Books in Biomedical engineering

Applied Science and Engineering of Wound Dressings and their Clinical Effectiveness

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Amit Gefen
English
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Applied Science and Engineering of Wound Dressings and their Clinical Effectiveness: From Design Principles to Physiological Performance addresses the measurable physical, chemical, biomaterial, fluid structure, mechanical and thermal characteristics that are imperative for a dressing to effectively treat acute and chronic wounds. Divided into two parts, the book discusses the properties of wound dressings, their structure, and how they interact with skin surfaces based on scientific investigation and testing. It also discusses potential tradeoffs, including associated costs of manufacturing, clinical performance characteristics of a dressing, e.g., ease of application and removal, the ability of the dressing to stay in place, and more.This book will be valuable for all professionals involved in the treatment of all types of wounds, including biomedical engineers, material scientists, clinicians across all the relevant medical disciplines, industrialists and regulatory professionals in the field of wound care, academics, scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of medical devices, and undergraduate and graduate bioengineering and medical engineering students who are interested in the structure and function of wound dressings.

Humanizing Artificial Touch

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
John-John Cabibihan
English

Humanizing Artificial Touch: Skin, Sensing, and Structures contains recent advances in artificial skin modelling and robotic tactile sensing technologies, integrating these in the structure of an artificial hand mimicking its important features. This book will give special treatment to the relationship between the artificial skin material and embedded tactile sensors, describing how artificial skin and embedded sensors can be designed and constructed using 3D printing technologies with case examples on how these were created for amputees achieve a more a natural and rich human-robot tactile interaction.This book is oriented towards students, researchers, and clinical practitioners who are working in the design and construction of artificial hands for prosthetics and social robotics.

Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases

1st Edition
Volume 13
January 1, 2026
Kannie Wy Chan + 3 more
English

Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases covers state of the art developments in physiologic, metabolic, functional, and microstructural MRI of the brain. It provides an overview of these approaches and includes dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI, arterial spin labeling (ASL), chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), resting state functional MRI (rsfMRI), microscopic diffusion imaging, and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). Chapters then follow that present the application of these methods to Alzheimer’s Disease and vascular dementia, small vessel disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy body dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple Sclerosis.Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases is a comprehensive resource on the latest advanced MR techniques and their application to neurodegenerative diseases, suitable for MR engineers and physicists as well as clinicians and neuroscientists who use MR techniques for diagnosis and research.

Future of Internet of Bio-Nano Things in Personalized Healthcare

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Jayachitra Sekar + 3 more
English

Future of Internet of Bio-nano Things in Personalized Healthcare: Applications and Challenges explores the core principles of nanomaterials and the sensing paradigms essential for medical devices based on nano-sensors technology, examining the latest theoretical and practical developments in Internet of Bio-nano Things (IoBNT) for health applications. This book explores how IoBNT facilitates the detection and treatment of diseases within the human body through communication between an in-body network of nanodevices and an external control unit. Readers will discover the transformative benefits of IoBNT, which integrates information and communication technologies with medical and nano-bio sensor devices to enhance patient care. The book highlights advances in telemedicine, including highly functional electronic medical devices like implantable and wearable devices engineered through nanotechnology. It details real-time case studies on smart drug delivery, edge computing, and personalized healthcare applications to provide valuable insights into optimizing network performance and utilization in personalized healthcare. The comprehensive exploration of machine learning algorithms and communication protocols further equips readers with the knowledge to design and implement end-to-end IoBNT solutions.

Medical Imaging Application in Health Assessment and Disease Management

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Dilber Uzun Ozsahin + 4 more
English
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Medical Imaging Application in Health Assessment and Disease Management is an all-encompassing book that explores the transformative power of medical imaging in various fields of medicine. It showcases the latest advancements and applications of medical imaging modalities, ranging from neurology and oncology to audiology and osteoporosis. The book highlights the role of medical imaging in understanding and treating neurological conditions, assessing bone health, unraveling hearing disorders, and diagnosing and treating oncological conditions. It also delves into the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in improving cancer diagnosis and treatment. The book explores the use of medical imaging in observing mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and stress-related behavioral changes. This comprehensive resource is essential for researchers and professional engineers in the fields of medical image computing/processing... computer science, artificial intelligence, radiology, neuroscience, and biomedical research.

