Volumes | Medical Devices | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Blood flow , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Imaging , Lasers , Patient treatment , Biological tissues , Blood vessels , Computer simulation , Design , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

High-Fidelity Medical Visualization

Joerg Meyer

BIOMED 2007; 5-6https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38102

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View Articletitled, High-Fidelity Medical Visualization

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Topics: Accuracy and precision , Biomedicine , Brain , Image registration , Imaging , Magnetic resonance imaging , Resolution (Optics) , Surgery , Visualization

Simulation and Modeling

Finite Element Modeling of the Left Atrium to Facilitate the Design of an Endoscopic Atrial Retractor

S. R. Jernigan, G. D. Buckner, J. W. Eischen, D. R. Cormier

BIOMED 2007; 7-8https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38014

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Modeling of the Left Atrium to Facilitate the Design of an Endoscopic Atrial Retractor

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Topics: Design , Endoscopic devices , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Biological tissues , Magnetic resonance imaging , Surgical tools , Deflection , Finite element model , Geometry

Analytical Porous Media Model of Light Penetration in Photodynamic Therapy

Amaranath Premasiri, Gemunu Happawana, Arye Rosen

BIOMED 2007; 9-10https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38019

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View Articletitled, Analytical Porous Media Model of Light Penetration in Photodynamic Therapy

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Topics: Photodynamic therapy , Porous materials , Tumors , Cancer , Biological tissues , Damage , Light sources , Oxygen , Photosensitizing agents , Temperature

Design and Simulation of Silicon-Based Ultrasonic Nozzles for Production of Monodispersed Droplets

C. H. Cheng, N. Wang, Y. L. Song, S. C. Tsai, Y. F. Chou, C. T. Lee, C. S. Tsai

BIOMED 2007; 11-12https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38023

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View Articletitled, Design and Simulation of Silicon-Based Ultrasonic Nozzles for Production of Monodispersed Droplets

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Topics: Design , Drops , Nozzles , Silicon , Simulation , Vibration , Finite element methods , Mode shapes , Resonance , Diseases

A Virtual Apparatus for Design and Testing of New Drug Formulations and Devices for Inhalation Therapy

Pedro J. Mendes, Joa˜o M. M. Sousa, Joa˜o F. Pinto

BIOMED 2007; 13-14https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38027

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View Articletitled, A Virtual Apparatus for Design and Testing of New Drug Formulations and Devices for Inhalation Therapy

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Topics: Design , Drugs , Patient treatment , Testing , Aerosols , Diseases , Lung , Respiratory system

Measuring Neck Nerve Strain: An Experimental Investigation

Tara L. Johnson, Vanessa LaPointe, Artin A. Shoukas, Edith D. Gurewitsch, Robert H. Allen

BIOMED 2007; 15-16https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38073

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View Articletitled, Measuring Neck Nerve Strain: An Experimental Investigation

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Topics: Data acquisition systems , Deformation , Rotation , Simulation , Stress , Three-dimensional models , Traction

Fluid-Structure Interaction in Bi-Leaflet Mechanical Heart Valves

Iman Borazjani, Liang Ge, Fotis Sotiropoulos, Lakshmi Prasad Dasi, Ajit Yogonathan

BIOMED 2007; 17-18https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38074

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View Articletitled, Fluid-Structure Interaction in Bi-Leaflet Mechanical Heart Valves

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Topics: Fluid structure interaction , Heart valve prostheses , Aorta , Cardiac cycle , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Geometry , Kinematics , Simulation

The Influence of Facet Fusion Strength on Instrumented Segment Range of Motion

Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Dennis L. Abernathie

BIOMED 2007; 19-20https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38082

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View Articletitled, The Influence of Facet Fusion Strength on Instrumented Segment Range of Motion

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Topics: Diseases , Disks , Osteoarthritis , Scoliosis , Spinal fusion , Surgery

Device Testing

Inverse Heat Transfer Analysis of Micro Heater Strength and Locations for Hyperthermia Treatment of Brain Tumors

Maral Biniazan, Kamran Mohseni

BIOMED 2007; 21-22https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38046

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View Articletitled, Inverse Heat Transfer Analysis of Micro Heater Strength and Locations for Hyperthermia Treatment of Brain Tumors

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Topics: Brain , Heat transfer , Tumors , Heat , Temperature , Heating , Probes , Bioheat transfer , Biological tissues , Cancer

An Intraocular Camera for Retinal Prostheses

Patrick J. Nasiatka, Michelle C. Hauer, Noelle R. B. Stiles, Jaw-Chyng Lue, Satsuki Takahashi, Rajat Agrawal, James D. Weiland, Mark S. Humayun, Armand R. Tanguay, Jr.

