IFMBE Proceedings Vol. 37, 2
Akos Jobbagy (Ed.)
5th European Conference of the
International Federation for Medical
and Biological Engineering
14 -18 September 2011,
Budapest, Hungary
ffi Springer
Table of Contents
Emergency Preparedness Plan - The Clinical Engineers' Role
Yadin David
Incorporation of Medical TechnologiesA.M. Mangili Jr., S.J. Calil, E. Wall
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Criticality Management in Operating Room and Assimilable Processes 717
Fabrizio Don, Roberto Miniati, Lapo Scatizzi, Fabrizio Niccolini, Alessandro Sarti
A Web-Based System Supporting the Certification of the Outpatient and EmergencyDepartments and Providing for Post-discharge Continuity of Medical Care Software 721
B. Spyropoulos, E. Oikonomi, A. Danelakis, K. Karaboulas, E. Kotsiliti, E. Maridaki, L. Papageorgiou,E. Papalexis, C. Sakellarios, D. Zoqogianni, M. Botsivaly
Development of System for Managing Individual Surgical Instruments by RFID 725
K, Yamashita, K. Kusuda, Y. Iwakami, K. Tanaka, Y. Tokuda, S. Tanaka, K. Kuraoka, H. Honda,M. Komino, H. Komatsu, S. Shimada, T. Obayashi, Y. Saito, S. Ino, T. Ifukube, T. Okubo
Biomechanics, Movement Analysis, Rehabilitation
The Effect of Stapedotomy on Round Window Membrane Motion - An ExperimentalStudy 729
M. Kwacz, J. Wysocki, M. Mrowka
Identification of the Position of Head and Shoulders in Neurological Practice with the Use of
Two Cameras 733P. Kutiiek, J. Hozman
Numerical Simulation of Degeneration of Lumbar Spine Segments 737
M. Kurutz, L. Oroszvdry
Two Dimensional Propagation of Displacement Mechanomyographic Signal 741
H. Oka, M. Okamoto, N. Ichihashi, M. Yoshida
A Suggestion for a Smart Environment with Potential for Stroke Patient Rehabilitation 745C. Lassfolk, M. Linnavao, L. Palva, R. Sepponen
EMG Patterns in Robot Assisted Reaching Movements of Upper Arm 749
G. DAddio, M. Cesarelli, M. Romano, A. De Nunzio, F. Lullo, N. Pappone
Clustering Technique for Quantitative Assessment of Motor Function in Stroke Patients 753N. Miljkovic, M.M. Jankovic, D.B. Popovic
Effects of Bolus Volume on Geniohyoid Muscle Movement during Swallowing: UltrasonographicM-Mode Study in Healthy Adults 757
Koichi Yabunaka, Gojiro Nakagami, Hiromi Sanada, Toshizo Katsuda, Kenya Yamamoto,Hidetoshi Yatake, Tatsuhiro Gotanda, Rurni Gotanda, Shuji Abe, Mutsurni Ohue
Is the Haptic Tunnel Effective Tool for Motor Learning? 761
M.D. Kostic, P.S. Kovaievic, D.B. Popovic
FES Application with Different Off Times in Paraplegic Subject during Open Chain Movement:
Case Report 765
Eddy Krueger, Eduardo M. Scheeren, Guilherme N. Nogueira-Neto, Vera Lucia S.N. Button,Percy Nohama
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In Vitro Study of the Correlation between the Aortic Flow Field Affected by the Bileaflet
Mechanical Valves and Coronary Circulation 769
T. Akutsu, A. Matsumoto, K. Takahashi
A Multi-pad Electrode EMG System for Studying Muscle Activity during Voluntary Isometric
Contractions 773
M.M. Jankovic, N. Malesevic, D.B. Popovic
Shear Stress Mechanotransduction via Endogenous ATP Release in Vascular Endothelial
Cells 777
K. Yamamoto, J. Ando
Real Time Tracking of Tremor EMG Envelopes 781
L.Z. Popovic-Maneski, M.B. Popovic
How Effective Is Robot Therapy?: PARO and People with Dementia 784
K. Inoue, K. Wada, R. Uehara
Postural Compensation in Hand Pressure Images 788
T.C. Pataky
Investigation of In-vivo Hinge Knee Behavior Using a Quasi-Static Finite Element Model of
the Lower Limb 791
L. Zach, S. Konvickova, P. Ruzicka
