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Elastic Curves With Variable Bending Stiffness

Studies in Applied Mathematics
ABSTRACTWe study stationary points of the bending energy of curves subject to constraints on the arc length and the curve's holonomy while simultaneously allowing for a variable bending stiffness along the arc length of the curve. Physically, this can be understood as a model for an elastic wire with isotropic cross section of varying thickness.
Gross, Oliver, Pinkall, Ulrich, Wahl, Moritz   +2 more
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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
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Preliminary Design and Control of an Ankle Rehabilitation Robot With Variable Stiffness Actuator

IEEE Access
Intrinsic robotic compliance is crucial for enhancing the safety of physical human-robot interaction. This study proposes a variable stiffness ankle rehabilitation robot for rehabilitation training.
Laibin Luo, Zhe Wei, Yao Sun, Wenxin Zhang, Jie Zhou   +4 more
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MECHANICAL VIBRATION CONTROL USING VARIABLE STIFFNESS ACTUATOR

Journal of Engineering, 2006
Active control strategy had been used for controlling the vibration response, with considering the simplification in the design and keep away from complexity and high cost in order to extend the actual application of the active control systems.
Bahaa Ibraheem Kazem, Yarub Omer Naji
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The validity and inter-relationship of subjective and objective measurements of stiffness in human joints [PDF]

, 1988
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory disease characterised by pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of function. Severity of these symptoms is extremely variable both between patients and over time in individual patients.
Rhind, Valerie M.
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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

From Adult to Adolescent: Alignment in Clinical Trials and Outcomes in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases encompassing axial and peripheral forms, with up to 20% of patients developing symptoms before age 16. Despite this substantial pediatric burden, treatment options for juvenile‐onset SpA (JSpA), particularly those with axial disease (axJSpA), remain limited.
Pamela F. Weiss, Judith A. Smith, Robert A. Colbert, Erin Treemarcki, Michael H. Weisman, Walter P. Maksymowych, Hermine I. Brunner, for the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network, and Pediatric Rheumatology Collaborative Study Group Advisory Council   +9 more
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Structural Design of a Multi-Stage Variable Stiffness Manipulator Based on Low-Melting-Point Alloys

Technologies
Soft manipulators have garnered significant research attention in recent years due to their flexibility and adaptability. However, the inherent flexibility of these manipulators imposes limitations on their load-bearing capacity and stability. To address
Moufa Ye, Lin Guo, An Wang, Wei Dong, Yongzhuo Gao, Hui Dong   +5 more
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Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a Disease Activity Index for the Assessment of VEXAS Syndrome (VEXAS‐DAI)

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X‐linked, autoinflammatory, somatic syndrome (VEXAS) syndrome is characterized by a complex spectrum of inflammatory and hematologic manifestations. Clinical research to identify effective therapies is urgently needed but is hindered by the lack of validated outcome measures.
Kevin Byram, Heřman Mann, Danielle Hammond, Onima Chowdhury, Sinisa Savic, Yohei Kirino, Carmelo Gurnari, Maël Heiblig, Thibault Comont, Arsène Mekinian, Mrinal M. Patnaik, Lachelle D. Weeks, Gary Ho, Adam Al‐Hakim, Scott Goldberg, Marcela A. Ferrada, Sophie Georgin‐Lavialle, Peter C. Grayson, Emma M. Groarke, Bhavisha Patel, Megan Sullivan, Sarah A. Buckley, Bryan G. Harder, Raman Garcha, David B. Beck, Matthew J. Koster   +25 more
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