Medical engineering topic list of research papers
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Effects of Zao Huang Mixture () on the Expressions of TGF-β1 and Col IV in Human Glomerular Mesangial Cells Cultured in High Glucose Environment
Objective To investigate the effect of Zao Huang Mixture ( ZHM) on expressions of growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and collagen IV (Col IV) in human glomerular mesangial cells (GMC) cultured in high-glucose...
2011 / Jian-wei JU, Shou-han MU, Yan-zhi YIN, Cong-kui LÜ, Xiao-yan SUN, et al. -
Electrodermal Activity at Acupoints: Literature Review and Recommendations for Reporting Clinical Trials
Abstract Electrodermal activity (EDA) at acupuncture points (acupoints) has been investigated for its utility as a diagnostic aid, a therapeutic monitoring tool, and a physiological outcome measure. The research methodologies reported in...
2011 / Agatha P. Colbert, Keith Spaulding, Adrian Larsen, Andrew C. Ahn, Janet A. Cutro -
Cluster-based Communication and Load Balancing for Simulations on Dynamically Adaptive Grids
Abstract The present paper introduces a new communication and load-balancing scheme based on a clustering of the grid which we use for the efficient parallelization of simulations on dynamically adaptive grids. With a partitioning...
2014 / Martin Schreiber, Hans-Joachim Bungartz -
Study of the Vibromyographic Signal as a Means for Quantifying Muscular Effort
Abstract The present work describes an effort to quantify the level of muscular activation by monitoring and processing muscular vibrations under isometric conditions. The history and nature of vibromyography (VMG) are examined, and a brief review...
2009 / Joseph J. Sarver, Rahamim Seliktar -
A Mass Data Update Method in Distributed Systems
Abstract Today, distributed business systems are used widely, and the consistency of their databases are maintained by the distributed transactions. On the other hand, a great deal of data is often updated in a lump-sum in the business systems. And, ...
2013 / Tsukasa Kudo, Yui Takeda, Masahiko Ishino, Kenji Saotome, Nobuhiro Kataoka -
Computerized physician order entry of a sedation protocol is not associated with improved sedation practice or outcomes in critically ill patients2015 / Samir H. Haddad, Catherine B. Gonzales, Ahmad M. Deeb, Hani M. Tamim, Abdulaziz S. AlDawood, et al.
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Normalized gradient fields for nonlinear motion correction of DCE-MRI time series
Abstract Dynamic MR image recordings (DCE-MRI) of moving organs using bolus injections create two different types of dynamics in the images: (i) spatial motion artifacts due to patient movements, breathing and physiological pulsations that we want...
2013 / Erlend Hodneland, Arvid Lundervold, Jarle Rørvik, Antonella Z. Munthe-Kaas -
Effects of M II stage oocytes zona pellucida birefringence on pregnancy outcome
Abstract Objective To explore the effects of different M II stage oocytes zona pellucida birefringence on pregnancy outcome. Methods A total of 46 couples with...
2013 / Jia Luo, Yan-Wen Xu, Ming-Fang Zhang, Ling Gao, Cong Fang, et al. -
Application of Narcotrend® Monitor for Evaluation of Depth of Anesthesia in Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: a Prospective Control Study
Abstract Background and objectives To investigate the clinic effectiveness, safety and feasibility of Narcotrend® monitor for evaluation of depth of anesthesia in congenital heart disease (CHD) infants undergoing cardiac surgery. ...
2013 / Yiyan Jiang, Bin Qiao, Lili Wu, Xiaona Lin -
Narrow QRS Tachycardia at a Rate of 150 per Minute in a 48-year-old Healthy Woman2012 / Tohru Ohe
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Ultrasonographic Measurement of the Respiratory Variation in the Inferior Vena Cava Diameter Is Predictive of Fluid Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract Respiratory variation in the inferior vena cava (ΔIVC) has been extensively studied with respect to its value in predicting fluid responsiveness, but the results are conflicting. This systematic review was aimed at investigating the...
