LITERATURE UPDATE
December 08 - December 14, 2016
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Jeffery W Rankin, PhD
Comparative Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Idaho, USA

Co-Director, Pathokinesiology Lab, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center - Cited by 1,193 - Biomechanics - Musculoskeletal Modeling - Dynamics Simulation - Rehabilitation Engineering


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*BONE*
Liu, H; Li, W; Ge, XY; Jia, SN; Li, BB. Coadministration of puerarin (low dose) and zinc attenuates bone loss and suppresses bone marrow adiposity in ovariectomized rats. Life Sciences 2016;166:20-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2016.09.024

Zheng, XF; Zhao, ED; He, JY; Zhang, YH; Jiang, SD; Jiang, LS. Inhibition of substance p signaling aggravates the bone loss in ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis. Progress In Biophysics & Molecular Biology 2016;122:112-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2016.05.011

Deng, ZH; Li, YS; Liu, H; Li, KH; Lei, GH; Lu, BB. Effect of posterior cruciate ligament rupture on biomechanical and histological features of lateral femoral condyle. Medical Science Monitor 2016;22:4369-4379. http://dx.doi.org/10.12659/MSM.900502

Taussig, MD; Powell, KP; Cole, HA; Nwosu, SK; Hunley, T; Romine, SE; Iwinski, H; Talwalkar, V; Warhoover, T; Lovejoy, SA; Mencio, GA; Martus, JE; Walker, J; Milbrandt, T; Schoenecker, JG. Prevalence of hypertension in pediatric tibia vara and slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2016;36:877-883. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0000000000000569

*BOTANY*
Loehle, C. Biomechanical constraints on tree architecture. Trees-Structure And Function 2016;30:2061-2070. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00468-016-1433-2

Masselter, T; Haushahn, T; Fink, S; Speck, T. Biomechanics of selected arborescent and shrubby monocotyledons. Beilstein Journal Of Nanotechnology 2016;7:1602-1619. http://dx.doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.7.154

*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Barsha, G; Denton, KM; Colafella, KMM. Sex- and age-related differences in arterial pressure and albuminuria in mice. Biology Of Sex Differences 2016;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13293-016-0110-x

Martufi, G; Liljeqvist, ML; Sakalihasan, N; Panuccio, G; Hultgren, R; Roy, J; Gasser, TC. Local diameter, wall stress, and thrombus thickness influence the local growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2016;23:957-966. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1526602816657086

Ghriallais, RN; Heraty, K; Smouse, B; Burke, M; Gilson, P; Bruzzi, M. Deformation of the femoropopliteal segment: effect of stent length, location, flexibility, and curvature. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2016;23:907-918. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1526602816669135

Kluknavsky, M; Balis, P; Puzserova, A; Radosinska, J; Berenyiova, A; Drobna, M; Lukac, S; Muchova, J; Bernatova, I. (-)- epicatechin prevents blood pressure increase and reduces locomotor hyperactivity in young spontaneously hypertensive rats. Oxidative Medicine And Cellular Longevity 2016;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6949020

Stadler, AT; Vihar, B; Gunther, M; Huemer, M; Riedl, M; Shamiyeh, S; Mayrhofer, B; Bohme, W; Baumgartner, W. Adaptation to life in aeolian sand: how the sandfish lizard, scincus scincus, prevents sand particles from entering its lungs. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2016;219:3597-3604. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.138107

*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Antonacci, G; Braakman, S. Biomechanics of subcellular structures by non-invasive brillouin microscopy. Scientific Reports 2016;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep37217

Alihemmati, Z; Vahidi, B; Haghighipour, N; Salehi, M. Computational simulation of static/cyclic cell stimulations to investigate mechanical modulation of an individual mesenchymal stem cell using confocal microscopy. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials For Biological Applications 2017;70:494-504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2016.09.026

*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Jang, Y; Hong, HT; Chun, HJ; Roh, BD. Influence of dentoalveolar ankylosis on the biomechanical response of a single-rooted tooth and surrounding alveolar bone: a 3-dimensional finite element analysis. Journal Of Endodontics 2016;42:1687-1692. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2016.07.018

