Effects of Tactile Feedback in Post-Stroke Hand Rehabilitation on Functional Connectivity and Cortical Activation

Effects of Tactile Feedback in Post-Stroke Hand Rehabilitation on Functional Connectivity and Cortical Activation

A Neurofunctional Study of Tactile Feedback in Stroke Rehabilitation Based on fNIRS Academic Background Stroke is a common neurological condition that profoundly affects patients’ daily lives and quality of life. Among the various functional impairments caused by stroke, hand dysfunction is particularly notable, manifesting in decreased muscle stre...

Development of a Novel Label-Free Functional, Molecular, and Structural Imaging System Combining Optical Coherence Tomography and Raman Spectroscopy for In Vivo Measurement of Rat Retina

Development of a Novel Label-Free Functional, Molecular, and Structural Imaging System Combining Optical Coherence Tomography and Raman Spectroscopy for In Vivo Measurement of Rat Retina

A Revolution in Optical Imaging: Development of a Multimodal Retinal Imaging System Combining OCT and Raman Spectroscopy Research Background and Significance Accessing molecular information of retinal tissue is pivotal for the early diagnosis of ophthalmic and neurodegenerative diseases. However, the current gold standard in retinal imaging—Optical...

Feasibility Using a Compact Fiber Optic Sagnac Interferometer for Non-Contact Soft Tissue Surface Mechanical Wave Speed Detection

Feasibility Using a Compact Fiber Optic Sagnac Interferometer for Non-Contact Soft Tissue Surface Mechanical Wave Speed Detection

Exploring the Potential of Fiber Optic Sagnac Interferometer in Non-Contact Elasticity Characterization of Soft Tissues Introduction The mechanical properties of soft tissues are critical to modern medicine and biomedical research. Understanding these properties provides significant insights into structural integrity and potential pathological cond...

Estimation of Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate by Fore-Background Spatiotemporal Modeling of Videos

A New Method for Estimating Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate from Videos Background and Research Motivation Heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) are critical physiological parameters reflecting cardiorespiratory functions. These metrics are widely used in medical, health monitoring, and psychological and behavioral studies. Traditionally, these...

Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Automatic Robotic Craniotomy Surgery Platform

Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Automatic Robotic Craniotomy Surgery Platform

Research Report on Automated Robotic Craniotomy Surgery System Background As the central organ of complex life activities, the brain governs all psychological and conscious processes, playing a crucial role in every aspect of life. Entering the 21st century, neuroscience has become one of the fastest-growing and most prominent fields, with animal m...

Development of Next Generation Low-Cost OCT Towards Improved Point-of-Care Retinal Imaging

Development of Next-Generation Low-Cost Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Systems: Advancing Retinal Imaging for Clinical Applications Academic Background Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, high-resolution imaging technology widely used in ophthalmology, particularly for diagnosing retinal diseases. However, existing commercial ...

Super-Resolution Imaging of Fast Morphological Dynamics of Neurons in Behaving Animals

Super-Resolution Imaging Reveals New Advances in Neural Morphodynamics in Mouse Brains: Dynamic Observations in Head-Fixed Awake Animals Background In the field of neuroscience, understanding the morphological changes and functional dynamics of neurons is key to deciphering how the brain processes information and sustains network plasticity. Despit...

A Foundation Model for Joint Segmentation, Detection and Recognition of Biomedical Objects Across Nine Modalities

Decoding the Future of Biomedical Image Analysis: A Foundational Model for Multi-Modal Joint Segmentation, Detection, and Recognition Background In biomedical research, image analysis has become a crucial tool for advancing discoveries, enabling multi-scale studies ranging from organelles to organs. However, traditional biomedical image analysis of...

Evaluation of Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy of Bovine Eyes for Early Detection of Uveal Melanoma

Evaluation of Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy of Bovine Eyes for Early Detection of Uveal Melanoma

Early Detection of Uveal Melanoma Using Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy Academic Background Uveal Melanoma (UM) is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, characterized by high aggressiveness, which can lead to vision loss and even life-threatening outcomes. Early detection and timely treatment are crucial for preserving vision ...

The Role of Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Neonatal and Fetal Brain Research

The Application of Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Fetal and Neonatal Brain Research Background Introduction The brain undergoes rapid biochemical and structural changes during fetal and neonatal development. These changes are crucial for understanding normal development and the mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. However, tradi...