The article describes a project in modifying a printed circuit board (PCB) design for an Arduino clock that led to the elimination of some circuitry and capacitors as well as reduced PCB size and cost. Topics covered include removal of modification wires, re-spinning the board and using a single 5-volt regulator with universal service bus (USB) connector. Also mentioned are the importance of reverse power protection, auto-power circuit switch and light-emitting diode (LED) indicators.
The article describes the way to make surface-mount technology (SMT) a Lean process through the mapping of a complete value-stream for increasing operational performance of machines. Topics covered include challenges in buffering between related processes of SMT and printed circuit board (PCB) into the final assembly and lean material logistics. Also mentioned are machine optimization software, enterprise resource planning (ERP), product mix changes and discontinuance of end-of-life products.
BACKGROUND:Armenia has a high incidence of and mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC). No organized screening programs for CRC exist in Armenia. This study seeks to evaluate knowledge of and attitudes toward CRC and screening programs in Armenia.METHODS:Adults aged 40-64 y were administered a survey using convenience sampling throughout polyclinics in Yerevan city. Survey questions were based on the Health Belief Model and were translated and modified for local relevance.RESULTS:A total of 368 surveys were completed. Eighty-four percent had knowledge of CRC, 91% believed that early detection leads to improved outcomes, but only 22% had knowledge of screening. Women were more likely to have knowledge of CRC (odds ratio 2.19, P Although 19% have personally worried about having CRC, only 7% admitted to discussing their worries with a provider and 76% were willing to undergo screening if recommended by their doctor. Seventy-eight percent of respondents would only undergo screening if free or less than ~$20 USD.CONCLUSIONS:Self-reported knowledge of CRC is high, whereas knowledge of screening remains low in Armenia. There is a willingness to undergo screening if recommended by a health care professional; however, this willingness is cost-sensitive. Interventions aimed at (1) increasing awareness of the disease and screening tests, (2) improving physician counseling, and (3) reducing financial barriers to screening should be considered along with the implementation of a national screening program in Armenia.
The article elucidates the applications of Amplified femtosecond laser. Topics include comparison of two amplifiers Ti:sapphire vs. ytterbium; and overview of the state of both technologies and showing how the scaling flexibility of Yb is beginning to close the performance gap between the two technologies and impact the traditional domains of Ti:sapphire technology.
When COVID-19 caused a full season of book events to be cancelled in spring 2020, the MIT Press decided immediately to take its author events online instead. This article describes the process of making a swift transition from festivals, book tours, launches, and conferences to a fully digital events landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
The inappropriate use of antibiotics has been associated with adverse events that have short- and long-term effects on the patient and society. These adverse events have the potential to burden the health-care system and negatively impact current and future generations. Dentists contribute to more than 10% of all antibiotic prescriptions. Antibiotic stewardship is defined as "the optimal selection, dosage, and duration of antimicrobial treatment that results in the best clinical outcome for the treatment or prevention of infection, with minimal toxicity to the patient and minimal impact on subsequent resistance." The practice of antibiotic stewardship will help dentists prescribe the appropriate antibiotic with correct dose, duration, and timing for the patient diagnosis. Dentists and dental offices nationwide will benefit from the practice of antibiotic stewardship, and the implementation of these practices will likely improve patient outcomes. This continuing education program will provide an understanding of antibiotic stewardship, direct dental teams to the information they need to evaluate their current protocols, and inspire dental teams to practice antibiotic stewardship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
The article presents the discussion on protecting occupants maintaining healthy business operations and delivering a healthy work environment. Topics include increasing potential for Legionella outbreaks via domestic water systems; resulting in a dangerous combination of declining levels of treatment plus elevated levels of waterborne bacteria including Legionella; and validating the efficacy of water management plan and helping in planning for remediation.
The article offers information on how to prevent ink migration. Topics inlcude the ink migration is the transfer or bleed-through of ink substances from the packaging material into consumer goods such as food, the market for low migration inks is strong, with pharmaceuticals accounting for twenty-five percent of product demand, and the impurities in the raw materials of the ink may introduce non-intentional substances.
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