Abstract：
:There is an increasing awareness among the populace of the need for regular health check-up to detect diseases in their early stages and thereby administer treatments in a timely fashion. However, commercially available physiological signal monitoring devices, which may offer clues on the onset of diseases, are time-consuming, far from user friendly and limited in their applications. We design an e-caring chair that combines six modular physiological signal measurement instruments into a single unit, enabling users to simultaneously measure the blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, height, weight and body fat percentage, and display the results and simple diagnoses in real time. The e-caring chair further allows for easy integration of additional physiological signal measuring devices, speedy measurements and long term monitoring of any trends that may emerge, making it easier for users to be alerted to physiological changes in the body without the need to enlist assistance from medical personnel. In this paper, we describe how this e-caring chair can be placed in several different environments for different purposes.
journal_name
Med Eng Physjournal_title
Medical engineering & physicsauthors
Chang HT,Chung CG,Chen MWdoi
10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.04.011subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2013-02-01 00:00:00pages
277-82issue
2eissn
1350-4533issn
1873-4030pii
S1350-4533(11)00092-0journal_volume
35pub_type
杂志文章abstract：:Resorption following tooth loss and poor bone quality affect the success of implants in the anterior maxilla. Inappropriate planning can cause implant loss and aesthetics problems that are difficult to resolve. There is a limited literature on the optimum number and location of implants in anterior maxilla for fabrica...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.02.004
更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Biomechanical movement analysis in 3D requires estimation of joint centres in the lower extremities and this estimation is based on extrapolation from markers placed on anatomical landmarks. The purpose of the present study was to quantify the accuracy of three established set of equations and provide new improved equ...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.07.001
更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Tripolar nerve cuff electrodes have been widely used for measuring peripheral nerve activity. However, despite the high signal-to-noise ratio levels that can be achieved with this recording configuration, the clinical use of cuff electrodes in closed-loop controlled neuroprostheses remains limited. This is largely att...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2016.11.010
更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS OF THE STUDY:Mechanical heart valves (MHV) are widely used to replace dysfunctional and failed heart valves. The bileaflet MHV design is very popular due to its superior hemodynamics. Since their introduction in 1977, the hemodynamics of bileaflet prostheses has been extensively studied. In this stu...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2005.03.013
更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study describes the method of determination of the position and orientation of artificial knee implants using a single-plane radiograph. To simplify the 3D/2D matching problem, we proposed to use small markers embedded in a bone. From the image coordinates of markers, it is possible to estimate the position and o...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s1350-4533(03)00037-7
更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Dynamic models of the human trunk have been extensively used to investigate the biomechanics of lower back pain and postural instability in different populations. Despite their diverse applications, previous models rely on intrinsic upper body segment parameters (UBSP), e.g., each segment's mass-inertia characteristic...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2010.09.008
更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Fitts' Law was extended in the polar coordinate system, and a set of indices for human motion evaluation is proposed. In this paper, the index of difficulty and the index of performance are introduced as the general indices for the quality measure of plane target-to-target movement. As an example, the target-reaching ...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s1350-4533(01)00121-7
更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A numerical model was developed to predict the dynamics of a solid particle in a poststenotic blood vessel region. The flow through a 3D axisymmetric stenosis with 75% reduction in cross-section area was considered for inlet Reynolds numbers of 500 and 1000, which corresponds to typical values for the blood flow in hu...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.003
更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Medical imaging and clinical studies have proven that the heart pumps by means of minor outer volume changes and back-and-forth longitudinal movements in the atrioventricular (AV) region. The magnitude of AV-plane displacement has also shown to be a reliable index for diagnosis of heart failure. Despite this, AV-plane...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2014.11.002
更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Biomagnetic investigations in basic physiological research using animals require measurement devices different from commercial biomagnetometers used in human investigations. Two major problems have to be tackled in the design of such biomagnetometers. First, the spatial sampling needs to be much higher. Second, the di...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s1350-4533(99)00088-0
更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of wheelchair mass, solid vs. pneumatic tires and tire pressure on physical strain and wheelchair propulsion technique. 11 Able-bodied participants performed 14 submaximal exercise blocks on a treadmill with a fixed speed (1.11 m/s) within 3 weeks to determine the e...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.03.019
更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Quantification in clinical, diagnostic electromyography (EMG) currently includes motor unit action potential (MUAP) analysis and interference pattern analysis. Early efforts to examine the frequency/power spectra of the interference pattern showed modest value but the technique was not developed further. This paper re...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.07.017
更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In most computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis of the human lung, it has been assumed that the trachea and branches of the lung have smooth walls. In order to determine if this is a valid assumption, the effects of cartilage rings on airflow and particle deposition in the lungs was determined through conducting si...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2007.06.010
更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In robotic and conventional minimally invasive surgery the risk of complications caused by collateral tissue damage remains high. This paper studies the concept of imposing damage thresholds on surgical instruments to avoid tissue overload. More specifically, the correlation between mechanical loading and damage in ca...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2010.04.002
