Medical equipment, devices and techniques Books

Book SynopsisChapter1. Introduction to Tropical Diseases.- Chapter.2. Technological Advances for Diagnosing Tropical Diseases.- Chapter.3. Biosensors and Wearable Technologies for Early Detection and Monitoring of Tropical Diseases.- Chapter.4. Innovations in Disease Surveillance and Monitoring.- Chapter.5.Technologies for Predictive Modeling of Tropical Diseases.- Chapter.6. Statistical Models for Effective Management of Tropical Diseases.- Chapter.7 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Tropical Disease Management.- Chapter.8. Mobile Health and Telemedicine for Tropical Diseases.- Chapter.9. Smart Technologies for Tropical Disease Prevention and Control.- Chapter 10. Biotechnological Innovations for Tropical Disease Management.- Chapter.11.Biotechnological Innovations for Tropical Disease Management.- Chapter.12. Technological Innovations in Tropical Diseases Treatment and Therapeutics.- Chapter.13. Challenges and Ethical Considerations in Technological Interventions in the Management of Tropical Diseases.- Chapter 14 Potential Future Trends in Managing Tropical Diseases.

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Book SynopsisGenerative AI in Medical Imaging.- Generative AI in Pandemic Prediction.- Application of GenAI in Synthetic Data Generation in the healthcare system.- Application of GenAI in Clinical Administration Support.- Application of Generative AI in Patient Engagement.- Application of Generative AI in Drug discovery.- Application of Generative AI in Resource Optimization in Healthcare Systems.- Ethics and Regulations in Generative AI.

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Book SynopsisPreface.- Introduction.- Health and Social Needs of Older People in the 21st Century.- Aging at the Nexus of AgeTech and the Evolution of Health Care and Health Service.- Health Care and Health Service Delivery for the Home Environment.- Long Term Residential Care.- Rehabilitation.- Primary Care and Care Coordination.- Electronic Health Records.- Aging and Falling through the Cracks of Health Care Delivery.- A Vision for Health Care and AgeTech in the 21st Century.- Concluding Remarks About the Future.- LIST OF ACRONYMS.- Appendix A: Questions and Challenges for Readers.- GLOSSARY.- INDEX.

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Book SynopsisThe digital revolution in healthcare.- Health data protection in the era of digital revolution.- Cybersecurity in healthcare.- The right to healthcare and universal digital access: from exclusivity of few to a fundamental right.- Algorithms to identify compulsive gamblers, damage prevention and the operation of law.- Artificial intelligence, Machine Learning and its applications in healthcare.- Cloud computing in healthcare.- Big health data.- Electronic medical records and how the process of care can improve with technology of registries.- Health systems integration: what have been done so far and what the future holds.- Development and validation of applications for healthcare.- Smartphone applications used for health promotion and disease monitoring.- Wearables, smartwatches and other devices for health promotion and care.- Internet of Things and the health sector.- Telemedicine and the multiple possibilities of remote consultation.- Telepsychology: pros and cons of online mental health care.- Nutrition care in the digital era.- Physical exercises online: are effective or « in person » is better?.- Nursing and technology: a real alliance for better healthcare.- Experiences of augmented reality in disease treatment.- Games and their multiple possible uses in healthcare.- Metaverse inclusion in healthcare.- Robots and novel possibilities of care.- Brain-machine interface: science fiction or reality?.- The future of healthcare: what the digital revolution could provide us for a better health?.

