Intrinsically Stretchable Integrated Passive Matrix Electrochromic Display Using PEDOT:PSS Ionic Liquid Composite.

The low power consumption of electrochromism makes it widely used in actively shaded windows and mirrors, while flexible versions are attractive for use in wearable devices. Initial demonstration of stretchable electrochromic elements promises good conformability to complex surfaces. Here, fully integrated intrinsically stretchable electrochromic devices are demonstrated as single elements and 3 × 3 displays.

Photomodulated Extrusion as a Localized Endovascular Hydrogel Deposition Method.

Minimally invasive endovascular embolization is used to treat a wide range of diseases in neurology, oncology, and trauma where the vascular morphologies and corresponding hemodynamics vary greatly. Current techniques based on metallic coils, flow diverters, liquid embolics, and suspended microspheres are limited in their ability to address a wide variety of vasculature and can be plagued by complications including distal migration, compaction, and inappropriate vascular remodeling. Further, these endovascular devices currently offer limited therapeutic functions beyond flow control such as drug delivery.

Photosensitive Hydrogel-Based Embolic Agent Treatment of Wide-Necked Aneurysms: Preliminary Animal Results.

The endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms has become widespread but may still be limited by recurrence rates or complications. The discovery of novel embolic strategies may help mitigate these concerns. We formulated a Photosensitive Hydrogel Polymer (PHP) embolic agent which is low-viscosity, shear-thinning, and radio-opaque.

Piezoionic mechanoreceptors: Force-induced current generation in hydrogels.

The human somatosensory network relies on ionic currents to sense, transmit, and process tactile information. We investigate hydrogels that similarly transduce pressure into ionic currents, forming a piezoionic skin. As in rapid- and slow-adapting mechanoreceptors, piezoionic currents can vary widely in duration, from milliseconds to hundreds of seconds.

Minimally invasive intrathecal spinal cord imaging with optical coherence tomography.

Significance: Imaging of the spinal cord is challenging due to the surrounding bony anatomy, physiologic motion, and the small diameter of the spinal cord. This precludes the use of non-invasive imaging techniques in assessing structural changes related to trauma and evaluating residual function.

Aim: The purpose of our research was to apply endovascular technology and techniques and construct a preclinical animal model of intrathecal spinal cord imaging using optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Mechanical thrombectomy and intravascular imaging for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a preclinical model.

Objective: Although the majority of patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) will improve with anticoagulation therapy, a portion of patients will either present in a comatose state or continue to deteriorate clinically despite early anticoagulation. In these cases, along with treating the underlying thrombophilia, timely thrombolysis may be beneficial. Repurposed arterial thrombectomy devices may not perform as expected in the cerebral venous sinus, and there are currently no preclinical endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) models for CVST.

Optical coherence tomography imaging after endovascular thrombectomy: a novel method for evaluating vascular injury in a swine model.

Objective: Although studies have shown that some degree of iatrogenic endothelial injury occurs during endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), the clinical significance of such injury is uncertain. Furthermore, it is likely that iatrogenic effects such as endothelial denudation, intimal dissection, and tunica media edema will have varying clinical implications. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of endovascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) in quantifying vessel injury in real time after EVT, correlate vessel injury with histological findings, and perform imaging at varying time intervals after EVT to assess the impact of prolonged direct exposure of the vessel to the thrombus.

Machine vision augmented reality for pedicle screw insertion during spine surgery.

Implementing pedicle safe zones with augmented reality has the potential to improve operating room workflow during pedicle screw insertion. These safe zones will allow for image guidance when tracked instruments are unavailable. Using the correct screw trajectory as a reference angle for a successful screw insertion, we will determine the angles which lead to medial, lateral, superior and inferior breaches.

An augmented reality system characterization of placement accuracy in neurosurgery.

Computer assisted navigation (CAN) is a technology which has been available for commercial use in operating rooms for quite some time now. CAN relies on the information presented in patient imaging (usually CT or MRI images) and the surgical site. The method for registration between these two sets of data is crucial for safe image guided navigation during surgery.

2D MEMS-based high-speed beam-shifting technique for speckle noise reduction and flow rate measurement in optical coherence tomography.

In this manuscript, a two-dimensional (2D) micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS)-based, high-speed beam-shifting spectral domain optical coherence tomography (MHB-SDOCT) is proposed for speckle noise reduction and absolute flow rate measurement. By combining a zigzag scanning protocol, the frame rates of 45.2 Hz for speckle reduction and 25.

Bend, stretch, and touch: Locating a finger on an actively deformed transparent sensor array.

The development of bendable, stretchable, and transparent touch sensors is an emerging technological goal in a variety of fields, including electronic skin, wearables, and flexible handheld devices. Although transparent tactile sensors based on metal mesh, carbon nanotubes, and silver nanowires demonstrate operation in bent configurations, we present a technology that extends the operation modes to the sensing of finger proximity including light touch during active bending and even stretching. This is accomplished using stretchable and ionically conductive hydrogel electrodes, which project electric field above the sensor to couple with and sense a finger.