A widely accepted definition of a medical device is an instrument or apparatus that is used to
diagnose, prevent or treat disease. Medical devices take a broad range of forms and utilize …

Shock wave lithotripsy has generally been a first choice for kidney stone removal. The shock
wave lithotripter uses an order of microsecond pulse durations and up to a 100 MPa …

Untethered miniature robots have significant potential and promise in diverse minimally
invasive medical applications inside the human body. For drug delivery and physical …

Background Endovascular procedures are the preferred method for treating peripheral
arterial disease. However, limited imaging options during these procedures, such as X‐rays …

In the last century, medicine showed considerable advancements in terms of new
technologies, devices and diagnostic/therapeutic strategies. Those advantages led to a …

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death globally: an estimated
17.5 million people died in 2012. By combining the benefits of magnetic navigation and …

The authors have investigated a construction methodology for a non-invasive ultrasound
theragnostic system, called NIUTS, to track and follow moving body targets, such as …

Robotic assistance for minimally-invasive cardiovascular interventions has allowed for
improved control and stability of the endovascular devices over the usual manual …