Autofluorescence imaging videobronchoscopy in the detection of lung cancer: from research tool to everyday procedure.

abstract：:Laparoscopic techniques represent a key milestone in the development of modern surgery, offering a step change in quality of care, patient satisfaction and efficiency in use of health service resources. Laparoscopy is most widely used for gall bladder surgery. As would be expected with the introduction of any new tech...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Panesar SS,Salvilla SA,Patel B,Donaldson SL

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hearing-assistive devices, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, transform the lives of hearing-impaired people. However, users often struggle to locate and segregate sounds. This leads to impaired threat detection and an inability to understand speech in noisy environments. Recent evidence suggests ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Fletcher MD

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular approach is now the first option for the treatment of most intracranial aneurysms (IA). However, remaining limitations are the suboptimal stability of aneurysm occlusion and the treatment of complex IA. The use of conventional and flow diverter stents has partially addressed these limitations. Nevertheles...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mine B,Pierot L,Lubicz B

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：:Temperature analysis has been considered as a complementary method in medical evaluation and diagnosis. Several studies demonstrated that monitoring the temperature variations of the feet of diabetic patients can be helpful in the early identification of diabetic foot manifestations, and also in changing behaviors, wh...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sousa P,Felizardo V,Oliveira D,Couto R,Garcia NM

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional hemostatic technologies utilized in thyroid surgery include clamp-and-tie, clips and monopolar and bipolar diathermy. Over the last decade, there has been a major shift towards utilizing newer hemostatic technologies, most notably the electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing systems (EBVS) and the Harmonic S...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Butskiy O,Wiseman SM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral stents are used in a variety of urological diseases and procedures. The majority of patients with indwelling ureteral stents experience bothersome symptoms and are at increased risk for urinary tract infection. Stent encrustation and the associated complications can also result in significant patient morbidit...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Chew BH,Duvdevani M,Denstedt JD

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The US FDA recognizes that there are many challenges to ensuring that medical devices are used responsibly and safely in the pediatric population. Education plays a key role, and manufacturers and healthcare providers must be informed of medical device issues unique to the pediatric population. Healthcare workers and ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Samuels-Reid J,Cope JU,Morrison AE

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The surgical template is a guide aimed at directing the implant placement, tumor resection, osteotomy and bone repositioning. Using it, preoperative planning can be transferred to the actual surgical site, and the precision, safety and reliability of the surgery can be improved. However, the actual workflo...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Chen X,Xu L,Wang W,Li X,Sun Y,Politis C

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Ovation stent-graft uncouples the steps of fixation and sealing via a pair of polymer-filled inflatable rings. Apart from the well-documented early results, newer data emerged for mid-term results of Ovation and are presented in this review. AREAS COVERED:Aim of this article was to report all current ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Koutsoumpelis A,Georgakarakos E,Tasopoulou KM,Kontopodis N,Argyriou C,Georgiadis GS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transcatheter devices have contributed significantly to the advances achieved in treating many cardiovascular conditions over the last few decades. Sophisticated and detailed preclinical testing is not only a regulatory requirement to support an investigational device exemption (IDE) application, but more ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Holzer R,Goble J,Hijazi Z

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：:Future viral outbreaks are a major threat to societal and economic development throughout the world. A rapid, sensitive and easy-to-use test for viral infections is essential to prevent and control such viral pandemics. Furthermore, a compact, portable device is potentially very useful in remote or developing regions ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ymeti A,Subramaniam V,Beumer TA,Kanger JS

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Conventional surgical drills are rigid straight instruments used to make holes in bones. They lack the ability to follow a curved pathway, making them impractical for several surgical procedures. For this reason, there is a continuous need for improved devices for surgical drilling of curved holes. AREAS ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sendrowicz A,Scali M,Culmone C,Breedveld P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: It is common belief that driving with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)/pacemaker (PM) might be associated with sudden cardiac incapacitation, road traffic accidents, and chance to harm to self and others. On the other hand, the ability to drive is highly valuable in the modern era, represe...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Imberti JF,Vitolo M,Proietti M,Diemberger I,Ziacchi M,Biffi M,Boriani G

