Emerging Science and Technology for Human Well-Being

This book covers advances in science and technologies promoting human health and/or enhancing everyday life. It discusses new methods to improve monitoring, therapy or rehabilitation, advances in telemedicine, machine learning applications in image processing, advanced materials for drug delivery, and a wide range of issues related to human-computer interaction, AI applications, sport technologies and technology safety. Based on the International Human-Centered Conference 2024 (iHumEnTech 2024), held on November 28 - 29, 2024, in Senai, Johor, Malaysia, this book offers a timely reference for both academics and professionals in the broad field of biomedical engineering, health technology and human-technology interaction.

Offers a timely snapshot of science and technology promoting human well-being Identifies solutions for improving human-technology integration Covers a wide range of applications, from rehabilitation to drug delivery and medical imaging

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Vital Sign Measurement using Contact Photoplethysmography based on Noise Reduction and Adaptive Thresholding.- Fabrication of a Perfusable Artificial Microvascular Chip.- Preliminary Testing of a Balloon Pump as Assistive Device for Fontan Circulation.- Numerical Study on the Hemodynamic Effects of a Conceptual Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Thrombosis Potential Assessment.