Self-adaptive image denoising based on bidimensional empirical mode decomposition (BEMD).

abstract：:Electroencephalograph (EEG) signals feature extraction and processing is one of the most difficult and important part in the brain-computer interface (BCI) research field. EEG signals are generally unstable, complex and have low signal-noise ratio, which is difficult to be analyzed and processed. To solve this problem...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Wei Y,Jun Y,Lin S,Hong L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To obtain an appropriate model for the simulation of the biomechanical behavior of brain tissue and the deformation of ventricles, in particular, we have developed a novel computerized plain strain finite element model. For optimum results, a multiple loading solutions approach using various tissue parameters for the ...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Farmanzad F,Najarian S,Eslamee MR,Seddighi AS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modeling of thermal-induced mechanical behaviors of soft tissues is of great importance for thermal ablation. This paper presents a method by integrating the heating process with thermal-induced mechanical deformations of soft tissues for simulation and analysis of the thermal ablation process. This method combines bi...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Li X,Zhong Y,Jazar R,Subic A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sunscreens that absorb UV light without photodegradation could reduce skin cancer. Polyvinyl silsesquioxanes are known to have greater thermal and photochemical stability than organic compounds, such as those in sunscreens. This paper evaluates the UV transparency of vinyl silsesquioxanes (VS) and its hybrids with SiO...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Wang H,Lin D,Wang D,Hu L,Huang Y,Liu L,Loy DA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alginate hydrogels have been used widely in tissue engineering for cell encapsulation for several reasons: low toxicity, the ability to gel under gentle condition and compatibility with cells. In this study, we determined the effect of different concentrations of alginate on encapsulation of 3T3 fibroblast cells at tw...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Bohari SP,Hukins DW,Grover LM

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the ability of assessing the refractive change induced by myopic laser surgery using the intrinsic data, obtained from a reference intrinsic to the cornea. Twenty-nine eyes with laser in situ keratomileusis for myopia were included in the study. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the relation...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Liu Y,Wang Z,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Access to peripheral veins is necessary for sample collection, transfusion and infusion of fluids or medications. The peripheral intravenous catheterization (PIVC) procedure is the introduction of a short catheter into a peripheral vein and can be problematic, leading to multiple failed attempts. PURPOSE:To...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Sabri A,Szalas J,Holmes KS,Labib L,Mussivand T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morse code is now being harnessed for use in rehabilitation applications of augmentative-alternative communication and assistive technology, including mobility, environmental control and adapted worksite access. In this paper, Morse code is selected as a communication adaptive device for disabled persons who suffer fr...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Yang CH,Luo CH,Yang CH,Chuang LY

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of materials have been considered as sources of grafts to repair bone defects. Here, we examined the possibility of creating in situ-forming gels from sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI) for use as an in vivo carrier of demineralized bone matrix (DBM). The interaction between ani...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Kim KS,Kang YM,Lee JY,Kim ES,Kim CH,Min BH,Lee HB,Kim JH,Kim MS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is a major cause of death and disability throughout the world. Subtotal occlusion of the carotid artery is an important risk factor for stroke. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is increasingly being used for treatment of carotid artery stenosis. There are many reports on treating carotid artery stenosis by CAS; ho...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Zhang C,Wang Z,Zheng H,Qiu Y,He X,Yang H,Liu W

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microarray data has small samples and high dimension, and it contains a significant amount of irrelevant and redundant genes. This paper proposes a hybrid ensemble method based on double disturbance to improve classification performance. Firstly, original genes are ranked through reliefF algorithm and part of the gene...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Chen T,Xue H,Hong Z,Cui M,Zhao H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current density of Ti-56mass%Ni (Ti-50at.%) alloy after abrasion in simulated bioliquids was measured using a potentiostat to estimate the amount of metallic ions released from the alloy during repassivation and maturation. The current density in saline, saline with and without N2 bubbling, and Hanks' solutions wi...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Watarai M,Hanawa T,Moriyama K,Asaoka K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shape memory alloys (SMA) are being increasingly used in various industrial applications as actuators, connectors, or damping materials. In the medical field, superelastic devices such as eyeglass frames, stents or guide catheters have come to market in the recent years. The design of SMA devices has usually been base...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Trochu F,Brailovski V,Meunier MA,Terriault P,Qian YY

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sino-atrial node cells (SANCs) play a significant role in rhythmic firing. To investigate their role in arrhythmia and interactions with the atrium, computer simulations based on cellular dynamic mathematical models are generally used. However, the large-scale computation usually makes research difficult, given the li...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Zhang H,Xiao Z,Lin SF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to determine the optimal starting material for the development of an acellular osteochondral graft. Osteochondral tissues from three different species were characterised; pig (6 months), cow (18 months) and two ages of sheep (8-12 months and >4 year old). Tissues from the acetabulum and femoral head o...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Fermor HL,McLure SW,Taylor SD,Russell SL,Williams S,Fisher J,Ingham E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based upon previous research on the relation between hip prosthesis designs and strain distributions in a proximal femur model, a prototype of a "physiological" hip prosthesis was designed and manufactured. Strain gauge measurements on a dry femur before and after implantation of this prosthesis were made in different...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Vander Sloten J,Labey L,Van Audekercke R,Van der Perre G