He, Y; Hasan, I; Chen, JL; Keilig, L; Bourauel, C. The influence of residual root number and bone density on combined implant-residual tooth supported prosthesis after tooth hemisection: a finite element study. Annals Of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger 2016;208:103-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2016.06.009

Yuan, KY; Niu, CG; Xie, Q; Jiang, WX; Gao, L; Huang, ZW; Ma, R. Comparative evaluation of the impact of minimally invasive preparation vs. conventional straight-line preparation on tooth biomechanics: a finite element analysis. European Journal Of Oral Sciences 2016;124:591-596. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eos.12303

*ERGONOMICS*
Descatha, A; Albo, F; Leclerc, A; Carton, M; Godeau, D; Roquelaure, Y; Petit, A; Aublet-Cuvelier, A. Lateral epicondylitis and physical exposure at work? a review of prospective studies and meta-analysis. Arthritis Care & Research 2016;68:1681-1687. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acr.22874

*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Lires, AI; Soto, IM; Gomez, RO. Walk before you jump: new insights on early frog locomotion from the oldest known salientian. Paleobiology 2016;42:612-623. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/pab.2016.11

Fuxjager, MJ; Goller, F; Dirkse, A; Sanin, GD; Garcia, S. Select forelimb muscles have evolved superfast contractile speed to support acrobatic social displays. Elife 2016;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.7554/eLife.13544

*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Birn-Jeffery, AV; Higham, TE. Light level impacts locomotor biomechanics in a secondarily diurnal gecko, rhoptropus afer. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2016;219:3649-3655. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.143719

Fischer, AG; Wolf, A. Body weight unloading modifications on frontal plane joint moments, impulses and center of pressure during overground gait. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:77-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.09.005

Luc-Harkey, BA; Harkey, MS; Stanley, LE; Blackburn, JT; Padua, DA; Pietrosimone, B. Sagittal plane kinematics predict kinetics during walking gait in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:9-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.08.011

Edmonds, DW; McConnell, J; Ebert, JR; Ackland, TR; Donnelly, CJ. Biomechanical, neuromuscular and knee pain effects following therapeutic knee taping among patients with knee osteoarthritis during walking gait. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:38-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.09.003

Bastien, GJ; Willems, PA; Schepens, B; Heglund, NC. The mechanics of head-supported load carriage by nepalese porters. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2016;219:3626-3634. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.143875

Zhang, SX; Huang, F; Gates, M; Shen, X; Holmberg, EG. Early application of tail nerve electrical stimulation-induced walking training promotes locomotor recovery in rats with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2016;54:942-946. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sc.2016.30

Maricelli, JW; Lu, QL; Lin, DC; Rodgers, BD. Trendelenburg-like gait, instability and altered step patterns in a mouse model for limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2i. Plos One 2016;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161984

Cheng, B; Tobalske, BW; Powers, DR; Hedrick, TL; Wang, Y; Wethington, SM; Chiu, GTC; Deng, XY. Flight mechanics and control of escape manoeuvres in hummingbirds. ii. aerodynamic force production, flight control and performance limitations. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2016;219:3532-3543. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.137570

*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Turgut, E; Duzgun, I; Baltaci, G. Scapular asymmetry in participants with and without shoulder impingement syndrome; a three-dimensional motion analysis. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.09.001

Sosdian, L; Hinman, RS; Wrigley, TV; Paterson, KL; Dowsey, M; Choong, P; Bennell, K. Quantifying varus and valgus thrust in individuals with severe knee osteoarthritis. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:44-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.09.007

Griffin, MF; Premakumar, Y; Seifalian, AM; Szarko, M; Butler, PEM. Biomechanical characterisation of the human auricular cartilages; implications for tissue engineering. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2016;44:3460-3467. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-016-1688-1

*METHODS*
Brooks, DS; Vishal, K; Kawakami, J; Bouyain, S; Geisbrecht, ER. Optimization of wrmtrck to monitor drosophila larval locomotor activity. Journal Of Insect Physiology 2016;573-94:. 11-17 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2016.07.007.