In vitro Coronary Stent Implantation: Vessel Wall-Stent Interaction 795
L. Horny, H. Chlup, J. Vesely, E. Gultova, J. Kronek, R. Zitny, T. Vonavkova, T. Adamek,P. Lanzer, D. Hromadka
Temporo Mandibular Joint Kinematic: The Specificity of the Rotatory Component Involved
in Disc-Condyle Displacements along the Temporal Bone Surface 799
J.-C. Coutant, B. Ella Nguerna, M. Mesnard, M. Cid, A. Rouas, P. Caix
The iValve Hands-Free Speech Valve for Laryngectomized Patients. In Vitro Test of a Novel
Device of Revolutionary Design 803
E.B. van der Bowmen, T.A. van Kalkeren, J.G.M. Burgerhof, B.F.A.M. van der Laan, G.J. Verkerke
Toward a Hybrid BCI for Grasp Rehabilitation 806
A. Savic, U. Kisic, M.B. Popovic
Study on a High Performance Insole with Human Compatibility 810
Yasuhiro Hayakawa
Vein Biomechanical Adaptation in Arteriovenous Fistulas 814
E.P. Kritharis, J.D. Kakisis, M. Peroulis, N. Stergiopulos, S. Tsangaris, D.P. Sokolis
Multi Sensor, Accelerometer Based Nordic Skiing Analysis: Hardware Development, Testingand Preliminary Results 818
Y. Stauffer, E. Onillon, R. Vetter
Symbolization and Coding of Colored Signal Representation in Gait Analysis 822
V. Ergovic, S. Tonkovic, V. Medved
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Biomechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Mathematical
Characterization 826
D.C. Iliopoulos, E.P. Kritharis, D.P. Sokolis
Diabetic Foot Prevention: Repeatability of Platform Stabilometric Parameters in Bipedal
Standing for Future Home Monitoring Applications in Diabetic Patients 830
M. Zequera, L. Garavito, W. Sandham, J.A. Alvarado, A. Rodriguez, C. Wilches, A.C. Villa, J. Bernal,
S. Quintero
Comparison of Two Muscle Activity Detection Techniques from Surface EMG Signals Appliedto Countermovement Jump 834
B. Biljan, Z. Potocanac, M. Cifrek
2D-Tasks for Cognitive Rehabilitation 838
R. Caballero Hernandez, J.M. Martinez Moreno, A. Garcia Molina, S. Ferrer Celma,J. Solana Sanchez, R. Sanchez Carrion, E. Fernandez Casado, R. Perez Rodriguez,A. Gomez Pulido, C. Angles Tafalla, C. Cdceres Taladriz, M. Feme Bergada, T. Roig Rovira,
P. Garcia Lopez, J.M. Torraos Munoz, E.J. Gomez Aguilera
Biomechanical Measurements in the Spinal Column of Pregnant Women Using Vertebral
Metrics 842
Claudia Quaresma, Ines Dias, Mario ForjazSecca, J. Goyri O'Neill, J, Branco
Motion Camera System for Measuring Finger Tapping in Parkinson's Disease 846
R. Krupicka, Z. Szabo, M. Jirina
Correlation between Muscle Thickness and Bite Force in Children before and after Oral
Rehabilitation — A Two Year Longitudinal Study 850
M.B.D. Gavido, M.D. Serra-Vicentin, F.R. Gambareli
Videometric Measuring of Accommodation and Eye Movements with Virtual HologramStimulation 854
J. Dusek, T. Jindra
Avoidance of Damage Accumulation to Minimize the Risk of Deep Tissue Injury: An
Investigative Protocol of Double Loading Episodes 857
Linda P. C. Kwan, Eric W. C. Tarn, Parco M. Siu, Arthur F. T. Mak
Stability of Lumbar Spine with Double Pars Fractures and after Treatments 860
H.H. Chen, L.C. Lin, S.N. Yu, T.H. Chao, K.C. Li
Structural Identifiability Analysis and Preliminary Parameter Estimation for an Arm Model
Incorporating the Hill Muscle Model 864
T.F. Yu, A.J. Wilson
Evaluation of Ambulatory Function by Using the Shoe Device 868
Kanako Nakajima, Michiko Saito, Miyuki Kodama, Yumi Iwakami, Shuichi Ino, Tohru Ifukube,Kazuhiko Yamashita, Yuji Ohta
The Influence of Heel Height on Gait Pattern 872
M. Djuric-Jovicic, N.S. Jovicic, D.B. Popovic
