OBJECTIVES To compare the performance and cost-effectiveness of the key absorbent product designs to provide a more solid basis for guiding selection and purchase. Also to carry out the first stage in the development of a quality of life (QoL) instrument for measuring the impact of absorbent product use on users' lives. DESIGN Three clinical trials focused on the three biggest market sectors....

This study investigated the effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), storage temperature, and use absorbent pads (PAD) on quality attributes Cape hake (Merluccius capensis) fish fillets. Fresh fillets were packaged under active-MA (40% CO2 + 30% O2 N2) or passive-MA (0.039% 20.95% 78% N2), with without PAD, stored at 0 °C, 4 8 °C (to mimic abuse temperature). The control fresh passive-MA...

Background: Lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) is a well-known method because of its extensive application in many fields, such as medical, food safety, and environmental analysis. LFIA also under development for pathogen or protein detection, where rapid detection essential. However, there are few studies on the optimal process production. Methods: This study aimed to evaluate roles different mat...

Abstract This paper proposes a novel origami-inspired adult diaper design that improves discretion by reducing sag and increasing wicking across the entire pad. While other diapers rely on supporting elastics to reduce of as whole, this an absorbent core uses liquid activated shaping take specified shape. Origami-based folds are also incorporated into increase performance. The introduces dispos...

Shelf life of meat and meat products is related to lipid oxidation, pH, and microbial growth. These are the main factors that affect the nutritional, sensory and physical characteristics through the formation of toxic compounds, off flavors, off odors, undesirable color and gas production. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of newly developed CO2 generating absorbent pad type...

A refined in vivo artificial wound model utilizing artificial wound fluid (AWF) was developed to overcome important limitations such as adhesive-skin interactions, movement, pressure, shear, and varying environmental conditions in in vitro models. Using this model, a study with primary endpoints of wear time and fluid handling capacity was conducted to compare two foam dressings: a high perform...

OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different types of absorbent product for people with incontinence. DESIGN A systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials was performed to compare different types of absorbent products for the containment of urinary and/or fecal incontinence in adults. SETTING AND METH...

India has the highest proportion of adolescents and adolescent pregnancy childbirth rate in tribal segment population. Very few studies have focused on use sanitary pad quality health care as menstrual hygiene practices. The data was collected among ‘Bharia’ women who identified one particularly vulnerable groups (PVTGs) Madhya Pradesh. Towards comparing use, source, components practices adult ...

We compared concentrations of chloride and sulfate in sweat obtained by use of the Macroduct capillary-coil collection device with results obtained by the conventional absorbent filter pad technique. Samples obtained with the device weighed less than those obtained conventionally, but sweat chloride concentrations were not significantly different. To assess analysis of trace anions, we used ino...