Possibilities for Optimization of Industrial Alkaline Steeping of Wood-Based Cellulose Fibers.

Steeping of cellulosic materials in aqueous solution of NaOH is a common pre-treatment in several industrial processes for production of cellulose-based products, including viscose fibers. This study investigated whether the span of commonly applied process settings has the potential for process optimization regarding purity, yield, and degree of transformation to alkali cellulose. A hardwood kraft dissolving pulp was extracted with 17-20 wt% aq.

Prolapse of Colonic Neovagina After Vaginoplasty for Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma Treated With Modified Altemeier Procedure.

We present the case of a patient with recurrent sigmoid neovaginal prolapse treated with a modified Altemeier procedure for rectal prolapse, which has not been previously described in the literature.Our case highlights the difficulty in treating patients with intestinal neovaginal prolapse due to their complex abdominal surgical history, altered anatomy, and goals of care.

The role of health in flexible working arrangements in Germany : Avenues to a longer working life?

Background: In the context of retaining labour resources to meet demographic developments, phased retirement on the basis of flexible work (FW) aims at delaying the labor force exits of older workers.

Objective: How do health conditions relate to the use of FW as an instrument for gradual retirement to extend working lives?

Material And Methods: By evaluating Cox proportional hazard models and by linking survey data from the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) with register data from the Versichertenkontenstichprobe of the pension insurance records (VSKT), labor force exit rates at 50-65 years of age depending on health were analyzed.

Results: This study collated information about the discussion of labor flexibility as a tool to retain older workers in the labor market.

Intravitreal Aflibercept for Neovascular Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy in a Predominantly Non-Asian Population: RIVAL Results.

Background And Objective: To evaluate safety and efficacy of intravitreal aflibercept (Eylea; Regeneron, Tarrytown, NY) injection (IAI) for the treatment of neovascular polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) in a predominantly non-Asian population.

Patients And Methods: This was an open-label, prospective, unmasked, nonrandomized clinical trial. Twenty eyes with neovascular PCV received monthly 2.

Ranibizumab 0.3 mg for Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema After Recent, Frequent, and Chronic Bevacizumab: The ROTATE Trial.

Background And Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 0.3 mg ranibizumab (Lucentis; Genentech, South San Francisco, CA) in eyes with persistent diabetic macular edema (DME) after recent, chronic, and frequent bevacizumab (Avastin; Genentech, South San Francisco, CA).

Patients And Methods: Open-label, prospective study of 0.