2/28/2024· Psychiatry
Paranoid Personality Traits In A Panic Disorder Population: A Pilot Study
By: Dr. James Reich
To better understand the relationship between panic disorder and paranoid personality, panic disorder patients (N = 28) who were referred to an anxiety disorder clinic in a community mental health center were evaluated for paranoid personality traits on a standardized personality self-report instrument.
3/20/2024· Engineering
Case Study: Building Façade And Interior Maintenance Access Program
By: Rauch Safety & Engineering
Buildings today offer unique architectural statements and designs with sophisticated and intricate envelopes creating a challenge for safely and efficiently accessing these structures for interior and exterior maintenance purposes. Choosing the right combination of access systems are critical in ensuring worker safety and asset preservation.
3/20/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
The Role Of Plastic Surgeon In Propane Burns And Explosions
In the aftermath of propane burns and explosions, the role of plastic surgeons becomes paramount in the journey toward recovery. Beyond the immediate response to injuries, these specialists play a crucial role in reconstructing lives physically and emotionally.
3/11/2024· Construction
Apportionment Of Indirect Costs To Significant Change Events
This article discusses the methods, concerns, and considerations for apportioning indirect costs in a dispute setting where the apportionment of indirect costs is necessary and when detailed actual indirect costs or indirect labor hour data assigned specifically to the underlying change that is being analyzed does not exist in the contemporaneous project records.
1/15/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
Enhancing Legal Strategies with Plastic Surgery Litigation Support
When we think of plastic surgery, images of cosmetic enhancements often come to mind. However, the world of plastic surgery extends beyond aesthetics, playing a significant role in the field of law. Enter "plastic surgery litigation support," a dynamic intersection where medical expertise meets legal strategy.
4/5/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
Avoiding An Aesthetic Malpractice Lawsuit
By: Dr. Jorge Perez
The practice of medicine has always been vulnerable to our litigious climate. In addition, current trends in healthcare with declining third-party reimbursements, have increased the number of physicians venturing into aesthetic medicine seeking better compensation for their services.
4/5/2024· Failure Analysis
Defending Assets: A Legal Perspective On Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion poses a significant threat to various industries, and its impact on assets cannot be underestimated. As an engineer, you might wonder how this topic can be of interest to an attorney. Well, attorneys play a crucial role in protecting their clients' interests, and corrosion prevention aligns seamlessly with legal strategies aimed at safeguarding assets. In this article, we will explore the legal implications of corrosion and the role attorneys can play in mitigating its risks.
4/11/2024· Medical - Medicine
Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Secondary Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland
Secondary neoplasms of the thyroid gland (SNTGs), representing either metastases or direct extension of tumors from adjacent anatomic structures, are uncommon. Their reported incidence varies substantially, however, ranging from 0.1% to 3% in clinical series. They have been reported as incidental findings in autopsy studies with a frequency of 4.4% to 24% in patients with a known primary cancer or...
4/24/2024· Toxicology
The "Forever" Chemical Perfluorooctanaote (PFOA)
This essay is about the “forever” chemical, per-fluoro-octano-ate, also known as PFOA, and similar chemicals. You have likely read about “forever” chemicals in the news or heard about these chemicals or saw the movie Dark Waters, where excess exposures to these chemicals were alleged to cause a number of
4/26/2024· Construction
By: Dick Bridy, PhD
The towering cranes and bustling activity on a commercial construction site can be a marvel of modern engineering. However, beneath the surface lurks a constant threat -the potential for accidents. When these accidents occur, the path to securing fair compensation can be fraught with complexities.
