Trochlear dysplasia: A common & confusing knee condition
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · Trochlear dysplasia (TD) is an abnormality of the knees trochlear groove. There is an invisible transition between what is normal and what is pathologic. The knees trochlear groove is the guide channel, into which the patella engages and glides. TD is characterised by a loss of the normal concave anatomy: the depth of …
Insider threats: What they are and how to prevent them
WEBJul 24, 2023 · Altogether preventing Insider Threats is not entirely possible. However, organisations can ensure policies and procedures are in place to minimise the risk posed by insider threats. This often requires a multi-faceted approach that combines technological solutions, robust policies, and an organisational culture focused on security.
Alternatives to animal testing: science, ethics and the law
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Alternatives to animal testing focus on human biology and use advanced cell-based and computational technologies to investigate diseases and potential treatments. These new methods, therefore, have the potential to deliver safer and more effective medicines more quickly and at less cost. Redirecting continued …
The plastic timeline: How did we get here? - Open Access …
WEBJan 28, 2021 · Neil Armstrong plants a nylon flag on the moon in 1969 as plastic starts to become a go-to material in the 1970s. In 1977, the plastic bag was introduced to the grocery industry as an alternative to the paper bag—something we’re trying to revert back to 40-plus years later. Production takes a noticeable dip as laws start to be introduced.
Nuclear power: The safer and cheaper alternative to fossil fuels
WEBJan 22, 2021 · Instead, making energy usage more sustainable is an alternative, realistic strategy. Nuclear power is much more sustainable than fossil fuels, and much more reliable than renewable energy sources such as wind or solar. Therefore, the waste products produced by nuclear energy may well be a price worth paying for a …
Why is it important to study history? - Open Access Government
WEBNov 2, 2022 · The critical study of history is essential to our understanding of our collective human experience, both in the context of our own community and in the broader context that encompasses other communities more remote from our own. Historical knowledge of cultures around the globe can help us to understand the traditions and values of …
What is Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)? - Open Access Government
WEBSep 23, 2021 · Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a major contributor to overall soil health, agriculture, climate change, and food solutions. It is a natural energy storage, derived from soil organic matter and considered a highly valued earth’s biopolymer. SOC improves soil biological, chemical, and physical properties, water-holding capacity, and structural ...
CDM2015: Construction (Design and Management Regulations) …
WEBOn 29th January 2015, CDM2015 gained parliamentary approval, and will therefore come into force on 6th April 2015. As the final version of the regulations have only just been published and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) only issued the draft Guidances for CDM2015 on 9th January 2015; the question must be asked of all construction ...
Public sector trend predictions 2024: Addressing challenges and ...
WEBNovember 30, 2023. In an ever-shifting landscape of public governance and services, the year 2024 promises to bring about notable transformations and challenges for the public sector. As we explore the public sector trends across different facets of the public sector, the common thread is the call for adaptability and innovation.
A history of medicolegal death investigation and forensic pathology
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Victor W. Weedn, MD, JD, Former Chief Medical Examiner at the Maryland Department of Health offers fascinating insights into the history of medicolegal death investigation and origins of forensic pathology. Forensic medicine has ancient roots. In the earliest civilisations, rulers were often regarded as divinities and pronounced judgments in cases of suspicious deaths.