Novel insights into thoracic endografts technology for prevention of distal stent-graft induced new entry (dSINE) following endovascular repair of type B aortic dissections: from bench to bedside
Expert Rev Med Devices. 2024 Apr 18:1-8. doi: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2343824. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Endovascular treatment of type B aortic dissections (TBAD) has currently acquired a primary therapeutic role when anatomically feasible. The main issue with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for aortic dissection is the actual nature of the aortic wall, which is structurally compromised and more fragile. Indeed, a wealth of data have shown that TEVAR for TBAD will lead, in a substantial proportion of cases, to a device-related adverse event named distal stent-graft induced new entry (dSINE).ARE...
Source: Expert Review of Medical Devices - April 17, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Mario D'Oria Anders Wanhainen Tilo Kolbel William Yoon Kevin Mani Source Type: research
A profile on the WISE cortical strip for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring
Expert Rev Med Devices. 2024 Apr 17:1-7. doi: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2343421. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: During intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in neurosurgery, brain electrodes are placed to record electrocorticography or to inject current for direct cortical stimulation. A low impedance electrode may improve signal quality.AREAS COVERED: We review here a brain electrode (WISE Cortical Strip, WCS®), where a thin polymer strip embeds platinum nanoparticles to create conductive electrode contacts. The low impedance contacts enable a high signal-to-noise ratio, allowing for better detection of s...
Source: Expert Review of Medical Devices - April 17, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Johannes Sarnthein Marian C Neidert Source Type: research
Novel insights into thoracic endografts technology for prevention of distal stent-graft induced new entry (dSINE) following endovascular repair of type B aortic dissections: from bench to bedside
Expert Rev Med Devices. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2343824. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Endovascular treatment of type B aortic dissections (TBAD) has currently acquired a primary therapeutic role when anatomically feasible. The main issue with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for aortic dissection is the actual nature of the aortic wall, which is structurally compromised and more fragile. Indeed, a wealth of data have shown that TEVAR for TBAD will lead, in a substantial proportion of cases, to a device-related adverse event named distal stent-graft induced new entry (dSINE).AREAS C...
Source: Expert Review of Medical Devices - April 17, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Mario D'Oria Anders Wanhainen Tilo Kolbel William Yoon Kevin Mani Source Type: research
Custom nasal obturator for velopharyngeal dysfunction: Digitizing the fabrication process
Nasal obturation using a removable medical device is a suitable treatment option for patients with velopharyngeal dysfunction. In the United Kingdom in recent years, the use of nasal obturation has increased because of the successful collaborations among the Speech and Language Therapy, Restorative Dentistry, and Maxillofacial departments. However, fabrication of the devices requires specialist skill and considerable time. A digital process which facilitates the rapid, cost effective production of a light, comfortable, unobtrusive nasal obturator is described. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - April 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Peter Evans, Lawrence Dovgalski, Steven Hollisey-McLean, Lisa Farquhar, Helen Extence Tags: Dental technique Source Type: research
Restrictive use of Restraints and Delirium Duration in the Intensive Care Unit (R2D2-ICU): protocol for a French multicentre parallel-group open-label randomised controlled trial
Introduction
Physical restraint (PR) is prescribed in patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU) to avoid unplanned removal of medical devices. However, it is associated with an increased risk of delirium. We hypothesise that a restrictive use of PR, as compared with a systematic use, could reduce the duration of delirium in ICU patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation.
Methods and analysis
The Restrictive use of Restraints and Delirium Duration in ICU (R2D2-ICU) study is a national multicentric, parallel-group, randomised (1:1) open-label, controlled, superiority trial, ...
Source: BMJ Open - April 17, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sonneville, R., Couffignal, C., Sigaud, F., Godard, V., Audibert, J., Contou, D., Celier, A., Djibre, M., Schmidt, J., Jaquet, P., Mekontso Dessap, A., Bourel, C., Bellot, R., Roy, C., Lamara, F., Essardy, F., Timsit, J.-F., Cornic, R., Bouadma, L., On be Tags: Open access, Intensive care Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2563: Fractional-Order Electrical Modeling of Aluminum Coated via Plasma Electro-Oxidation and Thermal Spray Methods to Optimize Radiofrequency Medical Devices
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Active medical devices rely on a source of energy that is applied to the human body for specific purposes such as electrosurgery, ultrasounds for breaking up kidney stones (lithotripsy), laser irradiation, and other medical techniques and procedures that are extensively used. These systems must provide adequate working power with a commitment not to produce side effects on patients. Therefore, the materials used in these devices must effectively transmit energy, allow for security control, sense real-time variations in case of any issues, and ensure the implementation of closed-loop systems for control. This work e...
