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Technologies for Medical Sciences

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  • © 2012

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Editors:
  1. Renato M. Natal Jorge

    1. Porto, Portugal

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  2. João Manuel R. S. Tavares

    1. Fac. Engenharia, Lab. Engenharia de Processos,, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

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  3. Marcos Pinotti Barbosa

    1. UFMG, Laboratorio de Bioengenharia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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  4. A.P. Slade

    1. University of Dundee, College of Art, Science and Engineering, Medical Engineering Research Institute, Dundee, United Kingdom

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  • Focuses on object modeling
  • Associated with medical imaging
  • Covers 3D reconstructions multidisciplinary

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics (LNCVB, volume 1)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. In-Silico Models as a Tool for the Design of Specific Treatments: Applications in Bone Regeneration

    • Esther Reina-Romo, María José Gómez-Benito, Libardo Andrés González-Torres, Jaime Domínguez, José Manuel García-Aznar
    Pages 1-17

  3. Contact Finite Element with Surface Tension Adhesion

    • Rudolf A. P. Hellmuth, Raul G. Lima
    Pages 19-38

  4. Biomechanical Characterization and Modeling of Natural and Alloplastic Human Temporomandibular Joint

    • Michel Mesnard, Antonio Ramos
    Pages 39-66

  5. Blood Flow Simulation and Applications

    • Luisa Costa Sousa, Catarina F. Castro, Carlos Conceição António
    Pages 67-86

  6. Measuring Biomechanics of the Vision Process, Sensory Fusion and Image Observation Features

    • Jaroslav Dušek, Tomáš Jindra
    Pages 87-112

  7. Motion Correction in Conventional Nuclear Medicine Imaging

    • Francisco J. Caramelo, Nuno C. Ferreira
    Pages 113-139

  8. OCT Noise Despeckling Using 3D Nonlinear Complex Diffusion Filter

    • C. Maduro, P. Serranho, T. Santos, P. Rodrigues, J. Cunha-Vaz, R. Bernardes
    Pages 141-157

  9. Using an Infra-red Sensor to Measure the Dynamic Behaviour of N2O Gas Escaping Through Different Sized Holes

    • Alan Slade, Jan Vorstius, Daniel Gonçalves, Gareth Thomson
    Pages 159-177

  10. Plantar Pressure Assessment: A New Tool for Postural Instability Diagnosis in Multiple Sclerosis

    • João M. C. S. Abrantes, Luis F. F. Santos
    Pages 179-204

  11. Recent Progress in Studying the Human Foot

    • V. C. Pinto, M. A. Marques, M. A. P. Vaz
    Pages 205-226

  12. The Scapular Contribution to the Amplitude of Shoulder External Rotation on Throwing Athletes

    • Andrea Ribeiro, Augusto Gil Pascoal, Nuno Morais
    Pages 227-242

  13. Supercritical Solvent Impregnation of Natural Bioactive Compounds in N-Carboxybutylchitosan and Agarose Membranes for the Development of Topical Wound Healing Applications

    • A. M. A. Dias, M. E. M. Braga, I. J. Seabra, H. C. de Sousa
    Pages 243-266

  14. Improving Post-EVAR Surveillance with a Smart Stent-Graft

    • Isa C. T. Santos, Alexandra T. Sepulveda, Júlio C. Viana, António J. Pontes, Brian L. Wardle, S. M. Sampaio et al.
    Pages 267-289

  15. Synergic Multidisciplinary Interactions for Design and Development of Medical Devices

    • Ricardo Simoes
    Pages 291-309

  16. A Process-Algebra Model of the Cell Mechanics of Autoreactive Lymphocytes Recruitment

    • Paola Lecca
    Pages 311-333
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About this book

This book presents novel and advanced technologies for medical sciences in order to solidify knowledge in the related fields and define their key stakeholders.

 

The fifteen papers included in this book were written by invited experts of international stature and address important technologies for medical sciences, including: computational modeling and simulation, image processing and analysis, medical imaging, human motion and posture, tissue engineering, design and development medical devices, and mechanic biology.

Different applications are treated in such diverse fields as biomechanical studies, prosthesis and orthosis, medical diagnosis, sport, and virtual reality.

 

This book is of interest to researchers, students and manufacturers from  a wide range of disciplines related to bioengineering, biomechanics, computational mechanics, computational vision, human motion, mathematics, medical devices, medical image, medicine and physics.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Porto, Portugal

    Renato M. Natal Jorge

  • Fac. Engenharia, Lab. Engenharia de Processos,, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

    João Manuel R. S. Tavares

  • UFMG, Laboratorio de Bioengenharia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Marcos Pinotti Barbosa

  • University of Dundee, College of Art, Science and Engineering, Medical Engineering Research Institute, Dundee, United Kingdom

    A.P. Slade

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