•Describe the components of a computer workstation evaluation.•Identify problems related to computer workstations and client interface that may contribute to the client's MSK pain and ...symptoms.•Provide well-reasoned suggestions to the client to improve safety, posture, and comfort at the computer workstation.•Discuss a method of completing the workstation analysis using virtual technology.
Literature Review
Computer use in the workplace has increased substantially since the start of the information age in the mid-1980s through 2020. Desktops, laptops, and tablets are essential tools for communication and project management. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers have transitioned to work from home (WFH) to sustain public health emergency guidelines, and it is anticipated that many WFH jobs will be maintained post-pandemic. The transition to WFH occurred rapidly without time to establish ideal workstations. Ergonomic assessments that were typically performed in person needed to be performed using virtual technology.
The purpose of this review is (1) to describe the components of a computer workstation evaluation; (2) to offer suggestions for identifying computer workstation problems that may be contributing to the client's musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and symptoms; (3) to provide suggestions that may improve the safety and comfort at the computer workstation, and (4) to suggest a method of completing the workstation analysis virtually, without onsite in-person evaluation.
There is a paucity of peer-reviewed literature regarding computer workstation evaluations to be performed in person, let alone using a virtual method. The components of computer workstation evaluations have been recommended by regulatory agencies that survey injuries in the workplace. Prior to 2020, these evaluations were done in person at the office workstation. Modifications in data collection were needed to transition the analysis to a reliable virtual format. The remote method described provides a consistent approach that engages the client in the process.
Land use and related pressures have reduced local terrestrial biodiversity, but it is unclear how the magnitude of change relates to the recently proposed planetary boundary ("safe limit"). We ...estimate that land use and related pressures have already reduced local biodiversity intactness–the average proportion of natural biodiversity remaining in local ecosystems–beyond its recently proposed planetary boundary across 58.1% of the world's land surface, where 71.4% of the human population live. Biodiversity intactness within most biomes (especially grassland biomes), most biodiversity hotspots, and even some wilderness areas is inferred to be beyond the boundary. Such widespread transgression of safe limits suggests that biodiversity loss, if unchecked, will undermine efforts toward long-term sustainable development.
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC FINDINGS IN 24 DOGS WITH LIPOSARCOMA Fuerst, Jason A.; Reichle, Jean K.; Szabo, David ...
Veterinary radiology & ultrasound,
January/February 2017, 2017-Jan, 2017-01-00, 20170101, Letnik:
58, Številka:
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Recenzirano
Computed tomography (CT) continues to become more widely available for assessment of tumors in dogs, yet there are no studies describing the CT appearance of canine liposarcomas. In this ...retrospective, multicenter study, CT images of dogs with histologically confirmed liposarcomas were reviewed for size, location, attenuation, contrast enhancement, border definition, internal homogeneity, local infiltration, and mineralization. A total of 24 dogs with 26 liposarcomas were sampled. Mean attenuation was +15.2 (SD = 22.3) Hounsfield units (HU) with a range of –36 to +47.5 HU based on representative regions of interest. Twenty tumors (77%) contained focal areas of fat attenuation. All masses enhanced with contrast medium administration, which is distinct from what has been reported previously in infiltrative lipomas. Other CT features associated with canine liposarcomas included heterogeneous internal attenuation (81%) and lack of a clearly defined capsule (38%) suggesting infiltration of local structures. Six tumors (23%) had foci of mineralization. Findings from the current study indicated that liposarcoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis for mixed‐attenuation, contrast‐enhancing masses in dogs that contain at least one focus of fat attenuation on precontrast images; however, presence of foci of fat attenuation was not a necessary finding for the diagnosis of canine liposarcoma.
A 7-year-old male castrated domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was presented with a several day history of anorexia and adypsia. The rabbit was initially diagnosed with severe dental disease and ...ileus, but when the patient failed to improve and had decreased urinary output, a more thorough workup, including abdominal ultrasonography, was performed. A colocolic intussusception was discovered. Euthanasia was performed, and a necropsy examination confirmed the imaging findings. Histopathology of the affected portions of colon revealed coagulative necrosis, inflammation, and hemorrhage. An underlying cause was not identified.
What Is Your Diagnosis? Emerson, Susan E.; Callan, Robert J.; Barrell, Emily A. ...
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association,
06/2017, Letnik:
250, Številka:
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Journal Article
What Is Your Diagnosis? Emerson, Susan E; Callan, Robert J; Barrell, Emily A ...
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association,
06/2017, Letnik:
250, Številka:
12
Journal Article
What Is Your Diagnosis? Emerson, Susan E; Callan, Robert J; Barrell, Emily A ...
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association,
06/2017, Letnik:
250, Številka:
12
Journal Article
The purpose of this project is to create a program, identify funding sources and write a grant to help children overcome a constellation of unmet needs enabling them to grow into healthy and ...productive adults. This program will also support the fathers of these children to be a consistent, positive influence and effectively and lovingly parent. An extensive literature review was completed to identify the deficits within these children's lives and solutions to ameliorate their occurrence. A search for potential funding was conducted and produced the Ralph M. Parsons and the Weingart Foundation as the best funding sources for this project. The actual submission and/or funding of this grant was not a requirement for the successful completion of this grant project. The grant was written to support children through reconnection with their incarcerated father.
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