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A patent application has been submitted for a new seat design that aims to reduce whiplash injuries in vehicles. The seat includes a backrest, a headrest, a backrest frame, a cross member, a headrest post, and a cross member detachment mechanism. The cross member detachment mechanism allows the cross member to detach from the side members in response to a load towards the rear of the vehicle, with the load triggering the detachment decreasing as the cross member rises. This invention could potentially improve safety and reduce the risk of whiplash for vehicle occupants. [Extracted from the article]

A recent preprint abstract discusses the use of finite element human body models (HBMs) to study sex differences in whiplash injury. The study focuses on the validation of a new lineup of models called VIVA+, which includes an average female and an average male model. The results show that the female models were more compliant in moment-rotation responses and exhibited more flexion in the upper-cervical spine segments compared to the male models. However, there were differences between the model responses and experimental data, which could be attributed to uncertainties in posture and anthropometrical characteristics. This research provides a first step towards understanding sex differences in whiplash injury risks. Please note that this preprint has not been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto explores the phenomenon of whiplash maculopathy, a condition associated with retinal concussion following traumatic head injuries. The study presents a case report of a 38-year-old man who experienced macular edema in his left eye after a blunt trauma to his head. The patient's symptoms improved over time, and the macular edema resolved within a month. The research suggests that whiplash maculopathy should be considered in patients with significant macular edema after head injuries, regardless of a history of motor vehicle collisions. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Hacettepe University proposes a semiactive car-seat system that can reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions. The system incorporates a sliding seat with a magnetorheological damper model positioned under the seat-pan. The study compares the performance of the proposed semiactive seat with a passive anti-whiplash car seat using various crash pulses. The results show that the semiactive seat design outperforms the passive seat design by reducing critical whiplash criteria and loads on the upper neck. This research provides valuable insights for the design of car seats to mitigate whiplash risk in rear-end crashes. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at the University of California explores the potential impacts of hydroclimatic "whiplash" events on California's water system and its level of resilience. The study focuses on four basins in the western Sierra Nevada and uses downscaled runoff data from climate models to generate synthetic hydrologic whiplash sequences. The results show that all basins experienced negative effects on carryover storage and hydropower generation, with losses ranging from 5% to nearly 90%. The study highlights the need for potential policy changes to enhance flexibility and resilience in water management and hydropower generation. Greater storage capacity generally provided greater reliability and resiliency in water and power services. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Kielce University of Technology in Poland examined the effect of changing the angle of the passenger car seat backrest on head trajectories during a frontal collision. The researchers found that the optimal angle for the car seat backrest is 110 degrees, and that sitting in a fully reclined seat poses a high risk of whiplash injury. The study emphasizes the importance of proper positioning of the headrest and the driver's seat in preventing injuries during collisions. This research contributes to a larger-scale study on low-speed crash testing. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at California State University Long Beach explores the experiences of California Title IX coordinators during the Trump administration's policy changes. The study found that the recension of Obama-era guidelines had limited impact on their daily operations due to the state's progressive social policies and protective legislation. However, the new Title IX regulations were perceived as more consequential, imposing heavy burdens on administrative offices and potentially affecting campus safety and survivors' willingness to report. The study suggests that progressive state legislative action, restorative justice approaches, and a survivor bill of rights can serve as important counterpoints to federal Title IX policy. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Chapman University analyzed historical streamflow records to examine the presence of water whiplash in Mediterranean regions of the world. The study compared wet and dry periods based on annual deviations from the historical record average and found that there were more dry years than wet years in these regions. The study also highlighted the influence of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation on Chile and South Africa during the first quarter of the year. The findings have implications for water management and adaptation to climate change in these regions. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at NOVA University Lisbon in Portugal has developed and validated a computationally efficient model called the Efficient Neck Model-2D (ENM-2D) for simulating the whiplash injury mechanism. Whiplash injuries, commonly occurring in the neck, are a frequent result of road collisions. The ENM-2D model accurately determines injury criteria associated with head and neck injuries and is 12.5 times faster than the reference model. This research provides valuable insights into the detection and monitoring of whiplash injuries, which can be challenging to diagnose. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from the Woodwell Climate Research Center discusses the concept of "weather whiplash," which refers to sudden shifts in weather patterns that can have significant impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, infrastructure, and human activities. The researchers used self-organizing maps to identify these weather whiplash events in the North Atlantic/European sector and analyzed their frequency and future trends. The study found that patterns with positive height anomalies in high latitudes are projected to produce more weather whiplash events in the future, while patterns with negative anomalies will produce fewer. The research also examined the associated shifts in temperature and precipitation extremes. [Extracted from the article]

