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3 September 2015 Assessing the sensitivity of human skin hyperspectral responses to increasing anemia severity levels
Gladimir V. G. Baranoski, Ankita Dey, Tenn F. Chen
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Funded by: Canadian Network for Research and Innovation in Machining Technology, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC Canadian Network for Research and Innovation in Machining Technology), Natural Sciences and Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Journal of Biomedical Optics, Vol. 20, Issue 9, 095002 (September 2015). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.20.9.095002
Abstract
Anemia is a prevalent medical condition that seriously affects millions of people all over the world. In many regions, not only its initial detection but also its monitoring are hindered by limited access to laboratory facilities. This situation has motivated the development of a wide range of optical devices and procedures to assist physicians in these tasks. Although noticeable progress has been achieved in this area, the search for reliable, low-cost, and risk-free solutions still continues, and the strengthening of the knowledge base about this disorder and its effects is essential for the success of these initiatives. We contribute to these efforts by closely examining the sensitivity of human skin hyperspectral responses (within and outside the visible region of the light spectrum) to reduced hemoglobin concentrations associated with increasing anemia severity levels. This investigation, which involves skin specimens with distinct biophysical and morphological characteristics, is supported by controlled in silico experiments performed using a predictive light transport model and measured data reported in the biomedical literature. We also propose a noninvasive procedure to be employed in the monitoring of this condition at the point-of-care.
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Gladimir V. G. Baranoski, Ankita Dey, and Tenn F. Chen "Assessing the sensitivity of human skin hyperspectral responses to increasing anemia severity levels," Journal of Biomedical Optics 20(9), 095002 (3 September 2015). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.20.9.095002
Published: 3 September 2015
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KEYWORDS
Skin
Reflectivity
Blood
Data modeling
Visible radiation
Tissues
Magnesium
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