An M&A Wave is Coming to MedTech Are You Ready
Discover more insights and predictions in the comprehensive report. Keep in mind that navigating through an M&A wave demands both preparedness and agility. So, fasten your seatbelt, stay abreast of developments, and be poised to seize the opportunities presented by the crest of M&A activity in 2024.
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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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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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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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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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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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Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities and Automobile Crashes Analysis 2023
In 2023, law enforcement officer fatalities decreased by 39%, with notable reductions in firearms-related and traffic-related fatalities. The report highlights a total of 11 fatalities in the fourth quarter due to automobile crashes, providing insights into crash circumstances, types, and seatbelt a
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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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The Link Between Teen Bullying and Substance Use: Insights and Implications
The article discusses the link between teen bullying and substance use, emphasizing the various forms of bullying such as physical, verbal, and cyberbullying. It also explores the relationship between being bullied and engaging in alcohol and marijuana use, highlighting statistics on how bullying ca
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Land Use Dialogue in the Ihemi Cluster, Southern Tanzania - Group Presentations and Recommendations
The breakout group presentations from Day 4 of the Land Use Dialogue in the Ihemi Cluster, Southern Tanzania, focused on key tasks, stakeholders, funding sources, and policy influence strategies to address land use issues. Recommendations included stakeholder mapping, workshops, field visits, and aw
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Insights from 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Among AIAN Population
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health provides comprehensive insights into substance use, mental health, and treatment services among the American Indian or Alaska Native population aged 12 and older. It covers a wide range of topics, including substance use disorders and the receipt of tr
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Improving Seatbelt Use at Ypsilanti High School - Student Project
Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) and the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) initiated efforts to promote seatbelt use among Ypsilanti High School students. The project aims to address the high rate of unintentional deaths among teenagers due to motor vehicle crashes. Research shows the signifi
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Road Safety Guidelines and Laws Awareness
Explore important road safety topics such as seatbelt usage, responsible driving laws, dangers of drinking and driving, consequences of loud music in cars, and regulations regarding mobile phone use while driving. Understand who should wear seat belts, legal requirements for seatbelt usage based on
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The Role of National Policies in Adolescent Substance Use
This study focuses on the impact of national policies and perceived availability on alcohol, cigarette, and cannabis use among European students. Despite declining trends in alcohol and smoking, these substances remain prevalent among young people, causing harm. By examining availability and prices
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IEEE 802.11-16/0019r0: Use Cases for High Resolution Location Estimation
This document, dated January 2016, outlines various use cases for high resolution location estimation within different environments such as stores, wearable devices with augmented reality features, and conference rooms. The use cases include scenarios like tracking user movements in a store for pers
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Rapid Process for Identifying Research Priorities in Pain and Opioid Use
The Rapid Process for Identifying Research Priorities in Pain and Opioid Use involved a systematic approach to determining research gaps and unanswered questions in the Pain and Opioid Use domain. Through a multi-level prioritization process and engagement with various stakeholders, emphasis was pla
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Understanding Opioid Use and Prevention in School-Aged Children
This module developed by Angela Backus, Ph.D., and Renee Axiotis, Ph.D., for Kent State University teacher candidates provides an overview of Ohio House Bill 367 on Opioid Use Prevention, information on prescription opioids, heroin, fentanyl, national and state data on the opioid epidemic, how opioi
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Insights from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Among Females
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) focuses on females aged 12 and older, providing comprehensive data on substance use, mental health, and treatment services in the United States. The survey, conducted by the Federal Government since 1971, covers the civilian population and excl
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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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Understanding CAST: A Tool for Assessing Community Susceptibility to Substance Use Disorders
CAST (Calculating for an Adequate System Tool) is a tool developed by researchers at SAMHSA to assess the protective capacity of a community and its susceptibility to Substance Use Disorders (SUD). It considers various community determinants such as demographics, social factors, and access to resour
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2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Among Asian Population Aged 12+
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health focuses on the Asian population aged 12 and older in the United States. Conducted by the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, this comprehensive survey provides insights on substance use, mental health, and treatment services. The data
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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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Chesapeake Bay Program Watershed Model Overview
The Chesapeake Bay Program's Watershed Model, presented to STAC in December 2019, provides insights on long-term average pollutant loads and land use dynamics in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The model incorporates inputs such as land use acres, BMPs, and delivery mechanisms to estimate pollutant lo
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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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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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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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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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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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