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Outcomes Research Study Reveals Strong Effectiveness of Wilderness-Based

Outcomes Research Study Reveals Strong Effectiveness of Wilderness-Based
The prospective, IRB (Institutional Review Board) approved, multi-site clinical study sampled young adults from three treatment sites: two wilderness-based treatment programs and one treatment-as-usual inpatient program. The study assessed participants …… Continue reading

An Autoclavable Steerable Cannula Manual Deployment Device: Design and Accuracy Analysis.

An Autoclavable Steerable Cannula Manual Deployment Device: Design and Accuracy Analysis.

J Med Device. 2012 Dec; 6(4): 410071-410077
Burgner J, Swaney PJ, Bruns TL, Clark MS, Rucker DC, Burdette EC, Webster RJ

Accessing a specific, predefined location identified in… Continue reading

A Multimodal Approach for Postoperative Pain Management After Lumbar Decompression Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Study.

A multimodal approach for postoperative pain management after lumbar decompression surgery: a prospective, randomized study.

J Spinal Disord Tech. 2013 Aug; 26(6): 291-7
Garcia RM, Cassinelli EH, Messerschmitt PJ, Furey CG, Bohlman HH

A prospective and randomized study.The objective… Continue reading

Two-Channel Transparency-Optimized Control Architectures in Bilateral Teleoperation With Time Delay.

Two-Channel Transparency-Optimized Control Architectures in Bilateral Teleoperation With Time Delay.

IEEE Trans Control Syst Technol. 2013 Jan; 21(1): 40-51
Kim J, Chang PH, Park HS

This paper introduces transparency-optimized control architectures (TOCAs) using two communication channels. Two classes of… Continue reading

Developing Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Developing Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Pediatr Phys Ther. 2013 Jun 5;
Kaplan SL, Coulter C, Fetters L

PURPOSE:: Recommended strategies for developing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are provided. KEY POINTS:: The intent is that future CPGs… Continue reading

Leptin Increasing Sympathetic Nerve Outflow in Obesity: A Cure for Obesity or a Potential Contributor to Metabolic Syndrome?

Leptin increasing sympathetic nerve outflow in obesity: A cure for obesity or a potential contributor to metabolic syndrome?

Adipocyte. 2012 Jul 1; 1(3): 177-181
Simonds SE, Cowley MA, Enriori PJ

Obesity is a global problem and effective drug therapy… Continue reading

Leptin Increasing Sympathetic Nerve Outflow in Obesity: A Cure for Obesity or a Potential Contributor to Metabolic Syndrome?

Leptin increasing sympathetic nerve outflow in obesity: A cure for obesity or a potential contributor to metabolic syndrome?

Adipocyte. 2012 Jul 1; 1(3): 177-181
Simonds SE, Cowley MA, Enriori PJ

Obesity is a global problem and effective drug therapy… Continue reading

Design and Development of an Automated, Portable and Handheld Tablet Personal Computer-Based Data Acquisition System for Monitoring Electromyography Signals During Rehabilitation.

Design and development of an automated, portable and handheld tablet personal computer-based data acquisition system for monitoring electromyography signals during rehabilitation.

Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2013 Mar; 227(3): 262-74
Ahamed NU, Sundaraj K, Poo TS

This article describes… Continue reading

Peripheral Nerve Injury Induces Immediate Increases in Layer v Neuronal Activity.

Peripheral Nerve Injury Induces Immediate Increases in Layer V Neuronal Activity.

Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2013 Apr 18;
Han Y, Li N, Zeiler SR, Pelled G

BACKGROUND: . Peripheral nerve injury leads to changes in neuronal activity in the contralateral… Continue reading

Crayfish-Related Haff Disease Rhabdomyolysis; Diagnosis Supported by Bone Scintigraphy.

Crayfish-related Haff disease rhabdomyolysis; diagnosis supported by bone scintigraphy.

Hell J Nucl Med. 2013 Jan-Apr; 16(1): 60-1
Xie P, Hu J, Huang JM, Liu XM

A number of people suffered rhabdomyolysis caused by eating crayfish in China and the… Continue reading