Government of the United States - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the National Weather Service, works to improve understanding of the earth's environment and to conserve the nation's coastal and marine resources. The Patent and Trademark Office promotes the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for authors and inventors the exclusive right to their creations and discoveries. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration advises the president on telecommunications policy and works to spur innovation, encourage competition, create jobs, and provide consumers with better quality telecommunications at lower prices. Department of Defense Headquartered in The Pentagon, one of the world's largest office buildings, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) is responsible for all matters relating to the nation's military security. It provides the military forces of the United States, which consist of.
Folic acid - deficiency 8 Who may need extra folic acid to prevent a deficiency? 9 Caution about folic acid supplements 10 What are some current issues and controversies about folate? 10.1 Folic acid and heart disease 10.2 Folic acid and cancer 10.3 Folic acid and methotrexate for cancer 10.4 Folic acid and methotrexate for non-cancerous diseases 11 What is the health risk of too much folic acid? 12 Selected food sources of folate and folic acid 13 References 14 External Links Folic acid and pregnancy Since the discover of the link between insufficient folic acid and NTDs, governments and health organisations worldwide have made recommendations concerning folic acid supplementation for women intending to become pregnant. For example, the US Public Health service (see the URL given at page foot) recommends an extra 0.4mg/day,.
Nanotechnology - such as NanoCAD. Despite its current early developmental status, there has been much speculation about the impact of nanotechnology on economics and law. Some imagine that money would cease to be of use and taxation would cease to be feasible. Others conjecture that nanotechnology would elicit a strong public-opinion backlash, as has occurred recently around genetically modified plants and the prospect of human cloning. Whatever the exact effects, nanotechnology is likely to upset existing economic structures, as it should reduce the scarcity of manufactured goods and make many more goods (such as food and health aids) manufacturable. Most futurists and all economists believe there would still be a need for money, in the form of unforgeable digital cash. It might be used to buy goods and services that are unique, or.
Grape seed oil - from the wine making process. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Cooking 2 Treatment for 3 Modern Uses 4 Current Medical Info 5 Vitamins in grape seed oil 6 Scientific References Cooking Grape seed oil seems to go a lot farther in cooking applications than other oils - you need one-third to one-half of the oil you would otherwise use. Calorie for calorie, grape seed oil equals other oils, about 120 per tablespoon, but the fact that you can use less can help you keep your daily calorie count under control. Grape seed oil is extracted from grape seeds and has a relatively high smoking point, approximately 320 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can be safely used to cook at high temperatures. Grape seed oil for stir-fries, sautéing and fondue. In addition to.
Trichloroethylene - irritation. Prolonged exposure may lead to chronic irritation. Eyes May cause burning senation, watering. More info Hazardous Chemical Database SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used. Disclaimer and references The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is a clear nonflammable liquid with a sweet smell. Its IUPAC name is trichloroethene. In industry, it is informally referred to by the abbreviations TCE and tri, and it is sold under a variety of trade names. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Production 2 Uses 3 Health effects Production Prior to the early 1970's, most trichloroethylene was produced in a two-step process from acetylene. First, acetylene was treated with chlorine using a ferric chloride catalyst at 90°C to produce 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane according.
Phelsuma - novorum ab ill. Dr. Christ Rutenberg in insula Madagascar collectorum. Zool. Anz. Leipzig 4: 46-48. Boettger, O. (1881 b). Reliquiae Rutenbergiana II: Reptilien und Amphibien. Abl. bremer naturwiss. Ver. Bremen 7: 177-190. Boettger, O. (1881 c) Die Reptilien und Amphibien von Madagaskar. Dritten Nachtrag Abh. senck. naturfors. Gesellschaft 12: 435-558. Boettger, O. (1893). Katalog der Reptilien Sammlung im Museum der Senckenbergischen naturforschenden gesellschaft in Frankfurt am Main. I. Teil Frankfurt a/M.Gesellschaft 12: 435-558. Boettger, O. (1894). Diagnose eines Geckos und Chameleons aus Südmadagascar. Zool. Anzeiger (Leipzig) 17: 137-140. Boettger, O. (1913). Reptilien und Amphibien von Madagaskar, den Inseln und dem Festland Ostafrikas (Sammlung Voeltzkow 1889-1895 und 1903-1905) in: Voeltzkow, A. 1908-1917, Reise in Ostafrika. Stuttgart 3: 269-375. Böhme, W. & Meier, H. (1981) Eine neue form der madagascariensis-Gruppe der Gattung Phelsuma.