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Book Synopsis.- Biomedical Electronics and Devices:.- A Sensitive Method to Rapidly Identify GBS..- Low-Cost Flexible Sensor Glove For Measuring Functional Finger Range of Motion In Daily Activities..- EMG-Based Action Unit Recognition: Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, and Real-Time Classification..- RehabVisual:A Platform for Visual Stimulation Applied to Patients with Multiple Sclerosis..- Design and Numerical Optimization of a Lab-on-a-Chip Device for Blood Cells’ Analysis..- Cardiorespiratory and Bicep Muscle Responses to Assembly Line Work Volume..- Towards the Development of Safer Biomedical Devices for ECGAcquisition: Using DPI for the Assessment of Electromagnetic Susceptibility..-Bioimaging:.- A Comparative Study of Deep Neural Network Architectures in Magnification Invariant Breast Cancer Histopathology Image Analysis.- Cross-Domain Evaluation of Few-Shot Classification Models: Natural Images vs. Histopathological Images..- Bioinformatics Models, Methods and Algorithms:.- Modeling the Mechanism of Sprouting Angiogenesis in Tumor Using Petri Nets..- A Linear Algorithm for Efficient Representation of k-mer Sets Using De Bruijn Graphs..- Hematoxylin and Eosin Stained Images Artificially Generated by StyleGAN Model Conditioned on Immunohistochemical Ki67 Index..- Patch Based Analysis with Machine Learning to Aid Breast CancerRecurrence Prediction..- Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing:.- Advancements in Camera-Based Oxygen Desaturation Monitoring in Sleep Apnea Patients..- Technical Test of a Dry Electrode Headset for EEG Measurement Under Microgravity..- Muscle Synergy and Co-Contraction Effects on Joystick Manipulation..- Health Informatics:.- Application of Formal Concept Analysis to Characterize Social Behaviors ..- Combining Languages to Set a PACS on FHIR..- Evaluating the Viability of Neural Networks for Analyzing Electromyography Data in Home Rehabilitation: Estimating Load on the Leg..- Enhancing Emotional Well-Being through Virtual Reality: The 2ViTA-B Cognitive System..- Predicting the Bed Occupancy in a Hospital..- Markov Chain Analysis of Interpersonal Attachment Measured by a Digital Application: An Observational Study..- Elevating Heart Failure Care: Innovations in Remote Patient Monitoring Through the RETENTION Platform..- Semantic Integration of Heterogeneous PGHD Sources in a Digital Health System..- Classification of Augmented Motor Imagery Data Using Various Representations of Feature Vectors..- Diagnosis of Resting Tremor in Parkinson’s Disease Using Accelerometer and Gyroscope Sensors Built into a Smartwatch.

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Book SynopsisBiomaterials are composed of metallic materials, ceramics, polymers, composites and hybrid materials. Biomaterials used in human beings require safety regulations, toxicity, allergic reaction, etc. When used as implantable materials their biological compatibility, biomechanical compatibility, and morphological compatibility must be acessed. This book explores the design and requirements of biomaterials for the use in implantology.

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Book Synopsis.- Mental health and disease prediction..- Data Augmentation and Instruction Fine-Tuning for ADR Detection..- Deep Fusion Network with Feature Engineering for Discharge Risk Assessment..- Analysis of Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic Complications in Pediatric Acute Liver Failure..- PMFNet: Pseudo-modal fusion network for obstructive sleep apnea detection using single-lead ECG signals..- VisionLLM-based Multimodal Fusion Network for Glottic Carcinoma Early Detection..- RAG Combined with Instruction Tuning for Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Differentiation Thinking..- Drug prediction and Knowledge map..- MBF-DTI: A fused multi-dimensional biochemical feature-based drug target prediction method based on heterogeneous graph attention networks..- Structure and pseudo-ligand based drug discovery for disease targets..- Multi-channel hypergraph convolutional network predicts circRNA-drug sensitivity associations..- Knowledge Infusion Framework with LLMs for Few-Shot Biomedical Relation Extraction..- A review of drug-target interaction prediction methods..- The Joint Entity-Relation Extraction Model Based on Span and Interactive Fusion Representation for Chinese Medical Texts with Complex Semantics..- Multi-task learning-based knowledge graph question answering for pediatric epilepsy..- Hypertension Medication Recommendation Based on Synergy and Selectivity of Heterogeneous Medical Entities..- Integrating TCM's "One Root of Medicine and Food" Principle into Dietary Recommendations with Retrieval-Augmented LLMs..- OAGLLM: A Retrieval-Augmented Large Language Model for Medication Instructions.

