Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2019 BackgroundTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) modulates neural networks. Computer simulations, while used to identify how currents behave within tissues of different conductivity properties, still need to be complemented by physical models ...
Leon Morales-Quezada +5 more
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Implant Treatment in the Predoctoral Clinic: A Retrospective Database Study of 1091 Patients [PDF]
, 2016 Purpose: This retrospective study was conducted at the Marquette University School of Dentistry to (1) characterize the implant patient population in a predoctoral clinic, (2) describe the implants inserted, and (3) provide information on implant ...
Bansal, Naveen K. +5 more
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Bone mechanical properties in healthy and diseased states [PDF]
, 2018 The mechanical properties of bone are fundamental to the ability of our skeletons to support movement and to provide protection to our vital organs.
Hussein, Amira I. +2 more
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Use of 3D Printing in Planning the Reconstruction of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Teaching Tool [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2022 The present study aims to demonstrate how biomodels can be used as teaching tools for surgical techniques and training in a medical residency service.
Marina Cornelli Girotto +5 more
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Ergonomics of anatomical bra models for breastfeeding: a contribution of nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2021 Objectives: to analyze the ergonomics of two models of breastfeeding bras. Methods: descriptive study carried out with 152 infants in a Brazilian university hospital. The prototypes were separated into two groups (A and B). To compare the two bra models,
Anita Batista dos Santos Heberle +5 more
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Influence of cementless hip stems on femoral cortical strain pattern depending on their extent of porous coating [PDF]
, 2012 The extent of porous coating of cementless total hip stems is held responsible for radiological periprosthetic changes, the rate of thigh pain, and even its long-term success.
Bader, Rainer +3 more
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The residual STL volume as a metric to evaluate accuracy and reproducibility of anatomic models for 3D printing: application in the validation of 3D-printable models of maxillofacial bone from reduced radiation dose CT images. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundThe effects of reduced radiation dose CT for the generation of maxillofacial bone STL models for 3D printing is currently unknown. Images of two full-face transplantation patients scanned with non-contrast 320-detector row CT were reconstructed
Cai, Tianrun +8 more
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Applied Sciences, 2021 Although three-dimensional (3D)-printed anatomic models are not new to medicine, the high costs and lengthy production times entailed have limited their application.
Jungirl Seok +5 more
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Including Aortic Valve Morphology in Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations: Initial Findings and Application to Aortic Coarctation [PDF]
, 2012 Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations quantifying thoracic aortic flow patterns have not included disturbances from the aortic valve (AoV). 80% of patients with aortic coarctation (CoA) have a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) which may cause adverse ...
Cava, Joseph Richard +8 more
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The accuracy of three-dimensional prediction of soft tissue changes following the surgical correction of facial asymmetry: an innovative concept [PDF]
, 2017 The accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) predictions of soft tissue changes in the surgical correction of facial asymmetry was evaluated in this study. Preoperative (T1) and 6–12-month postoperative (T2) cone beam computed tomography scans of 13 patients ...
Almukhtar, A. +3 more
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