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custom-made clothing
Clothing has been manufactured according to our specifications.
The emkaPACK and the emkaBELT devices fit snugly inside the jacket pockets.
custom-made clothing
Clothing has been manufactured according to our specifications. For example, the undershirt has two belt loops for the respiratory belt(s) supplied with the emkaBELT option for non-invasive measurement of lung volume.
ecgAUTO performs fast, reliable, and in-depth ecg analysis with full user control.
powerful and flexible, ecgAUTO can be set-up to effectively analyze ecg from any new situation in a matter of minutes
Anemia is a global health problem that significantly affects the social and economic development of countries as well as the health of women and the outcome of births. Noninvasive anemia screening is a safe, simple, point-of-care method for detecting anemia without a blood draw. It expands access to and availability of screening and increases early identification of women at high risk of anemia-related complications.
PATH is evaluating two noninvasive anemia systems. We are determining target product profiles and business plans to overcome hurdles to introduction of this product category into global health markets. One of the tests, the Pronto7®, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and has received the CE mark that permits it to be marketed in the European Economic Area.
Funding for this project is provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (US), the US Agency for International Development, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, other foundations, and individual donors. Read more about our work in noninvasive anemia screening.
Photo: PATH/Patrick McKern.
Let the Good Times Roll
Steve Chellis and Joseph O'Neal will be participating in the 3rd annual Let the Good Times Roll opening tomorrow August, 11th 2012 at gallery Twenty-two.
Presented by vitaminwater, Black Sheep and Twenty-Two, the show will feature artwork from some of the area’s most talented artists utilizing blank skateboard decks as their canvas. The L.T.G.T.R. 3 event will be in support of a local grassroots effort dedicated to raising awareness for the need of legal, noninvasive places to skateboard in Charlotte, North Carolina. The artwork from the “Let the Good Times Roll” show will be sold to raise money to fund possible future public skate plaza campaigns and supporting skateboarding awareness/skate spots in our area. More and more kids in the city are getting skateboard tickets and having their skateboards taken for being in the street everyday. Please help us be a part of the solution and voice our concerns for the need for a safe, alternative environment that will benefit us all. The past year’s L.T.G.T.R. shows have been a huge success and this year’s event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, SO DON’T MISS IT!! We’ve seen sneak peaks of several boards and they look amazing.
Chau Plastic Surgery
27901 Woodward Ave #100 Berkley, MI 48072 USA
2487992880
chauplasticsurgery@gmail.com
U-nique: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. We at Chau Plastic Surgery know that every one of our patients is exactly that, UNIQUE. That is why our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Bruce Chau and Dr. Barak Tanzman, take a personalized approach to each and every patient. Every consultation is tailored to meeting the personal goals of our patients, deriving from over 30 years of experience in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. At Chau Plastic Surgery, our patients can confidently know that they have received the best medical care by two of Michigan’s top cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons.
We provide all the traditional cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction, and facelift. If you are not ready for surgery or are looking for nonsurgical options, we also offer noninvasive procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, Profound Lift and Sculpsure nonsurgical fat reduction. Not sure what you need? Contact us for a complimentary cosmetic consultation.
Non surgical rhinoplasty, also known as liquid rhinoplasty, is a successful nose treatment in which a filler ingredient, such as hyaluronic acid, is injected under the nasal skin to improve the appearance of the nose without any surgery. Noninvasive rhinoplasty does not require anesthesia, so patients can resume their normal activities within hours.
Auburn Assistant Professor Lindsay Starkey, left, is part of a research team that received $70,000 from the LAUNCH Fund for Research and Innovation. Starkey is studying the reliability of a breath test for the noninvasive diagnosis of heartworm disease in dogs. Pictured with Starkey is Vice President for Research and Economic Development James Weyhenmeyer.
This user-friendly device consists of a sweat collection clip, an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) biosensor, and a color densitometry-based iPhone app to monitor wellness. The noninvasive system measures cytokine concentrations in sweat to indicate health or illness. Inventors Riley Ennis ’15, Katherine Franklin ’15, Robert Lauzen ’15, and Kiah Williams ’15 won the Phillip R. Jackson Award for best overall performance in ENGS 21: “Introduction to Engineering.”
This image appeared in "I Want One of Those" in the Winter 2013 issue of Dartmouth Engineer magazine.
Image courtesy of DiagnoseME team.
