Currently available metacarpophalangeal prostheses: their designs and prospective considerations.

abstract：:Introduction: Health technology assessments (HTA) are tools for policymaking and resource allocation. Early HTAs are increasingly used in design and development of new technologies. Conducting early HTAs is challenging, due to a lack of evidence and significant uncertainties in the technology and the market. A multi-d...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ni M,Borsci S,Walne S,Mclister AP,Buckle P,Barlow JG,Hanna GB

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The present review aims to provide an overview of the most common uses of wearable inertial sensors in the field of clinical human movement analysis. AREAS COVERED:Six main areas of application are analysed: gait analysis, stabilometry, instrumented clinical tests, upper body mobility assessment, daily-li...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Iosa M,Picerno P,Paolucci S,Morone G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:First-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) were developed and indeed proved their superiority compared to bare-metal stent in minimizing neo-intimal hyperplasia and in-stent restenosis (ISR), overall, reducing target vessel revascularization (TVR). Newer-generation DES are characterized by thinner struts, ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Savvoulidis P,Perlman G,Bagur R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of thyroid surgery starts with Billroth, Kocher and Halsted, who developed the technique for thyroidectomy between the years of 1873 and 1910. In general the essential objectives for thyroidectomy are: sparing the parathyroid glands, avoidance of injury to the laryngeal nerves, an accurate hemostasis and a...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Dionigi G,Bacuzzi A,Bertocchi V,Carrafiello G,Boni L,Rovera F,Dionigi R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With optical coherence tomography (OCT), details of arterial injuries during percutaneous coronary intervention can be assessed accurately. There might be an increased risk of stent edge dissections with the novel delivery system for the STENTYS stent. We evaluated the prevalence of stent edge dissections us...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Lu H,Kalkman DN,Grundeken MJ,Tijssen JGP,Wykrzykowska JJ,de Winter RJ,Koch KT

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy is regarded as an effective alternative to open discectomy. Remarkable technical evolution now enables selective endoscopic removal of an epidurally extruded disc fragment. As a result, the surgical indications for this technique are becoming broader. However, a...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ahn Y

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes. DR obstructs blood supply to the retina and has serious and long-lasting detrimental effects on quality of life. Panretinal photocoagulation, a laser surgical intervention, is advocated for early treatment of DR to prevent visual loss; however, results fr...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Luo D,Zheng Z,Xu X,Fan Y,Zhu B,Liu K,Wang F,Sun X,Zou H,Xia X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is an increasingly utilized mode of therapy in the management of advanced heart failure, both as bridge to heart transplantation and destination therapy. As MCS becomes more prevalent, it is ever more important to understand the complex hemodynamics of these devices, as...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Chung BB,Sayer G,Uriel N

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patellofemoral arthroplasty has been utilized as a treatment for isolated patellofemoral arthritis for more than 30 years. However, the use of this procedure remains controversial, as many surgeons prefer to use total knee arthroplasty, even for isolated patellofemoral arthritis. While historically, the results with t...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Gupta RR,Zywiel MG,Leadbetter WB,Bonutti P,Mont MA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discrepancy between the number of patients on the waiting list and available donor hearts has led to the successful development of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to transplantation. The conventional LVADs are designed to provide full hemodynamic support for the end-stage failing heart. However,...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mohite PN,Sabashnikov A,Simon AR,Weymann A,Patil NP,Unsoeld B,Bireta C,Popov AF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections related to electrophysiologic cardiac device placement are increasing dramatically and are associated with adverse outcomes. With the US population aging and living longer, cardiac devices are utilized in an older population with significant comorbidities, making the threat from infectious complications sig...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Uslan DZ

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Consumer sleep tracking devices such as fitness trackers and smartphone apps have become increasingly popular. These devices claim to measure the sleep duration of their users and in some cases purport to measure sleep quality and awaken users from light sleep, potentially improving overall sleep. Most of these device...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kolla BP,Mansukhani S,Mansukhani MP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a proven treatment adjunct for selected patients with heart failure and evidence of ventricular dyssynchrony. When applying most contemporary guidelines the accepted response rate has remained static with up to one-third of patients failing to respond. Empiric lateral/postero...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sohal M,Chen Z,Sammut E,Jackson T,Behar J,Carr-White G,Razavi R,Rinaldi CA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common arrhythmia, has a major impact on both patient morbidity and healthcare economics. Hospital admissions due to AF have risen by two-thirds in the last 20 years. This is due mainly to an aging population and an increasing prevalence of chronic heart disease. Strategies for the m...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mischke K,Schimpf T,Knackstedt C,Hanrath P,Schauerte P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of disease-causing bacteria are resistant to one or more anti-bacterial drugs utilized for therapy. Early and speedy detection of these pathogens is therefore very important. Traditional pathogen detection techniques, that include microbiological and biochemical assays are long and labor-intensive...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sorokulova I,Olsen E,Vodyanoy V

