The Effect of Diode Laser With Different Parameters on Root Fracture During Irrigation Procedure.

abstract：:To avoid using sensors with low biocompatibility and low durability in implantable total artificial heart (TAH) systems, the authors previously proposed a new method for estimating instantaneous values of flow rate and pressure head on the basis of voltage, current, and rotational speed in a motor driven centrifugal p...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tanaka A,Yoshizawa M,Abe K,Takeda H,Yambe T,Nitta S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ligament reconstruction using a tissue-engineered artificial ligament (TEAL) requires regeneration of the ligament-bone junction such that fixation devices such as screws and end buttons do not have to be used. The objective of this study was to develop a TEAL consisting of elastin-coated polydioxanone (PDS) sutures c...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hirukawa M,Katayama S,Sato T,Inoue K,Niwa K,Ito N,Hattori T,Hosoi T,Unno H,Suzuki Y,Hasegawa M,Miyamoto K,Horiuchi T

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm) is a life-threatening condition. Standard therapy is based on thiamazole, prednisolone, and nonselective beta-blockers. Extracorporeal plasmapheresis is an additional tool for removing circulating thyroxine in patients who do not respond quickly to conventional standard therapy. As th...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Koball S,Hickstein H,Gloger M,Hinz M,Henschel J,Stange J,Mitzner S

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five hundred and eighty homograft valves have been inserted into the aortic position as isolated valve replacements, and followed up for 7--14 years. After ten years 90% of frozen homografts, 80% of autografts and 70% of freeze-dried homografts were free of valve-related death. There was only one embolism reported giv...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Bodnar E,Wain WH,Martelli V,Ross DN

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:EXTEND (EXTra-uterine Environment for Neonatal Development) is a novel system for supporting extremely premature infants that replicates in utero conditions by maintaining a sterile fluid environment and providing gas exchange via a pumpless arteriovenous oxygenator circuit connected to the umbilical vessels. Target g...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hornick MA,Mejaddam AY,McGovern PE,Hwang G,Han J,Peranteau WH,Partridge EA,Davey MG,Flake AW

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A beta2-microglobulin (beta2M) selective adsorbent (Lixelle) for direct hemoperfusion has been used for the treatment of hemodialysis patients with the long-term complication of dialysis related amyloidosis (DRA), but there is no significant correlation between the serum level of beta2M and the occurrence of DRA. Infl...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tsuchida K,Takemoto Y,Nakamura T,Fu O,Okada C,Yamagami S,Kishimoto T

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Possible routes for water and salt flow and the most likely theories that describe coupling between water and salt flow across leaky epithelia are presented. The osmotic theories seem the most likely ones. However, several of the theories have weaknesses that render them unsatisfactory, in particular because of the po...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Whittembury G,Carpi-Medina P,González E,Linares H

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerosis is accelerated in dialysis patients, but less is known about asymptomatic atherosclerosis and major risk factors in patients with different stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We compared intima media thickness (IMT) and plaque occurrence in the carotid arteries in 104 nondiabetic patients (stages ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ekart R,Hojs R,Bevc S,Balon BP

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we have developed an implantable electronics unit (IEU) for driving an undulation pump-left ventricular assist device (UP-LVAD). The IEU consists of a pump driver, three series-connected lithium ion batteries (1800 mAh), a charger, and a transcutaneous information transmission system. These electronic s...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Okamoto E,Makino T,Inoue Y,Tanaka S,Yasuda T,Nakamura M,Saito I,Abe Y,Chinzei T,Isoyama T,Mochiizuki S,Imachi K,Mitamura Y

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low molecular weight heparin (LMH) acts as an anticoagulation agent mainly through its anti-activated coagulation factor X (Xa) activity. Thrombelastography (TEG) is expected to be useful to monitor the dosage of LMH during hemodialysis because reaction time on TEG (TEG-r) is considered to reflect blood thromboplastin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Shinoda T,Arakura H,Katakura M,Shirota T,Nakagawa S

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents the first in vivo experiments with a new type of valveless ventricular assist device, a wave-generating pump. Our goal was to evaluate the hemodynamic performance of the pump by comparing it with the Biomedicus BP-80 centrifugal pump and by sustaining a 3 h long left ventricular assistance. We co...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Feier H,Mekkaoui C,Drevet JB,Sérée Y,Richomme C,Rolland PH,Mesana TG

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycotic aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is one of the complications associated with infective endocarditis. However, there are no previous case reports in the literature describing mycotic SMA aneurysm after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. We describe the case of a 31-year-old male...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Motomura T,Bruckner B,Leon-Becerril J,Anaya-Ayala JE,de Rienzo-Madero B,Bismuth J,Bunge R,Irwin S,Loebe M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) requirement in infants presents a unique challenge because of the large prime volume-to-blood volume ratio. Packed red blood cells (PRBCs) tend to deteriorate with long-term storage owing to their unphysiological composition and osmolality. Given that blood priming is inevitable in neonate...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Gholampour Dehaki M,Niknam S,Bakhshandeh H,Azarfarin R

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular biology has been moving swiftly toward clarifying the entire genome of organisms, including human. The human genome efforts that promote this transaction are characterized by the large-scale, high throughput production of data about the structure of the genome of the molecular level and its computer-assisted...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Matsubara K

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four hundred and forty-two serum ferritin determinations were performed in 144 patients on chronic intermittent hemodialysis treatment with intravenous iron substitution and/or oral iron substitution. Iron substitution should be done individually according to regular serum ferritin determinations. Intravenous iron sub...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Müller HA,Schneider H,Hövelborn U,Streicher E

