This document describes the Digit-Ease project, which aims to develop a wearable hand technology to measure range of motion and joint stiffness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The technology includes a data glove with sensors to track finger movement and a software system to analyze the data. The system provides improvements over current manual assessment methods by objectively measuring movement digitally. Future work will add more sensors for additional joint measurements and enable offline recording of home use data. The goal is to develop a more accurate, automated and ambulatory assessment tool to help clinicians evaluate rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Measuring the Drop Vertical Jump using the Microsoft Kinectthegraymatters
Validation and Pilot Testing of a Portable and Inexpensive ACL Injury Risk Identification Tool: Measuring the Drop Vertical Jump using the Microsoft Kinect
• Designed a Bio Inspired Transfemoral Prosthesis System for the amputes based on Artificial Neural Networks implemented on MATLAB.
• Designed a prototype of a Prosthetic limb and trained the same using Artificial neural networks to replicate the working of the biological Limb.
• An algorithm based on discrete wavelet transforms and was developed to train the neurons in order to respond to the stimuli extracted from the amputated limb using the myoelectric signal (MES) extracted using piezo electric sensors
• Matlab was used to implement the 3 layer Neural network and the Neural network was trained using the Levenberg-Marquardt (LM) Algorithm for classification of the signals.
• The classified signal was then transmitted to a Micro controller to control the movement of the limb, servo motors were used to control the positioning of the limb to great accuracy.
• The design was implemented minimizing the weight to a great extent with great amount of flexibility and control.
• Its main application is for the amputes to live a natural life.
This paper describes the design and fabrication of a novel artificial hand based on a “biomechatronic” and cybernetic approach. The approach is aimed at providing “natural” sensory-motor co-ordination, biomimetic mechanisms, force and position sensors, actuators and control, and by interfacing the hand with the peripheral nervous system.
Measuring the Drop Vertical Jump using the Microsoft Kinectthegraymatters
Validation and Pilot Testing of a Portable and Inexpensive ACL Injury Risk Identification Tool: Measuring the Drop Vertical Jump using the Microsoft Kinect
• Designed a Bio Inspired Transfemoral Prosthesis System for the amputes based on Artificial Neural Networks implemented on MATLAB.
• Designed a prototype of a Prosthetic limb and trained the same using Artificial neural networks to replicate the working of the biological Limb.
• An algorithm based on discrete wavelet transforms and was developed to train the neurons in order to respond to the stimuli extracted from the amputated limb using the myoelectric signal (MES) extracted using piezo electric sensors
• Matlab was used to implement the 3 layer Neural network and the Neural network was trained using the Levenberg-Marquardt (LM) Algorithm for classification of the signals.
• The classified signal was then transmitted to a Micro controller to control the movement of the limb, servo motors were used to control the positioning of the limb to great accuracy.
• The design was implemented minimizing the weight to a great extent with great amount of flexibility and control.
• Its main application is for the amputes to live a natural life.
This paper describes the design and fabrication of a novel artificial hand based on a “biomechatronic” and cybernetic approach. The approach is aimed at providing “natural” sensory-motor co-ordination, biomimetic mechanisms, force and position sensors, actuators and control, and by interfacing the hand with the peripheral nervous system.
