Sweat accumulation underneath surface EMG (sEMG) electrodes is a common problem in workplace studies which compromises electrode adherence to the skin as well as signal fidelity. In this study, the effect of sweat accumulation on signal amplitude and mean frequency (MF) was examined to determine if the sEMG signal becomes altered through the sweat layer and whether this effect can be avoided by...

Palmoplantar hidrosis is common in patients who are susceptible to strains on the autonomic nervous system, and stress and mental strain have been proven to produce sweating in this population. Shigyaku-san (Sini san, TJ-35: Tsumura & Co.) is effective for relieving stagnation of 'liver Qi and vital energy' in traditional Chinese medicine theory; this brings about improvement of palmoplantar hi...

Insulin potentiation therapy (IPT) is an unproven adjunct to cancer chemotherapy that uses insulin followed by sub-therapeutic doses of chemotherapy or other medications well below their proven efficacy. Theoretically, IPT boosts the pharmacologic efficacy of medications by increasing uptake into the cells of the body. During IPT enough insulin is given to induce hypoglycemic shock (perspiratio...

You are the attending physician on duty when a poor, 45-year-old man presents to the emergency department of a general hospital in the Philippines. He has severe chest pain for 2 hours, associated with clammy perspiration. Physical examination reveals a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 92 beats per minute, a normal first heart sound, and clear lungs. An electrocardiogram disclose...

Objective: To see if drinking water, when mildly hypohydrated (a loss of 0.7% of body mass), helps to maintain cognitive functioning and mood and to explore underlying mechanisms. Method: 118 (61 male) young adults were exposed to a temperature of 30oC for four hours and either did or did not drink two 150ml glasses of water during that time. On three occasions, once at baseline and once after ...

"Fiddler's neck" is an irritant contact dermatitis that frequently affects violin and viola players. The etiology of the skin changes associated with this condition are probably attributable to a combination of factors--including increased pressure, friction, poor hygiene, and excessive perspiration. Clinically, the lesions generally consist of a localized area of lichenification on the left si...

Biological effects due to whole-body radio-frequency exposure may be induced by core temperature elevation. According to the international safety guidelines/standards for human protection, the whole-body averaged specific absorption rate (WBA-SAR) is used as a metric. In order to understand the relationship between WBA-SAR and core temperature elevation, a theoretical solution or a closed formu...