Biomedical Engineering [CBME]
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Quantitative reflectance haemoglobinometry
(1992)Conventional haemoglobinometry based upon optical transmission characterisation involves volumetric measurements and chemical processing in liquid media, thus making the procedures cumbersome. Reflection measurements being ... -
An improved motorcycle helmet design for tropical climates
(1993)Approximately 20% of all fatal traffic crashes in India involve riders of motorized two-wheelers. Head protection of two-wheeler riders is therefore a very important issue. This paper reports the results of a survey of ... -
Multiple DC field pulse mediated fusion of RBC with amnion
(1995)Cells tightly contacted to tissue surface by mechanical pressure or AC dielectrophoresis can be fused by electropulsing on to the tissue membrane. We report a multiple pulse electrofusion process to fuse uncontacted human ... -
Evaluation of a comprehensive risk factor index for acute coronary insufficiency
(1988)Earlier risk assessment for acute coronary insufficiency has been done on the basis of logistic function and multiple regression analysis. Such an approach does not take into account the pathophysiological relationships ... -
New approach to haemoglobinometry based on reflectance photometry
(1988)A new approach to haemoglobinometry based on reflectance photometry using a pretreated cell strip is described. A disposable cell strip is designed to absorb a standardized volume of blood from a finger prick without any ... -
Biochemical kinetics in articular cartilage and synovial fluid
(1995)The compressive load bearing properties of articular cartilage depend on the cartilage-synovial fluid interaction. In freshly slaughtered bovine knee joints, proteoglycan and uronic acid contents in cartilage and synovial ... -
Interplay of matrices in cartilage synovial fluid combine under moderate and high loadings
(1995)The interplay of the constituents of articular cartilage synovial fluid is examined from the biochemical and rheological study on bovine joint. Results show an inverse relationship between the changes in the hyaluronic ... -
A new EEG signal processing technique for discrimination of eyes close and eyes open
(1995)Earlier difficulties have been observed in generating control sequences for prosthesis as well as other applications when using biological signals such as EEG. This paper deals with a new methodology of using EEG and ... -
Current distribution and motor unit recruitment in multiplane FES
(1988)A multiplane 3-D thigh model is considered. The current densities in various planes are obtained using the Laplace equation. Electrodes are placed both in the transverse and longitudinal direction. A method that provides ... -
Electrical pacing of the ampullary isthmic junction for contraception
(1988)Results are reported of a study of the effect of chronic long-term stimulation of the ampullary isthmic junction on tubal functions and fertility in rabbits. Preliminary experiments show that a 6-V, 48-Hz, 1-ms pulse ... -
Electrical effects on mammalian sperm
(1988)Experimental data show that under the influence of an electrical current or an electrical charge, sperm acrosomal regions swell, release enzymes and disintegrate. This effect can be mediated at low potential gradients. A ... -
On-line diagnosis of problems in drip infusion system by impedance and flow measurement
(1988)During intravenous infusion, even though the limb is immobilized the needle often punctures the vein and fluid accumulates subcutaneously. The infusion rate is also affected by total or partial blockage of the needle. None ... -
Computer aided rehabilitation for the handicapped
(1995)Miniaturization in electronics and unlimited flexibility of computers has helped in providing a comprehensive support to the disabled for their independent living. Earlier difficulties in drawing hardware specifications ... -
Nonlinear visco-hyperelastic constitutive relation for brain tissue with parametric sensitivity study
(1995)Biological tissues are known to be hyperelastic with strong viscous properties. Constitutive equations employing Mooney and Hart-Smith strain energy functions have been developed approximating brain as a thick hollow ... -
A chemical cell to estimate quantitatively haemoglobin and glucose by reflectance photometry
(1995)Presents the estimation of two important biochemical parameters-haemoglobin and glucose, quantitatively by a single chemical cell. The chemical cell has been so designed to be made of layers of cellulose matrix containing ... -
Solar drying and CO2 emissions mitigation: potential for selected cash crops in India
(2005)An attempt to estimate the potential of solar crop drying for some selected cash crops in India has been made. The amount of cash crops that can be dried by solar dryers and the required aperture area of solar dryers have ... -
