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Glass Scaffolds Designed to Repair Bones Also Show Potential as Weight-Bearing Implants
By BiotechDaily International staff writers
Posted on 08 Aug 2013
Image: Researchers from Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed a type of glass implant that could one day be used to repair injured bones in the arms, legs and other areas of the body that are most subject to the stresses of weight (Photo courtesy of Missouri University of Science and Technology).
Researchers have developed a type of glass implant that could soon be used to heal damaged bones in the legs, arms, and other areas of the body that are most exposed to the weight-bearing stresses.
This is the first time researchers have shown a glass implant strong enough to bear weight can also integrate with bone and promote bone growth, according to lead researcher Dr. Mohamed N. Rahaman, professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T; Rolla, USA).
In earlier studies, the Missouri S&T researchers developed a glass implant strong enough to handle the weight and pressure of repetitive movement, such as walking or lifting. In their most recent study, published in the July 2013 issue, and available online in the journal
Acta Biomaterialia,
the researchers reported that in the form of a porous scaffolding, the glass implant, in addition, combines with bone and stimulates bone growth.
This fusion of strength and bone growth opens new possibilities for bone repair, according to Dr. Rahaman, who also directs Missouri S&T's Center for Biomedical Science and Engineering, where the research was conducted. "Right now, there is no synthetic material that is practical for structural bone repair," Dr. Rahaman said.
Traditional approaches to structural bone repair involve either the use of a porous metal, which does not reliably heal bone, or a bone allograft from a cadaver. Both approaches are costly and carry risks, according to Dr. Rahaman. He believes the type of glass implant developed in his center could provide a more feasible approach for repairing injured bones. The glass is bioactive, which means that it reacts when implanted in living tissue and convert to a bone-like material.
Dr. Rahaman and his coworkers, in their latest research, implanted bioactive glass scaffolds into sections of the calvarial bones (skullcaps) of laboratory rats, then examined how well the glass integrated with the surrounding bone and how quickly new bone grew into the scaffold. The scaffolds were created in Dr. Rahaman's laboratory through a process known as robocasting, a computer-controlled technique to make materials from ceramic slurries, layer by layer, to ensure uniform structure for the porous material.
The Missouri S&T researchers, in previous studies with porous scaffolds of the silicate glass, known as 13-93, were found to have the same strength characteristics as cortical bone. Cortical bones are those outer bones of the body that bear the most weight and undergo the most repetitive stress. They include the long bones of the arms and legs.
However, what Dr. Rahaman and his colleagues could not determine was how well the silicate 13-93 bioactive glass scaffolds would integrate with bone or how quickly bone would grow into the scaffolding. "You can have the strongest material in the world, but it also must encourage bone growth in a reasonable amount of time," stated Dr. Rahaman. He considers three to six months to be a reasonable time frame for completely regenerating an injured bone into one strong enough to bear weight.
In their study, the S&T researchers found that the bioactive glass scaffolds bonded quickly to bone and promoted a substantial amount of new bone growth within six weeks. Whereas the skullcap is not a load-bearing bone, it is principally a cortical bone. The aim of this research was to demonstrate how well this type of glass scaffolding, already shown to be strong, would interact with cortical bone.
Dr. Rahaman and his fellow researchers in the Center for Biomedical Science and Engineering are now studying true load-bearing bones. They are now evaluating the silicate 13-93 implants in the femurs (leg bones) of laboratory rats. In the future, Dr. Rahaman plans to experiment with modified glass scaffolds to see how well they enhance specific characteristics within bone. For instance, doping the glass with copper should promote the growth of blood vessels or capillaries within the new bone, while doping the glass with silver will give it antibacterial properties.
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Nov 14, 2012Smart As is a nice looking and fun brain training game... I keep up on my daily training every day and enjoy comparing my score to my PSN friends. It's also fun to send and receive 'near' challenges and check who what and where is smarter in the world. I've been playing it since it came out and i intend to go on playing it!
Jan 17, 2013This is a well polished brain training game that has some great fun games but also a few that aren't as good because you use Vita features unnessesarily. Too many of the games are you racing with touch controls instead of thinking of the answer. The times you need to 3 star games are tough and you will likely fail because you were wrestingly with a Vita gimmick instead of using your brain faster. It keeps you going by limiting the games you have access to by only unlocking one per day. Still playing it and having fun but I wish I could not have to play 4 or 5 games.… Expand
Nov 12, 2012One of the most boring gaming experiences that I had in a while. Dont take me wrong. The game is done nicely. Very nice visual, presentation, no bugs etc. But can it be called a game?You have a few minigames that are like homework from elementary school. Sort letter alphabetically, count few easy equations (4+2, 9-7 etc), fill the missing letter into words and some very easy minigames (shells minigame etc). The game does not determine how smart you are (if you are over 6 years old you will know the solution for each problem immediately). But how quickly you can enter them into Vita. I really did not have fun and can not recoment this. If you are looking for good logic teaser game like Professor Layoton, this is not the one.… Expand
Nov 17, 2012its a great game for real gamers not COD gamers nuff said ............................................................................................
