October 30th, 2011 — autoclaves & Sterilisers
TEKARBON has recently moved their office to Irwindale, California, for further expansion. Being 100% online in the past few years, TEKARBON opens additional option for local customers. The move allows local customers to save shipping cost on large items such carbon fiber convertible CSL trunks and diffusers for E46, which happen to be their one of the top-selling items. TEKARBON
October 30th, 2011 — imaging X-ray Equipment
X-ray synchrotron microtomographic 3D rendering of the upper dentition of a young specimen of Heliophobius. Image: PNAS, doi:10.1073/pnas.1109615108
(PhysOrg.com) — Sharks are capable of continually growing new teeth. as the teeth age, they fall out and new ones move forward similar to that of a tooth conveyor belt. Humans, and most mammals, on the other hand are only given two sets of teeth and must make them last. however, researchers have found there are exceptions to this rule and a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the silvery mole rat is one of the exceptions.
It was first noted by Stuart Landry back in 1957 that these moles had more molars than the average rodent, but it was never investigated further. that is until Helder Gomes Rodrigues from the University of Lyon began this current study.
For this study, Rodrigues looked at the skeletal remains of some 55 mole rats and discovered that the molars at the back of these rodent’s jaws seem to move forward. as they move forward, they erupt upward and are worn down through normal wear and tear. By the time a molar reaches the front molar row, they have been completely eroded and seem to be absorbed back into the jawbone.
The only other mammals with this similar ability to make more teeth are three different manatee species and a pygmy-rock wallaby. however, the mole rat seems to be the only one that has the set-up where the teeth move forward and upward. The other mammals have molars that sprout up, move to the front and fall out, similar to human baby teeth.
While it is believed that the manatee and wallaby have evolved to replace teeth due to the hard elements in their diet, the mole rat feeds on soft tubers and plants. Rodrigues believes that an explanation for this evolution to replacing molars in the mole rat may have something to do with digging rather than eating. While they primarily dig with their front incisors, they grind things with their molars and swallow abrasive dust. however this is still just a theory and the real reason behind this evolution of multiple molars still remains a mystery.
More information: Continuous dental replacement in a hyper-chisel tooth digging rodent, PNAS, Published online before print October 10, 2011, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1109615108
Abstract Contrary to their reptilian ancestors, which had numerous dental generations, mammals are known to usually develop only two generations of teeth. however, a few mammal species have acquired the ability to continuously replace their dentition by the constant addition of supernumerary teeth moving secondarily toward the front of the jaw. The resulting treadmill-like replacement is thus horizontal, and differs completely from the vertical dental succession of other mammals and their extinct relatives. despite the developmental implications and prospects regarding the origin of supernumerary teeth, this striking innovation remains poorly documented. Here we report another case of continuous dental replacement in an African rodent, Heliophobius argenteocinereus, which combines this dental system with the progressive eruption of high-crowned teeth. The escalator-like mechanism of Heliophobius constitutes an original adaptation to hyper-chisel tooth digging involving high dental wear. Comparisons between Heliophobius and the few mammals that convergently acquired continuous dental replacement reveal that shared inherited traits, including dental mesial drift, delayed eruption, and supernumerary molars, comprise essential prerequisites to setting up this dental mechanism. Interestingly, these dental traits are present to a lesser extent in humans but are absent in mouse, the usual biological model. Consequently, Heliophobius represents a suitable model to investigate the molecular processes leading to the development of supernumerary teeth in mammals, and the accurate description of these processes could be a significant advance for further applications in humans, such as the regeneration of dental tissues.
