Background The study aims to test a new, simple, and reliable apparatus and procedure for the diagnostics and treatment evaluation of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The test apparatus involves near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) of a main part of the lower leg muscles during isometric flexion and extension of the ankle joint performed with the foot strapped in a specially designed pedal ergom...

Abstract In view of the problem that tire pattern design may not meet production requirements, designer needs to modify draft angle, and existing angle modification process is cumbersome, designer’s experience requirements are relatively high, based on adjustment Experience has developed a intelligent control system for manufacturing, corresponding program UG10.0 this system. The can automatica...

The instantaneous centers of rotation (ICRs) for the two treads skid-steer vehicles moving with low inertia on hard horizontal terrain almost remain constant local coordinates, which allows to establish an equivalence differential-drive locomotion. However, this significant kinematic relationship has not been analyzed yet sloped ground. One relevant difficulty studying ICR behavior inclined ter...

BACKGROUND Exhaustive exercise induces apoptosis and oxidative stress in systemic organs and tissues and is associated with increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The effects of acute exercise on cytokine expression and apoptosis of immune cells in the central nervous system (CNS) have not been well characterized. PURPOSE We investigated the effects of a single bout of strenuous exer...