IFMBE Proceedings Vol. 37, 2

Akos Jobbagy (Ed.)

5th European Conference of the

International Federation for Medical

and Biological Engineering

14 -18 September 2011,

Budapest, Hungary

ffi Springer

Table of Contents

Emergency Preparedness Plan - The Clinical Engineers' Role

Yadin David

Incorporation of Medical TechnologiesA.M. Mangili Jr., S.J. Calil, E. Wall

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Criticality Management in Operating Room and Assimilable Processes 717

Fabrizio Don, Roberto Miniati, Lapo Scatizzi, Fabrizio Niccolini, Alessandro Sarti

A Web-Based System Supporting the Certification of the Outpatient and EmergencyDepartments and Providing for Post-discharge Continuity of Medical Care Software 721

B. Spyropoulos, E. Oikonomi, A. Danelakis, K. Karaboulas, E. Kotsiliti, E. Maridaki, L. Papageorgiou,E. Papalexis, C. Sakellarios, D. Zoqogianni, M. Botsivaly

Development of System for Managing Individual Surgical Instruments by RFID 725

K, Yamashita, K. Kusuda, Y. Iwakami, K. Tanaka, Y. Tokuda, S. Tanaka, K. Kuraoka, H. Honda,M. Komino, H. Komatsu, S. Shimada, T. Obayashi, Y. Saito, S. Ino, T. Ifukube, T. Okubo

Biomechanics, Movement Analysis, Rehabilitation

The Effect of Stapedotomy on Round Window Membrane Motion - An ExperimentalStudy 729

M. Kwacz, J. Wysocki, M. Mrowka

Identification of the Position of Head and Shoulders in Neurological Practice with the Use of

Two Cameras 733P. Kutiiek, J. Hozman

Numerical Simulation of Degeneration of Lumbar Spine Segments 737

M. Kurutz, L. Oroszvdry

Two Dimensional Propagation of Displacement Mechanomyographic Signal 741

H. Oka, M. Okamoto, N. Ichihashi, M. Yoshida

A Suggestion for a Smart Environment with Potential for Stroke Patient Rehabilitation 745C. Lassfolk, M. Linnavao, L. Palva, R. Sepponen

EMG Patterns in Robot Assisted Reaching Movements of Upper Arm 749

G. DAddio, M. Cesarelli, M. Romano, A. De Nunzio, F. Lullo, N. Pappone

Clustering Technique for Quantitative Assessment of Motor Function in Stroke Patients 753N. Miljkovic, M.M. Jankovic, D.B. Popovic

Effects of Bolus Volume on Geniohyoid Muscle Movement during Swallowing: UltrasonographicM-Mode Study in Healthy Adults 757

Koichi Yabunaka, Gojiro Nakagami, Hiromi Sanada, Toshizo Katsuda, Kenya Yamamoto,Hidetoshi Yatake, Tatsuhiro Gotanda, Rurni Gotanda, Shuji Abe, Mutsurni Ohue

Is the Haptic Tunnel Effective Tool for Motor Learning? 761

M.D. Kostic, P.S. Kovaievic, D.B. Popovic

FES Application with Different Off Times in Paraplegic Subject during Open Chain Movement:

Case Report 765

Eddy Krueger, Eduardo M. Scheeren, Guilherme N. Nogueira-Neto, Vera Lucia S.N. Button,Percy Nohama

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In Vitro Study of the Correlation between the Aortic Flow Field Affected by the Bileaflet

Mechanical Valves and Coronary Circulation 769

T. Akutsu, A. Matsumoto, K. Takahashi

A Multi-pad Electrode EMG System for Studying Muscle Activity during Voluntary Isometric

Contractions 773

M.M. Jankovic, N. Malesevic, D.B. Popovic

Shear Stress Mechanotransduction via Endogenous ATP Release in Vascular Endothelial

