technology update
Digital stethoscope: technology update
... However, despite advances in these imaging modalities, each technique requires a technician trained to perform these tests and an experienced operator who can interpret the findings accurately. In addition, these ...
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Glaucoma related retinal oximetry: a technology update
... noninvasive technology that has potential for use in a clinical setting, as it provides mea- surements of retinal vessel oxygen saturation in health and ...
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Technology update: bronchoscopic thermal vapor ablation for managing severe emphysema
... volume reduction therapy that presents an effective treatment approach in patients with severe upper lobe-predominant emphysema.. By instillation of heated water vapor, an inflammatory [r] ...
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Pharyngeal electrical stimulation device for the treatment of neurogenic dysphagia: technology update
... we update the reader as to both the physiologic background and past and current studies of PES in an effort to highlight the clinical progress of this important ...
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<p>Electrical stimulation in the treatment of bladder dysfunction: technology update</p>
... Keywords: lower urinary tract symptoms, neurogenic bladder, electrical stimulation, neuromodulation, sacral neuromodulation, tibial nerve stimulation.. Introduction.[r] ...
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<p>Technology update: dissolvable microneedle patches for vaccine delivery</p>
... Abstract: Despite vaccination representing one of the greatest advances of modern preventa- tive medicine, there remain signi fi cant challenges in vaccine distribution, delivery and com- pliance. Dissolvable microarray ...
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Adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope imaging: technology update
... Despite these safety concerns, AOSLO fluorescence imaging of the in vivo retina is a suitable technique to be used in animal models, where different techniques to tag cer[r] ...
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Fractional exhaled nitric oxide-measuring devices: technology update
... Abstract: The measurement of exhaled nitric oxide (NO) has been employed in the diagnosis of specific types of airway inflammation, guiding treatment monitoring by predicting and assessing response to anti-inflammatory ...
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Atherectomy devices: technology update
... We have discussed in this article current atherectomy tech- nologies including: SilverHawk directional atherectomy, where the direction can be adjusted, which is useful for[r] ...
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New technology update: femtosecond laser in cataract surgery
... Capsulorhexis is very important in terms of the final refractive results of cataract surgery. Until now, the manual technique was the only available method. Therefore, not much was written about the significance of ...
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Technology update: intracardiac echocardiography – a review of the literature
... of technology to further optimize the imaging of cardiac structures (eg, 3D imag- ing), defines ICE as a promising diagnostic tool for multiple interventional ...
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Laparoscopic ultrasonic dissectors: technology update by a review of literature
... rently laparoscopic USAID’s is different in terms of vessel sealing speed (mean time), vessel burst pressure (mmHg), visibility, operation time and degree of thermal damage.. (Table 1)[r] ...
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Inhalation drug delivery devices: technology update
... Abstract: The pulmonary route of administration has proven to be effective in local and systemic delivery of miscellaneous drugs and biopharmaceuticals to treat pulmonary and non- pulmonary diseases. A successful ...
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Extraglottic airway devices: technology update
... Abbreviations: cLMA, classic LMA; OSP, oropharyngeal seal pressure; LMA, laryngeal mask airway; PvC, polyvinylchloride; ETT, endotracheal tube; iPPv, intermittent positive pressure ven[r] ...
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Liposuction devices: technology update
... cannula technology lead to an overall decrease in complication rate, but further allowed a standardized safer technique for surgeons with varying levels of experience to ...
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Digital ureteroscopes: technology update
... Olympus currently offers two different digital uretero- scopes, the URF-V and the URF-V2, but the URF-V is being phased out. Both are based on CCD chip technology. The URF-V2 is an improvement on the original ...
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Interatrial shunt devices for heart failure with normal ejection fraction: a technology update
... Abbreviations: NYHA, New York Heart Association; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; RVSD, right ventricular systolic dysfunction; RAP, right atrial pressure; LAP, left atrial pr[r] ...
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Transmyocardial revascularization devices: technology update
... Abstract: Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR) emerged as treatment modality for patients with diffuse coronary artery disease not amendable to percutaneous or surgical revascularization. The procedure entails ...
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Peripheral nerve conduits: technology update
... As can be seen in this review, the nerve guide field is develop- ing in a variety of directions such as the choice of different types of nerve and support cells (Schwann cells), use of [r] ...
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Endoluminal occlusion devices: technology update
... If the microcatheter is wedged into the Onyx cast around the tip of the catheter or using proximal balloon occlusion, embolization can be achieved, even in more distal vascular territ[r] ...
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