Recently, the use of robots, virtual reality systems and many new technologies has been extensively considered in rehabilitation studies and applications. By the combination of these technologies... Show More

Recently, the use of robots, virtual reality systems and many new technologies has been extensively considered in rehabilitation studies and applications. By the combination of these technologies and new communication systems, a new subfield of rehabilitation known as tele-rehabilitation has been born and is developing widely in the modern world. The presented paper offers a short review of tele-rehabilitation systems with a special focus on upper extremity rehabilitation therapy. Firstly, two main technologies, which are used in these systems, are introduced. These new technologies include rehabilitation robots and virtual reality systems. Afterward, a brief introduction of tele-rehabilitation systems is presented.

In this paper, the authors have presented an expert system to support decision makers in nutrition therapy planning. This system is an extended version of a fuzzy decision support system for... Show More

In this paper, the authors have presented an expert system to support decision makers in nutrition therapy planning. This system is an extended version of a fuzzy decision support system for nutrition therapy. The presented expert system is equipped with an updated knowledge base component by using a set of rules. Also in order to deal with vagueness and uncertainty, fuzzy set theory could provide a suitable framework for data management, modelling and decision support. Therefore, fuzzy rules empower this system to be implemented more realistically. In addition, for developing knowledge management component, artificial neural network (ANN) is applied to survey the input data and information in the long term. The integration of ANN with the expert system provides the possibility for a set of novel rules to be generated and consequently adds new knowledge to the system.

In this study, motion performance indices based on the kinematics of upper body have been presented and compared to be used in a home-based rehabilitation device. Microsoft Kinect sensor is used to... Show More

In this study, motion performance indices based on the kinematics of upper body have been presented and compared to be used in a home-based rehabilitation device. Microsoft Kinect sensor is used to extract and calculate such indices. A set of experiments has been designed and carried out in which, kinematic data of three patients has been recorded. Finally, the selected indices have been calculated, and the results were compared with those of a healthy subject.

The Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) promises a great revolution in the field of electronic health technology in the future. These types of networks are, in fact, collections of low-priced small... Show More

The Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) promises a great revolution in the field of electronic health technology in the future. These types of networks are, in fact, collections of low-priced small sensors with low voltage and computational power as well as insufficient energy capacitors which are located on the human body. As the wireless body area network should send the critical information gathered from the patient's body to the physician, the hospital, or the emergency for a supervision in real time, it needs strong mechanisms to protect the security and personal limits of the patient in order to avoid damaging invasions to the system and minimize the system vulnerability. Evaluation of previous works in WBAN security show different levels of threats and security solutions must be considered in accordance with each level. This paper aims at studying current methods of the wireless body area network and considering the levels, evaluation of the security requirements and existing threats. Furthermore, the paper is an attempt to present security solutions to improve the current status of the wireless body area network.

Armenia became an independent state after breakdown of the Soviet Union in 1991. After considerable derangements in the first independence decade, the country's healthcare system has seen some... Show More

Armenia became an independent state after breakdown of the Soviet Union in 1991. After considerable derangements in the first independence decade, the country's healthcare system has seen some progress recently in terms of improving existing and developing new services, diversification of financing, with the introduction of public benefits, private domain and health insurance. The Information and Communication Technologies sector is one of the country's most dynamically developing and competitive industries. Despite that, Armenia has had modest achievements in eHealth and telemedicine so far. Centralized eHealth policy, administration and infrastructure are as yet absent, Health Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools and applications are very slowly making their way into mainstream healthcare practices, and there are few regular telemedicine activities. Some revival of the field in the recent years is primarily related to consistent efforts by the authorities to develop eHealth, and the emergence of the national professional organization – Armenian Association of Telemedicine (AATM).