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Muscle synergies as a predictive framework for the EMG patterns of new hand postures by Ajiboye, A B, Weir, R F

“…Synchronous muscle synergies have been suggested as a framework for dimensionality reduction in muscle coordination. Many studies have shown that synergies…”
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Characterization of 3-Dimensional Printing and Casting Materials for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Phantoms at 3 T by Yunker, B E, Stupic, K F, Wagner, J L, Huddle, S, Shandas, R, Weir, R F, Russek, S E, Keenan, K E

“…Imaging phantoms are used to calibrate and validate the performance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. Many new materials have been developed for…”
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Characterization of 3-Dimensional Printing and Casting Materials for use in Computed Tomography and X-ray Imaging Phantoms by Yunker, B E, Holmgren, A, Stupic, K F, Wagner, J L, Huddle, S, Shandas, R, Weir, R F, Keenan, K E, Garboczi, E, Russek, S E

“…Imaging phantoms are used to calibrate and validate the performance of medical computed tomography (CT) systems. Many new materials developed for…”
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Affirming the Decisions Adolescents Make about Life and Death by Weir, Robert F., Peters, Charles

“…Adolescents who are critically, chronically, and terminally ill traditionally have been given little voice in their health care treatment. But over the last…”
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Establishment of a successful donor embryo program: medical, ethical, and policy issues by Van Voorhis, B J, Grinstead, D M, Sparks, A E, Gerard, J L, Weir, R F

“…To determine how couples prefer to dispose of their extra embryos and to establish a donor embryo program for the treatment of infertile couples. Cohort study…”
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Patients' views about physician participation in assisted suicide and euthanasia by GRABER, M. A, LEVY, B. I, WEIR, R. F, OPPLIGER, R. A

“…To elucidate the effect of physician participation in physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia on the physician-patient relationship. A questionnaire…”
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Decisions to Abate Life-Sustaining Treatment for Nonautonomous Patients: Ethical Standards and Legal Liability for Physicians After Cruzan by Weir, Robert F, Gostin, Larry

“…PHYSICIANS often feel impelled to initiate and continue the complete range of modern medical procedures to prolong the lives of critically ill patients. A…”
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Toward higher-performance bionic limbs for wider clinical use by Farina, Dario, Vujaklija, Ivan, Brånemark, Rickard, Bull, Anthony M. J., Dietl, Hans, Graimann, Bernhard, Hargrove, Levi J., Hoffmann, Klaus-Peter, Huang, He (Helen), Ingvarsson, Thorvaldur, Janusson, Hilmar Bragi, Kristjánsson, Kristleifur, Kuiken, Todd, Micera, Silvestro, Stieglitz, Thomas, Sturma, Agnes, Tyler, Dustin, Weir, Richard F. ff, Aszmann, Oskar C.

“…Most prosthetic limbs can autonomously move with dexterity, yet they are not perceived by the user as belonging to their own body. Robotic limbs can convey…”
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The Optimal Controller Delay for Myoelectric Prostheses by Farrell, Todd R., Weir, Richard F.

“…A tradeoff exists when considering the delay created by multifunctional prosthesis controllers. Large controller delays maximize the amount of time available…”
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Life and Death Choices after Cruzan: Case Law and Standards of Professional Conduct by Gostin, Larry, Weir, Robert F.

“…Medical practitioners often feel obligated to use all available procedures to sustain patients' lives. A review of case law indicates, however, that…”
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Cineplasty as a control input for externally powered prosthetic components by Weir, R F, Heckathorne, C W, Childress, D S

“…To achieve significant improvement in the function of electric-powered, upper-limb prostheses, we believe it is necessary to develop better control interfaces…”
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Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMESs) for Intramuscular Electromyogram Recording by Weir, Richard F., Troyk, Phil R., DeMichele, Glen A., Kerns, Douglas A., Schorsch, Jack F., Maas, Huub

“…We have developed a multichannel electrogmyography sensor system capable of receiving and processing signals from up to 32 implanted myoelectric sensors…”
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Selective nontreatment of neurologically impaired neonates by Weir, R F, Bale, Jr, J F

“…We are convinced that a best-interests approach is the best approach to take in making decisions to treat or not to treat disabled young infants. Such an…”
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IMES: An Implantable Myoelectric Sensor by Troyk, P.R., DeMichele, G.A., Kerns, D.A., Weir, R.F.

“…We present updated progress on the design, construction and testing of an upper-extremity prosthesis control system based on implantable myoelectric sensors…”
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On restoring sunken noses without scarring the face. 1892 by Weir, R F

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The need for consistency in NICUs by Weir, R F

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Abating treatment in the NICU by Weir, R F

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A heuristic fuzzy logic approach to EMG pattern recognition for multifunctional prosthesis control by Ajiboye, A.B., Weir, R.Fff

“…This paper presents a heuristic fuzzy logic approach to multiple electromyogram (EMG) pattern recognition for multifunctional prosthesis control. Basic signal…”
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Simulation of Intramuscular EMG Signals Detected Using Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) by Lowery, M.M., Weir, R.F., Kuiken, T.A.

“…The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of recording independent electromyographic (EMG) signals from the forearm using implantable myoelectric…”
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Modeling and Preliminary Testing Socket-Residual Limb Interface Stiffness of Above-Elbow Prostheses by Sensinger, Jonathon W., Weir, Richard F. ff

“…The interface between the socket and residual limb can have a significant effect on the performance of a prosthesis. Specifically, knowledge of the rotational…”
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