Source: Sensors - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Noelia Vaquero-Gallardo Oliver Mill án-Blasco Herminio Mart ínez-García Tags: Article Source Type: research
Do medical devices contribute to sustainability? Environmental, societal and governance aspects
Int J Artif Organs. 2024 Apr;47(4):229-239. doi: 10.1177/03913988241245015. Epub 2024 Apr 15.ABSTRACTSustainability of a product or device is currently primarily related to its environmental footprint. Here, a wider concept of sustainability is introduced for medical devices and their components in healthcare provision. Such devices sustain healthcare and patient wellbeing due to their quality specifications for material composition, product design and performance. The term quality must be intended in the most comprehensive term, including purity and biocompatibility of materials, device reliability, limited number of reca...
Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - April 16, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Carlo Boccato J örg Vienken Source Type: research
Industry payments to academic neurosurgeons in 2021: an open payments cross-sectional analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Neurosurgery has been rated by many as a field fueled by research, innovation, and technology. In 2021, academic neurosurgeons had a strong relationship with the medical device and pharmaceutical industry as reflected in the OPP data. While the true impact on patient care cannot be directly measured, the advancement of the field relies heavily on these collaborations.PMID:38626469 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232321 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Luca H Debs Seena Mansouri W Luke Ledford William Woodall Fernando L Vale Source Type: research
Review of COVID-19 Therapeutics by Mechanism: From Discovery to Approval
J Korean Med Sci. 2024 Apr 15;39(14):e134. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e134.ABSTRACTThe global research and pharmaceutical community rapidly mobilized to develop treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Existing treatments have been repurposed and new drugs have emerged. Here we summarize mechanisms and clinical trials of COVID-19 therapeutics approved or in development. Two reviewers, working independently, reviewed published data for approved COVID-19 vaccines and drugs, as well as developmental pipelines, using databases from the following organizations: United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA), Euro...
Source: J Korean Med Sci - April 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hee Sun Choi A Young Choi Jeffrey B Kopp Cheryl A Winkler Sung Kweon Cho Source Type: research
Review of COVID-19 Therapeutics by Mechanism: From Discovery to Approval
J Korean Med Sci. 2024 Apr 15;39(14):e134. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e134.ABSTRACTThe global research and pharmaceutical community rapidly mobilized to develop treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Existing treatments have been repurposed and new drugs have emerged. Here we summarize mechanisms and clinical trials of COVID-19 therapeutics approved or in development. Two reviewers, working independently, reviewed published data for approved COVID-19 vaccines and drugs, as well as developmental pipelines, using databases from the following organizations: United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA), Euro...
Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - April 16, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Hee Sun Choi A Young Choi Jeffrey B Kopp Cheryl A Winkler Sung Kweon Cho Source Type: research
Industry payments to academic neurosurgeons in 2021: an open payments cross-sectional analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Neurosurgery has been rated by many as a field fueled by research, innovation, and technology. In 2021, academic neurosurgeons had a strong relationship with the medical device and pharmaceutical industry as reflected in the OPP data. While the true impact on patient care cannot be directly measured, the advancement of the field relies heavily on these collaborations.PMID:38626469 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232321 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Luca H Debs Seena Mansouri W Luke Ledford William Woodall Fernando L Vale Source Type: research
Review of COVID-19 Therapeutics by Mechanism: From Discovery to Approval
J Korean Med Sci. 2024 Apr 15;39(14):e134. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e134.ABSTRACTThe global research and pharmaceutical community rapidly mobilized to develop treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Existing treatments have been repurposed and new drugs have emerged. Here we summarize mechanisms and clinical trials of COVID-19 therapeutics approved or in development. Two reviewers, working independently, reviewed published data for approved COVID-19 vaccines and drugs, as well as developmental pipelines, using databases from the following organizations: United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA), Euro...
Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - April 16, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Hee Sun Choi A Young Choi Jeffrey B Kopp Cheryl A Winkler Sung Kweon Cho Source Type: research
Do medical devices contribute to sustainability? Environmental, societal and governance aspects
Int J Artif Organs. 2024 Apr 15:3913988241245015. doi: 10.1177/03913988241245015. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSustainability of a product or device is currently primarily related to its environmental footprint. Here, a wider concept of sustainability is introduced for medical devices and their components in healthcare provision. Such devices sustain healthcare and patient wellbeing due to their quality specifications for material composition, product design and performance. The term quality must be intended in the most comprehensive term, including purity and biocompatibility of materials, device reliability, limited num...
Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - April 16, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Carlo Boccato J örg Vienken Source Type: research
A Tracheostomy Support Device to Reduce Tracheostomy-Related Pressure Injury
CONCLUSIONS: Despite best clinical practice, pressure at the tracheostomy-skin interface can remain quite high. Here we provide measures of this pressure directly and show that a tracheostomy support system can be highly effective at minimizing that pressure. There is room for improvement in tracheostomy care, and such improvement does not have to come at a great expense.PMID:38626951 | DOI:10.4187/respcare.11160 (Source: Respiratory Care)
Source: Respiratory Care - April 16, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Andrew M Vahabzadeh-Hagh Luke Lindenmuth Zeyu Feng Jaycee G Custodio Shiv H Patel Source Type: research
