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Study of Physics and Mathematics Principles of Cuff-Based Blood Pressure Measurement Methods
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The two most important methods used to measure blood pressure, the cuff-based methods of oscillometry and auscultation, are analyzed in this work. The goal is to understand the principles and shortcomings of each method in order to suggest some improvements that can be immediately implemented in...
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The Relationship (or Lack Thereof) Between Weight Loss and Health-Related Quality of Life in the Severely Obese
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The impact of weight and weight loss on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in obese individuals and, in particular, the severely obese, is poorly understood. We completed a meta-analysis of published weight loss intervention trials; conducted cross-sectional analyses to examine...