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To improve the total knee arthroplasty (TKA) prosthesis design, it is essential to study the kinematics of the tibiofemoral joint. Many studies have been conducted in this area; however, conflicting results and incomparable testing methods make it difficult to draw definitive conclusions or compare researc...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Meng F,Jaeger S,Sonntag R,Schroeder S,Smith-Romanski S,Kretzer JP

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Early promising results of renal nerve denervation awakened interest in developing medical device alternatives for patients with resistant hypertension. The subsequent sham-controlled renal nerve denervation randomized trials were disappointing leading researchers and innovators to explore alternative devi...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Bates MC,Stone GW,Chen CY,Spiering W

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：: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：:The advent of catheter ablation has revolutionized the treatment of supraventricular cardiac arrhythmias, including in the last few years, atrial fibrillation. The discovery of electrically active sleeves of atrial myocardium extending into the pulmonary veins has led to the development of pulmonary vein ostial ablati...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Shah D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to conventional treatment modalities (mechanical and chemical), the use of lasers has been increasingly proposed for the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant infections (i.e., cleaning and detoxification of implant surfaces). Preliminary results from basic studies have pointed to the high potential of...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sculean A,Schwarz F,Becker J

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Refinements in endovascular technology have revolutionized the treatment of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) with the development of flow-diversion technology. The first generation of the Pipelin Embolization Device (PED) has demonstrated its safety and efficacy. However, the deployment technique was a difficu...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Aguilar-Salinas P,Brasiliense LB,Gonsales D,Mitchell B,Lima A,Sauvageau E,Hanel R

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Devices for support of patients with liver failure are of two types: bioartificial livers and artificial livers. Bioartificial livers include hepatocytes in bioreactors to provide both excretory and synthetic liver functions. Artificial livers use nonliving components to remove toxins of liver failure, supply nutrient...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Carpentier B,Ash SR

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the utility of a new arterial pressure-based cardiac output (FloTrac) and central venous oximetry (PreSep) monitoring system in the perioperative management of patients undergoing radical esophagectomy. CASE SERIES:From May 2006, a new analyzing device (Vigileo monitor; Edwards Lifesciences LLC, To...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kobayashi M,Ko M,Kimura T,Meguro E,Hayakawa Y,Irinoda T,Takagane A

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:APDM's Mobility Lab system provides portable, validated, reliable, objective measures of balance and gait that are sensitive to Parkinson's disease (PD). In this review, we describe the potential of objective measures collected with the Mobility Lab system for tracking longitudinal progression of PD. Balance and gait ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mancini M,Horak FB

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventricular assist devices (VAD) are used for mechanical support of the terminally failing heart. Failure of these life supporting systems can be fatal. Early and reliable detection of any upcoming problems is mandatory and is crucial for the outcome. Medical imaging methods are described within this review, which are...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kaufmann F,Krabatsch T

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last 30 years, development of minimally invasive percutaneous procedures to treat cardiovascular defects has been thriving. Although these techniques present obvious advantages, like avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass, the passage of catheter systems and the deployment of devices in the blood circulation can cause...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Egron S,Kütting M,Marzelle J,Becquemin JP,Schmitz-Rode T,Steinseifer U

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Precise and accurate biomechanical reconstruction during total hip arthroplasty (THA) is essential for durable long-term survivorship. Accurate fit of cementless hip implants is also crucial to reduce micromotion between the bone-implant interfaces to allow for stable osseointegration. Robotic technology aims to minim...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Banerjee S,Cherian JJ,Elmallah RK,Pierce TP,Jauregui JJ,Mont MA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the expanding role for biomaterials and polymer scaffolds in liver tissue engineering. Studies are subdivided into in vitro and in vivo approaches. The in vitro section of the review discusses the challenges specific to liver tissue engineering, and how the choice of scaffold and its structure i...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Hammond JS,Beckingham IJ,Shakesheff KM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00