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View article: Quantitative ultrasound imaging for predicting response and guiding personalized neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer: randomized phase 2 clinical trial results
Quantitative ultrasound imaging for predicting response and guiding personalized neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer: randomized phase 2 clinical trial results Open
Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) detects early tumor microstructural changes during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), enabling personalized treatment adaptation. This study assessed the accuracy of machine learning models using serial QUS data …
View article: Smart Textiles with Living Interfaces: Microbiome–Electronics Integration for Advanced Skin Health Management
Smart Textiles with Living Interfaces: Microbiome–Electronics Integration for Advanced Skin Health Management Open
Smart textiles have emerged as a transformative class of materials that extend the role of conventional fabrics into personalized health management. This evolution is driven by the seamless integration of textiles with flexible electronics…
View article: Comfort During Motion: Analyzing the Pressure Profile of Auxetic Bra Pads
Comfort During Motion: Analyzing the Pressure Profile of Auxetic Bra Pads Open
Auxetic structures, characterized by a negative Poisson’s ratio and unique form-fitting deformation, are adopted for designing a bra pad that would facilitate bras with a flexible and adaptive fit. This study compares the pressure distribu…
View article: Two-Dimensional Footprint-Based Estimation of Arch Height of Chinese Children with Flatfeet
Two-Dimensional Footprint-Based Estimation of Arch Height of Chinese Children with Flatfeet Open
Early diagnosis of pediatric flatfoot is critical to provide effective and timely orthotic intervention to prevent long-term complications. Current methods like manual measurements or three-dimensional (3D) scanning are often not ideal for…
View article: Construction of Pattern Optimization Model Driven by Fabric Parameters in 3D Garment Development Using Artificial Neural Networks
Construction of Pattern Optimization Model Driven by Fabric Parameters in 3D Garment Development Using Artificial Neural Networks Open
Fabric properties significantly influence the accuracy of pattern dimensions derived from 3D scanned garment samples. To enhance the generated pattern accuracy, a novel predictive model was proposed to estimate the pattern dimension change…
View article: Quantitative Volumetric Analysis Using 3D Ultrasound Tomography for Breast Mass Characterization
Quantitative Volumetric Analysis Using 3D Ultrasound Tomography for Breast Mass Characterization Open
Breast cancer detection remains a significant challenge, with traditional mammography presenting barriers such as discomfort, radiation exposure, high false-positive rates, and financial burden. Moreover, younger women frequently fall outs…
View article: Impact Absorption Behaviour of 3D-Printed Lattice Structures for Sportswear Applications
Impact Absorption Behaviour of 3D-Printed Lattice Structures for Sportswear Applications Open
Lattice structures have been widely studied in various fields due to their lightweight and high-energy absorption capabilities. In this study, we propose the use of lattice structures in the design of sports protective equipment for contac…
View article: Adaptive Sports Bra Design for Adolescents: A Flexible Fit Solution
Adaptive Sports Bra Design for Adolescents: A Flexible Fit Solution Open
The development of adaptive and comfortable sports bras is essential for adolescents, who experience rapid changes in body morphology during growth. Traditional bras, often made with molded polyurethane bra pads, frequently fail to accommo…
View article: A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation
A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation Open
Introduction Biomechanical imaging through body scanning can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the soft tissue deformation exerted by compression sportswear, which is crucial in sports science research and functional sportswear…
View article: Quantitative Ultrasound Texture Analysis of Breast Tumors: A Comparison of a Cart-Based and a Wireless Ultrasound Scanner
Quantitative Ultrasound Texture Analysis of Breast Tumors: A Comparison of a Cart-Based and a Wireless Ultrasound Scanner Open
Previous work has demonstrated quantitative ultrasound (QUS) analysis techniques for extracting features and texture features from ultrasound radiofrequency data which can be used to distinguish between benign and malignant breast masses. …
View article: Identifying key evaluation criteria and design attributes to optimize sports bra design for senior females
Identifying key evaluation criteria and design attributes to optimize sports bra design for senior females Open
The sports bra plays an important role in providing adequate support and minimizing breast movement to prevent exercise-induced discomfort, pain, and potential damage. However, there has been limited investigation into the evaluation of sp…
View article: Enhancing Orthotic Treatment for Scoliosis: Development of Body Pressure Mapping Knitwear with Integrated FBG Sensors
Enhancing Orthotic Treatment for Scoliosis: Development of Body Pressure Mapping Knitwear with Integrated FBG Sensors Open
Bracing is a widely used conservative treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients, yet there is no consensus on the optimal amount of force applied. Although a number of different sensors have been developed to continuousl…
View article: Neonatal and 3-month cerebrovascular oxygenation, stability, and extraction in congenital heart disease versus control infants
Neonatal and 3-month cerebrovascular oxygenation, stability, and extraction in congenital heart disease versus control infants Open
Objective: We compared indices for cerebrovascular health (i.e., physiological responses to tilts by measuring regional cerebral oxygenation [rcSO 2 ], cerebrovascular stability, and cerebral fractional tissue oxygen extraction [FTOE]) in …