October 30th, 2011 — bandages Plasters
Major Retailers Threaten to Blow Off Steam Supported Games
“Nowadays bricks and mortar retail stores dont cater to pc gamers anyhow. Go into any HMV, Gamestop et al, and you will see how PC games have been relegated to the bargain buy carousel. my local gamestop store has about 45% one side of store xbox games and accessories, 45% the other side ps3 games and accessories, 5% takes up the counter, 4% used dvds/blu rays and 1% pc games in a carousel that dont stock major releases, whose decision was that? Tbh its their own fault, I have had no choice but to go a digital distributor for my pc games. Steam is the perfect solution with all the benefits as mentioned above. Its a little too late for them wanting a slice of the pc gaming market pie. and good luck to them with their own digital distribution platforms, steam is already well established and is number 1 for a good reason. GFWL is an example of a platform that is established, yet doesnt work for pc games, visit the forums of any games that has had it attached and you’ll seen see the complaints, indeed many developers have ditched GFWL because of this – take Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas as an example, Fallout 3 had GFWL attached and had no end of problems, FNV was just recently released – but with integrated steamworks instead. Publishers and developers already know that steam works, and makes more profit for them than tangible pc dvd boxes, no way they will sacrifice this golden goose. So any attempts at their own digital platforms will fail, the bricks and mortar stores will continue to stock budget buy bargain bin games, developers and publishers will still make console games for these stores and sell them by the bucket load, and proper pc gamers will smile and keep on gaming with steam, knowing they have the best deals (publisher and holiday specials and sales), regular updates automatically, support forums, free DLCs (for some games), integrated chat, games available on launch days, purchase games whenever you want (albeit will a small delay to download). Steam wins.”
October 28th, 2011 — endoscopy Laparoscopy
Newport woman raises awareness of condition on US radio
1:40pm Monday 17th October 2011
a NEWPORT woman who suffers from a painful pelvic condition is taking a campaign to raise awareness of it global, with a regular slot on a US online radio show.
Danielle Bevan-Jones, 23, of Caerleon Road, was contacted by Hollywood actress Elizabeth Oas, who also suffers from endometriosis, after Ms Oas had seen a video the University of Wales, Newport, student had created about living with it.
miss Bevan-Jones, who was diagnosed with the incurable condition in January 2010, now appears on the online radio show the Pelvic Messenger once every few months.
Endometriosis, which affects one in ten women, occurs when the lining of the womb grows in other areas outside of the womb and can lead to some women feeling pain so excruciating it feels like they are in labour.
miss Bevan-Jones decided she wanted to raise awareness of the condition after first going to the doctors in November 2007 with what she thought were bad period pains.
After seeing six doctors and being referred to two psychotherapists, she finally underwent a laparoscopy at the Royal Gwent Hospital, leading to the diagnosis.
although she underwent six months of chemical menopause treatment, there is no specific treatment available to cure the condition.
This leaves her suffering in pain for around 25 days each month and some days she is unable to get out of bed.
Wanting to help others like her, miss Bevan-Jones, a documentary, film and television student, decided to start making the film. After putting her film ‘myendowhat’ on YouTube, she also has had a national radio appearance and been on a phone-in to the Lorraine Kelly Show.
she also has a fundraising page atjustgiving.com/ Danielle-Bevan-Jones and has now been appointed as a trustee for the Endometriosis SHE Trust UK.
she said: “I just realised that something needed to be done about the lack of Endo awareness and funding.”
For more information on miss Bevan-Jones’ campaign, contact danibevan
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October 26th, 2011 — mixers Stirrers Shakers
Soft starters
ABB has released the new PSE soft starter family with two-phase torque control. Additional features include built-in class selectable electronic overload, built-in bypass and a LCD display. The starters are ideal for any application where space is limited but advanced functionality is required. The PSE features an efficient, compact design, and is suitable for all common applications including centrifugal pumps, fans, blowers, chillers, compressors and conveyor belts. ABB, abb.com
Oil, gas water quality monitoring
The CEL/890 Oil & Gas Water Quality Laboratory from Hach Co. provides the tools to produce real-time, consistent results in the field. all required equipment and accessories are included in a rugged carrying case for easy transportation. with the widespread adoption of hydraulic fracturing, the Oil & Gas industry is increasingly recognizing the impact water quality has on both the efficiency of the fracturing process and long-term production rates of the well. Hach Co., hach.com
Steam generator
Miura has achieved 9 ppm ultra-low NOx emissions performance for its new zero-side-clearance LX-300 on-demand steam generator. this new innovation brings the company’s entire line of LX boilers into the Ultra-Low NOx emissions performance category. The on-demand performance of the modular boilers makes a multiple boiler installation particularly well suited for larger-scale facilities and district-energy plants seeking improved thermal energy management customized for their specific demand profile. Miura Boiler, miuraboiler.com
Tank-washing nozzle
The New HydroWhirl Poseidon™ (HWP) from BETE is a Clean-In-Place (CIP) rotating tank-washing nozzle that combines a slow moving rotation and high-impact spray pattern for more efficient cleaning. It is ideal for tanks up to 22’ in diameter often found in the food, beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical industries where superior cleaning with reduced cycle times and low water, energy and chemical consumption are important considerations. The bearing-less design provides a slow, nearly constant rotation speed over the operating pressure range. BETE Fog Nozzle, bete.com