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Book SynopsisArtificial Intelligence in Enhancing Electronic Health Record Systems: A Comprehensive Survey.- Complex Query Optimization in Sepsis Data Using Learned Index with Data Transformation.- A Novel Feature Selection Framework Based on Large Language Models.- LTGAN: Multi-label Time-series GAN with Constraints for Electronic Health Records Generation.- Multi-condition Join Query Optimization For Disease-specific Data Exploration Based On Data Lake.- Multi-modal Medical Data Management Platform Based on Data Lake.- Comparative Study of Machine Learning Algorithms for IoT Cyber Threat Detection in Healthcare Information Systems.- Myocardial Band Transformer Network for Detecting Myocardial Ischemia in 2D Echocardiography.- Deep Learning-Enabled Electronic Health Records for Accurate Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Retrospective, Prospective, Diagnostic Study.- V-GnNet: Voxel and Graph Node Based Network for Continuously Consistent Artery and Vein Classification in Non-contrast CT Images.- Multilabel Classification for Cancer Subtypes.- TG.Net:A deep learning model combining attention mechanism for effective prediction of multi stages of Chronic Kidney Disease.- A Deep Transfer Learning Approach for Predicting Diabetes Complications Using Genomic Data.- Using machine learning to predict the risk severity of late effects of a childhood rhabdomyosarcoma survivors.- Predicting C-section Outcomes among Bangladeshi Women: A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Techniques.- Exploring Relations between Depression and Cognitive Impairment.- Investigating Roles of Immune Functions in Depression by Using Knowledge Graph Approach.- EEG Sleep Classification Based on Fourier-Bessel Technique Coupled with LS-SVM.- An AI driven framework for EEG based-BCI technology.- Perceptions of Academic Performance and Mental Health Among Pharmacy Students Across Different Learning Modalities.- Epilepsy Detection from Weighted EEG Graph (WEG) using Novel Feature- Normalized Weighted Forgotten Topological Index (NWFT-index).- Extended Knowledge Graphs of Depression.- IBDR-Net: A Computerized Framework for Irregular Brain Signal Data Recognition.- Physical Human Activity Recognition Based on Spectral Graph Wavelet Transforms Integrated with Machine Learning Model.- Robust Approach for Human Activity Recognition Using Decomposition Technique Based Machine Learning Models.- The Impact of COVID-19 and the Ukrainian war on the share market index for the Australian Financial sector.- The Impact of COVID-19 on Global GMAT Test-Taking Patterns: A Statistical Analysis.- A Geriatric Disease Medical Consultation System Based on Multi-Agent Architecture and Knowledge Graph.- Impact of social media on heart health-related behaviours in health promotion interventions: sentiment analysis of tweets linked to the American Heart Month campaigns.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Structure and bonding 3. Metallic biomaterials 4. Bioceramics 5. Polymeric biomaterials 6. Hard tissues and orhopedic soft tissues 7. Composite biomaterials 8. Tissue-biomaterials interactions 9. Orthopedic and dental biomedical devices 10. Soft tissue replacement and repair 11. Materials and devices for sensors and detectors: biocatalysts, bio imaging, and devices with integrated biological functionality 12. Biodegradable materials for medical applications

