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Feature Review Papers in Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 5644

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Francesco Cappello

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Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BiND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
Interests: cell differentiation; tissue homeostasis; organ remodeling; cell stress; chaperones; heat shock proteins; chaperonopathies; exosomes
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Dr. Stefano Burgio

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Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
Interests: human anatomy, histology and embryology; oncology; advanced diagnostics; carcinogenesis; immunomorphology; extracellular vesicles; exosomes; heat shock proteins; molecular chaperons; chaperonins; chaperonopathies; chaperonotherapy

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Dear Colleagues, 

This Special Issue “Feature Review Papers in Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering” will collect review papers in all the areas of interest covered by “Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/sections/Applied_Biosciences_Bioengineering).

We welcome multidisciplinary research in the following fields: advanced diagnostics, anatomy and histology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biomaterials, biomechanics, biomedicine, biorobotics, biosensors, biosignal processing, biotechnology, cardiac bioengineering, clinical bioengineering, drug delivery, genetics, immunology and microbiology, life science, neural bioengineering, neuroscience, oncobiology, physiology, pulmonary bioengineering, tissue engineering, etc.

Prof. Dr. Francesco Cappello
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Dr. Stefano Burgio
Co-Guest Editor

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On the Finite Element Modeling of the Lumbar Spine: A Schematic Review
by Vincenza Sciortino, Salvatore Pasta, Tommaso Ingrassia and Donatella Cerniglia
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 958; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020958 - 10 Jan 2023
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Finite element modelling of the lumbar spine is a challenging problem. Lower back pain is among the most common pathologies in the global populations, owing to which the patient may need to undergo surgery. The latter may differ in nature and complexity because [...] Read more.
Finite element modelling of the lumbar spine is a challenging problem. Lower back pain is among the most common pathologies in the global populations, owing to which the patient may need to undergo surgery. The latter may differ in nature and complexity because of spinal disease and patient contraindications (i.e., aging). Today, the understanding of spinal column biomechanics may lead to better comprehension of the disease progression as well as to the development of innovative therapeutic strategies. Better insight into the spine’s biomechanics would certainly guarantee an evolution of current device-based treatments. In this setting, the computational approach appears to be a remarkable tool for simulating physiological and pathological spinal conditions, as well as for various aspects of surgery. Patient-specific computational simulations are constantly evolving, and require a number of validation and verification challenges to be overcome before they can achieve true and accurate results. The aim of the present schematic review is to provide an overview of the evolution and recent advances involved in computational finite element modelling (FEM) of spinal biomechanics and of the fundamental knowledge necessary to develop the best modeling approach in terms of trustworthiness and reliability. Full article
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Quantitative Assessment of Upper-Limb Volume: Implications for Lymphedema Rehabilitation?
by Lorenzo Lippi, Alessio Turco, Stefano Moalli, Mauro Nascimben, Claudio Curci, Alessandro de Sire, Lia Rimondini and Marco Invernizzi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(17), 9810; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179810 - 30 Aug 2023
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Upper-limb lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the arm or hand, resulting in swelling and functional impairment. The accurate and reliable volumetric assessment of limb volume is crucial for the correct management of lymphedema. This narrative [...] Read more.
Upper-limb lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the arm or hand, resulting in swelling and functional impairment. The accurate and reliable volumetric assessment of limb volume is crucial for the correct management of lymphedema. This narrative review provides an overview of the different methods proposed in the literature for the volumetric assessment of upper-limb lymphedema. In more detail, several methods of volumetric assessment have been proposed in recent years, including water displacement, the centimetric method, perometry, bioimpedance spectroscopy, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and three-dimensional laser scanning techniques. On the other hand, each method is characterized by specific strengths and limitations in terms of accuracy, reliability, practicality, and cost-effectiveness. Moreover, factors including operator experience, equipment availability, and patient population characteristics might have several implications in the optimal assessment of upper-limb volume. In this context, a precise volumetric assessment is crucial to improving the rehabilitation framework, patient education, and research outcomes. As a result, the integration of emerging technologies is needed to improve the tailored management of patients with upper-limb lymphedema. In conclusion, volumetric assessment methods provide valuable insights in the management of upper-limb lymphedema, improving patient care, treatment outcomes, and research advancements. Future research should focus on testing these innovative solutions on larger samples of patients to enhance the reproducibility, accuracy, accessibility, and clinical utility of volumetric assessment methods in the complex treatment framework of upper-limb lymphedema. Full article
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A Systematic Review of Computational Fluid Dynamics Models in the Stomach and Small Intestine
by Nadun Palmada, Saeed Hosseini, Recep Avci, John E. Cater, Vinod Suresh and Leo K. Cheng
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(10), 6092; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13106092 - 16 May 2023
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The use of in silico models to improve our understanding of the fluid dynamics within the gastrointestinal tract has increased over the last few decades. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is an in silico technique that can be used to characterize and model the [...] Read more.
The use of in silico models to improve our understanding of the fluid dynamics within the gastrointestinal tract has increased over the last few decades. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is an in silico technique that can be used to characterize and model the fluid mechanics driving the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. This systematic review outlines the current methodologies used to develop CFD models of the stomach and small intestine, and summarizes the flow and mixing patterns predicted from these models. A literature search was conducted on Scopus, and 15 stomach CFD studies and 15 small intestine CFD studies were included in this review after the literature selection and exclusion process. Two primary flow patterns; retropulsive flow and recirculation regions, were identified within the stomach CFD models. The flow patterns within the small intestine were depended on the type of motility pattern present. The shortcomings of the current models are discussed, and considerations for future gastric and intestinal flow modeling are provided. Full article
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