Gill, LF; D'Amelio, PB; Adreani, NM; Sagunsky, H; Gahr, MC; ter Maat, A. A minimum-impact, flexible tool to study vocal communication of small animals with precise individual-level resolution. Methods In Ecology And Evolution 2016;7:1349-1358. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.12610

Choi, C; Choi, MK; Hyeon, T; Kim, DH. Nanomaterial-based soft electronics for healthcare applications. Chemnanomat 2016;2:1006-1017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnma.201600191

She, QS; Gan, HT; Ma, YL; Luo, ZZ; Potter, T; Zhang, YC. Scale-dependent signal identification in low-dimensional subspace: motor imagery task classification. Neural Plasticity 2016;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7431012

Yohanandan, SAC; Jones, M; Peppard, R; Tan, JL; McDermott, HJ; Perera, T. Evaluating machine learning algorithms estimating tremor severity ratings on the bain-findley scale. Measurement Science And Technology 2016;27:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0957-0233/27/12/125702

Li, B; Wang, ZL; Zhang, CX. A method for estimation of brain surface deformation. Journal Of Medical Imaging And Health Informatics 2016;6:1807-1812. http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jmihi.2016.1894

Park, JH; Kim, JH; Oh, SK; Baek, SR; Min, J; Kim, YW; Kim, ST; Woo, CW; Jeon, SR. Analysis of equivalent parameters of two spinal cord injury devices: the new york university impactor versus the infinite horizon impactor. Spine Journal 2016;16:1392-1403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2016.06.018

*MODELING*
Fletcher, TL; Wirthl, B; Kolias, AG; Adams, H; Hutchinson, PJA; Sutcliffe, MPF. Modelling of brain deformation after decompressive craniectomy. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2016;44:3495-3509. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-016-1666-7

Bustos, C; Herrera, CG; Celentano, D; Chen, DM; Cruchaga, M. Numerical simulation and experimental validation of the inflation test of latex balloons. Latin American Journal Of Solids And Structures 2016;13:2357-2378. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1679-78252622

*MUSCLE*
Mayfield, DL; Launikonis, BS; Cresswell, AG; Lichtwark, GA. Additional in-series compliance reduces muscle force summation and alters the time course of force relaxation during fixed-end contractions. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2016;219:3587-3596. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.143123

Garcia, JFV; Parra, JED; Rios, JB. Descriptive anatomy of lateral digital extensor muscles of the hand of the white-footed tamarin (saguinus leucopus gunther, 1876).. International Journal Of Morphology 2016;34:1123-1127.

Beqqali, A; Bollen, IAE; Rasmussen, TB; van den Hoogenhof, MM; van Deutekom, HWM; Schafer, S; Haas, J; Meder, B; Sorensen, KE; van Oort, RJ; Mogensen, J; Hubner, N; Creemers, EE; van der Velden, J; Pinto, YM. A mutation in the glutamate-rich region of rna-binding motif protein 20 causes dilated cardiomyopathy through missplicing of titin and impaired frank-starling mechanism. Cardiovascular Research 2016;112:452-463. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvw192

*NEURAL*
Hernandez, ME; Holtzer, R; Chaparro, G; Jean, K; Balto, JM; Sandroff, BM; Izzetoglu, M; Motl, RW. Brain activation changes during locomotion in middle-aged to older adults with multiple sclerosis. Journal Of The Neurological Sciences 2016;370:277-283. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2016.10.002

Lombardo, J; Harrington, MA. Nonreciprocal mechanisms in up- and downregulation of spinal motoneuron excitability by modulators of kcnq/k(v)7 channels. Journal Of Neurophysiology 2016;116:2114-2124. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00446.2016

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Tsuang, FY; Chen, CH; Wu, LC; Kuo, YJ; Lin, SC; Chiang, CJ. Biomechanical arrangement of threaded and unthreaded portions providing holding power of transpedicular screw fixation. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:71-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.09.010

