Design and characteristics of a low-frequency magnetic probe for magnetic profile measurements at Wendelstein 7-X.

Equilibrium analysis in fusion devices usually relies on plasma pressure profiles and magnetic measurements outside the plasma. The kinetic profiles can give indirect information about the equilibrium magnetic field, while the stationary magnetic diagnostics cannot resolve current distributions on a smaller scale. This work presents a reciprocating magnetic probe, designed to provide direct plasma response measurements of the magnetic field in the scrape-off layer of Wendelstein 7-X.

Acupressure in insomnia and other sleep disorders in elderly institutionalized patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Background: Sleep disorders are very common in elderly institutionalized people with dementia and acupressure recently has been associated with conventional medicine in their treatment.

Aims: Exploring the effectiveness of acupressure for the treatment of insomnia and other sleep disturbances and we want to show that the acupressure treatment is feasible also in elderly resident patients.

Methods: We enrolled institutionalized patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease with mild cognitive impairment and insomnia.