Augmented sensory biofeedback (BF) for postural control is widely used to improve postural stability. However, the effective sensory information in BF systems of motor learning for postural control is still unknown. The purpose of these studies was to investigate the learning effects of consecutive...

This book explores the dynamic domain and delves into the promise and potential pitfalls of digital health. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted landscape of digital health, some global digital health models, and the current progress in Healthcare Leveraging...

This book authored by Prof.Rai represents his most perfect and masterpiece contribution where one can get in-depth and very systematic knowledge related to development and use of Bi-Centric Hip Device. The lucid figures, diagramsand perfectly explained clinical procedures have made the book indispensable for...

In the present era, publicity has pervaded the healthcare sector like never before. The choice of right and wrong or beneficial and harmful gets influenced by the power of the purse. Even if you are a health enthusiast, are you certain about the efficacy...

The book "" Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by...

The book "" The Bubonic Plague "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

The book "" Cremation of the Dead; Its History and Bearings Upon Public Health "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a...

SANKALP is the first book of its kind for third professional MBBS students, also useful for NEXT PG exams based on changed curriculum with crisp & easy to remember mnemonic . Buyers can get free access to our MBBS teaching group on telegram .Author:...

"The Sacred Scaffold: A Journey Through Myth, Medicine, and Architectural Innovation" is an exploration of the profound connections between ancient myths, medical practices, and architectural marvels. Spanning 15 chapters, this book delves into the origins of myths, the role of healing in ancient societies,...

Forensic entomology is an application of studies related to insects and other arthropods in legal matters. Depth knowledge and experience of the biodiversity, biology, ecology, and behavior of forensic insects found on a human corpse or at a crime site, can provide information about...

Mycotoxins are chemicals made by molds in nature. Molds can contaminate both natural and man-made materials, especially when the environment is warm and moist, causing the molds to grow and produce mycotoxins. There are more than 500 known mycotoxins, and the count is continually...

The textbook is devoted to the problem of hemostasis disorders in patients undergoing liver transplantation and their correction in the perioperative period. The following topics are discussed: physiology of the hemostasis system; influence of some anesthetics and drugs on hemostasis in liver transplantation; dysfunctions...

Мне очень приятно поделиться с вами этой работой по сравнительному правоведению, посвященной правовой системе двух великих стран, Мексики и Колумбии, которая позволила мне сравнить и сопоставить эти две страны. Местом, где я выполнял эту работу, был Университет Санто-Томас, Медельин, Колумбия, и благодаря сотрудничеству с...

The porphyrias are a heterogeneous group of metabolic disorders caused by an inherited (sometimes acquired) enzyme deficiency in the metabolic pathway of heme biosynthesis, in which specific accumulation patterns of heme precursors are associated with clinical presentation. A Bibliographic Review was carried out taking...

На сегодняшний день хронический болевой скелетно - мышечный синдром рассматривается как следствие дизрегуляторной патологии центральной нервной системы, как маркер нарушения взаимодействия функциональных систем, регулирующих входящий интегративный сигнал со стороны периферических отделов. Длительное воздействие болевого раздражения приводит к нарушению системного взаимодействия сенсорных полей головного мозга,...

"The science of public health administration has had no abler or more attractive exponent than Dr. Mackenzie. He adds to a thorough grasp of the problems an illuminating style, and an arresting manner of treating a subject often dull and sometimes unsavoury." - Economist...

L-arginine is an amino acid, involved in diverse physiological and pathological processes. Arginine plays an important role in cell division, the healing of wounds, removing ammonia from the body, immune function, and the release of hormonesIncreasing evidence implicates L-arginine in the pathogenesis of diverse...

Lewis' and Cunningham's work sets out to establish whether the connection between vegetable growths (fungi) and the diseases characterised by such growths is one of causation or correlation. Having worked as assistants to the sanitary commissioner of India, the researchers focus on the Madura...

Hypertension is one of the most common worldwide diseases afflicting humans. Over the past several decades, extensive research, widespread patient education, and a concerted effort on the part of health care professionals have led to decreased mortality and morbidity rates from the multiple organ...

Quality Assurance in Primary Health Care: An Indian Experience is an attempt by the authors to capture the transitions in the concept of quality of health care, the changing paradigms of quality - from Quality Assessment to Total Quality Management to Quality Assurance, and...

Ayurveda-An Ancient Indian system Of Medicine, Its Not Only Medicinal Science, But The Science Of Life, Now a days its becoming More Popular in Western Countries Like Germany, also in USA, This Book is a Little effort to Introduce The Ayurveda For them, with...

Acetabular cup orientation is an important determinant for the success of total hip replacement (THR). The optimal position as described by Lewinnek et al is 40+/-10 of inclination and 15+/-10 of anteversion. Though this is a broad range, to stay within these parameters is...

Apparel manufacturing is a labour intensive assembly line process requiring significant amounts of repetitive, skilled manipulation. Various studies have identified relatively high frequencies of musculoskeletal discomfort among sewing machine operators. The tailors (sewing machine operators) used foot-operated sewing machines with the machine serving as...

Measuring the mechanical properties of human soft tissue is a current topic in the field of diagnostic ultrasound research. Long before ultrasound was used in medical diagnosis, palpation was the important clinical examination method, and was practiced by the ancient Egyptians about 5000 years...

