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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): In phase I of the project we have demonstrated the feasibility of web based morphologic phenotyping of the mouse using magnetic resonance histology. We have exceeded our goal of isotropic resolution at 100 microns by 8x with isotropic resolution at 50 microns. While this spatial resolution provides extraordinary anatomic detail, it results in enormous volume ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Progression of diabetic foot ulcers is the leading cause of lower limb amputations in the U.S. More than 800,000 foot ulcers are treated annually with progression to more than 86,000 amputations each year. Between 1/4 to 1/2 of the $ 27.3 billion in direct diabetes in-patient medical expenses is used for the treatment of foot ulcers. There is clearly a si ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This SBIR fast-track application proposes to develop, evaluate, and implement an Internet-based system, called HealthProposal.net to enable electronic grant application preparation and submission. In response to NIH RFA-RR-02-004 (ERA-SBIR) we seek to: 1) provide a state-of-the art web-based interface that enables electronic grant submission, 2) utilize open so ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this research project is to develop a new technology for microarray analysis that has superior performance and is more affordable than the currently available fluorescence-based microarrays. In Phase-I we have provided proof-of-principle for the proposed approach of reading a DNA microarray produced directly on the surface of a computer diskette. Wi ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): Research-based drug abuse prevention programs are now widely disseminated; however, adopting and implementing a research-based program does not, by itself, guarantee that desired outcomes will be achieved. Research on fidelity of implementation reveals that teachers are not sufficiently well trained in drug abuse prevention theory and practice. As a consequ ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): The number of breast cancer survivors is growing due to early detection of localized cancer and increased effectiveness of treatments. HealthMark Multimedia, LLC proposes a Phase II SBIR project that will result in a CD-ROM for breast cancer survivors addressing issues that present or persist post-treatment. Phase I prototype feasibility testing indicated t ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Nurses increasingly encounter cancer patients interested in supplementing conventional treatments with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The Cancer CAM continuing education program will offer nurses and health educators convenient and accessible continuing education opportunities related to understanding, evaluating and communication about CAM in th ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this project is to complete development and evaluation - through focus group discussions, observed pulse-taking skills, and randomized trial survey data - of an upper elementary level interactive anatomy and physiology education product. This product will enable students to learn about the fundamental processes and care of the human body (the circul ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): There are about 9 million people living with cancer in the U.S. Palliative care from diagnosis to death or survivorship can supplement curative care to improve quality of life for both patients and their family members. This Phase I SBIR will result in a prototype CD-ROM with information and interactive tools to help cancer patients and their families addre ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The aim of the research project is to develop a very inexpensive and rapid capacitance measurement technique that can be used as a diagnostic test to identify specific infectious organisms, their resistance to antimicrobial drugs, and their pathogenicity in a clinical setting. The goal is to make the cost so low that managed health organizations would encourage ...