It is a noninvasive recording produced by an electrocardiographic device. The etymology of the word is derived from the Greek electro, because it is related to electrical activity, cardio, Greek for heart, and graph, a Greek root meaning "to write".Knowing about ECG - Electrocardiogram with @ docturs.com/dd/pg/photos/album/10872/ecg-electrocardiogram
Some congenital heart disease are analyzed before birth, while the child is as yet in the belly. Indications of certain heart defects can be seen on a fetal ultrasound, a routine pre-birth test used to really look at a child's development and improvement during pregnancy.
After birth, finding of a congenital heart deformity might happen if your youngster seems blue, has unusual development or your kid's primary care physician hears a strange heart sound (mumble) while listening to your kid's heart with a stethoscope.
Most heart mumbles are innocent, meaning that there is no heart deformity and the mumble isn't perilous to your kid's wellbeing. Nonetheless, some mumbles might be brought about by unusual blood stream to and from the heart.
Tests
Tests to analyze a congenital heart deformity include:
Pulse oximetry
This noninvasive, painless test estimates how much oxygen is in your youngster's blood. A sensor put on the youngster's fingertip records the measure of oxygen in your kid's blood. Too little oxygen might mean your kid shows at least a bit of kindness or lung issue.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
This noninvasive test records the electrical action of your youngster's heart. It can assist with diagnosing heart defects or heart cadence problems. Tacky patches with sensors (anodes) are set on your child's chest. Wires interface the patches to a PC, which presentations results.
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Boraginaceae – Borage family
Introduced perennial wildflower. Very light blue. Moist conditions.
Myosotis sylvatica – woodland forget-me-not looks similar, however is often found in dry woods ,not in the wet habitats where M. scorpioides thrives.
Source: NCRS Plants Database plants.usda.gov/java/charProfile?symbol=MYSC
Boraginaceae – Borage family
Introduced perennial wildflower. Very light blue. Moist conditions.
Myosotis sylvatica – woodland forget-me-not looks similar, however is often found in dry woods ,not in the wet habitats where M. scorpioides thrives.
Source: NCRS Plants Database plants.usda.gov/java/charProfile?symbol=MYSC
Here you can see the battery pack with the terminals soldered on. I have coated the surrounding surface of the battery pack with 2 part epoxy so as to reinforce the top of the battery back and provide insulation in the event that something should touch. That's it folks, the easiest, and most noninvasive 4.5 volt battery modification for a land camera ever, and coming in at a material cost of $4 it wont break the bank
It is a noninvasive recording produced by an electrocardiographic device. The etymology of the word is derived from the Greek electro, because it is related to electrical activity, cardio, Greek for heart, and graph, a Greek root meaning "to write".Knowing about ECG - Electrocardiogram with @ docturs.com/dd/pg/photos/album/10872/ecg-electrocardiogram
t-PRESS module - blood pressure with a VAP (vascular access port)
The t-PRESS module is used in combination with a subcutaneously implanted vascular access port (vap) to measure blood pressure.
Please note that emka TECHNOLOGIES does not supply the vap.
This is an example of the Non Surgical Nose Job procedure on a patient from Los Angeles. Instead of undergoing surgical rhinoplasty, this patient had a simple injection procedure that, in 10 minutes, camouflaged the bump on her nasal bridge, better defined her nose and improved her profile. There was no bruising, swelling or downtime. Results last for about one year with Radiesse, or are permanent if ArteFill is used. Alexander Rivkin MD performs the Non Surgical Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) procedure in his West Los Angeles office.
PET Imaging
The next wave of cancer imaging may involve molecular imaging agents that detect the angiogenesis of many malignant cancers. Protein biomarkers, for instance, may indicate tumour angiogenesis in cancer patients. This will allow imaging of quantitative changes in the tumour vasculature in cancer patients. Integrins αvβ3 and αvβ5 are heterodimeric transmembrane proteins. They are key mediators of tumour growth, invasion and angiogenesis.
An integrin-targeted radiopharmaceutical may be a valuable imaging agent, making it possible to visualize the effectiveness of specific therapeutic approaches in cancer.Research is currently on-going into agents that offer a new approach to noninvasively image tumour vasculature.
The vibe in Prague was definitely different than that of Siena. People kept more to themselves, seemed more laid back and less judgmental. The club promoter in the street gave us directions to another club when we told her that it was our plan for the evening. No questions asked, no promotions pushed. Even the beggars take on a different posture here: low to the ground, silent and noninvasive. He becomes a shadow himself.
