The
application
of
digital
holographic
microscopy
(DHM)
in
biomedical
laboratories
requires
a
fast
and
robust
image
acquisition.
In
overview,
different
quantitative
DHM
phase
contrast
approaches
towards
high-throughput
analysis
adherent
suspended
cells
are
discussed.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(6), P. 1950 - 1950
Published: March 19, 2024
Digital
Holographic
Microscopy
(DHM)
is
a
3D
imaging
technology
widely
applied
in
biology,
microelectronics,
and
medical
research.
However,
the
noise
generated
during
process
can
affect
accuracy
of
diagnoses.
To
solve
this
problem,
we
proposed
several
frequency
domain
filtering
algorithms.
algorithms
have
limitation
that
they
only
be
when
distance
between
direct
current
(DC)
spectrum
sidebands
are
sufficiently
far.
address
these
limitations,
among
algorithms,
HiVA
algorithm
deep
learning
algorithm,
which
effectively
filter
by
distinguishing
detailed
information
object,
used
to
enable
regardless
DC
sidebands.
In
paper,
combination
traditional
image
processing
methods
proposed,
aiming
reduce
profile
using
Improved
Denoising
Diffusion
Probabilistic
Models
(IDDPM)
algorithm.
Communications Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
The
clinical
spectrum
of
acute
SARS-CoV-2
infection
ranges
from
an
asymptomatic
to
life-threatening
disease.
Considering
the
broad
severity,
reliable
biomarkers
are
required
for
early
risk
stratification
and
prediction
outcomes.
Despite
numerous
efforts,
no
COVID-19-specific
biomarker
has
been
established
guide
further
diagnostic
or
even
therapeutic
approaches,
most
likely
due
insufficient
validation,
methodical
complexity,
economic
factors.
COVID-19-associated
coagulopathy
is
a
hallmark
disease
mainly
attributed
dysregulated
immunothrombosis.
This
process
describes
intricate
interplay
platelets,
innate
immune
cells,
coagulation
cascade,
vascular
endothelium
leading
both
micro-
macrothrombotic
complications.
In
this
context,
increased
levels
immunothrombotic
components,
including
platelet
platelet-leukocyte
aggregates,
have
described
linked
COVID-19
severity.Here,
we
describe
label-free
quantitative
phase
imaging
approach,
allowing
identification
cell-aggregates
their
components
at
single-cell
resolution
within
30
min,
which
prospectively
qualifies
method
as
point-of-care
(POC)
testing.We
find
significant
association
between
severity
amount
aggregates.
Additionally,
observe
linkage
aggregate
composition,
size
distribution
platelets
in
aggregates.This
study
presents
POC-compatible
rapid
analysis
blood
cell
aggregates
patients
with
COVID-19.The
human
body
produces
series
responses
when
it
gets
infected
SARS-CoV-2,
virus
that
causes
COVID-19.
One
these
involves
clotting
factor
sticking
cells
form
bloodstream.
We
aimed
understand
significance
progression.
A
approach
was
used
investigate
number
patient
blood.
observed
severe
associated
higher
numbers
specific
composition
Our
can
potentially
support
prevent
complications
other
medical
disorders,
where
shown
aggregate.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
Clinical
Microbiology
Open
(CMO)
is
a
meeting
sponsored
by
the
American
Society
for
(ASM)
in
collaboration
with
its
Corporate
Council
and
Public
Health
representatives,
which
held
to
discuss
topics
that
are
relevant
both
industry
practicing
clinical
microbiologists.
2024
CMO
was
Oceanside,
California
on
February
1
2.
Participants
included
public
health
laboratory
directors,
representatives
from
government
agencies,
biotechnology
partners.
group
engaged
discussions
theme,
“The
Lab
of
Future.”
One
primary
discussed
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
opportunities
microbiology
laboratories.
This
report
summarizes
discussion
sentiment
regarding
AI
tools,
challenges
laboratories,
potential
future
directions
practice.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 2675 - 2675
Published: April 23, 2025
We
present
a
single-capture
multimodal
bright-field
(BF)
and
quantitative
phase
imaging
(QPI)
approach
that
enables
the
analysis
of
large,
connected,
or
extended
samples,
such
as
confluent
cell
layers
tissue
sections.
The
proposed
concept
integrates
fiber-optic
Mach–Zehnder
interferometer-based
off-axis
digital
holographic
microscopy
(DHM)
with
an
inverted
commercial
optical
BF
microscope.
Utilizing
8-bit
grayscale
dynamic
range
multiplexing,
we
simultaneously
capture
both
images
holograms,
which
are
then
demultiplexed
numerically
via
Fourier
filtering,
aberration
compensation,
weighted
image
subtraction
procedures.
Compared
to
previous
BF-DHM
systems,
our
system
avoids
synchronization
challenges
caused
by
multiple
recording
devices,
improves
acquisition
speed,
enhances
versatility
for
fast
rapidly
moving
samples.
