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The recent DNA-sponsored conference on ¿Verification and Validation of Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Codes,¿ September 1993, highlighted the need for reliable models as well as codes. At the present time there are no generally available software tools for utilizing experimental data to correct and refine models implemented on general-purpose codes such as DYNA3D. Nor are there tools available f ...

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ABSTRACT: Resodyn Corporation proposes to develop a portable, cost effective, near-surface residual stress measuring tools based on electromagnetic principles. Resodyn Corporation has patented technology developed for validating cold expanded button head rivet holes.The first application in Phase I is to apply this technology to countersunk cold expanded rivet holes in 7075 aluminum. In Phase I ...

An experiment to obtain validation data on the transient aerothermoelastic response of a curved panel in hypersonic flows will be designed and evaluated for its feasibility. Significant challenges must be overcome for a successful experimental campaign i...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The bedside management of extremely pre-term neonates relies on the traditional methods of monitoring such as arterial blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, urine output and evidence of metabolic acidosis. However, these parameters may be delayed or misleading in the detection of poor tissue perfusion. Very frequently even though tissue perfusion may be i ...

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) impacts 4.3M patients worldwide and accounts for 7% of all Medicare and Medicaid costs. The most prevalent modality of renal replacement, hemodialysis, requires access to the circulation through which dialysis machinery is connected. The preferred method of access is an arteriovenous (AV) fistula as it confers lower rates of mortality, infect ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT) are the most toxic substances known to humans, causing respiratory failure upon intoxication. Despite their lethality, BoNTs have clinical health and cosmetic applications and are currentlyFDA-approved for treating cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, cranial nerve VII disorders, glabellar lines (wrinkles), and cosmoses. BoNT provides ...

Project SummarySimulation training is unique in its ability for repetitive practice of a wide variety of scenarios and to reflect on performance without jeopardizing a patient s safetySurgical skills simulators have been successful in bridging gaps of the current training modelhoweverthese simulators fall short of offering a complete operative experienceOperative exposure with live patients still ...

ABSTRACT Borrelia miyamotoi is a tick transmitted spirochete recently shown to cause infection and disease in the United StatesEurope and AsiaA member of the relapsing fever group of Borreliathis pathogen has been proven to cause most commonly a nonspecificflu like illness with feverfatiguemyalgiaand headacheDisease can be particularly severe and involve the central nervous system in immunocomprom ...

PROJECT SUMMARY ABSTRACT The primary objectives of this SBIR Phase II project are to evaluate the safetyeffectivenessand user satisfaction of the Connected Catheter SystemCCSpinal Singularity developed the CC as a fully internalwirelessly controlled urinary prosthesis designed to dramatically improve quality of life for males with urinary retention disorders and to ultimately lower the incidence o ...