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Evidence supports the belief that improved hand hygiene can reduce health care associated infection rates. Failure to perform recommended hand hygiene is considered one of the leading causes of health care associated infections. Unfortunately, frequent and repeated use of hand hygiene products, particularly soaps and other detergents, are a primary cause of chronic irritant contact dermatitis among healthcare workers.1 Discomfort due to irritation can interfere with adherence to recommended hand hygiene practices. Consequently, it is important to have different types of hand hygiene products and gloves available in the dental office.
History of Hand Hygiene
Hand washing was not always considered important. According to the 2002 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings, the concept of cleansing hands with an antiseptic agent probably emerged in the early 19th century. As early as 1822, the French pharmacist, Labarraque, demonstrated that solutions containing chlorides of lime or soda could eradicate the foul odors associated with human corpses and that such solutions could be used as disinfectants and antiseptics. In a paper published in 1825, Labarraque stated that physicians and other persons attending patients with contagious diseases would benefit from moistening their hands with a liquid chloride solution.1
In 1846, Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian physician, observed that women whose babies were delivered by students and physicians in the First Clinic at the General Hospital of Vienna consistently had a higher mortality rate than those whose babies were delivered by mid-wives in the Second Clinic.1
Dr. Semmelweis noted that students and physicians who went directly from the autopsy suite to the obstetrics ward had a disagreeable odor on their hands despite washing their hands with soap and water. He claimed that the reason so many women in the clinic died from puerperal fever was due to the "cadaverous particles" transmitted to the obstetrics ward via the hands of students and physicians. He insisted that students and physicians clean their hands with a chlorine solution between each patient in the clinic. The maternal mortality rate in the First Clinic subsequently dropped dramatically and remained low for years. This intervention by Dr. Semmelweis represents the first evidence indicating that cleansing heavily contaminated hands with an antiseptic agent between patient contacts may reduce health care associated transmission of contagious diseases more effectively than hand washing with plain soap and water.1 Because of his contributions, Dr Semmelweis dubbed the "Father of Modern Infection Control".
Hand Hygiene Guidelines in the United States
In 1961, the Public Health Service produced the first training film on hand washing techniques directing healthcare workers (HCW) to wash their hands with soap and water for 1-2 minutes before and after patient contact. (The term "soap" is used as a lay term to reference "detergents" in this course.) These first guidelines were modified as new research studies were conducted.
In 1975 and again in 1985, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued written guidelines on hand washing practices in hospitals. The guidelines recommended hand washing with non-antimicrobial soap between the majority of patient contacts and washing with antimicrobial soap before performing invasive procedures or caring for high risk patients. Use of waterless antiseptic agents (e.g., alcohol-based solutions) were recommended only in situations where sinks were not available.1
The most current CDC Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings was issued in October 2002 and is still applicable for today's health care settings. The guideline states that improved hand hygiene practices can reduce transmission of pathogenic microorganisms to patients and HCWs in health care settings. This guideline was created for HCWs in hospital settings, however, it contains information relevant to the dental team as well.
Types of Hand Bacteria
The skin on hands is colonized with bacteria. These bacteria are divided into two categories; transient flora and resident flora. Transient (come and go) flora are considered the contaminating flora, and most likely to be associated with infection. Transient microorganisms are acquired during the exposure to any contaminated surface. Transient flora is easily removed by hand washing as it stays on the outer layers of the skin. Resident flora colonize within the deeper layers of the skin and are considered to be permanent. They cannot be totally removed, even with a surgical scrub. Resident flora is less likely to be associated with infection.8
Evidence of Transmission of Pathogens on Hands
Similar to the "chain of infection", transmission of health care-associated pathogens via the hands of HCWs requires the following sequence of events:
• Organisms present on the patient's skin, or those that have been shed onto inanimate objects in close proximity to the patient, must be transferred to the hands of the HCW;
• these organisms must be capable of surviving for at least several minutes on the hands of the HCW;
• hand washing or hand antisepsis techniques by the HCW must be inadequate or omitted entirely, or the agent used for hand hygiene must be inappropriate; and
• the contaminated hands of the HCW must come in direct contact with another patient, or with an inanimate object that will come into direct contact with the patient.1
Health Care-Associated Infections (HAIs) are infections that people acquire while they are receiving treatment for another condition in a health care setting. HAIs can be acquired anywhere health care is delivered. HAIs may be caused by any infectious agent, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, as well as other less common types of pathogens.
These infections are associated with a variety of risk factors, including:
• Use of indwelling medical devices such as bloodstream, endotracheal, and urinary catheters
• Surgical procedures
• Injections
• Contamination of the health care environment
• Transmission of communicable diseases between patients and healthcare workers
• Overuse or improper use of antibiotics
• Magnitude of the Problem10
HAIs are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. At any given time, about 1 in every 20 inpatients has an infection related to hospital care. These infections cost the U.S. health care system billions of dollars each year and lead to the loss of tens of thousands of lives. In addition, HAIs can have devastating emotional, financial and medical consequences.
