in this approach, the left ventricular assist pump for patients with left ventricular failure isused. the failure of the left ventricle is the most common heart disease during these days. inthis article, a state feedback controller method is used to optimize the efficiency of a samplingpump current. particle swarm algorithm, which is a set of rules to update the position andvelocity, is applied...

The January issue of the Social Security Bulletin carried a full description of the statistical program established to record and maintain data on the utilization and charges for m‘edical care services covered under the health insurarxe program for the aged. The statistical system ‘is based on the receipt by the Social Security Administration of bills presented fo nnd paid by fiscal intermediar...

THE STATISTICAL system of the Social Security Administration records the use of and the charges for covered hospital nnd medical services under health insurance for the aged (Medicare). The system’s operation depends on the receipt of hospital and medical bills sent to and paid by intermediaries and carriers throughout, the coulltry. Substantial delays in the statistical reporting of current in...

Based on the Normative Hypothesis, theorists have believed that differences in sexuality among black and white males would affect each group differently due to the disparate cultural norms. The current study evaluates the relationship between adolescent sexual attitudes and timing of first sexual intercourse as factors affecting problem behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and sense of security among ...

The current leadership literature is based on studies mostly carried out in the West. This study attempts to examine the relationship between leadership styles and employee and organizational outcomes in a Nepali telecommunication company. It proposes and tests a model suggesting direct relationship between leadership styles and employees' satisfaction with the leader, leader effectiveness, and...

Objective: The objective of this review was to assess published literature relating to health literacy and older adults. Method: The current review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses. Results: Eight articles met inclusion criteria. All studies were conducted in urban settings in the United States. Study sample size ranged from 33 to...