Publications by authors named "Canchen Li"
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the development of contactless patient evaluation methods in hospitals to reduce virus transmission and conserve protective gear.
- A mobile robotic system named Dr. Spot has been created to remotely monitor vital signs such as skin temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate, allowing healthcare workers to maintain social distancing.
- The system uses advanced techniques to improve measurement accuracy, achieving significant reductions in temperature error and providing reliable monitoring results in various conditions and distances.
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- Glycemic control remains crucial for diabetes management, primarily achieved through adjusting insulin doses, using both long-acting for daily needs and short-acting for meal-related spikes.
- Blood glucose monitoring and carbohydrate counting can be burdensome for users, impacting their adherence to insulin therapy.
- A new smartphone-based system utilizing computer vision simplifies this process by detecting food carbohydrate loads from images, and combined with blood glucose data, it calculates necessary insulin doses, potentially revolutionizing diabetes care.*
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- Diurnal fluctuations in biological mediators affect drug effectiveness, leading to advancements in chronotherapy, which focuses on timing drug delivery for optimal results.
- A new implantable system has been developed that is battery-free, refillable, and can be controlled via a mobile app to administer drugs precisely when needed.
- Tests show the system delivers bromocriptine effectively for glycemic control in diabetic rats and can also administer antihypertensive medication, potentially improving treatment for various chronic conditions.
N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) and surgical masks are essential in reducing airborne disease transmission, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, currently available FFR's and masks have major limitations, including masking facial features, waste, and integrity after decontamination. In a multi-institutional trial, we evaluated a transparent, elastomeric, adaptable, long-lasting (TEAL) respirator to evaluate success of qualitative fit test with user experience and biometric evaluation of temperature, respiratory rate, and fit of respirator using a novel sensor.
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- The study aimed to create and evaluate a new reusable and sterilizable face mask, the iMASC system, to address the urgent need for protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Conducted in healthcare settings, 24 healthcare workers underwent fit testing, with 20 successfully fitted using an OSHA-approved method, while user experience scores suggested strong satisfaction with fit, breathability, and filter replacement.
- Results indicated that the iMASC system can accommodate various face shapes and sizes effectively, showing promise as a viable alternative to traditional N95 masks.