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Historically, patients with rotator cuff arthropathy had limited reconstructive options. The early generations of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) designs had increased failure rates due to loosening of glenoid baseplates secondary to excessive torques. In 1985, Paul Grammont introduced a prosthe...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kazley JM,Cole KP,Desai KJ,Zonshayn S,Morse AS,Banerjee S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitreoretinal surgery has recently undergone remarkable developments. The introduction of micro-incision vitrectomy surgery using 25- and 23-gauge techniques has led to minimally invasive, faster, safer, and more accurate surgeries. Similarly, intraocular illumination and observation systems have advanced from light p...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kawashima S,Kawashima M,Tsubota K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To predict the spread of coronavirus disease globally and consequently prepare the hospital facilities with the required technology is a challenge. The availability of essential medical equipment to support patients affected by Covid-19 is globally limited. Areas covered This perspective gives a technical view of the ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Garzotto F,Ceresola E,Panagiotakopoulou S,Spina G,Menotto F,Benozzi M,Casarotto M,Lanera C,Bonavina MG,Gregori D,Meneghesso G,Opocher G

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate (MTX) is the cornerstone of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and is widely used both as first-line therapy and as an important component of long-term therapy. Although subcutaneous MTX is typically delivered orally, parenteral administration offers benefits with respect to tolerability and systemi...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Schiff M,Jaffe J,Freundlich B,Madsen P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The shortage of appropriate donor hearts and the expanding pool of patients waiting for a heart transplantation have led to growing interest in alternative strategies, particularly in mechanical circulatory support. With expanding clinical experience and continued technical advances, continuous-flow pumps are evolving...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Garbade J,Bittner HB,Lehmann S,Mohr FW,Barten MJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The RNS(®) System is the first commercially available device to provide closed-loop responsive brain stimulation. The system includes a cranially implanted neurostimulator that continually monitors the electrocorticogram through one or two depth and/or subdural cortical strip leads that are placed at the seizure focus...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sun FT,Morrell MJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer; despite its generally indolent course, patients often develop local post-operative recurrences. Re-operation, however, holds a high complication rate, while at the same time, not all patients benefit from radioiodine ablation. This syst...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Spartalis E,Karagiannis SP,Plakopitis N,Theodori MA,Athanasiadis DI,Schizas D,Spartalis M,Troupis T

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Currently, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) represents a valuable treatment option for patients presenting with severe cardiogenic shock. Although the overall usage of VA ECMO in experienced centers is expanding, some management aspects remain challenging, with no consensus among...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kado Y,Miyamoto T,Fukamachi K,Karimov JH

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-eluting stents are a major breakthrough in cardiology, with the Cypher (Cordis Corporation) and Taxus (Boston Scientific) stents preventing 60-70% of repeat coronary revascularizations, compared with bare metal stents. Both evidence- and risk-based application of drug-eluting stents is expected to create relevant...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Marchetti M

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute ischemic stroke is caused by occlusion of a cerebral artery, resulting in loss of brain tissue and neurologic deficits. However, a portion of the ischemic brain can be salvaged if blood flow is restored within an appropriate time frame. The past year has seen the publication of five positive randomized controlle...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Wallace AN,Kansagra AP,McEachern J,Moran CJ,Cross DT 3rd,Derdeyn CP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease (PD) affects both the fine motor control of the fingers and gross movement of the upper limb. Handwriting examinations are commonly performed in the analysis of tremor in PD and there is validity in subjective assessment in the clinic. However, there is clinical need for a more...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Walker RW,Zietsma R,Gray WK

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters was an important step in the evolution of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism management. Their removability makes them preferred to permanent filters in many cases. IVC filter retrieval often occurs at a suboptimal rate, leading to complications ass...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Dixon A,Stavropoulos SW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Implantable wireless sensors have been used for real-time monitoring of chemicals and physical conditions of bones, tendons and muscles to diagnose and study orthopedic diseases and injuries. Due to the importance of these sensors in orthopedic care, a critical review, which not only analyzes the underlyin...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Karipott SS,Nelson BD,Guldberg RE,Ong KG

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Currently, topical drops are the mainstay of treatment for patients who suffer from this chronic disease. Adherence to topical therapy is known to be affected by forgetfulness, frequent dosing requirements and physical limitations. Dosing and adherence aids are desig...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kahook MY

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRI is the gold standard diagnostic tool for soft tissue imaging for many specialties. An impressive body of research has proven the effectiveness of cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMDs) objectively, in terms of parameters that include patient's quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. However, interaction betw...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Fanourgiakis J,Kanoupakis E

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00