Bio-information for Hygiene

by Hiroki Takada, Kiyoko Yokoyama

Overview

This book outlines the electro-activity in the human body, human behavior, and other bio-information during image viewing and applies it to a hygienic and clinical setting. The book begins by explaining the basic science of brain measurements and the endocrine system, before analyzing the bio-signals obtained from electrocardiogram (ECG), electrogastrography (EGG), electro-oculography (EOG) and much more. As the book subsequently demonstrates, these bio-signals can be measured using wearable devices, and the data can be used to detect undiagnosed diseases and health-relevant abnormalities. Especially in the field of nursing care for the elderly and rehabilitation, these new options for the management and analysis of biological information hold considerable potential.

Bio-information for Hygiene offers a valuable resource for both new and established researchers, as well as students who are seeking comprehensive information on environmental/occupational health and healthpromotion. It will also assist technical staff whose work involves bio-informatics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789811521591
Publisher:	Springer Nature Singapore
Publication date:	04/16/2021
Series:	Current Topics in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
Edition description:	1st ed. 2021
Pages:	161
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Hiroki Takada

Department of Human and Artificial Intelligence

University of Fukui

Bunkyo, Fukui, Japan

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Kiyoko Yokoyama

Nagoya City University

Graduate School of Design and Architecture

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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Table of Contents

1 Brain measures.- 2 Endocrine system.- 3 Electrocardiogram (ECG).- 4 Electrogastrography.- 5 Measurements for visual function, including gaze, & electro-oculography (EOG).- 6 Electroencephalography (EEG): EEG as a tool to improve QOL and maintain healthy brain.- 7 Electromyography and Performance.- 8 Polysomnography.- 9 Stabilometry.- 10 Motion capture.- 11 A Development of Physical Feedback Structure for Virtual Rehabilitation System Using Air Pressure.- 12 Artificial Intelligence for Medical Imaging & Hygiene.- 13 Meditation.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: John T. Pierce, MBBS (MD) PhD(Navy Environmental Health Center)
Description: Even though the title might suggest something else, the authors of this book explain interrelationships surrounding human physiology and bio-information. The book is part of the Current Topics in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine series.
Purpose: The purpose is to highlight the importance of relationships and interactions of humans with their environment. As explained in the book, "environment" here refers to a constellation of interactions that create measurable electrical phenomena.
Audience: The editorial team see their audience as researchers and practitioners in the environmental/occupational health fields. As part of the Current Topics in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine series, the book can be expected to attract a similar reading population, one composed of both advanced students and professionals.
Features: The 13 chapters cover brain measures, the endocrine system, electrocardiogram, electrogastrography, measures of visual function, electroencephalography, electromyography, polysomnography, stabilometry, motion capture, physical feedback for virtual rehabilitation, artificial intelligence, and meditation. Each chapter is organized using a fairly standard format of abstract, keywords, an introduction, data relative to the development of technology, validation or usefulness of the method, plus a summary.
Assessment: This is a tightly written, beautifully illustrated and captained book, one that shares algorithms, equations, and example data. Some technologies, e.g., electrocardiography, will be much more familiar than others like stabilometry. Chapter organization permits readers to deftly move toward the less familiar. The editorial team's work yields a helpful, lively reference.

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