Mathematics and Biomedical Engineering in Medicine, Physiology and Health Sciences

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Dhanjoo N. Ghista + 3 more
English

Introduction to Mathematics in Physiology, Medicine, and Health Sciences provides a quantitative handbook for physiology and biological systems, so researchers, practitioners, and clinicians can have a quantitative foundation, and medicine can incorporate more precise diagnostics. This book’s purpose is to demonstrate how fundamental mathematics can be incorporated into biomedical engineering, physiology, medicine, and health sciences research, application, and clinical practice to make these disciplines more quantitative and computational, and hence more explanatory and informative. The book also provides more quantitative formulation of medical procedures, towards supporting the growing field of precision medicine. The book guides readers though the foundations of mathematics as it is applied to modeling of physiological systems, medicine, biology, and health sciences. Each chapter includes a robust introduction to the mathematical concepts and principles necessary to understand their application to the indicated medical and biological systems, beginning with the fundamental relationships among biological variables in Chapter 2, introduction to basic calculus and rate of change in biomedical variables in Chapter 3, and the principles of linear algebra and vectors applied to medicine in Chapter 4. Chapters 5-7 cover the fundamentals of exponential and logarithmic biomedical functions, maximum and minimum values of a function, and integration applications such as summation, area, and volume. Chapter 8 provides an in-depth look into biomedical applications of Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, which are important modeling tools for flow and variable systems. Chapter 9 provides extensive coverage of Organ System Analyses, which is the core of the physiological system modeling in the book, with a wide range of applied examples. Chapters 10 and 11 extend the modeling applications to medical devices and signal processing. Each chapter provides in-depth guidance on the mathematical concepts, methodology, and procedures for applying the mathematical formulas and equations to the appropriate biomedical and physiological systems, as well as step-by-step procedures for creating models for a wealth of specific applications.

Nanotechnology in Skin Cancer Management

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Harpreet Singh + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Nanotechnology in Skin Cancer Management presents groundbreaking advances in nanotechnology that are reshaping the fields of dermatology and oncology. This comprehensive resource provides a deep dive into the latest research, state-of-the-art techniques, and practical applications of nanotechnology in the treatment of skin cancer. It serves as a comprehensive guide for those interested in unlocking the potential of nanotechnology for enhancing skin cancer management by consolidating essential information, making it an invaluable resource for understanding and harnessing the power of nanotechnology in this context.By offering an extensive overview of cutting-edge research, advanced technologies, and real-world clinical applications, this book demonstrates how nanotechnology can be designed to potentially revolutionize skin cancer management.

AI and Data Science in Healthcare 5.0

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Olfa Boubaker
English
eBook
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AI and Data Science in Healthcare 5.0 delves into the innovative developments in Healthcare 5.0, focusing on smart medical robots, devices, and connected hospitals. It explores the role of robotics in modern healthcare, including advanced wearables enhanced by deep learning. The volume also addresses the integration of blockchain technology, IoT, and cloud computing in healthcare, emphasizing real-time applications in precision healthcare. The discussion extends to energy optimization in smart hospitals, federated learning for IoMT networks, and advanced patient monitoring systems.The volume concludes with an overview of the future opportunities and challenges in Healthcare 5.0.

Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Juan Sánchez-Margallo + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery introduces the scientific community to the most popular robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery in a more exhaustive way, allowing the readers to learn both the technical features as well as functional aspects of these platforms. This book also discusses viability, safety and efficacy of these platforms in surgical application, and is focused on users who are starting in the field of robotic surgery, both in the disciplines of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery, as well as in microsurgery.An overview of the most widespread robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery.

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Sports Medicine and Sports Services

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Olfa Boubaker
English
Paperback
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Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Sports Medicine and Sports Services delves into the latest advancements in sports science, medicine, and event management. The book emphasizes the optimization of athlete performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation through emerging technologies. It highlights the use of wearable sensors, IoT devices, AI-powered virtual and augmented reality, and predictive models based on large language models, which are revolutionizing training and recovery strategies.Additiona... rehabilitation robotics and exoskeletons are enhancing recovery and mobility for clinicians and physiotherapists. AI-driven drones improve performance monitoring, crowd safety, and fan engagement, while service robots streamline logistics and event management in smart stadiums. This book is an invaluable resource for engineers, clinicians, physiotherapists, coaches, and policymakers seeking to integrate smart technologies into sports science and medicine.

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