2022 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference (BioCAS),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 5
Published: Oct. 19, 2023
Continuous
and
real-time
in
vivo
monitoring
of
solid
tumors
using
implanted
sensors
would
be
transformative
for
precision
health
cancer
research
treatment.
Optical
techniques
such
as
spectroscopy
offer
a
path
towards
realizing
treatments,
but
require
additional
miniaturization
efforts.
To
address
this
need,
we
have
designed
prototyped
an
integrated
circuit
(IC)
implantable
in-vivo
optical
sensing
tumors.
Our
prototype,
fabricated
65nm
CMOS
technology,
occupies
0.57mm
2
active
area
comprises
high-efficiency
cross-coupled
charge
pump
two
current-input
ramp
analog-to-digital
converters
(ADCs).
The
pump,
with
peak
efficiency
70.7%,
delivers
12.8
mW
to
power
the
off-chip
light
sources
necessary
spectroscopy.
We
validate
our
approach
through
measurements
on
tissue
simulating
phantom
demonstrate
prototypes
suitability
sensing.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. 990 - 990
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Robotic
rehabilitation
is
one
of
the
most
advanced
treatments
helping
people
with
stroke
to
faster
recovery
from
motor
deficits.
The
clinical
impact
this
type
treatment
has
been
widely
defined
and
established
using
scales.
neurofunctional
indicators
following
conventional
have
already
identified
by
previous
meta-analytic
investigations.
However,
a
clear
definition
neural
correlates
associated
robotic
neurorehabilitation
never
performed.
This
systematic
review
assesses
(fMRI,
fNIRS)
cutting-edge
therapies
in
enhancing
populations
accordance
PRISMA
standards.
A
total
7,
initial
yield
150
articles,
included
review.
Lessons
these
studies
suggest
that
plasticity
within
ipsilateral
primary
cortex,
contralateral
sensorimotor
premotor
cortices
are
more
sensitive
compensation
strategies
reflecting
upper
lower
limbs’
despite
high
heterogeneity
devices,
status,
neuroimaging
procedures.
Unfortunately,
paucity
RCT
prevents
us
understanding
neurobiological
differences
induced
devices
respect
traditional
approaches.
Despite
technology
dating
early
1990s,
there
need
translate
functional
markers
settings
since
they
provide
unique
opportunity
examine,
in-depth,
brain
changes
rehabilitation.
Spectroscopy Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 14 - 14
Published: April 13, 2025
Accurate
estimation
of
optical
properties
and
hemodynamic
parameters
is
critical
for
advancing
frequency-domain
diffuse
spectroscopy
(FD-DOS)
techniques
in
clinical
neuroscience.
However,
conventional
FD-DOS
models
often
assume
planar
air–tissue
interfaces,
introducing
errors
anatomically
curved
regions
such
as
the
forehead
or
infant
heads.
This
study
evaluates
impact
incorporating
tissue
curvature
into
forward
analysis.
Using
simulations
phantoms,
we
demonstrate
that
reduce
absorption
coefficient
from
20%
to
less
than
10%
high-curvature
scenarios.
Within
curvatures
tested,
even
minor
mismatches
resulted
significantly
lower
those
observed
approximations
(p
<
0.001).
In
low-curvature
regions,
yielded
comparable
(<5%
both
cases).
When
applied
human
data,
our
proposed
model
increased
hemoglobin
concentration
estimates
by
10–15%
compared
standard
semi-infinite
models,
closer
physiological
expectations.
Overall,
these
results
quantitatively
accounting
improves
accuracy
property
estimation.
We
propose
a
numerical
framework
achieves
this
fast
reliable
manner,
robust
tool
research
applications
complex
regions.
Journal of Biomedical Optics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(04)
Published: April 25, 2025
Extending
frequency
domain
diffuse
optical
spectroscopy
(FD-DOS)
into
the
short-wave
infrared
(SWIR)
region
has
potential
to
improve
measurements
of
key
biological
tissue
chromophores
such
as
water
and
lipids,
given
their
higher
absorption
in
SWIR
compared
with
near-infrared
wavelengths.
Few
studies
have
explored
FD-DOS
range.
We
present
first
demonstration
a
broadband
(FD-Bb-SWIRS)
system
measure
properties
from
685
1300
nm.