A majority of hospital-acquired HAIs include:
• Urinary tract infections
• Surgical site infections
• Bloodstream infections
• Pneumonia10
In 2005, approximately 18,650 persons died after contracting a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection during a hospital stay. In 2011, the CDC estimates over 80,000 MRSA infections and over 11,000 deaths.9 MRSA is the term used to describe a number of strains of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. These strains are resistant to a number of antibiotics including methicillin, oxacillin, clindamycin, vancomycin, and other more common antibiotics. S. aureus, often referred to as "staph," are bacteria commonly carried on the skin or in the noses of healthy people. Approximately 25% to 30% of the population colonizes staph bacteria in their noses. Although, staph can cause an infection,2 most staph are colonized - a term used in the medical profession that means bacteria are present but are not causing an infection.
According to the CDC, staph infections, including MRSA, occur most frequently among persons in hospitals and health care facilities, such as nursing homes and dialysis centers, who may have weakened immune systems. These types of infections are called Health Care Associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) infections. Patients who already have a MRSA infection, or who carry the bacteria on their bodies but do not have symptoms, are the most common sources of transmission in a health care facility. The main mode of transmission to other patients is through human hands, especially HCW's hands. Hands may become contaminated with MRSA bacteria by contact with infected or colonized patients. If appropriate hand hygiene such as washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is not performed, the bacteria can be spread when the HCW touches other patients or surfaces (chain of infection sequence).2
MRSA and the Dental Office
Aerosols containing microbes from the oral cavity of the patient are created when using high-speed rotating instruments in restorative dentistry. How far these aerosols spread and what level of contamination they cause has become a growing concern as the number of patients with oro-nasal MRSA colonization increases. Two recent studies were conducted to determine if aerosols and spatter generated during patient treatment could spread MRSA.3,4
One study was conducted to determine how far airborne bacteria spread during dental treatment and the level of contamination that accumulated in the treatment room. Fallout samples were collected on blood agar plates placed in several locations of the treatment room. The plates were placed approximately 1½ to 6½ feet from the patient's mouth.
The results showed significant contamination at all distances sampled when high-speed instruments were used. Contamination was less intense during periodontal surgery and orthodontic treatment where high-speed rotating and ultrasonic instruments were not used. Gram-positive cocci, namely viridans streptococci and staphylococci, were the most common findings. The area that becomes contaminated during dental procedures is far larger than previously thought. These results emphasize the need for developing new means for preventing microbial aerosols in dentistry and protection of all items stored temporarily on work surfaces.3
In a second study,4 a survey of MRSA contamination on the surfaces of the dental treatment room, including the air-water syringe and the patient chair, was completed. This survey included an analysis of MRSA transmission via the dental treatment room between patients. Results showed that nosocomial infections or colonization of MRSA occurred in eight out of 140 consecutive patients who had no evidence of MRSA at admission. It was confirmed that the bacteria from the eight patients were of the same strain as those from the surface of the dental treatment room. After treating the patients under a revised infection control protocol including single use barrier covers, MRSA was not detected on the surfaces of the dental treatment room, and no nosocomial infection or colonization occurred. These results suggest that MRSA contaminates the surfaces of the dental treatment room, and therefore should be considered a possible reservoir of MRSA.
Hospital and nursing home dentists routinely provide care for patients who are at high risk for acquiring MRSA colonization and/or infection. These HCWs may be a source of transmission of MRSA to patients, to family members, and to the community. One study5 shows a significant transfer of staph occurs from the patient's mouth to the operator's fingers, and from the operator's fingers to environmental surfaces. Two healthy dental patients developed MRSA infections after being treated by a dentist who was a carrier and had acquired the organism in a hospital one year before. The dentist had failed to wear gloves when treating these two patients.
Because there is a risk of cross-infection of MRSA between patients, dental healthcare workers (DHCW) should follow the infection control recommendations issued by the CDC. These standard precautions include the use of barriers, personal protective attire, and appropriate hand hygiene protocols.
Hand Hygiene Products
There are a variety of preparations used for hand hygiene from plain soap to waterless antiseptic agents (Table 1). In the United States, antiseptic hand washing products intended for use by HCWs are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) division of Over-the-Counter Drug Products.
FDA is undertaking a review of active ingredients used in a variety of (OTC) antiseptic rubs and wash products. Health care antiseptics are being evaluated separately from consumer antiseptics because they have different proposed use settings and target populations, and the risks for infection in the different settings varies.
• Patient preoperative skin preparation - fast-acting, broad spectrum, and persistent antiseptic-containing preparation that substantially reduces the number of microorganisms on intact skin.
• Antiseptic hand wash or HCW hand wash - antiseptic containing preparation designed for frequent use; it reduces the number of microorganisms on intact skin to an initial baseline level after adequate washing, rinsing, and drying; it is broad-spectrum, fast-acting, and if possible, persistent*.
• Surgical hand scrub - antiseptic-containing preparation that substantially reduces
the number of microorganisms on intact skin; it is broad-spectrum, fast-acting, and persistent*.
*Persistent Activity - may be demonstrated by sampling a site several minutes or hours after application and demonstrating bacterial antimicrobial effectiveness when compared with a baseline level. This property also has been referred to as "residual activity." Both substantive and non-substantive active ingredients can show a persistent effect if they substantially lower the number of bacteria during the wash period.
Plain soaps are detergent-based products that can remove dirt, soil and other organic materials from the hands. Plain soap and water can remove transient flora from the hands but have minimal antimicrobial activity and little effect on the resident flora.8
The preferred products for hand hygiene depend on the type of procedure, the degree of contamination, and the desired persistence of antimicrobial action on the skin. For routine dental examinations and nonsurgical procedures, hand washing and hand antisepsis is achieved by using plain or antimicrobial soap and water.
