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A Standardized Method for Measuring Internal Lung Surface Area via Mouse Pneumonectomy and Prosthesis Implantation
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Internal lung surface area (ISA) is a critical criterion for assessing lung morphology and physiology in lung diseases and injury-induced alveolar regeneration. We describe here a standardized method that can minimize the measurement bias for ISA in both lung pneumonectomy and prosthesis implantation mouse models.
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Body segmental inertial properties are required for inverse dynamics modeling. Using an oscillation and reaction board technique, inertial properties of below-knee prostheses were measured. Using direct measures of prosthesis inertia in the inverse dynamics model of the prosthetic leg resulted in lower magnitudes of resultant joint forces and moments.
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Engineering Platform and Experimental Protocol for Design and Evaluation of a Neurally-controlled Powered Transfemoral Prosthesis
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Neural-machine interfaces (NMI) have been developed to identify the user's locomotion mode. These NMIs are potentially useful for neural control of powered artificial legs, but have not been fully demonstrated. This paper presented (1) our designed engineering platform for easy implementation and development of neural control for powered lower limb prostheses and (2) an experimental setup and protocol in a laboratory environment to evaluate neurally-controlled artificial legs on patients with...
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The Looking Glass Self
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2025
The concept of the looking-glass self describes how an individual's self-concept is shaped by their perception of how others see them. This psychological theory, first introduced by sociologist Charles Horton Cooley in 1902, posits that self-identity emerges in a social context and is influenced by the judgments—real or imagined—of others.Research suggests that individuals frequently overestimate how positively others perceive them. This is particularly evident in physical self-perception,...
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Customization depends on the orbital anatomy, the condition of the remaining eye, and the visible features that must be reproduced. The ocularist adjusts the shell’s contours, iris color, scleral details, and pupil position rather than applying a uniform design. These individualized choices help the prosthesis correspond more closely to the patient’s facial structure and natural eye.
Heat-softened glass allows the ocularist to shape the prosthesis into a contour suited to the patient’s socket and eyelids. Forming a hollow shell also supports its role as a visible replacement within the orbit while permitting detailed surface customization. The resulting shape must balance accurate appearance with the fit needed for comfort, retention, and natural-looking movement.
Contour and fitting determine how the shell corresponds to the orbital anatomy and interacts with the eyelids. A well-matched form supports retention within the socket and helps transmit movement so the prosthesis appears more natural. Careful fitting therefore affects more than appearance: it contributes to comfort, facial symmetry, and the visual impression of coordinated eye movement.
The ocularist builds in iris color, scleral features, pupil position, and surface contours that correspond to the patient’s remaining eye. Matching these elements helps reduce visible differences between the prosthesis and the natural eye. Pupil placement and overall contour are especially relevant to visual alignment, while iris and scleral details support a more individualized cosmetic result.
The process begins by relating the prosthesis to the patient’s orbital anatomy and remaining eye. The ocularist then shapes heat-softened glass into a hollow shell, incorporates the iris, scleral features, pupil position, and contours, and performs careful fitting. This sequence links fabrication with clinical adjustment, allowing appearance, comfort, retention, and eyelid interaction to be considered together.
This approach is used for cosmetic rehabilitation after eye loss or severe ocular injury. Its outcomes extend beyond replacing a visible eye shape: individualized matching can improve facial symmetry and support a more natural appearance during interaction. By addressing the visible effects of ocular loss, the process may also contribute to psychosocial well-being alongside comfort and retention.