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Electrodeposition of High-T{sub c} Superconductor Material for Microsensor Fabrication
Thin films of YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 7} (YBCO) superconductor precursor were synthesized using electrodeposition. The YBCO precursor thin films were deposited on Ag foils using pulsed potential deposition conditions of 10 s at -4 V and 10 s at -1 V (vs Ag reference electrode). The post-annealed films showed zero electrical resistance at 60 K. The procedures for fabricating a high precision micro-sensor using YBCO superconductor, for measuring weak magnetic fields are outlined. The micro-sensor templates were patterned using x rays and precursor films were deposited into the features. 8 figs, 10 refs
Setting up a community genetic service for families in Walsall at higher genetic risk of infant mortality and morbidity
Health inequalities exist between ethnic groups, an important example of this being infant mortality with babies of mothers born in Pakistan having double and babies of mothers born in the Caribbean having 63% higher rates than the national average. West Midlands Ethnic Minority Liaison Committee (WELCOME) and partners organised a conference to arrive at consensus among experts and stakeholders and to make recommendations around reducing infant mortality. One key area discussed, which is often contentious, was cousin marriage: its potential impact on infant and perinatal mortality and what health service response to this should be. Recommendations included: the setting up of a community genetic service in areas with higher risk of recessive disorders as a consequence of cousin marriage; genetic education to the wider public and health professionals; and community engagement, including community and religious leaders. This paper outlines how these recommendations were arrived at, the potential barriers identified in addressing this issue and the process by which service change was achieved with an aim to improve the outcome of infant and perinatal health among groups with higher burdens of genetic disorders in Walsall