Publications by authors named "A Fry"
Given the increasing use of innovative force plate systems in applied sports settings and the impact that anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have on team success, the purpose of the present study was to compare the lower-body neuromuscular performance characteristics of athletes who underwent ACL reconstruction (ACLR) and their non-injured counterparts (i.e., healthy controls).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImplantable brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs) hold great promise for individuals with severe paralysis and are advancing toward commercialization. The features required to achieve autonomous use of an iBCI may be under recognized in traditional academic measures of iBCI function and deserve further consideration to achieve successful clinical translation and patient adoption. Here, we present four key considerations to achieve autonomous use, reflecting the authors' perspectives based on discussions during various sessions and workshops across the 10th International BCI Society Meeting, Brussels, 2023: (1) immediate use, (2) easy to use, (3) continuous use, and (4) stable system use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe EML4-ALK oncogene drives tumour progression in approximately 5% of cases of non-small-cell lung cancers. At least 15 EML4-ALK variants have been identified, which elicit differential responses to conventional ALK inhibitors. Unfortunately, most, if not all, patients eventually acquire resistance to these inhibitors and succumb to the disease, which warrants the need for alternative targets to be identified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance: Influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) is commonly assessed against prevention of illness that requires medical attention. Few studies have evaluated VE against secondary influenza infections.
Objective: To determine the estimated effectiveness of influenza vaccines in preventing secondary infections after influenza was introduced into households.
Article Synopsis
- - Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) show promise in helping individuals with motor impairments regain their independence, but there is limited understanding of patient preferences in BCI design across various conditions.
- - A systematic review of 28 studies involving 1,701 patients revealed that accuracy of BCI devices is the top priority for users, even though current systems often require extensive training that many patients find burdensome.
- - Preferences for BCI features differ among specific conditions, such as those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis emphasizing communication and spinal cord injury patients focusing on limb control and bodily functions; simplifying usability is crucial for broader acceptance.