Endometrial cancer - Endometrial cancer Endometrial cancer involves cancerous growth of the endometrium (lining of the uterus). Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Causes 2 Symptoms 3 Signs 4 Stages of endometrial cancer 5 Treatment 6 Support Groups 7 Expectations 7.1 Survival rates 8 Complications 9.
Cancer - Cancer There is also a constellation named Cancer: see Cancer (constellation). In medicine, cancer is a general term for any of a number of different diseases where some of the body's own cellss divide in an uncontrolled manner. The resulting new cells can form a malignant tumor (a neoplasm) or propagate throughout the body. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Biology of malignant tumors 1.1 Carcinogenesis 1.2 Metastasis 2 Forms of cancer 3 Clinical aspects 3.3 Treatments 4 Cure for Cancer Agencies 5 See also Biology of malignant tumors Carcinogenesis Carcinogenesis is the creation of a cancer. Cancer is, ultimately, a disease of genes. Typically, a series of several mutations is required before a cell becomes a cancer cell. We distinguish between oncogenes, which promote cancer when.
Economy and health care - Report). That is quite startling when the Clinton administration continuously claimed that costs would decrease for nearly all. Also, according to Thomas L. Friedman of the New York Times, if the cost savings predicted by the plan did not take shape or form, he would truly consider raising taxes (NY Times Article). Thus, even if you were in the category of 60% of Americans that saved money on insurance, in the end, with higher taxes, costs would still go up. The details of the Clinton plan changed from here to there, but in the end, it was basically the same ideas, with four main points. They were: universal coverage regardless of health or employment, health alliances to negotiate with providers to offer a few plans, businesses paying at least 80% of.
Talking to Americans - However, the prime minister's name (back then) was Jean Chrétien; poutine is a French-Canadian fast food dish of french fries and cheese curd, and also was potentially inspired by recent jokes about Russian president Vladimir Putin who has a similar name. Also, Chrétien had not endorsed any candidate at the time and, in any event, it does not behoove the head of a neighboring country's government to take such a stand regarding U.S. presidential races. Bush's opponent, Vice President Al Gore, also fell victim to Mercer, when he was asked about the Canadian capital Toronto (it is actually Ottawa). Read here for more info The special was a co-production between Island Edge Inc and Salter Street Films. Alliance Atlantis has shut the doors of Salter Street Films. Review Why Should Americans.
Carbon tetrachloride - damage. Inhalation As for ingestion. Skin May cause irritation. Eyes May cause irritation. More info Hazardous Chemical Database SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used. Disclaimer and references Carbon tetrachloride CCl4 is a synthetic chemical compound formerly widely used in fire extinguishers and refrigeration, but now largely abandoned due to its toxicity. Its IUPAC name is tetrachloromethane. It is a clear liquid with a sweet smell that can be detected at low levels. It is also called carbon chloride, methane tetrachloride, perchloromethane, or benziform. Trade names include Benzinoform, Freon 10, Halon 104, Tetraform, or Tetrasol. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Production 2 Uses 3 Health effects Production Most carbon tetrachloride is produced by reacting carbon disulfide with chlorine. At 105-130°C, these chemicals react to produce.
Cervical - has two meanings: of or pertaining to the neck. of or pertaining to the female cervix: i.e., the neck of the uterus. ;Commonly used medical phrases involving the neck are... cervical spine, cervical lymph nodes, cervical vertebrae, cervical disc ;Phrases that involve the cervix include... cervical cancer, cervical smear, cervical prolapse.
The Canon of Medicine - centuries, and is the great Persians' well-renowned masterpiece. Through it Ibn Sina is now known to be the father of modern-day medicine. The principles of medicine described by him ten centuries ago in this book, are still taught at UCLA and Yale, among others, as part of the history of medicine. Ibn Sina's compendium of medical knowledge guide to clinical teaching, was based upon writings of Galen but infused with Arabic medical lore and personal experience. In his book he determined the causes of health and diseases. Ibn Sina believed that the human body cannot be restored to health unless the causes of both health and disease are determined. He stated that Medicine (tibb) is the science by which we learn the various states of the human body when in health.
Pan-American Highway (route) - not meant to be an official guide to traveling the Pan-American Highway. Always check into local seasonal conditions before planning to travel any significant stretch of the highway, especially south of the contiguous United States. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 United States (Alaska) 2 Canada 3 United States 4 Mexico 5 Guatemala 6 El Salvador 7 Honduras 8 Nicaragua 9 Costa Rica 10 Panama United States (Alaska) Alaska Circle The Pan-American Highway unofficially begins in Circle, Alaska, following Alaska Highway 6 southwest to Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks From Alaska's third largest city, the Pan-American Highway and the Alaska Highway become one in the same, following Alaska Highway 2 southeast to the Canadian border southeast of Northway, Alaska and adjacent to the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge. ''Note: The Pan-American Highway reenters the U.S..
