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The objective of this proposal is to design and implement a set of tools that will facilitate the parallel processor software development process. This toolset will be graphically oriented to promote extensive visualization of the various phases of software development. Visualization will include the ability to view and edit source code, manage and control executable modules, edit and display dist ...

There is an increasing awareness about the problems associated with blood transfusions. One concernbacterial contamination of blood bags. If contaminated blood is transfused, the person receiving thebecoming sick and dying. Current standards require that blood be visually inspected before leaving tblood has an abnormal appearance, it is not used. This visual quality check is subject to human judgt ...

The objective of this research program is to demonstrate the feasibility of a new controlled-releasuse in an injectable formulation of buprenorphine to improve treatment of opioid dependence. The keytechnology is the use of bioerodible microporous microbeads with a controllable structure that allowas well as easily varied release rates and durations of release. These controlled-release microbeadsi ...

We will develop and test a model by which health plan report card information is disseminatedto publicly-sponsored consumers to use in selecting health care systems/plans. The model willincorporate a decision-making paradigm enabling Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries to integratepersonal values/preferences, medical histories, etc. with features of health plans. Model developmentwill use both pri ...

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With the present compelling need for treatment of narcotic addiction, there is the requirementfor a controlled release device that would ensure compliance with a narcotic antagonist regimen, butwhich could be removable should the patient's circumstance require it. Promising in this regard arebioelastic materials (elastic and plastic protein-based polymers) with compositions [1] that have beenshown ...

This project addresses the need for sensitive and predictive measures that can identify elderlypersons at risk for falling, thereby preventing some of the human and societal costs of devastatinginjuries. Dynamic balance assessment methods will be combined with virtual-reality techniques toproduce an innovative technology for evaluating balance in simulated real-world environments. Presenttechnique ...

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