Publishing date: 2017-05-31
Published on: PLOS ONE
summary: To lower the barrier to entry and provide the best options when aiming to 3D print an anatomical model from medical images, the authors provide an overview of relevant free and open-source image segmentation tools as well as 3D printing technologies.
Publishing date: 2017-05-11
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summary: A three-dimensional (3D)-printed customized bolus (3D bolus) can be used for radiotherapy application to irregular surfaces. However, bolus fabrication based on computed tomography (CT) scans is complicated and also delivers unwanted irradiation.
Publishing date: 2017-05-04
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summary: This study suggests that a 3D-printed phantom simulating a high-density (about 1.4 g/cm3) organ can be created based on CT images and that a developed 3D printed spine phantom could be utilized in patient-specific quality assurance for stereotactic body radiation therapy.
Publishing date: 2017-04-28
Published on: PLOS ONE
summary: This paper describes a method that uses active contours to semi-automatically track body and leg segments from video image sequences of unmarked, freely behaving D.
Publishing date: 2017-04-19
Published on: PLOS ONE
summary: InMAP (Intervention Model for Air Pollution) offers an alternative to comprehensive air quality models for estimating the air pollution health impacts of emission reductions and other potential interventions.
Publishing date: 2017-04-14
Published on: PLOS ONE
summary: None
authors: Damien M. O’Halloran
link to paper: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175480
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Publishing date: 2017-04-13
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summary: None
authors: G. C. Young, S. Dey, A. D. Rogers, D. Exton
link to paper: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175341
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Publishing date: 2017-04-03
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summary: Editors note: This paper describes how to build a closed loop control system for microfluidics, based on Arduino and 3D printed parts. It improves on existing syringe pumps as this system has a feedback loop that measures the pressure in the system and allows for more precise control of the volumes injected.
Publishing date: 2017-03-16
Published on: PLOS ONE
summary: None
authors: Philip R. Nicovich, James Walsh, Till Böcking, Katharina Gaus
link to paper: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173879
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Publishing date: 2017-03-06
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summary: The use of implants that are specificaly designed for each patient is currently bounded to the use of expensive software or by the use of open source alternatives that are time consuming and labour intensive.