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Smart Capsule for Targeted Detection of Inflammation Levels Inside the Gi Tract

Smart Capsule for Targeted Detection of Inflammation Levels Inside the Gi Tract

Smart Capsule for Targeted Detection of Inflammation Levels Inside the Gi Tract 427 240 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
Novel smart capsule enables region-specific GI inflammation monitoring with integrated MPO sensor and low-power wireless communication, revolutionizing personalized IBD management. read more
Transmission Coefficient-Based Monitoring of Microwave Ablation: Development and Experimental Evaluation in Ex Vivo Tissue

Transmission Coefficient-Based Monitoring of Microwave Ablation: Development and Experimental Evaluation in Ex Vivo Tissue

Transmission Coefficient-Based Monitoring of Microwave Ablation: Development and Experimental Evaluation in Ex Vivo Tissue 768 432 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
We demonstrate the feasibility of monitoring microwave ablation zone growth with the same antennas used for delivering ablation, potentially offering a means for real-time intraprocedural assessment. read more
Measurement and Analysis of In Vivo Gastroduodenal Slow Wave Patterns Using Anatomically-Specific Cradles and Electrodes

Measurement and Analysis of In Vivo Gastroduodenal Slow Wave Patterns Using Anatomically-Specific Cradles and Electrodes

Measurement and Analysis of In Vivo Gastroduodenal Slow Wave Patterns Using Anatomically-Specific Cradles and Electrodes 789 444 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
This study describes novel measurement and analysis methods for in vivo bioelectrical slow waves and documents physiological phenomena in high-resolution across the gastroduodenal junction for the first time. read more
Sensing and Controlling Strategy for Upper Extremity Prosthetics Based on Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer

Sensing and Controlling Strategy for Upper Extremity Prosthetics Based on Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer

Sensing and Controlling Strategy for Upper Extremity Prosthetics Based on Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer 712 356 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
A novel wearable A-mode ultrasound system based on PMUTs enables accurate gesture recognition, simplifies probes, eliminates the need for gel and complex circuits, promising simplified prosthetic control. read more
FLEX: FLexible transducer with EXternal tracking for ultrasound imaging with patient-specific geometry estimation

FLEX: FLexible transducer with EXternal tracking for ultrasound imaging with patient-specific geometry estimation

FLEX: FLexible transducer with EXternal tracking for ultrasound imaging with patient-specific geometry estimation 1920 1080 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
This study presents the patient-specific flexible ultrasound probe geometry estimation for real-time imaging with accurate anatomical structure and encourages utilizing the proposed imaging concept for image-guided interventions. read more
Biomechanical MEMS Electrostatic Energy Harvester for Pacemaker Application: a study of optimal interface circuit

Biomechanical MEMS Electrostatic Energy Harvester for Pacemaker Application: a study of optimal interface circuit

Biomechanical MEMS Electrostatic Energy Harvester for Pacemaker Application: a study of optimal interface circuit 700 394 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
This work presents a solution to extend the battery lifetime by converting biomechanical heartbeats energy into electricity using an innovative electrostatic MEMS energy harvesting device. Based on the energy consumed by the latest generation of leadless commercial pacemakers, this solution has experimentally demonstrated the possibility of extending pacemaker battery life by up to 44%, and holds out the prospect of total battery replacement. read more
A Novel Articulating Chip–on–Tip Endoscope for Dynamic Middle Ear Surgical Visualization

A Novel Articulating Chip–on–Tip Endoscope for Dynamic Middle Ear Surgical Visualization

A Novel Articulating Chip–on–Tip Endoscope for Dynamic Middle Ear Surgical Visualization 2560 1440 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
A novel Articulating Chip-on-Tip Endoscope (ACoT Endo) to enhance visualization during pediatric middle ear surgeries, reducing mastoidectomy instances. It integrates a cable-driven distal end and Chip-on-Tip cameras for improved visualization. read more
Nonlinear Frequency Mixing Ultrasound Imaging of Nanoscale Contrast Agents

Nonlinear Frequency Mixing Ultrasound Imaging of Nanoscale Contrast Agents

Nonlinear Frequency Mixing Ultrasound Imaging of Nanoscale Contrast Agents 2560 1045 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
To improve nanobubble contrast agents’ diagnostic efficacy, we introduce a real-time ultrasound frequency mixing method that enhances nanobubble nonlinearity and amplifies their acoustic signal via a dual-frequency waveform excitation. read more
High-energy pacing in the jejunum elicits pulsatile segmental contractions

High-energy pacing in the jejunum elicits pulsatile segmental contractions

High-energy pacing in the jejunum elicits pulsatile segmental contractions 750 422 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
Pacing the small intestine induces localized segmental contractions. This is the first study to utilize video mapping techniques to track and quantify the pacing response in the small intestine. read more
Transcutaneous Magnet Localizer for a Self-Contained Myokinetic Prosthetic Hand

Transcutaneous Magnet Localizer for a Self-Contained Myokinetic Prosthetic Hand

Transcutaneous Magnet Localizer for a Self-Contained Myokinetic Prosthetic Hand 750 422 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)
An embedded transcutaneous magnet localizer that can seamlessly integrate into a self-contained limb prosthesis, allowing amputees to intuitively control a prosthetic hand using implanted magnets, through the so called myokinetic interface. read more