Implantable Devices: Issues and Challenges

Implantable Devices: Issues and Challenges

Ageing population and a multitude of neurological and cardiovascular illnesses that cannot be mitigated by medication alone have resulted in a significant growth in the number of patients that require implantable electronic devices. These range from sensors, gastric and cardiac pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillators, to deep brain, nerve, and bone stimulators. Long-term implants present specif...

Energy harvesting for the implantable biomedical devices: issues and challenges

The development of implanted devices is essential because of their direct effect on the lives and safety of humanity. This paper presents the current issues and challenges related to all methods used to harvest energy for implantable biomedical devices. The advantages, disadvantages, and future trends of each method are discussed. The concept of harvesting energy from environmental sources and ...

MRI Safety Issues for Implantable Neuromodulation Devices

A patient with an electrically, magnetically, or mechanically activated implant is typically excluded from examination by MRI unless the particular implant has been demonstrated to be unaffected by the electromagnetic fields used for this imaging modality. Potential risks include injuries related to movement of ferromagnetic implants, excessive heating, induced electrical currents, the misinter...

Sandwich Generation Issues and Challenges

Today, with the increase in the elderly population and life expectancy, the need to use care services for this significant part of the population is increasing. Beliefs, cultures, and social norms among different ethnicities and races are vital in the extent and nature of care. Two types of care exist, informal and formal. According to statistics by the Secretariat of the National Council on Ag...

Editorial: Overview and Challenges of Implantable Auditory Prostheses