The effect of cooling rate on the precision of measurement of glow peak 5 in the thermoluminescence of LiF:Mg,Ti (TLD-100).

The effect of natural rapid cooling and oven slow cooling on the precision of thermoluminescence measurements of LiF:Mg,Ti is investigated. Three separate series of measurements resulted in average precisions of 5.1 and 5.

SEARCH FOR EXPERIMENTAL EVIDENCE OF DOSE-RATE AND WALL SCATTERING EFFECTS IN THE THERMOLUMINESCENCE RESPONSE OF LIF:MG,TI (TLD-100).

An experimental investigation into the possibility of dose-rate effects and wall scatter in the thermoluminescent response of LiF:Mg,Ti (TLD-100) was carried out. The investigation was motivated by theoretical simulations predicting the possible presence of dose-rate effects coupled with the lack of detailed experimental studies. The dose rate was varied by changing the source to sample distance, by the use of attenuators, sources of 137Cs of various activities, filtration and the construction of identical geometrical irradiators of Teflon and stainless steel.

INVESTIGATION OF THE TL CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPOSITE PEAK 5 IN THE GLOW CURVE OF LIF:MG,TI (TLD-100) USING NATURALLY AND FURNACE-COOLED SAMPLES FOLLOWING THE 400°C PRE-IRRADIATION ANNEAL.

The cooling rate to room temperature following the 400°C pre-irradiation anneal is known to affect the thermoluminescent properties of LiF:Mg,Ti (TLD-100) as a result of migration and clustering of defects during the cooling down process. In this investigation the dose response over an extended dose range from 0.01 to 7000 Gy in both naturally cooled and the much slower furnace-cooled samples has been measured.

Pediatric Epinephrine Auto-injector Accident Without Digital Ischemia.

Accidental finger sticks with EpiPens and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine auto-injectors) are a very real hazard in those who carry them and their families. The most feared complications are digital ischemia and necrosis; however, long-term adverse effects are extremely rare. Treatment for a finger stick is controversial, ranging from intra-arterial inj--ections of vasodilating agents to topical vasodilators to conservative management.

Obliterative Versus Reconstructive Prolapse Repair for Women Older than 70: Is There an Optimal Approach?

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate outcomes among women 70 years and older who underwent obliterative compared with reconstructive procedures for pelvic organ prolapse.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of patients 70 years and older who underwent surgical prolapse repair at our institution from January 2004 through June 2010. Only patients with at least 4 weeks of follow-up were included.

Botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX) for refractory myofascial pelvic pain.

Objective: To assess intralevator botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections for refractory myofascial pelvic pain with short tight pelvic floor.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study of all women with intralevator Botox injection (100-300 Units) from 2005 through 2010 for refractory myofascial pelvic pain. Primary outcomes were self-reported pain on palpation and symptom improvement.

Microlaparoscopy in urogynecology: LSH and sacrocervicopexy.

Study Objective: To determine the feasibility of using only microlaparoscopic (3.5 mm) accessory instruments for performing laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) and sacrocervicopexy with the aid of a transcervically placed cannula for introduction of mesh and needles.

Design: Retrospective evaluation of the first five cases of microlaparoscopic LSH with sacrocervicopexy (Canadian Task Force classification III).

Do patient goals vary with stage of prolapse?

Objectives: To assess the relationship between stage of pelvic organ prolapse and self-expressed patient goals at initial urogynecologic evaluation.

Study Design: From February to December of 2010, women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders were asked to identify up to 5 goals for treatment. Charts were reviewed for demographics.

GPS-Prot: a web-based visualization platform for integrating host-pathogen interaction data.

Background: The increasing availability of HIV-host interaction datasets, including both physical and genetic interactions, has created a need for software tools to integrate and visualize the data. Because these host-pathogen interactions are extensive and interactions between human proteins are found within many different databases, it is difficult to generate integrated HIV-human interaction networks.

Results: We have developed a web-based platform, termed GPS-Prot http://www.

Crystal structure and magnetism of a well isolated 2D-quantum Heisenberg antiferromagnet, (Quinolinium)(2)CuBr(4).2H(2)O, and its anhydrous form.

Reaction of quinoline with HBr and CuBr(2) generates a mixture of two compounds, (quinolinium)(2)CuBr(4).2H(2)O (1) and (quinolinium)(2)CuBr(4) (2) for which single-crystal X-ray structures have been solved. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c as layers of tetrabromocuprate ions which are separated by intervening layers of quinolinium ions.

Biologic and synthetic graft use in pelvic surgery: a review.

Unlabelled: Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are some of the most commonly treated conditions in postmenopausal women. Surgical cure rates vary greatly depending on surgical technique and the type of materials used, if any, to supplement the native tissue. Traditional colporrhaphy relies on adequate tissue for a successful repair.