Three-dimensional chitosan scaffold-based MCF-7 cell culture for the determination of the cytotoxicity of tamoxifen
(2005)Three-dimensional (3D) culture of cancer cell lines has long been advocated as a better model of the malignant phenotype that is most closely related to tumorigenicity in vivo. Moreover, new drug development requires simple ... -
Autofluorescence characterization of advanced glycation end products of hemoglobin
(2004)This article describes the analysis of autofluorescence of advanced glycation end products of hemoglobin (Hb-AGE). Formed as a result of slow, spontaneous and non-enzymatic glycation reactions, Hb-AGE possesses a characteristic ... -
Efficacy of antibiotics-loaded interpenetrating network (IPNs) hydrogel based on poly(acrylic acid) and gelatin for treatment of experimental osteomyelitis: in vivo study
(2004)The safety and efficacy of gentamycin sulphate (GS)- or vancomycin hydrochloride (VCl)-loaded polymer devices based on poly(acrylic acid) and gelatin crosslinked selectively using 0.3 mol % N,N′-methylene bisacrylamide and ... -
Characterization and evaluation of chitosan matrix for in vitro growth of MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines
(2004)Biodegradable polymer scaffolds were prepared from chitosan with varying degree of deacetylation for in vitro culture of human breast cancer MCF-7 cell lines. These polymers were characterized in terms of functional groups ... -
Quantitative EEG analysis for assessment to ‘plan’ a task in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients: a study of executive functions (planning) in ALS patients
(2004)An attempt has been made to study the ability of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to ‘plan’ a task. Electroencephalogram (EEG) data corresponding to ‘planning of a movement task’ is analyzed in comparison ... -
Studies on biodegradation and release of gentamicin sulphate from interpenetrating network hydrogels based on poly(acrylic acid) and gelatin: in vitro and in vivo
(2004)Interpenetrating network hydrogels (IPNs) based on poly(acrylic acid) and gelatin (Ge) were evaluated for in vitro and in vivo biodegradation and in vivo release of gentamicin sulphate. In vitro and in vivo degradation ... -
Conflict analysis for prediction of fatal crash locations in mixed traffic streams
(1998)This paper reports the results of a study that explored the relationship between fatal crashes and conflict rates at mid-block on 14 locations in Delhi, India. All locations had a mix of motorized and nonmotorized traffic. ... -
Synthesis, characterization, and blood compatibility of polyamidoamines copolymers
(2003)This work reports the development of new non-thrombogenic polymers based on the linear polymers of polyamidoamines (PAAs), having heparin binding ability, obtained by polyaddition of secondary amines to N,N′-methylene ... -
Fluorescence spectroscopic study to characterize and monitor TEOS based sol–gel process for development of optical biosensors
(2003)Development of optical biosensors is an active area of research in the field of medical technology. Sol–gel matrices made from alkoxide silicates, tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) appear to be suitable glassy host matrix ... -
The effect of composition of poly(acrylic acid)–gelatin hydrogel on gentamicin sulphate release: in vitro
(2003)Hydrogels based on poly(acrylic acid) and gelatin crosslinked with N,N′-methylene bisacrylamide (0.5 mol%) and glutaraldehyde (4%), respectively, forming an interpenetrating network were employed as matrices, for studying ... -
Effect of a new injectable male contraceptive on the seminal plasma amino acids studied by proton NMR spectroscopy
(2002)Effect of RISUG™, a newly developed male contraceptive, on various amino acids of seminal plasma ejaculates was studied by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy at 400 MHz. Levels of amino acids were compared with the ... -
Synthesis and metal ion uptake studies of chelating resins derived from formaldehyde-furfuraldehyde condensed phenolic Schiff bases of 4,4′-diaminodiphenylether and o-hydroxyacetophenone
(2002)Two new chelating resins (o-HAP-DDE-HCHO and o-HAP-DDE-FFD), having multiple functional groups are synthesised by condensing the Schiff base of o-hydroxyacetophenone-4,4′-diaminodiphenylether (o-HAP-DDE) with formaldehyde ... -
Synthesis of blood compatible polyamide block copolymers
(2002)Blood compatibility of polyamides has been improved by introducing amido-amine groups in polymer backbone. Polyamide block-copolymer are synthesized by reacting amine end-capped polyamides with N,N′-methylene-bisacrylamide. ... -
Interaction of transmural pressure and shear stress in the transport of albumin across the rabbit aortic wall
(2001)In this study the synergistic role of the two haemodynamic parameters, pressure and wall shear stress, in macromolecular transport has been examined across the wall of the rabbit thoracic aorta. Arteries were subjected to ...