更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In this study, we applied multi-channel mechanomyographic (MMG) recordings in combination with linear and nonlinear analyses to investigate muscular and musculotendinous effects of high intensity eccentric exercise. Twelve accelerometers arranged in a 3 × 4 matrix over the dominant elbow muscles were used to detect MM...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2014.09.003
更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In this paper the biomechanical response of a novel dental preparation technique, referred to as the Anatomic-Functional-Geometry treatment (AFG), is investigated through a 3D nonlinear finite-element modelling approach. A comparative investigation against a standard technique employed in dental clinical practice is c...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.10.016
更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A few finite element models have addressed the dynamic juxtaarticular stress transmission but none focused the investigation on the combined influence of the individual moduli of the underlying bones, including the subchondral plate, the femoral head and the femoral neck of the proximal femur. A finite element model i...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2004.12.008
更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The high rate of fixation failure in osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures indicate the need for improved solutions. Computer simulations may help to overcome the limitations of the gold standard biomechanical testing in evaluating the performance of new implants and enhance the effectivity and outcome of the design...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.04.011
更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:An ultrasonic aerosol generator constructed from a domestic humidifier is described which has been used to produce liquid aerosols for physiological investigations. The instrument was constructed from a Pifco domestic humidifier modified to include an energy guide to direct the oscillations of the transducer through t...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/1350-4533(95)97320-o
更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Fetal movement is one index of fetal well-being. We designed and built a new recorder based on fetal movement acceleration measurement (FMAM). The FMAM recorder has a newly developed, capacitive acceleration sensor that can detect the oscillations of the maternal abdominal wall caused by fetal movements. In this study...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.09.001
更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In this paper, we derive a comprehensive computational model to estimate the arterial pressure and the cardiac output of humans, by refining and adapting the well-established equations of the Windkessel theory. The model inputs are based on patient specific factors such as age, sex, smoking and fitness habits as well ...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2008.11.010
更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Long distance travel is associated with increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). There is an increased risk of travel related DVT in passengers with a predisposition to thrombosis. Assisting blood circulation in the lower limb will reduce the risk of DVT. Leg exercises are recommended as a DVT preventative measur...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2005.02.002
更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Acetabular fractures potentially account for up to half of all pelvic fractures, while pelvic fractures potentially account for over one-tenth of all human bone fractures. This is the first biomechanical study to assess acetabular fracture fixation using plates versus cables in the presence of a total hip arthroplasty...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.06.004
更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Previous studies investigating thrombus formation have not focused on the physical interaction between red blood cells (RBCs) and thrombus, although they have been speculated that some pathological conditions such as microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) stem from interactions between RBCs and thrombi. In this stud...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.01.003
更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In this study, we propose a new classification method for early differentiation of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation episodes, i.e. those which spontaneously or with external intervention will return to sinus rhythm within 7 days of onset from the ones where the arrhythmia is sustained for more than 7 days...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2016.10.013
更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Image-based finite element modelling has been commonly used to determine the biomechanical behaviours of human femora, particularly for the diagnosis of femoral head necrosis. One of the fundamental aspects of biomechanical modelling is the relationship between bone density, which is obtained from images, and elastic ...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2019.02.002
更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The investigation of patellar tendon reflex involves development of a reflex hammer holder, kinematic data collection and analysis of patellar reflex responses using motion analysis techniques. The main aim of this research is to explore alternative means of assessing reflexes as a part of routine clinical diagnosis. ...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2010.11.002
更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This proof-of-concept study designs distal femur fracture plates from semi-rigid materials vs. traditional metals for toe-touch weight-bearing recommended to patients immediately after surgery. The two-fold goal was to (a) reduce stress shielding (SS) by increasing cortical bone stress thereby reducing the risk of bon...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.11.015
更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Bone-attached robots and microstereotactic frames, intended for deep brain stimulation and minimally invasive cochlear implantation, typically attach to a patient's skull via bone anchors. A rigid and reliable link between such devices and the skull is mandatory in order to fulfill the high accuracy demands of minimal...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.02.012
更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We studied muscle fatigue in 19 paraplegic patients during an isometric sustained contraction. Both quadriceps (n = 38) were maximally stimulated for 126 s. We defined a nonlinear equation with four coefficients to fit the data and extract fatigue indices carrying information on the amount (asymptotic values, torque c...
journal_title：Medical engineering & physics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s1350-4533(97)00038-6
更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00
