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A brief review of the literature on the malignant ureteral obstruction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) caused by a primarily urological tumor or secondary to a late-stage malignancy can be difficult for the urologist to manage. Due to a lack of clinical data on the management of MUO, every case is particular and should
Brînză, Adrian   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Multiscale Design of Dental Restorative Materials: Mechanistic Foundations, Technological Innovations, and Clinical Translation

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
From conventional ceramics to bioinspired smart composites, this review charts the evolution of dental restorative biomaterials. Integrating materials innovation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and bioinspired strategies, it presents a roadmap for developing functional, clinically translatable restorations that combine durability, adaptability ...
Bailei Li   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shearing of guidewire coating by the tip of the electrocautery dilator during endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention
We present the case of an 86-year-old man with acute gallstone-induced cholecystitis who underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage.
Koichiro Mandai, Takato Inoue
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrafine Molybdenum Wire Braided Neurointerventional Implants: Bridging Biodegradability and Neurovascular Safety for Stroke Treatment

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Molybdenum (Mo), with its unique strength, uniform corrosion, and radiopacity, enables innovative biodegradable implants for transformative stroke therapy. Abstract Neurovascular implants for stroke intervention face a critical dilemma: permanent devices (e.g., nitinol stents, platinum coils) often trigger chronic inflammation and recurrence, whereas ...
Yunong Shen   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of postoperative pancreatic fluid collections

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention
Background : Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage (EUSD) is an effective treatment for postoperative pancreatic fluid collections (POPFCs); however, standards regarding stents used for EUSD have not been established.
Shigeru Nishiyama   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Debate: PCI or CABG for multivessel disease? Viewpoint: No clear winner in an unfair fight

open access: yesCurrent Controlled Trials in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2001
The Arterial Revascularization Therapy Study (ARTS) and the Stent or Surgery (SoS) trial each randomized patients with multivessel disease to either stenting or bypass surgery.
Topol Eric J, Bhatt Deepak L
doaj   +1 more source

Programmable Hydrogels: Frontiers in Dynamic Closed‐Loop Systems, Biomimetic Synergy, and Clinical Translation

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the design principles and key features of programmable hydrogels that respond to multiple stimuli. It then delves into the cutting‐edge mechanisms of self‐executing systems, highlighting their role as the cornerstone of next‐generation programmable hydrogels (NGPHs).
Guangli Xiang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Synergy Stents in Patients Aged ≥75 Years: 1-Year Clinical Outcomes from the Synergy Elderly Registry

open access: green, 2023
Jong‐Il Park   +15 more
openalex   +2 more sources

4D Printing of Magnetically Responsive Shape Memory Polymers: Toward Sustainable Solutions in Soft Robotics, Wearables, and Biomedical Devices

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Merging 4D printing with magneto‐responsive shape memory polymers opens new avenues for intelligent, reconfigurable systems. This review navigates cutting‐edge fabrication techniques, magnetic fillers, and smart polymer matrices, unveiling their potential in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and wearable tech.
Kiandokht Mirasadi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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