Mixers
The design of the Series F Mixers from Neptune Mixer Co. allows them to be inserted into the 2” bung of standard 55-gallon steel drums and then clamped to the drum’s lip for mixing of water-like solutions. The key to the design is the mixer’s folding propeller. When closed, the propeller can be inserted into the bung. Once inserted, the propeller, which is constructed of 316 stainless steel, opens to a diameter of 3 ¾”, at which time mixing operations can be performed at speeds up to 1,750 rpms. Neptune Mixer Co., neptune1.com
Equipment repair
New DFense Blok™ Quick Patch from ITW Devcon® is a ceramic bead-filled wear and abrasion epoxy formulated for emergency repairs to processing equipment, even in severe conditions. with a working time of four minutes and a fast cure time (functional cure in just 30 minutes), the material is ideal for the emergency patching and repairing of holes, leaks and cracks. by protecting against wear, abrasion and corrosion, it extends the equipment’s service life and minimizes downtime. ITW Devcon®, devcon.com
Static injection mixer
The Westfall Static Injection Mixer is a fixed-plate that features an orifice pattern which mixes by a combination of alternate vortex shedding and intense shear zone turbulence to achieve > 98% dispersion within 10 diameters downstream. Constructed from titanium, zirconium, or Hastelloy® for use in highly corrosive environments, this in-line fixed plate mixer can be designed for injecting up to six chemicals simultaneously. Westfall Manufacturing Co., westfallmfg.com
Spray evaporators
The new DBE-1000 from Dust Control Technology features Teflon® spiral nozzles for efficient droplet dispersal, designed to minimize fouling and clogging. The long-throw evaporator is engineered to reliably dissipate excess water in large areas. Initially targeted to mining, oil/gas (including coal bed methane), quarrying and water treatment applications, the system offers flexible plume height to adjust droplet drift. The large size and weight of the DBE-1000 typically dictates that it be located on land, and the mobile unit allows easy repositioning to accommodate wind speed and direction. Dust Control Technology, driboss.com
Portable pump
ITT-Jabsco has introduced the new VeraFlex™ Flexible Impeller Pump Cart system suited for use in the food processing industry. The minimal meshing action and low speed capability of the flexible impeller pumps allow both viscous fluids and solid particles to pass through without damage. The system offers up to 60 gpm, with Variable Frequency Drive, while incorporating gentle pumping action to carefully handle thin, viscous, and particle laden fluids. ITT-Jabsco, ittflowcontrol.com
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October 21st, 2011 — pipettes
Greifensee, Zurich — (SBWIRE) — 09/26/2011 — METTLER TOLEDO’s new Calibry 5.0 pipette calibration software offers the usability of previous versions with an important difference. Identifiers can now be written directly to RFID-enabled RAININ pipettes. Quick tagging offers enterprise-wide traceability for pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical research. Serial number entry errors are eliminated, productivity increases, and costs are reduced.METTLER TOLEDO understands that pipette accuracy plays a significant role in generating quality lab results. so we’re pleased to announce user-friendly next-generation Calibry 5.0 pipette calibration software. Calibry 5.0 offers the easy ability to monitor the accuracy of pipettes with regular testing and calibration. you can ensure pipettes are performing within tolerance – a sure way to reduce risk and costs associated with poor quality results.new in this version, processing dates and other identifying information can be directly written to RFID-tagged RAININ pipettes. This reduces risk of operator error, which equals less money wasted through costly rework. Speedier single- and multi-channel pipette calibration also enhances productivity, whether operators are working pharmaceutical, biotech or chemical/fine chemical research and manufacturing.Step-by-step calibration guidance makes Calibry 5.0 extremely user-friendly. Calibry 5.0 also meets flexibility requirements for the modern R&D lab, featuring a comprehensive list of calibration data for 2,500 pipettes from all major manufacturers. when pipette type is selected, calibration information is immediately available. Calibration data is recorded automatically, saving time and eliminating opportunities for operator error. METTLER TOLEDO will support 5.0 Calibry by adding new pipettes and tolerances as they become available so you can continue using the most suited pipette to your particular application.Calibry 5.0 also stores pipette calibration histories and offers reports in easy-to-analyze formats. Open concept reporting lets operators download results into commonly-used programs such as Microsoft Excel or Word. Temperature and humidity readings can be recorded automatically to save time and improve data reliability using Testo’s 435/635/735 series of measuring instruments. Devices from other manufacturers can be adapted as well, further enhancing Calibry 5.0’s versatility in today’s competitive lab environments. to meet the high standards METTLER TOLEDO is known for, Calibry software can be verified ISO 8655. METTLER TOLEDO offers a complete validation manual and service. User permissions, password protection and audit trail functionality ensure secure data management to meet 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.for more information on how METTER TOLEDO and Calibry 5.0 can enhance the quality and productivity of pharmaceutical, biotech, and other chemical/fine chemical R&D and manufacturing operations, please visit: mt.com/calibry
October 21st, 2011 — medical Specialisations
Starting June 25, 2011 Link cards will be accepted for payment at the Glenview Farmers’ Market.