Cells 777

K. Yamamoto, J. Ando

Real Time Tracking of Tremor EMG Envelopes 781

L.Z. Popovic-Maneski, M.B. Popovic

How Effective Is Robot Therapy?: PARO and People with Dementia 784

K. Inoue, K. Wada, R. Uehara

Postural Compensation in Hand Pressure Images 788

T.C. Pataky

Investigation of In-vivo Hinge Knee Behavior Using a Quasi-Static Finite Element Model of

the Lower Limb 791

L. Zach, S. Konvickova, P. Ruzicka

In vitro Coronary Stent Implantation: Vessel Wall-Stent Interaction 795

L. Horny, H. Chlup, J. Vesely, E. Gultova, J. Kronek, R. Zitny, T. Vonavkova, T. Adamek,P. Lanzer, D. Hromadka

Temporo Mandibular Joint Kinematic: The Specificity of the Rotatory Component Involved

in Disc-Condyle Displacements along the Temporal Bone Surface 799

J.-C. Coutant, B. Ella Nguerna, M. Mesnard, M. Cid, A. Rouas, P. Caix

The iValve Hands-Free Speech Valve for Laryngectomized Patients. In Vitro Test of a Novel

Device of Revolutionary Design 803

E.B. van der Bowmen, T.A. van Kalkeren, J.G.M. Burgerhof, B.F.A.M. van der Laan, G.J. Verkerke

Toward a Hybrid BCI for Grasp Rehabilitation 806

A. Savic, U. Kisic, M.B. Popovic

Study on a High Performance Insole with Human Compatibility 810

Yasuhiro Hayakawa

Vein Biomechanical Adaptation in Arteriovenous Fistulas 814

E.P. Kritharis, J.D. Kakisis, M. Peroulis, N. Stergiopulos, S. Tsangaris, D.P. Sokolis

Multi Sensor, Accelerometer Based Nordic Skiing Analysis: Hardware Development, Testingand Preliminary Results 818

Y. Stauffer, E. Onillon, R. Vetter

Symbolization and Coding of Colored Signal Representation in Gait Analysis 822

V. Ergovic, S. Tonkovic, V. Medved

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Biomechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Mathematical

Characterization 826

D.C. Iliopoulos, E.P. Kritharis, D.P. Sokolis

Diabetic Foot Prevention: Repeatability of Platform Stabilometric Parameters in Bipedal

Standing for Future Home Monitoring Applications in Diabetic Patients 830

M. Zequera, L. Garavito, W. Sandham, J.A. Alvarado, A. Rodriguez, C. Wilches, A.C. Villa, J. Bernal,

S. Quintero

Comparison of Two Muscle Activity Detection Techniques from Surface EMG Signals Appliedto Countermovement Jump 834

B. Biljan, Z. Potocanac, M. Cifrek

2D-Tasks for Cognitive Rehabilitation 838

R. Caballero Hernandez, J.M. Martinez Moreno, A. Garcia Molina, S. Ferrer Celma,J. Solana Sanchez, R. Sanchez Carrion, E. Fernandez Casado, R. Perez Rodriguez,A. Gomez Pulido, C. Angles Tafalla, C. Cdceres Taladriz, M. Feme Bergada, T. Roig Rovira,

P. Garcia Lopez, J.M. Torraos Munoz, E.J. Gomez Aguilera

Biomechanical Measurements in the Spinal Column of Pregnant Women Using Vertebral

Metrics 842

Claudia Quaresma, Ines Dias, Mario ForjazSecca, J. Goyri O'Neill, J, Branco

Motion Camera System for Measuring Finger Tapping in Parkinson's Disease 846

R. Krupicka, Z. Szabo, M. Jirina

Correlation between Muscle Thickness and Bite Force in Children before and after Oral

Rehabilitation — A Two Year Longitudinal Study 850

M.B.D. Gavido, M.D. Serra-Vicentin, F.R. Gambareli

Videometric Measuring of Accommodation and Eye Movements with Virtual HologramStimulation 854

J. Dusek, T. Jindra

Avoidance of Damage Accumulation to Minimize the Risk of Deep Tissue Injury: An

Investigative Protocol of Double Loading Episodes 857

Linda P. C. Kwan, Eric W. C. Tarn, Parco M. Siu, Arthur F. T. Mak

Stability of Lumbar Spine with Double Pars Fractures and after Treatments 860

H.H. Chen, L.C. Lin, S.N. Yu, T.H. Chao, K.C. Li

Structural Identifiability Analysis and Preliminary Parameter Estimation for an Arm Model

Incorporating the Hill Muscle Model 864

T.F. Yu, A.J. Wilson

Evaluation of Ambulatory Function by Using the Shoe Device 868

Kanako Nakajima, Michiko Saito, Miyuki Kodama, Yumi Iwakami, Shuichi Ino, Tohru Ifukube,Kazuhiko Yamashita, Yuji Ohta

