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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Heilbrigðisverkfræði"”.
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Utilizing machine learning techniques in estimating ankle prosthesis power output using wearable IMU sensors
Ankle power output can be used to identify abnormalities and uneven weight distribution in gait. The acquring of the ankle power output usually involves using invasive motion capture systems along with force plates to capture the exerted power on the ground during stance phase. When clinicians are …
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The design and numerical analysis of a microfluidicssystem for osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stemcells.
Growing old is one of the hallmarks of the human experience and is characterized byfunctional, biochemical and morphological changes in the human body. While theaverage lifespan has been steadily rising over the last decades, unfortunately, the healthspan of the population has not followed the same …
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Advancing in heart surgical planning by using 3D printing technology
Fyrir skurðaðgerð getur verið erfitt að sjá fyrir sér flókna lífræðilega uppbygginu útfrá tvívíddar myndum. Árangursríkara er að nota nákvæm þrívíddarprentuð módel, sem sýna eiginleika svæðisins sem aðgerð skal gera á. Markmið þessarar rannsóknar er að þróa plan hjartaskurðaðgerða með hjálp …
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Towards a quantitative assessment of early-stage Parkinson’s disease using BioVRSea paradigm
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are considered one of the twenty-first century most pressing public health issues. One consistent risk factor for developing NDD is increasing age and the increased longevity of the world population results in the rise of NDDs. Parkinson's disease (PD) is the …
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Kinematic analysis of compensation movements of upper limb amputees and able-bodied individuals during grasping movements
Upper limb prostheses users make compensatory movements to be able complete daily tasks. The primary compensation occurs from the next distal joint nearby the amputation. For transradial prosthesis users, the main compensatory movements often occur because of limited degrees of freedom and lack of …
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Designing and constructing a prototype standalone bioreactor using 3D printing and finite element analysis : a tool to define osteogenic differentiation in a 3D mechanical environment
Tissue engineering aims to develop methods to construct tissues in vitro that have identical tissue-specific morphological, biological, chemical, and mechanical properties to those cultured in vivo. In vivo tissues are embedded into complex environments, communicating both with nearby zones and …
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Classifying drug-induced epileptic seizures in zebrafish larvae
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is one of the model organisms used for epilepsy research and have been found to have enormous potential for modelling acute seizures and genetic epilepsies. In this project, a mathematical classification model was created with the aim of correctly classifying zebrafish …
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EMG as a control parameter in lower limb prosthetics : surface vs. implanted electrodes
Human locomotion is controlled by complex neurological patterns. These patterns activate and synchronise the musculoskeletal system to enable efficient and graceful ambulation. A limb amputation results in a partial loss of the complex structure needed for human locomotion. Various prosthetic …
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Development of clinical assessment strategies for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA)
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgery that people suffering from hip pain and reduced mobility, generally caused by osteoartrhosis, undergo. In the surgery the head and neck of the femur bone are replaced with a prosthesis whose ball-like head fits into a cup that is inserted into the …
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Interactive pedigree plotter for genetic analysis
Diseases and traits are often caused by mutations in the genome. A very useful way to try to determine how these mutations occur and are inherited in families is by looking at a pedigree. A pedigree is a diagram that depicts the biological relationship between an individual, its ancestors and other …
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Using virtual reality and kinematic measurements to assess the interplay between motion sickness, neck pain, heart variables and postural control response
Motion sickness and neck pain can affect the postural control of individuals. During motion sickness, sensory systems are disrupted and can lead to impaired postural control. However, regarding neck pain, the condition of the cervical muscles can affect how well individuals can maintain balance. …
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Lífaflfræðilegar mælingar og hreyfimat á hálsvöðvum einstaklinga sem hafa fengið höfuðhögg
Experiencing a concussion has resulted in about 10-25% of people developing Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), after their symptoms have not resolved within weeks following impact. Currently, there is no clear physical explanation for PCS. One proposed explanation for the persisting symptoms of PCS is …