People who participate in the SNAP (Link) program can use their Link card to purchase food items including: fresh produce, jellies, jams, breads and dairy products at the Glenview Farmers’ Market. In addition, the Market will be offering double value tokens, providing participants with an opportunity to stretch their benefits and purchase double the amount of fresh produce.
To purchase items with Link, participants will visit the table with the “We accept Link cards here” banner and use their Link card to purchase orange $1 wooden tokens. for each orange token purchased, participants will receive a matching number of green double value $1 tokens. The orange and green tokens are used the same as “cash” at any market booths that display signs with the Link card symbol on them.
Any unused tokens can be refunded back on the participants Link card or used at future Glenview Farmers’ Markets. Green tokens cannot be exchanged for benefits or cash. all tokens must be used before October 8th.
This Link program is made possible because of the generous support of: Glenview State Bank, Glenview Women of Today, Friends of Wagner Farm and the Rotary Club of Glenview-Noon.
Free cooking classes, taught by Nurture, will be available for Link card users. Visit the market for more information about these free classes.
The Glenview Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday, June 25th – October 8th from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview. for additional market information, visit glenviewfarmersmarket.org.
October 20th, 2011 — physi
On Friday, may 7 at Advocate good Samaritan Hospital, Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell will lead a symposium for medical providers entitled Linking Domestic Violence to Healthcare. Registration for this free educational opportunity will begin at 7:30 am and refreshments will be served. the event will be held from 8 am to 12 pm, with an optional light lunch and networking hour that will take place immediately after the symposium from 12 to 1 pm.
Dr. Campbell, a professor and chair in the Department of Community-Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, is a nationally recognized expert and researcher on the impact of domestic violence and issues it presents in healthcare. She is also the co-creator of the Danger Assessment Tool, a series of questions designed to measure a womans risks in an abusive relationship. Dr. Campbell will speak on recognizing, understanding and assessing domestic violence. Her presentation will be followed by a panel discussion, featuring local experts who will speak to the flow of services for a victim from the time she is first seen by a clinician, to her work with a domestic violence agency, to her experience with the criminal justice system.
CMEs for physicians have been applied for via the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians, as well as CNEs for nurses through the Illinois Nurses Association. CEUs have also been sought for social workers, counselors, domestic violence professionals and chaplains.
Linking Domestic Violence to Healthcare is presented by Family Shelter Service, a local domestic violence shelter, through its Illinois Health Cares funding, and Advocate good Samaritan Hospital. to register or learn more about this symposium, contact Jamie Edwards, prevention educator and Illinois Health Cares coordinator for Family Shelter Service, at 630-221-8290, extension 7133. You can also email her at
October 17th, 2011 — chiropody Podiatry
Kate Patterson, 22 and Entonella Aloisio, 22 both wearing Kookai. Picture: Tim Carrafa Source: Herald Sun
AS peak high-heel injury season draws near, health professionals are warning fashionable fillies to tread carefully.
With sky-highs ruling the catwalks, the Spring Racing Carnival here and Christmas party season around the corner, medics are bracing themselves for high-heel hell.
A quarter of serious high-heel injuries in Victoria occur in the months of November and December.
And experts say the long-term damage caused by high heels is being seen in younger women than ever, as they start wearing higher heels earlier, more often and for longer.
Australasian Podiatry Council spokesman Brenden Brown said: "Champagne and heels – the two should never mix, but they do, all the time."
His tip for trackside – or any less stable surface – was for women to opt for lower wedge heels.
