53 research outputs found
A Thermodynamic Study of the Ternary System, Triethylamine, Water and Heavy Water, with Special Reference to Isotope Separation Problems.
Cannabis in medicine: a national educational needs assessment among Canadian physicians
BACKGROUND: There is increasing global awareness and interest in the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes (CTP). It is clear that health care professionals need to be involved in these decisions, but often lack the education needed to engage in informed discussions with patients. This study was conducted to determine the educational needs of Canadian physicians regarding CTP. METHODS: A national needs assessment survey was developed based on previous survey tools. The survey was approved by the Research Ethics Board of the McGill University Health Centre Research Institute and was provided online using LimeSurvey®. Several national physician organizations and medical education organizations informed their members of the survey. The target audience was Canadian physicians. We sought to identify and rank using 5-point Likert scales the most common factors involved in decision making about using CTP in the following categories: knowledge, experience, attitudes, and barriers. Preferred educational approaches and physician demographics were collected. Gap analysis was conducted to determine the magnitude and importance of differences between perceived and desired knowledge on all decision factors. RESULTS: Four hundred and twenty six responses were received, and physician responses were distributed across Canada consistent with national physician distribution. The most desired knowledge concerned “potential risks of using CTP” and “safety, warning signs and precautions for patients using CTP”. The largest gap between perceived current and desired knowledge levels was “dosing” and “the development of treatment plans”. CONCLUSIONS: We have identified several key educational needs among Canadian physicians regarding CTP. These data can be used to develop resources and educational programs to support clinicians in this area, as well as to guide further research to inform these gaps
Some observations of the reactions between molten oxides and solid carbon
Observations of the reactions between molten metal oxides and various forms of carbon have been made using X-ray transmission and optical techniques. Particular attention has been paid to the wetting characteristics and the reaction rates between the melts and carbon. The critical slag surface tension for complete wetting of metallurgical coke is predicted. The results also indicate that non-wetting oxide melts are reduced by a gas ferrying mechanism between the carbon and the melt. On the other hand, oxides which wet the carbon surface appear to be reduced through separate and parallel electrochemical reactions
Effect of artificially induced sympathetic activity on hydraulic urethral resistance in the dog.
Electron beam and Mössbauer techniques combined to optimise base metal partitioning in the furnace
Pyrometallurgical significance of Marangoni flow: mechanism and contributions to processing
Inadvertent Melting of Radioactive Sources in BOF or EAF: Distribution of Nuclides, Monitoring, Prevention
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