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Volume 4, Issue 1
Development of an automated cytological smear staining device for rapid on-site evaluation

Guangyan Wang1, Kai Yang1, Chunhua Zhou2, Duowu Zou2, Shiju Yan1


1School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. 

2Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai 200025, China.


Address correspondence to: Shiju Yan, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Yangpu, Shanghai 200093, China. E-mail: yanshiju@usst.edu.cn.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/599339cpncph


Received January 20, 2025; Accepted April 16, 2025; Published March 24, 2026


Highlights

● The developed device reduces manpower and time consumption, improving staining efficiency in digestive endoscopy centers. 

● It has a compact design with minimal contamination to the operating environment.  

● The developed device demonstrates excellent staining performance and has been recognized by clinicians.

Research Article |Published on: 24 March 2026

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2026; 4 (1): 1-9

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/599339cpncph
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Review of key technologies in ankle rehabilitation robots

Jiajia Zha, Qingyun Meng, Hongtao Shen, Mingxia Wei 


School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.


Address correspondence to: Qingyun Meng, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200093, China. Tel: +86-13761813609. E-mail: mengqy@sumhs.edu.cn.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/730741lcujht


Received May 24, 2025; Accepted July 25, 2025; Published March 24, 2026


Highlights 

● As a primary weight-bearing joint, the ankle is highly susceptible to injury, while neurological disorders such as stroke can further impair its motor function, leading to long-term gait disturbances. 

● Rehabilitation robots can be platform-based or wearable: platforms aid early-stage motion restoration, while wearable designs focus on gait retraining. 

● Control systems must prioritize motion accuracy and safety. Adaptive algorithms boost performance, while bioelectric signal integration enables intention recognition. Coupling with virtual or augmented reality further enhances patient engagement.

Review Article |Published on: 24 March 2026

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2026; 4 (1): 10-21

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/730741lcujht
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AI-assisted diagnosis of myocardial hypertrophy based on cardiac MRI: A systemic review

Shimin Zhou1, Xudong Guo1,2, Yunli Shen2, Qinfen Jiang2, Xin Gong2, Jie Ding2, Yihong Yang3, Guojie Xu1, Jican Wen1, Jingyang Niu1 


1School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.  

2State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases and Medical Innovation Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200093, China. 

3Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, China.


Address correspondence to: Xudong Guo, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200093, China. E-mail: guoxd@usst.edu.cn.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/569607adnpiw


Received October 25, 2025; Accepted February 12, 2026; Published March 31, 2026


Highlights 

● This review systematically summarizes the research progress of artificial intelligence technologies in the diagnosis of cardiac hypertrophy based on cardiac MRI, with a focus on AI diagnostic methods utilizing Cine-MRI, T1/T2 Mapping, late gadolinium enhancement (LGE), and multi-sequence fusion strategies. 

● This review highlights the application potential and current limitations of natural language processing-based automated MRI report parsing technology for large-scale case screening and phenotypic stratification. 

● This review analyzes existing challenges in AI diagnosis, including data quality, annotation consistency, and model generalization, and discusses future directions such as multicenter collaboration, multimodal data fusion, and clinical translation.

Review Article |Published on: 31 March 2026

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2026; 4 (1): 55-65

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/569607adnpiw
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Slim exquisite easy-exposing video laryngoscope: A novel video laryngoscope
Chenglong Zhu, Zui Zou


School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.


Address correspondence to: Zui Zou, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: zouzui@smmu.edu.cn.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/551629zyhfiv


Received February 16, 2026; Accepted March 16, 2026; Published March 31, 2026


With the evolution of traditional direct laryngoscopes into video-assisted laryngoscopes, the viewing angle provided by video laryngoscopes has been substantially enlarged, enabling more intuitive and clearer visualization of pharyngeal structures and the glottis. However, the design of video laryngoscopes generally retains the relatively bulky blade carrier of traditional direct laryngoscopes. During routine use, this design may still limit the field of view, necessitating significant jaw elevation to obtain a clear view [1, 2]. To address this limitation, our team developed a slim exquisite easy-exposing video laryngoscope (SEE-VL), a slender and refined device designed to facilitate easier glottic visualization (Registration Certificate No.: Su Xie Zhun 20252082044).


The most significant difference between SEE-VL and traditional video laryngoscopes (e.g., UESCOPE® video laryngoscope) lies in the optimized cross-sectional design of blade carrier. While ensuring adequate exposure of the laryngeal structures, SEE-VL minimizes additional trauma to the oral cavity and larynx, providing more intraoral space for establishing an artificial airway. Additionally, SEE-VL is equipped with a high-resolution display, enabling clearer visualization of the laryngeal structures and glottis (Figure 1)


Beyond routine airway establishment, the slim blade design of SEE-VL is particularly suitable for patients with anticipated difficult airways, including those with limited mouth opening, restricted head and neck mobility, or missing teeth-conditions commonly observed in patients with maxillofacial trauma, temporomandibular joint disorders, cervical spine surgery, or obesity). This novel SEE-LV may broaden the clinical applicability of video laryngoscopy in challenging airway scenarios.

Letter to the Editor |Published on: 31 March 2026

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2026; 4 (1): 66-67

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/551629zyhfiv
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