If the hands are not visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub may be used. When no sinks are available, a generous amount can be applied to the hands and then rubbed together until the gel or foam dries. Studies have shown that alcohol products can reduce viable bacteria counts and aid in the frequency of hand hygiene due to ease of use. It is important to note that periodic (after 4 - 5 hand rub procedures) hand washing is necessary to remove debris build up.8
The purpose of surgical hand antisepsis is to eliminate transient flora and reduce resident flora for the duration of a procedure to prevent introduction of organisms in the operative wound if gloves become punctured or torn. Skin bacteria can rapidly multiply under surgical gloves if hands are washed with soap that is not antimicrobial. Agents used for surgical hand antisepsis should substantially reduce microorganisms on intact skin, contain a nonirritating antimicrobial preparation, have a broad spectrum of activity, be fast-acting, and have a persistent effect.6
Antiseptic Hand Hygiene Products
An antiseptic hand wash is performed with water and an antimicrobial soap. Examples of antimicrobial soaps include: alcohols, chlorhexidine, chlorine, hexachlorophene, iodine, chloroxylenol [also known as para-chlorometaxylenol (PCMX)], quaternary ammonium compounds, and triclosan. These liquid soaps are stored in closed containers. The container should be disposable or completely washed and dried before refilling. Containers should never be "topped off" as this can allow transfer of contaminates to the new soap. The purpose of an antiseptic hand wash is to remove soil and transient microorganisms and reduce resident flora.
Antiseptic hand rubs are waterless, alcohol based products that include antiseptics such as chlorhexidine, quaternary ammonium compounds, octenidine, or triclosan. The purpose of an antiseptic hand rub is to remove or destroy transient microorganisms and to reduce resident flora. The antimicrobial activity of alcohols can be attributed to their ability to denature proteins. Alcohol solutions containing 60%-95% alcohol are most effective. Higher concentrations are less potent because proteins are not denatured easily in the absence of water.1 Alcohols are rapidly germicidal when applied to the skin but are not appropriate for use when hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with proteinaceous materials.
Surgical Hand Hygiene Products
Surgical antisepsis is performed with water and antimicrobial soap containing products such as chlorhexidine, iodine and iodophors, chloroxylenol or triclosan or water and plain soap followed by an alcohol-based surgical hand-scrub with persistent activity. Immediate and persistent activity is considered the most important factor in determining the efficacy of the product. U.S. guidelines recommend that agents used for surgical hand scrubs should substantially reduce microorganisms on intact skin, contain a nonirritating antimicrobial preparation, have broad-spectrum activity, and be fast-acting and have a persistent effect.1 Persistent activity is critical because microorganisms can colonize on hands in the moist environment underneath gloves.6
Antiseptic preparations intended for use as surgical hand scrubs are evaluated for their ability to reduce the number of bacteria released from hands at different times, including:
• immediately after scrubbing
• after wearing surgical gloves for 6 hours (i.e., persistent activity)
• after multiple applications over 5 days (i.e., cumulative activity)
Hand Washing Techniques
Aseptic techniques involve mechanical and manual protocols. Whenever possible, mechanisms should be installed so the DHCW does not need to touch handles. Foot pedals, elbow levers, or "electronic eyes" should be installed to aid in the process of hand washing. Soap in squeeze bottles or soap bars should not be used in the dental setting.8
DHWC should perform hand washing at the following times throughout the work day:
• beginning of day
• when hands are visibly soiled
• after bare-touching contaminated surface/object
• before donning gloves
• after removing gloves
• before touching eye contacts
• before leaving the restroom
• before eating/handling food
• end of day8
Effective hand washing (Table 2, Figure 1 through Figure 9) is accomplished by wetting hands and applying soap or an antimicrobial/antiseptic agent. The next step includes vigorously rubbing hands together to create a lather covering all the surfaces of the palms, tops of the hands, between the fingers, base of the fingers and thumbs, backs of the fingers, wrists and fingernails. This step should take at least 15 seconds. Then rinse hands thoroughly to remove all the lather. Washing and rinsing should be performed with cool water as hot water can be drying to the skin. If handle-less faucets are not available, a barrier must be used so as not to re-contaminate the hands when turning off the water.
Hands should be thoroughly dried with disposable toweling. The DHCW should first dry the hands, then forearms. This would be the appropriate time to turn off a running hand-controlled faucet with a barrier. The toweling should be dropped into the waste receptacle and not pushed into the receptacle with the newly washed hands.
To facilitate better hand washing and ease of donning gloves, fingernails should be no longer than one-quarter inch from the nail bed. Presence of gram-negative organisms is greater among wearers of artificial nails than among non wearers, both before and after hand washing. In addition, artificial fingernails or extenders have been epidemiologically implicated in multiple outbreaks involving fungal and bacterial infections in hospital intensive-care units and operating rooms. Freshly applied nail polish on natural nails does not increase the microbial load from periungual skin if fingernails are short. However, chipped nail polish can harbor added bacteria.6
Wearing jewelry such as rings is not recommended by the CDC and makes effective hand hygiene more difficult. Several studies have demonstrated that skin underneath rings is more heavily colonized than comparable areas of skin on fingers without rings. One study found that 40% of nurses harbored gram-negative bacilli on skin under rings and that certain nurses carried the same organism under their rings for several months.1 Rings can also cause tears in gloves thus contaminating the hands.
