A. Lantada, P. Morgado, H. Lorenzo-Yustos, Julio Muñoz García, J. L. M. Sanz, J. E. Otero, J. M. Muñoz-Guijosa
{"title":"Infrared Thermography as a Support Tool for Developing Shape-memory Polymer Biodevices","authors":"A. Lantada, P. Morgado, H. Lorenzo-Yustos, Julio Muñoz García, J. L. M. Sanz, J. E. Otero, J. M. Muñoz-Guijosa","doi":"10.5220/0001124001450150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0001124001450150","url":null,"abstract":"Infrared Thermography is a technique for carrying out inspections and non-destructive tests that can also be used as a support tool for developing medical devices based on the use of shape memory polymer materials. This paper sets out some of the opportunities and advantages provided by this technique for designing the heating systems associated with these shape-memory polymer based devices. Its application for developing an active pincer, whose geometry can be changed by heating, is explained in detail. Similar devices can be used as active catheter ends for minimally invasive surgery tasks. These thermography tests can also be used as a validation tool for the heating simulations, linked to optimising this type of devices, and also during “in vitro” tests aimed at obtaining safer active implantable","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"94 7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127985731","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":"Substantiation of the Required World Model Configuration for Autonomous Mobile Medical Service Robots","authors":"D. Rogatkin, L. Lapaeva, D. Lapitan","doi":"10.5220/0005650801250130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0005650801250130","url":null,"abstract":"Development of smart mobile service medical robots is the actual and interesting problem in the modern biomedical instrumentation. This study is aimed at development of the theoretical basis of the modern medical robotics, in particular, of the theory of autonomous mobile service medical robots. Based on the expert analysis of typical scenarios of behaviour of service medical robots in clinics, the necessity of development of reasoning-based robots with built-in world model was substantiated. It was shown, that the development of the world model should be the key start point of all the process of development and design of such robots. General technical requirements for the robot’s world model, for its composition and functionality, were formulated. It was shown also, that the world model of such robots must maintain a database of precedents of various events and must work taking into account both embedded instincts of the robots and general rules of the World.","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121702356","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":"Application of the Photodynamic Therapy in Medicine and Dentistry - Literature Review on Photodynamic and Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy","authors":"Z. Oruba, M. Chomyszyn-Gajewska, W. Macyk","doi":"10.5220/0003775501900195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0003775501900195","url":null,"abstract":"Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is recently being recognized as an attractive, non-invasive and alternative treatment method for precancerous lesions and superficial cancers. PDT has many advantages when compared with conventional treatment modalities. It has also been used for the photoinactivation of microbes. There is an increasing interest in the practical application of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in many branches of dentistry, especially in periodontology, for the management of such conditions as chronic periodontitis or periimplantitis. The aim of the present paper was to discuss the application of photodynamic therapy in medicine and dentistry. The results of many so far published studies seem to be very promising indicating at the same time that further research is needed to establish the optimal protocol for effective photodestruction of tumor cells and microorganisms.","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124378307","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}
Michael Korostelev, Li-ping Bai, Assaf Zoor, C. Tucker
{"title":"PIPSS - A Portable Instrument Postural Stability System to Assess Dynamic Postural Stability","authors":"Michael Korostelev, Li-ping Bai, Assaf Zoor, C. Tucker","doi":"10.5220/0004934703120315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0004934703120315","url":null,"abstract":"The most common method to assess postural stability involves the use of a force plate to measure changes in center of pressure (COP)(Duarte et al 2010). The high cost of this technology limits practicality and accessibility for widespread use outside of major clinical centers. There is an emerging trend toward video game use as a means of increasing patient engagement in rehabilitation interventions. This trend is primarily driven by the newest generation of consumer console systems which use motion-based controls (e.g. Nintendo Wii and WiiFit). We have developed and tested PIPSS, a system that utilizes the Nintendo Wii balance board to quantify COP during simple static and more complex dynamic balance tasks. This low cost, accessible postural stability assessment system could be easily deployed in clinics, sport and athletic centers, training rooms, schools or elderly care facilities to provide a quantitative metric of postural control. Such information would allow for more timely assessment and intervention, improved return to play guidelines in athletes, or balance and fall interventions in care centers for the elderly. Current work includes analyses and interpretation of the PIPSS testing protocols with existing balance measures in children and adults with Cerebral Palsy, and concussion.","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114555525","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":"Multiparameter Single Locus Integrated Multilayer Polymer Microsensor System","authors":"Y. Chuo, B. Kaminska","doi":"10.5220/0001047200360043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0001047200360043","url":null,"abstract":"Miniaturization and microintegration is well known for their potentials in providing microsystems and sensors with unmatched performance, reliability, and lower costs. Current technologies in implementation of microsensors, however, span a large variety of platforms. It is thus common for microsensors measuring differing parameters to exist on different combinations of substrates, not to even mention the associated signal conditioning, processing, and data communication electronics. It remains a challenge to integrate multiple sensors with complex electronics into a single high-density microsystem, particularly for certain applications in medical diagnostics and healthcare, where mechanical flexibility of the substrate and biocompatibility also becomes crucial considerations. Traditional microintegration technologies such as system-in-package, system-on-chip, and advanced assembly and packaging, may often be inadequate. A mutliparameter single locus integrated multilayer polymer microsensor system is proposed to address the fundamental issues of high-density integration, flexibility, biocompatibility, easy application, high sensitivity, and reliability for medical grade diagnostics and other physiological applications. The architecture of the multilayer system is discussed, as well, implementation and fabrication of the multisensor layer is demonstrated, and the results on performance discussed.","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133480260","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}
