Category: Biomedical Engineering

General biomedical engineering topics.

How To Become a Successful Biomedical Engineer

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Growing up, did you have an interest in how the human body worked? Maybe you even found yourself constructing and designing objects out of materials around your house? Or, you found yourself with both! Whatever the case may be, these two passions can be interwoven to form a biomedical engineering degree. Biomedical engineering solves clinical problems using engineering practices to create things such as prosthetics or surgical systems. If you want to become a bioengineer, or are in the midst of your degree, here are a few tips on how to achieve this goal! Have All The Necessary Equipment Being a biomedical engineer requires a lot of heavy-duty equipment. From 3D printing technology to incubators, these are expensive products you most likely will never have to purchase yourself. However, there are some useful pieces of equipment you can carry on you to improve your practice. One such tool is a…

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ABCD method for screening skin cancer

To improve diagnostic accuracy, the  ABCD rule of lesion screening is widely used which is based on asymmetry (A), border (B), color (C), and differential structure (D) measuring. •         A total dermatoscopic value (TDV) results from the calculation TDV = A·1,3 + B·0,1 + C·0,5 + D·0,5 •         This score contributes to the differentiation between benign and malignant lesions:                                            1,00  –  4,75 – benign skin lesion                                            4,75  –  5,45 – suspicious                                            More than 5,45 – melanoma Asymmetry A – Asymmetry of Shape, Structure, and Color. The skin lesion is divided into four regions, and there is symmetry inspected across x or y-axis. If asymmetry is only by one axis, it gives 1 point and if on both axes there are 2 points calculated. So for shape, structure, and color, there can be 6 points maximum.

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4 innovations revolutionizing the cardiovascular disease treatment in the US

The US has a serious problem with heart disease. In 2016 alone, the American Heart Association reported that cardiovascular disease (CVD) cost the US over $500 billion. A really cool infographic from Digital Authority Partners suggests that by 2035, it will cost the US nearly $750 billion. Furthermore, Simon Stertzer, M.D., a leading professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, estimates there are about 92 million American adults that are living with some form of CVD. These factors have seen medical organizations across the country working to find solutions to this ever growing problem. There is still some time to go until they are ready but the early signs show that this epidemic can be controlled. Here are some methods that will shape the future of cardiovascular treatment.

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The Future of Animal Testing

Throughout the years, animal research has evolved and advanced tremendously. Many of today’s top researchers use Studylog animal research software to track their professional findings because it helps keep the data more organized, it can be instantly analyzed, and it’s a great way to save time, money, and effort. Like most people, you might be wondering about the future of animal testing because you’d like to find out the fate of the animals. While it is definitely true that animals are being phased out of many types of research, they are still going to be used in biological, medical, and pharmaceutical research to a degree because it’s hard to perform tests without them in many cases. But we also want you to know that things are definitely changing. The use of animals in scientific research has good and bad aspects. Just know that when it’s possible to perform a study…

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What 2018 Holds For Technology In Dentistry

Technology is making its way into every aspect of life, being adopted by the health care system to improve overall performance and limit waiting times, with unprecedented success. The way in which technology is expanding is an exciting time, as it is allowing new healthcare processes to be developed in order to benefit overall customer experience. Within the post we will be taking a look into how technology within the dental industry is changing for the better in 2018! Emergency Appointments In order to keep up with the busy lifestyles of clients, dentists have resorted to emergency appointments. While this system has been around for a while, technological advancements are helping to improve average rates of customers seen per day, helping to make Emergency Dentist London services more streamlined than ever before. With the ability to fit around a busy lifestyle, and technology to help reduce the amount of pain…

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What is Biomedical Engineering?

We all study basic biology at school. We are taught the rudimentary facts about human and plant biology, from reproduction and the digestive system to photosynthesis and pollination. If you found biology mind-numbing, you probably didn’t pursue it past junior high, but if you enjoyed the subject, you may have elected to major in biology at college. Engineering is a different discipline, but it relates very well to biology. Do you have a passion for understanding how things work? If so, you might decide to major in engineering at college. But, if you also enjoy biology, the two subjects can be combined in biomedical engineering. So, what can you do with a master of engineering in biomedical engineering degree? Biomedical engineering is also known as bioengineering. It’s a fascinating subject; one that is very relevant in today’s world. Biomedical engineers apply the principles of engineering to biology, to solve clinical…

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Using Technology For Medical Purposes

With the health care reform and medical taxes in such controversy, medical companies are turning to new and advanced technologies now more than ever to deliver cheaper, faster, and more effective products. In addition to this, you have probably seen many old medical devices get a complete makeover. Whatever the situation is, it really is no big secret that technology is completely taking the medical field by storm. Many individuals still believe that the approval process for these new technologies is unnecessary and too complex. However, it should be noted the FDA is focusing their efforts on simplifying the process. With all that being said, below you will learn about some of these new advanced technologies and how they are changing lives.

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