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

Topics: Computational mechanics , Pressure , Stress , Materials properties , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Diseases , Finite element model , Polishing equipment

Stent Artery Interaction and Its Significance on Stent Durability in the SFA and Femoropopliteal Arteries

Ken Zeng

BIOMED 2008; 11-12https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38066

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View Articletitled, Stent Artery Interaction and Its Significance on Stent Durability in the SFA and Femoropopliteal Arteries

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Topics: Durability , Stents , Constitutive equations , Damage , Deformation , Endurance limit , Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

A Computational Approach to Bone Remodeling Postoperative to Facet Fusion

Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Dennis L. Abernathie

BIOMED 2008; 13-14https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38069

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View Articletitled, A Computational Approach to Bone Remodeling Postoperative to Facet Fusion

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Topics: Bone , Computational methods , Failure , Finite element methods , Modeling , Numerical analysis , Spinal fusion

Kinematics of Rotating Platform Total Knee Replacements: Does the Position of the Rotating Platform Axis Matter?

John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa

BIOMED 2008; 15-16https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38083

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View Articletitled, Kinematics of Rotating Platform Total Knee Replacements: Does the Position of the Rotating Platform Axis Matter?

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Topics: Kinematics , Knee joint prostheses , Bearings , Computers , Rotation

Shock Wave Lithotripters With Broad Focus Result in Greater Stress in Human Kidney Stones: Numerical Simulation

Haibiao Luo, Robin O. Cleveland, James C. Williams, Jr.

BIOMED 2008; 17-18https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38093

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View Articletitled, Shock Wave Lithotripters With Broad Focus Result in Greater Stress in Human Kidney Stones: Numerical Simulation

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Topics: Computer simulation , Kidney , Lithotripters , Shock waves , Stress , Size reduction (Materials) , Biological tissues , Design , Displacement , Finite difference time-domain analysis

Application of Split Flow Design Technique to Simple Microchannel Geometries for Enhanced Mixing

Siddharth Bhopte, Bahgat Sammakia, Bruce Murray

BIOMED 2008; 19-20https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38096

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View Articletitled, Application of Split Flow Design Technique to Simple Microchannel Geometries for Enhanced Mixing

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Topics: Engineering design processes , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Microfluidics , Reynolds number

Device Testing

Bending, Torsional, and Pullout Strength of Compression Screws in Cadaver Foot and Ankle Specimens

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

BIOMED 2008; 21-22https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38064

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View Articletitled, Bending, Torsional, and Pullout Strength 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

Construct Validity for the UCLA Laparoscopic Training System

V. Nistor, B. Allen, P. Faloutsos, E. Dutson, G. P. Carman

BIOMED 2008; 23-24https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38074

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View Articletitled, Construct Validity for the UCLA Laparoscopic Training System

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Topics: Computer simulation , Surgery , Trains

Smart Endoscopic Tool for the Measurement of Force and Softness of Grasped Object in Minimally Invasive Surgery

M. Ramezanifard, S. Sokhanvar, W. Xie, M. Packirisamy, J. Dargahi

BIOMED 2008; 25-26https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38092

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View Articletitled, Smart Endoscopic Tool for the Measurement of Force and Softness of Grasped Object in Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Topics: Endoscopic devices , Force measurement , Surgery , Feedback , Sensors

Device Design and Development

Production of Monodisperse Micron-Size Droplets Using Silicon-Based MHz Ultrasonic Nozzles for Biomedical Applications

Shirley C. Tsai, Yu L. Song, Chih H. Cheng, Ning Wang, Rong W. Mao, Yuan F. Chou, Chin T. Lee, Chen S. Tsai

BIOMED 2008; 27-28https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38050

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View Articletitled, Production of Monodisperse Micron-Size Droplets Using Silicon-Based MHz Ultrasonic Nozzles for Biomedical Applications

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Topics: Biomedicine , Drops , Nozzles , Silicon , Design , Particulate matter , Resonance , Water , Waves , Microelectromechanical systems

Development of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Catheter for Cardiovascular Procedures

Arun S. Veeramani, John H. Crews, Gregory D. Buckner, Stephen B. Owen, Richard C. Cook, Gil Bolotin

BIOMED 2008; 29-30https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38076

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View Articletitled, Development of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Catheter for Cardiovascular Procedures

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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Catheters , Shape memory alloys , Design , Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Deflection , Dynamic models , Engineering prototypes , Heating , Imaging

Biomimetics Microfluidic Tactile Sensor Array

Wei-Yu Tseng, Jefferey S. Fisher, Javier L. Prieto, Kentaro Rinaldi, Abraham P. Lee

