We examined the effects of repetitive experience of feedback events and cue signals on adaptation of bimanual reactive response, both of which can be used to predict load forces on handheld objects. Normal human subjects used bimanual index fingers to hold two plates mounted on separate torque motors. Sensory-driven reactive forces from the fingers were measured during concurrent loading of bot...

We report a case of torsade de pointes after intravenous amiodarone and concurrent hypokalemia. Despite treatment cessation and correction of electrolyte abnormalities, excessive QTc prolongation was noted, which persisted for 14 days. This prolonged course for QTc normalization may be attributed to the high rate of amiodarone loading and concurrent electrolyte disturbances coupled with possibl...

In this paper,fluidity onset analysis in FG thick-walled spherical tanks under concurrent pressure loading and heat gradient has been presented. Designing thick-walled spherical tanks under pressure as tanks holding fluids under heat loads with high heat gradients require new approaches. Under high internal pressure and high temperature, the tank enters the plastic stage in a part of its thickn...

Using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), we examined whether sensory input from a finger affects activity of the ipsilateral primary motor cortex (M1) when human subjects hold a virtual object bimanually and whether this ipsilateral activation varies under different contexts. Subjects used both index fingers to hold two plates, which were subjected to unpredictable pulling loads from torq...

This research examined whether increased cognitive task loading decreases warning compliance behavior. Participants performed a task in which they installed an external disk drive to a computer. Inside the accompanying owner's manual were a set of specific procedures that were to be followed during the installation to avoid damaging the equipment (i.e., to turn off the computer, to touch the co...

Our purpose was to determine the effects of a mechanical loading intervention on mass, geometry, and strength of rat cortical bone during a period of disuse concurrent with calcium deficiency (CD). Adult female rats were assigned to unilateral hindlimb immobilization, immobilized-loaded, or control (standard chow, 1.85% calcium) treatments. Both immobilized groups were fed a CD rat chow (0.01% ...

PURPOSE A systematic review of the available literature to assess the effects of time to loading of implants on treatment outcomes. METHODS PubMed search strategies identifying clinical trials on implant prosthetics, combined with searching of a personal library and reference lists from included studies, resulted in 1,882 titles published before May 1, 2005. Two independent reviewers appraise...