Publications by authors named "R B Pollard"

Recent applications of wearable inertial measurement units (IMUs) for predicting human movement have often entailed estimating action-level (e.g., walking, running, jumping) and joint-level (e.

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We have shown that palladium-catalyzed cascade processes provide modular access to rigid quinoline-containing tetracyclic amines. This modular approach enables fine-tuning of the through-space charge transfer (TSCT) state formation between the lone pair localized on the nitrogen atom in the cage moiety and the quinoline moiety by variation of both the intramolecular -aryl distance and quinoline substitution. Decreasing this -aryl distance enhances the formation of the TSCT species, giving control over the emission color and photoluminescence quantum yield.

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  • The study focused on the first human use of a novel wireless laparoscopy system (WLS), which aims to improve minimally invasive surgical procedures by reducing the clutter of wires in the surgical field.
  • It analyzed surgical outcomes from procedures performed on 18 patients and surveyed healthcare professionals about the device’s functionality, with results showing no complications or conversions to traditional methods.
  • Overall, participants noted strengths like better illumination and ease of use, though some had concerns about image resolution, leading to positive feedback on the WLS's potential in various healthcare settings, including resource-limited environments.
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A common challenge for exoskeleton control is discerning operator intent to provide seamless actuation of the device with the operator. One way to accomplish this is with joint angle estimation algorithms and multiple sensors on the human-machine system. However, the question remains of what can be accomplished with just one sensor.

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Background: Over 95% of penicillin allergy labels are inaccurate and may be addressed in low-risk patients using direct oral penicillin challenge (DPC). This study explored the behaviour, attitudes and acceptability of patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs) and managers of using DPC in low-risk patients.

Methods: Mixed-method, investigation involving patient interviews and staff focus groups at three NHS acute hospitals.

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