Wearable inertial sensors for human movement analysis.

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：:The Amplatzer Duct Occluder is a novel device designed to allow for the transcatheter closure of virtually all sized patent ductus arteriosuses. Prior technologies have been cumbersome and challenging to deploy with somewhat less than ideal closure rates associated with their use. This article summarizes the present k...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Pass RH

更新日期：2006-05-01 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：: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：:Mechanical circulatory support devices are the mainstay of treatment for severe cardiogenic shock refractory to pharmacologic therapy. Their evolution over the past few decades has been remarkable with a common theme of developing reliable, less bulky and more easily percutaneously implantable devices. The goal of thi...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Koprivanac M,Kelava M,Soltesz E,Smedira N,Kapadia S,Brzezinski A,Alansari S,Moazami N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) allows for the tracking of the temporal and spatial migration of cells labeled with MR contrast agents within organs and tissues. This rapidly growing area of experimental research has the potential of translating from bench to bedside and may be used in conjunction with cell...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Arbab AS,Liu W,Frank JA

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Retinal imaging is a key investigation in ophthalmology. New devices continue to be created to keep up with the demand for better imaging modalities in this field. This review looks to highlight current trends and the future of retinal imaging. AREAS COVERED:This review looks at the advances in topographi...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Soomro T,Shah N,Niestrata-Ortiz M,Yap T,Normando EM,Cordeiro MF

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：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：: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：:The subthalamic nucleus (STN) is the primary target for the chronic deep brain stimulation treatment of Parkinson's disease. STN neurons exhibit a variety of characteristic properties that may play a key role in the overall population response to deep brain stimulation. Neuroinformatics techniques, in particular compu...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Gillies A,Willshaw D

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Improved survival following single ventricle palliation has led to a large population of patients with a univentricular circulation, many of whom develop heart failure. Increasing experience with ventricular assist devices (VAD) in children has paved the way for VAD support in those with failing univentric...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Buratto E,Shi WY,Ye XT,Konstantinov IE

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly(ethylenimine) (PEI) has recently emerged as a favorable candidate for nucleic acid (NA) delivery because of its good effectivity at low cost. Despite copious derivatives and formulations being explored over the years, there is a scarcity of efforts to systematically review the current status and unmet needs of re...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Lai WF

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：: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：:The combination of T2-weighted MRI with functional MRI, including contrast-enhanced MRI, diffusion-weighted imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, has been recognized as the most promising diagnostic modality for the detection and staging of localized prostate cancer. In spite of the relatively low predictive va...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ukimura O

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Coronary artery disease affecting myocardial perfusion continues to be the leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. While invasive evaluation based on coronary angiography and flow measurements still is considered the reference technique for assessing myocardial perfusion, technol...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Villemain O,Baranger J,Jalal Z,Lam C,Calais J,Pernot M,Cifra B,Friedberg MK,Mertens L

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：:The surgical implantation of auditory devices to improve or restore the sensation of hearing in affected individuals is a rapidly growing area of modern ear, nose and throat, and audiological practice. Following the enormous success of cochlear implantation and set to take an increasing role in the rehabilitation of d...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Green K

更新日期：2011-07-01 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: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：:Considerable research efforts have recently been dedicated to the establishment of various drug delivery systems (DDS) that are mechanical/physical, chemical and biological/molecular DDS. In this paper, we report on the recent advances in site-specific drug delivery (site-specific, controlled, targeted or smart drug d...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Alici G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To obtain data for maternal stroke volume and cardiac output during pregnancy, it is preferable to use a non-invasive, accurate and reproducible method. In this aspect, impedance cardiography is an excellent technique which is also highly accessible and easy to perform. This paper is a comprehensive review on the publ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Staelens A,Tomsin K,Grieten L,Oben J,Mesens T,Spaanderman M,Jacquemyn Y,Gyselaers W

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：: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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recurrent unexplained syncope is a well-established indication for an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM). Recently, the indications for an ICM have been expanded. AREAS COVERED:This review article discusses the current indications for ICMs and gives an overview of the latest generation of commercially avail...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sakhi R,Theuns DAMJ,Szili-Torok T,Yap SC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since the advent of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the 1970s, the principles of dialysis have changed little. In the coming decades, several major breakthroughs are expected. AREAS COVERED:Novel wearable and portable dialysis devices for both hemodialysis (HD) and PD are expected first. The HD devices could ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： van Gelder MK,Mihaila SM,Jansen J,Wester M,Verhaar MC,Joles JA,Stamatialis D,Masereeuw R,Gerritsen KGF

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the current status of cochlear implantation in both adults and children, including expanding candidacy groups, bilateral implantation, advances in speech processing software, internal and external device hardware, surgical techniques and outcomes. Promising advances, novel therapies and evolving c...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Cosetti MK,Waltzman SB

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00