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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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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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Distributed Coordination of First Responders [PDF]
In a disaster scenario, first responders must be able to perform multiple functions in a coordinated way. At all levels of the task - from integrating heterogeneous systems to addressing response tasks and allocating resources - responders must be able to make decisions in a globally optimal fashion. Automated coordination mechanisms can help, but they
Joseph B. Kopena +6 more
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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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ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo +9 more
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Introduction: Several train accidents have occurred in Iran in the last twenty years, resulting in considerable loss of human lives. This study aims to investigate and analyze the response process and deficiencies thereof, of three responding ...
Fahimeh Shojaei +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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Background First responders are a high-risk population for occupational stress injuries as they often encounter prolonged stress within their line of work.
Jesmin Antony +7 more
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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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