A RIAM/lamellipodin-talin-integrin complex forms the tip of sticky fingers that guide cell migration. [PDF]
Nature Communications, 2015 The leading edge of migrating cells contains rapidly translocating activated integrins associated with growing actin filaments that form 'sticky fingers' to sense extracellular matrix and guide cell migration.
Ablack, Jailal N +6 more
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World-Wide FINGERS Network: A global approach to risk reduction and prevention of dementia
Alzheimer's & Dementia, 2020 Reducing the risk of dementia can halt the worldwide increase of affected people. The multifactorial and heterogeneous nature of late‐onset dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), indicates a potential impact of multidomain lifestyle interventions ...
M. Kivipelto +68 more
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Gingival crevicular glucose estimation and patient’s perception of pain during routine dental examination - a concept based on a novel patented periodontal device [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2023 Background/Aim. Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease-causing high mortality and morbidity worldwide. So, physicians need to identify this condition early to implement prevention strategies.
AlQahtani Nabeeh Abdullah +2 more
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Sensors, 2023 We have developed the New Jersey Institute of Technology—Home Virtual Rehabilitation System (NJIT—HoVRS) to facilitate intensive, hand-focused rehabilitation in the home.
Ashley MontJohnson +7 more
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A Study on the Normative Values of Finger Flexion Cascade in Power Grip Users and Non-power Grip Users [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020 Introduction: The adult hand forms a normal Finger Flexion Cascade (FFC) when at rest. It is the normal alignment of the fingers with some flexion of the digits. The index finger assumes less flexion when compared to the little finger which acquires more
Jibu George Varghese +3 more
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Multi-segment soft robotic fingers enable robust precision grasping
Int. J. Robotics Res., 2020 In this work, we discuss the design of soft robotic fingers for robust precision grasping. Through a conceptual analysis of the finger shape and compliance during grasping, we confirm that antipodal grasps are more stable when contact with the object ...
Clark B. Teeple +3 more
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The impact of task context on predicting finger movements in a brain-machine interface
eLife, 2023 A key factor in the clinical translation of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) for restoring hand motor function will be their robustness to changes in a task.
Matthew J Mender +9 more
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Prevalence of Absence of Function of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscle Tendons in the Fourth and Fifth Fingers of the Hand in the Brazilian Population [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2020 Objectives To evaluate the prevalence of absence of flexor digitorum superficialis muscle tendons function of the fourth and fifth fingers of the hand in the Brazilian population Methods Prospective study performed at the orthopedics and traumatology ...
Bruno Macêdo Oliveira +5 more
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Finger necrosis after accidental radial artery puncture [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2014 Radial artery puncture, an invasive procedure, is frequently used for critical patients. Although considered safe, severe complications such as finger necrosis can occur.
Jun Sik Kang +8 more
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Dermatoglyphic characteristics of digito-palmar complex in autistic boys in Serbia [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2013 Introduction/Aim. Dermatoglyphics is a science that examines dermal patterns on volar side of both palms and soles. Since dermatoglyphs are unique for each person, by examining them a number of parameters can be determined. These parameters could help
Stošljević Miodrag, Adamović Milosav
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