This semester abroad has been one big cultural observation for me. I know that not every conclusion I come to will be true, but one can't help make comparisons. There are certain things that occur, no matter where in the world you are. Other things are specific to a small niche of people. But how these things play out define the culture.
It was refreshing to spend time outside of Italy and immerse myself into a new culture. It's also good to be back with the people, customs and language I've been getting to know here in Italy.
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R to R, from rodent to report!
More information here : www.emka.fr/rodent-ecg-restrainer-30-h-19.html
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LEVADEX is a novel migraine therapy in Phase 3 development. Patients administer LEVADEX themselves using MAP Pharmaceuticals' proprietary TEMPO(R) inhaler. LEVADEX has been designed to be differentiated from existing migraine treatments. It is a novel formulation of DHE, a drug used intravenously in clinical settings to effectively and safely treat migraines. Based on clinical results, the company believes that LEVADEX has the potential to provide both fast onset of action and sustained pain relief and other migraine symptom relief in an easy-to-use and non-invasive at-home therapy.
Migraine is a common, debilitating neurological disorder that affects approximately 30 million people in the United States, according to the National Headache Foundation.
Migraine patients report that currently approved drugs do not fully meet their needs due to slow onset of action, short duration of effect, inconsistent response and unacceptable side effect profiles.
The CyberKnife treats patients through a procedure called stereotactic radiosurgery, a noninvasive method of treating tumors with precisely targeted, high-dose radiation.
The center presented a live demonstration of how the CyberKnife works and allowed attendees to ask questions directly to staff on how this innovative technology treats tumors noninvasively.
Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration with red or black bands, and ostentatious dorsal fins tipped with venomous spines. Pterois radiata, Pterois volitans, and Pterois miles are the most commonly studied species in the genus. Pterois species are popular aquarium fish. P. volitans and P. miles are recent and significant invasive species in the west Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Mediterranean Sea.
Taxonomy
Pterois was described as a genus in 1817 by German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist Lorenz Oken. In 1856 the French naturalist Eugène Anselme Sébastien Léon Desmarest designated Scorpaena volitans, which had been named by Bloch in 1787 and which was the same as Linnaeus's 1758 Gasterosteus volitans, as the type species of the genus. This genus is classified within the tribe Pteroini of the subfamily Scorpaeninae within the family Scorpaenidae. The genus name Pterois is based on Georges Cuvier's 1816 French name, “Les Pterois”, meaning "fins" which is an allusion to the high dorsal and long pectoral fins.
Description
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “lionfish have distinctive brown or maroon, and white stripes or bands covering the head and body. They have fleshy tentacles above their eyes and below the mouth; fan-like pectoral fins; long, separated dorsal spines; 13 dorsal spines; 10-11 dorsal soft rays; 3 anal spines; and 6-7 anal soft rays. An adult lionfish can grow as large as 18 inches.”
Juvenile lionfish have a unique tentacle located above their eye sockets that varies in phenotype between species. The evolution of this tentacle is suggested to serve to continually attract new prey; studies also suggest it plays a role in sexual selection.
Ecology and behavior
Pterois species can live from 5 to 15 years and have complex courtship and mating behaviors. Females frequently release two mucus-filled egg clusters, which can contain as many as 15,000 eggs.
All species are aposematic; they have conspicuous coloration with boldly contrasting stripes and wide fans of projecting spines, advertising their ability to defend themselves.
Prey
Pterois prey mostly on small fish, invertebrates, and mollusks, with up to six different species of prey found in the gastrointestinal tracts of some specimens. Lionfish feed most actively in the morning. Lionfish are skilled hunters, using specialized swim bladder muscles to provide precise control of their location in the water column, allowing them to alter their center of gravity to better attack prey. They blow jets of water while approaching prey, which serves to confuse them and alter the orientation of the prey so that the smaller fish is facing the lionfish. This results in a higher degree of predatory efficiency as head-first capture is easier for the lionfish. The lionfish then spreads its large pectoral fins and swallows its prey in a single motion.
