Abstract: Suspensions containing oxidic nanoparticles as a dispersed phase and an aqueous solution containing citric acid as a diluent are disclosed. Advantageously, the oxidic nanoparticles contain bioglass and ceria. Also further disclosed are topical dosage forms including such oxidic nanoparticles and uses thereof. The dosage forms were found to be useful in the treatment of wounds and post-operative lesions, and particularly for the prevention of seroma, the prevention of infections and/or the prevention of inflammation.

Abstract: A composition including a temperature sensitive biocompatible solder and at least one type of nanoparticles, characterized in that a first type of nanoparticles is a fluorescent nanothermometer, wherein the fluorescent nanothermometer exhibits an excitation maximum and temperature dependent emission spectrum each in the range of between 650 and 1350 nm. The composition can be used for laser tissue soldering.

Abstract: A patch for detecting by at least one non-invasive imaging technique a leak of a biological fluid at an application site, wherein the patch includes either a layer including one or more first portions containing a first gel, one or more second portions containing a second gel and at least one sensing component embedded within the first gel and/or the second gel, or a layer containing a hydrogel and at least one sensing component, such as aerogel particles, and xerogel particles, embedded within the hydrogel.

Abstract: A kit of parts including two components, the first component being a patch including a non-degradable synthetic hydrogel and the second component being an impregnating fluid, which, upon in-situ polymerisation, anchors the patch on a tissue. The patch may include additional layers including sensing components or therapeutic components. In addition, the use of the kit of parts and the use of an impregnating fluid in surgery, in particular as suture or staple supports, e.g. suture or staple supports in the abdominal region such as intestinal anastomosis sites, or for sealing of artificial stoma.

Abstract: Suspensions containing oxidic nanoparticles as a dispersed phase and an aqueous solution containing citric acid as a diluent are disclosed. Advantageously, the oxidic nanoparticles contain bioglass and ceria. Also further disclosed are topical dosage forms including such oxidic nanoparticles and uses thereof. The dosage forms were found to be useful in the treatment of wounds and post-operative lesions, and particularly for the prevention of seroma, the prevention of infections and/or the prevention of inflammation.