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Diabetologia, 2018 Aims/hypothesisOur aim was to investigate amputation-free survival in people at high risk for foot ulceration in diabetes (‘high-risk foot’), and to compare different subcategories of high-risk foot.MethodsOverall, 17,353 people with diabetes and high ...
T. Vadiveloo +7 more
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Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.In this contribution, it is shown that miniaturized nerve stimulation implants can be used in collaborative networks. Inductive links and ultrasound are combined to supply these implants with energy and data; the advantages and disadvantages of each method, as well as safety risks and possibilities for improvement are discussed and the best ...
Benedikt Szabo +5 more
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Introduction to Prosthetic Limbs [PDF]
, 2015 Approximately 2 million people in the Unites States alone have had an amputation, and many of these people use a prosthetic limb daily. The prosthetic limb, which began as a primitive device, is now a highly sophisticated piece of technology.
Ramos, Victoria
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An Ultrathin and Lightweight Soft Inflatable Actuator for Natural Tactile Sensory Feedback
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.A lightweight, ultrathin soft actuator mimics natural touch by delivering strong, multimodal haptic feedback through pressure and vibration. Tested on both able‐bodied individuals and amputees, it achieves high sensory precision in a compact form. Its simplicity, power, and adaptability hint at transformative applications in prosthetics, immersive ...
Hanna Scherer +7 more
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BMC Nephrology, 2005 Background Surgical treatment of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in dialysis patients is controversial. Methods We examined the post-operative morbidity and mortality of surgical revascularization or amputation for PVD in a retrospective analysis of ...
Ramkumar Nirupama +3 more
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Stress, Health, and Injury Among Illinois Farmers
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives The goal of this cross‐sectional study was to characterize stress, injury, and chronic health conditions among agricultural producers in Illinois. The objectives were to: (1) describe the prevalence and nature of work‐related injuries; (2) describe chronic health conditions, stress, and symptoms of mental health conditions; and (3 ...
Josie M. Rudolphi +3 more
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