Author(s): Lazzari G; Costantini G; La Rocca S; Massironi A; Cattaneo L; Penhune V; Lega C;
Humans can flexibly extract a regular beat from complex rhythmic auditory patterns, as often occurs in music. Contemporary models of beat perception suggest that the premotor cortex (PMC) and the supplementary motor area (SMA) are integral to this process. However, how these motor planning regions actively contribute to beat perception, along with any pot ...
Article GUID: 40344601
Author(s): LeCocq MR; Mainville-Berthiaume A; Laplante I; Samaha AN;
Background: Reward-associated cues guide reward-seeking behaviours. These cues include conditioned stimuli (CSs), which occur following seeking actions and predict reward delivery, and discriminative stimuli (DSs), which occur response-independently and signal that a seeking action will produce reward. Metabotropic group II glutamate (mGlu2/3) receptors i ...
Article GUID: 40341317
Author(s): Murch WS; Scheurich R; Monson E; French M; Kairouz S;
The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) is a popular tool for assessing past-year problems related to gambling. Multiple categorization schemes have been proposed, with scores 3-7 variously interpreted as reflecting a 'moderate' degree of problems. Crucially, it is possible to land in this Moderate-risk category by reporting one or two persiste ...
Article GUID: 40338426
Author(s): Islam S; Rjoub G; Elmekki H; Bentahar J; Pedrycz W; Cohen R;
This survey paper explores the transformative role of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), marking a paradigm shift from conventional, manually driven resuscitation practices to intelligent, data-driven interventions. It examines the evolution of CPR through the lens of predictive modeling, AI-enha ...
Article GUID: 40336660
Author(s): Rosenstein B; Montpetit C; Vaillancourt N; Dover G; Weiss C; Papula LA; Melek A; Fortin M;
Low back pain (LBP) is a disabling disease and a public health concern. Aquatic exercise is an alternative form of exercise with less spinal loading and difficulty performing movements, benefiting those with pain-related fear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of an aquatic exercise prog ...
Article GUID: 40328824
Author(s): Safiabadi Tali SH; Al-Kassawneh M; Mansouri M; Sadiq Z; Jahanshahi-Anbuhi S;
Developing low-cost and easy-to-use point-of-care devices is necessary for timely disease diagnosis and health monitoring. Here, we introduce all-inclusive, tablet-based chemo/biosensors with rapid automixing features, capable of mixing in highly viscous solutions with viscosities up to 1700 mPa·s. These tablets are created using a simple powder compressi ...
Article GUID: 40327804
Author(s): Teimouri K; Darwish A; Saleh W; Ng HD; Kadem L;
Purpose: The MitraClip device has emerged as an effective treatment option for patients with mitral regurgitation. However, implementing a MitraClip alters the mitral valve structure and left ventricular flow dynamics. In this study, we experimentally investigate the effects of the MitraClip and the resulting twin pulsed jets on flow dynamics within the l ...
Article GUID: 40325266
Author(s): Tabatabaei M; Cho DW; Fahad S; Jeong DW; Hwang JH;
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), are persistent environmental pollutants posing significant risks to ecosystems, drinking water safety, and human health. Conventional PFAS removal methods effectively mitigate contamination but face challenges such as high operational ...
Article GUID: 40315548
Author(s): Cierson T; Zhao K; Belkhelladi M; Babouras A; Jing J; Faith J; Corban J; Martineau PA;
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can pose significant challenges for athletes, leading to significant morbidity, loss of playing time, and impaired performance. Neuromuscular training programs, such as the FIFA 11+, have shown promise in reducing the risk of lower extremity injuries in this high-risk population. Purpose/hypothesis: T ...
Article GUID: 40303320
Author(s): Yang Z; Chen Z; Lee K;
Oil pollution is a growing environmental concern due to its detrimental effect on the marine ecosystem. Rapid prediction of oil spill fate during emergency response can help responders make informed management decisions. However, instant access to reliable environmental data may be challenging, as most oil weathering models lack compatible database for pr ...
Article GUID: 40279774
Author(s): Roshanfar M; Salimi M; Kaboodrangi AH; Jang SJ; Sinusas AJ; Wong SC; Mosadegh B;
With an increasing number of elderly individuals, the demand for advanced technologies to treat cardiac diseases has become more critical than ever. Additionally, there is a pressing need to reduce the learning curve for cardiac interventionalists to keep pace with the rapid development of new types of procedures and devices and to expand the adoption of ...
Article GUID: 40283240
Author(s): Shafagh SH; Deen I; Mamsapuram Panneerselvam D; Packirisamy M;
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene):poly(4-styrene-sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) composites were tested to determine their suitability for charging small-scale batteries in conjunction with a piezoelectric actuator as an energy harvester. Two different PEDOT:PSS patterns (zigzag and serpentine) were tested, and the maximum DC voltag ...
Article GUID: 40283259
