Improving Crystallization Properties, Thermal Stability, and Mechanical Properties of Poly(L-lactide)--poly(ethylene glycol)--poly(L-lactide) Bioplastic by Incorporating Cerium Lactate.

The more flexible and faster biodegradation rate of poly(L-lactide)--poly(ethylene glycol)--poly(L-lactide) (PLLA-PEG-PLLA) triblock copolymer makes it a promising bioplastic compared to PLLA. However, finding effective additives for this triblock copolymer remains a research challenge for their wider applications. This work involved the melt-blending of a cerium lactate (Ce-LA) antibacterial agent with a triblock copolymer.

Walking activity increases physical abilities and subjective health in people with seven different types of disabilities.

Introduction: People with disabilities have a great risk of physical inactivity, which causes several diseases, dependency, and long-term care. Walking helps to increase physical activity, which leads to better overall health and independence. However, less research attention has focused on walking for people with disabilities, and even fewer studies have been considered for different types of disabilities.

Measuring effects of height on the autonomic nervous system in middle-aged adolescents using the very low frequency band of heart rate variability.

Previous studies have revealed the association between falling accidents and stress, measured via heart rate variability (HRV). However, none have studied this association using the very low frequency (VLF) band of HRV in adolescent populations. This study aimed to fill this gap by recruiting 90 adolescents to perform a light physical task at varying heights.

Variation of Autonomic Nervous System Function by Age and Gender in Thai Ischemic Stroke Patients.

Background: Ischemic stroke is one of the major causes of disability and mortality. Its effects on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) through nonlinear heart rate variability (HRV) and pulse transit time (PTT) have not been well explored among Thai patients.

Objective: This study aims to demonstrate the association between ANS and ischemic stroke through nonlinear HRV and PTT.

Postural Changes on Heart Rate Variability among Older Population: A Preliminary Study.

Objective: This study aims to investigate an association between body postures and autonomic nervous system (ANS) responses through analysis of short-term heart rate variability (HRV) data obtained through electrocardiography.

Methods: Forty older individuals were recruited to form the sample. HRV measurements were taken in three positions-sitting, supine, and standing-and compared.