BIOMED 2008; 31-32https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38078

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View Articletitled, Biomimetics Microfluidic Tactile Sensor Array

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Topics: Biomimetics , Microfluidics , Tactile sensors , Artificial limbs , Biomechanics , Feedback , Robotics , Signals , Surgery , Weight (Mass)

A Concept for a Novel Procedure for Mitral Valve Repair by Percutaneous Annuloplasty

Toufic Azar, Sumitra Rajagopalan, Renzo Cecere, Joszef Kovecses, Jorge Angeles

BIOMED 2008; 33-34https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38085

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View Articletitled, A Concept for a Novel Procedure for Mitral Valve Repair by Percutaneous Annuloplasty

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Topics: Maintenance , Valves , Diseases , Surgery , Annulus , Arrhythmias , Blood , Catheters , Damage , Dimensions

Implantable Minipump With MEMS Electrothemal Valve for Bolus Injection in Mice

T. K. Givrad, J.-M. I. Maarek, P. Y. Li, E. Meng, N. Sardesai, D. P. Holschneider

BIOMED 2008; 35-36https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38086

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View Articletitled, Implantable Minipump With MEMS Electrothemal Valve for Bolus Injection in Mice

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Valves , Pumps , Reservoirs , Catheters , Metals , Molding , Radioactive tracers , Silicones , Wire

System for Recording the Bowel Sounds of Premature Infants

Jonathan M. Hill, M. Shalane Regan, Ronald S. Adrezin, Leonard Eisenfeld

BIOMED 2008; 37-38https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38101

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View Articletitled, System for Recording the Bowel Sounds of Premature Infants

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Topics: Acoustics

Wireless Central Apnea Response System for Neonatal Intensive Care

Jonathan M. Hill, Ronald S. Adrezin, Leonard Eisenfeld

BIOMED 2008; 39-40https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38105

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View Articletitled, Wireless Central Apnea Response System for Neonatal Intensive Care

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Topics: Nervous system

Device Technology and Innovation

PO₂ and PCO₂ Measurements for the Prevention and Early Detection of Anastomotic Leakage

D. Tanase, K. Tang, P. J. French, N. Komen, G. Kleinrensink, J. Jeekel, J. F. Lange, J. J. van Veen, A. Draaijer

BIOMED 2008; 41-42https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38046

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View Articletitled, PO2 and PCO2 Measurements for the Prevention and Early Detection of Anastomotic Leakage

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Topics: Leakage , Surgery , Feedback , Statistics

Tools for Nanosurgery: Applying Carbon Nanopipettes to Cell Physiology

Michael G. Schrlau, Haim H. Bau

BIOMED 2008; 43-44https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38053

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View Articletitled, Tools for Nanosurgery: Applying Carbon Nanopipettes to Cell Physiology

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Topics: Carbon , Physiology , Manufacturing , Biomedicine , Electrical measurement , Fluids , Nanoscale phenomena , Probes , Resolution (Optics)

Database-Aided Suppression of False Positives of Mammographic Calcifications

Jack Sklansky, Chester Ornes, Pat Sankar, Gary Levine

BIOMED 2008; 45-46https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38091

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View Articletitled, Database-Aided Suppression of False Positives of Mammographic Calcifications

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Topics: Biomedicine , Cancer , Computers , Databases , Delays , Ducts , Mammography , Surgery

Bio-Sensors and Diagnostics

High-Index Optical Materials for High-Throughput Lensfree Imaging, Counting and Sorting of Cells on a Chip

Sungkyu Seo, Ting-Wei Su, Anthony Erlinger, Aydogan Ozcan

BIOMED 2008; 47-48https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38081

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View Articletitled, High-Index Optical Materials for High-Throughput Lensfree Imaging, Counting and Sorting of Cells on a Chip

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Topics: Imaging , Optical materials , Blocks (Building materials) , Blood , Developing nations , Erythrocytes , Refractive index , Signal to noise ratio

Microfluidic CD-Based Systems Toward Rapid Anthrax Detection in Whole Blood

Jonathan Siegrist, Mary Amasia, Horacio Kido, Jim Zoval, Marc Madou

BIOMED 2008; 49-50https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38094

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View Articletitled, Microfluidic CD-Based Systems Toward Rapid Anthrax Detection in Whole Blood

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Topics: Blood , Microfluidics , Bacteria , Diseases

Therapeutic Devices

Putting a Charge in Healing: Electrical Stimulators Show Great Promise, Especially for Spinal Fusions

Deborah Schenberger

BIOMED 2008; 51-52https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38030