The Influence of Heel Height on Gait Pattern 872

M. Djuric-Jovicic, N.S. Jovicic, D.B. Popovic

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Validation of the Hyperelastic Material Parameters of Healthy Human Brain Arteries and

Cerebral Saccular Aneurysms 876

B.K. Toth, I. Bojtdr

Human Gait Analysis for Hip Implanted Persons before and after Implant Procedure 880

M. Baritz, D. Cotoros

Anthropometrical Studies for Human Hand Rehabilitation Procedures 884

M. Baritz, D. Cotoros

Hemodynamic Investigation of a Stentless Molded Pericardial Aortic Valve 888

H.L. Leo, W.Q. Marcus Lim, F.L. Xiong, J.H. Yeo

Home Health Monitoring

Distance Measures in Behavioral Pattern Analysis 894

P. Augustyniak

G-Asthma: A Smart Phone-Based Asthma Management System for Taiwanese 898

H.W. Chiu, I.J. Chen, Y.J. Hsieh, T.C. Lee

Motion Artifact Removal from Capacitive EGG Measurements by Means of Adaptive

Filtering 902

B. Eilebrecht, T. Wartzek, J. Willkomm, A. Schommartz, M. Walter, S. Leonhardt

Wireless Fetal Monitoring at Home with On-Line Signal Analysis 906

J. Wrobel, A. Matonia, M. Kotas, T. Przybyla, K. Horoba

Power-Line Interference in the ECG Obtained with Capacitive Electrodes 910

Pablo S. Luna-Lozano, Ramon Pallas-Areny

Online Segment Detection by Zero-Order Diffraction of Inelastic Scattered Light for Raman

Spectroscopy in a Microfluidic Device 914

F. Liebold, A. Marz, T. Henkel, J. Popp

A Portable Emotion Auxiliary Device 918

Wei-Te Wu, Yu-An Lin, Pei-Yu Huang, Ching-Chang Chuang, Hsin-Chang Lo, Jiun-Hung Lin,

Shih-Tsang Tang

Real-Time Detection of Pathological Cardiac Events for a Wearable Wireless ECG

Monitor 921

A. Chaves, P. Encarnacao, E. Valchinov, N. Pallikarakis

Improving the Data Compatibility of PHR and Telecare Solutions 925

E. Reilent, I. Loobas, A. Kuusik, P. Ross

Reported Curry and Hartmann Lines Probably Explained by Standing Radio Waves 929

P. Huttunen, 0. Hanninen, R. Myllyla

Development of a Physiological Monitoring System for Using Smart Carrier 933

Jian-Xing Wu, Chien- Cheng Lin, Yi-Chun Du, Tainsong Chen

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Effectiveness of the Telecare Systems 937

P. Ladyzynski, J. PI. Wojcicki, P. Foltynski

Wearable Patient Home Monitoring Based on ECG and ACC Sensors 941M. Smolen, E. Kantoch, P. Augustyniak, P. Kowalski

System Architecture for Home Health and Patient Activity Monitoring 945

P. Handk, N. Kiss, T. Kovdcshdzy, B. Pataki, M. Salomon, Cs. Seres, Cs. Toth, J. Varga

Physiological Mental Strain and Performance during Arithmetic Tasks through Tone-EntropyAnalysis 949

H. Nakamura, H. Terashima, S. Yoshimoto, M. Yoshida

The Clinical Engineering in Home Care: A Strategic Vision 953C. Abel Mestas, S. Calil

Personalized Nutrition Counseling Expert System 957B. Pinter, I. Vassdnyi, B. Gadl, E. Mdk, Gy. Kozmann

Overnight Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes 961

M.E. Wilinska, J.M. Allen, D. Elleri, K. Kurnareswaran, M. Nodale, M.L. Evans, D.B. Dunger,R. Hovorka

Wearable and Implanted Sensors Platform to Monitor and Control Left Ventricular AssistDevices 964

P. Valdastri, N. Taccini, A. Pinciaroli, M. Nannizzi, P. Dario

CGM in Combination with Personalized Decision Support (PDS) - A New Tool to ImproveRoutine Diabetes Care 968

E. Salzsieder, L. Vogt, P. Augstein

Self Control Diary - Challenges of New Technological Possibilities 972

Man]a Prasek

Biomaterials, Biosensors

Controlled Release and Antimicrobial Study of zinc(II)-Ion from zinc/poly(2-HydroxyethylAcrylate/Itaconic Acid) Hybrid Hydrogels 974