The amount of time spent washing hands is a critical aspect in reducing the transmission of pathogens to other people and environmental surfaces (Table 3). Drying hands thoroughly is also important. Wet hands have been known to transfer pathogens much more readily than dry hands or hands not washed at all. The residual moisture determines the level of bacterial and viral transfer following hand washing.7
The primary function of the skin is to reduce water loss to the body, to provide protection against abrasive action and microorganisms, and to act as a permeability barrier to the environment.1 Intact skin also helps to prevent disease transmission to the DHCW (Table 4, Figure 10 through Figure 12). Lotions with a base of aloe vera, glycerin, or vitamins A or E are often recommended to ease the dryness resulting from frequent hand washing. However, petroleum-based lotion formulations can weaken latex gloves and increase permeability. For that reason, lotions that contain petroleum, lanolin, or other oil emollients should only be used at the end of the work day.6
Selection of Gloves
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that the DHCW wears gloves during all patient-care activities that may involve exposure to blood or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials). In addition to protecting the DHCW, gloves also reduce the chance of transmission of microorganisms from the DHCW to the patient. Gloves do not replace the need for proper hand hygiene, but are used in conjunction with hand hygiene.
Gloves used by DHCWs are usually made of natural rubber latex and synthetic non latex materials (e.g., vinyl, nitrile, and neoprene). In addition to different types of glove materials and sizes, there are two different types of glove fit. Ambidextrous gloves fit either hand; and "right/ hand" "left/hand" gloves are hand specific. Wearing hand specific gloves may be more comfortable as they allow the DHCW's hands to rest in a more relaxed position than ambidextrous gloves.
Because gloves are task-specific, their selection should be based on the type of procedure to be performed (e.g., surgery or patient examination). Sterile surgeon's gloves must meet standards for sterility assurance established by the FDA and are less likely than patient examination gloves to harbor pathogens that could contaminate an operative wound.6 Heavy-duty utility gloves (Figure 13) are both chemical and puncture resistant and are a better choice when decontaminating instruments or environmental surfaces. Polyethylene over gloves (food handler gloves) (Figure 14) can be worn over patient examination gloves to eliminate multiple glove changes when it is necessary to retrieve needed items while treating a single patient.
Gloves are manufactured as single-use disposable items that should be used for only one patient, and then discarded. In addition to donning new gloves for each patient, gloves must be replaced when torn or punctured. Washing gloves is not recommended because it can lead to the formation of glove micro punctures. A condition called wicking can allow penetration of liquids through these undetected holes and can cause hand contamination.
Wearing gloves does not eliminate the need for hand washing as gloves do not provide complete protection against hand contamination. Pathogens may gain access to the DHCW hands via small defects in gloves or by contamination of the hands during glove removal. Limited studies of the penetrability of different glove materials under conditions of use have been conducted in the dental environment. Consistent with observations in clinical medicine, leakage rates vary by glove material (e.g., latex, vinyl, and nitrile), duration of use, type of procedure performed, as well as by manufacturer.6
Hands should always be washed both before and after glove use. While the skin is tightly covered, resident flora dramatically increases, possibly as great as 4000-fold per hour. Hand washing before and after glove use reduces the amount intially. Washing afterward removes the developed resident flora plus removes residual latex proteins, and sweat which leads to possible skin irritations.8
Surgical Glove Donning Techniques
Some dental procedures require the use of sterile gloves. When using sterile gloves, specific techniques for placement are required to ensure that the sterility of the gloves is not compromised. There are two techniques for donning sterile gloves and each should be practiced as there are specific steps to follow. The first technique is called "Closed Donning" or "Closed Cuff Method" (Table 5, Figure 15 through Figure 20). The second technique is called "Open Donning" or "Open Cuff Method" (Table 6, Figure 21 through Figure 28).
DHCWs have an obligation to prevent the spread of HAIs. Adhering to proper hand hygiene procedures, selecting appropriate hand hygiene products, and the use of gloves are essential components of infection control. DHCW must also protect themselves by recognizing pitfalls such as irritants or allergies that may pose obstacles to proper hand hygiene. Occupational irritants and allergies can be caused by frequent hand washing, exposure to hand hygiene products, exposure to chemicals, and shear forces associated with wearing or removing gloves.
Since the primary defense against infection and transmission of pathogens is healthy, unbroken skin, DHCWs must take steps to ensure that their skin remains healthy and intact. These steps include evaluating different types of hand hygiene products, gloves and lotions for the best compatibility. Products that have low irritancy potential are more likely to be utilized by DHCWs. If the DHCW sees a breakdown of his/her skin barrier, steps should be taken to determine the cause and remedy. If contact dermatitis or latex sensitivity is suspected, a diagnosis by a qualified medical practitioner should be sought.