Chiropractors’ Association of Australia spokeswoman Dr Helen Alevaki said high heels dramatically increased the risk of falls.
Monash Accident Research Centre figures reveal more than 240 patients have been treated at Victorian hospital emergency departments for injuries from wearing high heels in the past five years.
Most were falls causing sprains, strains and breaks to the ankle or foot.
Most prone to injury were women aged 20-24, followed by the 25-29 age group.
But Dr Alevaki said she was more concerned about the long-term effects of wearing heels.
"we are seeing young women in their late teens and early 20s with degenerative changes to their spine, which used to only be seen in women in their 40s," she said.
Tips to minimise the harm of high heels:
* Select shoes that fit properly — allow a finger width of space between toes and the end of the shoe
* Select a wider heel rather than a narrower one, or even a wedge
* Choose heels that evenly distribute your weight, from your heel to the ball of your foot
* Limit standing time, sitting where possible
* take a pair of flats to walk in
* do feet strengthening exercises, such as picking marbles up with your toes
Source: Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (Victoria)
October 15th, 2011 — medical Equipt. & Instruments
The hospital compound is submerged in five feet of water, ambulances have stopped working and the only mode of transport inside is donkey carts. PHOTO: ZEESHAN KHAN/EXPRESS
MIRPURKHAS:
Civil Hospital, Mirpurkhas, and the doctors’ residential quarters that surround it, are a bizarre archipelago in a 13-acre sea of rainwater.
Gulab, a resident of the Digri Tehsil waded through torrents of floodwater to get to the hospital located in the centre of Mirpurkhas City bearing his six-year-old daughter suffering from pneumonia.
Upon reaching the gate, he hired a donkey cart waiting there in order to cross a moat of rain, river and sewerage water only to be told that the hospital is unable to treat chest congestion and he would have to take her to Hyderabad, Lal Batti, instead.
From the main gate to the hospital, the water stands at about five feet, while the floor of the hospital is hidden under a layer of muck.
The ambulances gave way as water soaked into their engines.
A makeshift ramp has been constructed for stretchers and gurneys and a pair of donkey carts have been hired by the hospital to transport their staff inside. The patients, on the other hand, have to pay Rs10 per head for each trip to and from the gate and the hospital. Critical patients – particularly those with heart problems – do not survive the bumpy trip.
Though it is the district’s civil hospital, people from the Tharparkar, Sanghar, Umarkot, Mirpurkhas and Tando Allahyar districts all travel here and about 3,000 patients are treated daily.
Gulab was turned away from the last functioning ward of the hospital that housed a total of 100 people – doctors included.
There are about 1.5 million people living in Mirpurkhas district alone. like Gulab’s daughter, the majority of patients have to be turned away because the hospital’s supply of medicines and technology has severely been affected. others simply cannot stomach the filth that fills the wards.
Nearby, there is an area known as new Town where there are about six private medical centres. The queues outside these clinics are longer than those outside ration distribution centres as people line up, prepared to pay private bills for medical attention.
Strangely enough, the road outside is not flooded – roughly 20 days after the rains stopped, only the hospital compound remains flooded. It is one of the areas, including Mirpurkhas, Digri, Diplo and Sanghar, where water remains.
Efforts to drain the civil hospital in Sanghar have been abandoned altogether and an emergency centre in an adjoining shop has been setup to help patients in need of urgent medical care.
Meanwhile, the Mirpurkhas hospital management, taluka municipal administration and district management are too busy pushing the responsibility of draining the hospital off on each other to actually make any headway towards getting the water out.
Their homes flooded and belongings destroyed, even the paramedics and doctors living in the hospital compound have shifted away. Probably the only upside is that the electricity supply is still up and, during load-shedding, the hospital generators are also functioning. not to be overlooked either is the dedication of the doctors who wait at the gate for patients, working with what little they have.
In the days that have passed since the water flowed down from the saltwater drain to the left of the district, sewerage from the hospital has mixed into the water. The doctors say that the sanitation problem is so bad that they are not even sure what kind of diseases are spreading in the hospital. The most common complaints, after gastroenteritis and malaria, are skin diseases. Swimming through the stew of sewerage, rainwater and mud are fish weighing up to 200 grammes. According to social worker Kanji Dheel, the situation is worsened by certain influential landlords who are draining their agricultural lands and sending the water towards Mirpurkhas City.
with additional writing by husna anwar
Published in The Express Tribune, September 28th, 2011.