Effects of Tactile Feedback in Post-Stroke Hand Rehabilitation on Functional Connectivity and Cortical Activation

Effects of Tactile Feedback in Post-Stroke Hand Rehabilitation on Functional Connectivity and Cortical Activation

A Neurofunctional Study of Tactile Feedback in Stroke Rehabilitation Based on fNIRS Academic Background Stroke is a common neurological condition that profoundly affects patients’ daily lives and quality of life. Among the various functional impairments caused by stroke, hand dysfunction is particularly notable, manifesting in decreased muscle stre...

Development of a Novel Label-Free Functional, Molecular, and Structural Imaging System Combining Optical Coherence Tomography and Raman Spectroscopy for In Vivo Measurement of Rat Retina

Development of a Novel Label-Free Functional, Molecular, and Structural Imaging System Combining Optical Coherence Tomography and Raman Spectroscopy for In Vivo Measurement of Rat Retina

A Revolution in Optical Imaging: Development of a Multimodal Retinal Imaging System Combining OCT and Raman Spectroscopy Research Background and Significance Accessing molecular information of retinal tissue is pivotal for the early diagnosis of ophthalmic and neurodegenerative diseases. However, the current gold standard in retinal imaging—Optical...

Feasibility Using a Compact Fiber Optic Sagnac Interferometer for Non-Contact Soft Tissue Surface Mechanical Wave Speed Detection

Feasibility Using a Compact Fiber Optic Sagnac Interferometer for Non-Contact Soft Tissue Surface Mechanical Wave Speed Detection

Exploring the Potential of Fiber Optic Sagnac Interferometer in Non-Contact Elasticity Characterization of Soft Tissues Introduction The mechanical properties of soft tissues are critical to modern medicine and biomedical research. Understanding these properties provides significant insights into structural integrity and potential pathological cond...

Estimation of Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate by Fore-Background Spatiotemporal Modeling of Videos

A New Method for Estimating Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate from Videos Background and Research Motivation Heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) are critical physiological parameters reflecting cardiorespiratory functions. These metrics are widely used in medical, health monitoring, and psychological and behavioral studies. Traditionally, these...

Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Automatic Robotic Craniotomy Surgery Platform

Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Automatic Robotic Craniotomy Surgery Platform

Research Report on Automated Robotic Craniotomy Surgery System Background As the central organ of complex life activities, the brain governs all psychological and conscious processes, playing a crucial role in every aspect of life. Entering the 21st century, neuroscience has become one of the fastest-growing and most prominent fields, with animal m...

A Spectroscopic Method for Distinguishing Two Novel Sandwich-Type Tungsten Oxide Cluster Compounds

Distinguishing Novel Sandwich-Type Tungsten Oxide Cluster Compounds Using Two-Dimensional Correlation Infrared Spectroscopy Background Introduction Polyoxometalates (POMs) are metal-oxygen cluster compounds linked through oxygen coordination with transition metal ions. They play significant roles in catalysis, optics, medicine, and magnetism. Howev...

Ion-Concentration-Dependent Dynamic Mechanism of Thiolactic-Acid-Capped Gold Nanoclusters Revealed by Fluorescence Spectra and Two-Dimensional Correlation Spectroscopy

Background and Research Questions Atomic gold nanoclusters (AuNCs), with particle sizes typically not exceeding 2 nanometers, have garnered extensive attention in recent years due to their unique photophysical properties, making them highly advantageous in biomedicine, catalysis, and sensing. These properties include excellent catalytic activity, t...

Surface Structural Changes in Silicone Rubber Due to Electrical Tracking

Cutting-Edge Scientific News: Research Reveals Degradation Mechanisms of Silicone Rubber under Electrical Tracking Background: Motivation and Challenges With the rapid development of power transmission and distribution systems, polymer composite insulators have gradually replaced traditional glass and ceramic insulators as the preferred materials f...

Development of Next Generation Low-Cost OCT Towards Improved Point-of-Care Retinal Imaging

Development of Next-Generation Low-Cost Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Systems: Advancing Retinal Imaging for Clinical Applications Academic Background Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, high-resolution imaging technology widely used in ophthalmology, particularly for diagnosing retinal diseases. However, existing commercial ...

Spatial Multiomic Landscape of the Human Placenta at Molecular Resolution

A New Chapter in the Molecular Understanding of the Human Placenta: Breakthroughs in Spatial Multiomics Background and Research Questions The placenta is the first fetal organ to develop during human pregnancy and plays a critical role in ensuring successful gestation and healthy fetal development. Despite its importance, our understanding of the m...