Abstract:MOST PAIN SUFFERED BY CANCER PATIENTS CAN BE CONTROLLED. THE GAP IN TREATMENT IS NOT CAUSED BY LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OR BY LACK OF MEDICATIONS, BUT BY THE HESITANCY OF PROFESSIONALS TO ADMINISTER NARCOTIC DRUGS, THE LACK OF EXPERTISE IN THE TREATMENT COMMUNITY, AND THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE TREATMENT… more
Abstract:THE FIRST OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING TWO TRAINING PROGRAMS-ONE FOR LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ONE FOR CONSUMERS (THE FRAIL ELDERLY AND THEIR FAMILIES). TRAINING WILL INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE USE OF LOW-TECHNOLOGY DEVICES TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE… more
Abstract:THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED RESEARCH IS TO FUND THE FIRST PHASE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ANALYTICAL TOOLS TO DETERMINE THE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES COEXISTING IN EACH OF THE FOUR-DIGIT U.S. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES AND THE EFFECT ON PRODUCTION COSTS AS THE LOWER COST TECHNOLOGIES REPLACE THE MORE… more
Abstract:THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED RESEARCH IS TO FUND THE FIRST PHASE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ANALYTICAL TOOLS TO DETERMINE THE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES COEXISTING IN EACH OF THE FOUR-DIGIT U.S. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES AND THE EFFECT ON PRODUCTION COSTS AS THE LOWER COST TECHNOLOGIES REPLACE THE MORE… more
Abstract:ENDOTHELIN IS A POTENT VASOACTIVE PEPTIDE, RECENTLY DISCOVERED AS THE FORMERLY DESCRIBED ENDOTHELIAL CELL-DERIVED CONTRACTING FACTOR INVOLVED IN THE REGULATION OF VASCULAR TONE. ALTHOUGH ENDOTHELIN POSSESSES POTENT VASOCONSTRICTOR ACTIVITY IN VITRO, ITS ACTIONS IN VIVO APPEAR TO BE COMPLEX. IN THE… more
Abstract:MANY SMALL RESEARCH LABORATORIES WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE USE OF A SMALL COMPUTER SYSTEM TO MONITOR THEIR TEST PROCEDURES,HANDLE THEIR TEST RESULT REPORTING, PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC DECISION SUPPORT, MAINTAIN THEIR DATA FOR LATER RESEARCH PURPOSES, AND PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND BILLING FUNCTIONS.… more
Abstract:THE EXISTING NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE FOOD COMPONENT RESEARCH DATABASE (FCRDB) AND INTERNATIONAL FOOD LANGUAGE WILL BE MODIFIED TO ALLOW THE USE OF SOPHISTICATED NEW COMPUTER TOOLS, SUCH AS ONLINE KNOWLEDGE BASE ASSISTANCE, GRAPHICS, AND WINDOWING ENVIRONMENTS. THE MODIFICATIONS WILL ALSO PROVIDE… more
Abstract:PERSONS WITH OR AT RISK FOR AIDS ARE VULNERABLE TO THE LURE OF QUESTIONABLE (DUBIOUS) REMEDIES AND PREVENTATIVES. AVOIDANCE OF RIP-OFF THERAPIES SHOULD BE INCREASED IF PATIENTS ARE INFORMED ABOUT THE LACK OF MERIT OF THESE TREATMENTS. BARNETT TECHNICAL SERVICES (BTS) PROPOSES TO DEVELOP AN ONLINE… more
Abstract:A NEW COUNTERCURRENT CHROMATOGRAPHY INSTRUMENT, THE CROSS-AXIS, FLOW-THROUGH COIL PLANET CETRIFUGE, WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH ECCENTRICALLY ORIENTED MULTILAYER COILS, IS PROPOSED FOR THE PREPARATIVE CHROMATOGRAPHY OF PEPTIDES. THIS IS AN APPARATUS THAT SEPARATES SUBSTANCES ACCORDING TO THEIR… more
