Pilling is caused by friction pulling and fuzzing the fibers of a material. Pilling is normally evaluated by visually counting the pills on a flat fabric surface. Here, we propose an objective method of pilling assessment, based on the textural chara...
Textiles require finishing to improve their usability and functionality but in the first place, to reduce of pilling tendency, which affects all kinds of synthetic and natural fabrics. Several laser ablation tests have been applied to the selected fa...
The pilling resistance of fashion fabrics is a fundamentally important and frequently occurring problem during cloth wearing. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the pilling performance of linen/silk woven fabrics with different mechanical...
During use, the surface of textile fabrics is prone to wear, which can cause changes such as pilling. Pilling (entanglement of fibers) is primarily assessed using the standard visual method EN ISO 12945-4:2020, but it can also be quantitatively measu...
The occurrence of pilling affects the appearance and aesthetic properties of knitwear and leads to a shortened lifespan of underwear, which is usually worn directly on the skin and under the outer layers of clothing and is exposed to direct contact w...
Textile pilling causes an undesirable appearance on the surface of garments, which is a long-standing problem. In this study, textile grading of fleece based on pilling assessment was performed using image processing and machine learning methods. Two...
Human visual inspection for classifying the pilling of knitted fabric not only consumes human resources but also causes occupational hazard because of long-term observation using human eyes. This reduces the efficiency of the entire operation. To ove...
Pilling is a common and unresolved problem in knitted fabrics, especially for the cellulose fiber blended fabrics, which not only causes an unattractive appearance and an uncomfortable handle, but also reduces the added value of the products. In this...
Finishes bring an alteration to the physical and comfort properties of the textiles. That’s why various finishes are used to impart various functionalities to the fabric surface. However, it may also affect some properties. The purpose of this...
An ultrafine particle aqueous-phase system of hot melt copolyester was prepared by an inverse emulsion–precipitation method. Laser particle size analysis showed that the diameter of the obtained copolyester particles was mostly distributed betw...
This paper introduces Tibetan pill traditions and examines two exceptional pill formulas that emerged from an early Buddhist–medical interface in Tibet, but followed different trajectories due to the increased specialization of religious and me...
A manufacturer’s fabric first undergoes an abrasion test and manual visual inspection to grade the fabric prior to shipment to ensure that there are no defects present. Manual visual classification consumes a considerable amount of human resour...
Manual pill identification is often inefficient and error-prone due to the large variety of medications and frequent visual similarity among pills, leading to misuse or dispensing errors. These challenges are exacerbated when pill imprints are engrav...
During drilling of petroleum or geothermal wells, unforeseen circumstances occasionally happen that require suspension of the operation. When the drilling fluid is left in a static condition, solid material like barite may settle out of the fluid. Co...
This paper proposes a deep learning algorithm that can improve pill identification performance using limited training data. In general, when individual pills are detected in multiple pill images, the algorithm uses multiple pill images from the learn...
The accurate identification of pills is essential for their safe administration in the medical field. Despite technological advancements, pill classification encounters hurdles such as ambiguous images, pattern similarities, mixed pills, and variatio...
Pharmaceutical products that mix natural raw materials are subject to unavoidable contamination with microorganisms from the environment and animals. This study focused on the effect of radiation on the quality of primary packaged pills, which are cr...
We developed a machine vision-based robotic system to address automation challenges in pharmaceutical pill sorting and packaging. The hardware platform integrates a high-resolution industrial camera with an HSR-CR605 robotic arm. Image processing lev...
The modern healthcare system is directly related to the development of digital health tools and solutions. Pills with digital sensors represent a highly innovative class of new pharmaceuticals. The aim of this work was to analyze the patent landscape...
Dates have been demonstrated to display a variety of bioactivities and are rich in polyphenols. In this work, we assessed the underlying immunomodulatory effects of date seed polyphenol extracts that had been industrially encapsulated and fabricated...
Long-term adherence to medication is of critical importance for the successful management of chronic diseases. Objective tools to track oral medication adherence are either lacking, expensive, difficult to access, or require additional equipment. To...
15 February 2023
Previous studies have suggested that social and cultural factors significantly influence people’s willingness to use the male contraceptive pill, which is in relatively advanced development. The present study aims at comparing Spanish and Mozam...
This study aimed to explore the mechanism through which Tibetan medicine Liuwei Muxiang (LWMX) pills acts against colorectal cancer (CRC). We firstly retrieved the active ingredients and the correlated targets of LWMX pills from public databases. The...
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate postoperative pelvic incidence minus lumbar lordosis mismatch (PI–LL) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes to determine age-adjusted PI–LL targets. Method: The datase...
Ubiquitous intelligence of Internet of Things (IoT) objects and new sensors provide innovative solutions for a variety of health issues. Unintentional child poisoning represents an increasingly important health issue worldwide, partially because of a...
It has been posited that ingesting a pill constitutes a pivotal action that facilitates the effects of open-label placebos (OLPs: placebos honestly prescribed). In the present OLP experiment, the motor components of a placebo treatment were systemati...
