... 02 04 2021 thermodynamics physiological systems entropy exergy negentropy Thermodynamics as a subject started receiving greater attention with the birth of steam engine in 1776. Since then, many researchers and scientists have contributed significantly to the development...

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...Craig J. Goergen; Corey P. Neu 16 02 2018 23 03 2018 Biomechanics Physiological systems Writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles is the most essential component to disseminate scientific research. Yet, the vast majority of engineering doctoral students...

... to some of the functional abnormalities observed in human LBP. Manuscript received September 28, 2017; final manuscript received May 20, 2018; published online July 2, 2018. Assoc. Editor: David Corr. 28 09 2017 20 05 2018 Biomaterials Biomechanics Physiological systems...

... 2018 Biomechanics Physiological systems Traumatic brain injury (TBI) of varying severity is prevalent in both the civilian and the military populations [ 1 ]. Mild TBIs and concussions are an increasingly prominent health concern for both active youths and adults in the military...

... Biomaterials Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Physiological systems Eukaryotic cells are continuously subjected to myriad of extracellular and intracellular mechanical stimuli. It has been well established that mechanical interactions with environment influence the cell morphology, cell fate...

...; published online June 1, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Spencer P. Lake. 11 09 2017 18 05 2018 Bioinstrumentation Biomechanics Physiological systems Measurements While healthy skeletal muscle provides stabilization and locomotion for the human body, muscle weakness is a debilitating...

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..., 2018. Assoc. Editor: Rouzbeh Amini. 01 12 2017 13 04 2018 Biomechanics Physiological systems Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, with approximately 10% of people over the age of 65 suffering from heart failure in the U.S. [ 1 ]. While right...

...-9290(00)00155-X 1 Corresponding author. Manuscript received December 5, 2016; final manuscript received November 10, 2017; published online May 24, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Steven D. Abramowitch. 05 12 2016 10 11 2017 Biomechanics Physiological systems...

... making for early intervention in the degenerative cascade to prevent progression of disk degradation. Artificial organs Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioprocess engineering Biological systems design Physiological systems Prostheses Biological systems control 22 09 2017 22 03 2018...

.... 20 02 2017 02 04 2018 Bioinstrumentation Biomaterials Biomechanics Physiological systems Measurements Aging produces a general decline in the mechanical integrity of bones, but diseases such as osteoporosis and osteogenesis imperfecta accelerate bone deterioration thereby...

... 03 2018 Biomechanics Physiological systems The estimated parameters in models of sensorimotor control provide insight into the relative contributions of various feedback pathways for control of several body segments such as head-neck [ 1 – 4 ], trunk [ 5 – 7 ], and arm [ 8 – 10...

... 07 2017 27 02 2018 Biomechanics Physiological systems Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. It has been estimated that 79.6 million people will suffer from glaucoma by 2020 with 5.9 and 5.3 million people expected to be bilaterally blind due to open-angle and angle...

... Biomechanics Physiological systems Emphysema is defined as, “…a condition of the lung characterized by abnormal, permanent enlargement of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole, accompanied by the destruction of their walls, and without obvious fibrosis” [ 1 – 3 ]. Emphysema is characterized...

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... in case of significant physical activity. Manuscript received August 15, 2017; final manuscript received December 31, 2017; published online March 19, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Jonathan Vande Geest. 15 08 2017 31 12 2017 Artificial organs Biomechanics Physiological systems...

... so, for United States government purposes. Manuscript received December 21, 2016; final manuscript received October 18, 2017; published online March 12, 2018. Assoc. Editor: C. Alberto Figueroa. 21 12 2016 18 10 2017 Biomechanics Physiological systems Computational...