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Daniel Sanz-merodio - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Humanoids - Wearable exoskeletons for the Physical Treatment of children with quadriparesis
    2014 IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, 2014
    Co-Authors: Elena Garcia, Manuel Cestari, Daniel Sanz-merodio
    Abstract:

    Quadriparesis, caused by a number of congenital and acquired neuropathologies, affects children with the symptoms of weakness and motor impairment in all four limbs. The Physical Treatment of this disease could be hypothetically improved by the use of wearable exoskeletons which would contribute to avoiding the side effects of the permanent sitting position: scoliosis, osteoporosis, spasticity, respiratory disorders, blood circulation problems, among others. Overall, the use of a wearable exoskeleton would contribute substantially to the improvement of these children's quality of life. This paper presents the first pediatrie wearable exoskeleton for the Physical Treatment of this disease. The paper shows the main components of the device and the laboratory proof of concept in two voluntary subjects.

  • Wearable exoskeletons for the Physical Treatment of children with quadriparesis
    2014 IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, 2014
    Co-Authors: Elena Garcia, Manuel Cestari, Daniel Sanz-merodio
    Abstract:

    Quadriparesis, caused by a number of congenital and acquired neuropathologies, affects children with the symptoms of weakness and motor impairment in all four limbs. The Physical Treatment of this disease could be hypothetically improved by the use of wearable exoskeletons which would contribute to avoiding the side effects of the permanent sitting position: scoliosis, osteoporosis, spasticity, respiratory disorders, blood circulation problems, among others. Overall, the use of a wearable exoskeleton would contribute substantially to the improvement of these children's quality of life. This paper presents the first pédiatrie wearable exoskeleton for the Physical Treatment of this disease. The paper shows the main components of the device and the laboratory proof of concept in two voluntary subjects.

Elena Garcia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Humanoids - Wearable exoskeletons for the Physical Treatment of children with quadriparesis
    2014 IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, 2014
    Co-Authors: Elena Garcia, Manuel Cestari, Daniel Sanz-merodio
    Abstract:

    Quadriparesis, caused by a number of congenital and acquired neuropathologies, affects children with the symptoms of weakness and motor impairment in all four limbs. The Physical Treatment of this disease could be hypothetically improved by the use of wearable exoskeletons which would contribute to avoiding the side effects of the permanent sitting position: scoliosis, osteoporosis, spasticity, respiratory disorders, blood circulation problems, among others. Overall, the use of a wearable exoskeleton would contribute substantially to the improvement of these children's quality of life. This paper presents the first pediatrie wearable exoskeleton for the Physical Treatment of this disease. The paper shows the main components of the device and the laboratory proof of concept in two voluntary subjects.

  • Wearable exoskeletons for the Physical Treatment of children with quadriparesis
    2014 IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, 2014
    Co-Authors: Elena Garcia, Manuel Cestari, Daniel Sanz-merodio
    Abstract:

    Quadriparesis, caused by a number of congenital and acquired neuropathologies, affects children with the symptoms of weakness and motor impairment in all four limbs. The Physical Treatment of this disease could be hypothetically improved by the use of wearable exoskeletons which would contribute to avoiding the side effects of the permanent sitting position: scoliosis, osteoporosis, spasticity, respiratory disorders, blood circulation problems, among others. Overall, the use of a wearable exoskeleton would contribute substantially to the improvement of these children's quality of life. This paper presents the first pédiatrie wearable exoskeleton for the Physical Treatment of this disease. The paper shows the main components of the device and the laboratory proof of concept in two voluntary subjects.

Vladimir V. Tsukruk - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Adaptive and responsive surfaces through controlled reorganization of interfacial polymer layers
    Progress in Polymer Science (Oxford), 2004
    Co-Authors: Igor Luzinov, Sergiy Minko, Vladimir V. Tsukruk
    Abstract:

    The present manuscript offers an overview of the current state of affairs within the research field of adaptive and environmentally sensitive polymer surfaces designed to respond to external stimuli in a controlled and predictable manner. Intensive study in the field of the adaptive/responsive surfaces began several decades ago in an attempt to understand relationships between bulk properties/composition of pristine polymeric materials and their surface characteristics. With time, the focus of the research has moved to the design of materials with 'smart' or 'intelligent' surface behavior. This review describes a number of approaches that has been employed to fabricate such materials, which include but not limited to (a) synthesis of functional polymers with specific composition and architecture; (b) blending of a virgin polymer material with small amounts of (macro)molecular additive; (c) surface modification by various chemical/Physical Treatment. ?? 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Anne-marie Musset - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Contamination of dental unit waterlines: assessment of three continuous water disinfection systems
    BDJ Open, 2016
    Co-Authors: Damien Offner, Florence Fioretti, Anne-marie Musset
    Abstract:

    Objectives:To assess the efficacy of three continuous water disinfection systems for dental units under real conditions of dental care.Design and settings:A prospective study carried out from 45 days to 20 months on the water microbial quality of the dental units is benefited from three different systems: two chemical Treatment systems (IGN EVO/Calbenium/IGN Cartridge and Sterispray) and one Physical Treatment system (BacTerminator). Studied items were six dental units of the Dental Medicine and Oral Surgery Center within the University Hospital of Strasbourg (HUS), France.Results and disucussion:The IGN EVO/Calbenium/IGN Cartridge and Sterispray systems showed an immediate and long-term efficacy on contaminated dental unit waterlines. However, the first system offers ergonomic advantages (automatic system, action on the water from the water supply network). The BacTerminator system took longer to be effective and was less effective than the other two.

Hideo Shojaku - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • A tangible head model showing semicircular canals for demonstrating the Physical Treatment for BPPV
    Acta Oto-laryngologica, 2015
    Co-Authors: Michiro Fujisaka, Katsuichi Akaogi, Hideo Shojaku
    Abstract:

    AbstractConclusions: It was shown that practicing with a tangible head model with semicircular canals is a useful educational tool for learning the Physical Treatment for BPPV. Objectives: To assess the efficacy of using a tangible head model with semicircular canals to teach the Physical Treatment for BPPV. Methods: This study compared the number of canalith particles in the posterior semicircular canal that 20 participants could move from the ampulla to the utricle, before and after practicing with the tangible model. Results: Before practicing with the model, they could move 2.5 (mean value) of 10 canalith particles. However, after practicing, they could move 6.6 (mean value) of 10 canalith particles. There was a statistical difference (p < 0.01) between the two trials.

  • A Tangible Head Model for Physical Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2014
    Co-Authors: Michiro Fujisaka, Hideo Shojaku
    Abstract:

    Objectives:In this study, we developed a tangible head model for the Physical Treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and assessed the educational efficacy of this model for people. This model has a 10-time-scale mockup of the semicircular canal, which contains 10 canalith particles, located in a 1.5-time-scale mockup of the head.Methods:This was a prospective study involving 20 medical students just starting to study otolaryngology. At first, they learned the canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) from an article. After reading the article, they tried to move 10 canalith particles from the ampulla to the utricle using the model, during which they were not able to see inside. Second, they practiced the CRP using the model, and they could see the inside. Third, they tried to move 10 canalith particles from the ampulla to the utricle using the model, during which they could not see the inside. Compare the number of canalith particles, which students can move from the ampulla to the utricle,...