Pub Date : 2020-01-31DOI: 10.31525/ct1-nct04250870
M. W. Tichy, A. Tichy
Through disuse and aging, many muscles and joints in the elderly lose their flexibility and range of motion. A flexibility testing bench and a stretch bench were designed for measuring flexibility and supporting a variety of exercises to combat inelasticity. Flexibility is an essential component of physical fitness, regardless of age, and fitness programs must be adapted to meet the needs of the elderly.
{"title":"Physical fitness in the elderly.","authors":"M. W. Tichy, A. Tichy","doi":"10.31525/ct1-nct04250870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31525/ct1-nct04250870","url":null,"abstract":"Through disuse and aging, many muscles and joints in the elderly lose their flexibility and range of motion. A flexibility testing bench and a stretch bench were designed for measuring flexibility and supporting a variety of exercises to combat inelasticity. Flexibility is an essential component of physical fitness, regardless of age, and fitness programs must be adapted to meet the needs of the elderly.","PeriodicalId":76133,"journal":{"name":"Medical instrumentation","volume":"16 1 1","pages":"20-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47773969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Fujita, Yoko Shiotani, Yuko Takada, S. Nishimura
Abstract Introduction: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion places preterm infants with non-oliguria at high risk of cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia. Potassium adsorption filters (PAFs) can remove potassium from RBCs.
{"title":"Effects of using potassium adsorption filters on saline-filled and saline-removed methods for the removal of potassium from red blood cell solutions","authors":"H. Fujita, Yoko Shiotani, Yuko Takada, S. Nishimura","doi":"10.7243/2052-6962-4-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7243/2052-6962-4-1","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000Introduction: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion places preterm infants with non-oliguria at high risk of cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia. Potassium adsorption filters (PAFs) can remove potassium from RBCs.","PeriodicalId":76133,"journal":{"name":"Medical instrumentation","volume":"4 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71382490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract There are many different methods for the assessment of whole blood viscosity, but not every pathology unit has equipment for any of the methods. Whole blood viscosity can be extrapolated from haematocrit and total serum
{"title":"Plasma viscosity and whole blood viscosity as diagnostic tools of blood abnormalities by using simple syringe method","authors":"M. A. Elblbesy","doi":"10.7243/2052-6962-2-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7243/2052-6962-2-5","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000There are many different methods for the assessment of whole blood viscosity, but not every pathology unit has equipment for any of the methods. Whole blood viscosity can be extrapolated from haematocrit and total serum","PeriodicalId":76133,"journal":{"name":"Medical instrumentation","volume":"2 1","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71382488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract Non-uniformity of electromagnetic fields created by excitation coils in MRI scanners is an important factor, which must be measured and characterized in order to deliver adequate images and comply with safety regulations.
{"title":"A technique for measuring spatial distribution of electromagnetic fields created by radio-frequency coils in MRI scanners","authors":"A. Protopopov","doi":"10.7243/2052-6962-2-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7243/2052-6962-2-4","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000Non-uniformity of electromagnetic fields created by excitation coils in MRI scanners is an important factor, \u0000 which must be measured and characterized in order to deliver adequate images and comply with safety \u0000 regulations.","PeriodicalId":76133,"journal":{"name":"Medical instrumentation","volume":"2 1","pages":"4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71382486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract Quench of a superconducting magnet in MRI scanners may cause damage to the coil, but is unavoidable in some situations. Knowledge of the temporal evolution of current and the maximum temperature developed in the coil make it
{"title":"Analytical formulas for current dynamics and peak temperature during quench in MRI","authors":"A. Protopopov","doi":"10.7243/2052-6962-2-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7243/2052-6962-2-3","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000Quench of a superconducting magnet in MRI scanners may cause damage to the coil, but is unavoidable in some situations. Knowledge \u0000 of the temporal evolution of current and the maximum temperature developed in the coil make it","PeriodicalId":76133,"journal":{"name":"Medical instrumentation","volume":"2 1","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71382484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract Background: Interaction of microwaves with water molecules has been found to be a very sensitive probe of molecular surroundings. It has been shown that the dielectric properties of saliva extracted from the
摘要背景:微波与水分子的相互作用是一种非常敏感的分子环境探针。研究表明,从唾液中提取的介电特性