View article: Running-specific breast manikin system for evaluation of breast movement and sports bra performance
Running-specific breast manikin system for evaluation of breast movement and sports bra performance Open
Female athletes and active women benefit greatly from wearing well-fitting sports bras to provide essential support and control during dynamic movements like running. Understanding how bra components like straps, neckline and underband aff…
View article: Morphing torso mannequin for pressure measurement and scoliotic brace efficacy evaluation
Morphing torso mannequin for pressure measurement and scoliotic brace efficacy evaluation Open
Fashion plays a critical role in self-expression and confidence-building, but adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) have limited fashion choices when they wear a spinal brace that is bulky and rigid underneath their clothi…
View article: Posture Monitoring During Breastfeeding: Smart Underwear Integrated with an Accelerometer and Flexible Sensors
Posture Monitoring During Breastfeeding: Smart Underwear Integrated with an Accelerometer and Flexible Sensors Open
The position that a woman adopts during breastfeeding is important for both infant and maternal health; however, many women experience musculoskeletal pain due to poor posture during breastfeeding, which is a known factor in low exclusive …
View article: Enhancing Force Absorption, Stress–Strain and Thermal Properties of Weft-Knitted Inlay Spacer Fabric Structures for Apparel Applications
Enhancing Force Absorption, Stress–Strain and Thermal Properties of Weft-Knitted Inlay Spacer Fabric Structures for Apparel Applications Open
The pursuit of materials that offer both wear comfort and protection for functional and protective clothing has led to the exploration of weft-knitted spacer structures. Traditional cushioning materials such as spacer fabrics and laminated…
View article: Enhancing Force Absorption, Stress-Strain and Thermal Properties of Weft-Knitted Inlay Spacer Fabric Structures for Apparel Applications
Enhancing Force Absorption, Stress-Strain and Thermal Properties of Weft-Knitted Inlay Spacer Fabric Structures for Apparel Applications Open
The pursuit of materials that offer both wear comfort and protection for functional and protective clothing has led to the exploration of weft-knitted spacer structures. Traditional cushioning materials such as spacer fabrics and laminated…
View article: Breast Geometry and Sports Bra Design Study for Adolescent Girls
Breast Geometry and Sports Bra Design Study for Adolescent Girls Open
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View article: Exploring re-entrant auxetic silicone structures to design bra pads
Exploring re-entrant auxetic silicone structures to design bra pads Open
Auxetic materials, known for their negative Poisson's ratio and unique form-fitting deformation, are proposed in this study for designing bra pads to accommodate different bra cup sizes. The deformation elasticity behaviour of re-entrant a…
View article: Exploration of Textile–Silicone Composites and Materials for Personal Impact-Resistant Protection
Exploration of Textile–Silicone Composites and Materials for Personal Impact-Resistant Protection Open
Conventional cushioning materials such as silicone sheets which have been recommended for resisting impact generally cause discomfort to the wearer from heat and perspiration. With the increasing need for personal protective equipment, tex…
View article: Ultra-dense Motion Capture: An exploratory full-automatic approach for dense tracking of breast motion in 4D
Ultra-dense Motion Capture: An exploratory full-automatic approach for dense tracking of breast motion in 4D Open
Understanding the dynamic deformation pattern and biomechanical properties of breasts is crucial in various fields, including designing ergonomic bras and customized prostheses, as well as in clinical practice. Previous studies have record…
View article: An optimal de Quervain's tenosynovitis splint with ergonomic thumb support and evenly distributed pressure
An optimal de Quervain's tenosynovitis splint with ergonomic thumb support and evenly distributed pressure Open
Splinting is a conventional treatment for de Quervain's tenosynovitis (dQt). However, existing splints have problems such as excessive thermal discomfort and poor fit, which have been pointed out in previous studies. This study proposes a …
View article: Prediction of Dynamic Plantar Pressure From Insole Intervention for Diabetic Patients Based on Patch-Based Multilayer Perceptron With Localization Embedding
Prediction of Dynamic Plantar Pressure From Insole Intervention for Diabetic Patients Based on Patch-Based Multilayer Perceptron With Localization Embedding Open
Assessing plantar pressure is crucial for fabricating diabetic insoles and preventing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which are caused by increased plantar pressure. However, the commonly used methods for assessing plantar pressure distributi…
View article: Development of a Motion-Based Video Game for Postural Training: A Feasibility Study on Older Adults With Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Development of a Motion-Based Video Game for Postural Training: A Feasibility Study on Older Adults With Adult Degenerative Scoliosis Open
Forward sagittal alignment affects physical performance, is associated with pain and impacts the health-related quality of life of the elderly. Interventions that help seniors to improve sagittal balance are needed to inhibit the progressi…
View article: A Touch on Musical Innovation: Exploring Wearables and Their Impact on New Interfaces for Musical Expression
A Touch on Musical Innovation: Exploring Wearables and Their Impact on New Interfaces for Musical Expression Open
This paper explores the innovative concept of using wearable technologies as a medium for musical expression. Special emphasis is placed on a unique wearable device equipped with motion, touch, and acceleration sensors, which can be used a…