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Validation of the Hyperelastic Material Parameters of Healthy Human Brain Arteries and
Cerebral Saccular Aneurysms 876
B.K. Toth, I. Bojtdr
Human Gait Analysis for Hip Implanted Persons before and after Implant Procedure 880
M. Baritz, D. Cotoros
Anthropometrical Studies for Human Hand Rehabilitation Procedures 884
M. Baritz, D. Cotoros
Hemodynamic Investigation of a Stentless Molded Pericardial Aortic Valve 888
H.L. Leo, W.Q. Marcus Lim, F.L. Xiong, J.H. Yeo
Home Health Monitoring
Distance Measures in Behavioral Pattern Analysis 894
P. Augustyniak
G-Asthma: A Smart Phone-Based Asthma Management System for Taiwanese 898
H.W. Chiu, I.J. Chen, Y.J. Hsieh, T.C. Lee
Motion Artifact Removal from Capacitive EGG Measurements by Means of Adaptive
Filtering 902
B. Eilebrecht, T. Wartzek, J. Willkomm, A. Schommartz, M. Walter, S. Leonhardt
Wireless Fetal Monitoring at Home with On-Line Signal Analysis 906
J. Wrobel, A. Matonia, M. Kotas, T. Przybyla, K. Horoba
Power-Line Interference in the ECG Obtained with Capacitive Electrodes 910
Pablo S. Luna-Lozano, Ramon Pallas-Areny
Online Segment Detection by Zero-Order Diffraction of Inelastic Scattered Light for Raman
Spectroscopy in a Microfluidic Device 914
F. Liebold, A. Marz, T. Henkel, J. Popp
A Portable Emotion Auxiliary Device 918
Wei-Te Wu, Yu-An Lin, Pei-Yu Huang, Ching-Chang Chuang, Hsin-Chang Lo, Jiun-Hung Lin,
Shih-Tsang Tang
Real-Time Detection of Pathological Cardiac Events for a Wearable Wireless ECG
Monitor 921
A. Chaves, P. Encarnacao, E. Valchinov, N. Pallikarakis
Improving the Data Compatibility of PHR and Telecare Solutions 925
E. Reilent, I. Loobas, A. Kuusik, P. Ross
Reported Curry and Hartmann Lines Probably Explained by Standing Radio Waves 929
P. Huttunen, 0. Hanninen, R. Myllyla
Development of a Physiological Monitoring System for Using Smart Carrier 933
Jian-Xing Wu, Chien- Cheng Lin, Yi-Chun Du, Tainsong Chen
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Effectiveness of the Telecare Systems 937
P. Ladyzynski, J. PI. Wojcicki, P. Foltynski
Wearable Patient Home Monitoring Based on ECG and ACC Sensors 941M. Smolen, E. Kantoch, P. Augustyniak, P. Kowalski
System Architecture for Home Health and Patient Activity Monitoring 945
P. Handk, N. Kiss, T. Kovdcshdzy, B. Pataki, M. Salomon, Cs. Seres, Cs. Toth, J. Varga
Physiological Mental Strain and Performance during Arithmetic Tasks through Tone-EntropyAnalysis 949
H. Nakamura, H. Terashima, S. Yoshimoto, M. Yoshida
The Clinical Engineering in Home Care: A Strategic Vision 953C. Abel Mestas, S. Calil
Personalized Nutrition Counseling Expert System 957B. Pinter, I. Vassdnyi, B. Gadl, E. Mdk, Gy. Kozmann
Overnight Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes 961
M.E. Wilinska, J.M. Allen, D. Elleri, K. Kurnareswaran, M. Nodale, M.L. Evans, D.B. Dunger,R. Hovorka
Wearable and Implanted Sensors Platform to Monitor and Control Left Ventricular AssistDevices 964
P. Valdastri, N. Taccini, A. Pinciaroli, M. Nannizzi, P. Dario
CGM in Combination with Personalized Decision Support (PDS) - A New Tool to ImproveRoutine Diabetes Care 968
E. Salzsieder, L. Vogt, P. Augstein
Self Control Diary - Challenges of New Technological Possibilities 972
Man]a Prasek
Biomaterials, Biosensors
Controlled Release and Antimicrobial Study of zinc(II)-Ion from zinc/poly(2-HydroxyethylAcrylate/Itaconic Acid) Hybrid Hydrogels 974
Simonida Lj. Tomic, Jovana S. Jovasevic, Aleksandra A. Peric-Grujic, Suzana I. Dimitrijevic,Jovanka M. Filipovic