Yu, CC; Liu, P; Huang, DG; Jiang, YH; Feng, H; Hao, DJ. A new cervical artificial disc prosthesis based on physiological curvature of end plate: a finite element analysis. Spine Journal 2016;16:1384-1391. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2016.06.019

Li, Q; Mo, ZJ; Fan, YB. Biomechanical comparison of cervical arthroplasty with and without posterior longitudinal ligament resection: a finite element study. Journal Of Medical Imaging And Health Informatics 2016;6:1559-1565. http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jmihi.2016.1848

Shiga, Y; Orita, S; Kubota, G; Kamoda, H; Yamashita, M; Matsuura, Y; Yamauchi, K; Eguchi, Y; Suzuki, M; Inage, K; Sainoh, T; Sato, J; Fujimoto, K; Abe, K; Kanamoto, H; Inoue, M; Kinoshita, H; Aoki, Y; Toyone, T; Furuya, T; Koda, M; Takahashi, K; Ohtori, S. Freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma accelerates bone union with adequate rigidity in posterolateral lumbar fusion surgery model in rats. Scientific Reports 2016;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep36715

Wang, XY; Boyer, L; Le Naveaux, F; Schwend, RM; Aubin, CE. How does differential rod contouring contribute to 3-dimensional correction and affect the bone-screw forces in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis instrumentation?. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:115-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.10.002

Le Naveaux, F; Larson, AN; Labelle, H; Wang, XY; Aubin, CE. How does implant distribution affect 3d correction and bone-screw forces in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis spinal instrumentation?. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:25-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.09.002

Fradet, L; Wang, XY; Lenke, LG; Aubin, CE. Biomechanical analysis of proximal junctional failure following adult spinal instrumentation using a comprehensive hybrid modeling approach. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:122-128. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.10.008

Danesi, V; Tozzi, G; Cristofolini, L. Application of digital volume correlation to study the efficacy of prophylactic vertebral augmentation. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:14-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech2016.07.010

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Sabalic, S; Maricic, H; Tomicevic, Z; Kodvanj, J. Influence of gap shape on biomechanical properties of extra-articular distal humeral fracture - a finite element study. Acta Clinica Croatica 2016;55:381-389. http://dx.doi.org/10.20471/acc.2016.55.03.05

Jaeblon, T; Anthony, S; Ogden, A; Andary, JJ. Pediatric supracondylar fractures: variation in fracture patterns and the biomechanical effects of pin configuration. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2016;36:787-792. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0000000000000554

Dingemans, SA; Rammelt, S; White, TO; Goslings, JC; Schepers, T. Should syndesmotic screws be removed after surgical fixation of unstable ankle fractures? a systematic review. Bone & Joint Journal 2016;578B:. 1497-1504 http://dx.doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X....J-2016-0202.R1.

Majumder, A; Fayezizadeh, M; Hope, WW; Novitsky, YW. Evaluation of a novel permanent capped helical coil fastener in a porcine model of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Surgical Endoscopy And Other Interventional Techniques 2016;30:5266-5274. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-016-4874-1

*ROBOTICS*
Shaikh, D; Hallam, J; Christensen-Dalsgaard, J. From "ear" to there: a review of biorobotic models of auditory processing in lizards. Biological Cybernetics 2016;110:303-317. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-016-0701-y

*REACHING/GRASP*
Barone, R; Ciancio, AL; Romeo, RA; Davalli, A; Sacchetti, R; Guglielmelli, E; Zollo, L. Multilevel control of an anthropomorphic prosthetic hand for grasp and slip prevention. Advances In Mechanical Engineering 2016;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1687814016665082

*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Loftin, M; Sothern, M; Abe, T; Bonis, M. Expression of vo2peak in children and youth, with special reference to allometric scaling. Sports Medicine 2016;46:1451-1460. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0536-7

Hrysomallis, C. Neck muscular strength, training, performance and sport injury risk: a review. Sports Medicine 2016;46:1111-1124. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0490-4

