Dr. Li from the University of IL has developed PEG gel and PDMS networks that have mechanophore’s embedded in them and has developed a method of using Ultrasound technique...
Dr. Li from the University of IL has developed PEG gel and PDMS networks that have mechanophore’s embedded in them and has developed a method of using Ultrasound technique to activate the mechanophores. The invention would be useful for non-invasive procedures and allow for stimulation of neurons by illuminating the mechanophore with ultrasound waves.
Dr. Abbaszadeh from the University of Illinois has invented a method and system for increasing radiation sensitivity in semiconductor detectors used in medical imaging...
Dr. Abbaszadeh from the University of Illinois has invented a method and system for increasing radiation sensitivity in semiconductor detectors used in medical imaging devices, such as Positron emission tomography (PET) scanners. Cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) is used in radiation detection medical applications. The cross- strip configuration of CZT detectors reduces the number of readout channels from n2 in pixelated electrode configuration to n. If there are multiple interaction photon events, multiple anodes and cathodes will be triggered at the same time and create ambiguity in determining the exact position of interaction. Generally, the multiple interaction events in cross-strip detectors are discarded. This invention will increase the sensitivity of semiconductor detectors by including these events. The sensitivity of the system is improved by nearly an order of magnitude.
Schematic of box-shaped CZT-based small animal PET system.
Dr. Hsiao-Wecksler from the University of IL has developed a method to evaluate muscle tone and joint movement through wearable hardware that quantifies muscle tone and...
Dr. Hsiao-Wecksler from the University of IL has developed a method to evaluate muscle tone and joint movement through wearable hardware that quantifies muscle tone and joint movement, a classification algorithm to identify abnormalities, and a software application to store history and patient data. This technology provides an objective, quantitative measure of muscle tone (spasticity & rigidity) and strength that is portable and can be used for muscles of upper and lower limbs.
This technology also reduces variability in clinical measurements, especially for the purpose of training clinicians. It improves the accuracy of measurements, which are important to evaluate efficacy of treatments.
