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Modeling Large Sparse Data for Feature Selection: Hospital Admission Predictions of the Dementia Patients using Primary Care Electronic Health Records
Gavin Tsang, Shang-Ming Zhou, Xianghua Xie
A growing elderly population suffering from incurable, chronic conditions such as dementia present a continual strain on medical services due to mental impairment paired with high comorbidity resulting in increased hospitalization risk. The identification of at risk individuals allows for... Read more
Posted on 25 NOV 2020
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Novel Technique for Noninvasive Detection of Localized Dynamic Brain Signals by Using Transcranial Static Magnetic Fields
Osamu Hiwaki
The techniques for noninvasive measurement of brain function such as electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) have been used in diagnosing brain conditions. However, the conventional techniques have critical limitations of spatial... Read more
Posted on 18 NOV 2020
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The Influence of Impeller Geometries on Hemolysis in Bearingless Centrifugal Pumps
Pascal Puentener, Marcel Schuck, Johann W. Kolar
Goal: The importance of the main impeller design parameters in bearingless centrifugal pumps with respect to hemolysis for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) applications are studied in this work. Methods: Impeller prototypes were designed based on theoretical... Read more
Posted on 13 NOV 2020
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Design of a Device for Lower Limb Prophylaxis and Exercise
K Vinay, Krishna Nagaraj, H R Arvinda, Vazhayil Vikas, Madhav Rao
The problem of immobility of legs leading to a potentially life threatening condition including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is well known. The reduced mobility of leg affects a large number of patients in a wide range of clinical scenarios spanning... Read more
Posted on 10 NOV 2020
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Modeling the Steady-State Effects of Mean Arterial Pressure on the Kidneys
Benjamin James Czerwin, Sandip Patel, Caitlyn M. Chiofolo, Jiayao Yuan, Nicolas W. Chbat
Goal: We describe the relationship between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) since therapies affecting MAP can have large effects on kidney function. Methods: We developed a closed-loop, steady-state mechanistic model of the human kidney with a... Read more
Posted on 9 NOV 2020
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Directed Connectivity Analysis of the Neuro-Cardio- and Respiratory Systems Reveals Novel Biomarkers of Susceptibility to SUDEP
Noah Hutson, Farnaz Rezaei, Nicole Gautier, Jagadeeswaran Indumathy, Edward Glasscock, Leon D Iasemidis
The paper describes the results from a unique experimental and analytical study in a well-controlled animal model of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). As the name implies, SUDEP is difficult to impossible to study in humans due to the... Read more
Posted on 9 NOV 2020
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The COSMIC Bubble Helmet: A non-invasive positive pressure ventilation system for COVID-19
Vionarica Gusti, Wan Jun Wu, Arpan Grover, Sabian Chiu, Kai-Wen Su, Erica Ma, Chanelle K Chow, Ella Sit, Jun Lim, Abhijit Phandhari, Mattias Park, Ryan Lee, Faisal Shahril, Shawn Lim, Christopher Nguan, Daniel Driedger, Avinash K Sinha, Ivan G Scrooby, Neilson J Mclean, Michael W Lee, Tyler David Yan
The Cosmic Bubble Helmet is a modified helmet non-invasive pressure ventilator that is an alternative to invasive ventilation. With a flexible neck seal and transparent hood, the device is effective in minimizing viral aerosolization risk and is designed for the... Read more
Posted on 9 NOV 2020
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A Feasibility Study of Non-invasive Continuous Estimation of Brachial Pressure Derived from Arterial and Venous Lines During Dialysis
Jill Stewart, Paul Stewart, Tom Walker, Daniela Viramontes Horner, Bethany Lucas, Kelly White, Andy Muggleton, Mel Morris, Nicholas M. Selby, Maarten W. Taal
Objective: Intradialytic haemodynamic instability is a significant clinical problem, leading to end-organ ischaemia and contributing to morbidity and mortality in haemodialysis patients. Non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitoring is not currently part of routine practice but may aid detection and prevention... Read more
Posted on 5 NOV 2020
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Wearable adaptive resistance training improves ankle strength, walking efficiency and mobility in cerebral palsy: a pilot clinical trial
Benjamin C. Conner, Nushka M. Remec, Elizabeth K. Orum, Emily M. Frank, Zachary F. Lerner
Goal: To determine the efficacy of wearable adaptive resistance training for rapidly improving walking ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Six children with spastic CP (five males, one female; mean age 14y 11mo; three hemiplegic, three diplegic; Gross... Read more
Posted on 2 NOV 2020
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Quantifying Tremor in Essential Tremor using Inertial Sensors — Validation of an Algorithm
Patrick McGurrin, James McNames, Tianxia Wu, Mark Hallett, Dietrich Haubenberger
Background Assessment of essential tremor is often done by a trained clinician who observes the limbs during different postures and actions and subsequently rates the tremor. While this method has been shown to be reliable, the inter- and intra-rater reliability... Read more
Posted on 22 OCT 2020