Simonida Lj. Tomic, Jovana S. Jovasevic, Aleksandra A. Peric-Grujic, Suzana I. Dimitrijevic,Jovanka M. Filipovic

An Expert System for Interpreting ICU Monitor Data 975

Apkar Salatian, ArLhur Ume

Optical Device for Non-invasive Monitoring of Lithium in Bipolar Disorder Patients 979

Jung Ho Kim, Dermot Diamond, King Tong Lau

Prostate Cancer Marker Sensing under Nanostructural Biochip Technique 983

Chungshu Wu, Fuhsiang Ko, Chichang Wu, Tungming Pan, Chengkeng Chuang, Seetong Pang

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Nanoporous Polyethylene Membranes for Glucose Sensors 987

H. Uehara, M. Kakiage, M. Sekiya, D. Sakuma, T. Yamanobe, N. Takano, A. Barraud,E. Eric Meurville, P. Ryser

Development of High-K Eu2Ti207 EIS Devices Using Poly-N-isopropylacrylamide as an

Enzyme Encapsulation Material for pH Detection and Uric Acid Biosensing 992

Tung-Ming Pan, Kung-Yuan Chang, Min-Hsien Wu, Shiao-Wen Tsai, Fu-Hsiang Ko, Lifeng Chi

Nanostructured Hydroxyapatite Composite for Medical Applications 996

C. Baldzsi, P.I. Gouma, C.-H. Chae, S.-G. Kim

Bio-nanocapsules for Oriented Immobilization of IgGs on Immunosensor Chips 1000

Masumi Iijima, Shun'ichi Kuroda

Biomimetic Sensors in Medicine and Biology - Detection of Bioparticles 1004

F.L. Dickert, S. Aigner, M. Polreichova, U. Latif, P.A. Lieberze.it,

Development of a Soft Contact-Lens Biosensor for In-vivo Tear Glucose Monitoring 1007

M.K. Chu, S. Iguchi, K. Miyajima, T. Arakawa, H. Kudo, K. Mitsubayashi

Novel Ti/TiN Dry Electrodes and Ag/AgCl: A Direct Comparison in Multichannel EEG 1011

P. Fiedler, S. Griebel, C. Fonseca, F. Vaz, L. Zentner, F. Zanow, J. Haueisen

Manufacture and Mechanical Testing of Collagen Scaffold with Channels 1015

X. Du, J. T. Czernuszka

Thread as a Low-Cost Biodiagnostic Substrate 1019

D.R. Ballerini, X. Li, W. Shen

Nucleotide Modification and Polymerase Engineering for Creating a Novel Class of Artificial

Nucleic Acid Aptamers 1023

Y. Imaizumi, Y. Takano, S. Kitadume, H. Ozaki, S. Obika, M. Kuwahara

Inflation-Extension Test of Silicon Rubber-Nitinol Composite Tube 1027

L. Horny, J. Kronek, LI. Chlup, E. Gultova, L. Heller, R. Zitny, D. Vokoun

Detection of Chest Compression Depth with Intracorporeal Ultrasound Travel Time

Measurement 1031

Maxim Dolgov, Nikolas Lentz, Stefan Fernsner, Armin Bolz

Beta2-Microglobulin Measurements in the Spent Dialysate Using Fluorescence Spectra 1035

J. Holmar, J. Arund, F. Uhlin, R. Tanner, I. Fridolin

Rapid Automated Blood Group Analysis with QCM Biosensors 1039

P.A. Berlitz, J. Claussen, J.S. Doring, II. Drechsel, H. Northoff, F.K. Gehring

On-line Detection of Plasmod/iumFalciparum Sequestration by Thickness Shear Mode

Sensors 1043

D. Kompf, S. Kleiner, B. Mordmiiller, A. Rem, H. Northoff, F.K. Gehring

Surface Properties of Ocular Prostheses Material Change under UV Influence 1047

Yu. Dekhtyar, L. Lancere, N. Polyaka, A. Sudnikovich, F. Tyulkin, V. Valters

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A Custom-Developed SPRi Instrument for Biosensor Research 1050

A. Bonydr, H. Sdntha, B. Ring, G. Harsdnyi

A Set of Technological Tools for Physical Frailty Assessment 1054

R. Jaber, D.J. Hewson, J. Duchene

Atomic Force Microscopy Imaging of the Nanoscale Assembly of Type I Collagen on Controlled

