International Symposium on Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics, 10-12 October, 2012, Riga, Latvia
This volume presents the proceedings of the International Symposium on Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics and is dedicated to the 150 anniversary of the Riga Technical University, Latvia. The content includes various hot topics in biomedical engin
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The International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering, IFMBE, is a federation of national and transnational organizations representing internationally the interests of medical and biological engineering and sciences. The IFMBE is a non-profit organization fostering the creation, dissemination and application of medical and biological engineering knowledge and the management of technology for improved health and quality of life. Its activities include participation in the formulation of public policy and the dissemination of information through publications and forums. Within the field of medical, clinical, and biological engineering, IFMBE’s aims are to encourage research and the application of knowledge, and to disseminate information and promote collaboration. The objectives of the IFMBE are scientific, technological, literary, and educational. The IFMBE is a WHO accredited NGO covering the full range of biomedical and clinical engineering, healthcare, healthcare technology and management. It is representing through its 60 member societies some 120.000 professionals involved in the various issues of improved health and health care delivery. IFMBE Officers President: Herbert Voigt, Vice-President: Ratko Magjarevic, Past-President: Makoto Kikuchi Treasurer: Shankar M. Krishnan, Secretary-General: James Goh http://www.ifmbe.org
IFMBE Proceedings Vol. 38 Yuri Dekhtyar, Alexei Katashev, and Linda Lancere (Eds.)
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Editors Prof. Yuri Dekhtyar Biomedical Engineering and Nanotechnologies Institute Riga Technical University Riga Latvia
Linda Lancere Biomedical Engineering and Nanotechnologies Institute Riga Technical University Riga Latvia
Alexei Katashev Biomedical Engineering and Nanotechnologies Institute Riga Technical University Riga Latvia
ISSN 1680-0737 ISBN 978-3-642-34196-0 DOI 10.1007/ 978-3-642-34197-7 Springer Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London
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