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Inversion of Left Ventricular Axial Shortening: In Silico Proof of Concept for Treatment of HFpEF

Bioengineering
Left ventricular (LV) longitudinal function is mechanically coupled to the elasticity of the ascending aorta (AA). The pathophysiologic link between a stiff AA and reduced longitudinal strain and the subsequent deterioration in longitudinal LV systolic ...
Wolfgang A. Goetz, Jiang Yao, Michael Brener, Rishi Puri, Martin Swaans, Simon Schopka, Sigrid Wiesner, Marcus Creutzenberg, Horst Sievert, Ghassan S. Kassab   +9 more
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Bedside test for estimating stiff index in mechanically ventilated ARDS patient: a pilot study

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2023
Stiff index is defined as the proportion of lung tissue elasticity in relation to chest wall elasticity to pertain to its cyclic tidal volume. It is meant to reflect the risk of overloading lung pressure.
E. Fatma, Gamal A. Rahman, M. Algendy, M. Mahmoud, A. Mona, T. Yousra   +5 more
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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
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Stiff person syndrome presenting with sudden onset of shortness of breath and difficulty moving the right arm: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2010
Introduction First described in 1956, stiff person syndrome is characterized by episodes of slowly progressive stiffness and rigidity in both the paraspinal and limb muscles.
Hunt Thomas, Martin Kate, Goodson Bradley   +2 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Shoe Bending Stiffness Influence on Lower Extremity Energetics in Consecutive Jump Take-Off

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2022
Objective. This study examined the influence of shoe bending stiffness on lower extremity energetics in the take-off phase of consecutive jump. Methods. Fifteen basketball and volleyball players wearing control shoes and stiff shoes performed consecutive
Sheng-Wei Jia, Fan Yang, Yi Wang, Tongtong Guo, Wing-Kai Lam   +4 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
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Arterial stiffness

JRSM Cardiovascular Disease, 2012
Measurements of biomechanical properties of arteries have become an important surrogate outcome used in epidemiological and interventional cardiovascular research. Structural and functional differences of vessels in the arterial tree result in a dampening of pulsatility and smoothing of blood flow as it progresses to capillary level. A loss of arterial
Quinn, Ursula, Tomlinson, Laurie A, Cockcroft, John R   +2 more
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Nanoparticles: Strained and Stiff [PDF]

Science, 2004
Nanoparticles may contain unusual forms of structural disorder that can substantially modify materials properties and thus cannot solely be considered as small pieces of bulk material. We have developed a method to quantify intermediate-range order in 3.4-nanometer-diameter zinc sulfide nanoparticles and show that structural coherence is lost over ...
Gilbert, Benjamin, Huang, Feng, Zhang, Hengzhong, Waychunas, Glenn A., Banfield, Jillian F.   +4 more
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Harnessing immunosurveillance: current developments and future directions in cancer immunotherapy

ImmunoTargets and Therapy, 2014
Maureen L Drakes, Patrick J Stiff Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA Abstract: Despite improved methods of cancer detection and disease management over the
Drakes ML, Stiff PJ
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