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Characteristics of Sensitive Scalp in French Women and Comparison With Scalp Dermatoses

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background A sensitive scalp is a particular location of sensitive skin, characterised by the occurrence of unpleasant sensations which cannot be explained by a skin disease. It is a common syndrome that could affect 30%–50% of women. Clinical data are scarce, and the impact on the quality of life poorly described.
Ficheux Anne‐Sophie, Melessike Kristel, Misery Laurent, Brenaut Emilie   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of motorcycle helmet availability and cost in retail outlets: outcomes of a market survey in northern Ghana

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Morbidity and mortality from road traffic crashes are steadily increasing globally and they remain a major public health challenge. This burden is disproportionately borne by low-and middle-income countries, especially Sub-Saharan Africa where
Benjamin Noble Adjei, Emmanuel K. Nakua, Peter Donkor, John Amissah, Daniel Gyaase, Yeetey Enuameh, Charles Mock   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Regulation vs. the Market: The Case of Bicycle Safety (Part I) [PDF]

, 1991
This part of the article describes events leading to the creation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - and the on-going debate between those who believe safety regulation is necessary and those who believe that market forces can achieve acceptable
Petty, Ross D.
core   +3 more sources

Cyclists need helmets [PDF]

BMJ, 1988
This short article reviews recent evidence that cycling is second only to motorcycling as the most dangerous form of travel per mile. A brief summary of recent medical evidence which shows that pedal cyclists are more likely to suffer a head injury than motorcyclists, and that those dying suffer, on average, more severe head injuries than motorcyclists
openaire   +2 more sources

A Hybrid RF Coil for Whole‐Brain Imaging in Non‐Human Primates at 7 T

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Ultra‐high field MRI (≥ 7 T) offers unprecedented potential for mapping non‐human primate (NHP) brain function. However, complex electromagnetic systems are required to meet the challenges of UHF imaging and the mechanical demands of awake NHP studies.
Elias Djaballah, Éric Giacomini, Paul‐François Gapais, Michel Luong, Alexis Amadon, Qi Zhu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The influence of helmet certification in motorcycle helmets protective performance

Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences
The convenience of online shopping has increased access to a vast array of helmet options and deals for motorcyclists. However, the e-commerce enables an influx of unverified and potentially hazardous helmets lacking the rigorous quality control into the
Nurul Qastalani Radzuan, Mohd Hasnun Arif Hassan , Mohd Nadzeri Omar , Khairil Anwar Abu Kassim   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relative Odds of Neck Pain to Helmet Use Among Motorcyclists: a Case-Control Study [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Neck pain is a widespread problem among motorcyclists, which is often neglected. There is limited research on the motorcycle's ergonomics, particularly in the context of the interaction between the riders and motorcycle.
Arslan, H. R. (Hafiz), Badar, H. M. (Hafiz), Butt, M. S. (Muhammad)   +2 more
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Management of positional plagiocephaly—helmet or no helmet? [PDF]

Child's Nervous System, 2014
Dear Editor: The “Back to Sleep Campaign” to prevent sudden infant death syndrome has led to a significant increase in the incidence of positional plagiocephaly. This clinical entity with an abnormal head shape is not the result of craniosynostosis, which represents a premature closure of cranial sutures, but rather a purely cosmetic problem caused by ...
Jenny, Benoît, Smoll, Nicolas, Rilliet, Benedict, Gautschi, Oliver   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Concussed: Unintended Consequences of the Guardian Cap Mandate in the NFL

Southern Economic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Guardian Caps are padded shells worn over American football helmets to cushion impacts and reduce concussion risks. In 2022, the NFL mandated their use for specific position groups during preseason practices, later expanding this requirement. While the league praised the Caps for enhancing player safety, skeptics argue they may promote riskier
Kerianne Lawson Rubenstein, Todd Nesbit
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Snowboarding Helmets in Mitigation of the Biomechanical Responses of Head Surrogate

Applied Sciences
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) during snowboarding sports is a major concern. A robust evaluation of existing snowboarding helmets is desired. Head kinematics (i.e., linear acceleration, angular velocity, angular acceleration) and associated brain ...
Atul Harmukh, Shailesh G. Ganpule
doaj   +1 more source