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Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2011 Alessandro Castagna1, Salvatore Rinaldi1,2, Vania Fontani1, Piero Mannu11Rinaldi-Fontani Institute, 2School of Occupational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, ItalyBackground: Atypical deglutition is exacerbated by stress and anxiety.
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Electrolyte‐jet (EJ) 3D printing turns copper ions into precisely arranged copper microspheres, which combine with flexible polymers and carbon nanomaterials to create durable, high‐sensitivity sensors. These sensors accurately monitor human motion and physiological signals. Real‐time robotic hand control via gesture mirroring demonstrates an intuitive
Wending Gu +2 more
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Development and implementation of an aspiration pneumonia cause investigation algorithm
The Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2023 The diagnostic criteria of aspiration pneumonia have not been established, and it remains an underdiagnosed entity. Diagnosis and cause investigation is essential in improving the management of aspiration pneumonia.
Yuki Yoshimatsu +8 more
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Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare, 2023 Swallowing difficulty, also known as dysphagia, is a fairly common symptom that may lead to malnutrition, dehydration, pulmonary complications, and a reduced quality of life.
Tiina Ihalainen +5 more
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Smart Electrochromic Devices for Wearables
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This article reviews the recent progress of smart electrochromic devices in the field of intelligent wearable devices. Serving as displays, dimmers, energy‐saving and energy storage devices, and temperature management components, electrochromic devices have broad prospects in flexible displays, human–computer interaction, and personalized ...
Mengjie Zhu +6 more
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International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2019 Introduction Chewing and swallowing are physiologically interconnected functions, which share motor structures and supranuclear regions of the central nervous system (CNS), involving a sensorimotor synchrony.
Gabriela Rodrigues da Silva +3 more
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Effects of the GABA(B) agonist baclofen on volitional swallowing in normal subjects
Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 The GABA(B) receptor agonist baclofen is known to suppress the rate of spontaneous swallowing but not pharyngeal muscle contraction. The extent to which baclofen may alter volitional swallowing is not currently known.
Jui‐Sheng Hung +8 more
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Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2014 Different types of sensors are being used to study deglutition and mastication. These often suffer from problems related to portability, cost, reliability, comfort etc. that make it difficult to use for long term studies.
U. Imtiaz +9 more
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Wireless Capsule Device for Targeted and Safe Tissue Biopsy with Integrated Sensing
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This work presents a capsule device featuring a novel magnetically controlled biopsy mechanism for enhanced safety. The biopsy unit integrates a foldable linkage with dual magnets, creating a magnetic attraction–based safeguard, preventing unintended activation during locomotion. A flexible sensor provides real‐time penetration displacement sensing for
Kiyoung Kim +5 more
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When Cellulose Moves: Smart Sensors and Actuators
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review highlights cellulose‐derived soft actuators alongside with cellulose‐based sensors. Emphasis is placed on their integration into multifunctional devices that couple sensing and actuation to mimic natural motion and adaptability. We also discuss the challenges of achieving robust, reversible, and multi‐stimuli‐responsive motion, and outline ...
Francisco Sousa +2 more
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