in surrogate pregnancies genetic parents have little opportunity for early bonding with their infants either prenatally (in utero) or during the immediate postnatal period. procedures commonly used to induce lactation include both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods often in combination. studies reporting induced lactation are sparse due to the rarity of augmented lactation. here we repo...

attention as has epidemic encephalitis since its rediscovery in modern times a little more than a decade ago. A recent report on the study of this condition contains a bibliography of more than four thousand titles. Most of this work, of course, is written from the medical point of view. So obscure in its initial attack, so readily masked by other more common diseases in conjunction with which ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this report is to present the results of a preliminary treatment regimen for hypertrophic scars combining topical 2% salicylic acid cream (Avosil) with an overlay of hydrogel dressing (Avogel). METHODS The study group consisted of 3 patients with symptomatic hypertrophic scars: 2 presternal and 1 on the inner thigh. Scars were divided into 3 equal-size areas: (1) untr...

Abstract Purpose of this paper: This paper presents an analysis toward understanding the business value components that a health care organization can drive by adopting RFID technology into its system. This researcher proposes a framework for evaluating the business value of RFID technology. To do so, emphasis is put on delivering business value through refining business processes and expandin...

These six case studies illustrate how transformative and spiritual elements are manifesting in higher education. Three are stories of professors who incorporate these practices into the classes they teach; three illuminate efforts to bring transformation and spirituality in at the programmatic or departmental level. Each case study is divided into three sections – Theory, Practice, and Impact –...