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View Articletitled, Putting a Charge in Healing: Electrical Stimulators Show Great Promise, Especially for Spinal Fusions

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Topics: Spinal fusion , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Orthopedics , Patents

The PediaFlow Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

Brad E. Paden, Jingchun Wu, Myounggyu D. Noh, Dave Paden, Michael Ricci, Shaun Snyder, Timothy M. Maul, Steven Webber, Fangjun Shu, Josiah Verkaik, Pratap Khanwilkar, J. Robert Boston, James F. Antaki, Bradley B. Keller, Marina V. Kameneva, Harvey S. Borovetz

BIOMED 2008; 53-54https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38042

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View Articletitled, The PediaFlow Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

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Topics: Pediatrics , Ventricular assist devices , Design , Optimization , Pumps , Bearings , Engines , Motors , Actuators , Computation

Polymer-Based Sensors for Dynamic Intravascular Shear Stress Analysis

Lisong Ai, Hongyu Yu, Mahsa Rouhanizadeh, Wakako Takabe, Ellis Meng, E. S. Kim, Tzung Hsiai

BIOMED 2008; 55-57https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38097

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View Articletitled, Polymer-Based Sensors for Dynamic Intravascular Shear Stress Analysis

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Topics: Polymers , Sensors , Shear stress , Catheters , Wire bonding , Aorta , Atherosclerosis , Blood flow , Circuits , Coronary arteries

Clinical and Regulatory

Implications of Patent Law Changes for Medical Device Manufacturers

Gregory M. Stone

BIOMED 2008; 59-60https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38044

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View Articletitled, Implications of Patent Law Changes for Medical Device Manufacturers

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Topics: Medical devices , Patents

Packaging of Biomedical Devices: A Critical Aspect in Its Performance

Frank Everaerts

BIOMED 2008; 61-62https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38045

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View Articletitled, Packaging of Biomedical Devices: A Critical Aspect in Its Performance

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Topics: Biomedicine , Packaging , Biocompatibility , Biological tissues , Surface finishing

Posters

Experimental and Numerical Study of a Sutured Tendon Under Tensile Loading

Mahmound Chizari, Jonathan Reading, Bin Wang

BIOMED 2008; 63-64https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38032

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Study of a Sutured Tendon Under Tensile Loading

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Topics: Tendons , Biomechanics , Numerical analysis , Soft tissues , Wounds

System Development and Testing of a Liquid Needle-Free Injector

Kai Chen, Yonggui Lv

BIOMED 2008; 65-66https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38034

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View Articletitled, System Development and Testing of a Liquid Needle-Free Injector

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Topics: Ejectors , Needles , Testing

Geometry Driven Decision Support System for Knee Tumour Mega Endo-Prosthesis Components Selection

K. Subburaj, P. Suresh, S. S. Anasane, B. Ravi, M. G. Agarwal

BIOMED 2008; 67-68https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38035

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View Articletitled, Geometry Driven Decision Support System for Knee Tumour Mega Endo-Prosthesis Components Selection

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Topics: Geometry , Knee , Prostheses , Tumors , Computer-aided engineering

Endo-Distraction: A New Technique of Distraction Osteogenesis in High Atrophic Mandibles — Results of 18 Patients

Christian Krenkel

BIOMED 2008; 69-70https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38037

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View Articletitled, Endo-Distraction: A New Technique of Distraction Osteogenesis in High Atrophic Mandibles — Results of 18 Patients

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Surgery

A Micromachined Device Using Transient Hot-Wire Method for High Accuracy Thermal Conductivity Measurement of Semi-Rigid Materials

Xin Liang, Weiping Ding, Zhiquan Shu, Xiaoming Zhou, Dayong Gao

BIOMED 2008; 71-72https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38038

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View Articletitled, A Micromachined Device Using Transient Hot-Wire Method for High Accuracy Thermal Conductivity Measurement of Semi-Rigid Materials

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Topics: Micromachining , Thermal conductivity measurement , Transients (Dynamics) , Wire , Sensors , Calibration , Electrical resistivity , Manufacturing , Mass production , Microfabrication

Technique and Device of Irregular Osseointegration Detection for Dental Implant

M.-Ch. Pan, Z.-W. Chen, H.-B. Zhuang, S.-Y. Lee

BIOMED 2008; 73-74https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38039

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View Articletitled, Technique and Device of Irregular Osseointegration Detection for Dental Implant

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Topics: Acoustics , Bone , Excitation , Vibration

Geometrical Models of Vertebral Arteries and Numerical Simulations of the Blood Flow Through Them

Krzysztof Jozwik, Damian Obidowski

BIOMED 2008; 75-79https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38048