Predators and parasites
Aside from instances of larger lionfish individuals engaging in cannibalism on smaller individuals, adult lionfish have few identified natural predators, likely due to the effectiveness of their venomous spines: when threatened, a lionfish will orient its body to keep its dorsal fin pointed at the predator, even if this means swimming upsidedown. This does not always save it, however: Moray eels, bluespotted cornetfish, barracuda and large groupers have been observed preying on lionfish. Sharks are also believed to be capable of preying on lionfish with no ill effects from their spines. Park officials of the Roatan Marine Park in Honduras have attempted to train sharks to feed on lionfish to control the invasive populations in the Caribbean. The Bobbit worm, an ambush predator, has been filmed preying upon lionfish in Indonesia.[31] Predators of larvae and juvenile lionfish remain unknown, but may prove to be the primary limiting factor of lionfish populations in their native range.
Parasites of lionfish have rarely been observed, and are assumed to be infrequent. They include isopods and leeches.
Interaction with humans
Lionfish are known for their venomous fin rays, which makes them hazardous to other marine animals, as well as humans. Pterois venom produced negative inotropic and chronotropic effects when tested in both frog and clam hearts and has a depressive effect on rabbit blood pressure. These results are thought to be due to nitric oxide release. In humans, Pterois venom can cause systemic effects such as pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, numbness, paresthesia, diarrhea, sweating, temporary paralysis of the limbs, respiratory insufficiency, heart failure, convulsions, and even death. Fatalities are more common in very young children, the elderly, or those who are allergic to the venom. The venom is rarely fatal to healthy adults, but some species have enough venom to produce extreme discomfort for a period of several days. Moreover, Pterois venom poses a danger to allergic victims as they may experience anaphylaxis, a serious and often life-threatening condition that requires immediate emergency medical treatment. Severe allergic reactions to Pterois venom include chest pain, severe breathing difficulties, a drop in blood pressure, swelling of the tongue, sweating, or slurred speech. Such reactions can be fatal if not treated.
Native range and habitat
The lionfish is native to the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific Ocean. They can be found around the seaward edge of shallow coral reefs, lagoons, rocky substrates, and on mesophotic reefs, and can live in areas of varying salinity, temperature, and depth. They are also frequently found in turbid inshore areas and harbors, and have a generally hostile attitude and are territorial toward other reef fish. They are commonly found from shallow waters down to past 100 m (330 ft) depth, and have in several locations been recorded to 300 m depth. Many universities in the Indo-Pacific have documented reports of Pterois aggression toward divers and researchers. P. volitans and P. miles are native to subtropical and tropical regions from southern Japan and southern Korea to the east coast of Australia, Indonesia, Micronesia, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific Ocean. P. miles is also found in the Indian Ocean, from Sumatra to Sri Lanka and the Red Sea.
Invasive introduction and range
Two of the 12 species of Pterois, the red lionfish (P. volitans) and the common lionfish (P. miles), have established themselves as significant invasive species off the East Coast of the United States and in the Caribbean. About 93% of the invasive population in the Western Atlantic is P. volitans.
The red lionfish is found off the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States and in the Caribbean Sea, and was likely first introduced off the Florida coast by the early to mid-1980s. This introduction may have occurred in 1992 when Hurricane Andrew destroyed an aquarium in southern Florida, releasing six lionfish into Biscayne Bay. A lionfish was discovered off the coast of Dania Beach, south Florida, as early as 1985, before Hurricane Andrew. The lionfish resemble those of the Philippines, implicating the aquarium trade, suggesting individuals may have been purposely discarded by dissatisfied aquarium enthusiasts. This is in part because lionfish require an experienced aquarist, but are often sold to novices who find their care too difficult. In 2001, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) documented several sightings of lionfish off the coast of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Bermuda, and Delaware. In August 2014, when the Gulf Stream was discharging into the mouth of the Delaware Bay, two lionfish were caught by a surf fisherman off the ocean side shore of Cape Henlopen State Park: a red lionfish that weighed 1 pound 4+1⁄2 ounces (580 g) and a common lionfish that weighed 1 pound 2 ounces (510 g). Three days later, a 1-pound-3-ounce (540 g) red lionfish was caught off the shore of Broadkill Beach which is in the Delaware Bay approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Cape Henlopen State Park. Lionfish were first detected in the Bahamas in 2004. In June 2013 lionfish were discovered as far east as Barbados, and as far south as the Los Roques Archipelago and many Venezuelan continental beaches. Lionfish were first sighted in Brazilian waters in late 2014. Genetic testing on a single captured individual revealed that it was related to the populations found in the Caribbean, suggesting larval dispersal rather than an intentional release.