Mar 3, 2014Basically a collection of mini-games designed to test your knowledge and how fast you can complete the mini-tests. The mini-games make great use of almost all of the Vita's features, and the focus on comparing your intellect against those of your friends, as well as strangers through the use of "near" challenges, make great use of the online capabilities. The best part is that this is a game that has the ability to please both hardcore and casual gamers. Whether you come back daily to complete the daily training and compete with other's scores, or just pick it up from time to time for some fun on the go, this game is a lot of fun.
I do not think that all of the mini-games necessarily test your intelligence as much as they do your reflexes, but overall this is one of those rare games that manages to teach you something while remaining fun. Overall I find this to be a well-rounded and very fun game. Not all of the mini-games are built with portability in mind, some require the use of AR cards, but overall this is a fun game to have with you on the go that makes great use of all of the Vita's unique features. This is one interactive learning experience that I recommend to any Vita owner looking for something different.… Expand
Apr 1, 2013This is a good game when you have a few extra minutes that you couldn't otherwise fit into most other games, plus it;s fun to get your brain working. John Cleese's voice over is entertaining as I much prefer him to Stephen Fry's work on Little Big Planet Vita.
Jun 7, 2014Very cool package of fun mini-games that will challenge your brain and keep it active on a daily basis. PS Vita is a great platform for this type of btw-title that you usually play just for couple of minutes every once in a while. Some forced Vita functions like the use of AR cards in some mini-games might be annoying and after spending good amount of hours with this most mini-games become quite repetitive, but city challenges will still give this some longevity and it has been a very nice change to play something different like this. 7/10… Expand
Feb 18, 2014This game will have you playing the same hand full of tedious mini games over and over again, not allowing you to progress further and unlock more games until a 24 hour period has passed. The host announcer character comes off as snarky and has a wide variety of back-handed complements intended to put you down. Overall this game provides a bad user experience and I would not recommend it to anyone.… Expand
Mar 19, 2014The game has been very effective in tuning up my brain. Its various exercises have helped my brain and never gotten me board, and wanting to climb the leader board. But there was two bugs that completly make your scores not acreate. One is path finder where if you drag to fast it says the path is wrong. Which hurts your time. Then in missing letter you are required to write every letter out. Every time i have to write a "D" it thinks its an "O" regardless if i write it capital or lower case. So i have to wait for timer to run out. Which ruins my daily score. They need to patch this game. I find it fruterating when fighting for the top of the scoreboard.… Expand
Jun 4, 2014Fun brain-training game package with online elements letting you compete amongst friends.
Unfortunately it seems the developers were asked to make use of as many of the PSVita features as possible (touchscreens, accelerometers, camera, etc) which detracts from the game at times. For example, often you're asked to enter letters or numbers, and instead of an on-screen keyboard, you have to write them out via a "blackboard" and the touchscreen, which is slow and error-prone. Frustrating when trying to beat a score/time.
This doesn't affect all of the games, but enough to put a dent in your enjoyment as often you're wrestling with the interface instead of the actual task.
There's 16 different games/puzzles in 4 categories, each with 4 difficulty levels (haven't unlocked them all yet) as well as online challenges to keep you occupied for a while, but not sure I'd pay full-price for it.… Expand
Sep 15, 2014Of course there are some flaws on this game as nothing is perfect but I think not only is a very original game as it can entertain a great number of people because it doesn't belong to a genre that could turn some people off, like FPS, horror, hack'n'slash, etc. The exercises help you improve on áreas you may struggle in real life and in a fun way. I really hope they release a Smart As 2 or other games within the same concept. More than a game it is a very creative way of having fun and practice to improve on areas you are constantly affecting your real life.… Expand
Jan 28, 2013It contains everything you'd expect of a middle-of-the-road puzzle game, and it's executed competently. But the creators of this game suffered from a paucity of ambition. There is a tsunami of innovation crashing through the worlds of online and interactive learning, Rocksmith being but one example. [January 2013, p74]
Jan 21, 2013Smart As is a fun way to train your brain, but also to stay connected with your friends – with some more guidance, more offline-features and some background information this game would be a must have.
Dec 4, 2012We would be surprised if you told us you've never heard of Brain Training on the Nintendo DS. Just like Brain Training, Smart As challenges the mind with clever puzzles and – judging by the title – puns. You could say it makes you more PUNctual. Muhahahahahahaha. [December 2012, p.92]


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Hillside Music's savvy instructors fill inquiring noggins with the know-how to channel rock, classical, pop, and folk styles while shredding on one of more than 12 different instruments, including piano, guitar, and violin. One-on-one lessons, offered for students ages 4 and up, eliminate tensions that may arise between multiple students who want to name their guitar Steve. Musical mavens tailor lessons to the appropriate pace and musical interests of each pupil, focusing on student-selected songs as opposed to the curriculum proposed in Beethoven's instructional DVDs.
Ever since The Alaska Club opened its first location in 1986, they've been striving to serve their members by adding amenities, classes, and opening new locations. Though each location?s offerings vary, they supplement their well-stocked fleets of cardio machines and strength equipment with cycling studios, climbing walls, basketball courts, swimming pools, and play centers for the kids. The club also offers spa services including hydromassage beds, tanning, and saunas.
