From portable dialysis to a bioengineered kidney.

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：: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：: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：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：: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：:Deep brain stimulation has emerged rapidly as an effective therapy for movement disorders. Deep brain stimulation includes an implanted brain electrode and a pacemaker-like implanted pulse generator. The clinical application of deep brain stimulation proceeded in the absence of clear understandings of its mechanisms o...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Grill WM

更新日期：2005-07-01 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:Anastomotic leak (AL) after colorectal surgery is a devastating complication; decreased blood perfusion is an important risk factor. Surgeons rely on subjective measures to assess bowel perfusion. Fluorescence imaging (FI) with indocyanine green (ICG) provides a real-time objective assessment of intestinal...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mizrahi I,Wexner SD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Potential complications associated with screw malposition may result in neurological deficits or vascular injuries. Spine surgery has significantly developed under the assistance of technological progress. The advantages of applying robotic technology in spine surgery include the possibility of improving...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Zhang Q,Han XG,Xu YF,Fan MX,Zhao JW,Liu YJ,He D,Tian W

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Robotic systems allow for mapping and ablation of different arrhythmia substrates replacing hand maneuvering of intracardiac catheters with machine steering. Currently there are four commercially available robotic systems. Niobe magnetic navigation system (Stereotaxis Inc., St Louis, MO) and Sensei robotic navigation ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Shurrab M,Schilling R,Gang E,Khan EM,Crystal E

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Theranostics is an emerging field in which diagnosis and specific targeted therapy are combined to achieve a personalized treatment approach to the patient. In nuclear medicine clinical practice, theranostics is often performed utilizing the same molecule labeled with two different radionuclides, one rad...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Filippi L,Chiaravalloti A,Schillaci O,Cianni R,Bagni O

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：: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: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：: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：: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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Percutaneous transcatheter balloon angioplasty has evolved to the current mainstay treatment for salvage of dysfunctional dialysis access. Nonetheless, it is frequently associated with recurrent vessel restenosis and the need for multiple repeat treatments in order to maintain hemodynamic patency. Cutting-...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kitrou P,Spiliopoulos S,Karnabatidis D,Katsanos K

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Cardiac arrest remains a worldwide health problem with very poor outcome. In the absence of bystander resuscitation, survival rates decrease by 10% per minute of arrest and global ischemia. Even the best manual chest compressions, however, can only produce a fraction of normal cardiac output and blood fl...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Riess ML,Balzer C

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with primary and secondary liver cancers generally have a poor prognosis with limited potentially curative options. Liver-directed, intra-arterial therapies such as selective internal radiotherapy (SIRT) and trans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE) are taking a larger role in the management of these patients. ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kim AY,Miller A

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article focuses on the surface engineering of ventricular assist devices (VADs) for the treatment of heart failure patients, which involves the modification of surfaces contacting blood in order to improve the blood compatibility (hemocompatibility) of the VADs. Following an introduction to the categorization and...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sin DC,Kei HL,Miao X

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the performance of a new device for the clinical determination of light discomfort on a large sample of healthy human subjects. METHODS:A total of 489 subjects ranging from 20 to 70 years old (241 men, 248 women) were evaluated with the LUMIZ™ 100 to determine light discomfort. Repeatability was asse...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Montés-Micó R,Cerviño A,Martínez-Albert N,García-Marqués JV,Marie S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical applications in the developing world, such as malaria and anemia diagnosis, demand a change in the medical paradigm of expensive care given in central locations by highly trained professionals. There has been a recent explosion in optical technologies entering the consumer market through the widespread adopti...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Chu K,Smith ZJ,Wachsmann-Hogiu S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transmyocardial revascularization, using the US FDA-approved holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser system, is a surgical option for patients with debilitating angina caused by diffuse coronary artery disease in areas of the heart not amenable to complete revascularization using conventional treatments. Incre...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Allen KB

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：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：:Minimally invasive, catheter-based treatment of valvular dysfunction has become an integral part of clinical routine. As left heart valvular disease is much more common and thus commercially of interest, transcatheter solutions for the treatment of aortic and mitral valvular defects were the first to become broadly cl...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kuetting M,Pott D,Sedaghat A,Ng YA,Egron S,Rosefort C,Werner N,Sachweh J,Steinseifer U

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：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：: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