Advances in Biomedical Microwave Imaging and Sensing
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 1005
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomedical devices; microwave imaging; biomedical signal processing; biomedical engineering; bioelectromagnetics
Interests: applied electromagnetics; telecom and biomedical antennas; microwave, mm-wave and THz technology; metamaterials; MRI technology; bioelectromagntics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomedical microwave imaging and sensing have emerged as promising technologies in the field of healthcare. Leveraging the properties of microwaves, these modalities offer non-invasive and radiation-free alternatives for imaging and monitoring biological tissues. Building upon the principles of radar technology, biomedical microwave imaging utilizes low-power microwaves to penetrate tissues and generate detailed images. It has shown potential in various applications, including breast cancer detection, brain imaging, and monitoring physiological parameters. These techniques have the advantage of being cost-effective, portable, and safe.
The next steps towards the clinical use of biomedical microwave imaging and sensing involve addressing several challenges. Firstly, further advancements in imaging algorithms and machine learning techniques are needed to enhance image quality, improve resolution, and reduce artifacts. Secondly, validation studies and clinical trials are essential to establish the efficacy and reliability of microwave imaging and sensing in real-world healthcare settings. Moreover, the miniaturization and optimization of hardware components, such as antennas and sensors, will contribute to the development of compact and user-friendly devices suitable for clinical use. Finally, regulatory approvals are crucial to ensure widespread adoption and integration into routine clinical practice and into existing medical systems. By addressing these steps, these techniques hold great potential for revolutionizing medical diagnostics and monitoring, leading to improved patient outcomes and personalized healthcare.
Prof. Dr. Irene Karanasiou
Dr. Maria Koutsoupidou
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- microwave imaging systems
- microwave imaging algorithms
- biomedical microwave monitoring
- biomedical microwave sensors
- antennas for microwave imaging