Brown, AM; Zifchock, RA; Hillstrom, HJ; Song, J; Tucker, CA. The effects of fatigue on lower extremity kinematics, kinetics and joint coupling in symptomatic female runners with iliotibial band syndrome. Clinical Biomechanics 2016;39:84-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.09.012

Read, PJ; Oliver, JL; De Ste Croix, MBA; Myer, GD; Lloyd, RS. Neuromuscular risk factors for knee and ankle ligament injuries in male youth soccer players. Sports Medicine 2016;46:1059-1066. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0479-z

Andersen, TB; Krustrup, P; Bendiksen, M; Orntoft, CO; Randers, MB; Pettersen, SA. Kicking velocity and effect on match performance when using a smaller, lighter ball in women's football. International Journal Of Sports Medicine 2016;37:966-972. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-109542

Mazuquin, BF; Dela Bela, LF; Pelegrinelli, ARM; Dias, JM; Carregaro, RL; Moura, FA; Selfe, J; Richards, J; Brown, LE; Cardoso, JR. Torque-angle-velocity relationships and muscle performance of professional and youth soccer players. International Journal Of Sports Medicine 2016;37:992-996. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-108199

Hollewand, AM; Spijkerman, AG; Bilo, HJG; Kleefstra, N; Kamsma, Y; van Hateren, KJJ. Validity of an accelerometer-based activity monitor system for measuring physical activity in frail older adults. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity 2016;24:555-558. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2014-0290

Hoppeler, H. Moderate load eccentric exercise; a distinct novel training modality. Frontiers In Physiology 2016;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2016.00483

*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Dogramaci, Y; Duman, IG. Reinforcement of the flexor tendon repair using human amniotic membrane: a biomechanical evaluation using the modified kessler method of tendon repair. Journal Of The American Podiatric Medical Association 2016;106:319-322.

*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Ma, R; Yu, ZF; Tang, SC; Pan, YK; Wei, J; Tang, TT. Osseointegration of nanohydroxyapatite- or nanocalcium silicate-incorporated polyetheretherketone bioactive composites in vivo. International Journal Of Nanomedicine 2016;11:6023-6033. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S115286

Yuan, ZG; Liu, SY; Hao, CX; Guo, WM; Gao, S; Wang, MJ; Chen, MX; Sun, Z; Xu, YC; Wang, Y; Peng, J; Yuan, M; Guo, QY. Amecm/dcb scaffold prompts successful total meniscus reconstruction in a rabbit total meniscectomy model. Biomaterials 2016;111:13-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.09.017

Ewald, TJ; Walker, JA; Lewallen, EA; Trousdale, WH; Yaszemski, MJ; Hanssen, AD; Morrey, BF; van Wijnen, AJ; Sanchez-Sotelo, J; Morrey, ME; Abdel, MP. Safety of intra-articular implantation of oligo[poly(ethylene glycol) fumarate] scaffolds into the rabbit knee. Tissue Engineering Part C-Methods 2016;22:991-998. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tec.2016.0209

Nilsen, TJ; Dasgupta, A; Huang, YC; Wilson, H; Chnari, E. Do processing methods make a difference in acellular dermal matrix properties?. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2016;36:83-5583-5050-. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjw163

Nedelec, B; Forget, NJ; Hurtubise, T; Cimino, S; de Muszka, F; Legault, A; Liu, WL; de Oliveira, A; Calva, V; Correa, JA. Skin characteristics: normative data for elasticity, erythema, melanin, and thickness at 16 different anatomical locations. Skin Research And Technology 2016;22:263-275. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/srt.12256

Dai, ZH; Wang, YL; Liu, LQ; Liu, XL; Tan, PH; Xu, ZP; Kuang, J; Liu, Q; Lou, J; Zhang, Z. Hierarchical graphene-based films with dynamic self-stiffening for biomimetic artificial muscle. Advanced Functional Materials 2016;26:7003-7010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201503917