An Expert System for Interpreting ICU Monitor Data 975
Apkar Salatian, ArLhur Ume
Optical Device for Non-invasive Monitoring of Lithium in Bipolar Disorder Patients 979
Jung Ho Kim, Dermot Diamond, King Tong Lau
Prostate Cancer Marker Sensing under Nanostructural Biochip Technique 983
Chungshu Wu, Fuhsiang Ko, Chichang Wu, Tungming Pan, Chengkeng Chuang, Seetong Pang
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Nanoporous Polyethylene Membranes for Glucose Sensors 987
H. Uehara, M. Kakiage, M. Sekiya, D. Sakuma, T. Yamanobe, N. Takano, A. Barraud,E. Eric Meurville, P. Ryser
Development of High-K Eu2Ti207 EIS Devices Using Poly-N-isopropylacrylamide as an
Enzyme Encapsulation Material for pH Detection and Uric Acid Biosensing 992
Tung-Ming Pan, Kung-Yuan Chang, Min-Hsien Wu, Shiao-Wen Tsai, Fu-Hsiang Ko, Lifeng Chi
Nanostructured Hydroxyapatite Composite for Medical Applications 996
C. Baldzsi, P.I. Gouma, C.-H. Chae, S.-G. Kim
Bio-nanocapsules for Oriented Immobilization of IgGs on Immunosensor Chips 1000
Masumi Iijima, Shun'ichi Kuroda
Biomimetic Sensors in Medicine and Biology - Detection of Bioparticles 1004
F.L. Dickert, S. Aigner, M. Polreichova, U. Latif, P.A. Lieberze.it,
Development of a Soft Contact-Lens Biosensor for In-vivo Tear Glucose Monitoring 1007
M.K. Chu, S. Iguchi, K. Miyajima, T. Arakawa, H. Kudo, K. Mitsubayashi
Novel Ti/TiN Dry Electrodes and Ag/AgCl: A Direct Comparison in Multichannel EEG 1011
P. Fiedler, S. Griebel, C. Fonseca, F. Vaz, L. Zentner, F. Zanow, J. Haueisen
Manufacture and Mechanical Testing of Collagen Scaffold with Channels 1015
X. Du, J. T. Czernuszka
Thread as a Low-Cost Biodiagnostic Substrate 1019
D.R. Ballerini, X. Li, W. Shen
Nucleotide Modification and Polymerase Engineering for Creating a Novel Class of Artificial
Nucleic Acid Aptamers 1023
Y. Imaizumi, Y. Takano, S. Kitadume, H. Ozaki, S. Obika, M. Kuwahara
Inflation-Extension Test of Silicon Rubber-Nitinol Composite Tube 1027
L. Horny, J. Kronek, LI. Chlup, E. Gultova, L. Heller, R. Zitny, D. Vokoun
Detection of Chest Compression Depth with Intracorporeal Ultrasound Travel Time
Measurement 1031
Maxim Dolgov, Nikolas Lentz, Stefan Fernsner, Armin Bolz
Beta2-Microglobulin Measurements in the Spent Dialysate Using Fluorescence Spectra 1035
J. Holmar, J. Arund, F. Uhlin, R. Tanner, I. Fridolin
Rapid Automated Blood Group Analysis with QCM Biosensors 1039
P.A. Berlitz, J. Claussen, J.S. Doring, II. Drechsel, H. Northoff, F.K. Gehring
On-line Detection of Plasmod/iumFalciparum Sequestration by Thickness Shear Mode
Sensors 1043
D. Kompf, S. Kleiner, B. Mordmiiller, A. Rem, H. Northoff, F.K. Gehring
Surface Properties of Ocular Prostheses Material Change under UV Influence 1047
Yu. Dekhtyar, L. Lancere, N. Polyaka, A. Sudnikovich, F. Tyulkin, V. Valters
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A Custom-Developed SPRi Instrument for Biosensor Research 1050
A. Bonydr, H. Sdntha, B. Ring, G. Harsdnyi
A Set of Technological Tools for Physical Frailty Assessment 1054
R. Jaber, D.J. Hewson, J. Duchene
Atomic Force Microscopy Imaging of the Nanoscale Assembly of Type I Collagen on Controlled
Polystyrene Particles Surfaces 1058
A. Styliarwu, K. Politopoidos, D. Yova
Gold Nanoparticles - Based Colorimetric Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Genotyping
Utilizing Allele-Specific PCR 1062
Ye Lirn Jung, Cheulhee Jung, Harshala Parab, Hyun Gyu Park
Metal Ions-Triggered Polymerase Activity and Its Use for the Development of Molecular Logic
Gates 1066
