Publications by authors named "Lung Chow"

Chronic wound healing is a complex and long-standing problem, that has been a major and critical clinical concern around the world for years. Recent advances in digital wound dressings open new possibilities for solving the problem. Here, we report a battery-free, fully permeable, skin-adhesive, stretchable electronic wound bandage (iSAFE) for intelligent wound management.

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Unmanned aerial vehicles have undergone substantial development and market growth recently. With research focusing on improving control strategies for better user experience, feedback systems, which are vital for operator awareness of surroundings and flight status, remain underdeveloped. Current bulky manipulators also hinder accuracy and usability.

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  • - The Army Ant Nest Textile (ANT) is a smart fabric that adapts to environmental changes, helping individuals manage their health and reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling.
  • - Inspired by army ants, this textile can quickly absorb sweat and change its structure to aid in heat dissipation, while also detecting health signals such as temperature and UV radiation.
  • - With its ability to provide alerts and its compatibility with human use, ANT represents a promising advancement in smart textiles for personal health and energy efficiency.
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  • Wearable haptics enhance the connection between humans and virtual reality or robots, but sweat accumulation affects their performance and comfort.
  • Traditional wearable haptic devices often sacrifice breathability and hygiene for better performance, creating challenges for users.
  • The newly developed Fully Integrated Breathable Haptic Textile (FIBHT) overcomes these issues by offering high-level integration, stretchability, and permeability, providing effective and comfortable feedback for a variety of applications.
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  • The text discusses the need for a method to constantly monitor the integrity of spinal hardware, as current methods fail to detect issues until symptoms appear, which could lead to serious complications.* -
  • It introduces a new technology called BioMDA (bio-adhesive metal detector array), designed to provide real-time, non-invasive tracking of spinal implants without using radiation.* -
  • The BioMDA features advanced electromagnetic coupling for precise positioning of implants, achieving accuracy levels under 0.5 mm, potentially revolutionizing postoperative monitoring of spinal instrumentation.*
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  • Traditional temporary cardiac pacemakers (TCPs) are battery-operated and non-absorbable, requiring surgical removal after use, which can lead to complications.
  • Recent advancements have led to wireless and bioresorbable pacemakers, but challenges remain with tissue-device bonding and performance issues.
  • The development of a multifunctional interface hydrogel (MIH) improves electrical performance, mimics heart tissue strength, enhances adhesion, and reduces infection risk, potentially revolutionizing future implantable medical devices.
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Wearable electronics with great breathability enable a comfortable wearing experience and facilitate continuous biosignal monitoring over extended periods. However, current research on permeable electronics is predominantly at the stage of electrode and substrate development, which is far behind practical applications with comprehensive integration with diverse electronic components (for example, circuitry, electronics, encapsulation). Achieving permeability and multifunctionality in a singular, integrated wearable electronic system remains a formidable challenge.

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More than 422 million people worldwide suffered from diabetes mellitus (DM) in 2021. Diabetic foot is one the most critical complications resultant of DM. Foot ulceration and infection are frequently arisen, which are associated with changes in the mechanical properties of the plantar soft tissues, peripheral arterial disease, and sensory neuropathy.

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In this article, the impact of postural variations on hand anthropometry and distribution of skin strain ratios has been investigated. The literature suggests the glove fit directly affects hand functions. However, gloves currently manufactured based on a static posture failed to provide optimum fit.

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The treatment of hypertrophic scars (HSs) is considered to be the most challenging task in wound rehabilitation. Conventional silicone sheet therapy has a positive effect on the healing process of HSs. However, the dimensions of the silicone sheet are typically larger than those of the HS itself which may negatively impact the healthy skin that surrounds the HS.

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Hypertrophic scars (HS) are considered to be the greatest unmet challenge in wound and burn rehabilitation. The most common treatment for HS is pressure therapy, but pressure garments may not be able to exert adequate pressure onto HS due to the complexity of the human body. However, the development of three-dimensional (3D) scanning and direct digital manufacturing technologies has facilitated the customized placement of additively manufactured silicone gel onto fabric as a component of the pressure therapy garment.

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