The direct fluorescent antibody test (DFA), is performed in all rabies reference laboratories across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Despite DFA being a critical capacity in the control of rabies, there is not a standardized protocol in the region. We describe the results of the first inter-laboratory proficiency exercise of national rabies laboratories in LAC countries as part of the re...

Six subjects between the ages of 18 and 35 years old were examined to compare muscle use. The rectus abdominus, erector spinal, gluteus maximus, quadriceps, hamstring, gastrocnemius, and tibiallis anterior muscles were assessed by electromyogram. Conventional exercise was performed by weight lifting on quadriceps, hamstring, abdominal and back extension machines and then compared to low-impact ...

[Purpose] It is important for patients with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) to strengthen their muscle strength and return to the work force one of the ultimate objectives of rehabilitation. This study reports how a single patient with SCI became stabilized in terms of abdominal muscles and back extension muscles, as well as returning the back to the neutral position from spinal deformation...

We tested the hypothesis that heat stress created by light exertion in encapsulating personal protective equipment (PPE) in a hot, humid environment increases risk propensity. Ten healthy subjects (29 ± 7 y) completed 2 trials presented in a counter-balanced manner. Subjects donned encapsulating PPE, and in one trial they wore a tube-lined shirt underneath that was perfused with 5°C water. Subj...

Product quality is the most important issue in the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) process. Hence, with exercise equipment parts Surface Roughness as the target, this study selected Spindle speed, Cutting depth, Feeding, and Tool runoff, as control parameters in CNC parametric optimization of target quality. By using the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) to define the Cause and Effect...

This study uses a sliding mode control (SMC) in a generator‐based exercise equipment (GBEE) with nonlinear P‐V characteristic curves. A P‐V characteristics curve can be influenced by varying the pedaling speed of the generator. The traditional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control method is used with perturb and observe algorithms (P&O), extremum seeking control (ESC), etc...

This analysis explores the nature of Anglo-Israeli intelligence relations between 1967 and 1974, focusing in particular on how legacy British mandate Palestine, influence senior diplomats, as well wider commercial interests shaped attempts by officials both sides to move this relationship beyond purely functional. Whilst Israel looked barter access recently captured Soviet equipment for greater...

Recently, much attention is paid to a comprehensive assessment of the adaptive capacity body, namely respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Exercise tests are used for this purpose. tolerance reflects patient's degree physical fitness his ability imposed activity. This indicator one main characteristics system. To assess exercise, recently estimate walking distance, which allows determine body...