Biomedical Engineering

Dosimetry refers to the calculation and assessment of the radiation dose received by the human body. The proposed book will place emphasis on the existence of physical and biophysical dosimetry. It will be discussed for the proper description and evaluation of the signal at the power generation syst..

Detailing the analysis and design of the hardware of an MRI system from an engineering perspective, Electromagnetic Analysis and Design in Magnetic Resonance Imaging provides a basic reference for the MRI engineer as well as graduate students in magnetic resonance and instrumentation. Color photogra..

Electromagnetic field (EMF) modalities offer an alternative to the increasing use of pharmaceutical products for therapeutic use. This book presents state-of-the-art EMF use in clinical practice...

From a biomedical engineering perspective, this book takes an analytic, quantitative approach to describing the basic components of physiological regulators and control systems (PRCs). The author provides grounding in the classical methods of designing linear and nonlinear systems. He also offers st..

Highlighting modeling, analysis, and design methods for systems biology, this book discusses how to examine experimental data to learn about mathematical models, develop efficient abstraction and simulation methods to analyze these models, and use analytical methods to design new circuits. It review..

Originating as a one-day workshop sponsored by the Shriner’s Hospitals and the National Institutes of Health, this text is a single source reference for the latest assessment technologies and their clinical applications. Presenting basic and advanced clinical applications in pediatric and adult case..

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of noble metal nanoparticles for bioimaging and biosensing. It starts with a review on the synthesis, characterization, optical properties, and bioconjugation of noble metal nanoparticles, followed by introduction of various biodetection techniq..

Covering all the basics, this self-contained introduction explores the physical principles that underpin the technique of MRI. It links key principles to the main components of an MR system, such as radio frequency coils and gradient coils, and outlines the steps of spatial localization: slice selec..

Fuzzy and Neuro-Fuzzy Systems in Medicineprovides a thorough review of state-of-the-art techniques and practices, defines and explains relevant problems, as well as provides solutions to these problems. After an introduction, the book progresses from one topic to another - with a linear development ..

Predictive control is a powerful tool in dealing with those processes with large time delays. Generalized Predictive Control is the most popular approach to the subject, and this text discusses its application starting with the concept of long-range..

A review of regulatory and standards issues in medical device design, including FDA regulations, types of 510 (k), the ISO 9000 series, and medical device directives, this handbook identifies how to determine and document customer needs and device requirements. Italso establishes reliability and qua..

This reference reviews applications of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in biology, medicine, engineering, and applied physics. The book summarizes technological advances that have led to the availability of viable imaging tools and modern methods of OCT for optical biopsy, surgical guidance, and ..