A. Rydberg, Yongzhi Guo, J. Velander, P. Humblot, G. Andersson, R. Augustine, M. Mattsson, M. Simkó
{"title":"Theranostic Instrument based on the Combination of Low and High Frequency EM-bio interaction for Bone Defects Analysis and Healing","authors":"A. Rydberg, Yongzhi Guo, J. Velander, P. Humblot, G. Andersson, R. Augustine, M. Mattsson, M. Simkó","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526042","url":null,"abstract":"Bone defects due to different diseases and trauma represent a significant health problem. For the follow up on the healing process a sensor which measures the bone mineral density has been developed in the form of a sensitive split-ring microwave resonator. However, it is not only important to follow up of the healing process but also to find ways of improving the healing, where one way exploited here is to use an externally applied low frequency magnetic field to increase the cell proliferation in the fractured bones. This combines high frequency (microwave) technique with the low frequency (magnetic field) creating a theranostic instrument for clinical and homecare applications.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133028979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An algorithm for posturing computational phantoms","authors":"R. Scorretti","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526079","url":null,"abstract":"Generation of postured computational phantom is crucial for simulating exposure to electromagnetic field in realistic situations. Most posturing algorithms are based on free form deformations (FFD), which have the defect of incorrectly deform rigid structures of the body (bones) unless specific precautions are taken. We propose an algorithm which guarantees that rigid structures are not deformed. Moreover, parametrization of the algorithm is much simpler than by using FFD.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"49 11","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134064702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Stam, K. Karipidis, Jacques Abramowicz, G. D'Inzeo, A. Green, Sharon Miller, T. Okuno, T. Toivo
{"title":"Progress report: ICNIRP Statement on non-ionizing radiation for cosmetic purposes","authors":"R. Stam, K. Karipidis, Jacques Abramowicz, G. D'Inzeo, A. Green, Sharon Miller, T. Okuno, T. Toivo","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526071","url":null,"abstract":"Novel cosmetic applications of electromagnetic fields, optical radiation and ultrasound have the potential for adverse effects on persons undergoing treatment and workers performing treatment. A new ICNIRP Project Group has the task of drawing up a Statement on the types of device available, the types and severity of possible adverse effects and the adequacy of existing regulation and guidelines. This presentation will provide an overview of methods and preliminary results and a forum for discussion with conference participants.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114021160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modelling of Tissue Dielectric Contribution Within the Sensing Radius of a Coaxial Probe","authors":"A. L. Gioia, M. O’halloran, E. Porter","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526046","url":null,"abstract":"The dielectric properties of biological tissues are fundamental for the design of electromagnetic medical devices. Tissue dielectric properties are generally measured using the open-ended coaxial probe technique. While the procedure to dielectrically characterise homogeneous biological tissues is straightforward; rigorous dielectric characterisation of heterogeneous tissues requires conducting a post-measurement histological analysis to accurately associate the measured dielectric properties to the tissue content. To this extent, it is crucial to quantify the sensing volume of the probe, consisting of the sensing radius and sensing depth, and examine how different tissue types contribute to the acquired dielectric signal depending on their distribution within the sensing volume. Since a few studies have modelled the dielectric contribution of tissue samples presenting longitudinal heterogeneities, in this work, the dielectric contribution of tissues within radially heterogeneous samples is modelled for the first time. A nonlinear relationship is found between the contribution of individual tissues to the acquired dielectric data and the volume that each tissue occupies within the radially heterogeneous sample. This work enables prediction of the permittivity of a sample with radial heterogeneities, based on knowledge of the constituent tissues, and provides the basis for accurate dielectric characterisation of heterogeneous samples.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126950388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Pencheva, P. Genova-Kalou, R. Bryaskova, L. Vesselinova, T. Kantardjiev, J. Raynov
{"title":"Novel aspects of silver nanoparticles application in low intensity electromagnetic field","authors":"D. Pencheva, P. Genova-Kalou, R. Bryaskova, L. Vesselinova, T. Kantardjiev, J. Raynov","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526070","url":null,"abstract":"Present research followed the influence of three types of low intensity electromagnetic field (EMF) on two hybrid nanomaterials and pointed interesting results with further clinical consequences upon the treatment plan of immunocompromised patients with co-morbidity which is indicated to physical therapy. The EMF effects were quantified by determining the change in microbiological characteristics of the hybrid materials containing silver nanoparticles as main component: the Microbial Number and the Minimal Bactericidal / Fungicidal Concentration (MBC/MFC) were determined, as they express the bactericidal and fungicidal activity. This laboratory, pre-clinical experience with the used hybrid materials provides important information for live cells number determination after contact with them in order to assess the rate of cell proliferation and to screen cytotoxicity.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123138418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Di Meo, S. Morganti, L. Pasotti, M. Conti, M. Pasian, G. Matrone