Walking in Place with Wearable Technology: the development of a system for tr...Karel Van Isacker
Walking in Place with Wearable Technology: the development of a system for travel training and applied travel for people with a visual impairment (Steven Battersby, David Brown and Orly Lahav)
Interactive Technologies and Games (ITAG) Conference 2015
Health, Disability and EducationDates: Thursday 22 October 2015 - Friday 23 October 2015 Location: The Council House, NG1 2DT
E YE S CRUTINIZED W HEEL C HAIR FOR P EOPLE A FFECTED W ITH T ETRAPLEGIAijcsit
Nowadays the requirement for developing a wheel cha
ir control which is useful for the physically disab
led
person with Tetraplegia. This system involves the c
ontrol of the wheel chair with the eye moment of th
e
affected person. Statistics suggest that there are
230,000 cases of Tetraplegia in India. Our system h
ere is
to develop a wheelchair which make the lives of the
se people easier and instigate confidence to live i
n
them. We know that a person who is affected by Tetr
aplegia can move their eyes alone to a certain exte
nt
which paves the idea for the development of our sys
tem. Here we have proposed the method for a device
where a patient placed on the wheel chair looking
in a straight line at the camera which is permanent
ly
fixed in the optics, is capable to move in a track
by gazing in that way. When we change the directio
n, the
camera signals are given using the mat lab script t
o the microcontroller. Depends on the path of the e
ye,
the microcontroller controls the wheel chair in all
direction and stops the movement. If there is any
obstacle to be found before the wheel chair the sen
sor mind that and it stop and move in right directi
on
immediately. The benefit of this system is too easi
ly travel anywhere in any direction which is handle
d by
physically disabled person with Tetraplegia
Automation of Wheelchair Using Iris Movementijceronline
We Generate The Digital Data. Then This Digital Data Is Sent To The Psoc Microcontroller For The Further Processing. We Have Also Provided The Provision For Obstacle Detection By Using Ir Sensor. It Will Help Us To Stop The Chair At Predefined Distance After Sensing The Obstacle. We Have To Recognize The Iris Movement And Move The Chair According To The Location Of Iris In Left, Right, Forward And To Stop The Chair.
A musculoskeletal model driven by microsoft kinect sensor v2 dataAdam Frank
ABSTRACT
Objective. To develop a musculoskeletal model driven by data retrieved from Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 and compare the output to a musculoskeletal model driven by data from makerbased motion capture system for three different movements. Furthermore, determine the optimal position for the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 for each movement.
Method. In the positioning test, a combination of seven angles, three heights and three distances was conducted to find the optimal position for obtaining data for a musculoskeletal model, doing a gait, squat and shoulder abduction cycle. When the optimal positions for the three different movements were determined, data for the comparison test were collected for five healthy male subjects. Eight Oqus 1 infrared high-speed cameras and two force platforms were used to collect the maker-less based motion capture data. One Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 was used to collect the marker-less based motion capture data. AnyBody Modeling System was used to analyze different variables for the two systems.
Results. Multiple positions were fund to be optimal for the position of the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 at the squat and the shoulder abduction movement. The same positions for these movements were chosen to be the same (0°, 0.75/2.6). The optimal position for the gait movement (0°, 0.75m/3.4m) was determined, based on the highest percentage of tracked Kinectjoints. Strong correlations were found in the comparison test for knee flexion angle and hip flexion angle for both the gait and the squat movement. Doing the shoulder abduction movement, strong correlations were found for shoulder abduction angle (0.99) and moment (0.88). Even though strong correlation were found in the ankle flexion angle (0.71) in the squat movement, other results indicates that the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 has limitations tracking the ankle sufficiently. A strong correlation in the ground reaction force (0.81) was observed for the gait movement, where as the ground reaction forces in the squat movement were: left (0.49) and right (0.50).
Conclusion. The results of this study show that data obtained by the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 can be used as input in a musculoskeletal model. Though the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 show some encouraging results for some variables, it still proves insufficient as a alternative to marker-based systems.
On the Development of A Real-Time Multi-Sensor Activity Recognition SystemOresti Banos
There exist multiple activity recognition solutions offering
good results under controlled conditions. However, little attention has been given to the development of functional systems operating in realistic settings. In that vein, this work aims at presenting the complete process for the design, implementation and evaluation of a real-time activity recognition system. The proposed recognition system consists of three wearable inertial sensors used to register the user body motion, and a mobile application to collect and process the sensory data for the recognition of the user activity. The system not only shows good recognition capabilities after online evaluation but also after analysis at runtime. In view of the obtained results, this system may serve for the recognition
of some of the most frequent daily physical activities.
Principles of Virtual Reality In Surgical Training - Review by Sanjoy SanyalSanjoy Sanyal
This PPT was presented in 10th National Medical Dental Conference in Seychelles in February 2007. It has been reproduced on 'as is' basis. It was also presented in faculty and students's symposium in a medical school in Seychelles. Presenter is Dr Sanjoy Sanyal, (then) Associate Professor and Masters candidate in Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh / University of Bath
Recent advances in diagnostic aids /certified fixed orthodontic courses by In...Indian dental academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy provides dental crown & Bridge,rotary endodontics,fixed orthodontics,
Dental implants courses.for details pls visit www.indiandentalacademy.com ,or call
0091-9248678078
I - FABRIC HEALTH MONITORING MODEL BY USING TECHNOLOGYabiabishek5451
In the era of big data and artificial intelligence,how to use the existing computer,intelligent fabrics and wearable technology
To help improve the serious situation of physical and mental health, and provide a better way of life and living environment for people,
Is the current hot spot of common concern in the field of computer and biomedicine.