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To address the lack of 3D space information in the digital radiography of a patient femur, a pose estimation method based on 2D-3D rigid registration is proposed in this study. The method uses two digital radiography images to realize the preoperative 3D visualization of a fractured femur. Compared with the pure Digit...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Zhang X,Zhu Y,Li C,Zhao J,Li G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some computer applications for cell characterization in medicine and biology, such as analysis of surface structure of cell wall-deficient EVC (El Tor Vibrio of Cholera), operate with cell samples taken from very small areas of interest. In order to perform texture characterization in such an application, only a few t...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Li S,Hu K,Cai N,Su W,Xiong H,Lou Z,Lin T,Hu Y

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adhesive resin composite, which is used to bond orthodontic bracket to tooth surface is exposed to the influence of wear by tooth brushing and wear may influence loosening of the bracket. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the effect of tooth brushing on the adhesion strength of orthod...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Durgesh BH,Alhijji S,Hashem MI,Al Kheraif AA,Durgesh P,Elsharawy M,Vallittu PK

更新日期：2016-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Food systems are complex and inhomogeneous in nature. Ultrasonic propagation velocity in the food systems, in this case processed milk cream and vegetable oils, is studied. Ultrasonic properties of the food systems are similar to those of complex biological tissues. The presence of vegetable oil as an adulterant in th...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Singh VR,Kumar A

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work evaluated the effects of UV irradiation, plasma radiation, steam and 70% ethanol treatments on the sterilization and integrity of auto-crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HA-ACP) scaffolds structured in microparticles and sponges aiming in vivo applications for regenerative medicine of bone tissue. The integrity of...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Shimojo AA,de Souza Brissac IC,Pina LM,Lambert CS,Santana MH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The method of formation of bioactive calcium-phosphate coating on medical titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V (3.5-5.3% V; 5.3-6.8% Al; balance -Ti) by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) has been developed. Evaluation of osteogenerating properties of the coating at fractures of the shaft of the femur on Wistar line laboratory r...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Gnedenkov SV,Sinebryukhov SL,Puz AV,Egorkin VS,Kostiv RE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty two ceramic femoral heads have been investigated after implantation. All heads had articulated against ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) cups. Examination of the heads shows changes in sphericity and surface roughness due to the wear. The behaviour of these retrieved heads after clinical use conf...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Fernández-Fairén M,Sala P,Gil FJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscular rigidity and atrophy caused by long-term underactivity usually lead to foot drop, strephenopodia, foot extorsion or some other complications for the lower limb movement disorders or lower limb surgery sufferers. The ankle-foot orthosis can help patients conduct the right ankle motion mode training, inhibit sp...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Zhang C,Zhu Y,Fan J,Zhao J,Yu H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and intraocular neovascular diseases have been treated clinically by anti-VEGF antibody drug bevacizumab. However, the use of bevacizumab in the treatment of retinal neovascular diseases has been limited due to the short half-life and frequent injections. In this research, novel...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Hu CC,Chaw JR,Chen CF,Liu HW

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequent occurrence of breast cancer and its serious consequences have attracted worldwide attention in recent years. Problems such as low rate of accuracy and poor self-adaptability still exist in traditional diagnosis. In order to solve these problems, an AdaBoost-SVM classification algorithm, combined with the ...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Li P,Bi T,Huang J,Li S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Normal pregnancy is associated with profound alterations in the maternal cardiovascular system and PPG represents a sensitive and convenient technique capable of tracking changes in the pulsatile function of arteries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of maternal cardiovascular alterations ...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Su F,Li Z,Sun X,Han N,Wang L,Luo X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to verify the effect of indoor horse riding exercise on basal physical exercise and lumbar muscular function. The subjects included were 20 healthy females, who participated in the horse riding exercise using SRider (Rider Co. & ChonbuK National Univ, Korea) for 30 minutes per day, 3 days per ...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Yu CH,Hong CU,Kang SR,Kwon TK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, biocompatibility of 17-4 PH stainless steel foam for biomedical implant applications was investigated. 17-4 PH stainless steel foams having porosities in the range of 40-82% with an average pore size of around 600 μm were produced by space holder-sintering technique. Sintered foams were precipitation ha...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Mutlu I,Oktay E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:It is suggested that nanophase hydroxyapatite (nHAP) might have advantages over conventional hydroxyapatite (cHAP) as a biomaterial for bone regeneration. To be a satisfactory candidate for bone tissue engineering, it is important to support the growth and differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal s...

journal_title：Bio-medical materials and engineering

authors： Zhou GS,Su ZY,Cai YR,Liu YK,Dai LC,Tang RK,Zhang M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00