Search results for "Computer"

Next-generation three-dimensional modelling software for personalized surgery decision-making in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: multicentre study

2021

Next-generation three-dimensional modelling software for personalized surgery allows spatially accurate depiction of the hepatic and vasculature anatomy based on the complexity and individual variation in each patient, and could facilitate decision-making about preoperative strategy in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.

JS-5 Application of Surgery for Elderly RCC Patients : How Far Should it Go?(JUA/UAA/AUA/EAU Joint Session 5)

2010

Biomechanical evaluation of a new treatment method for distal tibia fractures

2015

Distal tibial fractures are often the result of high-energy impacts combined with excessive soft tissue injury. Treatment options include either open reduction and internal fixation usually as a mi...

New Trends in the Treatment of Osteoporosis

1998

Osteoporosis is “a systemic disease characterized by a reduction in bone mass and a microarchitectonic alteration of the skeleton, with a consequent increase in skeleton fragility and susceptibility to fractures”, as defined by the last Consensus Development Conference1. With this definition, the alteration in skeletal structure, which is not yet easy to evaluate, becomes an important factor determining the risk of fracture of the osteoporotic patient, in addition to the bone mass, which to certain limit can be easily evaluated. This is an aspect that may create some problems at the time of taking a decision on how to proceed with a subject with decreased bone mass. Currently, the measureme…

Photoaging evaluation by RGB images using a smartphone for photodynamic therapy assessment

2017

In this study was evaluated the photoaging of patients' skins by the processing of RGB images acquired with an optical system based on a smartphone. Two groups were approached: a younger and an older.

Snapshot Spectral Imaging

2018

This chapter describes an application of the spline-based wavelet frames to the spectral imaging. It presents a method that enables to convert a regular digital camera into a snapshot spectral imager by equipping the camera with a dispersive diffuser and with a compressed sensing-based algorithm for digital processing. The method relies on the assumption that typical images can be sparsely represented in the frame domain. The solution is found from the constrained \(l_{1}\) minimization of a functional by Bregman iterations. Results of optical experiments are reported. The chapter is based on the paper (Golub et al., Appl. Opt. 55, 432–443, (2016), [11]).

Foot Orthosis in Running

2019

Abstract Foot orthosis is a popular strategy for runners aiming to reduce the injury risk and improve performance in running. Companies of foot orthosis claim for a high number of benefits, however, the literature is controversy in many aspects and there are not systematic results because of the use of them. The aim of this chapter is, firstly, to introduce the reader about the concept of foot orthosis and its different definitions and types. Secondly, to show the most important scientific literature about its biomechanical and physiological effects during running. These biomechanical and physiological effects were divided into the following sections in order to be clear for the reader: kin…

Effects of training on postural control and agility when wearing socks of different compression levels

2017

Summary Study aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of training while wearing socks differing in compression level (clinical, sub-clinical, regular) on performance of static and dynamic balancing and agility tasks in healthy, physically active people. We sought to understand whether socks with different compression properties supported postural regulation and agility task performance by enhancing somatosensory perception, unskewed by specific age range effects. Material and methods: Participants comprised 61 adults aged 18-75 years, divided into three groups (two experimental groups wearing clinical or sub-clinical level compression socks, and one control group wearing regu…

Measuring the Effects of Sharing Mobile Health Data During Diabetes Consultations: Protocol for a Mixed Method Study

2020

Background There is rising demand for health care’s limited resources. Mobile health (mHealth) could be a solution, especially for those with chronic illnesses such as diabetes. mHealth can increases patients’ options to self-manage their health, improving their health knowledge, engagement, and capacity to contribute to their own care decisions. However, there are few solutions for sharing and presenting patients’ mHealth data with health care providers (HCPs) in a mutually understandable way, which limits the potential of shared decision making. Objective Through a six-month mixed method feasibility study in Norway, we aim to explore the impacts that a system for sharing patient-gathered…

Fit-for-Discharge Criteria after Esophagectomy: An International Expert Delphi Consensus

2021

Summary There are no internationally recognized criteria available to determine preparedness for hospital discharge after esophagectomy. This study aims to achieve international consensus using Delphi methodology. The expert panel consisted of 40 esophageal surgeons spanning 16 countries and 4 continents. During a 3-round, web-based Delphi process, experts voted for discharge criteria using 5-point Likert scales. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Consensus was reached if agreement was ≥75% in round 3. Consensus was achieved for the following basic criteria: nutritional requirements are met by oral intake of at least liquids with optional supplementary nutrition via jejunal fe…