Facilitating Trunk Endurance Assessment by means of Mobile Health TechnologiesOresti Banos
Trunk endurance tests are widely used in physical medicine to assess the muscle status of people affected by low back pain. Nevertheless, traditional evaluation procedures suffer from practical limitations, which can lead to potential misdiagnoses. This work presents mDurance, a novel mobile health system aimed at supporting specialists in the functional assessment of trunk endurance by using wearable and mobile devices. The system makes use of a wearable inertial sensor to track the patient trunk posture, while portable electromyography sensors are employed to seamlessly measure the electrical activity produced by the trunk muscles. The information registered by the sensors is processed and managed by a mobile application that facilitates the expert normal routine, while reducing the impact of human errors and expediting the analysis of the test results. The reliability and usability of mDurance is proved through a case study, thus demonstrating its potential interest for regular physical therapy routines.
Recent advances in diagnostic aids /certified fixed orthodontic courses by In...Indian dental academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy provides dental crown & Bridge,rotary endodontics,fixed orthodontics,
Dental implants courses.for details pls visit www.indiandentalacademy.com ,or call
0091-9248678078
An Equipped Sensorized Glove with Bent Sensor for Measuring Finger Flexion Selvi K – PG Scholar,
Embedded System and Technologies,
Rajeswari S – Assistant Professor,
Department of ECE,
PSN college of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelveli, India
Walking in Place with Wearable Technology: the development of a system for tr...Karel Van Isacker
Walking in Place with Wearable Technology: the development of a system for travel training and applied travel for people with a visual impairment (Steven Battersby, David Brown and Orly Lahav)
Interactive Technologies and Games (ITAG) Conference 2015
Health, Disability and EducationDates: Thursday 22 October 2015 - Friday 23 October 2015 Location: The Council House, NG1 2DT
E YE S CRUTINIZED W HEEL C HAIR FOR P EOPLE A FFECTED W ITH T ETRAPLEGIAijcsit
Nowadays the requirement for developing a wheel cha
ir control which is useful for the physically disab
led
person with Tetraplegia. This system involves the c
ontrol of the wheel chair with the eye moment of th
e
affected person. Statistics suggest that there are
230,000 cases of Tetraplegia in India. Our system h
ere is
to develop a wheelchair which make the lives of the
se people easier and instigate confidence to live i
n
them. We know that a person who is affected by Tetr
aplegia can move their eyes alone to a certain exte
nt
which paves the idea for the development of our sys
tem. Here we have proposed the method for a device
where a patient placed on the wheel chair looking
in a straight line at the camera which is permanent
ly
fixed in the optics, is capable to move in a track
by gazing in that way. When we change the directio
n, the
camera signals are given using the mat lab script t
o the microcontroller. Depends on the path of the e
ye,
the microcontroller controls the wheel chair in all
direction and stops the movement. If there is any
obstacle to be found before the wheel chair the sen
sor mind that and it stop and move in right directi
on
immediately. The benefit of this system is too easi
ly travel anywhere in any direction which is handle
d by
physically disabled person with Tetraplegia
Automation of Wheelchair Using Iris Movementijceronline
We Generate The Digital Data. Then This Digital Data Is Sent To The Psoc Microcontroller For The Further Processing. We Have Also Provided The Provision For Obstacle Detection By Using Ir Sensor. It Will Help Us To Stop The Chair At Predefined Distance After Sensing The Obstacle. We Have To Recognize The Iris Movement And Move The Chair According To The Location Of Iris In Left, Right, Forward And To Stop The Chair.
A musculoskeletal model driven by microsoft kinect sensor v2 dataAdam Frank
ABSTRACT
Objective. To develop a musculoskeletal model driven by data retrieved from Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 and compare the output to a musculoskeletal model driven by data from makerbased motion capture system for three different movements. Furthermore, determine the optimal position for the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 for each movement.
