A comparison design study of feedback modalities to support deep breathing whilst performing work tasks.

Background: Deep breathing exercises are known to help decrease stress. Wearable and ambient computing can help initiate and support deep breathing exercises. Most studies have focused on a single sensory modality for providing feedback on the quality of breathing and other physiological data.

Assessing the reliability of the Laban Movement Analysis system.

The Laban Movement Analysis system (LMA) is a widely used system for the description of human movement. Here we present results of an empirical analysis of the reliability of the LMA system. Firstly, we developed a directed graph-based representation for the formalization of LMA.

False aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery, a rare complication of a proximal femoral fracture.

The authors describe a false aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery caused by a bony fragment from the lesser trochanter after a proximal femoral fracture. False aneurysm as a complication of a hip fracture is rare; however it is essential to consider the possibility, more even so if there is inexplicable persisting pain after internal fixation. Symptoms are sometimes diffi-cult to judge, as they can be almost identical to usual symptoms after an operated hip fracture.

Traumatic intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia.

Fifty-eight cases of traumatic intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia were found in the literature and another delayed case added. The majority of patients presented after traffic accidents, with cardiopulmonary or abdominal symptoms. Most of the associated lesions to the bony skeleton were on the left side of the body.