Ki Soo Park, Cheulhee Jung, Hyun Gyu Park
Preliminary Study on Gelation of Succinylated Poly(Pro-Hyp-Gly) and Chitosan by Polyion
Complex Interaction for Cartilage Repair 1070
Y. Kusurnastuti, Y. Shibasaki, S. Hiroh.ara, K. Terada, T. Ando, M. Tanihara
Triggered Enzymatic Biodegradable Drug Delivery Systems Based on Supramolecular
Micelles 1074
Jiajing Li, Jim Li
Antimicrobial Activity and Protection from Triton X-100-Induced Mammalian Cell Membrane
Lysis by Artificial Amphiphilic Peptides 1078
M. Tanihara, Y. Yarnasaki, Y. Shibasaki, K. Ida, S. Hirohara, K. Terada, T. Ando
A Custom-Developed, Handheld EIS Measurement Platform 1082
A. Bonydr, I. Bosznai, H. Sdntha, G. Harsdnyi
Collagen-Like Polypeptide Poly(Pro-Hyp-Gly) Conjugated with Fibronectin-Derived Peptides
Enhances the Cell Adhesion, Migration and Stratification 1086
Y. Shibasaki, S. Hirohara, K. Terada, T. Ando, M. Tanihara
A Gelatin-Based Hydrogel with /3-Cyclodextrin Crosslinker for Controlled Drug Release 1090
C.D. Liu, Z.X. Zhang, V.M.H. Chan, M.J. Tan, X. Liu, J. Li
Bio-imaging of Surgical Stresses: Dynamic Analyses of Liver Oxidative Stress and Damage .
1094
M. Ozaki, S. Haga, T. Ozawa, N. Morita, Y. Kaneshima, J. Remington
Study of Bioactive Calcium Silicate Ceramic Systems for Biomedical Applications 1098
A. Meiszterics, K. Sinko
A Psycho-Physiological Approach for Human-Computer-Interaction Evaluation in a
Biochemical Research Lab 1102
M. Weippert, D. Arndt, K. Thurow, R. Stoll
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Detection of Mood Changes in Bipolar Patients though Monitoring of Physiological and
Behavioral Signals 1106
0. Schleusing, Ph. Renevey, M. Bertschi, St. Dasen, R. Paradiso
Preparation of Mn Ferrite Nanoparticles via Ultrasonic Assisted Co-precipitation Method for
Hyperthermia 1110
Jamshid Amighian, S. Pourbaferani, Behshid Behdadfar, Mortaza Mozajfari
Gd Substituted Zn-Fe Ferrite Nanoparticles as High T2 MRI Agents 1113
Behdadfar Behshid, Kermanpur Ahmad, Sadeghi-aliabadi Hojjat, Veintemillas-Verdaguer Sabino,Ruiz Cabello Jesus, Morales Maria del Puerto, Mozaffari Morteza
Studies of Bone Cell Adhesion and Proliferation on Ion Implanted Titanium Discs 1119
P. Sreejith, P.K.D. V. Yarlagadda
Information and Communication
Humans Sense the Standing Waves of 190 MHz Analogy TV Signals 1124
P. Huttunen, 0. Hanninen, R. Myllyld
Epileptic Seizure Detection in EEG Using Time Variant Autoregressive Models 1128
L. Duque. Mmioz, L.D. Avenda.no- Valencia, G. Castellanos-Dominguez
A Survey on Patients' Privacy and Safety Protection with EMR Applications in PrimaryCare 1132
D. Kralj, M. Koncar, S. Tonkovic
Evaluation of 950MHz RFID Tag System as a Marker for Patient Tracking at Ward in
Hospital 1130
R. Hosaka, T. Akahane
Standardization and Interoperability: Basic Conditions for Efficient Solutions 1140
Lenka Lhotskd, Miroslav Bursa, Michal Huptych, Vaclav Chuddcek, Jan Havlik
Development of Medical Devices: Advantages of a Methodic Approach 1144
ha C.T. Santos, G. Scott Gazelle, Luis A. Rocha, Jodo Manuel R.S. Tavares
Personal Computers May Cause Symptoms Related to Low Frequency Electric Fields in
Users 1148
R. Ekrnan, M. Hagstrom, J. Hallio, J. Auranen, 0. Hanninen, P. Huttunen
Generation of the Midfacial Plane Out of CBCT Database 1153
Zs, Markella, T. Vizkelety, J. Barabds
XML Representation of the Hungarian Translation of the Updated ICD10 1157
G. Heja, G. Surjdn
Neuroengineering, Neural Systems
Discussion and Proposal on RMS Presentation of Mismatch Responses in MEG and EEG...
