Clinical Nutrition Open Science, 2022 Summary: Background & Aims: Measuring the thickness of skinfolds using calipers is a frequently used method for determining body fat in clinical practice. It is inexpensive and time saving compared to other methods and can be learned quickly.
Hannes Nösslinger +3 more
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Sonoelastography in the diagnosis of tendinopathies: An added value [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: sonoelastography helps in the detection of abnormalities not yet evident on B-mode exam. METHODS: in this observational study, we report a collection of cases of symptomatic patients without alterations at ultrasound imaging but with ...
Abate, Michele +7 more
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Object-level complete coverage path planning for excavators in earthwork construction
Scientific Reports, 2023 Autonomous excavators are gradually gaining attention because they can reduce the waste of human resources and improve the efficiency. This study proposed a complete coverage path planning algorithm for autonomous excavators based on the Rotating ...
Ming Yao +5 more
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Justification of the choice of means of controlling the parameters of the crankshaft after processing for the repair size [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 An assessment of the quality of the control of the parameters of the crankshaft after processing for the repair size was carried out. The company's metrological support system must guarantee the accuracy and quality of the crankshaft repair, eliminating ...
Leonov Oleg +4 more
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Thecomposition of semi finished inventories at a solid board plant [PDF]
, 2001 A solid board factory produces rectangular sheets of cardboard in two different formats, namely large formats and small formats. The production process consists of two stages separated by an inventory point.
Gaalman, Gerard J.C., +2 more
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Heliyon, 2023 The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of a novel tool to assess skinfolds and to compare the muscle mass measured through dual-x-ray-absorptiometry (DXA) and estimated using the Lee equation from the values of the skinfolds and
César Leão +6 more
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Determination of normal anal position index using a modified technique in Turkish neonates
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2017 Aim: This study was aimed to determine the normal position of the anus using the anal position index (API) in an attempt to develop a more sensitive method for measuring API.
Nazile Erturk, Omer Kandemir
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Photodynamic therapy of prostate cancer by means of 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced protoporphyrin IX - In vivo experiments on the dunning rat tumor model [PDF]
, 2004 Objective: In order to expand the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the treatment of prostate carcinoma (PCA), the aim of this study was to evaluate PDT by means of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-induced protoporphyrin IX ( PPIX) in an in vivo tumor ...
Baumgartner, Reinhold +12 more
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On-the-Fly Tree Caliper Measurement [PDF]
2010 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 20 - June 23, 2010, 2010 In fruit and shade tree nurseries, there is a need to count and measure caliper for trees frequently so as to have an accurate inventory sufficiently before harvest since disease, pests and climate can change the yield from year to year. In some tree nurseries it is common practice to count the entire stock three times a year and to caliper them once a
Wenfan Shi +3 more
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Tactile thresholds are preserved yet complex sensory function is impaired over the lumbar spine of chronic non-specific low back pain patients. A preliminary investigation [PDF]
, 2010 Objectives: To investigate impairments in sensory function in chronic non-specific low back pain patients and the relationship between any impairment and the clinical features of the condition. Design: A cross-sectional case-control study.
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