SMALL FIBRE
Small fiber neuropathy involves thin and unmyelinated nerve fibers, leading to various sensory disturbances. The Erlanger and Gasser classification details the different types of nerve fibers involved. Symptoms include burning, tingling, and numbness, often presenting in a stocking-glove pattern. Di
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Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance and Reducing Unnecessary Glove Use in Healthcare Settings
In healthcare settings, proper hand hygiene is crucial for infection prevention. Despite the common use of gloves, studies show low hand hygiene compliance rates when gloves are utilized, leading to cross-contamination risks. A quality improvement program aims to enhance hand hygiene compliance, inc
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Enhancing Internal Medicine Residents' Approach to Patients with Substance Use Disorders
This study focuses on developing and implementing a stigma-disrupting curriculum to improve internal medicine residents' attitudes and knowledge regarding patients with substance use disorders. By addressing provider stigma and enhancing preparedness, the aim is to promote positive regard and increa
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Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Workflow
Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) is a crucial step in software development to produce a logical model of the system's functionality. It involves requirements analysis, use case analysis, and use case realization to identify classes, responsibilities, attributes, and associations. The process includes
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Substance Use Screening Tools in Pregnancy: SURP-P
The Substance Use Risk Profile Pregnancy (SURP-P) is a screening tool to assess substance use during pregnancy. It involves questions about marijuana smoking, alcohol consumption, and perceived need to cut down on substance use. Scoring determines low, moderate, or high risk levels. A brief assessme
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Reducing Germ Spread in Healthcare Environments
Health care workers must be vigilant in identifying and addressing potential sources of germ transmission to prevent infections. This presentation highlights common problems in a nurses' station that can lead to the spread of germs and provides practical solutions. Topics covered include shared loti
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Supreme Court Rejects Petitions Against EVM Use In Elections
Supreme Court Rejects Petitions Against EVM Use In Elections\\nNew Delhi: \\nThe Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two writ petitions: namely, apprehensions over 19 lakhs missing EVMs and another petition to use ballot paper to conduct elections while reposing its faith in the EVMs.\\nAdjudicating t
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Substance Use in Pregnancy: Important Considerations for Healthcare Providers
This presentation discusses the impact of substance use during pregnancy, including identifying signs of substance use disorder, trends in national and Colorado statistics, effects on maternal health and fetal development, screening recommendations, minimizing stigma, and treatment options for pregn
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Ed-Fi: Vendor Readiness
Ed-Fi is actively preparing vendors for upcoming milestones like TEA pilot completion, TSDS Compatibility Designation, and Federal Reporting. They offer white-glove support, best practices, and reminders for certifications. Key takeaways show vendor statuses and future support plans for HR/Finance v
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Premier Nitrile Glove Wholesaler in the UK | Sentinel Laboratories
A wholesale supplier of premium nitrile gloves in the UK, Sentinel Laboratories offers unbeatable protection, comfort, and style. To explore their full collection of high-quality nitrile gloves from leading glove suppliers, visit our website.\nRead our full blog visit - \/\/medium.com\/@sentinel.lab
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SBIRT+: Tailoring Substance Use Intervention for Older Adults
SBIRT+ is a targeted training approach focusing on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment to meet the unique needs of older adults, addressing risky substance use in the elderly population. It aims to address the growing concern of alcohol use and medication misuse in Baby Boomers
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Understanding Illicit Drugs: Risks and Realities
Explore the world of illicit drugs from a research-based perspective. Uncover the dangers and consequences of drug use, learn about the signs of drug use, understand where drugs come from, and discover the effects of various types of illicit substances. Delve into the intersection of drug use with d
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Understanding Anaerobic Infections: A Case Study in Clinical Microbiology
In this case study, two patients present with fever, neck pain, and previous misdiagnoses of viral pharyngitis. Blood cultures reveal anaerobic growth, with Gram stain showing pleomorphic Gram-negative rods. Anaerobic cultures require specialized conditions for growth, such as anaerobic glove box in
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Patterns of Pregabalin Use among People Who Inject Drugs in Australia
