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DeepFoG: An IMU-Based Detection of Freezing of Gait Episodes in Parkinson’s Disease Patients via Deep Learning

Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2021
Freezing of Gait (FoG) is a movement disorder that mostly appears in the late stages of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). It causes incapability of walking, despite the PD patient’s intention, resulting in loss of coordination that increases the risk of falls ...
Thomas Bikias, Dimitrios Iakovakis, Stelios Hadjidimitriou, Vasileios Charisis, Leontios J. Hadjileontiadis, Leontios J. Hadjileontiadis   +5 more
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Hand-Arm Vibration Estimation Using A Commercial Smartwatch

, 2022
S.107-108Measuring Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) exposure is important to prevent permanent injuries, such as the White Finger / Raynaud Syndrome. Current measuring solutions require an individual attachment of those work tools that emit considerable ...
Bieber, Gerald, Haescher, Marian, Nanayakkara, Suranga, Matthies, Denys J.C.   +3 more
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Nerve conduction in relation to vibration exposure - a non-positive cohort study

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2010
Background Peripheral neuropathy is one of the principal clinical disorders in workers with hand-arm vibration syndrome. Electrophysiological studies aimed at defining the nature of the injury have provided conflicting results.
Nilsson Tohr, Lundström Ronnie, Burström Lage, Wallin B Gunnar, Jonsson Andreas, Sandén Helena, Hagberg Mats   +6 more
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The effect of occupational exposure to ergonomic risk factors on osteoarthritis of hip or knee and selected other musculoskeletal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis from the WHO/ILO Joint Estimates of the Work-related Burden of Disease and Injury

Environment International, 2021
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are developing joint estimates of the work-related burden of disease and injury (WHO/ILO Joint Estimates), with contributions from a large network of experts.
Carel T.J. Hulshof, Frank Pega, Subas Neupane, Claudio Colosio, Joost G. Daams, Prakash Kc, Paul P.F.M. Kuijer, Stefan Mandic-Rajcevic, Federica Masci, Henk F. van der Molen, Clas-Håkan Nygård, Jodi Oakman, Karin I. Proper, Monique H.W. Frings-Dresen   +13 more
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The prevalence of occupational exposure to ergonomic risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis from the WHO/ILO Joint Estimates of the Work-related Burden of Disease and Injury

Environment International, 2021
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are developing joint estimates of the work-related burden of disease and injury (WHO/ILO Joint Estimates), with contributions from a large network of experts.
Carel T.J. Hulshof, Frank Pega, Subas Neupane, Henk F. van der Molen, Claudio Colosio, Joost G. Daams, Alexis Descatha, Prakash Kc, Paul P.F.M. Kuijer, Stefan Mandic-Rajcevic, Federica Masci, Rebecca L. Morgan, Clas-Håkan Nygård, Jodi Oakman, Karin I. Proper, Svetlana Solovieva, Monique H.W. Frings-Dresen   +16 more
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Non-linear dependency of the subjective perceived intensity of steering wheel rotational vibration [PDF]

, 2009
This is the post-print version of the Article. The official published version can be accessed from the link below - Copyright @ 2009 ElsevierThe present study has established equal sensation curves for steering wheel hand-arm rotational vibration ...
Giacomin J., Giacomin, J, Ajovalasit, M, AJOVALASIT, MARCO   +3 more
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Mid‐upper arm circumference is associated with liver steatosis and fibrosis in patients with metabolic‐associated fatty liver disease: A population based observational study

Hepatology Communications, 2022
Metabolic‐associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a series of liver diseases based on liver steatosis and metabolic disorders. Steatosis, as the core factor in MAFLD diagnosis, and fibrosis, as the major determinant of adverse outcomes of MAFLD, need ...
Xiaoxiao Wang, Xiaohe Li, Rui Jin, Jia Yang, Rui Huang, Lai Wei, Feng Liu, Huiying Rao   +7 more
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Occupational cold exposure and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome – a population-based study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022
Background Cold exposure is an underrecognized occupational hazard that may increase the risk of peripheral nerve entrapment. The aim of this study was to determine if self-reported occupational exposure to contact and ambient cooling was associated with
Albin Stjernbrandt, Per Vihlborg, Viktoria Wahlström, Jens Wahlström, Charlotte Lewis   +4 more
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Empowering and conquering infirmity of visually impaired using AI‐technology equipped with object detection and real‐time voice feedback system in healthcare application

CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik, Shahzad Hassan, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Saddaf Rubab, Usman Tariq, Monia Hamdi, Hela Elmannai, Ye Jin Kim, Jae‐Hyuk Cha   +8 more
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Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Rheumatology, 2019
Use of vibrating tools often leads to development of hand-arm vibration syndrome. It manifests with vascular symptoms, neurologic (carpal tunnel syndrome) and musculoskeletal symptoms (impaired grip strength, osteoarthritis, bone necrosis).
Barbara Nieradko-Iwanicka
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