A new report discusses research findings on whiplash injuries in China. The study focuses on the extreme temperature fluctuations that occurred in eastern China in the spring of 2022. The researchers found that these fluctuations were influenced by increased sea ice concentrations over the Barents-Kara Seas in the previous winter. The study suggests that the state of sea ice concentrations in the winter could be a useful signal for predicting extreme temperature whiplash events in the following spring. The research concludes that the interaction between mean state and eddies reinforces the Eurasian wave train and enhances subseasonal temperature variability. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from Hacettepe University discusses the risk of whiplash injury in self-driving vehicles, particularly when passengers are seated in a rear-facing position. The study suggests that this seating orientation can increase the risk of whiplash in frontal impacts. The researchers developed a restraint system for rear-facing car seats, which was found to successfully protect occupants from various injuries, including whiplash. The study provides valuable insights into the design and safety considerations for rear-facing car seats. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from researchers at the Universidad de Malaga in Spain explores the role of cognitive and emotional factors in the recovery from whiplash injuries. The study found that individuals with higher expectations of recovery and lower levels of pain catastrophizing and perceived disability at the beginning of their injury had higher perceived recovery and lower perceived disability at 6 and 12 months. These findings have important clinical implications, as both factors can be modified through health education approaches. The study highlights the potential for interventions targeting pain-related cognitions and emotions to improve outcomes for individuals with whiplash injuries. [Extracted from the article]

This document summarizes a research study on the treatment of whiplash injuries in the cervical spine. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of two treatment approaches, Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) and published clinical practice guidelines, for patients with Movement Coordination Deficits (WADs). The study will recruit 65 subjects and collect outcome measures at various points throughout the study. Data analysis will involve descriptive and inferential statistics. The study is not yet recruiting and is expected to be completed by December 30, 2024. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University has found a connection between poverty and drought-to-downpour weather events. The study reveals that these events have increased by 24%-48% in the poorest 20% of the world's population from 1980 to 2010. While these events do not appear to be occurring more frequently globally, they are affecting regions with higher poverty rates more frequently, particularly in African countries. The researchers emphasize the need for greater support for climate adaptation in low-income countries to reduce poverty and inequality. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords for this news article include: Brisbane, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury, University of Queensland. Keywords: Brisbane; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Brisbane Australia Australia and New Zealand Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 6216 6216 1 10/16/23 20231020 NES 231020 2023 OCT 20 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Data detailed on Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions - Whiplash Injury have been presented. Brisbane, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Automobiles; Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Research and Markets; Technology; Transportation; Whiplash Injury EN Automobiles Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Research and Markets Technology Transportation Whiplash Injury 2399 2399 1 10/09/23 20231013 NES 231013 2023 OCT 13 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- The "Whiplash Protection System Market Size & Market Share Data, Latest Trend Analysis and Future Growth Intelligence Report - Forecast by Vehicle Type, by System Type, Analysis and Outlook from 2023 to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. What is the market penetration for different types, applications, technologies, and distribution/sales channels in the Whiplash Protection System market?. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; TMJ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome; Whiplash Injury EN Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics TMJ Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome Whiplash Injury 8117 8117 1 09/04/23 20230908 NES 230908 2023 SEP 8 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in temporomandibular joint disorders. Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, TMJ, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, Whiplash Injury University of Pisa Researcher Illuminates Research in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (Are Whiplash-Associated Disorders and Temporomandibular Disorders in a Trauma Related Cause and Effect Relationship?. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 2271 2271 1 07/17/23 20230721 NES 230721 2023 JUL 21 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- New study results on whiplash injury have been published. Keywords for this news article include: University of Toronto Scarborough, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Canberra; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Canberra Australia Australia and New Zealand Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 2454 2454 1 07/17/23 20230721 NES 230721 2023 JUL 21 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Researchers detail new data in Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions - Whiplash Injury. Canberra, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury We provide a practical methodology for analyzing convergence rates using integral constraint bounds and a novel Lyapunov rate method.". [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Citalopram; Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Nitriles; Orthopedics; Propylamines; Whiplash Injury EN Citalopram Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Nitriles Orthopedics Propylamines Whiplash Injury 6564 6564 1 06/26/23 20230630 NES 230630 2023 JUN 30 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Data detailed on whiplash injury have been presented. Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Nitriles, Citalopram, Orthopedics, Propylamines, Whiplash Injury. [Extracted from the article]