P. volitans is the most abundant species of the invasive lionfish population in the Atlantic and Caribbean.
Adult lionfish specimens are now found along the United States East Coast from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, to Florida, and along the Gulf Coast to Texas. They are also found off Bermuda, the Bahamas, and throughout the Caribbean, including the Turks and Caicos, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, the Cayman Islands, Aruba, Curacao, Trinidad and Tobago, Bonaire, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, Belize, Honduras, Colombia and Mexico. Population densities continue to increase in the invaded areas, resulting in a population boom of up to 700% in some areas between 2004 and 2008.
Pterois species are known for devouring many other aquarium fishes, unusual in that they are among the few fish species to successfully establish populations in open marine systems.
Pelagic larval dispersion is assumed to occur through oceanic currents, including the Gulf Stream and the Caribbean Current. Ballast water can also contribute to the dispersal.
Extreme temperatures present geographical constraints in the distribution of aquatic species, indicating temperature tolerance plays a role in the lionfish's survival, reproduction, and range of distribution. The abrupt differences in water temperatures north and south of Cape Hatteras directly correlate with the abundance and distribution of Pterois. Pterois expanded along the southeastern coast of the United States and occupied thermal-appropriate zones within 10 years, and the shoreward expansion of this thermally appropriate habitat is expected in coming decades as winter water temperatures warm in response to anthropogenic climate change. Although the timeline of observations points to the east coast of Florida as the initial source of the western Atlantic invasion, the relationship of the United States East Coast and Bahamian lionfish invasion is uncertain. Lionfish can tolerate a minimum salinity of 5 ppt (0.5%) and even withstand pulses of fresh water, which means they can also be found in estuaries of freshwater rivers.
The lionfish invasion is considered to be one of the most serious recent threats to Caribbean and Florida coral reef ecosystems. To help address the pervasive problem, in 2015, the NOAA partnered with the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute to set up a lionfish portal to provide scientifically accurate information on the invasion and its impacts. The lionfish web portal is aimed at all those involved and affected, including coastal managers, educators, and the public, and the portal was designed as a source of training videos, fact sheets, examples of management plans, and guidelines for monitoring. The web portal draws on the expertise of NOAA's own scientists, as well as that of other scientists and policy makers from academia or NGOs, and managers.
Mediterranean
Lionfish have also established themselves in parts of the Mediterranean - with records down to 110 m depth. Lionfish have been found in Maltese waters and waters of other Mediterranean countires, as well as Croatia. Warming sea temperatures may be allowing lionfish to further expand their range in the Mediterranean.
Long-term effects of invasion
Lionfish have successfully pioneered the coastal waters of the Atlantic in less than a decade, and pose a major threat to reef ecological systems in these areas. A study comparing their abundance from Florida to North Carolina with several species of groupers found they were second only to the native scamp grouper and equally abundant to the graysby, gag, and rock hind. This could be due to a surplus of resource availability resulting from the overfishing of lionfish predators like grouper. Although the lionfish has not expanded to a population size currently causing major ecological problems, their invasion in the United States coastal waters could lead to serious problems in the future. One likely ecological impact caused by Pterois could be their impact on prey population numbers by directly affecting food web relationships. This could ultimately lead to reef deterioration and could negatively influence Atlantic trophic cascade. Lionfish have already been shown to overpopulate reef areas and display aggressive tendencies, forcing native species to move to waters where conditions might be less than favorable.
Lionfish could be reducing Atlantic reef diversity by up to 80%. In July 2011, lionfish were reported for the first time in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Louisiana. Sanctuary officials said they believe the species will be a permanent fixture, but hope to monitor and possibly limit their presence.
Since lionfish thrive so well in the Atlantic and the Caribbean due to nutrient-rich waters and lack of predators, the species has spread tremendously. A single lionfish, located on a reef, reduced young juvenile reef fish populations by 79%.
Control and eradication efforts
Red lionfish are an invasive species, yet relatively little is known about them. NOAA research foci include investigating biotechnical solutions for control of the population, and understanding how the larvae are dispersed. Another important area of study is what controls the population in its native area. Researchers hope to discover what moderates lionfish populations in the Indo-Pacific and apply this information to control the invasive populations, without introducing additional invasive species.
