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The cephalocaudal progression (CCP) of neonatal jaundice is a well-known phenomenon, but quantitative information on CCP in preterm infants is absent. In this study, CCP was quantified in preterm infants as a ...
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Open AccessInter-device reproducibility of transcutaneous bilirubin meters
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The non-invasive quantification of total haemoglobin concentrations [tHb] is highly desired for the assessment of haematologic disorders in vulnerable patient groups, but invasive blood sampling is still the g...
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Open AccessHow skin anatomy influences transcutaneous bilirubin determinations: an in vitro evaluation
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Spectroscopic Low Coherence Interferometry
Low-coherence interferometry (LCI) allows high-resolution volumetric imaging of tissue morphology and provides localized optical properties that can be related to the physiological status of tissue. This chapt...
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Open AccessA literature review and novel theoretical approach on the optical properties of whole blood
Optical property measurements on blood are influenced by a large variety of factors of both physical and methodological origin. The aim of this review is to list these factors of influence and to provide the r...
