China frequently experiences natural disasters, of which flooding is the most serious. How to monitor and control natural disasters, assess damage, and provide relief is the most urgent problem for the Chinese government and disaster experts. A national integrated system using remote sensing, geographic information systems, the Global Positioning System, and other technology for monitoring and ...

Background Stroke is a major health problem, affecting approximately 700,000 persons annually in the US alone, with more expected as the average age and life span increase. When a patient enters an emergency room and stroke is suspected, standard procedure is to first use x-ray CT to rule out brain hemorrhage. If the CT is negative, but stroke is concluded based upon behavioral and cognitive me...

The environmental monitoring data that is generated should be collected in a manner that is in conformance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The personnel supervising the environmental monitoring program should be competent in the appropriate scientific discipline and have the training (including within the industry) and the authority required to make and implement change. Equi...

Ultrasound plays an increasing role in the evaluation, monitoring, and treatment of infertility. About 15% of all couples attempting to have children are affected by infertility. As women delay conception due to career choices and age, the frequency of infertility increases. Infertility is defined as no conception after one year of unprotected intercourse. Ultrasound plays a remarkable role in ...