Abstract:THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO DEVELOP A PREPRODUCTION PROTOTYPE OF THE EXTENDED METACHROME HAVING CAPABILITIES FOR: (1) AUTOMATING THE KARYOTYPING OF HYBRID CELLS, OF FLUORESCENCE-STAINED CHROMOSOMES, AND OF PROMETAPHASE BANDING PATTERNS; (2) AUTOMATING ANALYSIS OF FLUORESCENCE-STAINED INTERFACE… more
Abstract:THE U.S. AIR FORCE AND OTHER DEFENSE ELEMENTS HAVE RECOGNIZED THE NEED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF THE LACK OF SURVIVABILITY OF CURRENT AIR TRAFFIC MANAGMENT CAPABILITIES IN A CONVENTIONAL WAR. TACTICAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEMS MUST ENSURE THE SAFE MOVEMENT OF AIRCRAFT USING PASSIVE… more
Abstract:A LASER/BACTERIAL ASSAY SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AND MEASURING TOXIC CHEMICALS AND NATURAL TOXINS IN FOOD, WATER AND SOIL WILL BE REFINED AND FIELD TESTED. THE SCIENTIFIC FEASIBILI TY OF USING A LIGHT SCATTERING LASER SYSTEM WITH A BATTERY ORF ISOGENIC BACILLUS SUBTILLIS STRAINS GENETICALLY ENGIN EERED… more
Abstract:INCREASED EMPHASIS ON THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND UNDERGROUND POLLUTION IN GENERAL HAS CREATED A NEED FOR TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE OR ELIM-INATE THE ASSOCIATED CONTAMINATION. TO DATE, PACKAGE AIR GENERAL HAS CREATED A NEED FOR TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE… more
Abstract:A FEASIBILITY STUDY IS PROPOSED TO DEMONSTRATE AN ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE FOR PREDICTING THE SHOCK RESPONSE OF SHIPBOARD AIRCRAFT SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. THE PREDICTED RESPONSE OF INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, SUCH AS CRT'S, TAPE DRIVES, AND PC BOARDS, WOULD BE AUTOMATICALLY COMPARED TO EITHER THE COMPONENTS… more
Abstract:THE PROPOSED FEASIBILITY STUDY IS AN ANALYSIS OF TRACKS OF TRACKED VEHICLES TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE MEANS TO DAMPEN STANDING WAVES IN THE TRACKS WHICH OCCUR WHEN THE TRACKED VEHICLES OPERATE AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE STANDING WAVES ABSORB POWER AND REDUCE DRIVETRAIN EFFICIENCY. A RUGGED, INEXPENSIVE MEANS… more
Abstract:ACCESSORY APARTMENTS BENEFIT OLDER HOMEOWNERS. THEY CAN PROVIDE INCOME, SECURITY, COMPANIONSHIP, AND A SOURCE OF SERVICES IN RETURN FOR RENT REDUCTIONS. THEY ALSO CREATE INEXPENSIVE RENTAL HOUSING, AND, BECAUSE OF THE BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE, A MEANS TO HELP OLDER HOMEOWNERS AGE IN PLACE.IN CONTRAST,… more
Abstract:THE ANTIBIOTIC VISCOSIN, A CYCLIC DEPSIPEPTIDE ISOLATED FROMPSEUDOMONAS VISCOSA, SHOWS PROMISING IN VITRO AND IN VIVO (MICE) CYTOTOXICITY AGAINST TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI, THE CAUSATIVEAGENT IN CHAGAS" DISEASE. THE TOTAL SYNTHESIS OF VISCOSIN IS PROPOSED IN ORDER TO CONFIRM ITS CHEMICAL STRUCTURE AND AND… more
Abstract:THIS PROPOSAL DETAILS THE PLANNING PHASE OF A STUDY OF MODEL POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE TRANSITION OF HANDICAPPED STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL TO WORK. THEPLANNING PHASE WILL INVOLVE A LITERATURE REVIEW AND SYNTHESIS, FORMATION OF AND CONSULTATION WITH AN ADVISORY PANEL, SITE SELECTION,… more
Abstract:POTOMAC MEDICAL SYSTEMS PROPOSES TO DESIGN AND PRODUCE A LOW-COST, MEDICAL IMAGE DATABASE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WOULD BE BUILT AROUND OFF-THE-SHELF, LOW-COST COMPONENTS, MANY OF WHICH ARE ALREADY IN PLACE IN THE TARGET INSTITUTIONS. THE IMAGES WOULD BE STORED ON REMOVABLE WRITE-ONCE, LASER-BASED… more
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