Of the 5 patients who did not return to preinjury level, only 2 were unable to do so secondary to pain.\n\nConclusion: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction based on a hybrid fixation technique results in a low complication rate and allows full recovery to preinjury level of performance in the majority (85%) of patients.”
“Environmental concerns of nitrate pollution coupled with the cost of N fertilizers have led to increased interest in assessing plant N status. Our objective was to
use a digital camera and image-analysis software to assess leaf N concentration in corn (Zea mays L.) leaves from the association between leaf N and green color of chlorophyll. In greenhouse experiments conducted at Fayetteville, AR, in 2008 and 2009, digital photographs of the uppermost collared leaf of 3- to 5-leaf corn plants grown over a range of soil N treatments were processed into a dark green color index (DGCI), which combines Elacridar the hue, saturation, and brightness into one composite number. Soil plant analysis KPT-8602 concentration development (SPAD) and DGCI values agreed closely across both years with r(2) >= 0.91. There was a close relationship (r(2) ranged from 0.80 to 0.89) between DGCI and leaf N concentration. Yellow and green disks of known DGCI values were successfully used as internal standards to correct for differences in color sensitivity among cameras. Similarly, DGCI standard disks were able to correct for differences in lighting conditions
for corn grown in the field. Determination of leaf N concentration in corn by digital image analysis offers a potential new tool for assessing corn N status.”
“Aim: To investigate the barriers to and motivators for learning infection prevention and control as identified by midwifery students.\n\nMethods: Semi-structured interviews LY333531 were undertaken with 15 undergraduate
midwifery students within one large university. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis.\n\nResults: Barriers to good clinical practice were identified by students which were concordant with previous literature related to reasons for non-compliance with infection control precautions. Issues such as competing demands specific to midwifery were also identified. Factors which act as barriers to learning good practice in placements included conflicting information and practices from different staff and placement areas and staff attitudes towards students who tried to comply with precautions. Motivators to good practice included the perceived vulnerability of infants to infection, the role modelling of good practice to new mothers and the monitoring of practice.\n\nConclusions: This study demonstrated that midwifery students perceive barriers and motivators to learning infection prevention and control in their clinical placements. Many of the barriers identified are related to the attitudes and practices of qualified staff. Some of the motivators are related specifically to midwifery practice.