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RELIEF 12-01 Draft Report [PDF]
SUMMARY: The ninth meeting of the Research and Experimentation for Local and International First Responders (RELIEF) experiments took place from 2-5 November 2011 at Camp Roberts in Paso Robles, CA.
Bendett, Sam +2 more
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MODULAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS [PDF]
Emergency responders are being asked to react to a growing number of violent events and natural disasters as well as evolving threats, such as mass rioting and targeting of response personnel.
TOMA Doina +4 more
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ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani +7 more
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Effect of Multitasking on Cognitive Functions, Performance, and Bio-Signals in First Responders
Multitasking game does not only impact different cognitive functions but also influences performance and vital signs. This affirmation is key for supporting and monitoring first responders during real-life rescue scenarios, with the aim of improving ...
Blanca BLANCA +10 more
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The global increase in frequency and intensity of disasters and emergency situations has a major disruptive effect on societies that is especially visible in Africa, where conflict, poverty, diseases and social unrest are some of the biggest factors ...
John W. O'Neil, Leandri Kruger
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ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben +4 more
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Increases in cytoplasmic free Ca2+ ions ([Ca2+]) are a critical signal in pancreatic islet beta-cells and are usually required for insulin secretion in response to glucose or other secretagogues. Changes in Ca2+, monitored using high-speed imaging across
Luis Fernando Delgadillo-Silva +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk +10 more
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The safety and well-being of everyday heroes
Opening editorial dedicating Vol 2(2) of the Journal of CSWB to the healh and safety of police, first responders and human service providers who serve the needs of vulnerable and at-risk persons in our society.
Norman E. Taylor
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End-User Perspectives on Using Quantitative Real-Time PCR and Genomic Sequencing in the Field
Quantitative real-time PCR and genomic sequencing have become mainstays for performing molecular detection of biological threat agents in the field.
Kyle Parker +6 more
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