Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspective

Abstract Bioelectronic Medicine relies on wearable or implantable electronic devices interfacing with the nervous system and other active tissues, offering innovative therapeutic solutions. However, the long-term reliability and stability of these devices remain critical challenges that must be addr...

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Main Author: Massimo Mariello
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Bioelectronic Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42234-025-00179-4
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description Abstract Bioelectronic Medicine relies on wearable or implantable electronic devices interfacing with the nervous system and other active tissues, offering innovative therapeutic solutions. However, the long-term reliability and stability of these devices remain critical challenges that must be addressed for widespread clinical adoption. Advances in materials science, device engineering, power management, and biocompatibility are essential to ensure sustained functionality in dynamic biological environments. This perspective highlights key factors affecting the durability, reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine technologies, explores current solutions and emerging approaches, and outlines the necessary steps to achieve robust, long-lasting bioelectronic therapeutics. The personal view expressed in this article is aimed to provide structured, accessible insights that support teaching and learning, and is envisioned to help motivate other investigators to develop further strategies for achieving clinically-relevant ultra-stable bioelectronics.
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spelling doaj-art-8e8018687f024495a9a74cde323a4e1f2025-08-20T03:05:07ZengBMCBioelectronic Medicine2332-88862025-07-0111111610.1186/s42234-025-00179-4Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspectiveMassimo Mariello0Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of OxfordAbstract Bioelectronic Medicine relies on wearable or implantable electronic devices interfacing with the nervous system and other active tissues, offering innovative therapeutic solutions. However, the long-term reliability and stability of these devices remain critical challenges that must be addressed for widespread clinical adoption. Advances in materials science, device engineering, power management, and biocompatibility are essential to ensure sustained functionality in dynamic biological environments. This perspective highlights key factors affecting the durability, reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine technologies, explores current solutions and emerging approaches, and outlines the necessary steps to achieve robust, long-lasting bioelectronic therapeutics. The personal view expressed in this article is aimed to provide structured, accessible insights that support teaching and learning, and is envisioned to help motivate other investigators to develop further strategies for achieving clinically-relevant ultra-stable bioelectronics.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42234-025-00179-4Bioelectronic medicineWearable bioelectronicsImplantable bioelectronicsStabilityReliabilityLongevity
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Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspective
Bioelectronic Medicine
Bioelectronic medicine
Wearable bioelectronics
Implantable bioelectronics
Stability
Reliability
Longevity
title Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspective
title_full Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspective
title_fullStr Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspective
title_full_unstemmed Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspective
title_short Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspective
title_sort reliability and stability of bioelectronic medicine a critical and pedagogical perspective
topic Bioelectronic medicine
Wearable bioelectronics
Implantable bioelectronics
Stability
Reliability
Longevity
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s42234-025-00179-4
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