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Accelerated Anthropometric Ageing Links Loss of Physical Function and Lower Extremity Body Mass. [PDF]
J Cachexia Sarcopenia MuscleABSTRACT Background Ageing is associated with anthropometric changes that have been linked to functional limitations and disease risk. However, previous work is limited to a few anthropometric measures, such as body mass index or waist‐to‐height ratio.
Tian Q +6 more
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An Engineered Glove for the Objective Assessment of Hand Dexterity in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis. [PDF]
ACR Open RheumatolObjective Hand disability is a major musculoskeletal functional impairment in systemic sclerosis (SSc), but its objective assessment remains challenging. The validated Hand Test System (HTS) engineered glove has provided quantitative dexterity data in rheumatic diseases.
Sulli A +10 more
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Effects of Spirulina Enrichment on Bread Quality: Color, Texture, Volatile, and Sensory Properties. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrThis study explored how the addition of 1%–2% Spirulina powder affects bread quality, focusing on color, texture, volatile compounds, and sensory characteristics. Spirulina mainly influenced bread color and volatile profile, while texture remained largely unchanged. The enriched samples also showed more pronounced bitter and marine notes.
Masino F +7 more
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The stretch-shortening cycle effect is not associated with cortical or spinal excitability modulations. [PDF]
J PhysiolAbstract figure legend Active muscle stretch before shortening increases force, work and power output compared with shortening only, which is known as the stretch–shortening cycle (SSC) effect. We explored whether neural modulations triggered by active muscle stretch persist during the SSC shortening phase, thereby potentially contributing to the SSC ...
Rissmann LF +4 more
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Land Degradation &Development, Volume 37, Issue 15, Page 11565-11582, September 2026.ABSTRACT Subalpine meadows play important roles in biodiversity conservation and soil carbon sequestration, but gully erosion poses a serious threat to their ecological stability. Soil shear strength (τ) is a key mechanical parameter for evaluating gully stability and soil resistance to failure. However, the spatial variation in soil shear strength and
Xiaofeng Yang +9 more
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Interactive Platform for Hand Motor Rehabilitation Using Electromyography and Optical Tracking
Applied SciencesFunctional hand rehabilitation requires adaptive and quantitative tools capable of addressing grip-specific challenges. This study presents Handly, an interactive virtual-reality (VR) platform that integrates surface electromyography (sEMG) and ...
Luz A. Garcia-Villalba +4 more
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Experimental Physiology, Volume 111, Issue 7, Page 3267-3279, 1 July 2026.Abstract This study investigated cerebral and neuromuscular responses to three exercise models: time trial (TT), maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max${{\dot{V}}_{{{{\mathrm{O}}}_2}{\mathrm{max}}}}$) and time to exhaustion (TTE). Fourteen participants completed the tests in the following order: V̇O2max${{\dot{V}}_{{{{\mathrm{O}}}_2}{\mathrm{max}}}}$, TT and ...
Caroline V. Robertson +3 more
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Fabric‐Based Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton Gloves: Advancements and Challenges
Advanced Materials Technologies, Volume 11, Issue 12, 18 June 2026.This review highlights interdisciplinary technological advances in fabric‐based robotic gloves, focusing on progress in design, fabrication, actuation, sensing, control, and power and energy requirements. It also addresses performance testing and validation, including biomechanical, strength, functional, user experience, and durability assessments, to ...
Ayse Feyza Yilmaz +2 more
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 48, Issue 3, Page 549-561, June 2026.The shampoo and conditioner bar formulations enhanced hair gloss, promoting softness, improved cuticle alignment, and effective protection of hair shafts against external aggressors. Findings from mechanical properties measurements indicate that the clay‐containing formulations enhance the mechanical strength of hair, contributing to stronger and more ...
João Pedro Gonçalves de Souza Soares +2 more
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Experimental Physiology, Volume 111, Issue 6, Page 2963-2974, 1 June 2026.Abstract Circulating cell‐free DNA (cfDNA), circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) and inflammatory cytokines have prognostic and predictive value in oncology. However, the effects of acute exercise on cfDNA levels are unknown. Here, we explore the kinetics of cfDNA, ctDNA and cytokines upon an incremental exercise test in a pilot cohort of cancer patients ...
Elmo W. I. Neuberger +10 more
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