Sleep assessment devices: types, market analysis, and a critical view on accuracy and validation.

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：: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：:Although implanted for over 40 years, finger prostheses have failed to match the success achieved by artificial hip and knee prostheses, despite a myriad of designs having been proposed and implanted. This article looks at the currently available designs of metacarpophalangeal prosthesis, both single-piece and multico...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Joyce TJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 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 evidence on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), or quasi-3D-mammography, for population breast screening has emerged rapidly: two prospective and several retrospective studies provide convincing evidence that mammography with DBT improves screening detection measures compared with standard mammography. Based on po...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Houssami N

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a widely used intervention in patients who are at high risk or contraindicated for cardiac surgery. The procedure is technically feasible in most patients and has very good mid-term clinical outcomes. In this special report, we evaluated the long-term outcome after TAV...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sulzenko J,Tousek P,Kocka V,Widimsky P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For decades, electroactive polymers received relatively little attention due to their limited actuation capability. However, in the last 15 years, a series of electroactive polymer materials have emerged that produce a significant shape or size change in response to electrical stimulation. These materials have the clo...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Bar-Cohen Y

更新日期：2005-11-01 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：: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：: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：: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：:Malignant biliary obstruction results in jaundice, often with symptoms that decrease the quality of life. Biliary stent placement has largely supplanted surgical bypass for palliation of malignant biliary obstruction. Traditional rigid plastic stents are commonly used, inexpensive and easily removed, although with lim...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ferreira LE,Baron TH

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：: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

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：: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：:Capsule endoscopy is a major breakthrough in gastrointestinal endoscopy and is a first-line tool to detect abnormalities of the small bowel, in up to 50% of patients, intestinal disorders are not associated with any physical findings or positive tests. Indications, yield and impact on patient management of this method...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Pennazio M

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：:Nanotechnology is increasingly applied to the field of medicine, particularly for the treatment of cancer. In this regard, gold nanoparticles can mediate hyperthermia induction and kill tumor cells upon laser irradiation, thereby functioning as a 'thermal scalpel'. Recent developments in gold nanoparticle design have ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Everts M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the potential impact of missed visits on the outcomes of neuromodulation treatments, it is not clear how this issue has been addressed in clinical trials. Given this gap in the literature, we reviewed articles on non-invasive brain stimulation in participants with depression or chronic pain, and in...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Thibaut A,O'Brien AT,Fregni F

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures. During the past decade, patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) has been commercially introduced in order to simplify and make TKA surgery more effective, precise and efficient than conventional mechanical instrumenta...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： León-Muñoz VJ,Martínez-Martínez F,López-López M,Santonja-Medina F

更新日期：2019-07-01 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：:Over the last decade, the use of electrosurgical devices has become commonplace across all surgical specialities. The current market is large enough to warrant a comparative review of each device. This has even more impetus given the budgetary constraints of NHS organisations. This review aims to compare the benefits ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sran H,Sebastian J,Hossain MA

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：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：: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

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：:Background: Saline is not biocompatible with saphenous vein grafts and does not protect against ischemia reperfusion injury. We compared normal heparinized saline with DuraGraft, a new graft-storage solution, in in-vitro and ex-vivo assays to evaluate the effects on cells and vascular graft tissue.Methods: Human saphe...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Pachuk CJ,Rushton-Smith SK,Emmert MY

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00