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Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This review traces three decades of technological evolution in robot‐assisted fracture reduction systems, from early robotic concepts to clinically oriented platforms. Key advances in robotic architecture, navigation, path planning, interaction control, and surgical integration are summarized, while current translational challenges and future ...
Shaolong Kuang +5 more
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Journal of Occupational Medicine and ToxicologyIntroduction Sedentary behavior (including prolonged sitting) is a form of physical inactivity that has a negative impact on health, possibly including musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs). The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which time
T. H. An Dang +5 more
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International Journal of Hypertension, 2020 Purpose. We investigated the association between occupational physical activity, leisure-time physical activity, and sedentary lifestyle with hypertension by adherence with aerobic exercise in middle-aged and elderly women. Methods.
Mikyung Ryu +4 more
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An Active Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthosis With Torque‐Dense, Low‐Impedance Knee Actuation
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This article presents the simulation, design, and clinical validation of a robotic active KAFO with torque‐sensitive actuation. By passively and continuously adapting the transmission ratio in response to the knee torque, the torque‐sensitive actuator overcomes the tradeoff between torque, weight, and impedance observed in conventional robot actuators,
Brendon Ortolano +4 more
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Associations of Prolonged Occupational Sitting with the Spectrum of Kidney Disease: Results from a Cohort of a Half-Million Asian Adults. [PDF]
Sports Med Open, 2022 Tsai MK +5 more
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Food insecurity and unemployment among immigrants in the United States
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Immigrants can be more vulnerable to economic downturns and, during periods of economic hardship, more likely to experience food insecurity compared to natives. This study examines the differential effect of the unemployment rate on the probability of being food insecure among diverse groups of immigrant households relative to natives in the ...
Siwen Zhou +3 more
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Firefighters face an array of stressors due to the demands of their occupation, leading to a high prevalence of mental health challenges. Social prescribing represents a novel approach to healthcare that emphasizes a holistic view of health and wellbeing.
Janice Ikeda +2 more
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The Effect of an Electronic Passive Prompt Intervention on Prolonged Occupational Sitting and Light-Intensity Physical Activity in Desk-Based Adults Working from Home during COVID-19 in Ireland. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 Buffey AJ +3 more
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Accidents in the Chemical Industry: A Scoping Review Focused on Causal Factors
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Although occupational safety in the chemical industry is an area of ongoing research worldwide, chemical incidents continue to occur, indicating the need to review the causes, assist in safety management, and identify problems in the quality of reporting. Methods A systematic search of studies published in English between January 1,
Željka Babić +7 more
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American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Informal waste pickers play a crucial role in urban recycling systems but often face precarious employment and systematic marginalization. This study examines the evolving demographic, occupational, and health trends of informal waste pickers in Hong Kong between 2018 and 2023.
Siu‐Ming Chan +6 more
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