J Cataract Refract Surg 2009; 35:1437-1444 (C) 2009 ASCRS and ESCRS”
“Background: In July and September 2006, 3.4 million long-lasting

insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs) were distributed free in a campaign targeting children 0-59 months old (CU5s) in the 46 districts with malaria in Kenya. A survey was conducted one month after the distribution to evaluate who received campaign LLINs, who owned insecticide-treated bed nets and other bed nets received through other channels, and how these nets were being used. The feasibility of a distribution strategy aimed at a high-risk target group to meet bed net ownership and usage targets is evaluated.

Methods: A stratified, two-stage cluster survey sampled districts and enumeration areas with probability proportional to size. Handheld computers (PDAs) with attached global positioning GS-9973 ic50 systems (GPS) were find protocol used to develop the sampling frame, guide interviewers back to chosen households, and collect survey data.

Results: In targeted areas, 67.5% (95% CI: 64.6, 70.3%) of all households with CU5s received campaign LLINs. Including previously owned nets, 74.4% (95% CI: 71.8, 77.0%) of all households with CU5s had an ITN. Over half of CU5s (51.7%, 95% CI: 48.8, 54.7%) slept under an

ITN during the previous evening. Nearly forty percent (39.1%) of all households received a campaign net, elevating overall household ownership of ITNs to 50.7% (95% CI: 48.4, 52.9%).

Conclusions: The campaign was successful in reaching the

target population, families with CU5s, the risk group most vulnerable to malaria. Targeted distribution strategies will help Kenya approach indicator targets, but will need to be combined with other strategies Vadimezan mw to achieve desired population coverage levels.”
“In this work, we introduce the Seebeck effect in Ohm’s law and Thomson heating effect in generalized Fourier’s law, to the equations of the linear theory of electro-magneto-thermoviscoelasticity, allowing the second sound effects. A normal mode analysis is used. The resulting formulation is applied to a problem of a rotating thick plate subject to heat on parts of the upper and lower surfaces of the plate that varies exponentially with time. The exact formulas of temperature, displacement, stresses, electric field, magnetic field, and current density are obtained. The considered variables are presented graphically and discussions are made. Seebeck and Peltier effects on thermoelectric viscoelastic material are studied. (C) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 117: 1934-1944, 2010″
“PURPOSE: To describe complications arising from sulcus placement of single-piece acrylic (SPA) intraocular lenses (IOLs), evaluate IOL options for eyes that lack adequate capsule support, and examine the appropriateness of various IOL designs for sulcus placement.