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Medical Devices: Evidence and Research
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Archive: Volume 8, 2015
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Novel treatment options for nonmelanoma skin cancer: focus on electronic brachytherapy
Kasper ME, Chaudhary AA
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:493-502
Published Date: 26 November 2015
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Implant survivorship analysis after minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion using the iFuse Implant System®
Cher DJ, Reckling WC, Capobianco RA
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:485-492
Published Date: 23 November 2015
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Evaluation of the impact of viscosity, injection volume, and injection flow rate on subcutaneous injection tolerance
Berteau C, Filipe-Santos O, Wang T, Rojas HE, Granger C, Schwarzenbach F
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:473-484
Published Date: 11 November 2015
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Validation of pressure gradient and peripheral fractional flow reserve measured by a pressure wire for diagnosis of iliofemoral artery disease with intermediate stenosis
Murata N, Aihara H, Soga Y, Tomoi Y, Hiramori S, Kobayashi Y, Ichihashi K, Tanaka N
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:467-472
Published Date: 9 November 2015
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Investigation of the mechanical performance of Siemens linacs components during arc: gantry, MLC, and electronic portal imaging device
Rowshanfarzad P, Häring P, Riis HL, Zimmermann SJ, Ebert MA
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:457-466
Published Date: 5 November 2015
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Measuring postural stability with an inertial sensor: validity and sensitivity
Neville C, Ludlow C, Rieger B
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:447-455
Published Date: 5 November 2015
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A critical appraisal of the clinical utility of proton therapy in oncology
Wang D
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:439-446
Published Date: 28 October 2015
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Treatment of sleep-disordered breathing with positive airway pressure devices: technology update
Johnson KG, Johnson DC
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:425-437
Published Date: 23 October 2015
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Magnetic resonance imaging investigation of the bone conduction implant – a pilot study at 1.5 Tesla
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Fredén Jansson KJ, Håkansson B, Reinfeldt S, Rigato C, Eeg-Olofsson M
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:413-423
Published Date: 23 October 2015
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Critical review of the responsive neurostimulator system for epilepsy
Thomas GP, Jobst BC
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:405-411
Published Date: 1 October 2015
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Quality of life in preoperative patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction is at least as depressed as in other lumbar spinal conditions
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Cher DJ, Reckling WC
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:395-403
Published Date: 16 September 2015
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Acceptability of the reusable SurePal™ self-injection device for Omnitrope® among pediatric patients: results from a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional, multicenter observational study
Partsch CJ, Schnabel D, Ehtisham S, Johnstone HC, Zabransky M, Kiess W
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:389-393
Published Date: 15 September 2015
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EX-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device: efficacy, safety, and predictability
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Chan JE, Netland PA
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:381-388
Published Date: 2 September 2015
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Machine learning and statistical methods for the prediction of maximal oxygen uptake: recent advances
Abut F, Akay MF
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:369-379
Published Date: 27 August 2015
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Clinical utility of platinum chromium bare-metal stents in coronary heart disease
Jorge C, Dubois C
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:359-367
Published Date: 27 August 2015
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Dual-sided electrosurgery handpiece for simultaneous tissue cutting and coagulation: first report on a conceptual design validated by an animal experiment
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Tawfik HA, Fouad YA, Hafez R
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:351-357
Published Date: 13 August 2015
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A comparison of MRI tissue relaxometry and ROI methods used to determine regional brain iron concentrations in restless legs syndrome
Moon HJ, Chang YM, Lee YS, Song HJ, Chang HW, Ku J, Allen RP, Earley CJ, Cho YW
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:341-350
Published Date: 30 July 2015
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Special considerations for placement of an inflatable penile prosthesis for the patient with Peyronie's disease: techniques and patient preference
Lyons MD, Carson III CC, Coward RM
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:331-340
Published Date: 27 July 2015
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Everolimus-eluting stent platforms in percutaneous coronary intervention: comparative effectiveness and outcomes
Panoulas VF, Mastoris I, Konstantinou K, Tespili M, Ielasi A
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:317-329
Published Date: 24 July 2015
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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices: a complex environment and multifaceted problem
Williams PAH, Woodward AJ
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:305-316
Published Date: 20 July 2015
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Current perspectives in percutaneous atrial septal defect closure devices
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Bissessor N
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:297-303
Published Date: 15 July 2015
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Soya oil-based shampoo superior to 0.5% permethrin lotion for head louse infestation [Corrigendum]
Burgess IF
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:295-296
Published Date: 13 July 2015
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Designing and testing lightweight shoulder prostheses with hybrid actuators for movements involved in typical activities of daily living and impact absorption
Sekine M, Kita K, Yu W
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:279-294
Published Date: 6 July 2015
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Emerging clinical applications of computed tomography
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Liguori C, Frauenfelder G, Massaroni C, Saccomandi P, Giurazza F, Pitocco F, Marano R, Schena E
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:265-278
Published Date: 5 June 2015
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Usability of a new disposable autoinjector platform device: results of a formative study conducted with a broad user population
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Lange J, Richard P, Bradley N
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:255-264
Published Date: 3 June 2015
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Randomized trial comparing episiotomies with Braun-Stadler episiotomy scissors and EPISCISSORS-60®
Sawant G, Kumar D
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:251-254
Published Date: 1 June 2015
