The plastic timeline: How did we get here? - Open Access …
Jan 28, 2021 · Neil Armstrong plants a nylon flag on the moon in 1969 as plastic starts to become a go-to material in the 1970s. In 1977, the plastic bag was introduced to the grocery industry as an alternative to the paper bag—something we’re trying to revert back to 40-plus years later. Production takes a noticeable dip as laws start to be introduced.
Overcoming language barriers in healthcare - Open Access …
Jun 30, 2020 · Other ways of overcoming communication barriers include encouraging clinicians to be more visual and make full use of visual prompts. Patients are more likely to remember and understand information much better with clear visual prompts like diagrams, images and models. Ultimately, healthcare providers must use a combination of the right people ...
Alternatives to animal testing: science, ethics and the law
Dec 5, 2022 · Alternatives to animal testing focus on human biology and use advanced cell-based and computational technologies to investigate diseases and potential treatments. These new methods, therefore, have the potential to deliver safer and more effective medicines more quickly and at less cost. Redirecting continued investment in failing animal ...
Five rare diseases you never knew existed - Open Access …
Feb 29, 2024 · 2. Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) Frequency: currently unknown. Dr John Todd, a British psychiatrist, first described AIWS in 1955. Todd gave it this name by way of the famous novel by Lewis Carroll, as the illness resembles the events experienced by Alice. The most prominent and often most disturbing symptom is that of altered body image ...
Furthering elementary English education in Japan - Open Access …
Dec 21, 2022 · Furthering English education in Japan: the importance of reading and writing. An important element of elementary and middle school collaboration is the teaching of reading and writing. The primary focus of English instruction in elementary school is listening and speaking, while reading and writing are introduced in the upper grades.
Four advances in forensic science could change the future
Apr 25, 2022 · Here are four advances in forensic science that could improve criminal investigation techniques across the globe. Throughout a criminal investigation, forensic scientists are charged with collecting data and evidence from crime scenes in order to provide a detailed retelling of how the crime unfolded. Convictions and understanding of a crime depend on how well these investigations go.
Effective information governance: building a framework
Mar 10, 2023 · An information governance framework helps organisations manage their data and information, and ensures they are used effectively to meet needs and add value. A good information governance framework will help you manage your information throughout its lifecycle. The best will put information security, risk management, and assurance of good ...
The importance of water in agriculture - Open Access Government
Mar 15, 2023 · Bluewater is the volume of surface and groundwater used; this is mainly water used for irrigation. Grey water is the volume of freshwater needed to assimilate the pollutants generated in producing animals or crops. Green water use is the least important of the three water footprints in farming regions with substantial regular rainfall.
What are the pros and cons of implementing AI in healthcare?
Jul 20, 2022 · Real-Time Access to Information. One of the strongest suits of AI in healthcare is its ability to deliver data in real time. This allows faster diagnosis based on results, which ultimately contributes greatly towards the recovery or treatment plan of patients. By lowering patient waiting time, clinical decisions are better made.
The UK’s legalisation of medicinal cannabis - Open Access …
Feb 24, 2021 · The results are in – The UK’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) published its assessment on the impact of the rescheduling of cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) in humans in November 2020. As patient groups and organisations digest the Council’s findings, I consider the key points to take away from the report.