1 Introduction 1.1 DEFINING POLYMERS Polymers are materials of very high molecular weight that are found to have multifarious applications in our modern society. They usually consist of several structural units bound together by covalent bonds [1‚2]. For example‚ polyethylene is a long-chain polymer and is represented by ÀCH2 CH2 CH2 À or ½ÀCH2 CH2 Àn ð1:1:1Þ where the structural (or repeat) unit is ÀCH2ÀCH2À and n represents the chain length of the polymer. Polymers are
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technologies or ICT should enable the government to address the important aspects of public service and be able to meet the demands of the ever changing requirements of the new generation. It is also expected to promote transparency that could lay out an honest to goodness management of the affairs of the state. The Philippine government cannot take for granted the technological development that is happening globally; they therefore should step up to meet the fast changing world needs in order to be one
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often called a fistula‚ to transfer blood back and forth from the dialyzer to the patients’ arm. However; because the fistula takes approximately six weeks to heal‚ patients often get a Vortex Graft placed‚ a Vortex Graft is plastic tubing placed inside of the patients’ vein most patients can use their graft in two to three weeks; However; there are some patients who have to start dialysis immediately; therefore‚ a Tunnel Catheter is placed‚ a Tunnel Catheter is a long flexible tube surgically inserted
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Bone marrow transplantation Bone marrow transplantation is a process used to transfer a soft inner part of bone tissue from donor to recipient. It used for patient with certain leukemia or hematopoietic disease. Bone marrow transplantations prescribed to substitute a mal functioning patients bone marrow with a healthy donated marrow that histologically compatible to patient body to insure the maximum beneficence. Bone marrow aspired from donor then treated and frozen till the recipient is ready
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the third republic of the Philippines. During his term he fortified Bell trade act and also the Parity Amendment in the constitution and on 1947 he signed the Military Bases Agreement. But during his time he earned a distrust from people because of graft and corruption issues. Manuel Roxas tried to destroyed the rebel group which is known as Hukbalahap but he only created widespread anger among peasants. But his power didin’t last long‚ he died on heart attack‚ on April 15‚ 1948 while giving his speech
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Tree Sculpture by Roxy Paine Staff Writer Blake Gopnik wrote a newspaper article in Washington Post on Sunday‚ November 1‚ 2009 about Art review on Roxy Paine’s ’Graft’ at the National Gallery Sculpture Garden. The Graft Tree Sculpture was done by Roxy Paine in Washington DC on January 1 2012. Tree sculpture was posted as an inspiring symbol of art for celebrating happy New Year in Washington‚DC. This was presented as Sculpture Garden at the Gallery of Arts. Most diverse and peculiar carvings
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Thesis: Provide a broad overview of the history‚ future‚ benefits‚ and controversies of cosmetic surgery. I. Introduction to history of cosmetic surgery through the ages . 800 B.C. Physicians were utilizing skin grafts for facial reconstruction . World War I had a impact on Plastic Surgery; due to war wounds and disfigure . American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPRS) . Techniques and procedures II. Risks and benefits of cosmetic surgery . Cosmetic Surgeries . Make the
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Immunosuppressive Immunosuppressive drugs drugs Immunosuppressive Immunosuppressive Drugs Drugs O tli Outline of Lecture Topics: fL t T i 1. Immune Responses 1 Immune Responses 2. Classes of Immunosuppressive Drugs Bertram G Katzung‚ 11th Edition. Chapter 55‚ pp 963-986. Immunosuppressive Immunosuppressive Drugs drugs g 1. IMMUNE RESPONSES A. Normal Immune Responses Protect host from infections‚ pathogens‚ and to eliminate disease. Protection from infection and disease is provided by the
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Make no mistake about it‚ but some athletes never return from injuries similar to the one as Adrian Peterson’s ACL tear. If someone would have said that Peterson would be up for the 2012 MVP‚ everyone would have just laughed. Everyone but Peterson himself would have told you that it is impossible for him to be a contender. Future Hall of Fame Minnesota Vikings’ running back rewrote medical textbooks‚ anatomical knowledge and clinical reason during the comeback season of his reconstructive surgery
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balance of humor and action. Witty anecdotes and suspenseful flight sequences keep the reader engrossed. The book is a multi-million bestseller for a reason. Chuck Yeager was born in 1923 in West Virginia. He learned to always do his best and be honest. Chuck’s father taught Chuck and his brother Roy to hunt and fish at early ages. Chuck’s sharp hunting eyes and amazing hand-eye coordination were key elements of his piloting prowess early on. Not only did Chuck have piloting skill‚ but he also
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