Monitoring Metallo-Macromolecular Assembly Equilibria by Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry.

Ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) allows the separation of isomeric and isobaric species on the basis of their size, shape, and charge. The fast separation timescale (ms) and high sensitivity of these measurements make IM-MS an ideally suitable method for monitoring changes in macromolecular structure, such as those occurring in interconverting terpyridine-based metallosupramolecular self-assemblies. IM-MS is used to verify the elemental composition (size) and architecture (shape) of the self-assembled products.

Business continuity planning: the hospital's insurance policy.

A comprehensive business continuity plan can prepare an organization for unforeseen circumstances that would otherwise totally disrupt the delivery of healthcare services. Properly planning for such an event can build confidence in the organization and safeguard the assets of the institution. In this article, the authors present a step-by-step plan for creating a business continuity plan.