alcohol-based hand rubs - alcohol-containing preparation designed for application to the hands for reducing the number of viable microorganisms on the hands; in the United States this usually contains 60%-75% ethanol or isopropanol
antimicrobial soap - soap (i.e., detergent) containing an antiseptic agent
antiseptic agent - antimicrobial substances that are applied to the skin to reduce the number of microbial flora
antiseptic hand wash - washing hands with water and an antimicrobial soap or other detergent containing an antiseptic agent
antiseptic hand rub - applying an antiseptic hand rub product to all surfaces of the hands to reduce the number of microorganisms present
colonized - bacteria are present but not causing infection
detergent - compounds that possess a cleaning action; composed of both hydrophilic and lipophilic parts and can be divided into four groups: anionic, cationic, amphoteric, and nonionic
efficacy - power to produce an effect
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
hand antisepsis - either antiseptic hand wash or antiseptic hand rub
hand hygiene - general term that applies to hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis
hand washing - washing hands with plain (i.e., non-antimicrobial) soap and water
latex - milky fluid extracted from rubber trees; used to make flexible plastics and gloves
nosocomial infections - result of treatment in a hospital or a health care facility
puerperal fever - "childbed fever" a serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
persistent activity - prolonged or extended antimicrobial activity that prevents or inhibits the proliferation or survival of microorganisms after application of the product
periungual - area surrounding a fingernail
plain soap - detergents that do not contain antimicrobial agents or contain low concentrations of antimicrobial agents that are effective solely as preservatives
substantivity - certain active ingredients that adhere to the stratum corneum (i.e., remain on the skin after rinsing or drying) to provide an inhibitory effect on the growth of bacteria remaining on the skin
surgical hand antisepsis - antiseptic hand wash or antiseptic hand rub performed preoperatively by surgical personnel to eliminate transient flora and reduce resident hand flora; antiseptic detergent preparations often have persistent antimicrobial activity
visibly soiled hands - showing visible dirt or visibly contaminated with proteinaceous material, blood, or other body fluids (e.g., fecal material or urine)
waterless antiseptic agent - antiseptic agent that does not require use of exogenous water; after applying such an agent, the hands are rubbed together until the agent has dried
*The majority of these definitions are from the 2002 CDC Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings, pgs 3-4. Revisited January 17, 2014.1
Additional Reliable Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.CDC.gov)
• Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings - 2002
• Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings - 2003
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP.org)
The Associated for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC.org)
The following website shows step-by-step illustrations for using and removing sterile gloves: http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Scrub_Gown_and_Glove_Procedures/lesson_1_Section_6.htm
1. Boyce, John. "Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health- Care Settings." Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Re- port 51(RR16)25 Oct 2002 27.1-30 Jan 2014
2. MRSA in Healthcare Settings. CDC Infection Control in Healthcare. 03OCT2007. Centers for Disease Control. 27 Sep 2008
3. Rautemaa, R, Nordberg A, Wuolijoki-Saaristo K and Meurman JH. Bacterial aerosols in dental practice-a potential hospital infection problem? J Hosp Infect 64: 76-81,2006.
4. Kurita H, Kurashina K, Honda T. Nosocomial transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus via the surfaces of the dental operatory. Br Dent J. 2006 Sept 9;201(5):297-300; discussion 291.
5. Antonelli JR, Valenza JA. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a crisis in infection control. Compendium. 1993 Jan;14(1):22,24,26-30.
6. Kohn WG, Collins AS, Cleveland JL, et al. Guidelines for infection control in dental health-care setting-2003. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2003;52(RR-17):15-18 Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5217a1.htm.
7. "OPRP - General information on Hand Hygiene." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 11 Oct 2008
8. Miller, CH. (2014). Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team. St. Louis. Elsevier. 5th ed. pgs. 99-106.
9. Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States. 2013. Centers for Disease Control. 1.22.14 http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/pdf/ar-threats-2013-508.pdf. pg. 77.
10. National Action Plan to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections: Road Map to Elimination. http://www.health.gov/hai/prevent_hai.asp#hai. Accessed February 27, 2014.
About the Author
Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA
Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA, has been in the dental field since 1971. She is a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant and a nationally recognized speaker and consultant on Infection Control and OSHA compliance. She is authorized by the Department of Labor as an OSHA Outreach Trainer. Leslie is a member of several professional organizations including: Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), Speaking Consulting Network (SCN), Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC), National Speakers Association (NSA), California Dental Association (CDA), American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA), and the California Dental Assistants Association (CDAA).
Leslie has authored several articles and continuing education courses that have appeared in numerous dental publications. Leslie is founder of Leslie Canham & Associates providing consulting, on-site training, mock inspections, home-study courses, teleconferences and webinars.
Special thanks to Mike Canham of Leslie Canham & Associates for the hand washing and glove illustrations.


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I can't seem to find an answer to this - in other simulation software (I'm most familiar with NX-IDEAS), you are able to remove specific elements from stress and other results plots. How do you do this in Solidworks?
Iso clipping isn't what I'm after - I don't want to remove all elements within a certain stress range, but I'm trying to eliminate certain element results in plots altogether, say, those elements connected to RBE's or underneath a washer, as these give stresses far beyond what's likely to actually be seen (and these areas will be assessed via fastener calculations).


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Dates set for 4th Annual NRA Metric National Championship in Bristol, Indiana
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The National Matches at Camp Perry are a shooter's paradise, especially for smallbore competitors. But what about those who just can't get enough action or have scheduling conflicts?
Enter the NRA Metric National Championship.
Going on its fourth year, the NRA Metric National Championship is held just prior to the National Conventional Championships at Camp Perry on the Wa-Ke-'Da Rifle Range in Bristol, Indiana. This year you'll be able to test your skill July 11-15.
