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MEMS‐Based Magnetoelectric Antennas for Wireless Power Transmission in Brain‐Implantable Devices

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Magnetoelectric (ME) antennas allow the minimization of the invasiveness of brain implantable devices, via powering wirelessly systems able to actuate neural tissue. In order to achieve the necessary power efficiency transmission, the choice of the materials and the system assembly is vital.
Laura Mazón‐Maldonado, Jungang Zhang, María Cerezo‐Sánchez, Mahdieh Shojaei Baghini, Roghaieh Parvizi, Hadi Heidari   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge and Attitude of Sciatica Pain and Treatment Methods among Adults in Saudi Arabia

Advances in Orthopedics, 2022
Background. Sciatica is a relatively common condition, with a lifetime incidence varying from 13% to 40%. The corresponding annual incidence of an episode of sciatica ranges from 1% to 5%.
Majdi Hashem, Reem Abdulrahman AlMohaini, Norah Ibrahim AlMedemgh, Sara Abdulmajed AlHarbi, Lena Saleh Alsaleem   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cost-effectiveness of microendoscopic discectomy versus conventional open discectomy in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation [PDF]

, 2006
Background: Open discectomy is the standard surgical procedure in the treatment of patients with long-lasting sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation.
Arts, M.P. (Mark), Brand, R. (René), Koes, B.W. (Bart), Peul, W.C. (Wilco), Thomeer, R.T.W.M. (Ralph)   +4 more
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Ultrasound‐Powered, Battery‐Free Implants via Triboelectric Energy Harvesting

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Ultrasound‐driven triboelectric nanogenerators (US‐TENGs) present a promising approach to battery‐free implants by combining body‐safe ultrasound with the material and structural versatility of TENGs. This review categorizes current US‐TENG research into long‐term and transient short‐term applications and discusses key challenges in materials, device ...
Youngwook Chung, Saswat Choudhury, Young‐Jun Kim, In‐Yong Suh, Keren Dai, Sang‐Woo Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sciatica-like pain caused by cervical spondylotic myelopathy: four case reports and systematic review

Frontiers in Medicine
ObjectiveThis study aimed to demonstrate and characterize a rare cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) with sciatica-like pain as the main clinical manifestation through case presentation and systematic review.MethodsFour cases of CSM with sciatica-like ...
Changsheng Han, Jingming Wang, Lei Wang, Qinglei Gong, Weimin Huang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment of Sciatica Following Uterine Cancer with Acupuncture: A Case Report

Medicines, 2018
For women, gynaecological or obstetrical disorders are second to disc prolapse as the most common cause of sciatica. As not many effective conventional treatments can be found for sciatica following uterine cancer, patients may seek assistance from ...
Henry Xiao, Christopher Zaslawski, Janette Vardy, Byeongsang Oh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Programmable Dimensional Lithography with Digital Micromirror Devices for Multifunctional Microarchitectures

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review explores recent advances in digital micromirror device (DMD)‐based lithography, focusing on its programmable light modulation, multi‐material compatibility, and dimensional patterning strategies. It highlights innovations from optical system design to materials integration and multifunctional applications, positioning DMD lithography as a ...
Yubin Lee, Byungcheon Yoo, Chaeyeong Ryu, Jongwon Oh, Dahye Baek, Jiseok Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Designing an implementation strategy to improve interprofessional shared decision making in sciatica: study protocol of the DISC study

Implementation Science, 2012
Background Sciatica is a common condition worldwide that is characterized by radiating leg pain and regularly caused by a herniated disc with nerve root compression.
Hofstede Stefanie N, Marang-van de Mheen Perla J, Assendelft Willem JJ, Vleggeert-Lankamp Carmen LA, Stiggelbout Anne M, Vroomen Patrick CAJ, van den Hout Wilbert B, Vliet Vlieland Thea PM, van Bodegom-Vos Leti   +8 more
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Wireless Power Transfer Modalities for Implantable Bioelectronics: Electromagnetic, Acoustic, and Magneto‐Dynamic Perspectives

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review traces the evolution of wireless power transfer (WPT) for implantable medical devices, spanning electromagnetic, magnetoelectric, acoustic, and magneto‐dynamic systems. Quantitative comparisons of power, distance, and device scale highlight trade‐offs across modalities, while emerging hybrid mechanisms reveal strategies to overcome ...
Junyeop Kim, Yoonseok Park
wiley   +1 more source

Causality of genetically determined serum metabolites on lower back pain or/and sciatica: a comprehensive Mendelian randomized study

Frontiers in Pain Research
BackgroundThere is an urgent need to confirm biomarkers reflecting the pathogenesis and targeted drugs of lower back pain or/and sciatica in clinical practice.
Yi-Ming Ren, Yi-Ming Ren, Wei-Yu Hou, Bao-You Fan, Yuan-Hui Duan, Yun-Bo Sun, Tao Yang, Han-Ji Zhang, Tian-Wei Sun, Meng-Qiang Tian   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source