UNLABELLED Ultrasound examinations are recognised as being safe. The greatest epidemiological threat during the performance of examination is the transfer of pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms between patients and from personnel to patients. Colonization of the skin with opportunistic bacteria of immunocompromised and high risk patients may lead to infection following an ultrasound sca...

Many recent antitrust cases concern aftermarkets: markets for goods or services used together with durable equipment but purchased after the consumer has invested in the equipment. Examples include computer parts, software upgrades, repair manuals, and training. Durable goods manufacturers are often the dominant providers of aftermarket products. The cases involve a variety of alleged anticompe...

Abstract—In order to verify the performance of lunar lander structure, landing-impact test is urgently needed. And the test equipment is necessary for the test. The functions and the key points of the equipment are presented to satisfy the requirements of the test, and the design scheme is proposed. The composition, the major function and the critical parts’ design of the equipment are introduc...

Introduction This report from the Center for Competitive Analysis (CCA) of the University of Missouri is intended to provide background information about the Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Manufacturing (MVPA) industry. This introductory section will report some basic information about the industry. The MVPA industry is classified under SIC code 3714. Firms in this industry are often split...

Designed special stamping equipment for the double-sided heading of axisymmetric parts with end bulges is shown, and also there are developed original designs devices having mentioned.