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Post-market clinical research conducted by medical device manufacturers: a cross-sectional survey
Ross JS, Blount KL, Ritchie JD, Hodshon B, Krumholz HM
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:241-249
Published Date: 27 May 2015
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Technology update: intracardiac echocardiography – a review of the literature
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Vitulano N, Pazzano V, Pelargonio G, Narducci ML
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:231-239
Published Date: 27 May 2015
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The VariLift® Interbody Fusion System: expandable, standalone interbody fusion
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Emstad E, Cardenas del Monaco D, Fielding LC, Block JE
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:219-230
Published Date: 26 May 2015
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New method for identifying abnormal milling states of an otological drill
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Li Y, Li X, Feng G, Gao Z, Shen P
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:207-218
Published Date: 11 May 2015
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Improving patient safety after rigid bronchoscopy in adults: laryngeal mask airway versus face mask – a pilot study
Nisi F, Galzerano A, Cicchitto G, Puma F, Peduto VA
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:201-206
Published Date: 30 April 2015
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Consistency and sealing of advanced bipolar tissue sealers
Chekan EG, Davison MA, Singleton DW, Mennone JZ, Hinoul P
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:193-199
Published Date: 20 April 2015
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An in vitro comparison of tracheostomy tube cuffs
Maguire S, Haury F, Jew K
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:185-192
Published Date: 21 April 2015
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Magnetic localization and orientation of the capsule endoscope based on a random complex algorithm
He XQ, Zheng ZZ, Hu C
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:175-184
Published Date: 8 April 2015
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Safety and effectiveness of a synthetic hemostatic patch for intraoperative soft tissue bleeding
Schuhmacher C, Pratschke J, Weiss S, Schneeberger S, Mihaljevic AL, Schirren R, Winkler M, Emmanouilidis N
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:167-174
Published Date: 31 March 2015
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Acute vertigo in an anesthesia provider during exposure to a 3T MRI scanner
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Gorlin A, Hoxworth JM, Pavlicek W, Thunberg CA, Seamans D
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:161-166
Published Date: 10 March 2015
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Drug-eluting stents with biodegradable polymer for the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus: clinical outcome at 2 years in a large population of patients
Wiemer M, Danzi GB, West N, Voudris V, Koning R, Hoffmann S, Lombardi M, Mauri J, Babic R, Witherow F
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:153-160
Published Date: 18 February 2015
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Localization for robotic capsule looped by axially magnetized permanent-magnet ring based on hybrid strategy
Yang W, Li Y, Qin F
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:141-151
Published Date: 16 February 2015
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Inhalation drug delivery devices: technology update
Ibrahim M, Verma R, Garcia-Contreras L
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:131-139
Published Date: 12 February 2015
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Detectability and acceptability of continuous pulse signals for the MemoPatch® device, an electronic skin patch intended to deliver tactile medication reminder signals
Abraham I, De Geest J, De Geest W, De Troy E, MacDonald K
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:119-129
Published Date: 5 February 2015
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Validation of the BPLab® 24-hour blood pressure monitoring system in a pediatric population according to the 1993 British Hypertension Society protocol
Ledyaev MY, Stepanova OV, Ledyaeva AM
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:115-118
Published Date: 2 February 2015
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Novel nonpharmacologic approaches for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: results from clinical trials
Proietti R, Joza J, Arensi A, Levi M, Russo V, Tzikas A, Danna P, Sagone A, Viecca M, Essebag V
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:103-114
Published Date: 29 January 2015
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Automated cyclers used in peritoneal dialysis: technical aspects for the clinician
Chaudhry RI, Golper TA
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:95-102
Published Date: 23 January 2015
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New developments in bone-conduction hearing implants: a review
Reinfeldt S, Håkansson B, Taghavi H, Eeg-Olofsson M
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:79-93
Published Date: 16 January 2015
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Clinical use of antibacterial mesh envelopes in cardiovascular electronic device implantations
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Hirsh DS, Bloom HL
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:71-78
Published Date: 12 January 2015
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Characterizing the continuously acquired cardiovascular time series during hemodialysis, using median hybrid filter preprocessing noise reduction
Wilson S, Bowyer A, Harrap SB
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:65-70
Published Date: 8 January 2015
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Brain delivery of small interfering ribonucleic acid and drugs through intranasal administration with nano-sized polymer micelles
Kanazawa T
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:57-64
Published Date: 6 January 2015
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Device-length changes and implant function following surgical implantation of the KineSpring in cadaver knees
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McNicholas MJ, Gabriel SM, Clifford AG, Hasler EM
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:47-56
Published Date: 6 January 2015
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The everolimus-eluting Xience stent in small vessel disease: bench, clinical, and pathology view
Sanchez OD, Yahagi K, Koppara T, Virmani R, Joner M
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:37-45
Published Date: 30 December 2014
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In vivo measurements of regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation values and limb-to-arm ratios of near-infrared spectroscopy for tissue oxygenation monitoring of lower extremities in healthy subjects
Boezeman RP, Kelder JC, Waanders FG, Moll FL, de Vries JP
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:31-36
Published Date: 29 December 2014
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The perceptions of cognitively impaired patients and their caregivers of a home telecare system
Mehrabian S, Extra J, Wu YH, Pino M, Traykov L, Rigaud AS
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:21-29
Published Date: 19 December 2014
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Transmyocardial revascularization devices: technology update
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Kindzelski BA, Zhou Y, Horvath KA
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:11-19
Published Date: 18 December 2014
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Atherectomy devices: technology update
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Akkus NI, Abdulbaki A, Jimenez E, Tandon N
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8:1-10
Published Date: 17 December 2014