BIOMED 2007; 23-24https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38109

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View Articletitled, An Intraocular Camera for Retinal Prostheses

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Topics: Prostheses , Diseases

Bio-Sensors and Diagnostics

Enhancing SVT Discrimination in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Using MEMS Accelerometers

Richard B. Boyer, Pramode Chiruvolu, Arun Jose, Joshua Liu, Adam Sifuentes, Allison Connolly, Britni Crocker, Peter Stempriewica

BIOMED 2007; 25-26https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38056

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View Articletitled, Enhancing SVT Discrimination in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Using MEMS Accelerometers

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Topics: Accelerometers , Algorithms , Arrhythmias , Electric current , Electrodes , Microelectromechanical systems , Myocardium , Risk , Sensors , Shock (Mechanics)

Characteristic Motion Signatures Derived From the Theken eDisc Under Multi-Axial Loading

James P. Price, Brian E. Rich, Christopher P. Cole, Richard R. Navarro

BIOMED 2007; 27-28https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38071

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View Articletitled, Characteristic Motion Signatures Derived From the Theken eDisc Under Multi-Axial Loading

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Topics: Arthroplasty , Disks , Human spine , Intervertebral discs , Performance , Stiffness , Stress

Polymer-Based Cardiovascular Shear Stress Sensors

Hongyu Yu, Lisong Ai, Mahsa Rouhanizadeh, Ryan Hamilton, Juliana Hwang, Ellis Meng, Eun Sok Kim, Tzung K. Hsiai

BIOMED 2007; 29-30https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38089

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View Articletitled, Polymer-Based Cardiovascular Shear Stress Sensors

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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Polymers , Sensors , Shear stress , Catheters , Aorta , Microelectromechanical systems , Temperature , Biomaterials , Computational fluid dynamics

Device Design and Development

Biomechanics of Stent Grafts for Intracranial Aneurysm Repair

Linxia Gu, Swadeshmukul Santra, Ashok V. Kumar

BIOMED 2007; 31-32https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38025

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View Articletitled, Biomechanics of Stent Grafts for Intracranial Aneurysm Repair

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Topics: Aneurysms , Biomechanics , Maintenance , Stents , Cavities , Blood flow , Brain , Risk , Rupture

Development of a Novel Fluid Management System for Accurate Continuous Hemofiltration in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Lakshmi P. Dasi, Philippe Sucosky, Stephen Goldman, Mathew Paden, James Fortenberry, Ajit P. Yoganathan

BIOMED 2007; 33-35https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38062

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View Articletitled, Development of a Novel Fluid Management System for Accurate Continuous Hemofiltration in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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Topics: Fluids , Membranes , Lung , Failure , Diseases , Kidney , Pediatrics , Performance , Respiratory system , Wounds

A Design Based Materials Study for a Wearable Muscle Stretching Device Aimed at Patients With Spasticity

Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, Carter Hamilton, Eduardo Rivera

BIOMED 2007; 37-38https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38067

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View Articletitled, A Design Based Materials Study for a Wearable Muscle Stretching Device Aimed at Patients With Spasticity

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Topics: Design , Muscle , Composite materials , Orthotics , Sensors , Actuators , Casting , Pediatrics , Robotics , Thin film sensors

Evaluation of a Patient-Mounted, Remote Needle Guidance and Insertion System for CT-Guided, Percutaneous Lung Biopsies

Conor James Walsh, Nevan Hanumara, Alexander Slocum, Rajiv Gupta, Jo-Anne Shepard

BIOMED 2007; 39-40https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38080