Two new trap designs have been introduced to help with deep-water control of the lionfish. The traps are low and vertical and remain open the entire time of deployment. The vertical relief of the trap attracts lionfish, which makes catching them easier. These new traps are good for catching lionfish without affecting the native species that are ecologically, recreationally, and commercially important to the surrounding areas. These traps are more beneficial than older traps because they limit the potential of catching noninvasive creatures, they have bait that is only appealing to lionfish, they guarantee a catch, and they are easy to transport.
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are being developed to help hunt the lionfish. The Reefsweeper ROV uses a harpoon gun to snag it's target. The vehicle is able to hunt fish that may not otherwise be obtainable through human intervention alone.
Rigorous and repeated removal of lionfish from invaded waters could potentially control the exponential expansion of the lionfish in invaded waters. A 2010 study showed effective maintenance would require the monthly harvest of at least 27% of the adult population. Because lionfish are able to reproduce monthly, this effort must be maintained throughout the entire year.
Even to accomplish these numbers seems unlikely, but as populations of lionfish continue to grow throughout the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, actions are being taken to attempt to control the quickly growing numbers. In November 2010, for the first time the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary began licensing divers to kill lionfish inside the sanctuary in an attempt to eradicate the fish
Conservation groups and community organizations in the Eastern United States have organized hunting expeditions for Pterois such as the Environment Education Foundation's 'lionfish derby' held annually in Florida. Divemasters from Cozumel to the Honduran Bay Islands and at Reef Conservation International which operates in the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve off Punta Gorda, Belize, now routinely spear them during dives.[citation needed] While diver culling removes lionfish from shallow reefs reducing their densities, lionfish have widely been reported on mesophotic coral ecosystems (reefs from 30 to 150 m) in the western Atlantic and even in deep-sea habitats (greater than 200 m depth). Recent studies have suggested that the effects of culling are likely to be depth-specific, and so have limited impacts on these deeper reef populations. Therefore, other approaches such as trapping are advocated for removing lionfish from deeper reef habitats.
Long-term culling has also been recorded to cause behavior changes in lionfish populations. For example, in the Bahamas, lionfish on heavily culled reefs have become more wary of divers and hide more within the reef structure during the day when culling occurs. Similar lionfish responses to divers have been observed when comparing culled sites and sites without culling in Honduras, including altered lionfish behaviour on reefs too deep for regular culling, but adjacent to heavily culled sites potentially implying movement of individuals between depths.
While culling by marine protection agencies and volunteer divers is an important element of control efforts, development of market-based approaches, which create commercial incentives for removals, has been seen as a means to sustain control efforts. The foremost of these market approaches is the promotion of lionfish as a food item. Another is the use of lionfish spines, fins, and tails for jewelry and other decorative items. Lionfish jewelry production initiatives are underway in Belize, the Bahamas, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines.
In 2014 at Jardines de la Reina National Marine Park in Cuba, a diver experimented with spearing and feeding lionfish to sharks in an effort to teach them to seek out the fish as prey. By 2016, Cuba was finding it more effective to fish for lionfish as food.
"Lionfish as Food" campaign
In 2010, NOAA (which also encourages people to report lionfish sightings, to help track lionfish population dispersal) began a campaign to encourage the consumption of the fish. The "Lionfish as Food" campaign encourages human hunting of the fish as the only form of control known to date. Increasing the catch of lionfish could not only help maintain a reasonable population density, but also provide an alternative fishing source to overfished populations, such as grouper and snapper. The taste is described as "buttery and tender". To promote the campaign, the Roman Catholic Church in Colombia agreed to have their clergy's sermons suggest to their parishioners (84% of the population) eating lionfish on Fridays, Lent, and Easter, which proved highly successful in decreasing the invasive fish problem.
When properly filleted, the naturally venomous fish is safe to eat. Some concern exists about the risk of ciguatera food poisoning (CFP) from the consumption of lionfish, and the FDA included lionfish on the list of species at risk for CFP when lionfish are harvested in some areas tested positive for ciguatera. No cases of CFP from the consumption of lionfish have been verified, and published research has found that the toxins in lionfish venom may be causing false positives in tests for the presence of ciguatera. The Reef Environmental Education Foundation provides advice to restaurant chefs on how they can incorporate the fish into their menus. The NOAA calls the lionfish a "delicious, delicately flavored fish" similar in texture to grouper. Cooking techniques and preparations for lionfish include deep-frying, ceviche, jerky, grilling, and sashimi.
