... Abstract Statistics show that the wear comfort is the most important property of clothingdemanded by users and consumers. Hence, biofunctional textiles only have a high marketpotential, if they are comfortable. In this work it is shown how the thermophysiological andskin sensorial wear comfort...

... textiles in generalized AE have been examined in amulticenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. They were able to improve objective and subjectivesymptoms of AE significantly within 2 weeks, showing a good wearing comfort andfunctionality comparable to cotton without measurable side effects...

... they are useful for superficial exfoliation and moisturization, and when used in combination with injectables like neuromodulators or dermal fillers, their results are enhanced and beautifully displayed. When used with topical prescriptions they can provide properties to make the patient feel more comfortable...

... to reduce lung injury and increase patient comfort. However, the benefits of many modalities remain unproven. This also applies to high-frequency ventilation, which has many theoretical advantages, but improved clinical outcomes have not been unequivocally demonstrated. Limited data suggest long-term...

... Abstract This is a time of exponential growth in the field of fillers. New types of fillers, with new properties, give new clinical outcomes in new demographics of patients. Younger patients and older patients, as well as male patients are now comfortable asking for fillers [<citeref rid...

... are tasked with managing multiple age-related illnesses, within service networks that are historically not designed to care for aging patients. While comfortable with the management of antiretroviral therapy, HIV providers may have limited training on how to recognize or manage geriatric syndromes...

... it is safer, cheaper, more comfortable for the patient, and more easily repeatable, it can be performed during follow-up visits, and it produces both intensity-based OCT images and flow-based images, which allow for visualization of the macular microvasculature. OCTA is the only imaging modality needed...

.... Furthermore, patient comfort and effective dose are favorable for 68 Ga-SSA. Other PET targets like β-[ 11 C]-5-hydroxy-<smlcap>L</smlcap>-tryptophan ( 11 C-5-HTP) and 6- 18 F-<smlcap>L</smlcap>-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine ( 18 F-DOPA) were developed recently. For insulinomas, glucagon...

... and demands are reviewed. During the last decade, tattooing has moved in the direction of becoming more individualized and is often very personal. The working process and the intimacy between the client and tattooist create a comfort zone of trust and loyalty. Introduction To introduce myself, I have...

... in both the investigation and the management of patients. Modern invasive hemodynamic testing is a short, simple, comfortable, and safe procedure. As a result, its use will increase allowing us to better assess the pathophysiology of pulmonary vascular disease, to provide essential data on individual...

..., and there are a variety of family assessment instruments to help with the assessments. Clinician will be best served by becoming familiar and comfortable with at least one assessment model that is consistent, structured, and evaluates a wide range of family functions. Such an assessment can be incorporated into routine...

... we utilize PDT in our clinic will also be discussed. It is hoped that with this knowledge, more and more clinicians will feel comfortable using this therapy, thereby benefitting their patients to an even greater extent. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has found its place in dermatology with more...

... is established, new technology aiming at improving speech perception and sound comfort in noisy environments is introduced with the new Ponto system. This has been possible by using the sound-processing platform from the most advanced conventional hearing aids from Oticon. Furthermore, specific steps have been...

... to partially implantable hearing aids and cochlea implants and the hearing improvement is similar to other bone conduction hearing aids. We have found the comfort and safety of this system is significantly improved compared to conventional or percutaneous bone conduction hearing aids. Patients...

.... Audiometrical results obtained with the headband and the testband are comparable; therefore, the more comfortable headband is also suitable for the preoperative audiological evaluation, especially in children. Importance of Preoperative Evaluation of Bone-Anchored Devices Success in application...

... Abstract Since the 1960s, cloth diapers have been replaced by disposable diapers. The evolution of healthier skin in the diaper area has been demonstrated in parallel to that of disposable diapers. The improvements of disposable diapers – fit, dryness, comfort – have been based...

... antidepressants that are more tolerable, but they have not developed drugs that are better in efficacy. A greater number of patients are now treated with safer and more tolerable drugs which has allowed a decrease in the stigma of mental illness and has allowed primary care clinicians to become more comfortable...

... treatment modalities and general recommendations for management of patients who have suffered from an anaphylactic reaction. Acute treatment comprises general procedures like positioning, applying an intravenous catheter, call for help, comfort of the patient as well as the application of medication...