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of a Patient-Mounted, Remote Needle Guidance and Insertion System for CT-Guided, Percutaneous Lung Biopsies

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Topics: Lung , Needles , Biological tissues , Computerized tomography , Design , Robotics

Therapeutic Devices

Nanotechnology Based Cancer Therapies

Mehran Mojarrad

BIOMED 2007; 41-45https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38034

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View Articletitled, Nanotechnology Based Cancer Therapies

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Topics: Cancer , Nanotechnology , Patient treatment , Diseases , Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Cardiovascular system , Damage

Drug Eluting Stents: A New Class of Combination Product

Debashis Dutta

BIOMED 2007; 47-48https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38044

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View Articletitled, Drug Eluting Stents: A New Class of Combination Product

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Topics: Drugs , Stents , Metals , Polymers , Vessels

Next Generation Device Technology

eDisc: The First Artificial Spinal Disc With Integral Force-Sensing Microelectronics

Christopher P. Cole, Richard R. Navarro

BIOMED 2007; 49-50https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38052

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View Articletitled, eDisc: The First Artificial Spinal Disc With Integral Force-Sensing Microelectronics

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Topics: Disks , Microelectronic devices , Stress , Belts , Signals

Prototype of Microcapsule for Shock Wave Drug Delivery Systems and Its Design

Masaaki Tamagawa

BIOMED 2007; 51-52https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38088

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View Articletitled, Prototype of Microcapsule for Shock Wave Drug Delivery Systems and Its Design

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Topics: Design , Drug delivery systems , Engineering prototypes , Shock waves , Bubbles , Mechanical properties

Electric Field Directed Fabrication of Biosensor Devices From Biomolecule Derivatized Nanoparticles

Michael J. Heller, Dieter Dehlinger, Sadik Esener, Benjamin Sullivan

BIOMED 2007; 53-54https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38093

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View Articletitled, Electric Field Directed Fabrication of Biosensor Devices From Biomolecule Derivatized Nanoparticles

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Topics: Biosensors , Electric fields , Manufacturing , Nanoparticles , DNA , Glucose , Sensors , Chemistry , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Drug delivery systems

Student Posters

Biomimetic Tactile Sensor

Nicholas Wettels, Djordje Popovic, Gerald E. Loeb

BIOMED 2007; 55-56https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38043

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View Articletitled, Biomimetic Tactile Sensor

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomimetics , Control equipment , Dust , Fluids , Force sensors , Manipulators , Microelectromechanical systems , Microfluidics , Nanoparticles

Steerable Guidewire With Eyes for Image-Guided Intervention in the Upper Urinary Tract

W. Jong Yoon, Per G. Reinhall, Eric J. Seibel

BIOMED 2007; 57-58https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38059

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View Articletitled, Steerable Guidewire With Eyes for Image-Guided Intervention in the Upper Urinary Tract

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Topics: Actuators , Biological tissues , Endoscopes , Fibers , Instrumentation , Manipulators , Shape memory alloys , Stress , Switches , Transistors

A Cost-Effective Upper Extremity Prosthesis Design

Steven Chen, Vanessa Pau, Theresa Shar, Stephanie Tiaden, Anthony Wong

BIOMED 2007; 59-60https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38060

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View Articletitled, A Cost-Effective Upper Extremity Prosthesis Design

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Topics: Design , Prostheses , Biomedicine , Artificial limbs , Developing nations , Warfare

Development of a Rehabilitation Instrument for Prevent Contracture of Ankle

Rika Sato, Norihiko Saga, Naoki Saito, Seiji Chonan

BIOMED 2007; 61-62https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38061

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View Articletitled, Development of a Rehabilitation Instrument for Prevent Contracture of Ankle

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Topics: Instrumentation , Knee , Motors

Percutaneous Electro-Chemo-Mechanical Reshaping of Cartilage Tissue

Cyrus Manuel, Dimitry Protosenko, Ali Sepehr, Brian J. F. Wong

BIOMED 2007; 63-64https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38065

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View Articletitled, Percutaneous Electro-Chemo-Mechanical Reshaping of Cartilage Tissue