This study explores the patterns and correlates of pregabalin use among individuals who frequently inject drugs in Australia. Pregabalin, a GABA analogue with analgesic and anti-convulsant effects, has been increasingly used and misused in the country. The research aims to identify prescribed and no
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Importance of Hand Hygiene Education for Infection Control
Proper hand hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of germs and infections in healthcare settings. This article emphasizes the significance of hand hygiene through education programs, the Clean In, Clean Out method, glove usage, and nail hygiene practices to promote safe resident care and re
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Understanding Use Case Modeling in System Development
Use case modeling is a critical aspect of system development, capturing system behavior and interactions. It involves representing how a business system interacts with its environment through formal scenarios. Use cases benefit communication, identification, and verification, providing a clear under
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ONAP Dublin Release: PNF Pre-Onboarding and Onboarding Use Cases
This document provides insights into the PNF pre-onboarding and onboarding use cases in the ONAP Dublin Release. It covers topics such as PNF definition at design time, instantiation in ONAP at run time, and the processes involved in onboarding a PNF vendor archive. The use cases highlight the align
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Proper Use of "That" vs. "Which" and When to Use "Who
Understand the distinctions between "that" and "which" when introducing restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses, as well as when to use "who" instead of "that" to refer to a person. "That" is used for restrictive clauses essential to the sentence's meaning, while "which" is for nonrestrictive clauses
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Trends in New Psychoactive Substances Seizures and Use
Seizures of both plant-based and synthetic New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) declined in 2018, along with a decrease in global seizures of khat and fluctuations in the use of NPS. Legislation on substances like mephedrone led to a decline in their use, while the use of ketamine increased. NPS use va
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IATI Data Use Task Force Update and Fund Overview
Updates on the IATI Data Use Task Force's activities including the establishment of the Data Use Fund, strategies, key objectives, and the involvement of various stakeholders in promoting the use of IATI data for aid transparency and effectiveness.
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Managing Alcohol Use in Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) presents challenges due to advanced liver damage from heavy alcohol use. Patients often have severe alcohol use disorder (AUD), requiring multidisciplinary care. Treatment focuses on managing alcohol consumption and addressing comorbid substance use disorders. Tea
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Innovative Products and Job Roles Showcase at Polywood Company
This content highlights various innovative products available at Polywood Company, including a Glove Hologram Touch Screen TV, a Mood Watch, a Pepper Spray Bracelet, a Coffee Mug MP3 Player, and more. It also introduces different job roles within the company such as Managers, Supervisors, and Employ
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Understanding Sparse vs. Dense Vector Representations in Natural Language Processing
Tf-idf and PPMI are sparse representations, while alternative dense vectors offer shorter lengths with non-zero elements. Dense vectors may generalize better and capture synonymy effectively compared to sparse ones. Learn about dense embeddings like Word2vec, Fasttext, and Glove, which provide effic
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Baseball Infield Progression Training Guide
Enhance your baseball infield skills with the Schaumburg Athletic Association's partnership training program led by Tony Tichy. The guide covers various drills including two-knee rollers, stand-up glove catches, slow roller fielding, and more. Emphasizing techniques like keeping the head down and cr
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4-H Food Booth Food Safety Training for Youth, Adults, and Volunteers
Learn about the 4-H's role in Osceola County Fair, focusing on communication, food safety, customer service, emergencies, and more. Understand the importance of cleanliness, proper food handling procedures, and effective communication strategies. Discover the significance of hand washing, glove usag
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Substance Use Screening, Risk Assessment, and Disorder Diagnosis Guidelines for Adults
This clinical guideline program aims to increase identification of unhealthy substance use among New York State residents and improve access to evidence-based interventions. It provides guidance on substance use screening, risk assessment, and promoting a harm reduction approach for substance use di
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Alcohol Use Outcomes in Substance Use Disorder Trials
This presentation provides an in-depth overview of assessing alcohol use outcomes in substance use disorder (SUD) trials. It covers various assessment methods, common outcomes like percent days abstinent and heavy drinking days, preferred outcomes such as percentage of heavy drinking days (PHDD), an
