Medical rivals consider joint operations

Factors to consider in joint prosthesis systems.

In joint reconstruction, the techniques and materials that provide the best outcomes for patients have been debated. The main points of controversy relate to the use of hemiarthroplasties versus total joint prostheses with metal-on-metal versus metal-on-polyethylene articulations. This article investigates these areas as well as the applicability of the techniques and materials and the complica...

Radiological Considerations in Medical Operations

Cooperation with Rivals

The common characteristic of R&D joint ventures between oligopolistic competitors, arms reduction talks, and study groups in law school is cooperation with rivals. Players benefit from cooperation, but any gain by their partner weakens their own position when competing for profits, security, or a high class ranking. I construct a model in which players have different resource endowments and can...

Medical support of airborne operations.

Headquarters 23 Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC, Rhine Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire GUll 2AX • Introduction In 1984 the Government announced the enhancement of 5 Airborne Brigade (5 AB Bde) for operations outside the NATO area (Out of Area or OOA operations)!. These enhancements included the .. addition of a medical unit (a field ambulance formed from the expansion of the existing Parachute Cl...

Medical Support In Chemical Operations

General Medical operations in a CW environment will be complex. In addition to providing care in protected environments or while dressed in protective clothing, medical personnel will have to treat chemically injured and contaminated casualties, sometimes in large numbers. A mass-casualty situation occurs whenever the numbers or type of casualty exceeds the capabilities of the unit to treat and...