fatigue Articles
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What are fatigue countermeasures?
Generally, a countermeasure is an action taken to reduce or avoid the effects of an undesirable condition or situation. In managing fatigue, appropriate countermeasures can help improve alertness, maintain performance, and reduce drowsiness. Taking appropriate countermeasures at appropriate times should be a cornerstone of a fatigue risk management system (FRMS), and understanding more about ...
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Identification of psychosocial stress factors in an industrial environment
Industries are mostly considered as the hub of physical activities, but for the engineers working there at different levels, the job is more of the mental type than the physical one. Every organisation has its own socio-environment, and thus, its own psychosocial stress factors. The employees have to work under these stressors that induce in them mental fatigue. This paper identifies the main ...
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The effect of mixing technique on fatigue of bone cement when stress concentrations are present
Mixing techniques used to reduce porosity in bone cement demonstrate large improvements in fatigue behaviour in test specimens, but do not appear to reduce the rate of loosening of implants in vivo. We examined data showing the effect of notches on fatigue strength and found, surprisingly, that notches with low stress-concentration factors (Kt Keywords: mixing technique, fatigue strength, bone ...
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Flight crew stress and fatigue in low-cost commercial air operations - an appraisal
It has been suggested that the "low-cost" model of air travel generates excessive levels of stress and fatigue amongst flight crew. Pilots were interviewed at a UK-registered low-cost carrier (LCC). Most said they felt stressed and fatigued. Despite its subjectivity, the pilots' testimony suggests that stress and fatigue are issues that merit close attention - not least because events ...
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AST 250kg load cell and cancer research
A study was approved by The University of Western Sydney Human Research Ethics to determine whether resistance training improves fatigue and quality of life in previously inactive breast cancer survivors. Upper body strength was measured by the force output during a unilateral isometric chest press. The force was measured using our AST 250kg Load Cell. The study found that 16 weeks of ...
By PT Limited
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Influence of a novel radiopacifier (nano-sized strontia particles) on in vitro properties of a PMMA bone cement for use in total joint replacements
In literature reports on strontia-containing PMMA bone cements, the strontia was combined with another material, micron-sized particles were used and in vitro fatigue data are sparse. The present report is on the in vitro characterisation of a strontia-containing PMMA bone cement in which nano-sized strontia particles that were not combined with any other material were used (NANOSRO cement). ...
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Effects of intermittent overloads on fatigue of PMMA bone cement
PMMA bone cements are widely used in orthopaedics, but questions remain as to their long term durability. Although fatigue of bone cements has been widely studied, the effects of variable amplitude loading are not fully understood. This paper presents a novel method using a crossover experimental design, in which a crack is propagated under ΔK control and a series of different overload patterns ...
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Academic research conclusion: Is exercising inside hyperbaric chamber the next big thing?
The beneficial effects of hyperoxia supplementation on oxygen transport system capacity, lactic acid metabolism capacity, power output performance, and endurance exercise tolerance have been described in multiple previous studies (Sperlich et al., 2017; Cardinale and Ekblom, 2018). With regard to exercise performance, Knight et al. (1993) used a combination of femoral arterial and venous ...
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A Treatment Proposal with Lower Extremity Robotic Devices: Performance of Postural Analysis and Determination of Exercises Using the REX Robot
Exercise is an intervention commonly used in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS). The more recent understanding is that exercise is a very important part of maintaining functional independence in individuals with MS. Many studies and research has shown that properly prescribed exercise programs can decrease impairments in MS, as well as improving activities of daily living, and quality of ...
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The Future of COVID-19 and Vaccinations
Coronavirus 2021 COVID-19 is nearing the one-year mark in the United States with over 26.2 million cases to date. While cases in the United States are still doubling their daily totals, many people worldwide are experiencing pandemic fatigue. Just before the end of 2020, companies like Moderna and Pfizer, with help from many C & A Scientific customers, were able to provide a solution ...
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Noise Pollution and Mental Health
Living or working in continual loud noise can be annoying – but did you know it’s bad for your mental health too? Whether you live next to a busy main road, with the constant hum of traffic, or you work in a noisy factory; excess noise can negatively impact your wellbeing. It can make you feel stressed and annoyed and it can also cause a lack of sleep, especially if it goes on for 24 ...
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Socks To Me: The Best Running Compression Socks
When you feel depressed, sometimes you need to feel better with a big bear hug. So, when you let your legs complete their steps through a tough run, think that a little squeeze may just help them make sense. Of course, this is a very scientific way to look at it - but there is ample evidence that compression can help recover after a tough physical attack. The judges still don't know if ...
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Hockey & Skate Insoles
Insoles and orthotic arch supports designed to provide support and shock absorption in hockey skates, ice skates, and roller skates. Why might you need a different insole? Matching your arch type to the correct insole creates full contact between the sole of the foot and the skate. By providing full contact to the foot's sole, the structure of the foot is fully activated stimulating a greater ...
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Why open-source AI platforms are the future of patient health tracking in clinical trials
Imagine you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer and you’re enrolled in a clinical trial for a promising new drug. You notice that after chemotherapy you struggle with occasional fatigue. Yet, whenever you visit your doctor every couple of weeks, you feel fine. This is not only a frustrating experience for patients, but it can also compromise the safety data in a clinical trial. The ...
By AiCure
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Post-COVID Rehabilitation - Case Study
Rehabilitation of Anneleen, 26 years Sporty woman Hospitalisation after SARS-CoV-2 infection Cognitive difficulties (memory impairment) A few months ago, Anneleen ended up in hospital with a COVID infection. Due to her extreme and persistent shortness of breath, she stayed in the Respiratory Department for several weeks. During her stay in hospital, she fortunately did not have to be ...
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User testimonial : R. Royer Centre Brain-Moove
Raphaël ROYER, founder and director at Centre Brain-Moove, shares his experience with us : “ Having used transcutaneous vibration for a long time, I naturally turned towards the almost daily use of Vibramoov in the context of brain injury patients. The use of Vibramoov gives hope and different management possibilities for patients with neurodegenerative diseases (Multiple ...
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What Material Is PP Plastic?
PP plastic refers to plastic made of polypropylene (PP for short). Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer, a synthetic plastic made by polymerizing propylene monomer. During the polymerization process, the molecular structure of propylene monomers are repeatedly connected to form polymer chains, ultimately forming polypropylene. PP is a very common and versatile plastic with many excellent ...
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Impact of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) on quality of life
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) has a substantial negative impact on quality of life and almost 70% of patients experienced major LARS 1-11 years after rectal surgery. Rectal cancer patients experience symptoms of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) several years after their rectal surgery with a substantial impact on quality of life (QoL) as shown in this observational cohort study. ...
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MCS -- is it still an issue?
At AllerAir, we often get questions about environmental illnesses and chemical sensitivities. Those not be affected by everyday chemicals may dismiss the notion of a chemical sensitivity disorder altogether. Others need more evidence or research. In the medical community, there have been many published studies, theories and treatment suggestions, but to date, there is no officially recognized ...
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Top 4 Things to Know About the Global Sleep Apnea Devices Market
The sleep apnea device market has undergone rapid transformation, driven by growing awareness about the consequences associated with disruptive or poor sleep conditions. Sleep apnea is a severe sleeping disorder in which a person experiences interruptive breathing or loud snoring. Long-term untreated or undiagnosed sleep apnea can cause several health problems, such as daytime sleepiness, ...
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