Background: Following shoulder surgery, controlled and protected mobilisation for an appropriate duration is crucial for appropriate recovery. However, methods for objective assessment of sling wear and use in everyday living are currently lacking. In this pilot study, we aim to determine if a sling-embedded triaxial accelerometer and/or wrist-worn sensor can be used to quantify arm posture during sling wear and adherence to sling wear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Aircraft noise is a growing concern for communities living near airports.
Objectives: This study aimed to explore the impact of aircraft noise on heart structure and function.
Methods: Nighttime aircraft noise levels (L) and weighted 24-hour day-evening-night aircraft noise levels (L) were provided by the UK Civil Aviation Authority for 2011.
Introduction: The treatment options available for Superior Oblique Myokymia (SOM) previously included surgery and systemic drugs, with the addition of beta blockers from the early 1990's. This case review aims to examine the efficacy of topical timolol (0.5%) as a treatment for SOM in the short and long term.
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