And when we say just prior, we really mean it. The first of Camp Perry's two smallbore legs, 3-Position, starts July 17. Once the Metric Championship ends, competitors shooting at Camp Perry will have one day to get to the shore of Lake Erie for the practice day. Don't worry though, Bristol is just a short drive from Camp Perry – about three hours – and many shooters attend both.
The NRA Metric National Championship consists of both Position and Prone portions held successively:
- Position – July 11-13
- Prone – July 13-15
The Metric Awards will once again feature its popular silver and gold belt buckles for the National Category and place winners.
By this point you're just itching to register, aren't you? Competitors can begin signing up for the NRA National Metric Championship on April 1st by calling 703-267-1475. Each portion only has 200 slots due to range capacity.
There are plenty of places to stay in the area as several major hotels are just minutes away from the range. The local area has a lively Amish community with many shops for your enjoyment and anyone who came to cheer you on. Want to inject even more fun stuff into your vacation? There are also a few golf courses and theme parks nearby!
Don't miss your chance to take part in more summer fun this year with the NRA.


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Tracking the process
A little assurance goes a long way when shipping off your one-of-a-kind images to an online service. Both ScanDigital and DigMyPics send e-mail notices during every step in the process: when you register, when the service receives the package, after the images have been scanned, and when the order has been shipped back to you. ScanCafe also did a good job communicating, but took a bit longer to acknowledge receiving my shipment. That being said, all three services receive high marks in customer communication.
E-mail messages aren't the only way to keep track of your order. Many companies, including DigMyPics and ScanCafe, allow you to log in and see exactly where your images are in the scanning process. DigMyPics even shows you how many of your images have been scanned and any notes made by technicians.
Timing the order
Scanning companies are up front about how long the process will take. ScanDigital wins for efficiency. Seven days after shipping the photographs, ScanDigital sent an e-mail notice saying that the images were ready for viewing and downloading online. The DVD arrived the next day. DigMyPics had images ready for review in eight days. Once the scans were approved, the DVD took just a few days to arrive.
Things moved a bit slower for ScanCafe, however. Touting its "scan by hand" approach, it needed four weeks before the images were ready to see online. In part this could be because the photos are shipped off to ScanCafe's India plant for actual processing. So if you're in a hurry, ScanCafe isn't your best choice. ScanDigital and DigMyPics have facilities here in the United States.
Some services ask for approval of online images before they finish the job. Others post online as a convenience, but there is no approval process. Make sure you know your options, so your expectations are met.
Checking scan quality
There might be something to ScanCafe's claim that it scans every image by hand, because the images they returned were the overall best of the three services. Good color, excellent exposure, the right amount of sharpening, intelligent correction, and no blemishes.
The quality difference between ScanCafe and runner-up ScanDigital was often negligible, running neck and neck on many of the images. DigMyPics was in the running most of the time except with 35mm slides, where it was usually a distant third. All three services use Nikon Super Coolscans for their negative and slide scanning. ScanCafe and ScanDigital images were scanned with the 5000 ED model, and DigMyPics uses the 9000 ED model.
Following up online
Ongoing Web support is quite strong with ScanDigital. Once you log in, you can see the details for all of your orders and view all of the images the service has scanned. In the My Gallery section, you can view your photos and download the high-resolution scans. I particularly liked having the ability to download an entire batch at once instead of grabbing each image individually. And ScanDigital stores your images online indefinitely for no additional charge.
DigMyPics retained low-resolution versions of my scanned order on its Website, but it did not store the high-resolution pictures for free as ScanDigital does. You are given the opportunity when your order is completed to transfer the high-resolution shots to a Google Picasa online album, which I did. Picasa provides you with 1GB of free storage. You can purchase an additional 10GB of photo storage for $20 a year from Picasa, or pay an annual subscription service with DigMyPics for $25.
ScanCafe provides online low-resolution viewing of your scans and your past order information, but it does not store your high-resolution scans for you either. In terms of user experience after the job is completed, ScanDigital wins hands down.
Paying the bill
Standard pricing for online scanning services is usually based on a per-image cost. It varies depending on the type of media, the service you choose, whether you opt for a package, and any extras you add on, such as album scanning or advanced retouching.
ScanCafe requires only that you estimate how many images you're sending in, and then you pay for half that number of scans up front. When your images are put online, you can decide which images to approve and which to reject (up to 50 percent of the scanned pictures). You pay only for the scans you keep.
DigMyPics also allows you to review your scans online before making a final decision as to which ones to purchase; however, on small orders the savings is minimal. I opted out of two 35mm scans and saved only 75 cents. But savings increase with larger orders.
For ScanDigital I opted for the Standard Pricing option, which bases the cost on the count of the materials you ship. You pay to have everything in your shipment scanned. So when ScanDigital posts your gallery online, the work is done.
As noted earlier, the same order was sent to all three services: five 35mm slides, five color negatives, and five 4-by-6-inch prints. The charges for scanning were as follows (including shipping): ScanCafe was $19.23; ScanDigital was $21.70; and DigMyPics was $29.10.
Picking the right service
For ease of use and fast turnaround time, it's hard to beat ScanDigital.com, especially if you're archiving 35mm slides. They communicate well, provide free online storage of your images, and generally produce good output results. DigMyPics is also a strong contender, especially if you have lots of prints to scan, and you want to review the results online before making a final decision. But if you want the best scans and are willing to wait for them, then ScanCafe is my recommended choice.