Polystyrene Particles Surfaces 1058

A. Styliarwu, K. Politopoidos, D. Yova

Gold Nanoparticles - Based Colorimetric Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Genotyping

Utilizing Allele-Specific PCR 1062

Ye Lirn Jung, Cheulhee Jung, Harshala Parab, Hyun Gyu Park

Metal Ions-Triggered Polymerase Activity and Its Use for the Development of Molecular Logic

Gates 1066

Ki Soo Park, Cheulhee Jung, Hyun Gyu Park

Preliminary Study on Gelation of Succinylated Poly(Pro-Hyp-Gly) and Chitosan by Polyion

Complex Interaction for Cartilage Repair 1070

Y. Kusurnastuti, Y. Shibasaki, S. Hiroh.ara, K. Terada, T. Ando, M. Tanihara

Triggered Enzymatic Biodegradable Drug Delivery Systems Based on Supramolecular

Micelles 1074

Jiajing Li, Jim Li

Antimicrobial Activity and Protection from Triton X-100-Induced Mammalian Cell Membrane

Lysis by Artificial Amphiphilic Peptides 1078

M. Tanihara, Y. Yarnasaki, Y. Shibasaki, K. Ida, S. Hirohara, K. Terada, T. Ando

A Custom-Developed, Handheld EIS Measurement Platform 1082

A. Bonydr, I. Bosznai, H. Sdntha, G. Harsdnyi

Collagen-Like Polypeptide Poly(Pro-Hyp-Gly) Conjugated with Fibronectin-Derived Peptides

Enhances the Cell Adhesion, Migration and Stratification 1086

Y. Shibasaki, S. Hirohara, K. Terada, T. Ando, M. Tanihara

A Gelatin-Based Hydrogel with /3-Cyclodextrin Crosslinker for Controlled Drug Release 1090

C.D. Liu, Z.X. Zhang, V.M.H. Chan, M.J. Tan, X. Liu, J. Li

Bio-imaging of Surgical Stresses: Dynamic Analyses of Liver Oxidative Stress and Damage .

1094

M. Ozaki, S. Haga, T. Ozawa, N. Morita, Y. Kaneshima, J. Remington

Study of Bioactive Calcium Silicate Ceramic Systems for Biomedical Applications 1098

A. Meiszterics, K. Sinko

A Psycho-Physiological Approach for Human-Computer-Interaction Evaluation in a

Biochemical Research Lab 1102

M. Weippert, D. Arndt, K. Thurow, R. Stoll

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Detection of Mood Changes in Bipolar Patients though Monitoring of Physiological and

Behavioral Signals 1106

0. Schleusing, Ph. Renevey, M. Bertschi, St. Dasen, R. Paradiso

Preparation of Mn Ferrite Nanoparticles via Ultrasonic Assisted Co-precipitation Method for

Hyperthermia 1110

Jamshid Amighian, S. Pourbaferani, Behshid Behdadfar, Mortaza Mozajfari

Gd Substituted Zn-Fe Ferrite Nanoparticles as High T2 MRI Agents 1113

Behdadfar Behshid, Kermanpur Ahmad, Sadeghi-aliabadi Hojjat, Veintemillas-Verdaguer Sabino,Ruiz Cabello Jesus, Morales Maria del Puerto, Mozaffari Morteza

Studies of Bone Cell Adhesion and Proliferation on Ion Implanted Titanium Discs 1119

P. Sreejith, P.K.D. V. Yarlagadda

Information and Communication

Humans Sense the Standing Waves of 190 MHz Analogy TV Signals 1124

P. Huttunen, 0. Hanninen, R. Myllyld

Epileptic Seizure Detection in EEG Using Time Variant Autoregressive Models 1128

L. Duque. Mmioz, L.D. Avenda.no- Valencia, G. Castellanos-Dominguez

A Survey on Patients' Privacy and Safety Protection with EMR Applications in PrimaryCare 1132

D. Kralj, M. Koncar, S. Tonkovic

Evaluation of 950MHz RFID Tag System as a Marker for Patient Tracking at Ward in

Hospital 1130

R. Hosaka, T. Akahane

Standardization and Interoperability: Basic Conditions for Efficient Solutions 1140

