Abstract Currently, the clinical treatment of critical bone defects attributed to various causes remains a great challenge, and repairing these defects with synthetic bone substitutes is the most common strategy.In general, tissue engineering materials that mimic the structural, mechanical and biological properties of natural bone have been extensi
In this paper, we present a wearable smart system to help visually impaired persons (VIPs) walk by themselves through the streets, navigate in public places, and seek assistance.The main components of the system are a microcontroller board, various sensors, cellular communication and GPS modules, and a solar panel.The system employs a set of sensor
Abstract Background The valsalva manoeuvre is an internationally recommended initial treatment for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).The pre-hospital use of a valsalva assist device, to help deliver this manoeuvre, could improve cardioversion rates and reduce the need for patients to attend Tea Pot hospital.Methods We conducted a randomised contro