You may even be lucky enough to have a local scanning service that you can work with face to face. That would certainly simplify using an outside vendor and help easy any anxiety you have about sending off one-of-a-kind photographs. So be sure to also look around locally when contemplating options.
[Senior Contributor and professional photographer Derrick Story teaches iPhoto on Lynda.com and runs a virtual camera club at The Digital Story.]


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SOG personnel dies, police suspect suicide
(image) Berhampur: A personnel of Orissa`s elite anti-naxlal force Special Operation Group (SOG) posted at Brahmanigaon in Kandhamal district today died following bullet injury with police suspecting that he had committed suicide.
Sanjay Patra was found bleeding profusely in the barrack with bullet wound in his head, Inspector General of Police (Southern Range), R K Sharma said.
Patra was immediately taken to a local hospital and later shifted to MKCG Medical College Hospital here where doctors declared him dead, he said.
Though Patra, who hailed from Parajang area in Dhenkanal district, was suspected to have committed suicide by shooting himself from his pistol, a clear picture would emerge after thorough investigation, the IGP added.


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I know what you're thinking. Increasingly family and friends have been sharing Stories on Snapchat so I figured I'd finally break down and join the social network that everyone loves to hate.
Recently I also found myself ordering a pair of Spectacles after the company unveiled the 2.0 version that features a redesign that makes the glasses waterproof. The Spectacles are a pair of sunglasses (and anyone that knows me knows that I love my sunglasses) that incorporates a tiny, barely noticeable camera that lets you easily snap photos or 10 second video clips without ever having to pull out your phone.
I love the idea of being able to take photos without interrupting what I'm doing to just grab a quick snap. It'll especially be helpful with my upcoming vacation that I have planned where in some instances, I might not carry around my phone. I convinced myself that I would use them enough to actually buy them. Here's what I found out.
The Hardware
First, let's talk about the hardware. I'm not sure who designed the Snapchat Spectacles, but the hardware is fantastic. As for sunglasses, they do work, but I'm used to carrying around a pair of polarized glasses, so they don't block out nearly the amount of sunlight that I'm typically used to; however, they do the job, and compare to what I'd expect out of a midrange pair of non-polarized lenses.
They come with a cleaning cloth that is shaped like the Spectacles logo, and a charging case that can re-charge the glasses on the go. The charging case can be re-charged via USB.
Don't think that this is a spy device; however, whenever you tap the button on the Spectacles to record either a video or snap a photo, a ring of LEDs lights up on the front of the glasses to let other people around you know it's recording. I think this is a fantastic feature that makes the Spectacles less creepy than other products like Google Glass where no one would know if they are being recorded.
I never had the previous generation of Spectacles, but Snapchat says that this new version is noticeably slimmer, where they were able to shrink the camera sensors.
The actual hardware feels high quality, and the glasses don't feel like a cheap pair of glasses that you would get at a discount store; they have heft to them and are very sturdy.
The Camera
The camera on the Spectacles is the main attraction. Being able to record a video clip or snap a photo completely hands-free opens up a world of possibilities with outdoor activities, vacations, or just every day life.
Tapping the button once starts a 10 second video recording; you can extend that up to 30 seconds by pressing the button two more times while still recording. A light inside of the glasses tells you it's recording, while a glowing ring of LEDs on the outside lets others know you're recording.
To snap a photo, press and hold the button until the light blinks once.
The camera quality isn't as good as what you'd find on an iPhone, iPad, or stand alone camera, but it is very good for what it is, and at the quality that is typically shared on Snapchat and other social networks.
When you sync the glasses with the Snapchat app (or use Wi-Fi syncing to automatically sync the latest snaps), you have the ability to immediately share the recordings or photos via Snapchat, or just save them off to your camera roll for sharing elsewhere. This is a great feature if you're looking to use the glasses as a camera and not necessarily interested in sharing the photos via Snapchat.
Overall impressions
Overall, I can say that I have really enjoyed owning the Snapchat Spectacles and cannot wait to bring them along on vacation later this year. While the camera quality isn't as good as what you'd see on an iPhone, the camera on the Spectacles does a great job because it's something that's available at any moment while you are wearing the Spectacles and can capture life at a different angle than what you're typically used to.
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Alzheimers NZ is responding to a call for countries to support dementia-friendly communities.
A report just released by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) urges leaders and governments around the world to adopt dementia-friendly communities.
It is expected that, by 2050, 131.5 million people globally will be living with dementia. Of those 154,000 will be New Zealanders.
ADI released the report Dementia Friendly Communities: Key Principles and Global Developments at its International Conference in Budapest, showcasing more than 100 dementia-friendly projects across the world. New Zealand is featured in the report with Alzheimers NZ's work towards a dementia-friendly New Zealand.
ADI Chair Glenn Rees said, "Benefits of dementia-friendly communities include not only improved access to health and care that are critical to the independence of people with dementia, but also to the everyday things in life such as banks, retail, volunteering, hobbies and leisure activities."
An Alzheimers NZ TV and online advertising campaign is encouraging Kiwis to get their heads around dementia. The campaign features the stories of people who have had a family member affected by dementia, including Kerry Prendergast and Colin Mathura-Jeffree.
"Understanding the condition is the first step to building communities where people with dementia are valued, can contribute and participate, and feel safe" says Alzheimers NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall.
"We're delighted to see our projects recognised on the world stage" she continued. "This report also shows that we are part of an international movement for a more dementia-friendly world."
