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Clinically Significant Thromboembolic Disease in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Incidence and Risk Factors in 737 Patients. [PDF]

, 2017
Study Design:Retrospective cohort study. Objectives:Describe the rate and risk factors for venous thromboembolic events (VTEs; defined as deep venous thrombosis [DVT] and/or pulmonary embolism [PE]) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.
Bess, Shay, Burton, Douglas, Diebo, Basel G, Hart, Robert, International Spine Study Group (ISSG), Iyer, Sravisht, Kelly, Michael P, Kim, Han Jo, Klineberg, Eric O, Lafage, Virginie, Mundis, Gregory M, Schwab, Frank, Sciubba, Daniel, Shaffrey, Christopher I, Smith, Justin S   +14 more
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Conducting Polymer Coatings for Bioelectronic Arthroscopy Probes

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Schematic of a poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene, PEDOT)‐coated arthroscopy probe, featuring a semi‐spherical probe with 38 microelectrodes, used to measure streaming potential generated during cartilage indentation in the knee. The inset includes a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of the porous PEDOT layer deposited on a nickel‐phosphorus coated
Sara Ebrahimi, Sadaf Khoomortezaei, Jiaxin Fan, Kathel Dongnang, Martin Garon, Eric Quenneville, Fabio Cicoira   +6 more
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Canaloplasty in the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Review of Patient Selection and Outcomes. [PDF]

, 2018
Canaloplasty is a relatively new non-penetrating surgery for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients affected by glaucoma. The technique uses a microcatheter to perform a 360 º cannulation of Schlemm's canal and leaves in place a tension suture
Brusini, Paolo, Michelessi, Manuele, Oddone, Francesco, Quaranta, Luciano, Riva, Ivano, Weinreb, Robert N   +5 more
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Harnessing Photo‐Energy Conversion in Nanomaterials for Precision Theranostics

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Harnessing photo‐energy conversion in nanomaterials enables precision theranostics through light‐driven mechanisms such as photoluminescence, photothermal, photoelectric, photoacoustic, photo‐triggered surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and photodynamic processes. This review explores six fundamental principles of photo‐energy conversion, recent
Jingyu Shi, Yadi Fan, Qin Zhang, Yingying Huang, Mo Yang   +4 more
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Robot-assisted kidney transplantation with regional hypothermia using grafts with Multiple Vessels After Extracorporeal Vascular Reconstruction: results from the European Association of Urology Robotic Urology Section Working Group

, 2018
Background: Kidney transplantation using grafts with multiple vessels (GMVs) is technically demanding and may be associated with increased risk of complications or suboptimal graft function.
Alcaraz, Antonio, Breda, Alberto, Campi, Riccardo, Decaestecker, Karel, Doumerc, Nicolas, Facundo, Carme, Fornara, Paolo, Gausa, Luis, Guirado, Luis, Janssen, Martin, Mohammed, Nasreldin, Musquera, Mireia, Randon, Caren, Sahin, Selcuk, Serni, Sergio, Siena, Giampaolo, Stockle, Michael, Territo, Angelo, Tugcu, Volkan, Vignolini, Graziano   +19 more
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Flexible Sensor‐Based Human–Machine Interfaces with AI Integration for Medical Robotics

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores how flexible sensing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) significantly enhance human–machine interfaces in medical robotics. It highlights key sensing mechanisms, AI‐driven advancements, and applications in prosthetics, exoskeletons, and surgical robotics.
Yuxiao Wang, Zhipeng Jiang, Sun Hwa Kwon, Matthew Ibrahim, Alexander Dang, Lin Dong   +5 more
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Recent Advances in Robotic Systems for Robot‐Assisted Transoral Surgical Procedures: A Systematic Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review systematically examines robotic systems for robot‐assisted transoral surgical procedures, classifying them based on transoral access depth, and evaluates their fundamental design principles, mechanical innovations, algorithmic advancements, and clinical implementation status.
Yuhao Shi, Jichen Li, Yuekun Yang, Zheng Li, Toshio Fukuda, Chaoyang Shi   +5 more
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Minimally Invasive Chemical Biopsy Needle with Self‐Wettable Extraction Phase For In Vivo Tissue Sampling During Medical Procedures

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A new tissue sampling device using an acupuncture needle with bio‐compatible extraction sorbents in the recessed section is developed. The coating material using self‐wettable particles doesn't require solvent activation after sterilization. This device is applied for the anti‐cancer drug concentration monitoring during the in vivo lung perfusion ...
Runshan Will Jiang, Wei Zhou, Marcelo Cypel, Todd L. Demmy, Gal Shafirstein, Guillermo Garza, Emily Gawrys, Joanna Bogusiewicz, Barbara Bojko, Janusz Pawliszyn   +9 more
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Crohn's disease activity index and Vienna classification - Is it worthwhile to calculate before surgery? [PDF]

, 2006
Background: Crohn's disease (CD) patients with increased disease activity may reveal an increased risk for perioperative complications. The `Crohn's disease activity index' (CDAI) and the `Vienna classification' (VC) were developed for standardized ...
A. Beham, Best WR, Best WR, Dirks E, Friedman S, Goebell H, Greenstein AJ, H.J. Schlitt, Heimann TM, K.W. Jauch, Kiran RP, Lichtenstein GR, M. Rentsch, Mekhjian HS, Michelassi F, Murch SH, Otterson MF, Post S, Post S, Post S, Raab Y, Scholmerich J, Shepherd HA, Speranza V, Veloso FT, Wettergren A, Whelan G, Yamamoto T, Yamamoto T, Yamamoto T   +29 more
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Dual‐Biomimetic Bone Adhesive with Osteoimmunomodulatory Capabilities for Anatomical Reconstruction of Comminuted Fractures

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A structurally and functionally dual bionic bone adhesive is engineered through an organic–inorganic cohesion strategy, which significantly reinforces the adhesive's bone tissue adhesion as well as osteogenic activity. In a pioneering rabbit radius comminuted fracture model, the bone adhesive exhibits exceptional capability in immobilizing bone ...
Junyao Cheng, Hufei Wang, Ming Li, Jianpeng Gao, Xiao Liu, Chuyue Zhang, Pengfei Chi, Bo Li, Yuan Xve, Daoyang Fan, Zheng Wang, Jianheng Liu, Xing Wang, Licheng Zhang   +13 more
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