Static headspace--multi-capillary column--gas chromatography--ion mobility spectrometry (SHS-MCC-GC-IMS) has been applied to the analysis of malodour compounds from soiled clothing (socks and T-shirts), pre- and post washing, at low temperature (20°C). Six volatile compounds (VCs) (i.e. butyric acid, dimethyl disulfide, dimethyl trisulfide, 2-heptanone, 2-nonanone and 2-octanone) were identifie...

PURPOSE Research suggests that physicians neglect preventive care for cancer survivors. A survivor's self-motivation with respect to preventive care is unknown. Using protective skin care as a proxy, our aims were to characterize preventive care in cancer survivors and to identify factors associated with appropriate prevention. METHODS Using data from the 2009 U.S. Health Information National...

In this issue of the Journal, Schreiber and Giustini1 provide a concise overview of the ways in which “Web 2.0” has affected—and will influence—the teaching and practice of pathology. As they indicate, the “2.0” designation has become a shorthand way of describing an enhanced capacity for interactivity on Internet sites through a number of associated applications. Another article in this issue,...

Killingsworth describes two recent regulatory initiatives by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and urges the clinical laboratory community to lobby against them (1). Although I agree with many of his points, I suggest a different perspective. In late summer of 1992, the FDA issued a “Draft Guideline for Compliance” to manufacturers of unapproved test kits being sold “For Research Use On...

OBJECTIVES To introduce a technical modification for interruption of the parotid and submandibular salivary ducts and to demonstrate the technique's effectiveness and effect on quality of life. DESIGN Retrospective, uncontrolled, consecutive case series. SETTING A tertiary care pediatric otolaryngology practice. PATIENTS Eighteen drooling and aspirating children. INTERVENTION Transoral ...

All textile industries aim to produce competitive materials and the competition enhancement depends mainly on designs and quality of the dresses produced by each industry. Every day, a vast amount of textile images are being generated such as images of shirts, jeans, t-shirts and sarees. A principal driver of innovation is World Wide Web, unleashing publication at the scale of tens and millions...