Initially,
perform
systematic
characterization
system’s
performance
optimizing
numerical
well
coherent
incoherent
illumination
parameters.
Subsequently,
application
capabilities
evaluated
living
cells.
results
highlight
potential
biomedical
imaging.
Photonics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 817 - 817
Published: July 13, 2023
Inspiring
development
in
optical
imaging
enables
great
applications
the
science
and
engineering
industry,
especially
medical
area.
Photonic
time-stretch
is
one
emerging
innovation
that
attracted
a
wide
range
of
attention
due
to
its
principle
one-to-one-to-one
mapping
among
space-wavelength-time
using
dispersive
medium
both
spatial
time
domains.
The
ultrafast
speed
photonics
technique
achieves
an
ultrahigh
frame
rate
tens
millions
frames
per
second,
which
exceeds
traditional
methods
several
orders
magnitudes.
Additionally,
regarding
signal
processing,
it
can
combine
other
technologies,
such
as
compressive
sensing,
nonlinear
deep
learning.
In
this
paper,
we
review
recent
photonic
discuss
future
trends.
Journal of Biomedical Optics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(S2)
Published: July 18, 2024
SignificanceQuantitative
phase
imaging
(QPI)
techniques
offer
intrinsic
information
about
the
sample
of
interest
in
a
label-free,
noninvasive
manner
and
have
an
enormous
potential
for
wide
biomedical
applications
with
negligible
perturbations
to
natural
state
vitro.AimWe
aim
present
in-depth
review
scattering
formulation
light–matter
interactions
as
applied
biological
samples
such
cells
tissues,
discuss
relevant
quantitative
measurement
techniques,
summary
various
reported
applications.ApproachWe
start
theory
properties
followed
by
exploration
microscopy
configurations
2D
QPI
structure
dynamics.ResultsWe
reviewed
157
publications
presented
range
discussed
suitable
each.
We
also
theoretical
frameworks
reconstruction
associated
highlighted
their
domains
validity.ConclusionsWe
provide
detailed
well
system-level
techniques.
Our
study
can
serve
guideline
new
researchers
looking
exhaustive
literature
methods
applications.
Journal of Biomedical Optics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(S2)
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
SignificanceDigital
holographic
microscopy
(DHM)
is
a
label-free
technique
that
provides
time-resolved
quantitative
phase
imaging
(QPI)
by
measuring
the
optical
path
delay
of
light
induced
transparent
biological
samples.
DHM
has
been
utilized
for
various
biomedical
applications,
such
as
cancer
research
and
sperm
cell
assessment,
well
in
vitro
drug
or
toxicity
testing.
Its
lensless
version,
digital
(DLHM),
an
emerging
technology
offers
size-reduced,
lightweight,
cost-effective
systems.
These
features
make
DLHM
applicable,
example,
limited
resource
laboratories,
remote
areas,
point-of-care
applications.AimIn
addition
to
abovementioned
advantages,
in-line
arrangements
also
include
limitation
twin-image
presence,
which
can
restrict
accurate
QPI.
We
therefore
propose
compact
common-path
interferometric
off-axis
approach
capable
fast-moving
specimens,
living
cells
flow.ApproachWe
suggest
spatially
multiplexed
(LESSMIM)
lens-free
variant
previously
reported
(SMIM)
concept.
LESSMIM
comprises
architecture
based
on
single
diffraction
grating
achieve
holography.
From
series
single-shot
holograms,
free
QPI
achieved
commonly
used
methods
Fourier
filtering-based
reconstruction,
aberration
compensation,
numerical
propagation.ResultsInitially,
concept
experimentally
demonstrated
results
from
resolution
test
chart
investigations
temporal
stability.
Then,
accuracy
capabilities
adherent
cultures
characterized.
Finally,
utilizing
microfluidic
channel,
cytometry
suspended
flow
evaluated.ConclusionsLESSMIM
overcomes
several
limitations
fast
arrangement.
In
summary,
represents
promising
with
potential
applications
analysis.
Biomedical Optics Express,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 2202 - 2202
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Probiotic
bacteria
are
widely
used
in
pharmaceutics
to
offer
health
benefits.
Microencapsulation
is
deliver
probiotics
into
the
human
body.
Capsules
stomach
have
keep
constrained
until
release
occurs
intestine.
Once
outside,
must
maintain
enough
motility
reach
intestine
walls.
Here,
we
develop
a
platform
based
on
two
label-free
optical
modules
for
rapidly
screening
and
ranking
probiotic
candidates
laboratory.
Bio-speckle
dynamics
assay
tests
microencapsulation
effectiveness
by
simulating
gastrointestinal
transit.
Then,
digital
holographic
microscope
3D-tracks
their
profiles
at
single
element
level
rank
strains.