{"title":"In vivo dielectric measuring instrument using picosecond pulse for detection of oral cancer","authors":"A. A. Ranade, M. M. Joshi, R. Deore, S. Mehrotra","doi":"10.7243/2052-6962-2-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7243/2052-6962-2-1","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000Background: Interaction of microwaves with water molecules has been found to be a very sensitive probe of molecular surroundings. \u0000 It has been shown that the dielectric properties of saliva extracted from the","PeriodicalId":76133,"journal":{"name":"Medical instrumentation","volume":"2 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71382482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objectives: To review recent advances in imaging modalities available for diagnosis and surveillance of superficial bladder cancer. Methods: Detailed PubMed searches were performed using the terms "fluorescence cystoscopy," "narrow-band imaging," and "optical coherence tomography" with "bladder cancer" and "urothelial carcinoma." Relevant literature was selected for analysis. We explored the clinical evidence to support the use of these technologies for the detection and surveillance of bladder cancer. Results: Fluorescence cystoscopy, narrow-band imaging, and optical coherence tomography are designed to improve the visualization of bladder cancer. These technological advancements have demonstrated an improvement in the detection of bladder cancer, including carcinoma in situ. Fluorescence cystoscopy has also been shown to decrease residual tumor rates and improve recurrence free survival. Both fluorescence cystoscopy and narrow-band imaging have a relatively high false positive rate. Optical coherence tomography can estimate bladder tumor stage without an invasive biopsy, however data is lacking in diagnostic accuracy. Conclusions: Evidence for the utility of fluorescence cystoscopy, narrow-band imaging, and optical coherence tomography has begun to compile. Fluorescence cystoscopy has the most evidence supporting its clinical applications. Low specificity currently limits these novel technologies from widespread use. More prospective studies are needed particularly of narrow band imaging, and optical coherence tomography. In addition, further research is necessary to determine the long-term impact of these technologies on recurrence, progression, and survival of bladder cancer.
{"title":"Advances in cystoscopic surveillance of superficial bladder cancer: detection of the invisible tumor","authors":"N. Hale, S. Deem","doi":"10.7243/2052-6962-1-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7243/2052-6962-1-6","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To review recent advances in imaging modalities available for diagnosis and surveillance of superficial bladder cancer. Methods: Detailed PubMed searches were performed using the terms \"fluorescence cystoscopy,\" \"narrow-band imaging,\" and \"optical coherence tomography\" with \"bladder cancer\" and \"urothelial carcinoma.\" Relevant literature was selected for analysis. We explored the clinical evidence to support the use of these technologies for the detection and surveillance of bladder cancer. Results: Fluorescence cystoscopy, narrow-band imaging, and optical coherence tomography are designed to improve the visualization of bladder cancer. These technological advancements have demonstrated an improvement in the detection of bladder cancer, including carcinoma in situ. Fluorescence cystoscopy has also been shown to decrease residual tumor rates and improve recurrence free survival. Both fluorescence cystoscopy and narrow-band imaging have a relatively high false positive rate. Optical coherence tomography can estimate bladder tumor stage without an invasive biopsy, however data is lacking in diagnostic accuracy. Conclusions: Evidence for the utility of fluorescence cystoscopy, narrow-band imaging, and optical coherence tomography has begun to compile. Fluorescence cystoscopy has the most evidence supporting its clinical applications. Low specificity currently limits these novel technologies from widespread use. More prospective studies are needed particularly of narrow band imaging, and optical coherence tomography. In addition, further research is necessary to determine the long-term impact of these technologies on recurrence, progression, and survival of bladder cancer.","PeriodicalId":76133,"journal":{"name":"Medical instrumentation","volume":"1 1","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71382480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Gianesin, A. Caminata, P. Beruto, F. Romoli, M. Marinelli
Abstract Background: The knowledge of liver iron overload is essential for the diagnosis and the therapy of diseases which induce systemic iron overload in the body. The liver needle biopsy is a well-known invasive
背景:了解肝铁超载对诊断和治疗引起全身铁超载的疾病至关重要。肝穿刺活检是一种众所周知的侵入性检查
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Abstract Visual dysfunction after traumatic brain injury is prevalent. The determination of the presence of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and the assessment of the degree of injury in the field can be difficult and time consuming,
{"title":"Automating the assessment of visual dysfunction after traumatic brain injury","authors":"Eric L. Singman","doi":"10.7243/2052-6962-1-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7243/2052-6962-1-3","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000Visual dysfunction after traumatic brain injury is prevalent. The determination of the presence of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and the assessment of the degree of injury in the field can be difficult and time consuming,","PeriodicalId":76133,"journal":{"name":"Medical instrumentation","volume":"1 1","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71382433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}