\u3cem\u3eBaldwin v. Sisters of Providence\u3c/em\u3e: Washington Gives At Will Employees a Gun With No Ammunition to Fight Against Unjust Dismissal

This Comment will explore the status of the employment at will doctrine and unjust dismissal actions following the supreme court\u27s decision in Baldwin. First, Section I will explain the historical background of the employment at will doctrine and its steady erosion in the modern era. Next, Section II will provide an overview of the Baldwin case itself, including facts, procedural history, and general holdings. Sections III through V will explore the three major issues decided by the court in Baldwin: allocating burdens of proof in wrongful discharge suits; implied covenants of good faith and fair dealing in employment at will contracts; and the standard for determining when an employer has just cause for firing an employee. Finally, in Section VI, the author will suggest legislative action to correct the inadequacies of the post-Baldwin employment at will doctrine

Global Prevalence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Importance: Large-scale estimates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are warranted for adequate prevention and treatment. However, systematic approaches to ascertain global rates of BPD are lacking. Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of BPD in very low birth weight (≤1,500 grams) or very low gestational age (\u3c32 \u3eweeks) neonates. Data sources: A search of MEDLINE from January 1990 until September 2019 using search terms related to BPD and prevalence was performed. Study selection: Randomized controlled trials and observational studies evaluating rates of BPD in very low birth weight or very low gestational age were eligible. Included studies defined BPD as positive pressure ventilation or oxygen requirement at 28 days (BPD28) or at 36 weeks postmenstrual age (BPD36). Data extraction and synthesis: Two reviewers independently conducted all stages of the review. Random-effects meta-analysis was used to calculate the pooled prevalence. Subgroup analyses included gestational age group, birth weight group, setting, study period, continent, and gross domestic product. Meta-regression was performed to identify the impact of significant variables on study effect. Main outcomes and measures: Prevalence of BPD defined as BPD28, BPD36, AnyBPD (BPD 28 or BPD 36), and by subgroups. Results: A total of 82 articles and 696,881 patients were included in this review. The pooled prevalence was 23% (95% CI, 17%-30%) for BPD28 (n=29 studies, 101,848 neonates), 21% (95% CI, 17%-24%) for BPD36 (n=56 studies, 584,448 neonates), and 19% (95% CI, 16%-22%) for any BPD (n=70 studies, 607,653 neonates). In subgroup meta-analyses, birth weight was the strongest driver of the pooled prevalence of BPD. Conclusions and relevance: This study provides a global estimation of BPD prevalence in very low birth weight/low gestation neonates

Assessing the Readiness and Training Needs of Non-urban Physicians in Public Health Emergency and Response

Emergency readiness has become a public health priority for United States communities after the 9/11 attacks. Communities that have a less developed public health infrastructure are challenged to organize preparedness and response efforts and to ensure that health care providers are capable of caring for victims of terrorist acts. A survey was used to assess nonurban physicians’ prior experience with and selfconfidence in treating, and preferred training needs for responding to chemical, biologic, radiologic, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) cases. Data were collected through a mailed and Web-based survey. Although the response rate was calculated at 30%, approximately one third of the surveys were not able to be delivered. Most respondents reported never having seen or treated CBRNE-inflicted cases and were not confident in their ability to diagnose or treat CBRNE cases, but many were willing to participate in a state-led response plan. Almost half of the individuals had not participated in any related training but expressed interest in receiving training in small group workshops or through CD-ROM. These results provide potential direction for strategic preparedness planning for non-urban health care providers.Texas Department of Healt

1-(4-Bromo­phen­yl)-2-ethyl­sulfinyl-2-(phenyl­selan­yl)ethanone monohydrate

In the title hydrate, C16H15BrO2SSe·H2O, the sulfinyl O atom lies on the opposite side of the mol­ecule to the Se and carbonyl O atoms. The benzene rings form a dihedral angle of 51.66 (17)° and are splayed with respect to each other. The observed conformation allows the water mol­ecules to bridge sulfinyl O atoms via O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds, generating a linear supra­molecular chain along the b axis; the chain is further stabilized by C—H⋯O contacts. The chains are held in place in the crystal structure by C⋯H⋯π and C—Br⋯π inter­actions

1-Methyl-3-phenyl­sulfonyl-2-piperidone

The piperidone ring in the title compound, C12H15NO3S, has a slightly distorted half-chair conformation with the methyl, carbonyl and phenyl­sulfonyl ring substituents occupying equatorial, equatorial and axial positions, respectively. Mol­ecules are connected into centrosymmetric dimers via C—H⋯O inter­actions and these associate into layers via C—H⋯O—S contacts. Further C—H⋯O inter­actions involving both the carbonyl and sulfonyl O atoms consolidate the crystal packing by providing connections between the layers

Total Synthesis of Paracaseolide A

The total synthesis of paracaseolide A, a valuable cell-cycle progression inhibitor, was accomplished in 8 steps from known compounds, with 6.6% overall yield. The synthetic strategy creates strong potential for diversification

Recent Applications of Acyclic (Diene)iron Complexes and (Dienyl)iron Cations in Organic Synthesis

Complexation of (tricarbonyl)iron to an acyclic diene serves to protect the ligand against oxidation, reduction, and cycloaddition reactions, whereas the steric bulk of this adjunct serves to direct the approaches of reagents to unsaturated groups attached to the diene onto the face opposite to iron. Furthermore, the Fe(CO)3 moiety can serve to stabilize carbocation centers adjacent to the diene (i.e. pentadienyl-iron cations). Recent applications of these reactivities to the synthesis of polyene-, cyclopropane-, cycloheptadiene-, and cyclohexenone-containing natural products or analogues are presented

Preparation & Certification of Industrial Arts Teachers

This study was prepared primarily to show the students of the industrial arts field and later teachers of industrial arts that the curriculum is providing them with both academic and technical opportunities. It will also give the layman an idea that time and effort has to be put forth in planning the curriculum