A
custom
hybrid
was
developed,
combining
discrete
980
nm
continuous
wave
900
This
setup
provided
absolute
(
μa
)
spectra
Validation
performed
using
mineral
oil-based
solid
phantoms,
deuterium
oxide
D2O
liquid
desiccating
porcine
tissue.
The
FD-Bb-SWIRS
sensitive
changes
varying
concentrations
absorbers
phantoms.
Ex
vivo
indicated
differences
content
across
different
samples
during
baseline
desiccation.
is
highly
range
enables
precise
quantification
tissues.
It
represents
significant
step
forward
advancing
SWIR-based
for
clinical
applications.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Background
Acute
Stanford
type
A
aortic
dissection
(STAAD)
is
a
fatal
condition
requiring
urgent
surgical
intervention.
Owing
to
the
complexity
of
process,
various
complications,
such
as
neurological
disorders,
are
common.
In
this
study,
we
prioritized
reconstruction
arch
branches
during
surgery
and
investigated
association
between
prioritizing
postoperative
outcomes
patients
with
STAAD.
Methods
Ninety-seven
were
included
in
observational
study
underwent
total
replacement
frozen
elephant
trunk
technique
January
2018
June
2021.
Of
these,
35
branch-priority
technique,
62
classic
technique.
By
analyzing
perioperative
outcomes,
compared
differences
two
techniques.
Results
The
branch
priority
group
had
significantly
shorter
cardiopulmonary
bypass
ventilator
times
earlier
wake-up
than
group.
Additionally,
ICU
stay
time
was
shorter,
significant
decrease
complications
24
h
drainage
Conclusion
can
effectively
provide
better
brain
protection,
resulting
awakening
after
surgery,
reduced
ventilation
decreased
hospitalization
time.
Therefore,
it
recommended
for
use
surgeries.
Biomedical Optics Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 4963 - 4963
Published: July 22, 2024
Frequency-domain
diffuse
optical
spectroscopy
(FD-DOS)
is
a
powerful
non-invasive
technique
for
assessing
tissue
properties,
with
applications
ranging
from
basic
research
to
clinical
diagnosis.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
and
validate
novel
approach
termed
the
cross-wavelength
calibrating
(CWC)
method
within
framework
of
TrackDOSI,
real-time
FD-DOS
imaging
system
characterization.
The
CWC
aims
mitigate
effects
changing
coupling
motion
artifacts
encountered
during
probe
scanning,
thus
enhancing
accuracy
reliability
property
measurements.
Notably,
also
allows
simpler
geometry
fewer
sources
than
traditional
self-calibrating
(SC)
methods,
reducing
instrumental
complexity
cost
while
maintaining
robustness
in
estimating
properties.
We
first
on
solid
silicone
phantoms,
demonstrating
strong
agreement
gold
standard
SC
an
error
-10%
1%
absorption
reduced
scattering
coefficients,
respectively.
Furthermore,
experiments
phantom
human
reveal
approach's
ability
suppress
variations,
thereby
improving
measurement
repeatability,
signal
fidelity,
artifact
correction
dynamic
scenarios.
Our
findings
underscore
potential
enhance
utility
DOSI
techniques
by
enabling
Biomedical Optics Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 5511 - 5511
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
We
introduce
a
frequency-domain
modified
Beer-Lambert
algorithm
for
diffuse
correlation
spectroscopy
to
non-invasively
measure
flow
pulsatility
and
thus
critical
closing
pressure
(CrCP).
Using
the
same
optical
measurements,
CrCP
was
obtained
with
new
traditional
nonlinear
diffusion
fitting.
Results
were
compared
invasive
determination
of
intracranial
(ICP)
in
piglets
(n
=
18).
The
better
predicted
ICP
elevations;
area
under
curve
(AUC)
from
logistic
regression
analysis
0.85
≥
20
mmHg.
corresponding
AUC
0.60.
Improved
diagnostic
performance
likely
results
filtering
extra-cerebral
tissue
contamination
measurement
noise.
Medical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 59 - 59
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
This
study
evaluates
the
suitability
of
cerebral
oximetry
using
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS)
compared
to
traditional
pulse
(SpO2)
for
measuring
oxygen
saturation
during
hypoxia
testing,
aiming
enhance
safety
flight
operations
and
training.
This
study
develops
reliable
and
reproducible
imaging
practices
using
a
free-form
raster
scan
based
on
fdNIRS.
We
propose
investigate
the
reproducibility
of
images,
finding
minimum
correlation
coefficient
0.789
between
scans.