Method. In the positioning test, a combination of seven angles, three heights and three distances was conducted to find the optimal position for obtaining data for a musculoskeletal model, doing a gait, squat and shoulder abduction cycle. When the optimal positions for the three different movements were determined, data for the comparison test were collected for five healthy male subjects. Eight Oqus 1 infrared high-speed cameras and two force platforms were used to collect the maker-less based motion capture data. One Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 was used to collect the marker-less based motion capture data. AnyBody Modeling System was used to analyze different variables for the two systems.
Results. Multiple positions were fund to be optimal for the position of the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 at the squat and the shoulder abduction movement. The same positions for these movements were chosen to be the same (0°, 0.75/2.6). The optimal position for the gait movement (0°, 0.75m/3.4m) was determined, based on the highest percentage of tracked Kinectjoints. Strong correlations were found in the comparison test for knee flexion angle and hip flexion angle for both the gait and the squat movement. Doing the shoulder abduction movement, strong correlations were found for shoulder abduction angle (0.99) and moment (0.88). Even though strong correlation were found in the ankle flexion angle (0.71) in the squat movement, other results indicates that the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 has limitations tracking the ankle sufficiently. A strong correlation in the ground reaction force (0.81) was observed for the gait movement, where as the ground reaction forces in the squat movement were: left (0.49) and right (0.50).
Conclusion. The results of this study show that data obtained by the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 can be used as input in a musculoskeletal model. Though the Microsoft Kinect Sensor v2 show some encouraging results for some variables, it still proves insufficient as a alternative to marker-based systems.
On the Development of A Real-Time Multi-Sensor Activity Recognition SystemOresti Banos
There exist multiple activity recognition solutions offering
good results under controlled conditions. However, little attention has been given to the development of functional systems operating in realistic settings. In that vein, this work aims at presenting the complete process for the design, implementation and evaluation of a real-time activity recognition system. The proposed recognition system consists of three wearable inertial sensors used to register the user body motion, and a mobile application to collect and process the sensory data for the recognition of the user activity. The system not only shows good recognition capabilities after online evaluation but also after analysis at runtime. In view of the obtained results, this system may serve for the recognition
of some of the most frequent daily physical activities.
Principles of Virtual Reality In Surgical Training - Review by Sanjoy SanyalSanjoy Sanyal
This PPT was presented in 10th National Medical Dental Conference in Seychelles in February 2007. It has been reproduced on 'as is' basis. It was also presented in faculty and students's symposium in a medical school in Seychelles. Presenter is Dr Sanjoy Sanyal, (then) Associate Professor and Masters candidate in Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh / University of Bath
Recent advances in diagnostic aids /certified fixed orthodontic courses by In...Indian dental academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy provides dental crown & Bridge,rotary endodontics,fixed orthodontics,
Dental implants courses.for details pls visit www.indiandentalacademy.com ,or call
0091-9248678078
I - FABRIC HEALTH MONITORING MODEL BY USING TECHNOLOGYabiabishek5451
In the era of big data and artificial intelligence,how to use the existing computer,intelligent fabrics and wearable technology
To help improve the serious situation of physical and mental health, and provide a better way of life and living environment for people,
Is the current hot spot of common concern in the field of computer and biomedicine.
Facilitating Trunk Endurance Assessment by means of Mobile Health TechnologiesOresti Banos
Trunk endurance tests are widely used in physical medicine to assess the muscle status of people affected by low back pain. Nevertheless, traditional evaluation procedures suffer from practical limitations, which can lead to potential misdiagnoses. This work presents mDurance, a novel mobile health system aimed at supporting specialists in the functional assessment of trunk endurance by using wearable and mobile devices. The system makes use of a wearable inertial sensor to track the patient trunk posture, while portable electromyography sensors are employed to seamlessly measure the electrical activity produced by the trunk muscles. The information registered by the sensors is processed and managed by a mobile application that facilitates the expert normal routine, while reducing the impact of human errors and expediting the analysis of the test results. The reliability and usability of mDurance is proved through a case study, thus demonstrating its potential interest for regular physical therapy routines.
