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Providing adhesion for a miniture mobile intra-abdominal device based on biomimetic principles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
This paper investigates the surface adhesion characteristics required for a miniature mobile device to move around the abdominal cavity. Such a device must be capable of adhering to the tissue lining and move freely across the upper surface of the ...
Gaskell, P.H.   +5 more
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A Qualitative Analysis of Patient Perspectives and Preferences in Lupus Management to Guide Lupus Guidelines Development

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective A patient‐centered approach for chronic disease management, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), aligns treatment with patients’ values and preferences, leading to improved outcomes. This paper summarizes how patient experiences, perspectives, and priorities informed the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2024 Lupus Nephritis (LN)
Shivani Garg   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Review of Endoscopic Devices Articulations Technologies Developed for Minimally Invasive Medical Procedures

open access: yesApplied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2011
This study introduces a comparative performance analysis of the technological solutions that have been used to build distal active articulations for minimally invasive medical procedures.
Julien Catherine   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical Practice Guideline for Evaluation and Management of Peripheral Nervous System Manifestations in Sjögren's Disease

open access: yesArthritis 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
wiley   +1 more source

[Minimally invasive surgical procedures in the treatment of destructive pancreatitis].

open access: yesKlinichna khirurhiia, 2003
Results of treatment of 83 patients with destructive pancreonecrosis were analyzed. Miniinvasive method of transcutaneous introduction of a drain under ultrasonographic control was applied in 16 patients. The method is relatively simple, of a small traumaticity, permits to sanate and to drain purulent cavity quickly.
V I, Liul'ko   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

The Use of Audio in Minimal Access Surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 1999
In minimal access surgery (MAS) (also known as minimally invasive surgery), operations are carried out by making small incisions in the skin and inserting special apparatus into potential body cavities through those incisions. Laparoscopic MAS procedures
Imam, Atique, Vickers, Paul
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Race and Household Income are Associated with Disease Outcomes in Pediatric Patients with ANCA‐associated Vasculitis Hospitalized in the United States

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objectives Race and household income impact outcomes in patients with rheumatic conditions; however, their role in pediatric anti‐neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)‐associated vasculitis (AAV) remains poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate whether race/ethnicity and household income are associated with severe AAV disease and renal outcomes among ...
Roberto Alejandro Valdovinos   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Photoswitching Conduction in Framework Materials

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This mini‐review summarizes recent advances in state‐of‐the‐art proton and electron conduction in framework materials that can be remotely and reversibly switched on and off by light. It discusses the various photoswitching conduction mechanisms and the strategies employed to enhance photoswitched conductivity.
Helmy Pacheco Hernandez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

PEDOT‐Based Eutectogel Electrode Arrays for Enhanced High‐Resolution Electrogastrography: Fabrication, Stability, and Wearable Performance

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Here, we present a high‐density PEDOT eutectogel electrode array for enhanced body surface gastric mapping. Silver electrodes are blade‐coated onto flexible substrates, followed by electrogelation of PEDOT:PSS and the deposition of a PEDOT:LS eutectogel.
Christopher Slaughter   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cadaveric Training for Peripheral Neuropathy: Bridging Anatomy, Precision, and Surgical Proficiency

open access: yesAnatomia
Background: Peripheral nerve surgeries require extensive practice to address anatomical variability and effectively manage neuropathy symptoms. While these procedures are increasingly performed by other surgical specialists, neurosurgeons bring ...
Marcos Daniel Arciniega   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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