Browsing 3.3. 2023 Volume 20, Issue No. 8. by Issue Date
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Lung Ultrasound Imaging and Image Processing with Artificial Intelligence Methods for Bedside Diagnostic Examinations
(2023)Artificial Intelligence-assisted radiology has shown to offer significant benefits in clinical care. Physicians often face challenges in identifying the underlying causes of acute respiratory failure. One method employed ... -
Staining Independent Nonrigid Iterative Registration Method, for Microscopic Samples
(2023)Using digital microscope scanners, gigapixel-scale images for tissue samples are scanned in a minute, which provides an opportunity for quantitative evaluation at the cellular or gene level. However, to make an accurate ... -
Effect of Single-Slice CT Segmentation Methods on Fat Volume and Body Shape Estimation
(2023)Several automatic and semi-automatic algorithms for adipose tissue (AT) segmentation in CT have been proposed. Our study aimed to determine the effect of the preselected HU range, on the resulting AT volumes and establish ... -
Development of a Research Testbed for Intraoperative Optical Spectroscopy Tumor Margin Assessment
(2023)Surgical intervention is a primary treatment option for early-stage cancers. However, the difficulty of intraoperative tumor margin assessment contributes to a high rate of incomplete tumor resection, necessitating ... -
Enhancing Autonomous Skill Assessment of Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Comprehensive Analysis of Global and Gesture-Level Techniques applied on the JIGSAWS Dataset
(2023)Improved surgical skills play a crucial role in ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Tra- ditional methods for skill assessment include self-rating questionnaires and expert eval- uations, but these approaches are prone ... -
Telerehabilitation After Brain Injuries: Its Efficacy and Role in Reducing Healthcare Burdens
(2023)Rehabilitation following brain injuries, such as stroke and other traumatic injuries, presents significant challenges for both patients and healthcare systems. Traditional in- person rehabilitation often requires regular ... -
Exploring Robustness in Blood Glucose Control with Unannounced Meal Intake for Type-1 Diabetes Patient
(2023)The importance of efficient diabetes treatment and its’ reliable automation is rising with the prevalence of this chronic condition worldwide. Robustness is one of the enablers of the safe automation of plasma glucose ... -
Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing of a Patented, Left Ventricle Assist Device Positioning Tool – 3D Navigated Surgical Treatment of End-Stage Heart Failure
(2023)The Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), is a leading therapy option for patients with end-stage heart failure. A successful LVAD implantation is influenced by various factors, which are difficult or impossible to ... -
Localization and Conversion of Single Cell Positions from Static High-Resolution Digital Images to Lasermicrodissector Coordinate System through Utilization of References and 2D Transformation Techniques
(2023)laser microdissection technique for tissue excision has been developed to replace the slow, manual positioning of the laser with a roller. The method consists of the 3DHistech- P1000 digital tissue scanner, MorphCheck ... -
Results from the Study of Lesions Created by Robot-Assisted Radiofrequency Ablation
(2023)he integration of robotic systems in radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation, has the potential to enhance both the efficiency and safety of the procedure. The objective of our research was to develop and implement a ... -
Virtual Reality in Cerebrovascular Rehabilitation: A Mini Review on Clinical Efficacy and Neurological Impacts
(2023)The application of virtual reality (VR) technology in both upper and lower limb rehabilitation represents a significant advancement in the field of medicine. VR-based therapies provide patients with the opportunity to ... -
Exploring a Markov Model Framework to Quantify Societal Preferences, Concerning Age and Severity of Disease, for Health Resource Allocation
(2023)Certain health problems are considered as a normal part of ageing, hence are more acceptable at older, rather than at younger ages. In the context of this research, acceptability has been defined as the proportion of the ... -
10 Pragmatic Points to Consider When Performing a Systematic Literature Review of Clinical Evidence on Digital Medical Devices
(2023)Innovative Digital Medical Devices (DMDs) are gaining a growing importance in healthcare, thus the interest regarding their actual clinical value is increasing. Gathering and evaluating all available clinical evidence ... -
Modelling Individual Hand Hygiene Habits, Through the Introduction of a Smart Digital Dispensing System, in a Healthcare Institution
(2023)In general, properly performed hand disinfection. by healthcare workers, plays a crucial role in reducing the number of nosocomial infections. My research project focuses on a ward of a health care institution, where a ... -
Examining the Efficacy of Lower Extremity Exoskeletons in the Rehabilitation Process of Spinal Cord Injury Patients – Case Studies
(2023)Patients suffering from spinal cord injury (SCI) have shown a growing number in recent times. The effects of SCI have severe consequences, not only to the individual but their family and close surroundings too. The ... -
Standardized Test Method to Assess the Functions and Working Characteristics of Handrub Dispensers
(2023)Hand hygiene with Alcohol-based handrub (ABHR) is commonly employed in healthcare facilities, and dispensers are the primary means of delivering handrub during hospital work. The reliable dosing of these dispensers is a ...