... Kim for the supervision of this project I gratefully acknowledge her guidance, support and wise counsel I acknowledge, with gratitude, Singapore Polytechnic for providing financial support for ... University Hospital, and the School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Singapore Polytechnic for technical assistance rendered To my family – here and there – this is for you ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ... DEVELOPMENT OF RAPID NUCLEIC ACID TESTS FOR DETECTION OF GANCICLOVIR RESISTANCE IN CYTOMEGALOVIRUSES 119 5.1 Introduction 119 5.2 Current and new strategies for the genotypic detection of mutations...
... jobs These patients therefore lack the financial capability to handle their health needs It is therefore needful for health insurance schemes to provide cover for the informal sector to which most ... albinos with thirty eight (38) lesions were managed in the period under review, giving an average of 1.9 lesions per patient These accounted for 67% of all primary skin cancers managed in our center ... the general population From available reports, skin cancers in albinos are preventable [2,5] There is therefore a need for early institution of skin protective measures in these patients To achieve...
... infection before and after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) have revolutionized outcomes for hepatitis B virus (HBV)-infected recipients In the absence of preventative therapies, OLT for patients ... significantly better for Era compared with Era (p
... supply water necessary for life and social activities; therefore, what is needed for water service is to constantly supply water available for every kind of usage Therefore, water service should ... science and technology has brought a convenient life for human beings and a new culture, including information It also has made available chemical substances, which are not exist in the natural ... technology, which may consume energy in material and chemicals development for treatment system, but consumes less energy in total TASKS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT Unlike the safe drinking water act...
... 3.3 Reformer In general, natural gas can be reformed to a hydrogen-rich gas by either steam reforming or partialoxidation reforming In the INER SOFC system, the reforming process is performed ... afterburner-heated reformer The superior performance of the electrically-heated reformer is due to the high (780oC) and uniform temperature distribution throughout the reformer By contrast, in ... presented in Figures and 12 for the electricallyheated reformer and afterburner-heated reformer, respectively, it is seen that the hydrogen content in the electrically-heated reformer is around 12%...
... Unfortunately, there are many compounds for which much less is known ORGANIC CHEMICALS AND SIMPLIFIED MODELS Commonly, insufficient data exist for a detailed environmental risk assessment for ... most critical limitation in performing meaningful risk assessment The USEPA required a new sludge survey for dioxin to perform the probabilistic risk assessment used for their Round decision-making ... assessment provides a useful model for additional risk assessments of other organic chemicals Application of the model to other chemicals will be limited by scant information on concentrations in...
... reserved This material may be freely reproduced for educational and not -for- profit purposes No reproduction by or for commercial organisations, or for commercial purposes, is allowed without the ... [2008] 1.3.3 For all people with hypertension offer to: test for the presence of protein in the urine by sending a urine sample for estimation of the albumin:creatinine ratio and test for haematuria ... given the information and support they need NICE clinical guideline 127 – Hypertension Key priorities for implementation The following recommendations have been identified as priorities for implementation...
... greater demand for Internet services throughout economies and societies translates into greater demand for IP addresses Their continued and timely availability is, therefore, critical for the Internet ... APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre) was created for the Asia-Pacific region in 1993 The ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) was created in 1997 for the United States, Canada ... uniqueness and provide information for Internet troubleshooting Each RIR is responsible for maintaining documentation on the allocation and use of IP space within its region and for maintaining a public...
... reserved This material may be freely reproduced for educational and not -for- profit purposes No reproduction by or for commercial organisations, or for commercial purposes, is allowed without the ... also be given the information and support they need NICE clinical guideline 79 – Rheumatoid arthritis Key priorities for implementation Referral for specialist treatment • Refer for specialist opinion ... the need for referral for surgery (see section 1.6) • assess the effect the disease is having on a person’s life 1.6 Timing and referral for surgery 1.6.1.1 Offer to refer people with RA for an...
... 1+ INFORMATION FOR DISCUSSION WITH PATIENTS AND CARERS Information for discussion with patients and carers 8.1Gathering views from patients with breast cancer Patients and carers want information ... good practice The preference for, and ability to cope with, information varies between patients and discrepancies between the need for and actual communication of information can result in psychosocial ... comparing capecitabine with CMF showed 25% RR for capecitabine and 16% RR for CMF (n=95) The median time to progression was 132 days for capecitabine and 92 for CMF.142 A randomised phase trial of...
