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Silicones’ superior biocompatibility makes them indispensable in healthcare. Pacemaker leads coated with platinum-cured silicone resist chloride corrosion, while plasma-treated silicone catheters reduce infection rates by 30%. Recent advances include 3D-printed silicone prosthetics with tissue-matching elasticity.
In drug delivery, silicone microspheres enable controlled release. A 2022 FDA-approved breast cancer drug utilizes pH-responsive silicone matrices to target tumors. Self-healing silicone dressings also accelerate chronic wound recovery, offering 5x better breathability than gauze.
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