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Prevalence of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use Among School-Aged Children in Algeria
This study presented at the Lisbon Addictions 2017 conference discusses the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use among school-aged children in Algeria, highlighting legal, social, and economic factors influencing the use. The data sources and statistics on drug prevalence use in Algeria, as
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Modelling Workflows and Data Domain in System Requirements and User Experience
In this lecture, the focus is on modelling workflows and data domain in the context of system requirements and user experience. The topics covered include recap of use cases, use case diagrams, descriptions, events initiated by stakeholders, defining elements for each use case, use case diagrams, an
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Key Findings from 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Results from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health provide insights into past month general substance use, tobacco use, nicotine vaping, and cigarette use among individuals aged 12 or older. The data shows trends from 2002 to 2020, highlighting changes in substance and tobacco consumption
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Associations Between Substance Use and Peer Influence Among German University Students
This study explores the associations between personal substance use, perceived peer use, and attitudes towards substance use among German university students. It focuses on social norms interventions and the adaptation of personal behavior based on perceived peer behavior. The study aims to assess s
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ACWA Water Use Efficiency Work Group Meeting Summary
ACWA Water Use Efficiency Work Group held a bi-monthly meeting on January 10th, 2023, discussing key updates on drought, legislative matters, water use objectives, and next steps. The meeting covered topics such as drought updates, conservation reporting, legislative bills, water use standards, and
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Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand: Telemanipulation and Myosensors Control
This project at Gopalan College of Engineering and Management focuses on the design and fabrication of a humanoid robotic hand with multiple control signals, including finger angle, actuation, touch, force feedback, and telemanipulation using a sensor glove. The mechanical aspect involves mechanizin
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Understanding Genuine Use and Acquired Distinctiveness in Trademarks
Exploring the concept of genuine use and acquired distinctiveness in trademarks, this content delves into the general principles and specific regulations in the EU, UK, France, and Germany. It discusses the importance of maintaining continuous use of a trademark and the consequences of non-use, as w
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Understanding Latex Exposure: Routes and Risks
Latex exposure can occur through various routes such as contact with NRL products, aerosilized latex from glove powder, and inadvertent exposures leading to sensitization and allergic reactions. Transfer of latex allergens to food by food handlers wearing latex gloves can also pose risks, as shown i
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The Role of Nurses at Rush University in Substance Use Intervention and Screening Program
The nurses at Rush University play a crucial role in the Substance Use Intervention and Screening Program Department of Psychiatry, focusing on SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) to identify and intervene with those at risk for substance use issues. The program utilizes Mot
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Real-time Question Answering Using Word Embedding and Summarization Techniques
This research project aims to improve question answering over social media platforms by leveraging word embedding and summarization methods. The approach involves retrieving a large set of candidate answers from various sources, learning to rank these answers, and summarizing the top-ranked ones. Te
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IoT Value Roadmap and Key Use Cases Across Business Functions
In the realm of IoT, having a clear roadmap and understanding key use cases is fundamental for success. The IoT Value Roadmap outlines how IoT use cases impact business operations and drive business value. It highlights drivers such as optimizing operational performance, improving risk management, r
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Enhancing Word Representation for Rare Words by Xiao Wenyi
This article discusses methods for improving word representation for rare words, such as the count-based Skip-gram by Mikolov and the predict-based GloVe by Pennington. It explores the concepts of Skip-gram, GloVe, and issues faced by existing models in handling rare words.
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IEEE 802.11-23/0888r0: TGbh WBA Liaison Response
The document discusses the mapping of TGbh use cases to WBA use cases, aiming to provide a response to a liaison request. It covers various WBA use cases such as network access restrictions, device diagnostics, network band steering, and more. Additionally, it outlines TGbh use cases related to clie
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