Recent advances in diagnostic aids /certified fixed orthodontic courses by In...Indian dental academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy provides dental crown & Bridge,rotary endodontics,fixed orthodontics,
Dental implants courses.for details pls visit www.indiandentalacademy.com ,or call
0091-9248678078
An Equipped Sensorized Glove with Bent Sensor for Measuring Finger Flexion Selvi K – PG Scholar,
Embedded System and Technologies,
Rajeswari S – Assistant Professor,
Department of ECE,
PSN college of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelveli, India
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.for more details please visit
www.indiandentalacademy.com
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - etilogy, types, medical- Surgical and nursing man...VarunMahajani
Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
New Drug Discovery and Development .....NEHA GUPTA
The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Wearable Hand Technology - James Connolly
1. Digit-Ease
Magee Campus
Wearable Hand Technology For Stiffness And
Movement Measurements In Rheumatoid
Arthritic Patients
James Connolly*, Joan Condell*, Kevin Curran*, Philip Gardiner#
*Faculty of Computing and Engineering, Magee College, University of Ulster, Londonderry, N. Ireland.
# Western Health and Social Care Trust, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, N. Ireland.
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2. Background
Magee Campus
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a disease that attacks the joints of the
human skeleton.
• In 2010, RA affected up to 500,000 of the UK population and
starts between the ages of 40-50 [1].
• RA is currently diagnosed by clinicians and therapists using
manual evaluation methods.
• Manual methods are open to observer bias.
• This project focuses on an accurate hand measurement tool to
detect hand Range of Motion (ROM) and joint stiffness.
[1] J. Y. Reginster: The prevalence and burden of arthritis. Rheumatology 2002, 41 (suppl. I):3-6, British
http://isrc.ulster.ac.uk Society for Rheumatology.
3. Magee Campus
Joint Pain
• RA affects the synovial tissue that lubricates
the joints.
• Stiffness, swelling and deformity are common
symptoms.
• Hand joints affected are:
• Distal interphalangeal (DIP)
• Proximal interphalangeal (PIP)
• Metacarpaphalangeal (MCP)
• Swollen joints may cause clicking sounds
during movement and „trigger finger‟.
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4. Current detection
Magee Campus techniques
• Occupational Therapists (OT) quantify joint range and determine
hand function using the following instrumentation and
techniques.
Goniometer
• Measures flexion, extension, abduction and adduction of all
finger joints.
• Goniometer is placed resting on the top of each
finger. Measures flexion in degrees for each
digit
• Goniometric techniques have changed very
little over the past 80 years. Average results
within 7° in 62%-72% of trials [2].
[2] ] E. Fess, C. Moran, “Clinical Assessment and Recommendations American Society of Hand Therapists,”
http://isrc.ulster.ac.uk St . Louis : American Society of Hand Therapists, 1981 .
5. Current detection
Magee Campus techniques
• A Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) determines a
patients ability to perform daily tasks.
• Tape measure – measures thumb-index finger web space and
distal phalanx-palm distance in centimetres.
• Kapandji Score – grades the range of movement of
the patients thumb against each finger tip.
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6. Current detection
Magee Campus techniques
Problems….
• Outcomes are easily influenced by clinicians training and
experience.
• Current process is time consuming – average initial
consultation can take up to 3 hours.
• Joint stiffness is currently unmeasured.
• All measurements are recorded in handwritten form.
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8. Digit-Ease
Project
Magee Campus
This project builds upon the development of earlier work to
provide the clinician with a ROM tool measuring:
• The degree of deformity of the hand and stiffness of the moving
finger joints.
• A shift in the position of the fingers in relation to the direction
of the thumb by measuring web space.
• Minimum and maximum flexion and extension angles of each
digit.
• Live movement of the hand displayed as a 3D model.
• Recording the minimum, maximum and average values of a
number of tests.
• Real-time display of the angular movement for each digit.
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9. Digit-Ease
Project
Magee Campus
• Comparison of historical data showing changes in ROM over
time.
• Customised exercise routines determine the ROM for specified
joints within a time period.
• Bespoke reports show statistical results recorded from exercise
routine
• Recording, storage and analysis of patient data.