... licensed twice (or as for up to 3use up twice (or as licensed use up considered licensed use up daily) for days for to three daily) for days for to three)continuously or infor daily for days months ... pathology) before evaluation UKMEC UKMEC UKMEC UKMEC 1: A condition 2: A condition 3: A condition 4: A condition Continuation 2 3 Initiation Continuation for which there is no restriction for the ... bleeding The UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC) provides recommendations for the safe use of contraception.22 Categories for use of hormonal contraception by women with...
... psychiatric illnesses Treatment program essential for refractory disease May need medications when sober (antidepressants) Hospitalization required for detoxification Suicide risk - greatest in this ... Elderly not usually recruited Increase in older participants mostly healthy Too much for frail - not enough for robust Trials should include those who will benefit Difficulty in assessing the ... Need to care for health of caregiver Care can be sad, depressing and overwhelming Caregivers may blame themselves Seek help especially through tough times Support groups and time for self “In...
... neuropathic pain Licensed for painful diabetic neuropathy Not licensed for neuropathic pain Licensed for post-herpetic neuralgia Not licensed for neuropathic pain Licensed for central and peripheral ... evidence tables for information (see the evidence tables in appendix 10.9 for full information on each included study) 2.1.2 Health economics No health economic modelling was undertaken for this guideline ... reserved This material may be freely reproduced for educational and not -for- profit purposes No reproduction by or for commercial organisations, or for commercial purposes, is allowed without the...
... recommend giving an infant at risk for food allergy soy milk formula instead of cow’s milk formula to prevent food allergy from developing NIAID I GUIDELINES FOR ThE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ... strongly recommended for or against a particular course of action • Suggest is used when the expert panel recommended weakly for or against a particular course of action The reason for this was usually ... hives Measles-like red bumps Swelling beneath the skin Eyes NIAID I GUIDELINES FOR ThE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF FOOD ALLERGY IN ThE UNITED STATES Skin Nasal congestion Itching Runny nose Sneezing...
... surgeons performed the surgery for 83 patients (102 levels) with CSM Before each operation, detailed clinical examination and JOA grading were conducted All of the 83 patients were qualified for the ... maintaining the impaired motion level for cervical spondylotic disease is required Cervical disc prosthesis offers a new method for CSM treatment, especially for patients of single level [5] Such ... common treatment for symptomatic intervertebral cervical spondylosis with myeloradiculopathy., in combination with/without internal fixation is still the most widely accepted treatment for CSM today...
... provides a comprehensive background, practical information and advice for the development and implementation of effective integrated management strategies for Phytophthora diseases occurring on a variety ... Environment The current lack of disease management information in many areas of Vietnam may lead to inappropriate use of pesticides Application of chemicals for pest and disease control can lead to high ... develop integrated disease management recommendations for farmers Results from these projects will be discussed at the next workshop The information presented in this report addresses the targets...
... The range of climatic conditions also provides an ideal climate for Phytophthora species The genus Phytophthora is responsible for extensive economic damage in a wide range of horticultural crops ... will form the basis of the research extension activities The Australian partners will support research and extension staff in the development of integrated disease management strategies for each ... CDs, were distributed at each workshop The training manuals were based on the manual developed for the first series of scientific training workshops held in June 2005 with some corrections to...
... applied chemicals that were not appropriate for control of the disease Fungicides were also applied periodically, not in conformity with forecasts made by the Plant Protection Offices For example, ... discussed options for management of Phytophthora diseases including good orchard hygiene and sanitation, the effect of fertilisers and chemical control using phosphonate This information will help ... understand that drainage is important for pathogen spread and disease management Farmers have now made raised beds for growing potatoes and tomatoes, or made earth mounds for planting litchi and longan...
... method for disease control in your district? 100 90 Participants (%) 80 First workshop Second workshop 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Chemical Hygiene Drainage Mulch Cultivar What is the main incentive for ... Water What are the main methods used for disease control in your district? 100 90 Participants (%) 80 First workshop Second workshop 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Chemical Hygiene Drainage Mulch Cultivar ... What are the main limitations for disease management in your district? 100 90 Participants (%) 80 First workshop Second workshop 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Lack of information Staff shortage Weather...
... Directions for Energy Saving in Electric Networks them too In USA, 10% of new transformer sales are amorphous transformers (about 100,000 new amorphous transformers per year); 15% of new pole transformer ... Replacement of the old power transformers with the efficient transformers; Compilation of data regarding existing loads, operations conditions, forecast of expected loads etc For further development of ... performance standards for power transformers Worldwide there are programs on Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for to reduce energy losses associated with transformer operation in the electricity...