Arthroscopic Repair of the Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament by Mette Renate Andersen, M.D., Ph.D., Lise Benedikte Wendt Ræder, M.D., Ph.D., Are Haukåen Stødle, M.D., Ph.D.

“…This technical note describes arthroscopic anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament repair using knotless suture anchor fixation and suture button fixation.…”
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EAP-Swift: An Efficient Authentication and Key Generation Mechanism for Resource Constrained WSNs by Daniel Granlund, Christer Åhlund, Patrik Holmlund

“…Furthermore, we show that a battery lifetime of more than four years can be achieved when running the system on a regular button cell battery. Finally, the protocol was verified in terms of security using the AVISPA tool.…”
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Improved method of step length estimation based on inverted pendulum model by Qi Zhao, Boxue Zhang, Jingjing Wang, Wenquan Feng, Wenyan Jia, Mingui Sun

“…In this article, we estimate the step length of walking using a waist-worn wearable computer named eButton. Motion sensors within this device are used to record body movement from the trunk instead of extremities. …”
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A New Robust Method for Mobile Robot Multifloor Navigation in Distributed Life Science Laboratories by Ali A. Abdulla, Hui Liu, Norbert Stoll, Kerstin Thurow

“…This method proposes a solution for many technical issues including (a) mapping and localization with ceiling landmarks and a StarGazer module for achieving an accurate and low cost multifloor navigation system, (b) a new method for path planning to navigate across multiple floor environments called backbone method and embedded transportation management system, (c) elevator environment handler with the necessary procedures to interact with the elevator presenting a new approach for elevator entry button and internal buttons detection, and (d) communication system to get an expandable network; this method utilizes a TCP/IP network for the communication. …”
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Evaluation of different needle gauge blood collection sets (23G/25G) in aged patients by Rosada Adrian, Friedrich Katharina, Spieß Eileen, Prpic Monika, Müller-Werdan Ursula, Jahić Amir, Kappert Kai

“…We systematically compared two blood collection sets with different outer but equal inner diameters; different needle tips, and retract mechanisms in aged patients (Safety-Lok™, 23G, SL vs. UltraTouch™ Push Button, 25G, UT-PB) regarding clinical aspects and laboratory measurements.…”
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Blended Distance Learning: Search for an Optimal Format by I. V. Tsarenko

“…On-line classes were held in the period between sessions using BigBlueButton program.It was found that student majority estimate blended distance learning as most efficiency learning technique; half of questioning students consider that the quality of face-to-face and on-line learning is equal. …”
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A New Closed-Form Solution of the Side Abutment Pressure Distribution of Roadway by Liang Cheng, Yidong Zhang

“…Instability of coal wall is one of the hot-button and difficult issues in the study of coal mine ground control. …”
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Advancements in minimally invasive treatment of deltoid ligament injuries combined with distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries by Kun Liu, Xiaoyan Ji, Peng Su

“…Recent innovations, such as bioabsorbable screws, suture-button devices with elastic micromotion, and syndesmotic plates, have demonstrated potential in improving biomechanical stability while minimizing complications. …”
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TMJ Ankylosis: Multidisciplinary Approach of Treatment for Dentofacial Enhancement—A Case Report by Pavankumar Janardan Vibhute, Nitin Bhola, Rajiv M. Borle

“…Advancement sliding genioplasty was performed to enhance the chin button. Speech therapy and psychological counseling were also performed from time to time to boost up the self-esteem and self-confidence. …”
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Changeover method for biosafety cabinets using ozone gas. by Mitsuru Mizuno, Daisuke Suda, Chima Matsumura, Ichiro Sekiya

“…The utility of this device against bacteria, including endotoxins, endospores, and fungi endemic to human tissues, could facilitate safe and reproducible production changeovers through a simplified, one-button operation. This study focused on bacteria resistant to conventional cleaning protocols, specifically targeting endospore-forming bacteria with robust resistance to disinfectants, spore-forming fungi, and included analyses of endotoxins. …”
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Do We Need New Personalized Emergency Telehealth Solutions? A Survey of 100 Emergency Department Patients and a First Report of the Swiss Limmex Emergency Wristwatch: An Original S... by Malek Tabbara, Thomas Hodel, Urs Müller, Gabi Briner, Heinz Zimmermann, Aristomenis K. Exadaktylos

“…Limmex can by a push of a button initiate multiple emergency call and establish mobile communication between the patient and a preselected person, institution, or a search and rescue service. …”
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A study on the causes of the inconsistencies of the microstructure of welded joints of steel wire cord by I. V. Borisovets, T. P. Kurenkova, A. A. Sakharnaya

