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Open AccessExploration of a machine learning approach for diagnosing sarcopenia among Chinese community-dwelling older adults using sEMG-based data
In the practical application of sarcopenia screening, there is a need for faster, time-saving, and community-friendly detection methods. The primary purpose of this study was to perform sarcopenia screening in...
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Open AccessNanoimprint-induced strain engineering of two-dimensional materials
The high stretchability of two-dimensional (2D) materials has facilitated the possibility of using external strain to manipulate their properties. Hence, strain engineering has emerged as a promising technique...
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Open AccessScalable and eco-friendly flexible loudspeakers for distributed human-machine interactions
Flexible loudspeakers that can be easily distributed in the surrounding environment are essential for creating immersive experiences in human-machine interactions, as these devices can transmit acoustic inform...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic assisted trans-scrotal orchiopexy versus traditional orchiopexy for inguinal cryptorchidism: a retrospective study based on 154 patients
The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of laparoscopic assisted trans-scrotal orchiopexy versus traditional orchiopexy for inguinal cryptorchidism.
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Ultra-stretchable hydrogel thermocouples for intelligent wearables
Stretchable temperature sensors are necessary to enable tactile interaction and thermoregulation in the human body and soft robots. These sensors should be conformably adhered to a deformable surface and maint...
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Open AccessClinical-radiomics models based on plain X-rays for prediction of lung metastasis in patients with osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common primary malignant bone tumor in adolescents. Lung metastasis (LM) occurs in more than half of patients at different stages of the disease course, which is one of the import...
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A self-powered piezoelectret sensor based on foamed plastic garbage for monitoring human motions
Constructing piezoelectret based on foamed plastic garbage is an advisable strategy for obtaining self-powered flexible electromechanical sensors with good performances. Herein, a self-powered piezoelectret se...
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A 1.3-micrometre-thick elastic conductor for seamless on-skin and implantable sensors
On-skin and implantable electronics require elastic conductors that are only a few micrometres thick and soft enough to form a seamless contact with three-dimensional structures. However, fabricating thin cond...
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Robust Control for Uncertain Hybrid Robot with Fluid Resistance Using Unmeasured Auxiliary Variables-based Time-varying Gain Extended State Observer
For the trajectory tracking control of uncertain hybrid robot with fluid resistance, the matched and mismatched uncertain problem is a challenge. The matched uncertainties include joint friction, modeling erro...
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Open AccessA miniaturized mechanical antenna based on FEP/THV unipolar electrets for extremely low frequency transmission
An electret-based mechanical antenna (EBMA), which can transmit extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic signals, has the advantages of miniaturization and high transmitting efficiency, with great potenti...
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Open AccessMoisture-induced autonomous surface potential oscillations for energy harvesting
A variety of autonomous oscillations in nature such as heartbeats and some biochemical reactions have been widely studied and utilized for applications in the fields of bioscience and engineering. Here, we rep...
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Finite-time Stable Robust Sliding Mode Dynamic Control for Parallel Robots
To address the tracking control problem for n-DOF parallel robots in presence of the lumped disturbance, including modeling errors, friction and external disturbance, a finite-time stable robust sliding mode dyna...
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Open AccessEfficacy of hypertonic dextrose injection (prolotherapy) in temporomandibular joint dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hypertonic dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) has been reported to be effective for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in clinical trials but its overall efficacy is uncertain. To conduct a systematic review with met...
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Integrative analysis of prognostic long non-coding RNAs with copy number variation in bladder cancer
Copy number variations (CNVs), which can affect the role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), are important genetic changes seen in some malignant tumors. We analyzed lncRNAs with CNV to explore the relationship...
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Open AccessAssociation between doctor-patient familiarity and patient-centred care during general practitioner's consultations: a direct observational study in Chinese primary care practice
Patient-centred care is a core attribute of primary care. Not much is known about the relationship between patient-centred care and doctor-patient familiarity. This study aimed to explore the association betwe...
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The Effect of Dried Beancurd on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Chinese Women: A 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial
Soy foods contain several components such as isoflavones, calcium and protein that potentially modulate bone turnover and increase bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. The study is to evaluate t...
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Open AccessSurvival after lobectomy versus sub-lobar resection in elderly with stage I NSCLC: a meta-analysis
We present a critical comparison of lobectomy and sub-lobar resection in elderly patients with early stage non-small cell lung cancer using meta-analytical techniques.
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Influence of Rainfall Intensity and Its Pattern on the Stability of Unsaturated Soil Slope
Rainfall infiltration is an important factor that leads to slope instability. In this study, a numerical model for slope is built to investigate the effects of rainfall intensity and its pattern on slope stabi...
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Evaluation of the Effect of Sprout Soybeans on the Iron Status of Anemic Adolescent Girls in Rural China
Soybeans are a major source of nonheme iron in Chinese diet. Germination is considered to be effective in improving iron bioavailability in soybeans. The study is to evaluate the effect of sprout soybean suppl...
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Energy cost minimization through optimization of EV, home and workplace battery storage
Besides grid-to-vehicle (G2V) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functions, the battery of an electric vehicle (EV) also has the specific feature of mobility. This means that EVs not only have the potential to utilize ...
