Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30, P. 101394 - 101394
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Esophageal
cancer
is
the
eighth
most
common
worldwide
and
sixth
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths.
In
this
study,
we
propose
a
novel
esophageal
stent
equipped
with
wireless,
battery-free,
movable
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
unit
designed
to
treat
tumors
flexibility,
precision,
real-time
control.
This
system
integrates
PDT
an
electrochemical
pneumatic
soft
actuator
into
conventional
stent.
Each
module
incorporates
piezoelectric
transducer
capable
receiving
external
ultrasound
power
respective
module.
These
transducers
selectively
respond
different
frequencies,
enabling
independent
operation
without
mutual
interference.
The
provides
light
source
for
PDT,
inducing
production
cytotoxic
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
in
tumor
cells
promoting
apoptosis.
based
on
principles
plays
critical
role
controlling
position
source,
movement
up
200
mm
within
15
min.
allows
control
maintain
near
tumor,
ensuring
precise
targeted
treatment.
can
wirelessly
source's
via
ultrasound,
offering
approach
treating
patients
according
need
tumor's
progression.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
advancements
in
artificial
intelligence,
micro‐nano
manufacturing,
and
flexible
electronics
technology
have
unleashed
unprecedented
innovation
opportunities
for
applying
sensors
healthcare,
wearable
devices,
human–computer
interaction.
human
body's
tactile
perception
involves
physical
parameters
such
as
pressure,
temperature,
humidity,
all
of
which
play
an
essential
role
maintaining
health.
Inspired
by
the
sensory
function
skin,
many
bionic
been
developed
to
simulate
skin's
various
stimuli
are
widely
applied
health
monitoring.
Given
urgent
requirements
sensing
performance
integration
field
devices
monitoring,
here
is
a
timely
overview
recent
advances
multi‐functional
It
covers
fundamental
components
categorizes
them
based
on
different
response
mechanisms,
including
resistive,
capacitive,
voltage,
other
types.
Specifically,
application
these
area
monitoring
highlighted.
Based
this,
extended
dual/triple‐mode
integrating
temperature
presented.
Finally,
challenges
discussed.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Sound
signals
not
only
serve
as
the
primary
communication
medium
but
also
find
application
in
fields
such
medical
diagnosis
and
fault
detection.
With
public
healthcare
resources
increasingly
under
pressure,
challenges
faced
by
disabled
individuals
on
a
daily
basis,
solutions
that
facilitate
low-cost
private
hold
considerable
promise.
Acoustic
methods
have
been
widely
studied
because
of
their
lower
technical
complexity
compared
to
other
solutions,
well
high
safety
threshold
human
body
acoustic
energy.
Furthermore,
with
recent
development
artificial
intelligence
technology
applied
speech
recognition,
recognition
devices,
systems
capable
assisting
interacting
scenes
are
constantly
being
updated.
This
review
meticulously
summarizes
sensing
mechanisms,
materials,
structural
design,
multidisciplinary
applications
wearable
devices
health
human-computer
interaction.
Further,
advantages
disadvantages
different
approaches
used
flexible
various
examined.
Finally,
current
roadmap
for
future
research
analyzed
based
existing
progress
achieve
more
comprehensive
personalized
healthcare.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 4328 - 4363
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
a
predominant
global
health
concern,
accounting
for
over
17.9
million
deaths
in
2019,
representing
approximately
32%
of
all
fatalities.
In
North
America
and
Europe,
adults
undergo
cardiac
surgeries
annually.
Despite
the
benefits,
such
pose
risks
require
precise
postsurgery
monitoring.
However,
during
postdischarge
period,
where
monitoring
infrastructures
limited,
continuous
vital
signals
is
hindered.
this
area,
introduction
implantable
electronics
altering
medical
practices
by
enabling
real-time
out-of-hospital
physiological
biological
information
postsurgery.
The
multimodal
bioelectronic
platforms
have
capability
heart
sensing
stimulation,
both
settings.
Furthermore,
with
emergence
machine
learning
algorithms
into
healthcare
devices,
next-generation
implantables
will
benefit
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
connectivity
skin-interfaced
to
provide
more
user-specific
results.
This
Review
outlines
recent
advancements
bioelectronics
their
utilization
cardiovascular
monitoring,
highlighting
transformative
deployment
stimulation
toward
reaching
truly
personalized
compatible
Sustainable
Development
Goal
3.4
WHO
2030
observatory
roadmap.
also
discusses
challenges
future
prospects
these
devices.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Abstract
The
eye,
a
complex
organ
isolated
from
the
systemic
circulation,
presents
significant
drug
delivery
challenges
owing
to
its
protective
mechanisms,
such
as
blood-retinal
barrier
and
corneal
impermeability.
