The Tecan SiLA2 SDK: A royalty-free, open-source framework to develop SiLA2 servers and clients.

Many devices in a laboratory only have proprietary interfaces. Integrating them into an automation platform such as a Robotic Liquid Handler (RLH) thus usually requires upfront technical configuration and often dedicated software development. In this paper, we present the Tecan SiLA2 SDK, a BSD-3 licensed, royalty-free open-source framework on the.

Managing Fractures and Sprains.

Primary care physicians are often the first to evaluate patients with extremity injuries. Identification of fractures and sprains and their proper management is paramount. After appropriate imaging is obtained, immobilization and determination of definitive management, either nonoperative or operative, is critical.

Athletic Play Surfaces and Injury Risk.

Advancements in technology and the economic desires to maximize use of athletic playing surfaces have led to the development of various playing surfaces across the spectrum of sports. Each of these surfaces possesses specific safety profiles which are sport and population specific. Despite the growing medical literature on outdoor playing surfaces, inconsistent data exist on both orthopedic injuries and general medical concerns, such as surface component exposure toxicity and infection risk.

Evaluation of Suspected Dementia.

Dementia is a significant and costly health condition that affects 5 million adults and is the fifth leading cause of death among Americans older than 65 years. The prevalence of dementia will likely increase in the future because the number of Americans older than 65 years is expected to double by 2060. Risk factors for dementia include age; family history of dementia; personal history of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, or midlife obesity; use of anticholinergic medications; apolipoprotein E4 genotype; and lower education level.