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Project Summary Abstract Confusionbeing lostand losing track of oneandapos s orientation within large or unfamiliar indoor spacesthese are some of the biggest challenges facing people with visual disabilitiesSince GPS typically doesnandapos t work indoorsand isnandapos t fine grained enough anywayindividuals who cannot readily access visual information are at a significant disadvantageand many bli ...

An estimated 10,000 animals are used in toxicology safety assessments to meet all regulatory requirements with testing spanning 5 to 10 yrs and exceeding $10 million dollars. There is a critical need to reduce reliance on animal testing and to develop highly predictive human-based biological models for safety assessments. Replacement of traditional animal toxicity tests for toxicology safety asses ...

The skin is the first line of defense against chemical warfare agents including nerve agents and toxic industrial chemicals, providing a possible barrier or delay to systemic distribution. Some chemicals also can act directly on the skin including the vesicants sulfur mustard and lewisite. Early and rapid skin decontamination is extremely important following exposure to CWAs and TICs because it de ...

Project Abstract Adolescents can benefit greatly from evidence basedmedically accurate sexual and relationship health educationHoweverboth teachers and parents face challenges in effectively teaching about sexual health and relationships leading to students receiving incomplete or inaccurate informationYoung people turn to the media for informationand many media messages about sex and relationship ...

Although international trends for maternal mortality have shown an overall decline, maternal mortality rates in the United States have increased by andgt;25% since 2000. One of the leading causes for this increase is preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy characterized by elevated blood pressure, proteinuria, and endothelial dysfunction involving multiple organ systems. Worldwide, preeclampsia ...

PUBLIC ABSTRACT This projectin response to announcement HLSdescribes a development program for CARSKNKDCCARa synthetic cyclic peptide that selectively targets diseased pulmonary vascular endothelium and enhances the therapeutic effect of vasodilator therapiesfor the treatment of pulmonary hypertensionPHPH is a disorder of elevated pulmonary vascular resistance characterized by progressive thickeni ...

Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition, characterized by an irreversible deterioration of renal function that gradually progresses to end-stage renal disease, requiring dialysis or kidney transplant. CKD and its co-morbidities (e.g., hypertension, anemia, acidosis, and metabolic bone disease) require strict treatment adherence to halt progression and improve outcomes. Unf ...

PROJECT SUMMARY ABSTRACT The National Research Council recognizes that serious computer games can support new inquiry based approaches to science instructionproviding virtual laboratories or field learning experiences that overcome practical and logistical constraints to student investigationsWith the nationally recognized need to encourage and enhance education in the ScienceTechnologyEngineering ...

Project SummaryMetformin is the most prescribed drug for typediabetesT Dbut patients with impaired renal function cannot benefit because the risk of life threatening lactic acidosis prevents its useIn additionmetformin has low potency and poor PK properties requiringmg doses twice daily for desired efficacy andimportantlymetformin is predominantlyeliminated in urinecreating a significant risk in p ...

Acne Vulgaris is a common skin disorder that affectsof the populationtypically teenagers and young adultsOvermillion people in the US are affected by acne generating a $billion market for acne treatmentsof which is derived from prescription medicationsAlthough acne is not a life threatening conditionit still has a high psychosocial impact resulting in depressionanxietyangersuicidal thoughtsphysica ...