Hispanic Ethnicity Is Associated With Increased Hospital Charges After Radical Cystectomy in the United States

Objective: To examine the impact of race and ethnicity on financial charges associated with radical cystectomy (RC). Data Sources/Study Setting: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample was used to identify patients who underwent RC for bladder cancer between 1998 and 2010. Study Design: The primary outcome was total hospital charges adjusted for inflation. Multivariate analysis was performed using a generalized linear model on the logarithmically transformed outcome variable (total hospital charges) after adjusting for age, sex, race, Elixhauser comorbidities, surgical approach, year, primary payer, hospital and surgeon annual RC volume, hospital characteristics, and postoperative complications. Principle findings: A total of 14,873 patients were identified. Hispanic and black patients were more likely to be treated by low-volume surgeons and/or institutions (both P=.07). Conclusions: Hispanic ethnicity but not black race predicts higher hospital charges after RC

Response of tantalum capacitors to fast transient overvoltages

Report describes tests used to determine minimum time for capacitors to fail due to overvoltage and maximum amount of overvoltage that capacitors could sustain without permanent damage

Design and Modeling for DC Nanogrids

Smart grids were constructed as a means of communication to the electric grid through computer and other information technologies. This line of communication acts as gauge for a more accurate reading of power consumed. A nano grid is a model version of a smart grid with the ability to function as separate power generator. Such feature allows for this grid to power single loads and apply for special applications. A DC-DC converter was designed to apply to a nano grid which is a form of a smart grid. The converter was a single-input-multi-output converter which is taking one dc voltage and applying it to two dc output voltages. This boost converter takes the inputs and increases its voltages, leading to the outputs respectively. The nano grid utilizes this proposed converter to carry out its special characteristics. Procedures carried out in this research showed the success of the converter. Further steps include the designing of a ring and radial architecture nanogrid to form a microgrid. A comparison of results are made showing the efficiency and reliability of ring architecture layout microgrids Doing this creates a more complex system, and provide relief to multiple sources to prevent outages

Extra-corporeal blood access, sensing, and radiation methods and apparatuses

The described invention is related to extra-corporeal blood access and radiation methods and apparatuses and, in particular, to subjecting flowing blood to energy in variety of forms, including radiation, electromagnetic force fields or atomic particles. It is directed to methods and apparatuses for accessing flowing blood and for subjecting the blood to electrical conductive, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields or for radiating the blood with some type of radiation, e.g., radio waves, ultrasonic or audio waves, microwaves, IR rays, visible light, UV radiation, x-rays, alpha, beta or gamma rays. An apparatus is employed which includes one or more access ports or windows for radiating blood and/or for sensing/analyzing blood. This invention is useful for killing viruses and bacteria in blood, monitoring blood for medical purposes, genetic modification of blood, and analyzing and/or treating blood components

Marshall University Music Department Presents a Senior Recital, Marieanne Abney, Piano, Tommy D. Castle, Clarinet

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The Revocability of Contract Provisions Controlling Resolution of Future Disputes Between the Parties

The Supreme Court has vastly expanded the applicability of arbitration legislation, making it applicable to many types of contracts to which the application of the revocability doctrine would make better sense. This article corrects the misunderstanding of the policies served by the common law rule and suggests the rule\u27s revival for application to many of the contracts to which the Supreme Court has expanded the application of the Federal Arbitration Act