Integrated Smart Micro‐Systems Towards Personalized Healthcare

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Song ◽  
Wei Gao ◽  
Haixia Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Personalized Healthcare ◽  
Micro Systems

scholarly journals Direct measurement of stool consistency by texture analyzer and calculation of reference value in Belgian general population

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazunori Matsuda ◽  
Takuya Akiyama ◽  
Satoshi Tsujibe ◽  
Kaihei Oki ◽  
Agata Gawad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Direct Measurement ◽  
Direct Method ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Stool Consistency ◽  
Texture Analyzer ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
Stool Form ◽  
Micro Systems ◽  
And Function

AbstractStool consistency is evaluated mainly in reference to indirect indicators such as water content or the appearance of stool forms using Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS). Methods of measurement are limited. We thus aimed to develop a simple protocol for direct measurement of stool consistency using the TA.XTExpress Texture Analyser (Stable Micro Systems Ltd.). We developed a protocol which enables mechanical quantification of the gram-force against a cylindrical probe (ø 6 mm) pushed into the stool surface at 2.0 mm/s to 5 mm depth. The consistency of 252 stools collected from 40 healthy Belgians was evaluated by the direct method and by the indirect indicators (water content and BSFS) for comparison. The log-transformed stool consistency values measured by the texture analyzer had a negative linear correlation with the stool water contents (rrm = − 0.781) with homoscedastic variance, suggesting the appropriateness of the new protocol. They showed a similar correlation with the BSFS, but with a large variance in the consistency values of normal stool forms. This correlation was much smaller for BSFS scored by subjects (rrm = − 0.587) than by experts (rrm = − 0.789), collectively indicating BSFS as a rough indicator of stool consistency susceptible to subjective bias despite its effectiveness in clinical use. The optimized direct method using the texture analyzer enables the accurate quantification of stool consistency, which facilitates understanding of the intestinal environment and function and thus may enhance the value of the stool as a predictor of human health.

An evaluation of MINI/MICRO systems

1983 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 37-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avi Rushinek ◽  
Sara F. Rushinek
Keyword(s):  
Micro Systems

Functional genomics towards personalized healthcare

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gérard Siest ◽  
Hamanou Benachour ◽  
Daniel Lambert ◽  
Jean-Brice Marteau ◽  
Christine Masson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Genomics ◽  
Personalized Healthcare

Solid and Hollow Micro and Nano Spherical Structures: in Polysilicon and Phosphosilicate Glass

1994 ◽  
Vol 372 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Farooqui ◽  
A. G. R. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Ion Beam ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Optical Components ◽  
Circular Symmetry ◽  
Spherical Structures ◽  
Phosphosilicate Glass ◽  
Micro Systems ◽  
Micro Structures ◽  
Microfabrication Techniques

Fabrication of three dimensional micro structures in silicon and silicon related materials is becoming increasingly important for the realisation of micro systems comprising of sensors, actuators, transducers and analytical assemblies. Fabrication of such devices so far has been mostly in form of structures defined by the crystal planes of silicon, or has involved sophisticated technologies such as ion beam machining, replication using LIGA, or micromachining techniques involving a sequence of alignment and etch stages using binary masks. Structures with circular symmetry are of great interest as micro optical components amongst others, and these are not easily amenable to microfabrication techniques commonly employed.

scholarly journals Economic micro-systems? Non-market and not-only-for-profit economic activities in eco-communities

Human Affairs ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Blažek
Keyword(s):  
Potential Model ◽  
Economic Sustainability ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Community Economy ◽  
Technological Transition ◽  
Micro Systems

AbstractEco-communities are a potential model for the socio-technological transition to a post-carbon society. The debate over their economic sustainability has, however, been limited. This article aims to enhance the discussion by offering a conceptualization of the economic micro-system created in eco-communities. It uses the economic terms households and firms to discuss two ways in which the community economy is positioned and then goes on to explore the principles behind the non-market (non-monetary) activities of households and the not-only-for-profit activities of firms as the basis of the eco-community economy. It concludes by pointing out that both can operate in parallel, with eco-communities producing non-market capital that can be used to develop not-only-for-profit activities which support the economic sustainability of the projects.

scholarly journals 2020 IUPAC-ThalesNano Prize In Flow Chemistry and Microfluidics–Call For Nominations

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-26
Keyword(s):  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Flow Chemistry ◽  
Outstanding Contribution ◽  
Micro Fabrication ◽  
Micro Systems

Abstract The IUPAC-ThalesNano Prize in Flow Chemistry and Microfluidics is to be awarded to an internationally recognized scientist, whose activities or published accounts have made an outstanding contribution in the field of flow chemistry, microfluidics, micro fabrication, and micro systems engineering in academia or industry. Nomination materials should be submitted by 31 May 2020 by visiting the website.

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