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Showing 1 to 20 of 40 for “"Physiological status"”.
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AUTOBAN : secure low-power body area network for real-time physiological status monitoring
Real-time monitoring of physiological data can reduce the likelihood of injury in noncombat military personnel and first-responders. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is developing a tactical Real-Time Physiological Status Monitoring (RT-PSM) system architecture and reference implementation named OBAN (Open …
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The effect of mercury exposure and season on the physiological status of field collected rock bass
Selected physiological variables of rock bass <i>Ambloplites rupestris</i> collected by electroshocking, and then confined in on-site cages for one week, were examined at different times of the year. This was done in both an area contaminated with mercury, and an upstream reference site on the …
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An Assessment of Heart Rate as a Tool for the Monitoring of Physiological Status in Soccer Players Following Competitive Match-play
… suitability of the various approaches to monitor physiological status during the period. The aim of study 1 (Chapter 3) was to provide an overview of the activities undertaken by soccer players (n=53) during periods of the training week dedicated to recovery following match play. The findings of …
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Effects of light and nutrient gradients on the taxonomic composition, size structure and physiological status of the phytoplankton community within a temperate eutrophic estuary
… measure, characterise and monitor the ecological status of estuaries, and this is the contribution of this thesis for phytoplankton communities in Southampton Water. The size structure and species composition were investigated during 2002 and 2003, with special attention to nanophytoplankton …
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A study to investigate whether speed and road conditionshave an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance
… speed and road conditions have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance. Study Design This was a quantitative observational study using primary data. The study compared the stability of physiological parameters (heart …
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Cell-free freeze-dried synthetic biology for wearable biotechnology applications
… for continuous, fine-grained monitoring of physiological status, disease states, and pathogen/toxin exposure difficult to assess with other methods. Despite this, only few examples of synthetic biology sensors compatible with wearable use-cases have been described, all of which rely on the …
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Relationship between HIV infection and the dietary intakes of Ghanaian pregnant and lactating women
… with dietary intakes of Ghanaian women by HIV status. We also assessed women's dietary habits, food beliefs and compliance with nutrition recommendations received from the Ghana Health Services (GHS). A total of 92 pregnant and lactating women (23 HIV-infected, 33 HIV-uninfected, and 36 of …
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The analysis of marine algae photosynthetic pigments by high performance liquid chromatography
… present, and provides an indication of the physiological status of the bloom.
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Flexible, stretchable, and transient electronics for integration with the human body
… have broad utility in continuous measurement of physiological status, with the potential to significantly lower tissue injury and irritation after implants. The development of such soft, biocompatible platforms and integrating them into a biotissue-interfaced system requires suitable choice of …
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Physiological Sensor System for a wireless tactile display
… focuses on the development of a wearable Physiological Sensor System (PSS) that can be used with a wireless tactile control unit to monitor the physiological status of a mobile user. Two physiological variables, heart rate and respiration rate, were selected for initial study, and …
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The role of matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in irinotecan-induced oral mucositis: an animal model.
… TIMPs) maintain a balanced level in normal physiological status of oral mucosa. Their dysregulated balance underlies some pathophysiological aspects of several diseases including some diseases of the oral and gastrointestinal mucosae. These mucosal diseases include ulcerative colitis, …
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Dietary energy utilization in swine
… including nutrient composition of basal diet, physiological status of pigs, antinutritional factors, and experimental methodology. A series of experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of these factors on net energy values of feed ingredients and diets fed to growing pigs. Net …
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An isotopic and historical study of diet and migration during the great Irish Potato famine (1845-1852). High-resolution carbon and nitrogen isotope profiling of teeth to investigate migration and short-term dietary change at the Union workhouse, Kilkenny and Lukin street, London.
… and has characterised mid-19th-century health status and living conditions in both locations. Using samples from 119 individuals from the Catholic cemetery at Lukin Street, London (1843-1854) and 20 from the Union Workhouse Famine cemetery, Kilkenny, Ireland (1847-51), mean bone collagen …
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Developing novel tools to explore the marine volatilome
… volatile profile that reflects its physiological status. Five lab-based experiments combined with one final field study took place to begin building the foundations of such a tool. Studies were conducted with the aim to collect dataon species specific volatile profiles, to comprehend …
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Comprehensive Profiling of Dietary Responses Through Metabolomics
… presents an instantaneous snapshot of the physiological status of an individual’s molecular phenotype, as it encompasses the dynamic integrated response of genes and environment. Importantly, metabolomics analysis can be used to study physiological changes in response to dietary …
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Early warning of patient deterioration in the inpatient setting
… continuously to alert caregivers to changes in physiological status. At BCH, each hospital bed is equipped with a bedside monitor that continuously collects and archives vital sign data, such as heart rate, respiration rate, and arterial oxygen saturation. Continuous access to these …
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Exploring cattle tick infestations, farmers knowledge, attitudes, and control practices in selected villages of Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province
… mixed-species infestations being common. Age and physiological status significantly influenced tick burden and tick-induced lesion severity, with growing and pregnant cattle more severely affected. Tick lesions, hair loss and skin thickening were prevalent, and most cattle displayed low to …
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Photodynamic Therapy utilizing Interstitial Light Delivery Combined with Spectroscopic Methods
… scattering anisotropy, are introduced. How the physiological status of the tissue affects these properties are discussed. Utilizing the differences in the fluorescence spectra emitted by healthy and malignant tissues, when irradiated with visible light, it is possible to detect and delineate …
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Measuring and evaluating physical strain to improve construction workforce productivity
… physical strain through the analysis of workers physiological parameters may be an important step in improving safety and productivity. However, clear relationships between physical strain, safety, and productivity have yet to be determined. Moreover, previous studies showed limitations regarding …
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Comparative Amino Acid Digestibilities in Growing Pigs and Sows
… to heavier pigs. We concluded that neither the physiological status of the animal nor the BW affects amino acid digestibilities in pigs heavier than 60 kg BW. However, the level of feed intake is of importance for accurate estimation of endogenous losses and in turn, the AIDs. Because lactating …
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