Lenka Lhotskd, Miroslav Bursa, Michal Huptych, Vaclav Chuddcek, Jan Havlik

Development of Medical Devices: Advantages of a Methodic Approach 1144

ha C.T. Santos, G. Scott Gazelle, Luis A. Rocha, Jodo Manuel R.S. Tavares

Personal Computers May Cause Symptoms Related to Low Frequency Electric Fields in

Users 1148

R. Ekrnan, M. Hagstrom, J. Hallio, J. Auranen, 0. Hanninen, P. Huttunen

Generation of the Midfacial Plane Out of CBCT Database 1153

Zs, Markella, T. Vizkelety, J. Barabds

XML Representation of the Hungarian Translation of the Updated ICD10 1157

G. Heja, G. Surjdn

Neuroengineering, Neural Systems

Discussion and Proposal on RMS Presentation of Mismatch Responses in MEG and EEG...

1161

1. Nemoto

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Identification of Motor Unit Discharge Patterns from High-Density Surface EMG during HighContraction Levels 1165

A. Holobar, M.A. Minetto, A. Botter, D. Farina

Modeling of the Biased Visuospatial Exploration Pattern Induced by Head Movement in

Hemispatial Neglect Patients 1169

J. Lee, D. Y. Kim, K. Han, H. Lee, J. Park, J. Ku, I. Y. Kim, S.I. Kim

Investigation on the Sampling Mechanism of Human Vision 1172

Dong-Seong Choi, Jong-Mo Seo

A Fundamental Evaluation of Human Performance with Use of a Device to Present Different

Two-Eyesight Both Eyes 1176

F. Mizuno, T. Hayasaka, T. Yarnaguchi

Skin-Like PDMS-Based Multi-electrode Array for Epidural Electrical Stimulation to Promote

Locomotion in Paralyzed Rats 1180

A. Larrnagnac, P. Musienko, J. Voros, G. Courtine

Involuntary Eye Movement during Fixation Depends on Spatio-Temporal Frequency of

Stimuli 1182

M. Yokota, Y. Yokota

Magnetoencephalogram Narrowing Down the Possible Sites of the Generation of Stochastic

Resonance in the Human Auditory Neural System 1186

K. Tanaka, I. Nemoto, M. Kawakatsu, Y. Uchikawa,

Perception Caused by Current Amplitude Variation in Electro-Tactile Stimulation 1190

S.M. Giron, S.H. Hwang, T. Song, K. Rhee, G. Khang

Cortical Activities during Transparent Motion Perception: An FMRI-MEG IntegrationStudy 1194

Hiroaki Natsukawa, Tetsuo Kobayashi

Method for Testing the Brain 1198

H. Himikus, M. Bachmann, J. Lass, V. Tuulik, R. Ubar

Determination of Human Brain-Based Motor Control Signals Using a Decomposition Wavelet

Algorithm and Multi-channel Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy 1202

T.H. Nguyen, T.T. Dao, V.T. Vo

EEG Spectral Asymmetry Index Reveals Effect of Microwave Radiation 1206

A. Suhhova, M. Bachmann, J. Lass, V. Tuulik, H. Hinrikus

Knowledge-Based Morphology Quantification of STED Dendritic Spine Images 1210

Donggang Yu, T.D. Pham, Valentin Nagerl

Challenges for the Future Neuroprosthetic Implants 1214

J.H. Kim, K.S. Mm, J.S. Jeong, S.J. Kim

Computational Approaches for the Estimation of Extensive Biomedical ComplexNetworks 1217

R. Franke, G. Ivanova

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Bioimpedance

Unobtrusive Measurement of Heart Rate on a Single Hand by Impedance

Plethysmography

Ernesto Serrano-Finetti, Ramon Casanella, Pablo S. Luna-Lozano, Ramon Palias-Areny

Effects of Stray Capacitance to Ground in Tetrapolar Bioimpedance Measurements 1225

C. Aliau, R. Pallas-Areny

Computational Intelligence Algorithms for Bioimpedance-Based Classification of Biological

Material 1229

L.H. Negri, P. Bertemes-Filho, A.S. Paterno

Cole Parameters of Human Blood with Different Anticoagulants 1233

Y. Ulgen, F.G. Simsek

Modelling Approach for Assessment of Electrode Configuration and Placement in Bioimpedance

Measurements of Skin Irritation 1238

S. Koppa, V. Savolainen, J. Hyttinen

AC-Electrokinetic Applications in Cell Chips: Basic Understanding and Modeling of Structural

Polarization Effects 1242

J. Gimsa

Electrical Characterization of Nanostructured p-Silicon Electrodes for Bioimpedance

