Opinions about sex offenders\u27 progress in therapy

Sex offenders are often required by the court to enter therapy and receive help so they can stop deviant sexual behaviors. Mental health professionals must have some means of evaluating a mandated client\u27s progress in therapy, however, there are currently no valid criteria available. A survey form was developed containing 73 items which professionals identified as having possible utility in evaluating progress

Enzyme activity in terrestrial soil in relation to exploration of the Martian surface Semiannual progress report, 1 Jul. - 31 Dec. 1967

Enzyme behavior in nonclassical systems, surface pH estimation in soils, and enzymatic activities in stored and geologically preserved soil

Vibrational relaxation measurements of carbon monoxide in a shock-tube expansion wave

Infrared measurement on vibrational relaxation rate of carbon monoxide in argon shock tube wav

Shock-tube measurements of the vibration- vibration energy exchange probability for the CO-N2 system

Measuring vibration-vibration energy exchange probability in nitrogen-carbon dioxide-argon mixtures in shock tube

Enzyme Activity in Terrestrial Soil in Relation to Exploration of the Martian Surface Third Semiannual Progress Report, 1 Jul. - 31 Dec. 1965

Qualitative and quantitative test for enzyme activities in terrestrial soil adapted to Mars probe telemetry procedure

Bronchial thermoplasty: implementing best practice in the era of cost containment.

Increasing dependence on advanced technologies in the 21st century has created a dilemma between the practice and business of medicine. From information technology to robotic surgery, new technologies have expanded treatment possibilities and have potentially improved patient outcomes and safety. Simultaneously, their escalating costs limit access for certain patients and health care facilities. Nevertheless, medical decisions should not simply be based on cost. Input from physicians and other health care specialists as well as adherence to best practice position statements, are vital to implementing truly cost-effective strategies in medicine. Bronchial thermoplasty (BT), a US Food and Drug Administration approved bronchoscopy procedure in difficult-to-control persistent asthma, is a prime example of a new technology facing cost and implementation challenges. We discuss the specific indications and contraindications for BT and review recent real-world experiences that can provide the foundation for building a comprehensive asthma program that provides BT for difficult-to-control asthma patients who fail national guideline treatment recommendations after an adequate clinical trial of one. We also offer insight into the barriers to implementing a successful BT program and strategies for overcoming them