Fusing CNNs and attention-mechanisms to improve real-time indoor Human Activity Recognition for classifying home-based physical rehabilitation exercises.

Physical rehabilitation plays a critical role in enhancing health outcomes globally. However, the shortage of physiotherapists, particularly in developing countries where the ratio is approximately ten physiotherapists per million people, poses a significant challenge to effective rehabilitation services. The existing literature on rehabilitation often falls short in data representation and the employment of diverse modalities, limiting the potential for advanced therapeutic interventions.

The Anterolateral Thigh Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

The anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap has become a workhorse for head and neck reconstruction. This paper offers a thorough introduction to the ALT flap, covering its anatomy, surgical technique, adaptable designs, and use in a range of clinical settings along with case studies. With its long vascular pedicle and tissue versatility, the ALT flap is well-suited for matching varied defects.

Dexmedetomidine for Reducing Mortality in Patients With Septic Shock: A Randomized Controlled Trial (DecatSepsis).

Background: Sepsis, especially septic shock, and its complications have been linked to the hyperadrenergic stress response.

Research Question: Does decatecholaminization with dexmedetomidine lower the in-hospital mortality in patients with septic shock?

Study Design And Methods: This open-label randomized controlled trial assessed the effects of a heart rate (HR)-calibrated dexmedetomidine infusion on in-hospital mortality in patients with septic shock and HR of > 90 beats/min, regardless of whether they are receiving mechanical ventilation. Dexmedetomidine was infused for 48 h to maintain the HR at 60 to 90 beats/min.

Modeling Framework for Cost Optimization of Process-Scale Desalination Systems with Mineral Scaling and Precipitation.

Cost-optimization models are powerful tools for evaluating emerging water treatment processes. However, to date, optimization models do not incorporate detailed chemical reaction phenomena, limiting the assessment of pretreatment and mineral scaling. Moreover, novel approaches for high-salinity and high-recovery desalination are typically proposed without direct quantification of pretreatment needs or mineral scaling.

Wound healing potential of a formula based on Populus nigra L. flower buds extract with anti-inflammatory activity.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Wound healing is a complex and dysnamic process supported by a myriad of cellular events that are tightly coordinated to repair efficiently damaged tissue. Populus nigra L. (Salicaceae) flower buds are traditionally used in the treatment of dermatitis, upper respiratory tract infections, rheumatism and wounds.