Measurements on Single Cell Level 124(5

U. Pliquett, M. Westenthanner, M. Rommel, A. Bauer, D. Beckmann

The Impedance Cardiography - A Simple and Effective Tool for Optimization of Hemodynamic

Parameters in Pacemaker Patients Follow-Up 1250

K. Peczalski, D. Wojciechowski, Z. Dunajski, T. Palko, P. Sionek, M. Kowalewski

Impedance Spectroscopy of Suspensions with Paraffin Microcapsules 1254

Borut Pec.ar, Slavko Am.on, Matej Mozek, Dejan Krizaj

Muscle Fatigue Monitoring Using a Multifrequency Bioimpedance Technique 1257

G. Vescio, J. Rosell, L. Nescolarde, G. Giovinazzo

Evaluation of Electrical Equivalent Circuits of a Tooth: Comparison of Circuits with Resistors

and Capacitors and the Circuit with a Constant Phase Element 1261

T. Marjanovic, I. Lackovic, Z. Stare

Multisine and Binary Multifrequency Waveforms in Impedance SpectrumMeasurement - A Comparative Study 1265

P. Annus, M. Min, J. Ojarand, T. Paavle, R. Land, P. Ellervee, T. Parve

To Which Degree Do Body Composition Values Depend on External Conditions? 1269

J. Hlubik, P. Hlubik, L. Lhotska

Identification of the Sources of Artefacts in the Holter-Type Impedance CardiographyRecordings 1272

G. Cybulski, W. Niewiadomski, M. Aksler, A. Strasz, A. Gqsiorowska, D. Laskowska, T. Palko

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Detection of Bovine Milk Adulterants Using Bioimpedance Measurements and Artificial

Neural Network 1275

P. Bertemes-Filho, L.H. Negri, A.S. Paterno

Optimization of an Interdigitated Electrodes Array Used in Bioimpedance Spectroscopy 1279

M. Ibrahim, J. Claudel, D. Kourtiche, M. Nadi, F. Montaigne

Micro- and Nanotechnology, Biological Procedures

Dynamic Formation of Massive Micro-Bead Arrays Using Hybrid Optical Tweezers 1283

Y. Tanaka, S. Tsutsui, M. Ishikawa, H. Kitajima

3D Simulation of an invitro Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition 1287

R. Summers, T. Abdulla, R.A. Imms, J.M. Schkich

Tissue Engineering: An Ethical Approach in the Perspective of Principlism and

Utilitarianism 1291

M. Leabu

Electrospun Chitosan/Peo Nanofibers and Their Relevance in Biomedical Application 1296

R. Rosic, P. Kocbek, S. Baumgartner, J. Kristl

Epigenetic Stability of Single-Cell Clones of Human Amniotic Fluid Mesenchymal Stem

Cell 1300

Tzu-Hao Wang, Shiaw-Min Hwang, Hsiu-Huei Peng

Numerical Modeling of a Capacitive Type Detector of Airborne Nanoparticles 1303

D. Krizaj, I. Iskra, M. Remskar

PbS Nanodots Embedded in Zr02 Thin Films for Ultraviolet Radiation Dosimetry 1307

Yu. Dekhtyar, M. Romanova, A. Anischenko, A. Sudnikovich, N. Polyaka, R. Reisfeld, T. Saraidarov,B. Polyakov

Influence of Magnetic Fields on U937 Cells Viability 1311

K. Wojcik, J. Kaszuba-Zwoinska, E. Rokita, P. Thor, P. Chorobik, Z. Nieckarz, J. Michalski

Interaction of Human, Canine and Murine Adipose-Derived Stem Cells with Different

Biomaterials 1315

Luiz I. Deirnling, Carolina F¥anke, Sabrina B. Faganello, Maria Ines Witz, Eduardo M. Chem,Melissa Camassola, Nance B. Nardi

Bioactive Implants for Myocardial Support and Regeneration 1322

J.C. Chachques, M. Monleon Pradas, M. Arnal, A. Valles, Y. Lecarpentier, J.L. Hebert, A. Bayes Genis,C. E. Semino

A Numerical Approach to Investigate Electrofusion of Cells of Different Sizes 1326

G. Pucihar, D. Miklavcic

Chip-Scale Room-Temperature Atomic Magnetometers for Biomedical Measurements 1330

