Recent Advances in Implantable Antennas for Medical Telemetry [Education Column]

Implantable medical devices (IMDs) have recently been receiving considerable attention for medical diagnosis and treatment. Some of the most crucial scientific challenges for implantable medical devices are related to the implantable antenna, which is integrated into the implantable medical device to allow its bidirectional communication with exterior monitoring/control equipment. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the research efforts carried out by the authors regarding the numerical design, experimental testing, and performance evaluation of implantable antennas for medical telemetry.

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[2]  Konstantina S. Nikita,et al.  Miniature Implantable Antennas for Biomedical Telemetry: From Simulation to Realization , 2012, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.

[3]  A. Kiourti,et al.  A Review of Implantable Patch Antennas for Biomedical Telemetry: Challenges and Solutions [Wireless Corner] , 2012, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine.

[4]  A. Kiourti,et al.  Miniature Scalp-Implantable Antennas for Telemetry in the MICS and ISM Bands: Design, Safety Considerations and Link Budget Analysis , 2012, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation.

[5]  A. Kiourti,et al.  Detuning issues and performance of a novel implantable antenna for telemetry applications , 2012, 2012 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP).

[6]  Y. Rahmat-Samii,et al.  Implanted antennas inside a human body: simulations, designs, and characterizations , 2004, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques.

[7]  A. Kiourti,et al.  Miniaturization vs gain and safety considerations of implantable antennas for wireless biotelemetry , 2012, Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation.

[8]  Konstantina S. Nikita,et al.  Performance of a novel miniature antenna implanted in the human head for wireless biotelemetry , 2011, 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (APSURSI).

[9]  Konstantina S. Nikita,et al.  Parametric Study and Design of Implantable PIFAs for Wireless Biotelemetry , 2011, MobiHealth.