Drug delivery devices have revolutionized the course of therapeutic treatment in the recent
past. These devices provide a firm foundation for diverse strategies to overcome the …

Nanotechnology, science, and engineering spearhead the 21st century revolution that is
leading to fundamental breakthroughs in the way materials, devices, and systems are …

In everyday life, a macroscopic valve is a device with a movable control element that
regulates the flow of gases or liquids by blocking and opening passageways. Construction …

Successful therapeutic outcomes following the administration of drugs, including small
molecules and large biomolecules, require not only the selection of a proper drug but also …

We demonstrate an active, implantable drug delivery device embedded with a microfluidic
pump that is driven by a radio-controlled actuator for temporal drug delivery. The polyimide …

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Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled osmotic pump device and
associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also …

Related US Application Data filed on Nov. 9, 2005, and a continuation-in-part of application
No. 1 1/272,455, filed on Nov. 9, 2005, and a continuation-in-part of application No. 1 …

Sudden hearing loss can be treated noninvasively by administering drugs to the middle ear
(≈ 1 ml) via the eustachian tube. The nasopharyngeal cavity requires high dexterity …