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Topics: Biological tissues , Cartilage , Electrodes , Electromagnetic radiation , Surgery , Deformation , Needles , Shapes , Wounds , Aluminum

Novel Hydrogel Microfibers for Tissue Engineering

Kartik Trehan, Christopher Yu, Sasha Bakhru, Hai-Quan Mao

BIOMED 2007; 65-66https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38066

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View Articletitled, Novel Hydrogel Microfibers for Tissue Engineering

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Topics: Hydrogels , Polyester fibers , Tissue engineering , Fibers , Adhesion , Biological tissues , Biomimetics , Geometry , Membranes

A Label-Free Integrated Optics Biosensor by Diffraction Grating Coupler

Zhian Lai, Yuli Wang, Christopher E. Sims, Nancy Allbritton, Mark Bachman, Guann-Pyng Li

BIOMED 2007; 67-68https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38076

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View Articletitled, A Label-Free Integrated Optics Biosensor by Diffraction Grating Coupler

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Topics: Biosensors , Diffraction gratings , Optics , Fluorescence

Point of Care Tuberculosis Diagnostics in Developing World

Maria Botrous, Shehreen Dheda, Karen Liu, Aswathi Sreedharan, Kristine Velasco

BIOMED 2007; 69-70https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38104

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View Articletitled, Point of Care Tuberculosis Diagnostics in Developing World

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Topics: Developing nations , Design , Microfluidics , Blood , Diseases , Flow (Dynamics) , Proteins , Pumps

A Microfluidic Approach and Enhancement Towards a Colorimetric Enzyme-Linked-Immunosorbant-Assay for Diagnostic Detection of Infectious Diseases

Uland Liao, Armando Tovar, Philip Felgner, Abraham P. Lee

BIOMED 2007; 71-72https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38105

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View Articletitled, A Microfluidic Approach and Enhancement Towards a Colorimetric Enzyme-Linked-Immunosorbant-Assay for Diagnostic Detection of Infectious Diseases

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Topics: Diseases , Enzymes , Microfluidics , Accounting , Chain , DNA

Design Method for the Balloon-Type Pneumatic Actuator Regarding a Stroke

Taewoo Bae, Naoki Saito, Norihiko Saga, Seiji Chonan

BIOMED 2007; 73-74https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38110

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View Articletitled, Design Method for the Balloon-Type Pneumatic Actuator Regarding a Stroke

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Topics: Design methodology , Pneumatic actuators , Actuators

Posters

Development of a Tracer Fluid in a Vertical Tube With Gravity-Assisted and Resisted Motions

Chong Zhou, Joseph Majdalani, Christopher A. Dawson

BIOMED 2007; 75-80https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38006

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View Articletitled, Development of a Tracer Fluid in a Vertical Tube With Gravity-Assisted and Resisted Motions

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Topics: Fluids , Gravity (Force) , Flow (Dynamics) , Reynolds number , Algorithms , Blood , Computers , Density , Laminar flow , Two-phase flow

Reliability-Based Design Using Simulation for Aluminum Elements

Malek Brahimi, Sidi Berri, Joel Lopez

BIOMED 2007; 81-82https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38009

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View Articletitled, Reliability-Based Design Using Simulation for Aluminum Elements

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Topics: Aluminum , Design , Reliability , Simulation , Failure , Safety , Probability , Gaussian distribution , Shapes

Design and Development of a Foot Controlled Mobility Device

Divya Gosain, Divya Jyoti, Divya Asiwal, Shankar Singh, Sachin Maheshwari, Sachin Kumar Agarwal

BIOMED 2007; 83-87https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38011

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View Articletitled, Design and Development of a Foot Controlled Mobility Device

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Topics: Design , Mechanical admittance , Wheelchairs

The Effects of Cold Work and Heat Treatment on the Properties of Nitinol Wire

Masao Drexel, Guna Selvaduray, Alan Pelton

BIOMED 2007; 89-90https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38012

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View Articletitled, The Effects of Cold Work and Heat Treatment on the Properties of Nitinol Wire

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Topics: Heat treating (Metalworking) , Nickel titanium alloys , Wire , Precipitation , Annealing , Alloys , Biocompatibility , Finishes , Heat , Mechanical properties