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View Articletitled, Geometrical Models of Vertebral Arteries and Numerical Simulations of the Blood Flow Through Them

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Topics: Blood flow , Computer simulation , Blood , Brain , Blood vessels , Flow (Dynamics) , Shapes , Body systems and structures , Carotid arteries , Geometry

Micropallet Technology for Investigating Tumor Cellular Profiles and Analysis of Rare Cell Subsets

Nicholas M. Gunn, Mark Bachman, Edward L. Nelson, G.-P. Li

BIOMED 2008; 81-82https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38058

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View Articletitled, Micropallet Technology for Investigating Tumor Cellular Profiles and Analysis of Rare Cell Subsets

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Topics: Tumors , Cancer , Diseases

Design of a Navigational Aid for Colonoscopy

Robb M. Gavalis, Hua Xing, Peter Y. Wong, Lothar Lilge, Caroline G. L. Cao

BIOMED 2008; 83-84https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38060

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View Articletitled, Design of a Navigational Aid for Colonoscopy

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Topics: Cancer , Design , Diseases , Endoscopes

An Assessment of the Strength Characteristics of Button Type Facet Fusion Grafts

Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Dennis L. Abernathie

BIOMED 2008; 85-86https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38061

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View Articletitled, An Assessment of the Strength Characteristics of Button Type Facet Fusion Grafts

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Topics: Surgery

Development of a Controlled Rate Cooling System for Cryopreservation

Hsiuhung Chen, Zhiquan Shu, Dayong Gao

BIOMED 2008; 87-88https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38062

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View Articletitled, Development of a Controlled Rate Cooling System for Cryopreservation

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Topics: Cooling systems , Cryonics , Stem cells

In Vitro Testing of Living Aortic Heart Valves Using a Pulsatile Bioreactor

Leslie N. Sierad, Dan Simionescu

BIOMED 2008; 89-90https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38063

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View Articletitled, In Vitro Testing of Living Aortic Heart Valves Using a Pulsatile Bioreactor

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Topics: Bioreactors , Testing , Valves , Biological tissues , Diseases , Failure , Stiffness

The Influence of Renal Branches on the Iliac Arteries Blood Flow

Filipa Carneiro, Ana E. Silva, Senhorinha F. C. F. Teixeira, Jose´ C. F. Teixeira, Pedro A. M. Lobarinhas, Vasco G. Ribeiro

BIOMED 2008; 91-96https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38065

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View Articletitled, The Influence of Renal Branches on the Iliac Arteries Blood Flow

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Topics: Blood flow , Kidney , Aorta , Flow (Dynamics) , Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Hemodynamics

Experimental Study and CFD Analysis of the Volumatic^® Spacer

Sofia Abreu, Lui´s Silva, Senhorinha F. C. F. Teixeira, Henedina Antunes, Helena Marques, Nuno Ramalhete

BIOMED 2008; 97-103https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38068

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study and CFD Analysis of the Volumatic® Spacer

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Topics: Aerosols , Air flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Drugs , Flow (Dynamics) , Respiratory cycle

A Polymer MEMS 2-Axis Scanning Mirror Driven by Magnetic Force

Zhian Lai, Nicholas Gunn, Mark Bachman, Guann-Pyng Li

BIOMED 2008; 105-106https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38070

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View Articletitled, A Polymer MEMS 2-Axis Scanning Mirror Driven by Magnetic Force

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Topics: Biomedical imaging , Biomedicine , Coherence (Optics) , Magnetic fields , Microelectromechanical systems , Mirrors , Polymers

Rotational Scanning Mechanism of Multi-Point Synchronous Detection for Near Infrared Diffuse Optical Tomography

Min-Chun Pan, Chien-Hung Chen, Lian-Yu Chen, Min-Cheng Pan

BIOMED 2008; 107-108https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38073

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View Articletitled, Rotational Scanning Mechanism of Multi-Point Synchronous Detection for Near Infrared Diffuse Optical Tomography

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Topics: Optical tomography , Resolution (Optics) , Absorption , Design , Electromagnetic scattering , Image reconstruction , Imaging , Instrumentation , Measuring instruments , Phantoms

An Integrated Software and Hardware System for Dynamic Cadaveric Shoulder Testing

Daniel M. Hoopes, Scott B. Seibert, Thay Q. Lee

BIOMED 2008; 109-110https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2008-38075

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View Articletitled, An Integrated Software and Hardware System for Dynamic Cadaveric Shoulder Testing

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Topics: Computer software , Hardware , Testing , Computers , Actuators , Algorithms , Graphical user interfaces , Instrumentation , Joint mechanics , Sensors