Mankind is facing the spectre of a planet stripped of the resources necessary to sustain the human populations that currently exist-not to mention those unborn multitudes which seem certain to he added in the coming decades. Time is rapidly running out for scientists and engineers to find new resources to...
The illicit use of opioids among young adults (18–25) has resulted in an increase of clients needing substance abuse treatment. Treatment programs are struggling to keep up with the influx of these young adults. Traditional models of care have some impact; however, there are not enough treatment centers that can...
This retrospective study investigated the incidence, characteristics, and
risk factors of bone fracture among a group of 518 adults with severe mental
retardation between 25 and 75 years old. Data were collected from a large state
developmental center in the Western United States between April 1, 1991 and
March 31,...
Hexachlorophene (HCP; 2,2'-methylenebis-(3,4,6-trichlorophenol))
was developed as an antibacterial agent but was also found to induce
toxic effects in various tissues in animals and humans. Changes were
found in myelinated nerve fibers and cerebral white matter. Erythrocytes
are hemolysed in vitro. Oxidative phosphorylation is uncoupled
by HCP at concentrations less than...