“…Relevance: the increase in the number of destruction of welded joints of the metal wire cord due to discrepancies in the microstructure of the welded seam.Purpose: to find the roots of defects in welded joints of metal wire cord to reduce the number of inconsistencies in this parameter and study the features of the formation of the microstructure of welded joints.Methods of research: as a material for research the metal wire cord of various designs made in steel – wire shop No. 2 of OJSC «BSW – Management Company of Holding «BMC» – a rod of own production was applied; the study was conducted using a Nikon SMZ 1000 stereoscopic microscope with a video system and an inverted metallographic microscope OLIMPUS GX-51 with a video system; measurement of hardness was carried out according to Vickers with a load of 0.5 kg on a hardness testing ZWICK 3Х5624АТ.Research results: the regularities and causes of the formation of mismatch of the microstructure of welded joints during welding on metal: incorrect setting of the welding machine (slowing down of the welding carriage); mismatch of the tempering temperature (a faulty button or operation home run twice); a small dwell time in the terminals (jaws) for tempering; inadequate execution of Regulation of the welded connection of the operator’s actions (pass or failure of the operation «tempering of the weld»); influence of external environmental factors (microclimate) of the operator’s workplace.…”
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Inhibition of Return in Fear of Spiders: Discrepant Eye Movement and Reaction Time Data by Elisa Berdica, Antje B. M. Gerdes, Andre Pittig, Georg W. Alpers

“…Eye movements were recorded and to assess discrimination among targets, participants indicated with button presses if targets were spiders or butterflies. …”
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From the Guest Editors by Fred Brauer, Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Thomas G. Hallam, Jia Li, Jianhong Wu, Yicang Zhou

“…His rapid rise to his current role as an international leader and premier mentor to 11 Ph.D. students has facilitated the placement of Chinese scientists and scholars at the forefront of research in the fields of mathematical, theoretical and computational biology.For the full paper, please click the 'Full Text' button above.…”
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The Mechanisms of Movement Control and Time Estimation in Cervical Dystonia Patients by Pavel Filip, Ovidiu V. Lungu, Daniel J. Shaw, Tomas Kasparek, Martin Bareš

“…In the current study, we investigated the performance of cervical dystonia patients on a computer task known to engage the cerebellum, namely, the interception of a moving target with changing parameters (speed, acceleration, and angle) with a simple response (pushing a button). The cervical dystonia patients achieved significantly worse results than a sample of healthy controls. …”
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Modified Arthroscopic Suture Fixation of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tibial Avulsion Fracture in the Setting of Multiligament Knee Injury in Teenager by Miguel Quesado, Ana Sofia Esteves, Nuno Vieira da Silva, Tiago Costa, Nuno Ferreira, Hélder Nogueira

“…The PCL was fixed arthroscopically using a Knee Scorpion and two SutureTapes (Arthrex, Munich-Germany) through of an interlaced configuration at the base of the fragment using a transseptal approach and fixed distally over a cortical button on the anterior cortex. The LCL was repaired with two cannulated screws by a percutaneous approach. …”
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Unsuspected Cause of Respiratory Distress: Unrecognized Esophageal Foreign Body by Naima Baddouh, Lahcen Arjdal, Abdelaziz Raji, Mounir Bourrous

“…It had shown, as unexpected, a nonmetallic foreign body in the upper thoracic esophagus. A clothing button was removed by hypopharyngoscopy under sedation without any incident. …”
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Development and Evaluation of a Rehabilitation Wheelchair with Multiposture Transformation and Smart Control by Wujing Cao, Hongliu Yu, Xinyu Wu, Sujiao Li, Qiaoling Meng, Chunjie Chen

“…ReChair driving and multiposture transformation are done using the voice, button, and mobile terminal control. This work describes the functional requirements, mechanical structure, and control system and the overall evaluation of ReChair including the kinematic simulation of the multiposture transformation and passive lower limb rehabilitation training to quantitatively verify the motion capability of ReChair, the voice control system evaluation that shows how the voice recognition system is suitable for home environment, the sensorless speed detection test results that indicate how the wheel speeds measured by sensorless method are appropriate for travelling control, and the passive and balance training test results that show how the lower limb rehabilitation training in daily life by ReChair is convenient. …”
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Self-other distinction modulates the sense of self-agency during joint actions by Laura Zapparoli, Marika Mariano, Lucia Maria Sacheli, Tommaso Berni, Caterina Negrone, Carlo Toneatto, Eraldo Paulesu

“…We studied 42 healthy adult participants during active/passive button presses aimed at turning on a light bulb. This goal could be achieved individually (Solo condition) or by interacting with a partner (Joint condition) synchronously (joint Coordination task) or sequentially (joint Sequential task). …”
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Prediction Model of Drilling Performance for Percussive Rock Drilling Tool by Dae-Ji Kim, Jaewon Kim, Booyeong Lee, Min-Seok Shin, Joo-Young Oh, Jung-Woo Cho, Changheon Song

“…The rock-crushing effect of the drill button bit was measured through a piston drop test. …”
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