Design and Fabrication of Square Hole Drill Machine

Gurpreet Singh Heer

BIOMED 2007; 91-96https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38015

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View Articletitled, Design and Fabrication of Square Hole Drill Machine

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Topics: Design , Drills (Tools) , Machinery , Manufacturing , Electrodes , Machine components , Shapes

Ultrasonic System for Diagnosis of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Development, Verification and Clinical Trials

Q. J. Lee, W. P. Park, D. Lim, D. G. Woo, C. Y. Ko, D. H. Lee, Y. H. Lee, H. S. Kim, H. R. Yoon, T. M. Shin

BIOMED 2007; 97-98https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38030

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View Articletitled, Ultrasonic System for Diagnosis of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Development, Verification and Clinical Trials

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Topics: Overlays (Materials engineering) , Stiffness

Long-Term Reliability of Solder Joints on Wafer-Level Packaged Accelerometer for Medical Applications

Tom Kwa, Thorsten Teutsch

BIOMED 2007; 99-102https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38035

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View Articletitled, Long-Term Reliability of Solder Joints on Wafer-Level Packaged Accelerometer for Medical Applications

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Topics: Accelerometers , Biomedicine , Reliability , Semiconductor wafers , Solder joints , Manufacturing , Sensors , Solders , Ceilings , Design

SEM Validation Technique for FEA of Small Specimens

Kelly Pike, Z. C. Lin, Alan Tahran

BIOMED 2007; 103-104https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38038

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View Articletitled, SEM Validation Technique for FEA of Small Specimens

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Fatigue testing , Engineers

Quantitative Assessment of Penetration Depth in Clinical Ultrasound Systems

Franco Marinozzi, Fabiano Bini, Federico Patane`, Daniele Piras

BIOMED 2007; 105-106https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38040

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View Articletitled, Quantitative Assessment of Penetration Depth in Clinical Ultrasound Systems

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Topics: Electromagnetic noise , Signal to noise ratio , Ultrasound

A Novel Robotic System to Study the Upper Limb Strategy During Reaching of a Moving Target

Paolo Cappa, Fabrizio Patane`, Giulia Zanelli, Maurizio Petrarca

BIOMED 2007; 107-108https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38041

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View Articletitled, A Novel Robotic System to Study the Upper Limb Strategy During Reaching of a Moving Target

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Topics: Robotics , Brain , Impulse (Physics) , Machinery , Probability , Risk , Robots , Trajectories (Physics) , Traumatic brain injury

Modeling Energy Deposition in Very Thin Layered Media by Monte Carlo Simulation

Reginald Eze, Anisur Rahman, Sunil Kumar

BIOMED 2007; 109-110https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38042

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View Articletitled, Modeling Energy Deposition in Very Thin Layered Media by Monte Carlo Simulation

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Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Photons , Biomedicine , Electromagnetic scattering , Lasers , Radiation (Physics) , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Skin

An Implantable Wireless Heating System for Hyperthermia Based Treatment of Brian Tumor

Kamran Mohseni

BIOMED 2007; 111-112https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38047

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View Articletitled, An Implantable Wireless Heating System for Hyperthermia Based Treatment of Brian Tumor

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Topics: Heating , Tumors , Brain , Computer software , Heat , Catheters , Design , Generators , Geometry , Surgery

A Steerable Mechanism for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy

Kamran Mohseni

BIOMED 2007; 113-114https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38048

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View Articletitled, A Steerable Mechanism for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy

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Topics: Diseases , Endoscopes , Surgery

A Pull-Out Resistant Pedicle Screw for the Osteoporotic Spine

Karthik Ponnusamy, Sravisht Iyer, Alex Hui, Gaurav Gupta, Kartik Trehan, Christopher Yu, A. Jay Khanna

BIOMED 2007; 115-116https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38050

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View Articletitled, A Pull-Out Resistant Pedicle Screw for the Osteoporotic Spine

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Topics: Osteoporosis , Spinal pedicle screws , Screws , Bone , Risk , Brittleness , Compression , Density , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

