Publications by authors named "F A Chapelle"
Introduction: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) was first recognised in July 2013 in the DSM-5 after a long journey to identify its existence. It was not until 1983 that the US National Institute of Mental Health determined research criteria for the study of PMS. In 1994, the term "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" (PMDD) replaced this term in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic System Manual (DSM).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFShape memory materials are smart materials that stand out because of several remarkable properties, including their shape memory effect. Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are largely used members of this family and have been innovatively employed in various fields, such as sensors, actuators, robotics, aerospace, civil engineering, and medicine. Many conventional, unconventional, experimental, and numerical methods have been used to study the properties of SMAs, their models, and their different applications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis paper presents a novel design and development of a low-cost and multi-touch sensor based on capacitive variations. This new sensor is very flexible and easy to fabricate, making it an appropriate choice for soft robot applications. Materials (conductive ink, silicone, and control boards) used in this sensor are inexpensive and easily found in the market.
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- There is increasing interest in brain surrogates among medical researchers and physicians for various applications, including education and testing medical devices.
- Different materials are utilized for brain phantoms based on their specific mechanical and biophysical properties to suit various research needs, including biocompatibility studies of implants.
- The minireview highlights the diverse uses of brain phantoms alongside numerical models, while also proposing further research into studying leaching components from implantable devices.
Objective: The need for pediatric antifungal stewardship programs has been driven by an increasing consumption of antifungals for prophylactic and empirical use. Drivers and rational of antifungal prescribing need to be identified to optimize prescription behaviors.
Methods: A prospective modified weekly Point Prevalence Survey capturing antifungal prescriptions for children (> 90 days to < 18 years of age) in 12 centers in England during 26 consecutive weeks was performed.