Group fitness classes include yoga, step aerobics, and Pilates, and personal trainers stand at the ready to help clients focus on fitness goals. The clubs also offer swim lessons and summer camps for kids, setting in stone their commitment to making The Alaska Club a place for the whole family, not the half-formed family, which needs at least seven more years to gestate in the laboratory incubator.
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This is a wonderful beach house on beautiful Brigantine Beach Island. The recently renovated home is situated in the beach block close to large dunes and a spacious beach. The beach is lifeguard protected and includes volleyball nets, surf school and summer excercise programs. Atlantic City casinos are five minutes away from this quiet, relaxed island that includes an 18-hole golf course, a large wildlife area, and surf fishing.
Visitors can enjoy a quiet meal on the island, dine at one of the famous chef casino restaurants, or catch a show. For golfers, in addition to the island course, four high end daily fee golf courses grace the area.
The house contains three bedrooms, three full baths and three decks. Each bedroom has its own full bath. This home features free wireless internet access and a 46 inch high definition TV in the living room.
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House Layout: This is a three story townhouse. The first floor has an open floor plan which includes the living room, dining area, kitchen and powder room. The kichen includes everything needed to prepare your own meals. There is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. The second floor includes two bedrooms each with its own full bath. The washer and dryer are also located on the second floor. The master bedroom and bath are on the third floor.
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West 49, a key Canadian action sports retailer, reported a 7.7 percent increase in same-store sales in its name sake West 49 stores in the first quarter ended May 2.
The company also narrowed its loss to $2.6 million vs. $4.2 million during the same period next year.
West 49 operates 133 stores in Canada.
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West 49 Inc. reports stronger first quarter results
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BURLINGTON, ON, June 11 /CNW/ - West 49 Inc. Canada's leading action sport retailer, today reported its financial results for its first quarter ended May 2, 2009. All figures are reported in Canadian dollars.
First quarter highlights:
- Net sales increased 4.9% to $40.8 million;
- Gross margin increased 580 basis points as a rate to net sales;
- Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses decreased 20
basis points as a rate to net sales;
- Net loss narrowed to $2.6 million, from $4.2 million for the first quarter of last year;
- Opened one new West 49 store and closed an Off The Wall and a Duke's
Northshore store.
"In spite of the challenging economy, we improved our margins while growing both our net sales and comparable store sales in the first quarter," said Sam Baio, Chief Executive Officer of West 49 Inc. "The strategies we have been executing over the past several quarters are beginning to pay off during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Our stronger comparable store sales and top line growth are a testament to the exceptional brands we offer and our competitive pricing. Our improved focus on inventory and merchandising, and partnering with our vendors yielded higher margins. In addition, we benefited from the continued improvement in our expense management."
Financial Results
Net sales for the quarter increased 4.9% to $40.8 million. Comparable store sales increased 2.9% on a consolidated basis and 7.7% for the core West 49 banner. For reference purposes, last year the Company reported comparable store sales declines of 8.1% on a consolidated basis and 7.4% for the West 49 banner in the first quarter.
Gross margin increased $2.6 million to $7.4 million. As a rate to net sales, gross margin increased 580 basis points to 18.1% from 12.3% a year earlier. The higher gross margin rate was the result of improved product
The Company's continued focus on managing its expenses, especially its variable store operating costs, contributed a 20 basis point reduction in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses as a rate to net sales.
The Company's SG&A rate decreased to 23.5% of net sales from 23.7% of net sales in the first quarter of last year.
EBITDA(1) loss narrowed to $2.2 million from $4.3 million a year ago, primarily due to the higher net sales and improvement in gross margin rate achieved. The Company had a net loss for the quarter of $2.6 million, which was an improvement from a year ago when the Company had a net loss of $4.2 million.
Store Real Estate Activity
During the quarter, the Company opened a West 49 store in the Milton Centre in Milton, Ontario and closed an Off The Wall store and a Duke's Northshore store. The Company closed its Off The Wall store in the Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby, BC due to under-performance when its lease expired.
The Duke's Northshore location in the Park Royal Shopping Centre in West Vancouver, BC was closed as the Company continues to exit from this test concept. In addition, the Company relocated and expanded an Amnesia store in the Les Promenades de L'Outaouais mall in Gatineau, Quebec during the quarter.
At the end of the quarter, the Company was operating 133 stores, compared to 134 stores a year earlier.
Banking Arrangements
As previously disclosed and anticipated by management, at the end of the first quarter the Company was in breach of one of its banking covenants. The Company has since received a waiver from its bank and continues to work closely with the bank towards completing its annual renewal process during the second quarter.
"Regardless of the current economic environment, our business continues to show strong growth potential, especially our core West 49 banner," said Mr. Baio. "We believe that our competitive retailing strategies and prudent management of operations better position us for this challenging economic climate. We will strategically open new stores, continue our efforts to maximize returns from our existing stores, and will continue to review our portfolio for any under-performing stores that should be targeted for closure. These efforts, along with our continuous focus on our customers and our products, ensure that we will be the retail destination of choice for the Canadian tween and teen action sports lifestyle."