Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mathematicians 'thread the needle' to improve IVF success rates
Mathematicians are using their expertise to improve IVF success rates, according to a new study.
Nov 8, 2023
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Journal of Biomechanics
The Journal of Biomechanics publishes reports of original and substantial findings using the principles of mechanics to explore biological problems. Analytical, as well as experimental papers may be submitted, and the journal accepts original articles, surveys and perspective articles (usually by Editorial invitation only), book reviews and letters to the Editor. The criteria for acceptance of manuscripts include excellence, novelty, significance, clarity, conciseness and interest to the readership.
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Website
- http://www.jbiomech.com/
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Hip muscle exercises could help amputees improve functional mobility
Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has shown.
Feb 21, 2023
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Ophthalmology
First-of-its-kind model could inform design of lens implants
Older adults who hold reading material at arm's length to bring it into focus are actually taking on the work that their eyes once did. It's a literal lack of accommodation: the process by which the eye's lens normally morphs ...
May 5, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Research uncovers previously unknown aspects of running shoe design
A University at Buffalo researcher has some good news for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who favor thick, heavily cushioned running shoes. Although these shoes are increasingly popular because they provide comfort and a ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Quadricep muscle contracts differently after ACL reconstruction, may contribute to lingering weakness
After an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, it's common to experience quadriceps weakness, which was thought to be caused primarily by muscle atrophy, or shrinkage.
Nov 2, 2021
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Medical research
Cancer cells soften as they metastasize, study suggests
When cancer cells metastasize, they often travel in the bloodstream to a remote tissue or organ, where they then escape by squeezing through the blood vessel wall and entering the site of metastasis. A study from MIT now ...
Apr 21, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Engineer cautions pregnant women about speed bumps
Slow down. Baby on board.
Apr 13, 2021
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Medical research
Research on multiple sclerosis, gait to lead to more effective fall prevention
People who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological disease that affects the body's central nervous system, often experience difficulty in maintaining body balance while walking and are at a greater ...
Jun 19, 2020
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Health
Proper use of wearable technology is considered the 'wild, wild west'
If you're out sweating with your Fitbit aiming for 10,000 steps, Kinesiology's Dr. Reed Ferber, Ph.D., wants you to know you don't need to feel guilty if you don't hit that goal.
Mar 6, 2019
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Medical research
MRI and computer modeling reveals how wrist bones move
We use our wrists constantly, but how do they work? In a just-published Journal of Biomechanics article, the researchers proved a longtime assumption about individuals' right and left wrists, while also finding differences ...
Feb 13, 2019
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