Compromised Neurocircuitry in Chronic Blast‐Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
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DOI: 10.1002/hbm.23365
Abstract: The aim of this study was to apply recently developed automated fiber segmentation and quantification methods using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and DTI‐based deterministic and probabilistic tractography to access local and global diffusion changes in… read more here.
Keywords: blast; traumatic brain; analysis; brain ... See more keywords
Development of a novel bioengineered 3D brain‐like tissue for studying primary blast‐induced traumatic brain injury
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DOI: 10.1002/jnr.25123
Abstract: Primary blast injury is caused by the direct impact of an overpressurization wave on the body. Due to limitations of current models, we have developed a novel approach to study primary blast‐induced traumatic brain injury.… read more here.
Keywords: blast; brain; blast induced; induced traumatic ... See more keywords
Marker-assisted introgression of broad-spectrum blast resistance genes into the cultivated MR219 rice variety.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8109
Abstract: BACKGROUND The rice cultivar MR219 is famous for its better yield and long and fine grain quality; however, it is susceptible to blast disease. The main objective of this study was to introgress blast resistance… read more here.
Keywords: blast; blast resistance; rice; marker assisted ... See more keywords
Analysis of the Alkali Flow in Ironmaking Reactors by a Thermochemical Approach: Blast Furnace
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DOI: 10.1002/srin.201700303
Abstract: Elements like potassium and sodium have a negative impact on the blast furnace performance. Therefore, the flow of alkali metals in and out of the reactor has to be controlled. In the furnace, the chemical… read more here.
Keywords: blast; analysis alkali; blast furnace; alkali flow ... See more keywords
Toward a Better Understanding of Blast Furnace Raceway Blockages
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DOI: 10.1002/srin.202000227
Abstract: Around 69% of the worldwide steel production is still based on pig iron production through the blast furnace (BF) route. Although the overall process and the chemical reactions inside a BF are well understood, it… read more here.
Keywords: blast; raceway blockages; burden; force chains ... See more keywords
Computational modeling of blast wave interaction with a human body and assessment of traumatic brain injury
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DOI: 10.1007/s00193-017-0740-x
Abstract: The modeling of human body biomechanics resulting from blast exposure poses great challenges because of the complex geometry and the substantial material heterogeneity. We developed a detailed human body finite element model representing both the… read more here.
Keywords: blast; human body; biomechanics; geometry ... See more keywords
Blast enhancement from metalized explosives
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DOI: 10.1007/s00193-021-00994-z
Abstract: Experiments are carried out to determine the effects of particle size and mass loading on the free-field blast wave from spherical, constant volume metalized explosive charges. The charges are comprised of gelled nitromethane with uniformly… read more here.
Keywords: field; mass; energy; peak blast ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical investigation of blast wave impact on a surrogate head model
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DOI: 10.1007/s00193-021-01033-7
Abstract: Primary blast wave impact on military personnel is of major concern, particularly as it relates to traumatic brain injury. To gain insights into the brain’s response to primary blast impact, the current research employed a… read more here.
Keywords: blast; surrogate head; blast wave; impact ... See more keywords
Co-transformation mediated stacking of blast resistance genes Pi54 and Pi54rh in rice provides broad spectrum resistance against Magnaporthe oryzae
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DOI: 10.1007/s00299-017-2189-x
Abstract: Key messageThis is the first report of stacking two major blast resistance genes in blast susceptible rice variety using co-transformation method to widen the resistance spectrum against different isolates of Magnaporthe oryzae.AbstractSingle resistance (R-) gene… read more here.
Keywords: blast; rice; magnaporthe oryzae; spectrum ... See more keywords
Behavioral and inflammatory response in animals exposed to a low-pressure blast wave and supplemented with β-alanine
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DOI: 10.1007/s00726-017-2383-8
Abstract: This study investigated the benefit of β-alanine (BA) supplementation on behavioral and cognitive responses relating to mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in rats exposed to a low-pressure blast wave. Animals… read more here.
Keywords: blast; blast wave; low pressure; pressure blast ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Body Armor in Protection Against Blast Injuries Using a Swine Model in a Confined Space with a Blast Tube.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10439-021-02750-x
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to clarify whether or not body armor would protect the body of a swine model using a blast tube built at National Defense Medical College, which is the first… read more here.
Keywords: body armor; blast tube; blast;