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  2. Photoplethysmogram - Wikipedia

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    A photoplethysmogram (PPG) is an optically obtained plethysmogram that can be used to detect blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue. [1][2] A PPG is often obtained by using a pulse oximeter which illuminates the skin and measures changes in light absorption. [3] A conventional pulse oximeter monitors the perfusion of blood to ...

  3. Polypropylene glycol - Wikipedia

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    Polypropylene glycol or polypropylene oxide is the polymer (or macromolecule) of propylene glycol. [1] Chemically it is a polyether, and, more generally speaking, it's a polyalkylene glycol (PAG) H S Code 3907.2000. The term polypropylene glycol or PPG is reserved for polymer of low- to medium-range molar mass when the nature of the end-group ...

  4. Photoplethysmogram variability - Wikipedia

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    Photoplethysmogram variability. The photoplethysmogram (PPG) measurement made at a peripheral site, such as the finger, ear or forehead represents the volume of blood in the vessel at the site of measurement. The PPG signal consists of pulses that reflect the change in vascular blood volume with each cardiac beat. Beat-to-beat fluctuations ...

  5. Got Sensitive Skin? Skip the Irritation with This Acid-Free ...

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    He notes that an acid-free routine is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin or anyone living with a chronic skin condition, such as rosacea, eczema, or dermatitis. 1. A thorough ...

  6. Propylene Glycol in Skin Care: Safety, Benefits, Side Effects

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    You could potentially develop a rash when using a product with propylene glycol if you: have skin conditions, like eczema. have a history of allergies. have sensitive skin. According to Zeichner ...

  7. Best Exercises for Varicose Veins - WebMD

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    Doing simple sets of calf raise exercises improves blood circulation, too, which is great for helping varicose veins. Step 1: Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart. You can hold onto a ...

  8. 27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based

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    Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are based on scientific evidence. 1. Limit sugary drinks. Sugary drinks like sodas, fruit juices, and sweetened teas are the primary source of added ...

  9. PPG Industries - Wikipedia

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    PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe. By revenue it is the largest coatings company in the world followed by Sherwin-Williams. [2]