In 2007, approximately 33 million people were living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, while an estimated 2.5 million new infections occurred and 2.1 million AIDS-related deaths. With >95% of new infections occurring in low and middle income countries with limited access to antiretroviral therapy, the development...

Communities on Canada's east and west coasts have experienced profound changes as a result of environmental and economic restructuring associated with the decline of traditional resource-based industries. This restructuring has resulted in social changes with major implications for the health and well-being of individuals...

A common feature of numerous neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Huntington's disease is the abnormal accumulation of aggregated proteins in distinct regions of the brain. Here, the author demonstrates that (-)- Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a catechin present in green tea, is a potent...

Neurofeedback (NFB) is used in the treatment of a variety of neurological disorders. However, the potential benefit for rehabilitation of stroke patients has not yet been demonstrated. Patients often suffer from severe disturbances of memory and attention related processes, both strongly related to the...

Since the discovery of synchronized neural oscillations in the primary visual cortex, intense efforts have been made in understanding the underlying neural mechanisms. Based on results from experiments in mammalian brains, computational models have been developed to study the dynamics of larger populations of...

Considerable research into the cause of cancer and heart disease has recognized the role of various health risk factors such as diet and tobacco use. In contrast, the role of personality or individual differences remains a contentious issue, despite the proliferation of theories put...

Author: Ruslan CroituroISBN-10: 3836472198ISBN-13: 9783836472197Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2008Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.29d

Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging (MRI), a non-invasive method for imaging the human body, has revolutionized medical imaging. MR image processing, particularly segmentation, and analysis are used extensively in medical and clinical research for advancing our understanding and diagnosis of various human diseases. These efforts...

The risk for type 2 diabetes increases with age, particularly past age 45 years. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has many health and financial implications. Research has shown that regular, moderate physical activity can help prevent, delay or manage the condition. Data from...

Characterized by destruction of distal parenchymal airspaces, emphysema is a good candidate for the application of new magnetic resonance (MR) diffusion imaging techniques that use hyperpolarized helium-3 (He-3) and xenon-129 (Xe-129) gases to probe the restricted diffusion of gas in the lung. Besides the...

The development of the graphics hardware in the last few years made them much faster. This brings new possibilities for complex visualizations in real-time. One application where a real-time visualization is very important is the interventional imaging for minimal-invasive surgeries. Thereby the physician has...

The recent trend of urban sprawl in the United States has resulted in a demand for alternatives. Long commutes and automobile centered lifestyles leave less time to exercise, increase air pollution, and decrease human interaction, a key aspect of mental health. One potential solution...

Author: Christopher D. PaschallISBN-10: 3836465760ISBN-13: 9783836465762Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/15/2008Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.42d

Author: Zachary Conrad HartmanISBN-10: 3836436531ISBN-13: 9783836436533Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2008Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.39d

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) is currently acquired in Time Series to detect non-invasively, in-vivo functional activity of the human brain, thus determining four dimentional data sets. Although detectable, due to the short time in betweeen the acquisition of the brain volumes, head motion...

Author: Kedar ArasISBN-10: 3836435632ISBN-13: 9783836435635Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2007Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.26d

Parallel Magnetic Resonance Imaging has had a significant impact in rapid and real time MR imaging. With multiple images captured within a fraction of a second, this method has facilitated real time cardiac imaging and intra operative imaging with ease. This method uses an...

Author: Dennis ScolnikISBN-10: 3836429047ISBN-13: 9783836429047Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2007Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.22d

I. Sonja Kovalevsky.- Curriculum Vitae.- Scientific publications.- Sophie Kovalevsky.- Sonja Kovalevsky: Her life and professorship at Stockholm.- Rigid bodies and the Bordin Prize.- The limitations of the Cauchy-Kovalevsky theorem.- II. Research papers.- On integrability of many-body problems with point interactions.- Generalized point models in...

Lower urinary tract symptoms are common in women of all ages, with different causes and expressions according to patient age and condition. Most of the time, the symptoms are transitory and recover with no or simple therapy. Nevertheless, for some women, the symptoms are...

Science has tremendously advanced our understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic pain. Breakthrough findings include functional and structural brain changes, neuro-inflammation, sensory changes, immune alterations, psychological problems, neurocognitive disorders, stress intolerance, sleep impairments, and (epi)genetic changes found in patients with chronic pain. This Journal...

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential micronutrient and an important cofactor in the one-carbon metabolism. Vitamin B12 has been meticulously studied for decades, and much is known concerning the uptake and actions of this vitamin. However, several aspects still need to be clarified in...

In today's competitive era, with the increasing burden of stress, quality of life is getting hampered. Physical state, psychological and emotional well being, stress level are deranged. Ayurveda, being science of life, narrated the answer in the form of Rasayana (rejuvenation)to improve overall quality...

The use of nutritional supplements for sport continues to increase, with athletes and recreationally active trainees increasingly look for methods to improve performance. Many athletes have turned away from drugs like anabolic steroids toward nutritional supplements in the hope of gaining a competitive edge...

Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process with the wound environment changing with the changing health status of the individual. The knowledge of the physiology of the normal wound healing trajectory through he phases of homeostasis, inflammation granulation and maturation provides a framework...

The Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)is now become a fast and routine procedure for nephrolithiasis in most urological centres. The aim of study is to assess the changes in standard procedure and its outcome on patient morbidity. As we discussed that the conventional procedure need the...