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Human Head and Helmet Interface Friction Coefficients with Biological Sex and Hair Property Comparisons
Dummy headforms used for impact testing have changed little over the years, and frictional characteristics are thought not to represent the human...
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The Influence of Headform Friction and Inertial Properties on Oblique Impact Helmet Testing
Helmet-testing headforms replicate the human head impact response, allowing the assessment of helmet protection and injury risk. However, the...
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Navigation of Microrobots by MRI: Impact of Gravitational, Friction and Thrust Forces on Steering Success
IntroductionMagnetic resonance navigation (MRN) uses MRI gradients to steer magnetic drug-eluting beads (MDEBs) across vascular bifurcations. We aim...
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Investigating Balloon-Vessel Contact Pressure Patterns in Angioplasty: In Silico Insights for Drug-Coated Balloons
Drug-Coated Balloons have shown promising results as a minimally invasive approach to treat stenotic arteries, but recent animal studies have...
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Experimental and Theoretical Rotational Diffusion Studies of 7DM4M1M1,8, N-2(1H)-one and 7A4T2H1B-2-one in Series of Alcohol Solvents: Stoke’s-Einstein-Debye and Alavi-Waldeck Models
Rotational diffusion studies of two solutes 7-(dimethylamino)-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1,8-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one (7DM4M1M1,8, N-2(1H)-one) and...
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The finishing touches: the role of friction and roughness in haptic perception of surface coatings
Humans are extraordinarily skilled in the tactile evaluation of, and differentiation between, surfaces. The chemical and mechanical properties of...
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A Novel CFD Model of SMX Static Mixer Used in Advanced Continuous Manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)
PurposeThe growing demand for effective pharmaceutical treatments, notably amidst health challenges like COVID, highlights the urgency for improved...
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Evaluation of Alternative Metallic Stearates as Lubricants in Pharmaceutical Tablet Formulation
Magnesium stearate (MgSt) is perhaps one of the most frequently used lubricants in tablet formulation due to its superior lubrication capacity, yet...
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Antifriction Mechanism of Longitudinal Vibration-Assisted Insertion in DBS
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease. The insertion of brain tissue is an important procedure that affects...
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Biomimetic cartilage-lubricating polymers regenerate cartilage in rats with early osteoarthritis
The early stages of progressive degeneration of cartilage in articular joints are a hallmark of osteoarthritis. Healthy cartilage is lubricated by...
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Evaluating the dynamic behaviour of bone anchored hearing aids using a finite element model and its applications to implant stability assessment
The dynamic behavior of osseointegrated implants can be used for the non-invasive evaluation of the condition of the bone-implant-interface (BII)....
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An Assessment of Sikh Turban’s Head Protection in Bicycle Incident Scenarios
Due to religious tenets, Sikh population wear turbans and are exempted from wearing helmets in several countries. However, the extent of protection...
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Numerical Methodology to Evaluate Trackability and Pushability of PTCA Balloon Catheter
PurposeDuring percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the ability to navigate a catheter without causing injury to the vessel and damage to the...
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Kinematic differences between uphill roller skiing and on-snow skiing using the V2 skating technique
PurposeRoller skiing is the primary sport-specific training and testing mode during pre-competition periods for cross-country skiers, biathletes, and...
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Elucidating the Impact of Material Properties on Tablet Manufacturability for Binary Paracetamol Blends
PurposeAlthough the mechanical properties of paracetamol and MCC are extensively described in literature, there still is a need for a better...
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Research on the Wear Performance of Artificial Knee Joint with Different Geometric Dimension
PurposeThis study aims at investigating the wear behavior of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), which limits the longevity of total...
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Experimental and Theoretical Brownian Dynamics Analysis of Ion Transport During Cellular Electroporation of E. coli Bacteria
Escherichia coli bacterium is a rod-shaped organism composed of a complex double membrane structure. Knowledge of electric field driven ion transport...
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Approximate Bayesian Techniques for Statistical Model Selection and Quantifying Model Uncertainty—Application to a Gait Study
Frequently, biomedical researchers need to choose between multiple candidate statistical models. Several techniques exist to facilitate statistical...
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An Experimental and Theoretical Test of Dielectric Friction Models Using Rotational Diffusion of 7-Diethylamino-2-H-1-Benzopyran-2-One in Non-associative Solvents
The rotational re-orientations times of the 7-DHB dye molecule have been examined in non-associative solvents (DMSO and Octanenitrile) by varying the...
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The Protective Performance of Modern Motorcycle Helmets Under Oblique Impacts
Motorcyclists are at high risk of head injuries, including skull fractures, focal brain injuries, intracranial bleeding and diffuse brain injuries....
