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Optimizing Arterial Tissue Thickness Measurement Protocols: Digital Vernier Caliper Versus Digital Thickness Gauge [PDF]
Methods and ProtocolsBackground: The aim of this study is to analyze the reproducibility of sample thickness measurements taken by a non-experienced user by comparing a standard digital vernier caliper, with four different protocols, to a specialized thickness gauge. Methods:
Alexandru Petru Ion +8 more
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Skinfold calipers: which instrument to use?
Journal of Nutritional Science, 2023 The considerable amount of original and generic types of skinfold calipers available is a source of systematic measurement error. This study is a brief report that critically examines the original and illustrated structural configuration of the three ...
Joaquim H. Cintra-Andrade +2 more
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Diastasis recti in the Beninese population: Cross-sectional study from normal values to diagnosis
South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2022 Background: Diastasis recti is diagnosed when the interrecti distance (IRD) is larger than a threshold value. Published thresholds were measured at rest with ultrasound while in Benin physiotherapists use calipers during abdominal contraction ...
Yollande S. Djivoh +3 more
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Machine vision based Vernier caliper reading technology research [PDF]
Metrology and Measurement Systems, 2022 Accurate and fast access to Vernier caliper readings is a critical issue in automated verification of Vernier calipers. To address this problem, this paper proposes a machine vision-based algorithm for reading the Vernier caliper’s displayed value.
Wen-Meng Chen +3 more
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Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 2023 Vernier calipers have traditionally been used as the ‘gold-standard’ for tooth width measurements. New digital methods may prove to be as valid, reliable and reproducible as caliper measurements.
Naidu Devan +3 more
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CEUS LI-RADS: a pictorial review [PDF]
, 2020 Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) greatly improved the diagnostic accuracy of US in the detection and characterization of focal liver lesions (FLLs), and it is suggested and often included in many international guidelines as an important diagnostic ...
Bartolotta, Tommaso Vincenzo +3 more
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2D:4D Ratio and its Implications in Medicine [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Digit ratios, especially 2D:4D ratio, a potential proxy marker for prenatal androgen exposure shows sexual dimorphism. Existing literature and recent research show accumulating evidence on 2D:4D ratio showing correlations with various phenotypic traits ...
Saravanakumar Jeevanandam +1 more
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Disc geometry measurement methods affect reported compressive mechanics by up to 65%
JOR Spine, 2022 Mechanical testing is a valuable tool for assessing intervertebral disc health, but the wide range of testing protocols makes it difficult to compare results from different studies.
Shiyin Lim +4 more
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Use of sonic tomography to detect and quantify wood decay in living trees. [PDF]
, 2016 Premise of the studyField methodology and image analysis protocols using acoustic tomography were developed and evaluated as a tool to estimate the amount of internal decay and damage of living trees, with special attention to tropical rainforest trees ...
Ballesteros, Javier O +31 more
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Study of Morphometry of Carotid Canal in Skulls of South Indian origin [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Background: The internal carotid artery supplies the anterior part of the brain, the eye and its appendages and sends branches to the forehead and nose.Carotid canal is a curved channel in the petrous temporal bone through which internal carotid ...
Vidya C S, Shamasundar N M
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