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares the effects of polyethylene glycol (PEG) modified bovine hemoglobin on vascular half-life and renal function in rabbits to those of unmodified bovine hemoglobin. Renal function was assessed by the measurement of the glomerular filtration rate, urinalysis, blood chemistries, hemoglobin (Hb) excretio...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Conover CD,Gilbert CW,Shum KL,Shorr RG

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The design criteria of an extracorporeal circuit suitable for pulsatile flow are quite different and more entangled than for steady flow. The time and costs of the design process could be reduced if mutual influences between the pulsatile pump and other extracorporeal devices were considered without experimental trial...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Pennati G,Fiore GB,Laganà K,Fumero R

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was the investigation of the usability and ergonomics of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in everyday usage. Patients with four different VAD types were observed. After implantation, instruction, and discharge from the hospital, the patients returned on a regular basis to the outpatient clin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Geidl L,Zrunek P,Deckert Z,Zimpfer D,Sandner S,Wieselthaler G,Schima H

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coil-type silicone membrane oxygenators can only be used with roller blood pumps due to the resistance from the high blood flow. Therefore, during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment, the combination of a roller pump and an oxygenator with a high blood flow resistance will induce severe hemolysis, whi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Motomura T,Maeda T,Kawahito S,Matsui T,Ichikawa S,Ishitoya H,Kawamura M,Nishimura I,Shinohara T,Oestmann D,Glueck J,Kawaguchi Y,Sato K,Nosé Y

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell-contracted collagen gels could provide rejection-free biomaterials for tissue engineering, but their application is limited by relatively low mechanical strength. We developed a special type I collagen construct (based on embedded fibroblasts) that was formed into a gel thread by using two anchors to constrain ge...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Feng Z,Ishibashi M,Nomura Y,Kitajima T,Nakamura T

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 4 year period, five of 98 patients at our dialysis unit developed signs and symptoms consistent with first-use syndrome (FUS). Marked improvement was noted after subjecting new dialyzers to automated processing using either formaldehyde or peracetic acid. No episodes of FUS occurred in patients being treated wi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Vanholder R,Ringoir S

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While pediatric HeartWare HVAD application has increased, determining candidacy and timing for initiation of pediatric VAD support has remained a challenge. We present our experience with a systematic approach to HVAD implantation as a bridge to pediatric heart transplantation. We performed a retrospective, single cen...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nelson McMillan K,Hibino N,Brown EE,Wadia R,Hunt EA,Marshall C,Alvarez-Machado M,Alejo D,Coulson JD,Ravekes W,Vricella LA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many types of rotary blood pumps and pump control methods have recently been developed with the goal of clinical use. From experiments, we know that pump flow spontaneously increases during exercise without changing pump control parameters. The purpose of this study was to determine the hemodynamics associated with th...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Akimoto T,Yamazaki K,Litwak P,Litwak KN,Tagusari O,Mori T,Antaki JF,Kameneva MV,Watach MJ,Umezu M,Tomioka J,Kormos RL,Koyanagi H,Griffith BP

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the effect of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) and poly(hydroxybutyrate-cohydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) bioabsorbable polymers and their blends on the induction of alteration of cell growth pattern in vitro. Vero cells were cultured on PLLA, PHBV, and different blends (100/0, 60/40, 50/50, 40/60, and 0/100). ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Santos AR Jr,Ferreira BM,Duek EA,Dolder H,Wada RS,Wada ML

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We treated 12 patients with rheumatoid arthritis by filtration leukocytapheresis (FLCP) and evaluated its effect on leukocyte enzyme activities. We calculated the number of leukocytes removed and assessed the clinical response. We also evaluated the cellular enzyme activities of elastase and dipeptidylpeptidase IV (DP...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Yamasaki S,Ueki Y,Nakamura H,Yano M,Matsumoto K,Miyake S,Tominaga T,Tominaga M,Eguchi K

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insufficient unloading of the left ventricle with blood stagnation is a main cause of unsuccessful left ventricular (LV) recovery during percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS). The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effectiveness of transaortic catheter venting (TACV) for LV unloading. Six adult mo...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Shibuya M,Kitamura M,Kurihara H,Kikuchi C,Endo M,Koyanagi H

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stents are small, usually metallic tubes that are intended to prop open arteries blocked with atherosclerotic plaques. While stents have been used successfully in recent years, they still suffer from failure due to development of new tissue in stented segment (restenosis). Variations in the failure rates associated wi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Frank AO,Walsh PW,Moore JE Jr

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, there has been an increase in the use of rat models of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for research purposes. Much of this work has focused on cerebral injury associated with CPB. Many of these studies employ a peripheral cannulation approach, often utilizing the caudal artery and internal or external jugular v...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Gourlay T,Modine T

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The postdialysis levels of serum sodium concentration, urea concentration, and osmolality, as well as the magnitude of both transcellular fluid shifts and sodium removal, were predicted based on computer modeling without measuring body fluid volumes. A 4-h hemodialysis was performed in five patients at a constant ultr...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Kimura G,Van Stone JC,Bauer JH

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing evidence showing that adult stem cells are useful for tissue regeneration. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are self-renewing and are potent in differentiating into multiple cells and tissues. To investigate the practicability of repairing burn wounds with tissue-engineered (TE) skin combi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Liu P,Deng Z,Han S,Liu T,Wen N,Lu W,Geng X,Huang S,Jin Y

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00