Influence of surface type on outdoor gait parameters measured using an In-Shoe Motion Sensor System.

The objectives of this study were to measure outdoor gait parameters using an In-Shoe Motion Sensor System (IMS) and evaluate how different types of surfaces affect various gait dynamics. Accurate outdoor gait data are crucial for effective fall risk assessment because surface irregularities and tripping hazards often result in falls during walking. An IMS was used in this study to collect spatiotemporal, spatial, and foot parameters from 27 healthy adults walking on indoor asphalt, soil, and grass surfaces.

Diurnal variations in gait parameters among older adults with early-stage knee osteoarthritis: insights from wearable sensor technology.

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) significantly impairs mobility in older adults. Understanding its impact on gait dynamics throughout the day is crucial for optimizing management strategies. This study aimed to explore diurnal variations in gait parameters among older adults with KOA using an in-shoe motion sensor (IMS) system equipped with accelerometers and gyroscopes.

Multiple liver, splenic and psoas abscesses due to melioidosis: A case report.

Melioidosis is caused by community-acquired gram-negative bacillus which resides in soil and water. It was first described in 1912 in Burma and 1927 in Sri Lanka. Melioidosis presents with non-specific clinical and biochemical findings.

Is the rise in childhood obesity rates leading to an increase in hospitalizations due to dengue?

Background: Obesity and diabetes are known risk factors for severe dengue. Therefore, we sought to investigate the association of obesity with increased risk of hospitalization, as there is limited information.

Methods And Findings: Children aged 10 to 18 years (n = 4782), were recruited from 9 districts in Sri Lanka using a stratified multi-stage cluster sampling method.

Magnetic field platform for experiments on well-mixed and spatially structured microbial populations.

Magnetic fields have been shown to affect sensing, migration, and navigation in living organisms. However, the effects of magnetic fields on microorganisms largely remain to be elucidated. We develop an open-source, 3D-printed magnetic field exposure device to perform experiments on well-mixed and spatially structured microbial populations.