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The Common Patterns of Blood Perfusion in the Fingernail Bed Subject to Fingertip Touch Force and Finger Posture
(Haptics-e, The electronic journal of haptics research, 2006-07-21)When the human fingertip is pressed against a surface or bent, the hemodynamic state of the fingertip is altered in a way that is common to all people. Normal force, shear force, and finger extension/flexion all result in ... -
The Community Archives Center at Tacoma Public Library: Phase 1 Report
(Tacoma Public Library, 2022-04-16)This report describes the Phase I activities and outcomes of The Community Archives Center for Tacoma, which is a two-year IMLS National Leadership Project (LG-250126-OLS-21) being carried out by the Tacoma Public Library ... -
Community Assessment: An Essential Part of the Reference Librarian’s Toolkit
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A community study of the effect of particulate matter on blood measures of inflammation and thrombosis in an elderly population
(2007)Background: The mechanism behind the triggering effect of fine particulate matter (PM) air pollution on cardiovascular events remains elusive. We postulated that elevated levels of PM would be associated with increased ... -
Commuter Mobility versus Work-zone Safety: An Empirical Study using Data Mining of Anonymous User Generated Trip Information
(2019)The two primary considerations for highway work-zones are its effect on commuter mobility and worker safety which are often spoken of together. However, it must be noted that they conflict with each other. This research ... -
Comparative analysis of cancer genes in the human and chimpanzee genomes
(2006)Background: Cancer is a major medical problem in modern societies. However, the incidence of this disease in non-human primates is very low. To study whether genetic differences between human and chimpanzee could contribute ... -
Comparative analysis of the kinomes of three pathogenic trypanosomatids: Leishmania major, Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma cruzi
(2005)Background: The trypanosomatids Leishmania major, Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma cruzi cause some of the most debilitating diseases of humankind: cutaneous leishmaniasis, African sleeping sickness, and Chagas disease. ... -
Comparative Functional Analysis of Boundary Infrastructures, Library Classification, and Folksonomies
This paper outlines three information organization frameworks: library classification, social tagging, and boundary infrastructures. It then outlines functionality of these frameworks. The paper takes a neo-pragmatic ... -
Comparing a single-stage geocoding method to a multi-stage geocoding method: how much and where do they disagree?
(2007)Background: Geocoding methods vary among spatial epidemiology studies. Errors in the geocoding process and differential match rates may reduce study validity. We compared two geocoding methods using 8,157 Washington State ... -
Comparison of a gonadotropin releasing-hormone antagonist plus testosterone (T) versus T alone as potential male contraceptive regimens
(Endocrine Society, 1993-08)Efforts to develop a hormonal contraceptive regimen for men have focused on administration of testosterone (T), alone or together with other agents. Previous regimens have successfully induced azoospermia in ... -
Comparison of amplification enzymes for Hepatitis C Virus quasispecies analysis
(2005)Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) circulates as quasispecies (QS), whose evolution is associated with pathogenesis. Previous studies have suggested that the use of thermostable polymerases without proofreading function ... -
Comparison of Analgesic Outcomes Following Sciatic Nerve Blockade Performed by Resident Trainees and Nurse Anesthetists
(MedCrave, 8/6/2015)Background and objectives: Peripheral nerve blockade requires regional anesthesia skills that are taught in several formats and assessing technical proficiency has shifted from fulfillment of quotas to comprehensive ... -
Comparison of Analgesic Outcomes Following Sciatic Nerve Blockade Performed by Resident Trainees and Nurse Anesthetists
(Journal of Anesthesia & Critical Care: Open Access, 2015-08-06)Background and objectives: Peripheral nerve blockade requires regional anesthesia skills that are taught in several formats and assessing technical proficiency has shifted from fulfillment of quotas to comprehensive ...