1161
1. Nemoto
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Identification of Motor Unit Discharge Patterns from High-Density Surface EMG during HighContraction Levels 1165
A. Holobar, M.A. Minetto, A. Botter, D. Farina
Modeling of the Biased Visuospatial Exploration Pattern Induced by Head Movement in
Hemispatial Neglect Patients 1169
J. Lee, D. Y. Kim, K. Han, H. Lee, J. Park, J. Ku, I. Y. Kim, S.I. Kim
Investigation on the Sampling Mechanism of Human Vision 1172
Dong-Seong Choi, Jong-Mo Seo
A Fundamental Evaluation of Human Performance with Use of a Device to Present Different
Two-Eyesight Both Eyes 1176
F. Mizuno, T. Hayasaka, T. Yarnaguchi
Skin-Like PDMS-Based Multi-electrode Array for Epidural Electrical Stimulation to Promote
Locomotion in Paralyzed Rats 1180
A. Larrnagnac, P. Musienko, J. Voros, G. Courtine
Involuntary Eye Movement during Fixation Depends on Spatio-Temporal Frequency of
Stimuli 1182
M. Yokota, Y. Yokota
Magnetoencephalogram Narrowing Down the Possible Sites of the Generation of Stochastic
Resonance in the Human Auditory Neural System 1186
K. Tanaka, I. Nemoto, M. Kawakatsu, Y. Uchikawa,
Perception Caused by Current Amplitude Variation in Electro-Tactile Stimulation 1190
S.M. Giron, S.H. Hwang, T. Song, K. Rhee, G. Khang
Cortical Activities during Transparent Motion Perception: An FMRI-MEG IntegrationStudy 1194
Hiroaki Natsukawa, Tetsuo Kobayashi
Method for Testing the Brain 1198
H. Himikus, M. Bachmann, J. Lass, V. Tuulik, R. Ubar
Determination of Human Brain-Based Motor Control Signals Using a Decomposition Wavelet
Algorithm and Multi-channel Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy 1202
T.H. Nguyen, T.T. Dao, V.T. Vo
EEG Spectral Asymmetry Index Reveals Effect of Microwave Radiation 1206
A. Suhhova, M. Bachmann, J. Lass, V. Tuulik, H. Hinrikus
Knowledge-Based Morphology Quantification of STED Dendritic Spine Images 1210
Donggang Yu, T.D. Pham, Valentin Nagerl
Challenges for the Future Neuroprosthetic Implants 1214
J.H. Kim, K.S. Mm, J.S. Jeong, S.J. Kim
Computational Approaches for the Estimation of Extensive Biomedical ComplexNetworks 1217
R. Franke, G. Ivanova
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Bioimpedance
Unobtrusive Measurement of Heart Rate on a Single Hand by Impedance
Plethysmography
Ernesto Serrano-Finetti, Ramon Casanella, Pablo S. Luna-Lozano, Ramon Palias-Areny
Effects of Stray Capacitance to Ground in Tetrapolar Bioimpedance Measurements 1225
C. Aliau, R. Pallas-Areny
Computational Intelligence Algorithms for Bioimpedance-Based Classification of Biological
Material 1229
L.H. Negri, P. Bertemes-Filho, A.S. Paterno
Cole Parameters of Human Blood with Different Anticoagulants 1233
Y. Ulgen, F.G. Simsek
Modelling Approach for Assessment of Electrode Configuration and Placement in Bioimpedance
Measurements of Skin Irritation 1238
S. Koppa, V. Savolainen, J. Hyttinen
AC-Electrokinetic Applications in Cell Chips: Basic Understanding and Modeling of Structural
Polarization Effects 1242
J. Gimsa
Electrical Characterization of Nanostructured p-Silicon Electrodes for Bioimpedance
Measurements on Single Cell Level 124(5
U. Pliquett, M. Westenthanner, M. Rommel, A. Bauer, D. Beckmann
The Impedance Cardiography - A Simple and Effective Tool for Optimization of Hemodynamic
Parameters in Pacemaker Patients Follow-Up 1250