The headrest assembly also includes a second pin operatively coupled to the second side panel and rotatable within a portion of the second spring clip to allow rotation of the second side panel relative to the central panel. The headrest assembly also includes an armature operatively coupling the rear portion to a seatback of an automobile seat. The headrest assembly also includes an armature operatively coupling the rear portion to a seatback of an automobile seat. [Extracted from the article]

According to the news editors, the research concluded: "The absence of trapezius muscle atonia during REM sleep in the WAD patients may be related to dysfunction of the mechanisms that regulate motor activity." Keywords: Mexico City; Mexico; North and Central America; Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Mexico City Mexico North and Central America Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 2165 2165 1 06/12/23 20230616 NES 230616 2023 JUN 16 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Investigators publish new report on Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions - Whiplash Injury. [Extracted from the article]

Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury, Global Warming Keywords: Climate Change; Global Warming; Greenhouse Gases; Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Climate Change Global Warming Greenhouse Gases Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 6457 6457 1 06/05/23 20230609 NES 230609 2023 JUN 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Fresh data on whiplash injury are presented in a new report. [Extracted from the article]

Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury Keywords: Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 4342 4342 1 05/15/23 20230519 NES 230519 2023 MAY 19 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Investigators publish new report on whiplash injury. Keywords for this news article include: University of Oklahoma, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions. [Extracted from the article]

To investigate the seismic response characteristics and whiplash effect mechanism of CRFBs under near-fault ground motions, a long-span CRFB with high piers is selected as a prototype bridge, and a nonlinear finite element model is developed based on OpenSees." Beijing, People's Republic of China, Asia, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury Keywords: Beijing; People's Republic of China; Asia; Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Beijing People's Republic of China Asia Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 5027 5027 1 05/08/23 20230512 NES 230512 2023 MAY 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Current study results on Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions - Whiplash Injury have been published. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 5633 5633 1 04/03/23 20230407 NES 230407 2023 APR 7 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Researchers detail new data in whiplash injury. Keywords for this news article include: Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands, Europe, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions. Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury. [Extracted from the article]

Technical Field "The present disclosure relates to a rear seat airbag module and a vehicle seat in which the rear seat airbag module is attached to a seat back frame. The rear seat airbag module is attached to a frame of a seat back of a vehicle seat, and is configured to expand and deploy the airbag toward a seat rear side of the seat back. Further, in the first aspect, the term "displaced to the seat rear side" is not limited to the case in which the entire rear seat airbag module is displaced to the seat rear side, and also includes a case in which only a part of the rear seat airbag module (for example, only a part of the air bag case) is displaced to the seat rear side. [Extracted from the article]

Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury Keywords: Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 5209 5209 1 03/23/23 20230324 NES 230324 2023 MAR 24 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- A new study on whiplash injury is now available. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Aomori; Japan; Asia; Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Quality of Life; Whiplash Injury EN Aomori Japan Asia Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Quality of Life Whiplash Injury 4079 4079 1 03/23/23 20230303 NES 230303 2023 MAR 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Fresh data on Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions - Whiplash Injury are presented in a new report. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that, although whiplash injuries were associated with poor health-related QOL in men, age was more associated with health-related QOL than whiplash injuries in both sexes. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Orthopedics; Whiplash Injury EN Health and Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Orthopedics Whiplash Injury 2023 FEB 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- New research on whiplash injury is the subject of a new report. Keywords for this news article include: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, North and Central America, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury, Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions. Health and Medicine, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Orthopedics, Whiplash Injury. [Extracted from the article]