Purpose Water is a critical and contentious resource in California, hence any changes reservoir management requires coordination among many basin stakeholders. The Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) pilot project at Lake Mendocino, California explored the viability of using weather forecasts to alter operations United States Army Corps Engineers (USACE) reservoir. demonstrated FIRO's...

The Turin Shroud (TS) is a linen cloth commonly associated with Jesus Christ, his crucifixion and burial. Several medical specialists have debated the injuries of the TS Man, nevertheless there are no detailed and quantitative data about the anatomy of the TS face. The purpose of this study was to analyse the cephalometric measurements of the face image of the TS. The TS face image was acquired...

Background. Michigan is 1 of only 4 states that require a physician referral or prescription before a consumer can receive treatment from a physical therapist.Objective. The purpose of the present analysis was to examine why the most recent attempts to pass direct access legislation in Michigan failed.Methods. The Policy Analysis Triangle approach, which considers the relevant actors, processes...

The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is a leading international organization dedicated to promoting the integration of engineering medicine improve human health. EMBS Student Activities Committee (SAC) responsible for supporting student involvement society, recent initiative install regional activities committees (RSACs) representatives (SRRs) major step forward efforts b...

As the epidemiology of measles evolves and new data become available, it is essential to review the current vaccination policy and make any necessary adjustments. The result of such a review process is the following new statement on the recommended use of measles vaccine in Canada issued by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. There may be further changes in the future as more data ...

The Residency Review and Redesign Project (RP), a 4-year study of pediatrics training supported by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Foundation, concluded with recommendations to develop a process to foster ongoing innovation in education rather than a product such as a curriculum that could quickly become outdated. To that end, the ABP began funding the Initiative for Innovation in Pediat...

The Experts Advisory Committee on Immunization Program (EACIP) of China was founded in 1982, and currently consists of 33 experts in immunization and related fields, selected by the Ministry of Health, to provide advice and guidance on the control of vaccine-preventable diseases. The main tasks of the EACIP are to advise on the national immunization schedule, to participate in the drafting and ...

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) of Thailand, established nearly 40 years ago and currently consisting of 28 experts in immunization and related fields, develops written recommendations to the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) regarding vaccines and immunization. Through careful review of available scientific data, compiled and analyzed by Working Groups set up to examine s...