Another initiative is centered around the production of leather from lionfish hides. It seeks to establish a production chain and market for high-quality leather produced from the hides. The goal is to control invasive lionfish populations while providing economic benefits to local fishing communities.
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innovative software: www.emka.fr/software-29.html
observational data: www.emka.fr/cns-studies-109.html
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Sketch of the Verisante Aura Model
Sketch: Cleland Creative,
Vancouver, B.C., ca. 2010
Recognized by Popular Science magazine in the “Best of What’s New Award” top 100 tech innovations of the year (2011), the Verisante Aura is a model of a non-invasive imaging system used for the early detection of all forms of skin cancer.
The graphic designs were created by Cleland Creative of Vancouver, while the epoxy resin model was made by Proto Technologies Inc. from a 3-D prototyping technique called stereolithography (SLA).
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Sketch du modèle Verisante Aura, vers 2010
Sketch : Cleland Creative,
Vancouver, B.C.,
Source : Verisante Technologies Inc.,
Reconnu par le magazine Popular Science comme étant «une des cent innovations technologiques de 2011», le Verisante est un modèle d'un système d'image non-envahissant utilisé pour la détection de toutes les formes de cancer de la peau.
La conception graphique a été créé par Cleland Creative de Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique) tandis que le modèle a été fabriqué par Proto Technologies Inc. à partir d'un processus prototypique 3-D en stéréolithographie.
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emkaPACK hardware: transmitters, receivers, ...
The aqcuisition chain in the telemetry system begins with the emkaPACK transmitter and ends with the computer.
The devices in the chain vary, according to the antenna network and the type of system installed.
Over in Ocean Ballroom II, Gordon Hirschman (pictured) presented for Anna Galea on "Noninvasive Monitoring of Intracranial Pressure." (Photo by Melissa Miller, USAMRMC Public Affairs)
Chau Plastic Surgery
27901 Woodward Ave #100 Berkley, MI 48072 USA
2487992880
chauplasticsurgery@gmail.com
U-nique: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. We at Chau Plastic Surgery know that every one of our patients is exactly that, UNIQUE. That is why our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Bruce Chau and Dr. Barak Tanzman, take a personalized approach to each and every patient. Every consultation is tailored to meeting the personal goals of our patients, deriving from over 30 years of experience in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. At Chau Plastic Surgery, our patients can confidently know that they have received the best medical care by two of Michigan’s top cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons.
We provide all the traditional cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction, and facelift. If you are not ready for surgery or are looking for nonsurgical options, we also offer noninvasive procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, Profound Lift and Sculpsure nonsurgical fat reduction. Not sure what you need? Contact us for a complimentary cosmetic consultation.
The receiver consists of a mainframe that houses and powers up to 4 or 8 receiver modules (depending on the model). Each receiver module is tuned to a specific frequency, and forms a pair with a specific emkaPACK transmitter.
custom-made clothing
Clothing has been manufactured according to our specifications.
The emkaPACK and the emkaBELT devices fit snugly inside the jacket pockets.
Chau Plastic Surgery
27901 Woodward Ave #100, Berkley, MI 48072, USA
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U-nique: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. We at Chau Plastic Surgery know that every one of our patients is exactly that, UNIQUE. That is why our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Bruce Chau and Dr. Barak Tanzman, take a personalized approach to each and every patient. Every consultation is tailored to meeting the personal goals of our patients, deriving from over 30 years of experience in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. At Chau Plastic Surgery, our patients can confidently know that they have received the best medical care by two of Michigan’s top cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons.
We provide all the traditional cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction, and facelift. If you are not ready for surgery or are looking for nonsurgical options, we also offer noninvasive procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, Profound Lift and Sculpsure nonsurgical fat reduction. Not sure what you need? Contact us for a complimentary cosmetic consultation.
This is a Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure. It is a simple correction of the skin indentation around the eye that happens with age. Prior to treatment, this Beverly Hills patient complained that she appeared tired all of the time and of "dark circles" under her eyes. The procedure took 15 minutes and there was no bruising or downtime. The Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure is an alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure for 2 years on patients from Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Orange County and Los Angeles.
