In 2005, the FCC expanded Lifeline: the primary telephone subsidy program, to include discounts for prepaid wireless service as well as for traditional landline service. This study provides insights into the effects of the subsidy, including its expansion, on household adoption of basic telephone service and conducts cost-benefit analysis using data taken from the National Health Interview Surv...

In the future, advances in the care of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) will not come from the analysis of trials that do not reflect current practice in an effort to rationalize extending the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)-related delay time. We must move beyond such arguments and find ways to shorten total ischemic time. With the launching of the Amer...

Abstract—Expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam is often used in below ground applications in geotechnical engineering. A most recent configuration system implemented in roadways to protect lifelines such as buried pipes, electrical cables and culvert systems could be consisted of two EPS geofoam blocks, “posts” placed on each side of the structure, an EPS block capping, “beam” put atop two posts, ...

Abstract—Expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam is often used in below ground applications in geotechnical engineering. A most recent configuration system implemented in roadways to protect lifelines such as buried pipes, electrical cables and culvert systems could be consisted of two EPS geofoam blocks, “posts” placed on each side of the structure, an EPS block capping, “beam” put atop two posts, ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are used extensively in cancer patients for the administration of therapy and phlebotomy. An important complication of CVCs is the development of catheter-related thrombosis (CRT), which becomes symptomatic in approximately 5% of the patients. Several factors, such as insertion location and position of the catheter tip, increase the risk of CRT. Prevention of CRT...

This document provides an assessment of the current state of advanced airborne and spaceborne remote sensing and ground-based technologies applicable to the analysis of seismic risk and vulnerability of buildings and lifeline systems. Continuous Global Positioning System (GPS) ground deformation monitoring and seismological networks provide critical measurements for understanding the earthquake...