Magnetic Sensors and Actuators in Medicine

Magnetic Sensors and Actuators in Medicine
Author: Horia Chiriac
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2023-07-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128236000

Magnetic Sensors and Actuators in Medicine: Materials, Devices, and Applications provides an overview of the various sensors and actuators, their characteristics, role in the development of medical applications, the medical problems they solve, and future directions. The book brings together recent advances in the physics, chemistry and engineering of magnetic materials related to sensors and actuators that improve their functions in medical applications. The book describes the main applications of magnetic sensors and actuators, starting from the common and emerging magnetic materials, their principles of operation, the medical problems that they are used to address, and the latest achievements in the field. - Reviews a wide range of magnetic sensors and actuators employed in medical applications such as diagnosis, surgery and therapy - Describes magnetic material-based sensors and actuators, including their operation principles, properties and optimization for specific applications - Includes examples of recent advances, such as emerging magnetic materials, magnetic nanowires, nanorods and/or nanotubes

Electromagnetic Actuation and Sensing in Medical Robotics

Electromagnetic Actuation and Sensing in Medical Robotics
Author: Hongliang Ren
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2017-12-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811060355

This book highlights electromagnetic actuation (EMA) and sensing systems for a broad range of applications including targeted drug delivery, drug-release-rate control, catheterization, intravitreal needleless injections, wireless magnetic capsule endoscopy, and micromanipulations. It also reviews the state-of-the-art magnetic actuation and sensing technologies with remotely controlled targets used in biomedicine.

Magnetic Sensors

Magnetic Sensors
Author: Kevin Kuang
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2012-03-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 953510232X

This book provides an introductory overview of the research done in recent years in the area of magnetic sensors. The topics presented in this book range from fundamental theories and properties of magnets and their sensing applications in areas such as biomedicine, microelectromechanical systems, nano-satellites and pedestrian tracking. Written for the readers who wished to obtain a basic understanding of the research area as well as to explore other potential areas of applications for magnetic sensors, this book presents exciting developments in the field in a highly readable manner.

Emerging Communication Technologies for E-Health and Medicine

Emerging Communication Technologies for E-Health and Medicine
Author: Rodrigues, Joel J.P.C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2012-04-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466609109

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), e-health is the combined use of electronic communication and information technology in the health sector and, moreover, it enables a safer, higher quality, more equitable, and sustainable health system. Emerging Communication Technologies for E-Health and Medicine is a fundamental source for the advancement of knowledge, application, and practice in the interdisciplinary areas of healthcare, e-health, m-health, u-health, sensors, biomedical engineering, and telemedicine. Due to its grounding in research and theory evidence, this book is designed for use in graduate courses in health management, medicine, nursing, health professionals, and medical informatics. The book can help to e-health contents, applications, and interesting experiences. It is an important way to communicate e-health concepts.

Engineering for Patient Safety

Engineering for Patient Safety
Author: Jenny Dankelman
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2004-11-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1410611779

This is a brief study of how human factors engineers have worked with medical personnel to improve patient safety and reduce medical error in the newest minimally invasive surgical procedures (laparoscopy, angioplasty, colonoscopy, etc).

Mems/Nems

Mems/Nems
Author: Cornelius T. Leondes
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 2142
Release: 2007-10-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387257861

This significant and uniquely comprehensive five-volume reference is a valuable source for research workers, practitioners, computer scientists, students, and technologists. It covers all of the major topics within the subject and offers a comprehensive treatment of MEMS design, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing methods. It also includes current medical applications of MEMS technology and provides applications of MEMS to opto-electronic devices. It is clearly written, self-contained, and accessible, with helpful standard features including an introduction, summary, extensive figures and design examples with comprehensive reference lists.

Magnetic Nanoparticles in Biosensing and Medicine

Magnetic Nanoparticles in Biosensing and Medicine
Author: Nicholas J. Darton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2019-02-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1107031095

Drawing together topics from a wide range of disciplines, and featuring up-to-date examples of clinical usage and research applications, this text provides a comprehensive insight into the fundamentals of magnetic biosensors and the applications of magnetic nanoparticles in medicine.

Technological Advancements in Biomedicine for Healthcare Applications

Technological Advancements in Biomedicine for Healthcare Applications
Author: Wu, Jinglong
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2012-10-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466621974

Technology continues to play a major role in all aspects of society, particularly healthcare. Advancements such as biomedical image processing, technology in rehabilitation, and biomedical robotics for healthcare have aided in significant strides in the biomedical engineering research field. Technological Advancements in Biomedicine for Healthcare Applications presents an overview of biomedical technologies and its relationship with healthcare applications. This reference source is essential for researchers and practitioners aiming to learn more about biomedical engineering and its related fields.

Sensors, Actuators, and Their Interfaces

Sensors, Actuators, and Their Interfaces
Author: Nathan Ida
Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology
Total Pages: 922
Release: 2020-01-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1785618350

Sensors and actuators are used daily in countless applications to ensure more accurate and reliable workflows and safer environments. Many students and young engineers with engineering and science backgrounds often come prepared with circuits and programming skills but have little knowledge of sensors and sensing strategies and their interfacing.

Magnetic Sensors for Biomedical Applications

Magnetic Sensors for Biomedical Applications
Author: Hadi Heidari
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2019-12-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119552176

An important guide that reviews the basics of magnetic biosensor modeling and simulation Magnetic Sensors for Biomedical Applications offers a comprehensive review of magnetic biosensor modelling and simulation. The authors—noted experts on the topic—explore the model's strengths and weaknesses and discuss the competencies of different modelling software, including homemade and commercial (for example Multi-physics modelling software). The section on sensor materials examines promising materials whose properties have been used for sensing action and predicts future smart-materials that have the potential for sensing application. Next, the authors present classifications of sensors that are divided into different sub-types. They describe their working and highlight important applications that reveal the benefits and drawbacks of relevant designs. The book also contains information on the most recent developments in the field of each sensor type. This important book: Provides an even treatment of the major foundations of magnetic biosensors Presents problem solution methods such as analytical and numerical Explains how solution methods complement each other, and offers information on their materials, design, computer aided modelling and simulation, optimization, and device fabrication Describes modeling work challenges and solutions Written for students in electrical and electronics engineering, physics, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and biology, Magnetic Sensors for Biomedical Applications offers a guide to the principles of biomagnetic sensors, recent developments, and reveals the impact of sensor modelling and simulation on magnetic sensors.