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A recently issued patent describes a method and device for measuring a person's health condition based on bodily fluid. The patent emphasizes the importance of hydration for runners and the potential risks of both dehydration and over-hydration. It also addresses the challenges of assessing hydration levels in children and the complications associated with dry skin. The patent proposes the use of a hydration sensor that analyzes saliva to determine a person's hydration level. Various versions of the sensor are discussed, including disposable and reusable options. The patent outlines a handheld sensing device and a sensing strip that measures a person's health condition by analyzing bodily fluid. The sensing strip consists of two water-resistant layers with conductive lines in between, allowing bodily fluid to come into contact with the conductive lines. The handheld sensing device measures an electrical characteristic across the conductive lines and provides an indication of the user's health condition. The system can also wirelessly transmit data to another device and includes a timer function. This invention is particularly beneficial for monitoring hydration levels. [Extracted from the article]

• The dynamic predictor based control for a linear time delay system with input and state delays is developed, when the state delay is greater than the input delay. • The number of subdivisions in the approximation of the distributed delays of the dynamic control law is computed to insure the closed loop system stability. • The digital implementation of static and dynamic predictors based control is carried out on an embed- ded device, which operates as a programable automatic controller, for regulating the temperature of a sliced tomatoes dehydration process. • Some advantages are observed with the dynamic predictor, in contrast to a static predictor, in terms of the transient response of the plant. In this paper the experimental application of static and dynamic predictors based control of the temperature of a sliced tomatoes dehydration process is presented. The control schemes concerning the case corresponding to the process under consideration, where the state delay is greater than the input delay, are developed. The number of subdivisions in the approximation of the distributed delays of the dynamic predictors by finite sums is chosen to insure loop system stability. The two schemes are experimentally tested, and a comparison of their performance is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses scientists at Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Germany and the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine in India, have come up with desiccation tolerance larvae that accumulates substantially larger amounts of trehalose, a disaccharide made of two glucose moieties, on the hypodermis. It mentions that the yeast that is put into sugar solution reproduces rapidly to ferment sugar into alcohol.

In this article, the author discusses his brother often eluded death, but the many trials that he endured could not prepare for that awful moment when he finally left. It mentions gift from McDonald's, from Coca-Cola, from Home Depot, every plastic grocery sack, every empty Amy's burrito box. It also mentions party of eight stretched along the mountainside, no one talking. It also mentions nothing of exposure or dehydration or lightning strikes and issues of altitude sickness.

The article focuses on discrimination faced by pregnant women up and down economic ladder and mentions telecommunication firm AT&T Mobility's absence policy faced by Kristine Webb during duty. Topics dsicussed include dehydration and issues faced by Webb during the pregnancy, intermittent leave related to pregnancy without penalty and jobs lost by pregnant women who have gone for leave a day.

A research study conducted at Arab American University has proposed a new method for detecting dehydration in the human body using non-contact millimeter wave radiometry. Dehydration is a common problem in the aging population, and current methods of detection require lab tests and obtaining blood or urine samples from patients. The study found that reflectance measurements taken at various locations on the skin can indicate dehydration, with the elbow region showing the highest difference in reflectance between healthy and dehydrated skin. This method could allow for early detection and treatment of dehydration, reducing waiting times and avoiding hospital admissions. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Univerzitet u Beogradu in Serbia explores the relationship between dehydration and sports performance. The study found that dehydration can have negative effects on both aerobic and anaerobic performance, including a decrease in VO2 max, circulatory volume, and cardiac stroke volume. Dehydration can also impair muscle strength and endurance, increase fatigue, and affect cognitive functions. The researchers emphasize the importance of personalized rehydration strategies to ensure athletes' safety and optimize sports performance. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on young dairy calves being vulnerable to disease with calf mortality being highest during the first few weeks of life. Topics include diarrhoea being one of the primary causes where calves with diarrhoea experience dehydration, decreasing appetite, and difficulty standing; and influencing the presence of abnormal faecal consistency having on short-term weight gain, mortality risk, and morbidity risk.

The article explores few ways to deal with gastroenteritis, a condition erroneously call stomach flu, in children with diarrhea and vomit; and discusses intestinal infections that are caused by a family of highly contagious viruses, including rotavirus and norovirus,.

The article present key action steps to have more energy and fitness all day long for work. Topics discussed include avoiding television and electronic addiction and recognizing a outdoor walk; making rules for exercise at least some portion of each day; recording affirming statements on cassette and building some flexibility; and also mentions about maintaining the dehydration, hunger and weariness.

The article discusses the different effects of hydration on endurance exercise. Topics covered include the reported struggles of cyclists on stage 13 of the 2015 Tour de France, the conflicting beliefs regarding hydration for cyclists and the effects of avoiding dehydration according to senior sports scientist Dr. Adrian Hodgson. It discusses the highlights of a study conducted by researchers led by Canada research chair Dr. Stephen Cheung to evaluate cyclists' hydration status.

My husband is a big fan of jerky and hasfound several great recipes in Jerky. Ingredients * 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce* 1 tablespoon brown sugar* 1 tablespoon garlic,minced* 2 teaspoons salt* 1 tablespoon blackpepper, coarsely ground* 2 teaspoons fresh ginger,finely grated* 1 teaspoon liquid smoke(optional)* 1 pound meat strips Dehydrating yourhomegrown tomatoesis a great way topreserve your harvest. In additionto jerky and dried tomatoes, we've madetempeh, yogurt, and various dried fruitsand vegetables, all without the additivesand preservatives you find in factory-madeproducts. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the topic of dehydration and how to avoid it. Also cited are the essential role of water in bodily functions like temperature regulation, digestion, and metabolic reactions, the people who are at high risk of dehydration like very young children, older people, and persons with chronic illnesses, mild dehydration, and the symptoms of chronic dehydration like headaches, muscle weakness, and constipation.

I am a boy, but I'm not a boy like my brother. Still, neither am I a girl like my sister. "Janie, be a weed," Mom says. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on several tips for women to become fresh and chilled during summer. Topics include avoidance of using foundation or makeup during hot sunny day to prevent skin problems, the use of aloe vera gels to prevent sunburn, and the use of concealer to save lipstick from bleeding. Also mentioned are the use of dry shampoo to prevent sticky hair, the application of lemon on clothes with sweat stains, and consumption of water to prevent dehydration.