Harnessing the power of empathy, visual art and patient narratives to improve health literacy: An exploratory study.

Issue Addressed: Health-related information can often be overwhelming for consumers, frequently infused with complex medical terminology that is difficult to understand and apply. Historically empathic connection, art and narratives have played key roles in communicating with diverse populations however collectively have received little recognition as a modality to improve health literacy. This study aimed to investigate the empathetic connection between art and patient narratives with a view to improve health literacy in the wider community.

2-(Dimethylamino)phosphinine: A Phosphorus-Containing Aniline Derivative.

The yet unknown 2-amino-substituted λ ,σ -phosphinines are phosphorus-containing aniline derivatives. Calculations show that the strong interaction of the π-donating NR  group with the aromatic system results in a high π-density at the phosphorus atom. We could now synthesize 2-N(CH ) -functionalized phosphinines, starting from a 3-N(CH ) -substituted 2-pyrone and (CH ) Si-C≡P.

Four consecutive reactions in one pot: cascade formation of an unprecedented triphosphatricyclo[3.2.1.0]oct-3-ene.

A hitherto unknown triphosphatricyclo[3.2.1.

Using polymer solutions to enhance recovery of mobile coal tar and creosote DNAPLs.

Direct pumping and enhanced recovery of coal tar and creosote dense, non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) from the subsurface have had mixed results because these DNAPLs are viscous fluids that can potentially alter aquifer wettability. To improve the inefficiencies associated with waterflooding, the research presented here considered the use of a polymer solution that can be added to the injected flood solution to increase the viscosity and decrease the velocity of the flooding solution. Results from one-dimensional, vertically oriented laboratory column experiments that evaluate the recovery of coal-derived DNAPL with both water and polymer flooding solutions are presented.