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Prosthet Orthot Int
January 2025
Green Pastures Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre, Pokhara, Nepal.
Introduction: Prosthetic silicone liners improve comfort and skin protection and allow the use of total surface bearing (TSB) sockets, which provide enhanced proprioception and comfort. Unfortunately, silicone liners are cost-prohibitive in resource-limited environments (RLEs) where patellar tendon bearing (PTB) sockets with PE-lite liners remain standard, leading to patient discomfort and skin issues.
Objective: This study evaluates the benefits and durability of an affordable silicone liner locally manufactured in an RLE to promote TSB socket adoption, aiming to enhance prosthetic care and patient outcomes.
Public Health Nurs
January 2025
Three Rivers Department of Rural Health, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.
Background: Rising global temperatures and increased use of personal protective equipment has led to increased risk of heat stress amongst healthcare professionals. This review synthesizes recent research on the impact of heat and heat mitigation strategies on healthcare professionals across disciplines and settings.
Method: Databases were systematically searched using keywords and data from included studies were extracted for content analysis.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
January 2025
College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China.
Cotton textiles with persistent antibacterial qualities are crucial in halting the spread of bacteria and other infections. However, fugitive bacteria and drug-resistant pathogens have rendered tremendous challenges in the development of cotton fabrics with long-lasting antibacterial efficacy. The work aimed to innovatively propose a functional cotton fabric integrating intelligent bacteria-capturing and dual antibacterial properties for efficacious personal health management.
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December 2024
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Mammalian skin appendages, such as hair follicles and sweat glands, are essential for both esthetic and functional purposes. Conditions such as burns and ulcers can lead to dysfunction or loss of skin appendages and result in hair loss and dry skin, posing challenges in their regeneration. Existing animal models are insufficient for studying acquired dysfunction of skin appendages without underlying genetic causes.
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