Search Results - "Fear, Elise C"

System for Bulk Dielectric Permittivity Estimation of Breast Tissues at Microwave Frequencies by Bourqui, Jeremie, Fear, Elise C.

“…This paper presents an apparatus capable of measuring the average dielectric properties of the human breast. It is composed of two arrays between which the…”
Get full text

Microwave Hydration Monitoring: System Assessment Using Fasting Volunteers by Besler, Brendon C., Fear, Elise C.

“…Hydration is an important aspect of human health, as water is a critical nutrient used in many physiological processes. However, there is currently no clinical…”
Get full text

Conformal and Disposable Antenna-Based Sensor for Non-Invasive Sweat Monitoring by Eldamak, Angie R, Fear, Elise C

“…This paper presents a feasibility study for a non-wearable, conformal, low cost, and disposable antenna-based sensor for non-invasive hydration monitoring…”
Get full text

Estimating the Effective Permittivity for Reconstructing Accurate Microwave-Radar Images by Lavoie, Benjamin R, Okoniewski, Michal, Fear, Elise C

“…We present preliminary results from a method for estimating the optimal effective permittivity for reconstructing microwave-radar images. Using knowledge of…”
Get full text

Evaluation of Image Reconstruction Algorithms for Confocal Microwave Imaging: Application to Patient Data by Elahi, Muhammad Adnan, O'Loughlin, Declan, Lavoie, Benjamin R, Glavin, Martin, Jones, Edward, Fear, Elise C, O'Halloran, Martin

“…Confocal Microwave Imaging (CMI) for the early detection of breast cancer has been under development for over two decades and is currently going through…”
Get full text

Assessing Patient-Specific Microwave Breast Imaging in Clinical Case Studies by O’Loughlin, Declan, Elahi, Muhammad Adnan, Lavoie, Benjamin R., Fear, Elise C., O’Halloran, Martin

“…Microwave breast imaging has seen increasing use in clinical investigations in the past decade with over eight systems having being trialled with patients. The…”
Get full text

Metrics for Assessing the Similarity of Microwave Breast Imaging Scans of Healthy Volunteers by Lavoie, Benjamin R., Bourqui, Jeremie, Fear, Elise C., Okoniewski, Michal

“…Microwave radar imaging is promising as a complementary medical imaging modality. However, the unique nature of the images means interpretation can be…”
Get full text

Adaptive Monostatic System for Measuring Microwave Reflections from the Breast by Bourqui, Jeremie, Kuhlmann, Martin, Kurrant, Douglas J, Lavoie, Benjamin R, Fear, Elise C

“…A second-generation monostatic radar system to measure microwave reflections from the human breast is presented and analyzed. The present system can measure…”
Get full text

Study of the Dielectric Properties of Artificial Sweat Mixtures at Microwave Frequencies by Eldamak, Angie R, Thorson, Sarah, Fear, Elise C

“…Analysis of sweat is of interest for a variety of diagnosis and monitoring applications in healthcare. In this work, detailed measurements of the dielectric…”
Get full text

Average dielectric property analysis of complex breast tissue with microwave transmission measurements by Garrett, John D, Fear, Elise C

“…Prior information about the average dielectric properties of breast tissue can be implemented in microwave breast imaging techniques to improve the results…”
Get full text

Contact geometry affects lesion formation in radio-frequency cardiac catheter ablation by Gallagher, Neal, Fear, Elise C, Byrd, Israel A, Vigmond, Edward J

“…One factor which may be important for determining proper lesion creation during atrial ablation is catheter-endocardial contact. Little information is…”
Get full text

Balanced Antipodal Vivaldi Antenna With Dielectric Director for Near-Field Microwave Imaging by Bourqui, Jeremie, Okoniewski, Michal, Fear, Elise C

“…A balanced antipodal Vivaldi antenna is designed to be used as a sensor for a microwave breast cancer detection system. The antenna has the ability to send…”
Get full text

Feasibility Study of Hydration Monitoring Using Microwaves-Part 2: Measurements of Athletes by Garrett, David Christopher, Fletcher, Jared R., Hogan, David B., Fung, Tak Shing, Fear, Elise C.

“…Hydration is a key consideration for athletes, where even mild levels of dehydration may negatively impact performance. Existing methods of assessment are…”
Get full text

Engineering Approaches to Assessing Hydration Status by Garrett, David C., Rae, Nyssa, Fletcher, Jared R., Zarnke, Sasha, Thorson, Sarah, Hogan, David B., Fear, Elise C.

“…Dehydration is a common condition characterized by a decrease in total body water. Acute dehydration can cause physical and cognitive impairment, heat stroke…”
Get full text

Safety assessment of ultra-wideband antennas for microwave breast imaging by De Santis, Valerio, Sill, Jeff M., Bourqui, Jeremie, Fear, Elise C.

“…This article deals with the safety assessment of several ultra‐wideband (UWB) antenna designs for use in prototype microwave breast imaging systems. First, the…”
Get full text

Automated 3D method for the construction of flexible and reconfigurable numerical breast models from MRI scans by Omer, Muhammad, Fear, Elise C.

“…Anatomically realistic numerical breast models are essential tools for microwave breast imaging, supporting feasibility analysis, performance verification, and…”
Get full text

Tumor Response Estimation in Radar-Based Microwave Breast Cancer Detection by Kurrant, Douglas J., Fear, Elise C., Westwick, David T.

“…Radar-based microwave imaging techniques have been proposed for early stage breast cancer detection. A considerable challenge for the successful implementation…”
Get full text

Antenna Evaluation for Ultra-Wideband Microwave Imaging by Bourqui, Jeremie, Campbell, Mark A., Williams, Trevor, Fear, Elise C.

“…Numerous antenna designs have been proposed for microwave breast imaging utilizing an ultra-wideband frequency range. The antennas are typically compact,…”
Get full text

Automated Workflow for Evaluating Microwave and Multi-Modality Breast Images by Kurrant, Douglas J., Omer, Muhammad, Fear, Elise C.

“…The emergence and subsequent expansion of the field of medical microwave imaging has resulted in numerous approaches to image reconstruction. This includes…”
Get full text

Feasibility Study of Hydration Monitoring Using Microwaves-Part 1: A Model of Microwave Property Changes With Dehydration by Garrett, David C., Fear, Elise C.

“…Dehydration is a prevalent condition that can have profound health consequences. If detected early, it can often be treated by oral fluid replacement (drinking…”
Get full text