Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy: Recent submissions
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Cause-and-Effect Relationship Between the Loading Conditions and Hybrid III 50th Anthropomorphic Test Device Responses
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This paper details the development and application of a linear regression model to predict chest deflection in a Hybrid III 50th percentile male crash test Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) during simulated ... -
Prediction of Single-Frequency 2D Viscoelastic Brain White Matter Properties Using an Ensemble of Forward Machine Learning Regression Models
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Experimental characterization of brain white matter (BWM) using magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and numerical modeling is expensive, time-consuming, and constrained by ... -
Enhancing Upper Limb Rehabilitation With fNIRS-Measured Brain Activity During Human–Robot Interaction
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Robotics and machine learning algorithms can potentially enhance upper limb rehabilitation, addressing the limitations of traditional therapy methods. This study presents a novel Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) ... -
A Computational Fluid Dynamics Study of Material Deposition in Pneumatic Micro-Extrusion for Additive Fabrication of Bone Tissue Scaffolds
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Pneumatic micro-extrusion (PME) presents inherent challenges in achieving precise control over material deposition due to the small scale and high viscosity of the material flow. Traditional experimental methods ... -
Characterization of Particulate Impurities in Complex Injectable Drugs to Predict Their Effects on Vascular Endothelial Cells
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To address misjudgment of endothelial toxicity caused by chemical heterogeneity of impurities in traditional Chinese medicine injections, this paper established a systematic research framework for chemical and ... -
Heart Rate Monitoring From Smartphone Neck Videos Using Remote Photoplethysmography
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) enables contactless estimation of physiological signals from skin videos, offering a promising solution for unobtrusive cardiovascular monitoring. While most rPPG studies have ... -
Treatment of Gestational Diabetes: Molecular Transport Mechanisms, Shear Stress Adaptation, and Efficacy Comparison Between Liraglutide and Insulin
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) involves maternal hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and inflammation, impairing placental function through overexpression of nutrient transporters and altered vascular responses. ... -
Effects of Combined Fatigue and Asymmetric Loading on Knee Kinematics During Walking Gait
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Fatigue and asymmetrical loading can alter gait mechanics, yet their combined effects on knee kinematics during walking remain under-investigated. This single-subject pilot examined how squat-induced fatigue ... -
Strain-Induced Calcium Response and Chromatin Condensation of Osteoblasts Via Direct Vibration of Focal Adhesion Sites Using Magnetic Micropillars
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Cultured cells exhibit varied biochemical responses to mechanical vibration depending on the frequency and amplitude. However, the mechanisms by which cells sense, transmit, and respond biochemically to mechanical ... -
Role of Premolar Extraction in Overbite Treatment With Clear Aligner: A Biomechanical Study
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Premolar extraction is often used in clear aligner (CA) therapy for teeth retraction. However, concerns such as anchorage loss leave clinicians divided on its drawbacks. This study aims to investigate the effect ... -
A Bio-Inspired Assistive Exoskeleton for Supporting Shoulder and Daily Activities
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Most assistive exoskeletons in the literature rely on rigid components and direct shoulder joint actuation, which results in excessive load on the user's upper body. To address this limitation, we present the ... -
Rectal Tonometer for Detection of Spinal Cord Injury
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Approximately 18,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the U.S., according to data from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. The prevalence of people living with SCIs is estimated ... -
Assessment of Thoracic Injury From Kinetic Impact Projectiles Using Numerical Simulations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Law enforcement agencies have been using nonlethal kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs) for a long time as a means of riot control or to incapacitate an individual. Though KIPs are designed to avoid causing serious ... -
Innovative Flexible Robotic Arm for Enhanced Precision in Transaortic Surgical Myectomy
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes thickening of the interventricular septum, obstructing outflow and increasing the risk of arrhythmia, stroke, and sudden death. The initial treatment would be medication; however, ... -
Pulse Measurement Alters the True Pulse Signal in an Artery: A Coupled String-SDOF Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This paper presents an analytical model for capturing the influence of pulse measurement on the true pulse signal in an artery, which poses challenges in accurately detecting arterial pulse signals. An artery is ... -
Selective Brain Cooling Via Thermoelectric Extravascular Blood Cooling of a Carotid Artery
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Selective brain cooling (SBC) is achieved by cooling the carotid artery of rats with an extravascular thermoelectric concentrated cooling probe. The efficacy of this technique is established by directly measuring ... -
Influence of Drilling Parameters on Force Dynamics and Transitional Drilling Depth in Deep-Hole Bone Drilling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Increasing drilling depth in bone surgery introduces distinct mechanical and thermal challenges not typically encountered in shallow drilling, as force dynamics shift from a stable regime (normal zone) to abrupt ... -
A Framework to Integrate Performance of Helmet Systems for Blast Overpressure, Blunt Impact, and Thermal Loading
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Helmets have evolved through improvements in shell and suspension materials, and better designs that can absorb ballistic and blunt impact energy. In the past 20 years, threats to U.S. Warfighters have increased with the ... -
A Novel Methodology for Improving Understanding of the Multiplanar Kinematics of the Human Cervical Spine
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The biomechanics of the spine are naturally multiplanar, but their experimental characterization remains primarily conducted in pure moment bending in anatomical planes: Flexion-Extension (FE) in the sagittal plane, Lateral ... -
Quantifying Real-Time Dynamic Responses and Damage Mechanics of Human Tympanic Membranes Exposed to Blast Waves
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Understanding the tympanic membrane's (TM, or eardrum) response to high-intensity acoustical events, such as blasts, is crucial for preventing and treating blast-induced auditory injuries. Despite its importance, there ...