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Book SynopsisTwo of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a medical device are its usability and accessibility. This is important not only for health care providers, but also for older patients and users with disabilities or activity limitations. Medical Instrumentation: Accessibility and Usability Considerations focuses on how lack of usability and accessibility pose problems for designers and users of medical devices, and how to overcome these limitations. Divided into five broad sections, the book first addresses the nature and extent of the problem by identifying access barriers, human factors, and policy issues focused on the existing infrastructure. The subsequent sections examine responses to the problem, beginning with tools for usability and accessibility analysis and principles of design for medical instrumentation. Building on this foundation, the third section focuses on recommendations for design guidelines while the fourth section explores emerging trends andTable of ContentsBackground: The Problem, Existing Infrastructure, and Possible Solutions. Tools for Usability and Accessibility Analysis. Considerations in Design Guideline Development. Considerations in Emerging Trends and Technologies. Outputs of the Workshop: Key Knowledge Gaps, Barriers, Recommendations. Appendices. Glossary of Terms.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a current view of the research and commercial landscape of diagnostics devices, particularly those that utilize microscale technologies, intended for both patient and laboratory use. Common diagnostic devices that are based on microfluidic principles include glucose sensors for diabetic patients and over-the-counter pregnancy tests. Other diagnostic devices are being developed to quickly test a patient for bacterial and viral infections, and other diseases. The chapters, written by experts from around the world, discuss how to fabricate, apply, and market microfluidic diagnostic chips for lab and at-home use. Most importantly, the book also contains a discussion of topics relevant to the private sector, including patient-focused, market-oriented development of diagnostics devices.Chapter9 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.Table of ContentsPrefaceSeries EditorEditorsContributorsSection I Microfluidic Devices for Diagnostics1. Handheld Microfluidics for Point-of-CareIn Vitro Diagnostics2. Body-Worn Microfluidic Sensors3. Fabrication and Applications of Paper-Based Microfluidics4. Printed Wax-Ink Valves for Multistep Assays in PaperAnalytical Devices5. Mycofluidics: Miniaturization of Mycotoxin Analysis6. Planar Differential Mobility Spectrometry forClinical Breath DiagnosticsSection II Applications in Disease Detection7. Rapid Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases UsingMicrofluidic Systems8. Microfluidics for Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Advances,Scalability, and ChallengesSection III Practical Aspects of Developinga Commercial Diagnostic Device9. Starting with the End in Mind by Developing Diagnosticsaround User Needs10. Incorporating the Needs of Users into the Development ofDiagnostics for Global Health: A Framework and Two CaseStudiesIndex

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Book SynopsisMassage, aromatherapy, reflexology and a variety of relaxation techniques are frequently used in hospices, supportive care settings and some hospitals. However, there are still gaps and limitations in the choices offered to patients. HEARTS (Hands-on, Empathy, Aromas, Relaxation, Textures, Sound) was devised to bridge this gap for complementary therapists, patients, carers and health care professionals. HEARTS can be used either on its own, or integrated with a conventional complementary therapy. It can also be used easily by health care workers (and carers) who are not qualified in any therapies. By discussing principles which may influence the effectiveness of touch and relaxation therapies, the book emphasises that there are 'easy' approaches that can be utilised when working with distressed and vulnerable patients.By developing an understanding of touch, aromas and the sound of the human voice, Combining Touch and Relaxation Skills for Cancer Care guides practitioners in helping their patients achieve a state of relaxation and calm as quickly and easily as possible.Trade ReviewWith this book, Ann has created a wonderful fusion of knowledge and narrative. She offers the reader a clear rationale as to why she incorporated each aspect of HEARTS into her practice. She leads us on a journey, showing the evolution of this precious technique, illustrating with case studies at every stage. Fantastic! -- Jacqui Stringer, Clinical Lead for Tissue Viability and Complementary Health & Wellbeing, Christie NHS TrustIn this book, Ann Carter masterly explains and illustrates the entire HEARTS process for professional users from a theoretical to a practical point of view. As HEARTS undoubtedly is a multisensorial technique much needed in these challenging times for the supportive care within the healthcare system, this is a must-read informative book for nurses and therapists working in cancer settings and palliative care. Excellent! -- Jonathan Benavides, Clinical aromatherapist, director Essentia Nobilis, HEARTS teacher, educator, counsellorThis is a helpful book for anyone who is dealing with cancer patients or the chronically ill who would like to give them some gentle touch therapy to alleviate pain and to nurture the emotions and spirits of the receiver. In fact it would be very pleasant for anyone to receive or to give. I hope HEARTS will contribute to more merit being given to touch therapy in general. -- Rachel Nicolle FwSS * Shiatsu Health Point *

