National Technical Reports Library: 44 - Health Carehttp://www.ntis.gov/rss/RSSNTISCategoryList.aspxNational Technical Reports Libraryen(c) 2008, National Technical Information Service. All rights reserved.5RSS Feedhttp://www.ntis.gov/images/logoRSS.jpghttp://www.ntis.govAcute Inhalation Toxicity Evaluation of a Petroleum-Derived Hydrocarbon (Compound API No. 83-06) in Rats, Final Report with Cover Letter dated 10/30/1984.A petroleum-derived hydrocarbon mixture, API No. 83-06, was evaluated for its acute inhalation toxicity. Five young adult rats of each sex were exposed to a target vapor concentration of 5.0 milligrams/liter (mg/L) for 4 hours. Vapors were generated ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS0000359Analysis and Testing of a Tapered End Connection for Laser Welded Steel Sandwich Panels.14. ABSTRACT This report summarize the analysis and cyclic testing of a laser welded steel sandwich panel end connection. Also included are monotonic tests of stake welded lap shear coupons with welds oriented both longitudinally and transverse. Stee ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA506077Boeing Michigan Aeronautical Research Center (BOMARC) Missile Shelters and Bunkers Scoping Survey Report.The Weapons Safety Division, Headquarters, Air Force Safety Center (HQAFSC/SEW) and Radiation Health Branch, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM/OEHH) performed radiological scoping surveys on Boeing Michigan Aeronautical Research Center (BOMA ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA506016Call to Action. Advancing Essential Services and Research on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. A Report of the National Task Force on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect.The document highlights ten recommendations to improve and expand efforts regarding early identification, diagnostic services, and quality research on interventions for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders(FASD)s and their families. Addi ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101021Central Nervous System Injury Surveillance Data Submission Standards: 2002.Contents: Introduction; Background; Overview Diagram; Sources of Data; Case Definition and Case Inclusion; Variable Specifications Chart; Variable Dictionary; Evaluation and Quality Assurance; Data Submission Guidance and Forms; References and State ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101026Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Annual Report for FY 2008.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) established a national Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC or the Program), under the joint direction of the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Department o ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010102059Doubly Curved Composite Sandwich Panels for Hybrid Composite/Metal Ship Structures.Doubly curved composite sandwich panels loaded by evenly distributed pressure were designed, analyzed, manufactured and tested. Quick and cost effective methods for making molds for vacuum infused doubly curved composites were studied and implemented ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA506070Early Stage Treatment of Compartment Syndrome Using Polymer Sol-Gel Composite Growth Factor Delivery Wound Dressings.Compartment syndrome (CS) as a result of blast or traumatic injury is a devastating problem in the battlefield. The ultimate goal of this study is to develop an integrated toolkit of novel, biodegradable wound dressing composites for early stage trea ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA505821Epidemic Intelligence Service Opportunities at NIOSH.The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH) is the Public Health Service organization within the CDC that has primary responsibility for conducting epidemiologic and clinical investigations of occupational diseases and injuries. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101025Estimation of Population Size with Molecular Genetic Data.Population size is a central parameter in ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation. Until the advent of molecular genetic methods, population size was measured through observation and/or capture of individuals. Now, molecular data are frequentl ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101395FDA Patient Safety News: November 2009.This program features information on new medical devices, FDA safety notifications and product recalls, and ways to protect patients when using medical devices. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=AVA21545DVD1Guidance for Establishing Crisis Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations. A Letter Report.On behalf of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Committee on Guidance for Establishing Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations, we are pleased to report our conclusions and recommendations. At the request of the Office of the Assistant Secretar ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101921Guidance for Establishing Crisis Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations: A Letter Report.This guidance is intended to assist federal policy makers and state and local officials in the development of more extensive and nationally/regionally consistent crisis standards of care policies and protocols that are applicable to all disaster situ ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101486Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) 2010 (Alpha-Numeric) (Raw Data File) (on CD-ROM).This product does NOT contain the American Medical Association (AMA)'s CPT-4 codes. This list of the Alpha-Numeric HCPCS contains the 5-character alpha-numeric procedure code, modifier codes, and descriptions (long and short) of procedures and modifi ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010500001Healthcare Inspection: Evaluation of Suicide Prevention Program Implementation in Veterans Health Administration Facilities, January-June, 2009.The VA Office of Inspector General, Office of Healthcare Inspections (OHI) completed an evaluation of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities implementation of suicide prevention programs in compliance with VHA requirements. VHA mental health ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101800Initial National Priorities For Comparative Effectiveness Research. Committee on Comapartive effectiveness Research Priorization. Board on Health Care Services.Today, when a patient and physician, perhaps with other clinicians and family caregivers, are discussing the best course of treatment for the patient's medical condition, they often do not have the scientific evidence they need to make a determinatio ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101119Initial Submission: In Vivo of Unscheduled DNA Synthesis in Rat Urinary Bladder Epithelial Cells Following Subacute O-Toluidine with Cover Letter dated 11/19/1993.