A Novel Passive Polymeric Micromixer Using 3D Porous Structure

Hai Wang, Wei Li

BIOMED 2007; 117-118https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38051

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View Articletitled, A Novel Passive Polymeric Micromixer Using 3D Porous Structure

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Topics: Biocompatibility , Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Microfluidics , Polymers , Ultrasound

Controlled and Programmable Drug Delivery Using a Self-Powered MEMS Device

Asheesh Divetia, Nolan Yoshimura, Guann-Pynn Li, Baruch D. Kuppermann, Mark Bachman

BIOMED 2007; 119-120https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38054

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View Articletitled, Controlled and Programmable Drug Delivery Using a Self-Powered MEMS Device

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Topics: Drug delivery systems , Microelectromechanical systems , Drugs , Reservoirs , Water , Polymers , Pressure , Diffusion (Physics) , Membranes

Development of an Arm Support System Using an Artificial Muscle Actuator and Gas Spring

Norihiko Saga, Naoki Saito, Seiji Chonan

BIOMED 2007; 121-122https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38063

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View Articletitled, Development of an Arm Support System Using an Artificial Muscle Actuator and Gas Spring

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Topics: Actuators , Muscle , Springs , Biomedicine

Measuring the Cell-Induced Deformation of Collagen Matrix Detected With Digital Holographic Microscopy

Kaveh Azartash, Enrico Gratton

BIOMED 2007; 123-124https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38064

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View Articletitled, Measuring the Cell-Induced Deformation of Collagen Matrix Detected With Digital Holographic Microscopy

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Topics: Deformation , Microscopy , Holography , Algorithms , Biological tissues , Microscopes , Reflection , Signals , Stress , Tensile strength

An Implantable Microbolus Pump With Contactless Rechargeable Battery Power Source Triggered by Remote Activation

Tina K. Givrad, Daniel P. Holschneider, William H. Moore, Jun Yang, Jean-Michel I. Maarek

BIOMED 2007; 125-126https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38068

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View Articletitled, An Implantable Microbolus Pump With Contactless Rechargeable Battery Power Source Triggered by Remote Activation

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Topics: Pumps , Secondary cells , Design , Infrared radiation , Sensors , Testing

A Microdroplet System for Biochemical Applications

Liang L. Wu, Wei Xu, Mark Bachman, Guann-Pynn Li

BIOMED 2007; 127-128https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38069

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View Articletitled, A Microdroplet System for Biochemical Applications

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Topics: Assaying , Crystallization , Drops , Fluids , Microfluidics , Nanoparticles , Physiology , Proteins

Virtual Valve for Microfluidics

Wei Xu, Hong Xue, Mark Bachman, Guann-Pynn Li

BIOMED 2007; 129-130https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38070

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View Articletitled, Virtual Valve for Microfluidics

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Topics: Microfluidics , Valves , Design , Manufacturing , Microchannels , Biomaterials , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow control , Fluid dynamics , Hydrophobicity

Interaction of Environmental Conditions: Role in the Reliability of Active Implantable Devices

Elizabeth S. Drexler, Andrew J. Slifka, Nicholas Barbosa, III, John W. Drexler

BIOMED 2007; 131-132https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38072

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View Articletitled, Interaction of Environmental Conditions: Role in the Reliability of Active Implantable Devices

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Topics: Reliability , Medical devices , Cochlear implants , Failure , Storage , Transportation systems

Intra-Operative Laryngoscopic Instrument for Characterizing Vocal Fold Viscoelasticity

Mark P. Ottensmeyer, Michael Yip, Conor J. Walsh, James B. Kobler, James T. Heaton, Steven M. Zeitels

BIOMED 2007; 133-134https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38077

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View Articletitled, Intra-Operative Laryngoscopic Instrument for Characterizing Vocal Fold Viscoelasticity

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Topics: Instrumentation , Viscoelasticity , Vocal cords , Diseases , Muscle

In Vivo Monitoring of Osseointegration

Lindsey R. VanSchoiack, Veronica I. Shubayev, Robert R. Myers, James C. Earthman

BIOMED 2007; 135-136https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38078

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View Articletitled, In Vivo Monitoring of Osseointegration

