Laser photon correlation spectroscopy and analytical ultracentrifugation were used to compare the equilibrium properties of disassembled, assembly-competent, brain microtubule protein from dogfish (Squalus acanthus) and beef. Analytical ultracentrifugation confirmed that assembly-competent bovine material at 4 degrees C, purified in the presence of glycerol through 2 cycles of assembly and disa...

The changing demographics in the country require new strategies for providing culturally competent care. The Northern California Region Member Patient Survey provides detailed information for the clinician when the data is segmented into subsets by age, gender, and race/ethnicity. Any gaps identified allow for the clinician to focus on key areas for improvement in an efficient manner respecting...

Today, we all have been taught that cultural competence is a valuable tool in providing patient-centered care. However, this concept was not considered a standard of oncology nursing practice when the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) began. It was not regarded as a critical component of patient safety, satisfaction, or quality care. In fact, in the 1970s, the importance of providing culturally co...