Vibration-Based Approach to Measure Rail Stress: Modeling and First Field Test.

This paper describes a non-invasive inspection technique for the estimation of longitudinal stress in continuous welded rails (CWR) to infer the rail neutral temperature (RNT), i.e., the temperature at which the net longitudinal force in the rail is zero.

Three Weeks Daily Intake of Matcha Green Tea Powder Affects Substrate Oxidation during Moderate-Intensity Exercise in Females.

Artificial green tea extracts may enhance exercise-induced fat oxidation. Natural Matcha green tea consumption involves the ingestion of the powdered green tea leaves. We examined the effects of three weeks daily intake of Matcha green tea powder on substrate oxidation during moderate-intensity exercise in females.

Using an Evidence-Based Approach for Assessing and Identifying Delirium Among Medical-Surgical Patients in the Acute Care Setting.

The scholarship of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is crucial in the use of evidence-based practice to address clinical gaps in practice. The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) is a literature supported tool for the assessment of delirium. Registered nurses (RNs) were educated on the application of the CAM for their patients.

Identifying methadone maintenance clients at risk for poor treatment response: pretreatment and early progress indicators.

Exhaustive searches have uncovered few demographic or other pretreatment factors that reliably predict performance in substance abuse treatments. In this study we evaluate whether early treatment response offers improved prediction of treatment response 6 and 9 months later. New admissions to methadone maintenance treatment (n = 59) were dichotomized into outcome groups based on treatment retention and ongoing drug use as revealed by urinalysis results 6 and 9 months after admission.