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by:CuraVac Europe S.A. based inRixensart, BELGIUM
It is characterized by muscular fatigue leading to extreme weakness. The fatigue is caused by the loss of ability to convert nerve impulses into muscle ...
Manufactured by:Senzime AB Uppsala based inUppsala, SWEDEN
Like other technologies, EMG involves stimulation of a peripheral nerve and measurement of the response that is generated by the contraction of the innervated muscle. The difference from other technologies is that EMG measures an electrical event that occurs at the neuromuscular junction; the activation of postsynaptic receptors by acetylcholine (a chemical ...
by:molluSCAN-eye based inBordeaux, FRANCE
As we are aware, bivalves ventilate throughout the day, filter suspended plankton particles to feed themselves and “taste” the water constantly. For example, any abnormality deemed dangerous by the animal is translated by a change in behavior such as more or less long closure of the valves to protect themselves. Death, valves wide open and motionless, are the ultimate ...
Manufactured by:Senzime AB Uppsala based inUppsala, SWEDEN
Qualitative vs quantitative NMT monitoring- the neuromuscular assessment can be subjective or objective. Visual or tactile assessment of the twitch responses is considered qualitative (subjective) neuromuscular assessment, because the clinician guesses the degree of fade or recovery, instead of measuring the strength of responses. The result is therefore subjective and unreliable, regardless of ...
by:The Skin Lab based inBrisbane, AUSTRALIA
As we age, our skin gets thinner, drier and our collagen and elastin production slows. As a result, we start to see the signs of ageing form on our skin including wrinkles, creases and ...
Manufactured by:Synthasome Inc. based inDel Mar, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Tendons are a fibrous connective tissue which attach muscle to bone. Their key mechanical properties include: High tension strength (high ultimate failure load), and high stiffness (when a load is placed on a tendon it will resist stretching; tendons are only slightly elastic, usually only stretching up to 6 – 10% when ...