A5067643180- ECG Monitoring and Analysis
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Noise Effects and Management
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
University of Naples Federico II
2016-2025
Institute for Scientific Interchange
2016-2025
Information Technology University
2013-2023
Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri
2018-2021
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
2020
Federico II University Hospital
2007-2018
Reykjavík University
2017-2018
University of Bologna
2018
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli
2016
Foro Italico University of Rome
2013
ABSTRACT. Smart fabrics and interactive textiles are a relatively new area of research, with many potential applications in the field biomedical engineering. The ability smart to interact body provides novel means sense wearer's physiology respond needs wearer. Physiological signals, such as heart rate, breathing rates, activity levels, useful indicators health status. These signals can be measured by textile-based sensors integrated into clothing which has keep digital record patient's...
Measurement of muscle contraction is mainly achieved through electromyography (EMG) and an area interest for many biomedical applications, including prosthesis control human machine interface. However, EMG has some drawbacks, there are also alternative methods measuring activity, such as by monitoring the mechanical variations that occur during contraction. In this study, a new, simple, non-invasive sensor based on force-sensitive resistor (FSR) which able to measure presented. The sensor,...
Voluntary hand movements are usually impaired after a cerebral stroke, affecting millions of people per year worldwide. Recently, the use exoskeletons for assistance and motor rehabilitation has become increasingly widespread. This study presents novel exoskeleton, designed to be low cost, wearable, easily adaptable suitable home use. Most components exoskeleton 3D printed, allowing easy replication, customization maintenance at cost. A strongly underactuated mechanical system allows one...
Abstract Rationale, aims and objectives In 2012, health care spending in I taly reached €114.5 billion, accounting for 7.2% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 14.2% total public spending. Therefore, reducing waste facilities could generate substantial cost savings. The objective this study is to show that L ean S ix igma represents an appropriate methodology development a clinical pathway which allows improve quality reduce costs prosthetic hip replacement surgery. Methods used new was...
Human machine interfaces (HMIs) are employed in a broad range of applications, spanning from assistive devices for disability to remote manipulation and gaming controllers. In this study, new piezoresistive sensors array armband is proposed hand gesture recognition. The encloses only three targeting specific forearm muscles, with the aim discriminate eight movements. Each sensor made by force-sensitive resistor (FSR) dedicated mechanical coupler designed sense muscle swelling during...
The precordial mechanical vibrations generated by cardiac contractions have a rich frequency spectrum. While the lowest frequencies can be palpated, higher infrasonic are usually captured seismocardiogram (SCG) signal and audible ones correspond to heart sounds. Forcecardiography (FCG) is non-invasive technique that measures these via force sensing resistors (FSR). This study presents new piezoelectric sensor able record all simultaneously, as well respiration signal. was compared FSR-based...
Cardiac monitoring can be performed by means of an accelerometer attached to a subject’s chest, which produces the Seismocardiography (SCG) signal. Detection SCG heartbeats is commonly carried out taking advantage simultaneous electrocardiogram (ECG). SCG-based long-term would certainly less obtrusive and easier implement without ECG. Few studies have addressed this issue using variety complex approaches. This study proposes novel approach ECG-free heartbeat detection in signals via template...
A new EEG recording device demonstrating an ultra-high input impedance is presented. Dry electrodes made of conductive rubber were employed for this study with careful shielding the and cables. The has a small form factor, so it wearable, continuous Bluetooth connectivity. Tests performed to assess features proposed compare standard clinical devices. Simultaneous recordings measured from adjacent sites on scalp using dry reference electrodes. gain bandwidth settings two devices set...
In the last few decades, a number of wearable systems for respiration monitoring that help to significantly reduce patients’ discomfort and improve reliability measurements have been presented. A recent research trend in biosignal acquisition is focusing on development monolithic sensors multiple vital signs, which could simultaneous recording different physiological data. This study presents performance analysis performed via forcecardiography (FCG) sensors, as compared ECG-derived (EDR)...
Forcecardiography (FCG) is a novel technique that measures the local forces induced on chest wall by mechanical activity of heart. Specific piezoresistive or piezoelectric force sensors are placed subjects’ thorax to measure these very small forces. The FCG signal can be divided into three components: low-frequency FCG, high-frequency (HF-FCG) and heart sound FCG. HF-FCG has been shown share high similarity with Seismocardiogram (SCG), which commonly acquired via accelerometers mainly used...
Seismocardiography (SCG) is largely regarded as the state-of-the-art technique for continuous, long-term monitoring of cardiac mechanical activity in wearable applications. SCG signals are acquired via small, lightweight accelerometers fixed on chest. They provide timings important events, such heart valves openings and closures, thus allowing estimation time intervals clinical relevance. Forcecardiography (FCG) a novel that records cardiac-induced vibrations chest wall by means specific...
A heartbeat generates tiny mechanical vibrations, mainly due to the opening and closing of heart valves. These vibrations can be recorded by accelerometers gyroscopes applied on a subject’s chest. In particular, local 3D linear accelerations angular velocities chest wall are referred as seismocardiograms (SCG) gyrocardiograms (GCG), respectively. signals usually exhibit low signal-to-noise ratio, well non-negligible amplitude morphological changes in posture sensors’ location, respiratory...
In many telemedicine applications, the correct use of medical device at point need is essential to provide an appropriate service. Some applications may require untrained people interact with devices and patients: care delivery in transportation, military actions, home training. Appropriate operation connection patient's body are crucial. these scenarios, tailored Augmented Reality can offer a valid support by guiding need. This study aims explore feasibility using facilitating acceptable...
This paper presents forcecardiography (FCG), a novel technique to measure local, cardiac-induced vibrations onto the chest wall. Since 19th century, several techniques have been proposed detect mechanical caused by cardiovascular activity, great part of which was abandoned due cumbersome instrumentation involved. The recent availability unobtrusive sensors rejuvenated research field with most currently established being seismocardiography (SCG). SCG is performed placing accelerometers...
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