Silicone

The risk of infection is higher with longer time catheterization and it is safe to remove it early after surgery. Latex and silicone catheters have the same infection rates, but Foley catheters cause more symptomatic bacteriuria and UTI than intermittent catheterizations. Changing the drainage bags and adding antiseptic solution to bags cannot prevent UTI in patients (5). There…

Introduction A diaphragm is a soft, latex or silicone dome-shaped barrier that is placed in the vagina with sperm-killing (spermicidal) jelly before sexual intercourse. It covers the cervix, kills sperm, and blocks the passage of sperm into the cervix. This method does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A diaphragm must be fitted by a health care provider during a pelvic exam. A health care provider will measure your vagina prior to prescribing a diaphragm. You will also…

Concept Paper Skin tears are traumatic wounds, which usually occur on the extremities of the elderly. Not to mention the amount of deaths that occur when skin breakdown doesn’t get treated. The article, “Preventing in –facility Pressure Ulcers, “ states that, “60,000 U.S. patients will die from complications related to hospital-acquired Pus”. (Sullivan, 2013). Wounds are classified as a break or tear in the normal skin integrity and tissues that causes pain and further illnesses. They can…

Hiking Hydration Packs Keeping yourself hydrated is a must while hiking, but toting around disposable water bottles in your backpack and trying to drink from them while walking can be a real juggling act. That’s why more and more hikers are strapping on hydration packs before trekking the backcountry. A top-quality hydration pack make carrying up to 3 liters of water on your surprisingly easy, and you can take sips from the shoulder-high tubing system as often as like without breaking your…

Experimental Section - Chemicals Pyrrole, substituted benzaldehydes (p-anisaldehyde, p-nitrobenzaldehyde, 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde and benzaldehyde), triethylamine (TEA), p-terphenyl (TP) and ferrocene (Fc) were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich. Tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) was purchased from Frontier Scientific. Acetonitrile (MeCN), dichloromethane (DCM), 1,4-dioxane, and other organic solvents used were spectroscopic grade. These solvents were distilled from appropriate drying agents under argon…

Temperature is the measure of hotness expressed in terms of various arbitrary scales such as Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin. The Fahrenheit scale sets 32° as the freezing temperature for water and it assigns 212° the boiling point for water (What is Temperature, 2015) At the temperature of Absolute Zero there is no motion and no heat. Absolute Zero will occur when every atomic and molecular movement ceases and is at the lowest temperature possible. Absolute Zero on the scale is 0 degrees…

Vitrectomy A vitrectomy is a procedure to remove vitreous from your eye and replace it with a saltwater solution (saline). Vitreous is a sticky, gel-like substance that fills most of the inside of the eyeball. The vitreous is clear and needs to stay clear for you to see properly. This procedure is done to stabilize or improve your vision. You may need this procedure if: • Your vitreous is cloudy. • Your vitreous is pulling on the structures it touches and risks tearing them. • You…

What comes to your mind when you hear the word cosmetics? It certainly isn’t in your everyday discussion, but still; does makeup come to mind? Or hair and skin care? Maybe nothing comes to mind at all. However, cosmetics are everywhere! Cosmetics include products we socialize in our everyday routines allowing us to maintain our hygiene and keep our skin and hair properly moisturized for a picture perfect appearance. But why not get deeper? Who are the masterminds behind these divine creations?…

Blue Lives Matter-NYC Held its First Gala Honoring Fallen NYPD Members A local non-profit that transpired into a national campaign to help Law Enforcement Officers and their families during their time of need, held its first annual gala to honor the memory of recent fallen NYPD members. The event, held in Staten Island, brought together over 500 NYPD members, including families of fallen NYPD officers, Russell Timoshenko, WenJian Liu, Rafael Ramos, and recently killed Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo.…

operation in South Korea. The first cosmetic surgery clinic in Korea was opened in 1961. Since then, surgery for beautification purposes becomes a mainstream culture. (Stone, 1) Nowadays, many forms of cosmetic surgery procedures, from liposuction to silicone cheek implants, are available in Korea. The most common cosmetic surgeries are nose and eyelid surgery, in which case they are traditionally viewed as the operations with minimal sides effects. These surgeries are common to patients as…