Improving biomaterials to rebuild bone

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Researchers at the Paffenbarger Research Center has started efforts to expand the use of calcium phosphate cement and other bone repair materials. The center, a joint effort by the American Dental Association Health Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, hopes to improve the capabilities of the materials to handle movement and stress. For example, installation time for dental implants will be reduced from several months to several days with the improvements.

United States, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing, Collagen Bone Matrix Implants

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Asia-Pacific: a case for improving soil quality

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Some techniques are presented for preventing soil productivity loss in the Asia-Pacific region. Specific problems include erosion, desertification, soil contamination, nutrient depletion, waterlogging and salinity; solutions include improving water-use efficiency, growing crops that are salt and drought tolerant, installing proper drainage systems, and encouraging the participation of farmers in soil management policy-making and practices.

Asia, Pacific Rim, Statistical Data Included, Management, Soil disinfection, Soil management, Soil management (Agronomy), Soil productivity, Soil conservation

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Improving community health through collaboration

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The community health improvement model used in the American Society for Quality/Institute for Healthcare Improvement initiative to reduce traffic accidents is discussed. The three main elements of the model are quality improvement approaches, content knowledge and community collaboration skills. Emphasis is made on the three areas of community collaboration, namely, team structure, team processes and team links with the community.

Teamwork (Workplace), Social services, Social service, Public health administration, Social group work

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