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Systems Need Languages Need Systems!

Domain-specific language and compiler extensions can significantly reduce the complexity of systems, especially when written in C or C++. However, instead of the current variety of ad-hoc implementation strategies, which include preprocessor macros, C++ templates, and custom-built language processors, system builders need a uniform and general facility for realizing their own extensions. In thi...

Smart Hospitals Need Smart Managers

Do Antibiotic Beads Need to be Removed?

Background: Polymethylmethacrylate antibiotic impregnated beads can be an effective treatment for chronicosteomyelitis or an adjuvant in the treatment of open fractures. It remains unclear however whether the beads causelong-term adverse events if not removed. The purpose of this study was to determine if removal of antibiotic beads wasrequired in order to avoid long term comp...

Ramadan fasting: Do we need more evidence?

Over a billion of Muslims fast worldwide during Ramadan each year. Through this religious custom, fasting contributes to their health as well as their spiritual growth. However, available evidence regarding the health-benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many fast conceivably, and their clinical condition is prone to deterio...