Design and Testing of a Lightweight 3.0 T Cryogen-Free MRI System Academic Background Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), as a non-invasive, radiation-free imaging technology, has been widely used in medical diagnostics and scientific research. Especially in the fields of small animal studies and material analysis, high-field MRI systems can provide ...

Application of Ultrasound Backscatter Technique in Quantitative Tendon Characterization Academic Background Tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal disease characterized by alterations in the microstructure, composition, and cellular organization of tendons, leading to pain and decreased function. Tendinopathy is typically initiated by overuse and...

Analysis of Pelvis and Lower Limb Coordination in Stroke Patients Using Smartphone-Based Motion Capture Technology Academic Background Stroke is one of the diseases with the highest incidence, disability, and mortality rates worldwide, with up to 15 million new cases each year. Among them, 20%-30% of stroke patients develop hemiplegic gait, which i...

Passive Beamforming Metasurfaces for Microwave-Induced Thermoacoustic Imaging Academic Background Microwave-induced thermoacoustic imaging (MTAI) is an emerging medical imaging technology that combines the advantages of microwave and ultrasound imaging. It generates ultrasonic waves (i.e., thermoacoustic signals) by irradiating biological tissues w...

Two-Source Validation Study of Online Surface Electromyogram Decomposition Academic Background Surface electromyogram (SEMG) signals are crucial representations of muscle activity and are widely used in fields such as sports rehabilitation, robotic control, and human-machine interaction. However, SEMG signals are challenging to decompose due to the...