{"title":"Preliminary Experimental Characterization of Gelatin-Based Tissue-Mimicking Materials for Realistic Breast Phantoms aimed at Microwave Applications","authors":"S. Di Meo, S. Morganti, L. Pasotti, M. Conti, M. Pasian, G. Matrone","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526075","url":null,"abstract":"Breast cancer is the most aggressive and common cause of death among women around the world, and an early diagnosis is fundamental to increase the survival chances. Microwave and mm-wave imaging systems have been recently proposed as a possible technique for cancer detection, on the grounds of the different dielectric permittivity between healthy and neoplastic tissues. To support the experimental development of such systems, phantoms able to mimic the different dielectric permittivity are required. In addition, the possibility to provide, at the same time, mechanical properties similar to those of real tissues would be beneficial to deliver phantoms as realistic as possible. In this paper, two simple and easy-to-produce mixtures able to mimic the dielectric properties of neoplastic breast tissue are presented; their dielectric properties are compared to the ones derived from human neoplastic ex-vivo samples and their mechanical properties are tested. In particular, two different percentages of gelling material are used and both the dielectric and mechanical material properties are measured, demonstrating the possibility to tune the Young’s module of the samples.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"115 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117256523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. D. Razlighi, S. Kampusch, S. Geyer, Van Hoang Le, F. Thürk, Simon Brenner, J. Szeles, W. Weninger, E. Kaniušas
{"title":"In-Silico Ear Model Based on Episcopic Images for Percutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation","authors":"B. D. Razlighi, S. Kampusch, S. Geyer, Van Hoang Le, F. Thürk, Simon Brenner, J. Szeles, W. Weninger, E. Kaniušas","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526013","url":null,"abstract":"Auricular branch of vagus nerve stimulation is continuously evolving as a minimal-invasive treatment option in patients suffering from chronic pain. For optimization of stimulation mechanisms, we conducted in-silico modelling of the electrode-tissue-nerve interface by a thorough literature review of the anatomical structures combined with nerve and vessel structures from episcopic images of a human ear. Four nerves and two vessels in the ear were implemented in a 3D CAD model for future optimization of stimulation regions and patterns. Mean diameters for nerves were 30 µm, and for vessels 100 µm. Mean distance between nerves and vessels was about 100 µm.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121567421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Farina, R. Pinto, V. Lopresto, G. Ruvio, L. Vannucci, M. Cavagnaro
{"title":"Ex vivo dielectric properties of fat: influence of the experimental conditions on the measured data","authors":"L. Farina, R. Pinto, V. Lopresto, G. Ruvio, L. Vannucci, M. Cavagnaro","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526007","url":null,"abstract":"The recent developments of medical applications of electromagnetic fields in both diagnostic and therapeutic scenarios has posed the attention on the accurate knowledge of the dielectric properties of human tissues. Accordingly, several studies were recently devoted to the measurements of such properties under various physiological conditions. Since biological tissues show a high variability, to compare the different data it is necessary to thoroughly control the experimental conditions. In this work, an ex vivo study is performed on rat fat tissue to look for possible confounders linked to the time between excision and measurement.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114756548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Teplan, M. Bereta, I. Bajla, Katarína Bartošová, T. Dermek, Y. Haba, M. Cifra
{"title":"Measurement of Weak Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field Effects on Cells","authors":"M. Teplan, M. Bereta, I. Bajla, Katarína Bartošová, T. Dermek, Y. Haba, M. Cifra","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526049","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of our research is a development of an automated experimental platform for identification of the effects of weak low frequency (LF) electromagnetic field (EMF) on cells. The platform comprises multiple measurement stations, allowing monitoring and subsequent characterization of cell cultures. Main detection approaches include the methods of electroimpedance spectroscopy (EIS), optical microscopy, and turbidimetry. EIS provides information about cell culture growth and enables electrical characterization of cell structures. Morphology and cell kinetics are investigated via computer analysis of images obtained from video-microscopy. The complex measurement system allows efficient scanning of frequencies and amplitudes of EMF while searching for possible specific response of investigated biosystem. The developing platform aspires to contribute towards general methodology of investigation into LF EMF biological effects.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126311934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zied Mizouri, Khalil El Khamlichi Drissi, L. Monconduit, C. Pasquier, Benoit Sion, Francois Gabrielli
{"title":"Efficiency of Matrix Pencil Method in Stimulus Artifact Removal","authors":"Zied Mizouri, Khalil El Khamlichi Drissi, L. Monconduit, C. Pasquier, Benoit Sion, Francois Gabrielli","doi":"10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EMF-MED.2018.8526065","url":null,"abstract":"Stimulus artifact affecting electrophysiological recordings makes neural response analysis quite difficult. To analyze response with a maximum of precision, one needs to remove firstly the stimulus artifact without causing a neural response distortion. This paper introduces a new method of stimulus artifact removal based on its reconstruction with Matrix Pencil method.","PeriodicalId":134768,"journal":{"name":"2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF-Med)","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126409622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}