Professor Jane Hill is analyzing human breath to quickly and noninvasively identify pathogens that cause flu, pneumonia, and other lung infections. Using secondary electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (SESI-MS), she has developed ways to take “breathprints” to diagnose lung infections caused by potent bacterial pathogens such as Staphylococcus, Legionella, Streptococcus, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Photograph courtesy Jane Hill.
This image appeared in “Lab Reports” in the Spring 2015 issue of Dartmouth Engineer magazine.
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The hottest new procedure to get rid of stubborn body fat is CoolSculpting! Coolsculpting is an amazing technology that uses controlled cooling to eliminate fat. Here’s what you need to know about this noninvasive way to remove fat you can’t seem to get rid of through diet and exercise. Schedule your CoolSculpting consultation today: www.beverlyhillsplasticsurgery.com/contact/
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The desire to turn back the clock on aging is nearly universal, but for many, going as far as a facelift can seem a bit extreme. It's an invasive procedure with an extensive recovery or down time, which can cause embarrassment. And, there are many of us who will avoid surgery if they can help it.
But what many people don't realize is there are a variety of non–invasive facelift procedures – many of them that can be done over your lunch hour!
If you're looking for a younger appearance, we recommend that you come in for a consultation. We'll discuss all of your options and help you decide which non–invasive facelift procedure is right for you:
* Endermologie is normally a treatment for cellulite, but its popular roller massage has been adapted for use on the face, chin, neck, and scalp. We use the roller to facilitate a deep–tissue massage, which tightens the skin, stimulates collagen production, and greatly reduces wrinkles and the effects of dehydration.
* Thread lifting requires a minimal invasive technique, although we do not make any incisions and the procedure will leave you with no scars. We use special threads that lift your skin while simultaneously attaching it to your facial tissues in its new position.
* For thermage treatments, we use the patented ThermaTip&ncopy; to deliver heat to the deepest layers of your skin while keeping the surface layers cool. You'll see a gradual tightening of the skin as collagen production is stimulated and the contours of your face are rejuvenated.
PDO MasterThreads for Hair Regrowth – PDO is a known absorbable FDA-approved suture material which stimulates endogenous collagen production, elastin, hyaluronic acid as well as activates fibroblasts. PDO (polydioxanone) threads have been used in aesthetic medicine for years for rejuvenation of skin, skin tightening, skin lifting and wrinkle reduction. Hair regrowth in patients with hair loss from androgenetic alopecia have been observed. In this video you see ABHRS-board certified hair restoration surgeon, Dr. Alan Bauman, performing the final step of the PDO MasterThreads process in the the thinning crown area of a hair loss patient. Continued research will help determine how long the results of MasterThreads last and which candidates are likely to have the best hair regrowth effects. Non-surgical application of PDO threads into the scalp is a relatively safe and comfortable out-patient procedure with no downtime or aftercare. MasterThreads for hair regrowth may help prevent or reduce the need for hair transplantation. They may also be used for stopping, slowing or reversing hair loss in conjunction with other treatments such as minoxidil, finasteride, low level laser therapy and PRP platelet rich plasma and other cell therapy treatments. Dr. Alan Bauman recommends that HairCheck hair regrowth measurements be performed every three months (90 days) to track the improvements in hair growth from treatment.
*EACH INDIVIDUAL'S TREATMENT AND/OR RESULTS MAY VARY
If you or someone you know has hair loss or eyebrow or eyelash concerns, click to start either a long-distance phone consultation OR an in-person, in-office consultation with Dr. Bauman. You can also Ask Dr. Bauman a Question or simply call Bauman Medical Group toll-free 844-GET-HAIR or +1-561-394-0024
"Hear My Voice: Alexander Graham Bell and the Origins of Recorded Sound " is now open! On January 26, a small group of social media users and history fans will be invited to "hear history" in a tweetable tour of the exhibition with the experts themselves.
Tweetup attendees:
Toured the exhibition with Curator Carlene Stephens and discover a lesser-known side of Bell's work
Heard from senior scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Carl Haber and Earl Cornell and Library of Congress Digital Conversion Specialist Peter Alyea about their noninvasive sound-recovering technique
Listened to recovered recordings and discover the interesting challenge of deciphering 19th century speech
Shared their experience on Twitter, Instagram, and other social networks, helping to "turn up the volume" on the story of early sound recording so that many others will hear these voices of the past
Met fellow social media users and museum staff who are passionate about history and innovation.