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View article: Distinguishing Fowler’s and Semi-Fowler’s Patient Postures Within Continuous-Wave Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Auditory Stimulus and Resting State
Distinguishing Fowler’s and Semi-Fowler’s Patient Postures Within Continuous-Wave Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Auditory Stimulus and Resting State Open
Background/Objectives: Lightweight and portable functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) systems enable neuromonitoring in clinical environments such as operating rooms. Patient posture is known to influence physiology, behavior, and …
View article: Naturalistic fNIRS assessment reveals decline in executive function and altered prefrontal activation following social media use in college students
Naturalistic fNIRS assessment reveals decline in executive function and altered prefrontal activation following social media use in college students Open
View article: Wearable fNIRS platform for dense sampling and precision functional neuroimaging
Wearable fNIRS platform for dense sampling and precision functional neuroimaging Open
View article: Basis function model to extract the combined confocal and fall-off function from multiple optical coherence tomography A-scans
Basis function model to extract the combined confocal and fall-off function from multiple optical coherence tomography A-scans Open
The improvement in the extraction of the combined confocal and fall-off effects by this method should lead to improved medical diagnosis through more accurate attenuation coefficient calculations. The method enables future applications of …
View article: NIRDuino: A modular, Bluetooth-enabled, Android<sup>®</sup>-configurable fNIRS system with dual-intensity mode built on Arduino<sup>®</sup>
NIRDuino: A modular, Bluetooth-enabled, Android<sup>®</sup>-configurable fNIRS system with dual-intensity mode built on Arduino<sup>®</sup> Open
Significance We present NIRDuino: an Open-source Android ® -configurable, modular, and Bluetooth-enabled fNIRS system that allows researchers to perform neuroimaging studies with up to eight emitters and 16 detectors. The complete system (…
View article: The Effect of Social Media Consumption on Emotion and Executive Functioning in College Students: an fNIRS Study in Natural Environment
The Effect of Social Media Consumption on Emotion and Executive Functioning in College Students: an fNIRS Study in Natural Environment Open
View article: Low-cost and label-free blue light cystoscopy through digital staining of white light cystoscopy videos
Low-cost and label-free blue light cystoscopy through digital staining of white light cystoscopy videos Open
View article: Customizable optode attachments to improve hair clearance timing and inclusiveness in functional near-infrared spectroscopy research
Customizable optode attachments to improve hair clearance timing and inclusiveness in functional near-infrared spectroscopy research Open
The Mini Comb thus opens the door for the deployment of fNIRS for more widespread, inclusive, and comprehensive neuroimaging studies.
View article: Virtual simulator for cystoscopy containing motion blur and bladder debris to aid the development of clinical tools
Virtual simulator for cystoscopy containing motion blur and bladder debris to aid the development of clinical tools Open
Cystoscopic data can be used to improve bladder cancer care, but cystoscopic videos are cumbersome to review. Alternatively, cystoscopic video data can be preserved in the form of a 3D bladder reconstruction, which is both informative and …
View article: A rapid and low-cost method to fabricate well of the well (WOW) dishes with arbitrary 3D microwell shapes for improved embryo culture
A rapid and low-cost method to fabricate well of the well (WOW) dishes with arbitrary 3D microwell shapes for improved embryo culture Open
Despite its high cost, the success rate for in vitro fertilization (IVF) remains < 33% in humans, driving the need for new techniques to improve embryo culture outcomes. The well-of-the-well (WOW) culture system is a platform for in-vitro …
View article: Towards improved 3D reconstruction of cystoscopies through real-time feedback for frame reacquisition: erratum
Towards improved 3D reconstruction of cystoscopies through real-time feedback for frame reacquisition: erratum Open
In this erratum, we correct a small error in Fig. 5 of in Biomed. Opt. Express 15 , 3394 ( 2024 ) 10.1364/BOE.523361 .