Zhao, Y; Chen, CG; Liu, HW; Yang, SH; Xing, D. Time-resolved photoacoustic measurement for evaluation of viscoelastic properties of biological tissues. Applied Physics Letters 2016;109:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4968188

Wu, XJ; Wang, YR; Zhu, CC; Tong, XW; Yang, M; Yang, L; Liu, Z; Huang, WH; Wu, F; Zong, HH; Li, HF; He, HB. Preclinical animal study and human clinical trial data of co-electrospun poly(l-lactide-cocaprolactone) and fibrinogen mesh for anterior pelvic floor reconstruction. International Journal Of Nanomedicine 2016;11:389-397. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S88803

*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Merchant-Borna, K; Asselin, P; Narayan, D; Abar, B; Jones, CMC; Bazarian, JJ. Novel method of weighting cumulative helmet impacts improves correlation with brain white matter changes after one football season of sub-concussive head blows. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2016;44:3679-3692. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-016-1680-9

Clark, JM; Post, A; Hoshizaki, TB; Gilchrist, MD. Protective capacity of ice hockey helmets against different impact events. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2016;44:3693-3704. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-016-1686-3

*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Osorio, JS; Batistel, F; Garrett, EF; Elhanafy, MM; Tariq, MR; Socha, MT; Loor, JJ. Corium molecular biomarkers reveal a beneficial effect on hoof transcriptomics in peripartal dairy cows supplemented with zinc, manganese, and copper from amino acid complexes and cobalt from cobalt glucoheptonate. Journal Of Dairy Science 2016;99:9974-9982. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2015-10698

Crast, J; Bloomsmith, MA; Jonesteller, TJ. Behavioral effects of an enhanced enrichment program for group-housed sooty mangabeys (cercocebus atys). Journal Of The American Association For Laboratory Animal Science 2016;55:756-764.

*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR/EYE*
Shen, Y; Su, XJ; Liu, X; Miao, HM; Fang, XJ; Zhou, XT. Changes in intraocular pressure values measured with noncontact tonometer (nct), ocular response analyzer (ora) and corvis scheimpflug technology tonometer (cst) in the early phase after small incision lenticule extraction (smile). Bmc Ophthalmology 2016;16:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12886-016-0381-3

Ali, M; Raghunathan, V; Li, JY; Murphy, CJ; Thomasy, SM. Biomechanical relationships between the corneal endothelium and descemet's membrane. Experimental Eye Research 2016;152:57-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2016.09.004

Hon, Y; Wan, K; Chen, GZ; Lu, SH; Lam, DCC; Lam, AKC. Diurnal variation of corneal tangent modulus in normal chinese. Cornea 2016;35:1600-1604.

Oltulu, R; Satirtav, G; Ersan, I; Soylu, E; Okka, M; Zengin, N. The effect of dehydration and fasting on corneal biomechanical properties and intraocular pressure. Eye & Contact Lens-Science And Clinical Practice 2016;42:392-394. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000220

Pahuja, N; Kumar, NR; Francis, M; Shanbagh, S; Shetty, R; Ghosh, A; Roy, AS. Correlation of clinical and biomechanical outcomes of accelerated crosslinking (9 mw/cm(2) in 10 minutes) in keratoconus with molecular expression of ectasia-related genes. Current Eye Research 2016;41:1419-1423. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02713683.2015.1133831

Minkevich, NI; Morozova-Roche, LA; Iomdina, EN; Rakitina, TV; Bogachuk, AP; Kakuev, DL; Smirnova, EV; Babichenko, II; Lipkin, VM. Abnormal pigment epithelium-derived factor processing in progressive myopia. Experimental Eye Research 2016;152:1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2016.08.017

*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Hammer, CM; Paulsen, F; Burger, PHM; Scholz, M. Integration of the musculature in the course "functional anatomy of the locomotor system"-preparing medical students for the dissection course. Annals Of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger 2016;208:234-240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2016.08.002

Lei, ZY; Zhu, WC; Sun, ST; Wu, PY. Mos2-based dual-responsive flexible anisotropic actuators. Nanoscale 2016;8:18800-18807. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6nr07265h

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