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Sensors, 2017 We present an image-guided laparoscopic surgical tool (IGLaST) to prevent bleeding. By applying optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) to a specially designed laparoscopic surgical tool, the inside of fatty tissue can be observed before a resection, and
Byung Jun Park +7 more
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IMPLEMENTATION BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY ON THE MEDICAL SUPPORTING DEVICE [PDF]
, 2011 Non-compliance from a patient is a serious problem, with a big consequence in case of health and costs. ECCT B.V. tries to develop some supporting devices expected to help patients to report their compliance.
Darjat, Darjat, Fakhri, Fakhri, N, A
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The Role of Calcitonin Gene‐Related Peptide in High‐Altitude Headache: A Prospective Field Study
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective High‐altitude headache (HAH) is a common neurological condition associated with rapid ascent to high altitude. The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying HAH remain incompletely understood. Calcitonin gene‐related peptide (CGRP), a neuropeptide implicated in migraine pathophysiology, may play a key role in the pathophysiology of ...
Roman Schniepp +4 more
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Considerable efforts have been dedicated to developing effective treatments for post‐stroke executive impairment (PSEI), among which repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has shown great potential. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of high‐frequency rTMS on working memory (WM) and response ...
Mengting Lao +6 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Ultrasound (US) has been proposed as a potential tool for assessing skin fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc). However, a large‐scale comparison of US‐based assessment with histologic markers of skin fibrosis has not been reported. We evaluated US‐based skin assessments for their face validity (differentiation between involved SSc and healthy
Ruhani Desai +12 more
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Current Status and Future Prospects of Small-Diameter Artificial Blood Vessels
LubricantsSmall-diameter vascular grafts (SDVGs, ≤6 mm) face significant barriers in vascular reconstruction due to poor long-term patency stemming from thrombosis, intimal hyperplasia, and mechanical mismatch.
Zhaoxian Zheng +7 more
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Mathematical Modelling of Variable Porosity Coatings for Dual Drug Delivery [PDF]
, 2017 In this paper we describe a theoretical mathematical model of dual drug delivery from a durable polymer coated medical device. We demonstrate how the release rate of each drug may in principle be controlled by altering the initial loading configuration
McGinty, Sean, Pontrelli, Giuseppe
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Sjögren's disease is an autoimmune disorder that can impact multiple organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system (PNS). PNS manifestations, which can exist concurrently, include mononeuropathies, polyneuropathies, and autonomic nervous system neuropathies.
Anahita Deboo +88 more
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In-Vitro Analysis of Polyethylene Liner Wear Performance at 3 and 5 Million Cycles
Zhongguo yiliao qixie zazhiObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to compare the wear properties of UHMWPE acetabular liners after undergoing 3 million (3 Mc) and 5 million (5 Mc) cycles of in-vitro wear testing.
Shitong YAN, Jianjun WANG, Jian SU
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Medical Devices Competitiveness and Impact on Public Health Expenditure [PDF]
This study provides an analytical overview of the state of the European Union medical device industry. The medical device industry sector encompasses an extremely large variety of products and technologies.
Baio, Gianluca +5 more
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