Lessons at 30,000 Feet

Transient simulations of the last 30000 years

Comparing transient, accelerated, and equilibrium simulations of the last 30 000 years with the GENIE-1 model D. J. Lunt, M. S. Williamson, P. J. Valdes, and T. M. Lenton Bristol Research Initiative for the Dynamic Global Environment (BRIDGE), School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol, U.K. School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, U.K. Tyndall Centre, U.K. Curre...

In-Flight Emergencies at 35,000 Feet

Medical emergencies that occur in co~~~merc i a l jet aircraft create unique and challenging situations. Providing medical c x e with limited resources, space, support personnel, and equipment creates a suboptimal environment for those physicians who voks~nteer to provide care. Furthermore, some pl~ysicians may "a reluctant to voltenleer to assist in such emergencies gsven the current litigious...

A 30000 year record of vegetation dynamics at a semi-arid locale in the Great Basin

Plant macrofossils extracted from fossil woodrat (Neotoma spp.) middens at a single locale in the northwestern Great Basin were used to examine vegetation dynamics during the last 30 000 yr. Although the modem assemblage of xeric species at the study site is a recent occurrence, a large proportion of the modem plant taxa near the study locale were also found 12 000 30 000 yr BP. The persistence...

Fatal decompression illness at an altitude of 22,000 feet.

Can Henna Prevent Ulceration in Diabetic Feet at High Risk?

Diabetic foot infections are one of the most dreadful and costly complications of diabetes. Efforts have recently focused on preventive measures. The balance of moisture in the neuropathic foot is critical and challenging. Whilst the interdigital areas should be kept dry to prevent maceration and subsequent softening and thinning of the skin other areas of the foot should be managed for optimal...