Design and Analysis of Ultra-Precision Smart Cutting Tool for In-Process Force Measurement and Tool Nanopositioning in Ultra-High-Precision Single-Point Diamond Turning.

Ultra-high-precision single-point diamond turning (SPDT) is the state-of-the-art machining technology for the advanced manufacturing of critical components with an optical surface finish and surface roughness down to one nanometer. One of the critical factors that directly affects the quality of the diamond-cutting process is the cutting force. Increasing the cutting force can induce tool wear, increase the cutting temperature, and amplify the positioning errors of the diamond tool caused by the applied cutting force.

Automatic continuous distraction osteogenesis device for hand reconstruction applications.

Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) is an emerging technique for reconstruction of bone tissue in different body zones including mandible, tibia, hand, and foot. The application of DO technique in reconstruction of bone tissue has shown promising results compared to conventional reconstruction techniques, including bone grafting, prosthetics, and the vascularized flap. Mechanical distractors, with intermittent manual activation by the user, have been widely used in different reconstruction applications.

Hospital Geographic Location and Unexpected Complications in term Newborns in Florida.

Introduction: Birth trauma rates in term of neonates is a quality measure used by the Joint Commission. In the United States birth trauma rates occurs at a rate of 37 per 1000 live births and are on the decline. However, this decline has been significantly lower among term neonates born in rural facilities.

Review of physical stimulation techniques for assisting distraction osteogenesis in maxillofacial reconstruction applications.

Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) is an emerging limb lengthening method for the reconstruction of the hard tissue and the surrounding soft tissue, in different human body zones. DO plays an important role in treating bone defects in Maxillofacial Reconstruction Applications (MRA) due to reduced side effects and better formed bone tissue compared to conventional reconstruction methods i.e.

An exploratory study on the sociocultural consequences of food consumption patterns among African American girls.

African American women, in particular, have learned to navigate through a food consumption landscape that purposefully, and often aggressively, limits their choices and stigmatizes their resulting physical appearance, and renders them collectively unattractive and unworthy. While American women are challenged to subscribe to traditional slim body standards, a faction of Americans have differing opinions. African American (AA) women celebrate larger body types and defy weight stigma.

What Factors Affect Patient Perceptions on Their Hospital Experience?

Patient experience has been one of many significant drivers in determining hospitals' performance. Multivariate logistic regression was used to investigate the factors that impacted patients' likelihood to give top ratings for the overall hospital experience. Large hospitals with a lower percentage of Medicare/Medicaid patients and existing electronic health record system were more likely to receive top ratings.