In vivo investigation of the tissue response to commercial Teflon insulin infusion sets in large swine for 14 days: the effect of angle of insertion on tissue histology and insulin spread within the subcutaneous tissue. [PDF]
, 2019 Objective: This study investigated the effects of the inflammatory tissue response (ITR) to an insulin infusion set (IIS) on insulin bolus spread over wear time, as well as the effect of cannula insertion angle on the ITR, bolus shape, and pump tubing ...
Diaz, David +9 more
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Miniaturized Devices for On‐the‐Spot Generation of Small‐Diameter Vascular Grafts
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.An intracorporeal extrusion device is developed for on‐the‐spot generation of vascular grafts with tunable diameters spanning from 1 to 6 mm. The device uses biomimetic polymers and light, to promptly obtaining biocompatible and high‐burst pressure‐resistant grafts.
Deyanira Hernandez‐Sanchez +11 more
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Characterization of Conventional Endovascular Devices in Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms [PDF]
arXivAbdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) are often repaired through an Endovascular approach known as EVAR. The success and duration of these challenging procedures are primarily attributable to the accuracy and reliability of navigating corresponding interventional devices.
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A Bistable Assistive Device for Wireless Control of a Dysfunctional Bladder Under Minimal Stress
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This paper presents a wireless system designed to restore bladder function in patients with an underactive bladder (UAB). The system features a multilayered structure, combining a pre‐shaped restoration layer with a spring‐based actuator. The system delivers 95–100% voiding efficiency within a 10‐s activation while ensuring minimal stress on the ...
Shujun Xiao +4 more
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Cosserat Rods for Modeling Tendon-Driven Robotic Catheter Systems [PDF]
arXivTendon-driven robotic catheters are capable of precise execution of minimally invasive cardiac procedures including ablations and imaging. These procedures require accurate mathematical models of not only the catheter and tendons but also their interactions with surrounding tissue and vasculature in order to control the robot path and interaction. This
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Clinical and Procedural Effects of Transitioning to Contact Force Guided Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation. [PDF]
, 2019 Background: A major innovation in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation has been the introduction of contact force (CF) sensing catheters. Objective: To evaluate procedural and clinical effects of transitioning to CF-guided AF ablation.
Dikdan, Sean J., Frisch, Daniel R.
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Optical Fiber Meta‐Tips Based on Partial‐Phase Control
Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.Optical fibers working as beam splitters or focusing lens are demonstrated, with the aid of a metasurface integrated on the fiber end facet. Metasurfaces based on meta‐atoms featuring partial control of the phase are considered unleashing their potential.
Maria Principe +5 more
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Ammonia Dynamics in the Human Body: Insights in Biomedical Sensing Technologies
Advanced Sensor Research, EarlyView.Ammonia (NH3) is a significant biomarker in diagnostics, affecting the respiratory system, stomach, liver, kidneys, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. NH3 detection, using sensors, has the potential to improve medical diagnosis. This review examines recent advancements in NH3 sensing technologies and explores future research directions, including ...
Annelot Nijkoops +8 more
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THE RELATIVE ADVANTAGES OF CATHETERIZATION AND OPERATION IN THE TREATMENT OF PROSTATIC ENLARGEMENT [PDF]
, 1909 H. T. Herring
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