2014 / Zhongheng Zhang, Xiao Xu, Sheng Ye, Lei Xu -
Changes in Electrical Skin Resistance at Gallbladder 34 (GB34)
Abstract Objective Electrodermal screening is widely used in the acupuncture community for point location, diagnosis and therapy. However the underlying theory that electrical skin resistance (ESR) of an area corresponding to an...
2009 / Sybille Kramer, Daniela Zaps, Bernhard Wiegele, Dominik Irnich -
Optical flow background estimation for real-time pan/tilt camera object tracking
Abstract As Computer Vision (CV) techniques develop, pan/tilt camera systems are able to enhance data capture capabilities over static camera systems. In order for these systems to be effective for metrology purposes, they will need to respond to...
2013 / Daniel D. Doyle, Alan L. Jennings, Jonathan T. Black -
Potential Role of Coregistered Photoacoustic and Ultrasound Imaging in Ovarian Cancer Detection and Characterization
Abstract Currently, there is no adequate technology to detect early stage ovarian cancers. Most of the cancers in the ovary are detected when the cancer has already metastasized to other parts of the body. As a result, ovarian cancer has the highest ...
2014 / Andres Aguirre, Yasaman Ardeshirpour, Mary M. Sanders, Molly Brewer, Quing Zhu -
Functional mechanism of Pingchuanning Decoction on adjustment of clara cell secretory protein in airway remodeling of asthmatic rats
Abstract Objective To study the functional mechanism of Pingchuanning Decoction in treatment of airway remodeling in asthmatic rats. Methods Eighty healthy Wistar...
2013 / Xiang-ming FANG, Jun LI, Ze-geng LI, Xiao-bo DONG -
Surface coating reduces degradation rate of magnesium alloy developed for orthopaedic applications
Summary Magnesium (Mg) or its alloys have shown great potential as promising biocorrosive or biodegradable implantation materials and/or internal fixators, owing to their good biocompatibility and osteoinductive potential. However, poor...
2013 / Jian Tang, Jiali Wang, Xinhui Xie, Peng Zhang, Yuxiao Lai, et al. -
Sluggish Upstroke of Signal-Averaged QRS Complex. An Arrhythmogenic Sign in Patients with Anteroseptal Myocardial Infarction
Non-invasive recording of the late potential (LP) by signal-averaging technique is useful in predicting ventricular tachycardia (VT), especially in patients with myocardial infarction (MI). However, the rate of positive LP is much lower in anterior or anteroseptal ...
2012 / Masafumi Kanemura, Takao Katoh, Takashi Tanaka, Shin-ichiro Kamei, Shin-ichi Kuroki, et al. -
Bond strength analysis of the bone cement- stem interface of hip arthroplasties
Abstract Objective To study and establish the preliminary linear and modified models for the interface shear mechanics performance between implant and bone cement and to explore its damage significance. ...
2014 / Lan-Feng Zhang, Shi-Rong Ge, Hong-Tao Liu, Kai-Jin Guo, Shu-Yang Han, et al. -
The Rho/Rho-kinase Systems Are Involved in Rapid Pacing-induced Changes of Atrial Refractory Period in a Canine Model
Abstract Introduction: The Rho/Rho-kinase pathway has been related to various physiological responses of the cardiovascular system. Previous reports have suggested a significant effect of Rho signals on the electrophysiological characteristics of...
2012 / Hiroshi Furusho, Satoru Sakagami, Masayuki Takamura, Katsunori Kitano, Tsuyoshi Abe, et al. -
An Aggressive Strategy for Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm Including a Combination of Catheter Ablation and Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy Benefits Patients with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
The effects of restoration and maintenance of sinus rhythm by a combination of catheter ablation and antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) on atrial function in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) remain unknown. In 15 patients with chronic AF (>1 year), we...
2012 / Tetsuya Haruna, Shigeru Ikeguchi, Shinsaku Takeda, Naoki Amaya, Tatsuhiko Hata, et al.