This study uses a self-developed anti-corrosion pill particle as the research object and develops the pill particle population modelling method in order to optimize the anti-corrosion process of oil and gas wellbore casing annuli. The shape of the pi...
To examine associations between the pyridostigmine bromide (PB) pill and/or pesticide exposure during the 1990–1991 Gulf War (GW) and eye findings years after deployment. A cross-sectional study of South Florida veterans who were deployed on ac...
Objective: The therapeutic efficacy and molecular mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), such as Liuwei Dihuang pills (LWDH pills), in treating osteoporosis (OP) remain an area of active research and interest in modern medicine. This stu...
Oleanolic acid (OA) is an active ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Fructus ligustri lucidi (FLL). Its clinical use is restricted because it is water-insoluble and has limited dosage forms of administration at present. Hence, the FF...
(1) Background: Progesterone-only pills (POP) are widely used contraceptives. About 40% of women taking these pills report vaginal bleeding/spotting; 25% find this a reason for cessation. To date, no effective remedy has been described. We aimed to e...
This research studies the discharge process and its mechanism using the discrete element method (DEM) with self-developed annular corrosion pill particles and the discharge device as an example in order to optimize the oil and gas field wellbore casi...
Medication should be consumed as prescribed with little to zero margins for errors, otherwise consequences could be fatal. Due to the pervasiveness of camera-equipped mobile devices, patients and practitioners can easily take photos of unidentified p...
Fiber-flaw detection on pill surfaces is a critical yet challenging task in industrial pharmacy due to diverse defect characteristics. To overcome the limitations of traditional methods in accuracy and real-time performance, this study introduces SA-...
The social and cultural context after the COVID-19 pandemic is on many levels very different from the previous context. Studies carried out during 2020 and 2021 point to an unprecedented increase in the use of social media. This research delves into...
Gandouling (GDL) Pill is a novel Traditional Chinese medicinal drug to treat Wilson’s disease in clinics. It is composed of six separate herbal medicines, including Rhei Radix ET Rhizoma, Coptidis Rhizoma, Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix ET Rhizoma...
Fookkun® is a pill dispenser in which single doses of several medications intended to be taken simultaneously are sealed in single film bags rolled onto a medication rotating drum. The system makes musical alert sounds when it is time for the pat...
The emergency contraception pill (ECP) is a non-prescribed medication in Spain. However, there is not enough evidence of its use among young people to define sex education contents. The aims of this research were to describe the experiences of the us...
Gastrointestinal (GI) complications, including motility disorders, metabolic deficiencies, and changes in gut microbiota following spinal cord injury (SCI), are associated with poor outcomes. After SCI, the autonomic nervous system becomes unbalanced...
Most studies on the Arthrosphaera genus, or giant pill millipedes, focus on its taxonomy, distribution, and ecology. Therefore, this investigation aimed to explore the chemical composition and bioactive properties of the hemolymph of the giant pill m...
Qing’e Pills is a Chinese traditional herbal product, which is often used to strengthen muscles and bones in TCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) practice. Its two main component herbs, namely, Cortex Eucommiae and Fructus Psoraleae are both requ...
Vitamin B12 (B12) is present in foods of animal origin, and vegans are encouraged to take supplements with synthetic B12 in order to ensure a sufficient uptake. Recent rat studies suggest that natural (hydroxo-B12, HO-B12) and synthetic (cyano-B12, C...
A rapid, specific, and sensitive ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-MS) method to examine the chemical differences between Aconitum herbs and processed products has been developed and validated...
Primary care providers are increasingly tasked with providing basic gynecologic care, including contraceptive therapy, to their patients. In the United States, oral contraceptive pills are the most frequently prescribed form of contraception; thus, i...
31 March 2022
Multiple illness is an increasingly common phenomenon. Its consequence is the need for polytherapy, which is particularly common among people suffering from arterial hypertension. The development of combined preparations (containing at least two API-...
Because of the increased prevalence of chronic diseases, older adults frequently take many medications. However, adhering to a medication treatment tends to be difficult. The lack of medication adherence can cause health problems or even patient deat...
Background: Liuwei Dihuang Pills, a classic traditional Chinese medicine formula, has been widely used in clinical practice for its multiple pharmacological effects. However, the systematic characterization and identification of its chemical constitu...
Liver fibrosis remains difficult to treat, in part because many hepatoprotective triterpenoids suffer from poor oral bioavailability and lack of optimized delivery formats. Ganoderma amboinense is a rare “antler” reishi species long value...
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a significant therapeutic challenge due to its complex molecular mechanisms and limited effective treatments. Although the Tibetan medicine Liuwei Muxiang Pill (LWMX) has shown efficacy in gastric an...
Background and Objectives: Diabetes can cause various vascular complications. The Compounded Danshen-Dripping-Pill (CDDP) is widely used in China. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness and safety of CDDP in the blood viscosity (BV) with type...
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