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14/08/2013

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A Novel Medical Image Data-Based Multi-Physics Simulation Platform for Computational Life Sciences

Esra Neufeld, Dominik Szczerba, Nicolas Chavannes, and Niels Kuster, Interface Focus, Volume 3, Issue 3, April 2013, online February 21, 2013

 
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14/05/2013

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Simulation Techniques in Hyperthermia Treatment Planning

Margarethus Paulides, Paul Stauffer, Esra Neufeld, Paolo Maccarini, Adamos Kyriakou, Richard Canters, Chris Diederich, Jurriaan Bakker, and Gerard van Rhoon, International Journal of Hyperthermia, Volume 29, Issue 4, pp.346–357, June 2013, online May 14, 2013

 
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29/04/2013

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Assessing Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields From Wireless Power Transmission Systems

Andreas Christ, Mark Douglas, Jagadish Nadakuduti, and Niels Kuster, Proceedings of the IEEE , Volume 101, Issue 6, pp. 1482-1493, June 2013, online March 13, 2013

 
Antenna Design and Tissue Parameters Considerations for Improved Modelling of Microwave Ablation in the Liver
19/04/2013

Antenna Design and Tissue Parameters Considerations for Improved Modelling of Microwave Ablation in the Liver

Andreas Karampatzakis, Sven Kühn, George Tsanidis, Esra Neufeld, Theodoros Samaras, and Niels Kuster, Physics in Medicine and Biology, Volume 58, Issue 10, pp. 3191–3206, May 2013, online April 19, 2013

Microwave ablation (MWA) is a novel, minimally invasive, thermal-based technique used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma. In this study, we developed clinically relevant numerical models with the aim to quantify the characteristics (dimensions and shape) of the ablation zones to aid patient-specific pre-treatment planning. Coaxial antennas of different designs (single- vs. double-slot and various slot-to-tip distances and slot sizes) were modelled, and performance was compared. Regarding modelling the tissue, it was shown that the perfusion rate (which is different for each clinical case) determines the behaviour of the ablation zone: correct evaluation of the perfusion is of crucial importance for estimating the extent of heating. As a step to close the gap between experimental and theoretical studies, we showed that underestimation of dimensions is expected when higher perfusion rates (e.g., in healthy rather than malignant liver) are considered.

The scientific impact of this study can be summarized as:

  • Assessment of the efficiency of various MWA catheter types.
  • Quantification and prediction of the impact of perfusion in realistic clinical cases.
  • Determination of optimal ablation strategies with respect to catheter type, power, and time in clinically relevant cases.
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17/04/2013

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CEM43°C Thermal Dose Thresholds: A Potential Guide for Magnetic Resonance Radiofrequency Exposure Levels?

Gerard C. van Rhoon, Theodoros Samaras, Pavel S. Yarmolenko, Mark W. Dewhirst, Esra Neufeld, and Niels Kuster,European Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 8, pp. 2215-2227, August 2013, online April, 2013

 
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26/03/2013

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Analysis of Mobile Phone Design Features Affecting Radio-frequency Power Absorbed in a Human Head Phantom

Sven Kühn, Michael Kelsh, Niels Kuster, Asher Sheppard, and Mona Shum, Bioelectromagnetics, Volume 34, Issue 6,pp. 479–488, September 2013, online March 26, 2013

 
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15/03/2013

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Stimulation of the Brain with Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Pulses Affects Sleep-Dependent Performance Improvement

Caroline Lustenberger, Manuel Murbach, Roland Dürr, Marc R. Schmid, Niels Kuster, Peter Achermann, and Reto Huber, Brain Stimulation, Volume 6, Issue 5, pp. 805-811, September 2013, online February 26, 2013

 
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11/03/2013

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Whole-Body and Local RF Absorption in Human Models as a Function of Anatomy and Position within 1.5T MR Body Coil

Manuel Murbach, Esra Neufeld, Wolfgang Kainz, Klaas P. Pruessmann, and Niels Kuster, Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Volume 71, Issue 2, pp. 839-845, February 2014, online February 25, 2013

 
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25/02/2013

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No Increased Sensitivity in Brain Activity of Adolescents Exposed to Mobile Phone-Like Emissions

Sarah P. Loughran, Dominik Benz, Marc Schmid, Manuel Murbach, Niels Kuster, and Peter Achermann, Clinical Neurophysiology, Volume 124, Issue 7, pp. 1303-1308, July 2013, online February 20, 2013

 
 
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