Significance: Two-dimensional (2-D) fully convolutional neural networks have been shown
capable of producing maps of sO2 from 2-D simulated images of simple tissue models …

2.1 Introduction e electromagnetic (EM) spectrum provides a diverse set of tools for probing,
manipulating, and interacting with biological systems. A great variety of EM phenomena are …

The goal of this study was to determine the diagnostic capability of a multimodal spectral
diagnosis (SD) for in vivo noninvasive disease diagnosis of melanoma and nonmelanoma …

The refractive index is an optical constant that plays a significant role in the description of
light-matter interactions. When it comes to biological media, refraction is understudied …

Lasers are used in various fields, however, in the medical field, they are mainly used for
incision or chemotherapy. Photothermal therapy (PTT) is an anti-cancer treatment technique …

Raman spectroscopy is a group of analytical techniques, currently applied in several
research fields, including clinical diagnostics. Tissue-mimicking optical phantoms have been …

Rod-shaped gold nanoparticles ('nanorods') have recently attracted widespread attention
due to their unique optical properties and facile synthesis. In particular, they can support a …

We propose a novel method and system that utilizes a popular smartphone to realize
hyperspectral imaging for analyzing skin morphological features and monitoring …

Recent advances in the development of ultra-compact semiconductor lasers and technology
of printed flexible hybrid electronics have opened broad perspectives for the design of new …

Abstract Background and Objectives Liposuction continues to be one of the most popular
procedures performed in cosmetic surgery. As the public's demand for body contouring …