Search Results - "2011 Pan American Health Care Exchanges"

Comparison of artificial neural networks using texture parameters in the recognition of lesions in mammograms digitized by Andrioni, V, Guingo, B C, Santana, E L, Pereira, W C A, Infantosi, A F C

“…This work proposes to use Radial Basis Function - RBF artificial neural network and Multi-Layer Perceptron MLP with the algorithm cross-validation…”
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Development of an smart insole for treating the diabetic foot by Reis, M C, Rosa, S S R F, Rocha, A F, Brasil, L M

“…In order to improve the quality of life of patients with diabetes mellitus, this article presents the development of an insole prototype derived from natural…”
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Serious games in cognitive rehabilitation by Peron, G C, dos Santos, L I B, Brasil, L M, Silva, R C, Bombonato, F, de Lima, P S, Pontes, T B

“…The Head Injury and Stroke are major causes of problems related to cognition, affecting millions of people around the world. This work, still in development,…”
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Advances in equipment management in public healthcare units at the state of Bahia since 2007: The implementation of the medical equipment management process by Souza, M C D, Nobrega, M V, Silveira, M, Duarte, M G, Rocha, B

“…This paper presents the situation of the medical equipment management under the Department of Health of Bahia (SESAB), since the implementation of the…”
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Expression of uncertainties of a pressure measurement system using IDEF0 modeling by Lopez-Uribe, J R, B-Souza, A B, Ichinose, R M, Giannella-Neto, A

“…The calibration and the evaluation of the associated uncertainty in measurement systems are essential to obtain good results. The results will be more reliable…”
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Program of Clinical Engineering and Bioengineering-Secretary of Science and Technology-National Technological University by Ponce, S D, Lencina, M, Rubio, D, Suchur, J, Schuemer, G, Veleche, G

“…The National Technological University (UTN) is in charge of 32 faculties distributed throughout Argentina. The Secretary of Science, Technology and…”
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Monitoring and evaluation of an occupational health program from "Electricidad de Caracas" and its Subsidiaries. Caracas-Venezuela by Armengol, S, Mijares-Seminario, R, Silva-Bustillos, R, Monzon, A, Alfonzo, J

“…From the evaluation and technical assistance of the Management Unit of Health Technology (Unidad de Gestión de Tecnologías en Salud - UGTS) of The Electric…”
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Design of a sensor for measuring rang of motion of the hand by Ortiz, A, Gutierrez, J, Barraza, F, Delgado, R, Nunez, M, Aguirre, H

“…Measuring of Range of Motion-ROM of the joints of the hand play an important role in assessing both functional problems and progress of rehabilitation therapy…”
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Electrical stimulator for surface nerve stimulation by using modulated pulses by Laguna, Z V, Cardiel, E, Garay, L I, Hernandez, P R

“…This work presents the design of an electrical stimulator based on modulated pulses. A reduction of the electrical impedance of the skin is pursued in order to…”
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Robocop boot adapted for patients with equinus foot deformity by Theodosio, J V, Benac, C, Paiva, F T, Schwartz, F P, Bastos, M G, Rocha, V R S

“…Equinus foot deformity in children with cerebral palsy is one of the most common motor manifestations. The physical therapist works in the way of maintaining…”
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Implementing in reconfigurable hardware the control logic of a TTFM ultrasonic system for cardiovascular flow-metering by Torres, D, Jimenez, A, Moreno, E, Carrillo, E, Leija, L, Ramos, A, Vera, A

“…In this work, advanced digital design techniques are used to implement the generation of signals for control and synchronism of an ultrasonic system employed…”
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Expanded quantitative models for assessment of respiratory diseases and monitoring by Mayorga, P, Druzgalski, C, Gonzalez, O H, Zazueta, A, Criollo, M A

“…The industrial and demographic expansion and associated increased exposure to pollutants continue to be critical factors contributing to the development of…”
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Ampare: Electronic physcal therapy record for evaluation of amputee patients by da Cruz Reis, Lais, de Andrade Costa, Gisely, Rodrigues Rocha dos Reis, Rafaela, Queiroz dos Santos, Taynara, Maggi, Luis Eduardo, Rodrigues Rocha dos Reis, Eduardo

“…The care of the amputee becomes much better when health professionals know and evaluate each of these individuals as well. This research aims to develop a tool…”
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Mathematical model for an accurate measurement of flow in blood vessels, considering their cyclic deformation in the time by Calas, H, Sanz, P T, Diez, L, Ramos, A, Prohias, J, Lopez, R, O'Connors, J, Moreno, E

“…The mathematical models, used for the electronic implementation of the method for measuring flow in a blood vessel, based in transit time estimation, not take…”
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Health care technology management applied to public primary care health by Garcia, Saulo Jose Argenta, da Luz Santos, Rubia Alves, de Avelar, Priscila Sousa, Zaniboni, Renato, Garcia, Renato

“…The Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina (IEB-UFSC) for over three years to develop from the Municipal Health Secretariat…”
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Differences of useful bandwidth in the step of the march of patients with Parkinson's disease by De Cuba, A J C, Montaño, L V A, Barrios, M B

“…The march in patients affected by Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by pronounced corporal imbalance and instability of movements. This work studies…”
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Simulation and construction of an ultrasonic transducer applied to blood flow detection by Dominguez, I S, Contla, P A, Contreras, J A, Cruz, M F

“…The simulation and construction of a novel ultrasonic transducer for medical application are presented. The process starts with the simulation, using the…”
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Application of Player/Stage free robotic platform to the development of a robotized wheelchair by Duran, A, Lopez, A O, Garcia, J C, Garcia, A R

“…The development of robotized wheelchairs, with the ability to acquire environment information, that enables safe transportation of severely disable people is a…”
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Development of an active prosthesis for transtibial amputees by Andrade, J A A, Silva, R C, Brasil, L M, Rosa, S F

“…This paper shows a preliminary proposition to the mechanical design and, also kinematics and gap models for an active prosthesis applied to transtibial…”
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Piezoelectric ceramic made of PLZT with two implants applying as high pass filter and splitter for bioelectrical signals modulating by Gonzalez-Moran, C O, Suaste-Gomez, E

“…This paper shows the performance of a ceramic made of PLZT piezoelectric, its properties which can help us to transmit electrical biological signals sampled…”
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