Conventional
administration
methods
often
fail
sustain
therapeutic
levels
may
compromise
patient
safety
compliance.
Polysaccharide-based
microneedles
(PSMNs)
have
emerged
transformative
solution
for
ophthalmic
delivery.
However,
comprehensive
review
of
PSMNs
in
ophthalmology
has
not
been
published
date.
In
this
review,
we
critically
examine
synergy
between
polysaccharide
chemistry
microneedle
technology
enhancing
ocular
We
provide
thorough
analysis
PSMNs,
summarizing
design
principles,
fabrication
processes,
addressed
during
fabrication,
including
improving
comfort
also
describe
recent
advances
performance
various
both
research
clinical
scenarios.
Finally,
current
regulatory
frameworks
market
barriers
that
are
relevant
commercial
advancement
final
perspective
on
area.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 23, 2024
Abstract
Implantable
medical
devices
(IMDs),
like
pacemakers
regulating
heart
rhythm
or
deep
brain
stimulators
treating
neurological
disorders,
revolutionize
healthcare.
However,
limited
battery
life
necessitates
frequent
surgeries
for
replacements.
Ultrasound
power
transfer
(UPT)
emerges
as
a
promising
solution
sustainable
IMD
operation.
Current
research
prioritizes
implantable
materials,
with
less
emphasis
on
sound
field
analysis
and
maximizing
energy
during
wireless
delivery.
This
review
addresses
this
gap.
A
comprehensive
of
UPT
technology,
examining
cutting‐edge
system
designs,
particularly
in
supply
efficiency
is
provided.
The
critically
examines
existing
models,
summarizing
the
key
parameters
influencing
transmission
systems.
For
first
time,
an
flow
diagram
general
proposed
to
offer
insights
into
overall
functioning.
Additionally,
explores
development
stages
showcasing
representative
designs
applications.
remaining
challenges,
future
directions,
exciting
opportunities
associated
are
discussed.
By
highlighting
importance
IMDs
advanced
functions
biosensing
closed‐loop
drug
delivery,
well
UPT's
potential,
aims
inspire
further
advancements
field.
Wearable electronics.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1, P. 119 - 136
Published: Aug. 10, 2024
Wearable
electronics
have
the
capability
to
monitor
human
activities
and
various
physiological
indicators
in
a
real-time,
continuous,
non-invasive,
wireless
manner,
making
them
valuable
complement
traditional
clinical
health
monitoring
technologies.
Currently,
adoption
of
specialized
reliable
wearable
for
disease
diagnosis,
monitoring,
treatment
is
flourishing.
This
article
delves
into
development
from
application
perspective,
examining
modes,
mechanisms,
benefits
(1)
commercial
electronics,
(2)
customized
(3)
flexible
settings.
The
focus
on
analyzing
diverse
forms
electronic
systems
utilizing
mechanical,
thermal,
optical,
electrophysiological,
electrochemical
technologies,
alignment
with
requirements.
Furthermore,
outlines
challenges
encountered
by
environments
discusses
potential
future
directions
applications.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Electrical
stimulation
has
been
hotpot
research
and
provoked
extensive
interest
in
a
broad
application
such
as
wound
closure,
tissue
injury
repair,
nerve
engineering.
In
particular,
immense
efforts
have
dedicated
to
developing
electrical
microneedles,
which
demonstrate
unique
features
terms
of
controllable
drug
release,
real-time
monitoring,
therapy,
thus
greatly
accelerating
the
process
healing.
Here,
review
state-of-art
concerning
microneedles
applied
for
treatment
is
presented.
After
comprehensive
analysis
mechanisms
on
healing,
derived
three
types
are
clarified
summarized.
Further,
their
applications
healing
highlighted.
Finally,
current
perspectives
directions
development
future
improving
addressed.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Myopia,
a
major
public
health
problem,
involves
axial
elongation
and
thinning
of
all
layers
the
eye,
including
sclera,
choroid
retina,
which
defocuses
incoming
light
thereby
blurs
vision.
How
various
populations
glia
in
retina
are
involved
disorder
is
unclear.
Astrocytes
Müller
cells
provide
structural
support
to
retina.
Astrogliosis
myopia
may
influence
blood
oxygen
supply,
neuronal
function,
axon
diameter,
turn
affect
signal
conduction.
act
as
sensor
mechanical
stretching
trigger
downstream
molecular
responses.
Microglia,
for
their
part,
exhibit
reactive
morphology
elevated
response
inflammation
myopia.
This
review
assesses
current
knowledge
about
how
involve
retinal
glia,
it
explores
directions
future
research
into
that
question.