The gastrointestinal tract is structurally and functionally different from the vagina. Thus, the paradigm of topical microbicide development and evaluation has evolved to include rectal microbicides (RMs). Our interest was to create unique RM formulations to safely and effectively deliver antiretroviral drugs to mucosal tissue. RMs were designed to include those that spread and coat all surface...

STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional control-matched study in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (IS). OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether subjects with IS had shoulder dysfunction and associated impairment in shoulder kinematics and muscular activation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Evidence indicates that shoulder kinematics are related to shoulder pain and dysfunction. Despite the degree of morbidit...

Received Jun 24, 2013 Revised Dec 27, 2013 Accepted Jan 20, 2014 This paper focuses on the development of a reliable, low cost, average size, light weight, simple, rugged, and compact design five fingers real time smart glove and a measurement hand gripper that emulate the human hand functions that can be used as a prototype model for hand rehabilitation systems for patients suffering from para...

LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing the article, the participant should be able to: (1) Describe the anatomy of the extensor tendons at the level of the forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers. (2) Recognize variations in the anatomy. (3) Master the hand examination and define the relevant findings in acute injuries of the extensor tendon(s). (4) Delineate the techniques for extensor repair in both a...

As the drive toward higher performance data storage devices continues, flex assemblies used in these products have become more complex. An example is using flip chip technology to attach the pre-amplifier IC to the flex cable, referred to as Flip Chip on Flex or FCOF. The ever-increasing requirement for performance has translated into high demand for such assemblies, thereby fueling the need fo...

background: glass ionomer (gi) restorations exposed to fl uoride have the ability to slowly release fl uoride. therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate fl uoride release from three gis before and after exposure to sodium fl uoride (naf) and acidulated phosphate fl uoride (apf). materials and methods: fifteen disc-shaped samples (6 mm in diameter and 2 mm in thickness) from three gis ...