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS0556015Initial Submission: Notice of Findings in Study of 32596 RP and 32597 RP Acute Toxicity and Local Cutaneous Tolerance by Letter from Rhone-Poulenc Inc. to USEPA dated 10/29/1992.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS0555942Initial Submission: Toxicological Investigation of: ACL-59N with Cover Letter dated 08/13/1992.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS0545967Letter from BASF Corp. to USEPA re: Correction to BASF Corp. TSCA Section 8(D) Submission dated 09/20/1996 for Luwax AH 3 Powder (Does Not Contain Propanol), dated 10/14/1996.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05588021Letter from Dow Chemical Co. to USEPA Announcing Initiation of Study-Baseline Risk Assessment for Dow Chemical Company's Freeport, TX. Facilities, Block B-49, with Attachments dated 03/24/1997.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05589451Letter from International Isocyanate Inst., Inc. to USEPA Correcting Title of Previous Submission 'Dermal Toxicokinetics of 4,4'-MDI in Rats.', dated 05/28/1997.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05589431Letter from International Isocyanate, Inc. to USEPA re: Extension of III-Sponsored Chronic Inhalation Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Study on Polymeric MDI, dated 05/28/1997.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05589031Letter from Methacrylate Producers Assoc. to USEPA re: Correction of CAS Number and Reporting on Study in Progress for N-Butyl Methacrylate with Attachments dated 04/12/1995.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05576801Medical Response and Care Overview.MEDCOM Mission and Areas of Emphasis. Our Vision: America's Premier Medical Team Saving Lives and Fostering Health and Resilient People. Army Medicine...Army Strong. Mission: Promote, Sustain and Enhance Soldier Health * Train, Develop and Equip a Me ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA506075Preparing for the Flu (Including 2009 H1N1 Flu). A Communications Toolkit for the Federal Workforce.The purpose of Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for the Federal Workforce is to provide information and communication resources to help federal agencies and employees implement recommendations from CDC in planning and responding to the ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101950Structural Analyses & Experimental Activities Supporting the Design of a Lightweight Rigid-Wall Mobile Shelter.Lightweight rigid-wall shelters used in mobile military operations are constructed of sandwich panels comprised of thin face sheets and thick, ultra light core materials to minimize weight and maximize structural integrity. However, such lightweight ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA505793Support: Combined Four Week Repeated Dose Oral Tox, Reproduction and Neurotoxicity Screen in Rats with SP-2173, Final Report with Cover Letter dated 10/04/2000.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05579331Support: Human Repeated Insult Patch Test with 4% OLOA 246S in Finished Oil, Final Report with Cover Letter dated 10/04/2000.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05561511Support: Letter from (Confidential) Reporting Results of Human Repeated Insult Patch test with (Confidential), a Proprietary Lubricant Additive, with Attachments and dated 11/11/1999 (Sanitized).No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05578573Support: Letter from (Confidential) to USEPA re: Possible Dermal Sensitization to Workers and a Repeated Insult Patch Test with (Confidential) with Attachments, dated 06/15/1999 (Sanitized).No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05578572Support: Letter from (Confidential) to USEPA re: Preliminary Results of a Two-Year Feeding Study in Rats with a Substituted Triazole, dated 06/24/1999 (Sanitized).No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05586565Support: Letter from (Confidential) to USEPA regarding Acute Neurotoxicity Signs of Phosphorodithioic Acid, Alkylester, Zinc Salt (), dated 04/21/1992 (Sanitized).No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05463161Support: Letter from (Confidential) to USEPA Reporting Preliminary Results of 18-Month Feeding Study in Mice with (Confidential), dated 05/08/1999 (Sanitized).No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05586564Support: Letter from Novartis Crop Protection Inc. to USEPA Reporting From a Final Report of 28-Day Exploratory Oral Toxicity Study in Male Rats of (Confidential), dated 10/08/1998 (Sanitized).No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05584304Support: Letter from Novartis Crop Protection, Inc. to USEPA re: Results from Draft Reports of Carcinogenicity and Chronic Toxicity Studies of CGA-276854, dated 10/05/1998 (Sanitized).No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05562155Support: Letter from Union Carbide Corp. to USEPA reporting Results of MMP Skin Sensitization Study in the Guinea Pig with Methylmercaptopropionaldehyde, dated 03/25/1999.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05562761Support: Sub-Chronic (13-Week) Inhalation Toxicity Study with (Confidential) in Rats, with Cover Letter dated 07/07/1999 (Sanitized).No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05563052Support: TSCA Health and Safety Study Cover Sheet on: Developmental Toxicity Study in Rabbits after Oral Administration of HWH 4991, dated 08/16/1999.No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=OTS05586521T2 Laboratories, Inc., Runaway Reaction (Four Killed, 32 Injured), Investigation Report.At 1:33 pm on December 19, 2007, a powerful explosion and subsequent chemical fire killed four employees and destroyed T2 Laboratories, Inc. (T2), a chemical manufacturer in Jacksonville, Florida. It injured 32, including four employees and 28 member ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101603U.S. Army Deployment Injury Surveillance Summary, CY 2007 1 January 2007 - 31 December 2007.The U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) maintains an injury surveillance system for deployed Soldiers. U.S. Transportation Command's Regulating and Command & Control Evacuation System (TRAC2ES) data for Soldiers m ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA505957Uganda Malaria Communities Partnership FY 2008 Annual Report (Sep 30, 2007-Sep 27, 2010).Development of a model curriculum and training protocol for the implementation of community-based malaria programs by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) was a significant output of the UMCP project in Year One. This process included the following ste ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101527Vital Statistics. Summary of A Workshop.Literally the figures of life and death, vital statistics hold an undeniable position of importance among a nation's data resources. In their basic content, the measurement of births and deaths is one of the longest-standing data collection prioritie ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2010101120