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Topics: Biological tissues , Bone , Instrumentation , Probes , Surgery

An Assessment of Compression Screws in Cadaver Foot and Ankle Specimens

Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Paul S. Shurnas, Dennis L. Abernathie, James A. Ronan

BIOMED 2007; 137-138https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38083

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View Articletitled, An Assessment of Compression Screws in Cadaver Foot and Ankle Specimens

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Topics: Compression , Screws , Bone , Stability , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Performance , Shapes , Surgical screws , Tendons

A Novel Technique to Achieve Fusion Using Local Autograft Bone: The Button Fusion

Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Dennis L. Abernathie

BIOMED 2007; 139-140https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38084

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View Articletitled, A Novel Technique to Achieve Fusion Using Local Autograft Bone: The Button Fusion

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Topics: Bone , Surgery

An Evaluation of the Stryker 90D Pedicle Screw for Use as a Revision Screw

Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Dennis L. Abernathie

BIOMED 2007; 141-142https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38086

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View Articletitled, An Evaluation of the Stryker 90D Pedicle Screw for Use as a Revision Screw

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Topics: Screws , Spinal pedicle screws , Instrumentation , Bone , Surgery , Spinal fusion

Multi-Axis Testing of an Elastomeric Prosthetic Lumbar Disc Compared to a Cadaveric Human Disc

Glen Njus, James Price, Anand Parikh, Snehal Chokhandre, John Konicek, Richard Navarro

BIOMED 2007; 143-144https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38087

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View Articletitled, Multi-Axis Testing of an Elastomeric Prosthetic Lumbar Disc Compared to a Cadaveric Human Disc

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Disks , Testing , ASTM standards , Diseases , Equipment performance , Mechanical testing , Preservation , Rotation , Safety

Fundamental Investigations of Driving Force of Microcapsule for Drug Delivery Systems Using the Principle of Neutrophile’s Chemotaxis

Masaaki Tamagawa

BIOMED 2007; 145-146https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38091

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View Articletitled, Fundamental Investigations of Driving Force of Microcapsule for Drug Delivery Systems Using the Principle of Neutrophile’s Chemotaxis

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Topics: Drug delivery systems

Development of a Temperature-Controllable Heat-Acupuncture System Using PWM Current Control

Ki-Hong Kim, Sang-Rok Oh, Sungsoo Rhim, Soon-Geul Lee, Sun Kwang Kim, Jung Hyuk Park, Byung-Il Min

BIOMED 2007; 147-148https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38092

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View Articletitled, Development of a Temperature-Controllable Heat-Acupuncture System Using PWM Current Control

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Topics: Heat , Temperature , Patient treatment

A Micro/Mini Channel Based Concentrator of E. coli in Water Flow

Mohammed S. Mayeed, Abdulhakeem M. Al-Mekhnaqi, Gregory W. Auner, Golam M. Newaz

BIOMED 2007; 149-150https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38094

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Bacteria , Particulate matter , Design , Biosensors , Acoustics , Bearings , Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics

Development of a Device for Normalization of a Hyperactive Gag Reflex Response

Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, Donna R. Scarborough

BIOMED 2007; 151-152https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38095

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Topics: Cavities , Engines , Motors

Effects of Surface Roughness on Flows Through Nano/Micro Channel Based Biomedical Devices: A Study by Lattice Boltzmann Method

Mohammed S. Mayeed, Golam M. Newaz

BIOMED 2007; 153-154https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38100

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View Articletitled, Effects of Surface Roughness on Flows Through Nano/Micro Channel Based Biomedical Devices: A Study by Lattice Boltzmann Method

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Topics: Biomedicine , Flow (Dynamics) , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Microchannels , Surface roughness , Boundary-value problems , Channel flow , Design , Fluid dynamics

An Optical Fiber Biosensor for Monitoring Drug Delivery

Anisur Rahman, Reginald Eze, Sunil Kumar

BIOMED 2007; 155-156https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2007-38103

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Topics: Biosensors , Drug delivery systems , Optical fiber , Manufacturing , Biomedicine , Computer simulation , Interferometers , Microelectromechanical systems , Microfluidics , Micromachining