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Point for Enrichment, Point for Welfare—Testing Use of a Laser Pointer with Arapaima gigas

Animals, 2023
The arapaima (Arapaima gigas) is one of the largest freshwater fish species, known to exceed 3 m in total length. It is listed as Data Deficient by the IUCN. A. gigas is native to the Amazon River basin where they are an important food source.
Eszter Matrai, Hau Yin Alfred Chan, Fung Ming Leung, Shaw Ting Kwok, Xiao Lin, Paolo Martelli   +5 more
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Impedance Monitoring of Bacterial Activity [PDF]

Journal of Medical Microbiology, 1975
Bacterial activity and growth were monitored by following the changes of electrical impedance of cultures in liquid media. The signal is expressed automatically as a curve similar to grwoth curves produced by other methods. The technique offers a new, rapid and sensitive means of detecting active micro-organisms and is potentially the basis of rapid ...
A, Ur, D F, Brown
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Assistive technology design and development for acceptable robotics companions for ageing years

Paladyn, 2013
A new stream of research and development responds to changes in life expectancy across the world. It includes technologies which enhance well-being of individuals, specifically for older people.
Amirabdollahian Farshid, Akker Rieks op den, Bedaf Sandra, Bormann Richard, Draper Heather, Evers Vanessa, Pérez Jorge Gallego, Gelderblom Gert Jan, Ruiz Carolina Gutierrez, Hewson David, Hu Ninghang, Koay Kheng Lee, Kröse Ben, Lehmann Hagen, Mart Patrizia, Michel Hervé, Prevot-Huille Hélène, Reiser Ulrich, Saunders Joe, Sorell Tom, Stienstra Jelle, Syrdal Dag, Walters Michael, Dautenhahn Kerstin   +23 more
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Wearable Sensor System to Monitor Physical Activity and the Physiological Effects of Heat Exposure

Sensors, 2020
Mobile health monitoring via non-invasive wearable sensors is poised to advance telehealth for older adults and other vulnerable populations. Extreme heat and other environmental conditions raise serious health challenges that warrant monitoring of real ...
Sean Pham, Danny Yeap, Gisela Escalera, Rupa Basu, Xiangmei Wu, Nicholas J. Kenyon, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Michelle J. Ko, Cristina E. Davis   +8 more
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Recommendations for Standardizing Validation Procedures Assessing Physical Activity of Older Persons by Monitoring Body Postures and Movements

Sensors, 2014
Physical activity is an important determinant of health and well-being in older persons and contributes to their social participation and quality of life.
Ulrich Lindemann, Wiebren Zijlstra, Kamiar Aminian, Sebastien F.M. Chastin, Eling D. de Bruin, Jorunn L. Helbostad, Johannes B.J. Bussmann   +6 more
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Physical activity-related health competence differs by social and health-related factors: findings from a nationwide population-based study in Germany

BMC Public Health
Background Insufficient physical activity remains a major public health challenge and is socially unequally distributed. Physical activity-related health competence (PAHCO) specifies the personal skills that enable health-enhancing physical activity.
Olga Maria Domanska, Susanne Jordan, Kristin Manz, Maike Buchmann, Klaus Pfeifer, Gorden Sudeck, Johannes Carl   +6 more
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A Scalable Solution to Detect Behavior Changes of Elderly People Living Alone

Applied Sciences, 2021
As the world population is ageing rapidly and old age comes with multiple health issues, the need for medical services is likely to increase in a couple of decades beyond the limits of the medical systems of almost any country. In response to this trend,
Ioan Susnea, Emilia Pecheanu, Cristian Sandu, Adina Cocu   +3 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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PERFORMANCE OF AN ACTIVITY MONITOR INTEGRATED INTO A MICROPROCESSOR KNEE

Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION  For many years, the biomechanical evaluation of prosthetic performance has centred around gait analysis and motion capture. While this provides useful, scientific insights, everyday life is not limited to straight-line, level, steady ...
Andy Sykes, Nadine Stech, Piotr Laszczak, Michael McGrath, Alan Kercher, Saeed Zahedi, David Moser   +6 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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