View article: Optimizing cystoscopy and TURBT: enhanced imaging and artificial intelligence
Optimizing cystoscopy and TURBT: enhanced imaging and artificial intelligence Open
View article: Fiberscopic pattern removal for optimal coverage in 3D bladder reconstructions of fiberscope cystoscopy videos
Fiberscopic pattern removal for optimal coverage in 3D bladder reconstructions of fiberscope cystoscopy videos Open
This algorithm for pattern removal increases bladder coverage in 3D reconstructions and automates mask generation and application, which could aid implementation in time-starved clinical environments. The creation and use of 3D reconstruct…
View article: SpecReFlow: an algorithm for specular reflection restoration using flow-guided video completion
SpecReFlow: an algorithm for specular reflection restoration using flow-guided video completion Open
SpecReFlow is a first-of-its-kind solution that combines temporal and spatial information for effective detection and restoration of SR regions, surpassing previous methods relying on single-frame spatial information. Future work will look…
View article: Fiberscopic Pattern Removal for Optimal Coverage in 3D Bladder Reconstructions of Fiberscope Cystoscopy Videos
Fiberscopic Pattern Removal for Optimal Coverage in 3D Bladder Reconstructions of Fiberscope Cystoscopy Videos Open
Purpose In the current clinical standard of care, cystoscopic video is not routinely saved because it is cumbersome to review. Instead, clinicians rely on brief procedure notes and still frames to manage bladder pathology. Preserving disca…
View article: Towards improved 3D reconstruction of cystoscopies through real-time feedback for frame reacquisition
Towards improved 3D reconstruction of cystoscopies through real-time feedback for frame reacquisition Open
Cystoscopic video can be cumbersome to review; however, preservation of data in the form of 3D bladder reconstructions has the potential to improve patient care. Unfortunately, not all cystoscopy videos produce viable reconstructions, beca…
View article: Low-Cost, Label-Free Blue Light Cystoscopy through Digital Staining of White Light Cystoscopy Videos
Low-Cost, Label-Free Blue Light Cystoscopy through Digital Staining of White Light Cystoscopy Videos Open
Bladder cancer is 10 th most common malignancy and carries the highest treatment cost among all cancers. The high cost of bladder cancer treatment stems from its high recurrence rate, which necessitates frequent surveillance. White light c…
View article: Label-Free Optical Technologies to Enhance Noninvasive Endoscopic Imaging of Early-Stage Cancers
Label-Free Optical Technologies to Enhance Noninvasive Endoscopic Imaging of Early-Stage Cancers Open
White light endoscopic imaging allows for the examination of internal human organs and is essential in the detection and treatment of early-stage cancers. To facilitate diagnosis of precancerous changes and early-stage cancers, label-free …
View article: Introduction to the special feature: amplify Black voices in optics and photonics
Introduction to the special feature: amplify Black voices in optics and photonics Open
This multi-journal special issue highlights the work of Black scientists and engineers in optics and photonics to accomplish the goal of engaging the entire optics and photonics community and bring awareness to the quality of their researc…
View article: Enhancing the image quality of blue light cystoscopy through green-hue correction and fogginess removal
Enhancing the image quality of blue light cystoscopy through green-hue correction and fogginess removal Open
View article: Multiparameter interferometric polarization-enhanced imaging differentiates carcinoma in situ from inflammation of the bladder: an ex vivo study
Multiparameter interferometric polarization-enhanced imaging differentiates carcinoma in situ from inflammation of the bladder: an ex vivo study Open
The results of our study show the promise of MultiPIPE imaging to be used for better differentiation of bladder inflammation from flat tumors, leading to a fewer number of unnecessary procedures and shorter operating room (OR) time.
View article: SmartOCT: smartphone-integrated optical coherence tomography
SmartOCT: smartphone-integrated optical coherence tomography Open
Smartphone devices have seen unprecedented technical innovation in computational power and optical imaging capabilities, making them potentially invaluable tools in scientific imaging applications. The smartphone’s compact form-factor and …
View article: Effect of camera distance and angle on color of diverse skin tone‐based standards in smartphone photos
Effect of camera distance and angle on color of diverse skin tone‐based standards in smartphone photos Open
Accurate and reproducible color capture is vital in medical photography. Camera distance and angle are particularly important as they are highly variable in a clinical setting. To account for variability in illumination, camera technology,…
View article: Bioengineering for global health
Bioengineering for global health Open
View article: Diversify Your Faculty: A Roadmap for Equitable Hiring Strategies
Diversify Your Faculty: A Roadmap for Equitable Hiring Strategies Open
Hiring practices in academia have critically limited the entry of individuals from historically excluded groups (e.g., people who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, LGBTQ+, people with disa…
View article: Depth-resolved extraction of optical attenuation for glaucoma assessment in clinical settings: a pilot study
Depth-resolved extraction of optical attenuation for glaucoma assessment in clinical settings: a pilot study Open
We assessed the ability of the optical attenuation coefficient (AC) to detect early-stage glaucoma with two AC estimation algorithms: retinal layer intensity ratio (LIR) and depth-resolved confocal (DRC). We also introduced new depth-depen…
View article: Recurrence monitoring for ovarian cancer using a cell phone-integrated paper device to measure the ovarian cancer biomarker HE4/CRE ratio in urine
Recurrence monitoring for ovarian cancer using a cell phone-integrated paper device to measure the ovarian cancer biomarker HE4/CRE ratio in urine Open
View article: Black in Engineering: How the Social Justice Efforts of Black Academics Affect Change
Black in Engineering: How the Social Justice Efforts of Black Academics Affect Change Open
In Spring 2020, many faculty found themselves working from home as the world experienced a once in a lifetime pandemic. May 25, 2020, brought angst to the U.S. as the world witnessed the killing of George Floyd. In June, the BlackInTheIvor…
View article: Anti-Black racism in academia and what you can do about it
Anti-Black racism in academia and what you can do about it Open
View article: A low-cost, wearable, do-it-yourself functional near-infrared spectroscopy (DIY-fNIRS) headband
A low-cost, wearable, do-it-yourself functional near-infrared spectroscopy (DIY-fNIRS) headband Open