There are numerous neurological disorders which involve the mesial temporal lobe structures of the brain, such as the hippocampus, amygdala and entorhinal cortex, but may not be adequately treated with pharmaceuticals. Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques may offer a better option for treating these disorders, however, implanting or placement...

Nitric species such as nitric oxides are important environmental pollutants as well as key breath biomarkers of respiratory diseases. A chemical sensor that can quickly, selectively and sensitively detect these analytes will find applications not only in environmental monitoring, but also as a non-invasive medical diagnosis and management device. Current...

It is widely recognized that neuromodulation can relieve some symptoms of neurological disorders as well as enhance neuroplasticity, learning and recovery of function. While most work has focused on direct neuromodulation to stimulate the cortex and evoke a cortical response, more recent studies have shown that indirect approaches may also enhance neuroplasticity...

Maintaining normal glucose levels through dietary and lifestyle behaviors can help with losing weight, optimizing mental health, suppressing food cravings, improving sleep, managing diabetes, and reducing risks of developing cardiovascular disease. Dysglycemia can lead to chronic complications such as diabetes, kidney disease, myocardial infarction,...

There are numerous neurological disorders which involve the mesial temporal lobe structures of the brain, such as the hippocampus, amygdala and entorhinal cortex, but may not be adequately treated with pharmaceuticals. Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques may offer a better option for treating these disorders, however, implanting or placement...

The ability to monitor spatiotemporal dynamics of neurotransmitter release is crucial for understanding the basis of brain function. The precise cognitive operations supported by the changes in cortical neuromodulatory activity have not been fully recognized, largely due to the limitations of current methods which have trade-offs between spatial, temporal,...

Dermatology and beauty product research and development and testing has been limited to animal testing, which in some countries has been banned. Because of increasing controversial issues surrounding animal testing of these dermatology or beauty products, there has been increasing interest in developing in-vivo like in-vitro models for skin research. ...

Radio Frequency (RF) coils transmit and receive RF signals in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Designing FR coils is a challenge because they often have to operate at multiple frequencies and it is difficult to enable them to resonate at multiple frequencies or switch their resonating frequencies. Positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) diodes are commonly...

Intra-abdominal adhesions, also known as postoperative peritoneal adhesions (PPA) remain a challenging issue in the US healthcare system. It is estimated that over 90% of gastrointestinal (GI) surgical procedures result in PPA formation, regardless of the location or surgical technique used. PPAs can also develop in response to tissue damage caused...

EEG (Electroencephalogram) is a widely used tool for monitoring and recording electrical brain activity; aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological conditions such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain injuries. While EEG technology has advanced significantly over the years, auxiliary equipment, such as EEG carts, have remained...