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10. Digit-Ease
Project
Magee Campus
The Digit-Ease project consists of a wearable glove and a 3D
software system
[3]
This project has initially been developed using the X-IST[1] and
5DT[4] data gloves to measure joint ROM.
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[3] Inition.http://www.inition.co.uk/3D-Technologies/x-ist-data-glove.
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11. Digit-Ease
Magee Campus
Project
The data gloves contain sensors strategically placed over each
finger joint to accurately measure finger movement.
• X-IST glove uses piezo-resistive bend sensors.
• 5DT glove uses fibre-optic sensors.
• One end of fibre loop is connected to a
LED and the other is connected to a [2]
phototransistor.
• Light emitted by the LED is measured by the phototransistor.
Light intensity indirectly measures finger movement.
[4] 5DT http://www.5DT.com.
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12. Exercise Report for
Magee Campus
Undamaged Hand
Velocity
readings
(degrees per 100
milliseconds)
closely follow
movement
readings
Angular readings
switch from 0º
To maximum
range very
quickly
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13. Exercise report for
Magee Campus
Damaged Hand
Velocity values
remain close to
the X axis.
Angular
readings
gradually
move from 0º
to maximum
range in a
“stepped”
appearance
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16. Future
Magee Campus
Developments
A new glove is currently under design with added functionality.
• Additional bend sensors will measure abduction and adduction
between each digit and the thumb.
• Mote will write sensor data
onto a flash card and will
include wireless connectivity. Bend sensor
An accelerometer will measure Abduction sensor
Accelerometer
forearm supination and WIMU
pronation.
Battery
• Accelerometers on each digit will measure initial angular values for
each finger joint, removing the need for initial calibration.
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17. Future
Magee Campus
Developments
• Wrist and thumb sensors will measure ulnar / radial deviation.
• Pressure sensors will measure Kapandji index.
• Kapandji score increases as each
point is touched.
• The patient attempts to touch their
thumb against various points on the
hand.
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18. Future
Magee Campus
Developments
Detailed measurements for the glove in development
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19. Future
Magee Campus
Developments
• Examining glove materials to improve comfort levels, fit and
durability.
• Working in conjunction
with Shirley Coyle from
DCU to create a new glove
with sensors sewn into the
glove structure. Improves
readings since the glove is
less bulky than current
gloves. (top) CE sensor coated onto stretch knit fabric,
(bottom) commercial bend sensor
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20. Future
Magee Campus
Developments
Additions to the software system:
• Automatic calibration system to quantify arthritic hand ROM
• Wireless connectivity to the data glove
• Adduction and abduction range for each digit.
• Thumb-index finger web space.
• Amount of joint stiffness for each digit.
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21. Future
Magee Campus
Developments
• The new system will be a data collection and playback tool.
• First ambulatory system to record joint stiffness at home
• System will simultaneously record angles from multiple
fingers and detect previously unidentifiable movement
patterns.
• Measurement of joint movement at home.
• Record data offline for future analysis and playback.
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22. Conclusion
Magee Campus
• To date, Clinicians use manual, time consuming techniques to
quantify hand limitations.
• Current methods have the capability to detect hand ROM, with
some issues.
• The current system provides an automatic hand ROM measuring
tool capable of measuring joint movement, joint stiffness and
comparison analysis of historical movement data.
• Future work will provide additional joint movement for each
finger and offline recording of movement at home.
• A new e-textile glove will provide a glove with low-weight,
comfort, and high flexibility.
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23. Magee Campus
Thank you for your attention.
Questions?
Email address : connolly-j3@email.ulster.ac.uk
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![Background
Magee Campus
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a disease that attacks the joints of the
human skeleton.
• In 2010, RA affected up to 500,000 of the UK population and
starts between the ages of 40-50 [1].
• RA is currently diagnosed by clinicians and therapists using
manual evaluation methods.
• Manual methods are open to observer bias.
• This project focuses on an accurate hand measurement tool to
detect hand Range of Motion (ROM) and joint stiffness.
[1] J. Y. Reginster: The prevalence and burden of arthritis. Rheumatology 2002, 41 (suppl. I):3-6, British
http://isrc.ulster.ac.uk Society for Rheumatology.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)