The efficacy and tolerance of a capsicum plaster in non-specific low back pain was investigated in a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled multicentre parallel group study. A total of 320 patients were randomly assigned to two groups of n=160 subjects treated by the active or the placebo plaster. The main outcome measures used were a compound pain subscore of the Arhus low back rating sc...

Consensus is still lacking on how best to capture the shape of a residual limb. Computer-aided design systems have not proven more accurate, repeatable, or reliable than traditional plaster of paris methods. Research is limited in design, relates to clinical trials, and is based on opinions and clinical experience. Many outcome measurements are based on qualitative estimations of prosthetic fit...

This paper provides an overview of propagation studies beyond 100 GHz in the Terahertz Communications Lab in Braunschweig and the results achieved so far. In particular, rough surface reflections are investigated. The example is concrete plaster. Also the effect of multiple reflections in layered media is studied. The investigated material is wall paint on plaster. Index Terms — THz communicati...

Background: Distal radius fractures are among the most prevalent fractures predictive of probable occurrence of other osteoporotic fractures. They are treated via a variety of methods, but the best treatment has not been defined yet. Objectives: This study was performed to compare the results of open reduction and internal fixation with locking plates versus the pin and plaster method. Material...

A novel supramolecular plaster, (AEDPH(3))·(BtaH) (1), is synthesised and characterized. The supramolecular plaster is easy to synthesise and process, and displays good mechanical properties. It can adsorb and eliminate formaldehyde (HCHO) with high efficiency and exhibits very interesting HCHO/ultraviolet ray-induced luminescence switching.

The transport of fluid, heat ,and particles (bubbles and solid inclusions) in flowing molten steel is investigated in steel refining ladles, the continuous casting tundish, continuous casting mold and strand, and steel ingot casting processes. The two-equation k-ε model is used to simulate the turbulence. Multiphase fluid flow is numerically simulated with a Lagrangian-Eulerian approach, an Eul...