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Book SynopsisSimulations are an integral part of medical education today. Many universities have simulation centers, so-called skills labs, where students and medical personal can practice diagnostics and procedures on life-like mannequins. Others offer simulation courses in the different sub-disciplines. In the pre-clinical phase, simulations are used to illustrate basic principles in physiology, anatomy, genetics, and biochemistry. For example, simulations can show how the metabolism of enzymes changes in the presence of inhibitors, illustrating drug actions. This book covers all areas of simulations in medicine, starting from the molecular level via tissues and organs to the whole body. At the beginning of each chapter, a biological phenomenon is described, such as cell communication, gene translation, or the action of anti-carcinogenic drugs on tumors. In the following, simulations that illustrate these phenomena are discussed in detail, with the focus on how to use and interpret these simulations. The book is complemented by topics such as serious games and distance medicine. The book is based on a course for medical students organized in the editor's department. Every year, around 300 international undergraduate medical students take the course.

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Book SynopsisMärchenhaft und bildend zugleich: Das weltweit allererste Biotechnologie-Buch im lustigen lockeren Cartoon-Stil! Die Story: Eine Sternschnuppe fällt auf die Erde in das Königreich Makronesien. Als König Richard VIII. den Sternenstaub unter dem Super-Mikroskop untersucht, entdeckt er ein nanoskopisch kleines intelligentes Wesen in einem Mikro-Raumschiff ... Professor Nanoroo ist vom Planeten Nano zur Erde gekommen, um die menschliche Biotechnologie zu verstehen. Neugierig kommuniziert er mit den Menschen, fragt allen ein Loch in den Bauch. Nanoroo begegnet brotbackenden und bierbrauenden Hefen; krank- und gesundmachenden Bakterien; Pilzen, die Medikamente gegen Bakterien produzieren. Er erlebt viele Abenteuer, unter anderem rettet er des Königs Bruder vor dem Herzinfarkt, misst den Zuckerspiegel Richards und die Fitness von Rennpferden, sieht Pflanzen bei der Raupenabwehr und kostet vitaminreichen Goldenen Reis. Die wissenschaftlichen Hintergründe der Cartoons werden jeweils sachlich kurz in Boxen erklärt. Wenn Nanoroo am glücklichen Ende von der Erde abfliegt mit dem Versprechen wiederzukommen, haben junge und alte Cartoon-Fans bereits stillvergnügt und spielend die Grundlagen der Biotechnologie begriffen. Trade Review“... ein attraktives Ergänzungswerk für Schüler der Mittel- und Oberstufe. Das Lesen und Durchblättern macht aber auch Erwachsenen Spaß – ob mit oder ohne Biotechnologiekenntnisse.” (Ulrike Abel-Wanek, in: PZ Pharmazeutische Zeitung, Heft 29, 21. Juli 2016)“... Den kurzen Cartoons, mit Sachkenntnis angefertigt vom chinesischen Zeichner Ming-fai Chow, folgen jeweils einige Seiten mit tiefer gehenden Erklärungen und detaillierten Skizzen. Grundbegriffe der Biotechnologie wie Protein, DNS oder Molekül werden gut verständlich erklärt. ... Als Autor diverser Fachbücher und Kolumnen kennt er sich bestens mit der populärwissenschaftlichen Aufarbeitung komplexer Themen aus. Und das beweist er einmal mehr in seinem aktuellen Werk ...” (Sigrid März, in: Laborjournal online, laborjournal.de, 2. März 2016)

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