Medical ultrasonography - measurements were made in Scotland. Echocardiography Cardiologists can use ultrasound techniques to detect problems with the heart. This is known as an echocardiogram. This is usually done through the chest (transthoracic) but sometimes it is necessary to perform the echocardiogram transesophageally (detecting device is inserted orally and passed into the esophagus). Transesophageal echocardiograms deliver better images because the ultrasound probe is closer to the heart. Movement of the heart valves, and any vegetations growing on them can be established. The direction of the flow of blood can be displayed using doppler techniques, allowing studies of flow through the heart valves. This was the first way ultrasound echoes was used for medical purposes. Obstetric ultrasonography In obstetrics, ultrasound is used to visualise the baby in the womb. In the hands of an.
List of medical topics - (alphabetical list) List of mood disorders List of eating disorders List of personality disorders List of phobias List of rare diseases List of obstetric topics (pregnancy and childbirth) List of ologies (mostly non-medical) Medical equipment Pharmacology, for list of medicinal substances List of surgical procedures Medical topics Specific topics (including diseases, disorders, medications, and treatments) which appear on one of the lists above have been omitted from this list. This guide lists articles which address more generic medical topics, symptoms, or fields of study. Abdominal surgery Acupuncture Allergy Alternative medicine Amputation Anatomy Anatomical pathology Autoimmune disease Bacterium Battlefield medicine Big killers Bioassay - measurement of effects of a substance on the body Biochemistry Biomaterial Biomechanics Biophysics Biostatistics Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Cell biology Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - run.
Goldschmidt classification - Bi, Cd, Cu, Ga, Hg, In, Pb, Po, S, Sb, Se, Te, Tl, Zn Lithophile elements Al, At B, Ba, Be, Br, Ca, Cl, Cr, Cs, F, I, Hf, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Nb, O, Rb, Sc, Si,Sr, Ta, Th, Ti, U, V, Y, Zr, W, Lanthanides Siderophile elements Au, C, Co, Fe, Ge, Ir, Mo, Ni, Os, P, Pd, Pt, Re, Rh, Ru, Sn Some elements have affinities to more than one phases. The main affinity is given. Weblinks http://www.geology.fau.edu/course_info/fall02/gly4200/Abundance.htm http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/earth/waton/5a.html http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/earth/waton/gold.html.
USS Chicago (1885) - enlisted Armament: 4 x 8-inch guns, 8 x 6-inch guns, 2 x 5-inch guns The first USS Chicago (later CA-14) was a protected cruiser of the United States Navy, the largest of the original three authorized by Congress for the "New Navy". She was launched 5 December 1885 by John Roach and Sons, Chester, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Edith Cleborne (daughter of Navy Medical Director Cuthbert J. Cleborne) and commissioned 17 April 1889, Captain H. B. Robeson in command. On 7 December 1889, Chicago departed Boston for Lisbon, Portugal, arriving 21 December. The cruiser served in European and Mediterranean waters as the flagship of the Squadron of Evolution until 31 May 1890 when she sailed from Funchal, Madeira, to call at Brazilian and West Indian ports before returning to New York 29.
Calcium oxide - Eyes May cause permanent damage. More info Hazardous Chemical Database SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used. Disclaimer and references Calcium oxide (CaO), commonly known as lime or quicklime, is a widely used chemical compound. It is a white, caustic and alkaline crystalline solid. As a commercial product lime often also contains magnesium oxide, silicon oxide and smaller amounts of aluminium and iron oxides. Calcium oxide is usually made by the thermal decomposition of CaCO3, heating materials such as limestone to around 500°C and so removing the carbon dioxide in a reversible reaction. It is one of the first chemical reactions discovered by man and was known in prehistory: see limekiln. As hydrated or slaked lime, Ca(OH)2, it was used in mortar and plaster to.
San Francisco, California - and a Board of Supervisors, who are elected to represent 11 districts in the city. The current Board of Supervisors are listed in the table on the left. The current President of the Board of Supervisors is Matt Gonzalez. The current mayor is Gavin Newsom. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 776,733 people, 329,700 households, and 145,068 families residing in the city. The population density is 6,423.2/km² (16,634.4/mi²). There are 346,527 housing units at an average density of 2,865.6/km² (7,421.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 49.66% White, 7.79% African American, 0.45% Native American, 30.84% Asian American, 0.49% Pacific Islander, 6.48% from other races, and 4.28% from two or more races. 14.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 329,700 households out.