K. Peczalski, D. Wojciechowski, Z. Dunajski, T. Palko, P. Sionek, M. Kowalewski
Impedance Spectroscopy of Suspensions with Paraffin Microcapsules 1254
Borut Pec.ar, Slavko Am.on, Matej Mozek, Dejan Krizaj
Muscle Fatigue Monitoring Using a Multifrequency Bioimpedance Technique 1257
G. Vescio, J. Rosell, L. Nescolarde, G. Giovinazzo
Evaluation of Electrical Equivalent Circuits of a Tooth: Comparison of Circuits with Resistors
and Capacitors and the Circuit with a Constant Phase Element 1261
T. Marjanovic, I. Lackovic, Z. Stare
Multisine and Binary Multifrequency Waveforms in Impedance SpectrumMeasurement - A Comparative Study 1265
P. Annus, M. Min, J. Ojarand, T. Paavle, R. Land, P. Ellervee, T. Parve
To Which Degree Do Body Composition Values Depend on External Conditions? 1269
J. Hlubik, P. Hlubik, L. Lhotska
Identification of the Sources of Artefacts in the Holter-Type Impedance CardiographyRecordings 1272
G. Cybulski, W. Niewiadomski, M. Aksler, A. Strasz, A. Gqsiorowska, D. Laskowska, T. Palko
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Detection of Bovine Milk Adulterants Using Bioimpedance Measurements and Artificial
Neural Network 1275
P. Bertemes-Filho, L.H. Negri, A.S. Paterno
Optimization of an Interdigitated Electrodes Array Used in Bioimpedance Spectroscopy 1279
M. Ibrahim, J. Claudel, D. Kourtiche, M. Nadi, F. Montaigne
Micro- and Nanotechnology, Biological Procedures
Dynamic Formation of Massive Micro-Bead Arrays Using Hybrid Optical Tweezers 1283
Y. Tanaka, S. Tsutsui, M. Ishikawa, H. Kitajima
3D Simulation of an invitro Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition 1287
R. Summers, T. Abdulla, R.A. Imms, J.M. Schkich
Tissue Engineering: An Ethical Approach in the Perspective of Principlism and
Utilitarianism 1291
M. Leabu
Electrospun Chitosan/Peo Nanofibers and Their Relevance in Biomedical Application 1296
R. Rosic, P. Kocbek, S. Baumgartner, J. Kristl
Epigenetic Stability of Single-Cell Clones of Human Amniotic Fluid Mesenchymal Stem
Cell 1300
Tzu-Hao Wang, Shiaw-Min Hwang, Hsiu-Huei Peng
Numerical Modeling of a Capacitive Type Detector of Airborne Nanoparticles 1303
D. Krizaj, I. Iskra, M. Remskar
PbS Nanodots Embedded in Zr02 Thin Films for Ultraviolet Radiation Dosimetry 1307
Yu. Dekhtyar, M. Romanova, A. Anischenko, A. Sudnikovich, N. Polyaka, R. Reisfeld, T. Saraidarov,B. Polyakov
Influence of Magnetic Fields on U937 Cells Viability 1311
K. Wojcik, J. Kaszuba-Zwoinska, E. Rokita, P. Thor, P. Chorobik, Z. Nieckarz, J. Michalski
Interaction of Human, Canine and Murine Adipose-Derived Stem Cells with Different
Biomaterials 1315
Luiz I. Deirnling, Carolina F¥anke, Sabrina B. Faganello, Maria Ines Witz, Eduardo M. Chem,Melissa Camassola, Nance B. Nardi
Bioactive Implants for Myocardial Support and Regeneration 1322
J.C. Chachques, M. Monleon Pradas, M. Arnal, A. Valles, Y. Lecarpentier, J.L. Hebert, A. Bayes Genis,C. E. Semino
A Numerical Approach to Investigate Electrofusion of Cells of Different Sizes 1326
G. Pucihar, D. Miklavcic
Chip-Scale Room-Temperature Atomic Magnetometers for Biomedical Measurements 1330
S. Knappe, R. Mhaskar, J. Preusser, J. Kitching, L. Trahms, T. Sander
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Combination of Shear Stress and Hydrostatic Pressure Decreases ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and
