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Modeling reinforcement structures in textile aimed at biomechanical purposes [PDF]

, 2019
While sporting, muscles, tendons and the body in general come under extreme loads which may lead to wrong movements and injuries which impact the performance or lead to mandatory rest.
Li, Ziyuan, Malengier, Benny, Reynders, Dorien, Van Langenhove, Lieva, Vasile, Simona-Ileana   +4 more
core  

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries: Knowledge Levels of Nurses and the Affecting Factors

Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences
BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study aimed to determine nurses’ knowledge of pressure injuries caused by medical devices and the factors that influence this level of knowledge. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. The study sample
Kezban Yayman, Gülten Sucu Dağ
doaj   +1 more source

Predicting and Comparing the Subjective Health Experience of Older Cancer Survivors and Non‐Cancer Survivors: A Modeling Approach

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This study underscores the significant influence of frailty and vitality on the subjective health experience of older cancer survivors with acceptance and control emerging as salient mediators. These findings affirm the conceptual and empirical robustness of the model highlighting its potential utility in shaping future interventions for older cancer ...
Damien S. E. Broekharst, Sjaak Bloem, Eline J. Mertens, Nathascha Hanzen, Michel van Agthoven   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutritional Support for Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries in Adults: An Integrative Narrative Literature Review

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research
Introduction and Objectives: Pressure injuries (PIs) are a significant issue for international healthcare systems. Particularly common among older adults with reduced mobility, PIs represent a considerable socio-healthcare burden ...
Giovanni Cangelosi, Francesco Sacchini, Sara Morales Palomares, Marco Sguanci, Federico Biondini, Stefano Mancin, Antonella Amendola, Gaetano Ferrara, Gabriele Caggianelli, Fabio Petrelli   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Heel Pressure Injuries

Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 2021
Barbara, Delmore, Elizabeth A, Ayello
openaire   +3 more sources

Re‐Awakening Public Attention to the Silent Pandemic of Cancer Among Older Adults in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As global populations age, cancer is increasingly becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite accounting for the majority of new cancer cases and deaths, older individuals remain underrepresented in cancer research, clinical guidelines, and health ...
Ibrahim Bidemi Abdullateef, Sunkanmi Folorunsho, Abdulazeez Opeyemi Abdulganiyu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimal l-arginine dosage for pressure injury healing in home care settings: a six-month retrospective analysis

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundPressure injuries present a significant challenge for patients receiving home care, particularly those with limited mobility. Although l-arginine supplementation has shown promise for wound healing, the optimal dosage remains unclear.
Nai-Ching Chen, Lihui Pu, Tai-Yang Huang, Chia-Shu Lin, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Yu-Yu Li, Yu-Yu Li   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Stress‐Induced Hyperglycemia on In‐Hospital Medical Complications in Patients With Acute Stroke: From a Large‐Scale Nationwide Longitudinal Registry

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims This study aimed to explore the relationship between stress‐induced hyperglycemia (SIH) and in‐hospital medical complications in patients with acute stroke. Methods We enrolled 865,765 patients with acute stroke from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance cohort.
Xintong Song, Yi Ju, Hongqiu Gu, Zhikai Zhu, Zixiao Li, Qian Zhang, Xingquan Zhao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Calibrated forceps model of spinal cord compression injury. [PDF]

, 2015
Compression injuries of the murine spinal cord are valuable animal models for the study of spinal cord injury (SCI) and spinal regenerative therapy.
Ariza, Jeanelle, Martínez-Cerdeño, Verónica, McDonough, Ashley, Monterrubio, Angela   +3 more
core   +2 more sources