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Sex‐Stratified Association of Regional Dopamine Transporter Binding With Disease Progression in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To clarify the clinical relevance of dopamine transporter single‐photon emission computed tomography (DAT‐SPECT) abnormalities in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with a prespecified focus on sex‐stratified associations with disease progression and short‐term prognosis.
Tomoya Kawazoe, Keizo Sugaya, Kentaro Hayashi, Keiko Hino, Yasuhiro Nakata, Kota Bokuda, Toshio Shimizu, Kazushi Takahashi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Variable Parameter Ambient Vibration Control Method Based on Quasi-Zero Stiffness in Robotic Drilling Systems

Machines, 2021
Vibrations in the aircraft assembly building will affect the precision of the robotic drilling system. A variable stiffness and damping semiactive vibration control mechanism with quasi-zero stiffness characteristics is developed.
Laixi Zhang, Chenming Zhao, Feng Qian, Jaspreet Singh Dhupia, Mingliang Wu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Does Long‐Term Lower Extremity Strength Training in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis and Varus Alignment Reduce Knee Joint Loading During Gait?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective We examined whether 18 months of strength training in individuals with knee varus alignment and medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) reduced knee joint loads during walking compared to an attention control group. Methods This study was a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial that compared the effects of strength training to a ...
Stephen P. Messier, Matthew N. Vigliotti, Paige E. Rice, Brian Pietrosimone, Shannon L. Mihalko, Edward H. Ip, Richard F. Loeser, David J. Hunter, Ali Guermazi, Ryan Hill, Santiago Saldana, Kim L. Bennell, Paul DeVita   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design and analysis of a novel variable stiffness joints with robots

Advances in Mechanical Engineering
This paper presents the design of a symmetric variable stiffness joint that employs worm gear and sliding helical transmissions to adjust the effective length of the leaf springs.
Feng Wei, Lixiang Zhang, Yeming Zhang, Shuping Li, Ke Yao, Cunjian Li   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Moderators of the Effects of Exercise and Manual Therapy for People With Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to investigate potential moderators influencing the effects of manual therapy and exercise therapy on pain and functional outcomes in individuals with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis, using data from the MOA trial. This is a secondary analysis of data from the MOA trial that compares the clinical effectiveness of manual ...
Daniel Cury Ribeiro, Sarah E. Lamb, J. Haxby Abbott   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Formal and Informal Social Care in People With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: A Cross‐Sectional Multicenter Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are leading causes of physical disability, necessitating support with activities of daily living. This study describes social care received by patients with RMDs in two disparate regions of England: Salford (urban) and Norfolk (rural).
Mehreen Somro, Karen Durrant, William G. Dixon, John McBeth, Alex MacGregor, Max Yates, Jenny H. Humphreys   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos, José Miguel Sequí‐Sabater, Diego Benavent   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing Different Methods of Activating the Variable Stiffness Function of a Pediatric Variable Stiffness Colonoscope

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, 2008
Previous studies on variable stiffness colonoscopes showed mixed results. Different methods of activating the variable stiffness function were used and might explain part of the controversy. To determine the most efficient way of activating the variable stiffness function, this study compared 3 methods (no activation, regular activation, activation on ...
Hsieh, Yu-Hsi, Zhou, An-Liang, Lin, Hwai-Jeng   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

A Variable Stiffness Analysis Model for Large Complex Thin-Walled Guide Rail

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2016
Large complex thin-walled guide rail has complicated structure and no uniform low rigidity. The traditional cutting simulations are time consuming due to huge computation especially in large workpiece.
Wang Xiaolong, Wang Aimin, Lv Yanpeng
doaj   +1 more source

A Return to Normality: A Descriptive Qualitative Interview Study Exploring the Patient Experience of Gout Flare Resolution

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart, Anne Horne, Angelo Gaffo, Lisa K. Stamp, N. Lawrence Edwards, Nicola Dalbeth   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source