S. Knappe, R. Mhaskar, J. Preusser, J. Kitching, L. Trahms, T. Sander

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Combination of Shear Stress and Hydrostatic Pressure Decreases ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and

E-Selectin Expressions Induced by TNF-a in Cultured Endothelial Cells 1334

H. Nakadate, H. Minamitani, S. Aomura

The Spiral Peripheral Nerve Interface: Design, Fabrication and Performance 1338

Edward J. Tarte, James J. FitzGerald, Natalia Lago, Samia Benrnerah, Jordi Serra,

Christopher P. Watting, Ruth E. Cameron, Stephanie P. Lacour, Stephen B. McMahon,

James W. Fawcett

Topological and Electrical Analysis of Flexible Platinum Electrodes on Biocompatible PDMS

Substrates 1342

M.C. Fuentes, I. Ayerdi, F.J. Gracia

The Duration of Cell-Cell Contacts Influences on Final Electrofusion Yields 1346

M. Usaj, K. Flisar, D. Miklavcic, M. Kanduser

Synthesis of Organophosphorus Compounds under Microwave Conditions 1350

G. Keglevich, N.Z. Kiss, E. Bdlint, R. Kovdcs, E. Jablonkai, E. Fazekas, J. Toth, A. Kaszds,

Z. Blastik, A. Griin

'Collagen Vitrigel Sheet' as a Novel Drug Delivery Bio-material 1354

S. Haga, T. Takezawa, T. Ozawa, S.J. Remington, N. Morita, M. Ozaki

Design of Low Frequency Analog High Pass Filter Using Tunable Pseudo Resistors 1358

N. Neshatvar, H. Al Nashash, L. Al Basha

Comparison of Mannitol and Xylitol as Osrnolytes in Preparation of Mitochondria 1362

B. Tomasskovics, A. Szarka

Novel Methods for the Stereoselective Synthesis of Oxetane, Azetidine and PyrrolidineDerivatives 1360

F. Faigl, E. Kovdcs, G. Turczel, L. Hegedus, A. Thurner, F. Farkas, A. Szollosy

Gd and Zn Co-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles as High T2 MRI Agents 1370

Behdadfar Behshid, Kermanpur Ahmad, Sadeghi-aliabadi Hojjat, Veintemillas- Verdaguer Sabino,

Ruiz Cabello Jesus, Morales Maria del Puerto, Mozaffari Morteza

Nucleotide Genomic Signal DNA Analysis 1374

P.D. Cristea, R. Tuduce

Education

Multimedia Support in Education of ECG Signal Analysis 1378

J. Kuzdek, J. Spilka, V. Kfemen, L. Lhotskd

Teaching Format Diversity in Biophysics Applied in Health Care Engineering Education 1382

E. Hofer, J. Haas

HLA Analysis and Disease for Multiple Sclerosis 1385

Hsin-Wen Tsao, Hung-Wen Chiu

Telemedicine: New Approach to Modern Education of Medical Electronics 1389

J. Havlik, J. Dvorak, L. Lhotska

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Integration of Multilevel Health Related Data for Generalized Analysis 1393

R. Kregzdyte, I. Patasicne, M. Patasius

Multimedia Support in the Field of Interdisciplinary Education 1396

P. Hunka, J. Hlubik

Semantic Annotation and Linking of Medical Educational Resources 1400

N. Dovrolis, T. Stefanut, S. Dietze, H.Q. Yu, C. Valentine, E. Kaldoudi

Current Legal Framework for Biomedical Engineering Profession in Croatia 1404

M. Medvedec

Quality Assurance and Accreditation of BME Programs in Europe 1408

R, Stagni, M.C. Bi-si, A. Jobbagy, Z. Bliznakov

Joint BME Degrees in Europe: Is This Realistic? 1411

E, Nyssen

Overview of Biomedical Engineering Education Programs in Europe: The Results of the

CRH-BME Project Survey 1414

Z. Bliznakov, N. Pallikarakis

Proposal for Generic Biomedical Engineering Programs Based on European Experience 1418

T. Jarm, D. Miklavcic, N, Pallikarakis, Z. Bliznakov, R. Magjarevic, I. Lackovic, L. Pecchia, R. Stagni,A. Jobbagy, J. Barbenel

The Role of Laboratories and Projects in Biomedical Engineering Education 1422

S. Sovilj, I. Lackovic, R. Magjarevic

Author Index 1427

Keyword Index 1437