F. B. Perez, A. Rocha, Karla de Castro Cardoso, Hellen Orlando Veloso, I.J.L Amaral
{"title":"Utilizing a Mobile Electrode (PEN) for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to Treat Facial Paralysis Caused by a Brain Injury - A Case Study","authors":"F. B. Perez, A. Rocha, Karla de Castro Cardoso, Hellen Orlando Veloso, I.J.L Amaral","doi":"10.5220/0004252002690272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0004252002690272","url":null,"abstract":"This research is a case study that evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) associated with the method of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) in a patient with central facial paralysis caused by brain damage resulting from brain anoxia. The treatment involved the application of Orofacial Regulation Therapy, associated with physical therapy using a pen-shaped electrode whith an FES current. The treatment was administered for a period of one year and involved two weekly 15 minute sessions. The stimuli were performed with modulated current at a frequency of 60 hertz, pulse width of 300 miliseconds, rise of four (4) seconds, decay of four (4) seconds, time ON of one (1) second, time OFF of five (5) seconds, in trapezoidal pulses (forming a mini cycle of 14 seconds with 30 pulses) at an intensity level measured according to the patient’s sensitivity, associated with the PNF method. The mobile pen-shaped electrode was positioned at precise points on the paralyzed muscles of the face, and the fixedelectrode was positioned on the Deltoid muscle. There was satisfactory rehabilitation of muscles in the left hemiface and acquired improvement in the oral consumption of the bolus. The symmetry of the face was also enhanced, along with facial expressions and connotation measuring four (4) on the Chevalier scale.","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122440445","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}
Juan J. Montero-Rodríguez, Edgar Eduardo Salazar-Flórez, P. Vega-Castillo, J. Tomasik, W. Galjan, K. M. Hafkemeyer, W. Krautschneider
{"title":"An Impedance Spectroscopy ASIC for Low-Frequency Characterization of Biological Samples","authors":"Juan J. Montero-Rodríguez, Edgar Eduardo Salazar-Flórez, P. Vega-Castillo, J. Tomasik, W. Galjan, K. M. Hafkemeyer, W. Krautschneider","doi":"10.5220/0005772202220228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0005772202220228","url":null,"abstract":": This paper describes the design and testing of an ASIC for impedance spectroscopy of biological samples at frequencies up to 40 kHz. The circuit is designed in the 350 nm AMS H35B4 technology and enables the measurement of impedances in the range of 10 k W up to 28 M W . The design features a digital oscillator and a current-to-voltage converter. The ASIC is used to monitor the growth of yeast cell cultures and porcine chondrocytes, in real-time, using a standard 384-well plate and copper electrodes.","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127445600","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}
Corentin Altepe, S. Egi, Tamer Özyigit, P. Pierleoni
{"title":"Nerites - Underwater Monitoring System of Diver's Respiration and Regulator Performance using Intermediate Pressure Signal","authors":"Corentin Altepe, S. Egi, Tamer Özyigit, P. Pierleoni","doi":"10.5220/0005646601190124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0005646601190124","url":null,"abstract":"This study is about a system for monitoring the breathing cycles of divers and the functioning of regulators underwater. It warns the diver and other surrounding divers in case of long time cessation of respiration or if the regulator’s intermediate pressure is out of predefined limits, enabling immediate intervention to regulator and breathing problems. The system is equipped with two pressure sensors and a microprocessor. It can be quickly mounted on the scuba diver’s equipment to sense distortions in the intermediate pressure and to sense the depth while underwater. Generally all data, including dive profile, are logged and transferable to PC for post-dive analysis. The low and high level alarms enable immediate intervention in case of breathing or regulator problems. Major benefits of the system are rapid detection of respiration and regulator problems and ease of locating an unconscious or deceased diver. Additionally, this system aims at contributing to decompression illness research and at helping regulator manufacturers with the data it will collect while underwater. While this study focuses on the hardware development of the system, breathing detection algorithms are currently being studied and optimized off-line using data collected by the system.","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"93 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122307187","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}
Gi-sung Joo, You-Cheol Jang, K. Islam, Yong-Sang Kim
{"title":"Detection of DNA at the Microchip - Study of DNA Detection Microchip by Oxidation Peak of DNA","authors":"Gi-sung Joo, You-Cheol Jang, K. Islam, Yong-Sang Kim","doi":"10.5220/0002744001170120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0002744001170120","url":null,"abstract":"We have demonstrated the separation and detection of DNA on the microchip based on amperometric with capillary electrophoresis. To enhance analytic perfermance such as throughput and analysis time, electrophoretic separation of DNA in capillaries or on microchips has been investigated using various microchip structures. Compared with commonly used laser induced fluorescence method, this method is more compatible with microchip and offer improved portability and miniaturization. Through Cyclic voltammetric experimental, we could optimized detection voltage for detection of DNA. At the optimal detection voltage, DNA fragments were successfully separated and detected with high sensitivity and stable","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123966932","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":"Magnetometry using Electromagnetically Induced Transparency in a Room Temperature Vapour Cell - Developing an Optical Magnetometer that Utilises the Steep Dispersion Curve Observed in EIT to Detect Time Varying Magnetic Fields","authors":"Melody R. Blackman, B. Varcoe","doi":"10.5220/0001434501730177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5220/0001434501730177","url":null,"abstract":"The physiological importance of magnetic signals within biological systems has been investigated with ever increasing sensitivities over the last decade. Currently superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) are at the forefront of bio-magnetic diagnostics. In this research we aim to build an optics based magnetometer that can compete with the sensitivity of the SQUID but that runs at a lower start up and operational cost. To do this we intend to use the steep dispersion curve observed in the atomic physics effect electromagnetically induced transparency. This magnetometer can operate at room temperature, its design is a convenient method for monitoring bio-magnetic fields, making this technology an affordable technique for further bio-magnetic diagnostics.","PeriodicalId":357085,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115218300","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}