E-Selectin Expressions Induced by TNF-a in Cultured Endothelial Cells 1334
H. Nakadate, H. Minamitani, S. Aomura
The Spiral Peripheral Nerve Interface: Design, Fabrication and Performance 1338
Edward J. Tarte, James J. FitzGerald, Natalia Lago, Samia Benrnerah, Jordi Serra,
Christopher P. Watting, Ruth E. Cameron, Stephanie P. Lacour, Stephen B. McMahon,
James W. Fawcett
Topological and Electrical Analysis of Flexible Platinum Electrodes on Biocompatible PDMS
Substrates 1342
M.C. Fuentes, I. Ayerdi, F.J. Gracia
The Duration of Cell-Cell Contacts Influences on Final Electrofusion Yields 1346
M. Usaj, K. Flisar, D. Miklavcic, M. Kanduser
Synthesis of Organophosphorus Compounds under Microwave Conditions 1350
G. Keglevich, N.Z. Kiss, E. Bdlint, R. Kovdcs, E. Jablonkai, E. Fazekas, J. Toth, A. Kaszds,
Z. Blastik, A. Griin
'Collagen Vitrigel Sheet' as a Novel Drug Delivery Bio-material 1354
S. Haga, T. Takezawa, T. Ozawa, S.J. Remington, N. Morita, M. Ozaki
Design of Low Frequency Analog High Pass Filter Using Tunable Pseudo Resistors 1358
N. Neshatvar, H. Al Nashash, L. Al Basha
Comparison of Mannitol and Xylitol as Osrnolytes in Preparation of Mitochondria 1362
B. Tomasskovics, A. Szarka
Novel Methods for the Stereoselective Synthesis of Oxetane, Azetidine and PyrrolidineDerivatives 1360
F. Faigl, E. Kovdcs, G. Turczel, L. Hegedus, A. Thurner, F. Farkas, A. Szollosy
Gd and Zn Co-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles as High T2 MRI Agents 1370
Behdadfar Behshid, Kermanpur Ahmad, Sadeghi-aliabadi Hojjat, Veintemillas- Verdaguer Sabino,
Ruiz Cabello Jesus, Morales Maria del Puerto, Mozaffari Morteza
Nucleotide Genomic Signal DNA Analysis 1374
P.D. Cristea, R. Tuduce
Education
Multimedia Support in Education of ECG Signal Analysis 1378
J. Kuzdek, J. Spilka, V. Kfemen, L. Lhotskd
Teaching Format Diversity in Biophysics Applied in Health Care Engineering Education 1382
E. Hofer, J. Haas
HLA Analysis and Disease for Multiple Sclerosis 1385
Hsin-Wen Tsao, Hung-Wen Chiu
Telemedicine: New Approach to Modern Education of Medical Electronics 1389
J. Havlik, J. Dvorak, L. Lhotska
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Integration of Multilevel Health Related Data for Generalized Analysis 1393
R. Kregzdyte, I. Patasicne, M. Patasius
Multimedia Support in the Field of Interdisciplinary Education 1396
P. Hunka, J. Hlubik
Semantic Annotation and Linking of Medical Educational Resources 1400
N. Dovrolis, T. Stefanut, S. Dietze, H.Q. Yu, C. Valentine, E. Kaldoudi
Current Legal Framework for Biomedical Engineering Profession in Croatia 1404
M. Medvedec
Quality Assurance and Accreditation of BME Programs in Europe 1408
R, Stagni, M.C. Bi-si, A. Jobbagy, Z. Bliznakov
Joint BME Degrees in Europe: Is This Realistic? 1411
E, Nyssen
Overview of Biomedical Engineering Education Programs in Europe: The Results of the
CRH-BME Project Survey 1414
Z. Bliznakov, N. Pallikarakis
Proposal for Generic Biomedical Engineering Programs Based on European Experience 1418
T. Jarm, D. Miklavcic, N, Pallikarakis, Z. Bliznakov, R. Magjarevic, I. Lackovic, L. Pecchia, R. Stagni,A. Jobbagy, J. Barbenel
The Role of Laboratories and Projects in Biomedical Engineering Education 1422
S. Sovilj, I. Lackovic, R. Magjarevic
Author Index 1427
Keyword Index 1437