Later this year, Alzheimers NZ will launch a programme to help businesses become dementia-friendly.
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August 18, 2013
While I was in the middle of splitting GH1, I caught a side glance of the hubster running through the yard and around the greenhouse while frantically swatting at his head. I started yelling "run around the trees, run around the trees".
I've told him a hundred times to wear his hat and veil when he's helping me with the bees. Of course, he didn't listen. He was lucky. No stings. But I later found that the camera not only shot a few accidental photos, but he also shot a video which captured the end of his chase. Looks like he's doing a waggle dance!


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ActiveHybrid 3 Owner's Review: Thoughts after 600 miles
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Leased an AH3 (Msport, DHP, 2TB, Tech, Driver Assist I) after turning in my E92 335i coupe a few weeks ago. Had about 2 weeks when I had both cars. So I could make back to back comparisons. Here are my random thoughts.
Love the N55. It's smoother than the N54, and feels every bit as powerful. Granted I haven't pushed it yet (break-in), but I can feel the power is there. Maybe it was just mine, but my N54 was never as smooth and refined as this.
Hybrid aspects:
As others have stated, BMW has done a wonderful job integrating the electric motor with the gas engine. Most of the time, the transition between electric and gas can be seen only by looking at the tach. On very rare occasions, there is a slight shudder when the N55 comes on or goes off, but most of the time it's not felt. So the aspects of ASS others complain about is almost moot in the AH3. I once drove a Lexus hybrid, and it wasn't close to being this well implemented.
The car will run on electric power alone, but requires feathering the throttle - otherwise, the engine will kick in. If you're in traffic, this is not practical. But, in parking lots and small streets, it is great. I was in a drive-thru the other day with an especially long line. Took 20 mins with the heater and heated seats on, but the gas motor never came on until I got back to the main road. Nice!
I have spent most of my time in Comfort mode and 90% city driving, and I haven't exceeded 24 mpg yet - fluctuates between 22 and 24. My N54 E92 was always between 18 and 19mpg. To be fair, I was a little more heavy footed with the E92. Fuel economy seems to be steadily improving. Let's see where it ends up.
Is fantastic! Comfort mode smooths out bumps very nicely. Sport mode makes it feel like the E92, which also had a staggered 18" setup. It's really like getting 2 cars in one! Steering feel is actually quite good in Sport. I was expecting much worse based on reviews.
Road/wind Noise:
Little disappointed here, because it has the same noise levels as the E92. I thought wind noise will be less, since that car had frameless glass. But nope, it actually feels like more at times. Could me my car, since a few others have complained about this in other threads. This car has Potenza 001s, and the E92 had Michelin Pilot PS2 RFTs. Road noise feels about the same.
I don't have HK, only the "premium" hifi. The premium hifi on this car almost matches the HK on the E92. The HK might have a bit more midrange presence, and max achievable volume w/o distortion might be higher on the HK (never reached distortion on either system - so don't know). Bass is tight and clean, but with it boosted about 3/4 of the way. I have been listening to Pandora and MOG, and sound quality on both are quite good. MOG tends to buffer more, even though my iphone 5 has good signal with LTE.
Thumbs up here too. The new generation is nice! Traffic information is very detailed - shows up even for smaller streets. And, the guidance as you approach a turn is more detailed (both on HUD and split screen).
The Msport seats and steering wheel are the best I've experienced. Even my wife loves them. I have "leatherette", and it feels and looks just as nice as the E92 Dakota leather.
I hate the center armrest, especially the latch on it. Feels cheap when opening it.
Overall, the interior is a step up from the E90 cars. There are some cheap aspects, but an improvement nonetheless.
Issues (in order of importance):
- I have "clunk" on the drivers side front suspension when going over bumps. It's not bad enough to bother me too much, but it does get transmitted through the steering on bumpy roads. There are other threads about this - so i'm not alone here.
- Looking under the car, there looks to be cover hanging down on one side. This seems to cover some hybrid related items. Need to have the dealer check this.
- Where is my key with the blue trim? I got the "standard" key - don't know why, but don't care too much either.
I'm thorougly enjoying this car. Can't wait to start dipping into the power band. The hybrid implementation is amazing, and keeps me entertained even in traffic.
Some random comparisons with other cars in the garage.
2004 Acura TL: Is actually quieter inside than the AH3, especially wind noise. You long for the steering feel you get with the BMW. In almost 10 years of ownership, it's been rock solid for reliability - only needed routine work, and 1 O2 sensor. Interior actually seems to have better matarials in the TL. But, it rattles like a box of bolts.
1994 3000GT VR4: This car took a lot of abuse from the media for being too heavy to be a sports car. True, but I never track it - so don't care. It amazes me how ahead of its time this car was. Brutal acceleration from its 320hp V6, adaptive suspension that uses the same tech as the BMW, AWD, and still gives me 20 mpg in mostly city driving. Steering feel is crap though. Also rattles everywhere. Another rock solid, reliable car in 15+ years of ownership.
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We do care a great deal about the "look & feel" of our tools. There are a lot of woodworkers out there who enjoy well-made and attractive tools. We are among them!
Enjoy visiting our website: Valfortools.
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England Women welcome back Rebecca Grundy and Laura Marsh for their tour of New Zealand next month.
Charlotte Edwards will lead the side in five ODIs - the first three counting towards qualification for the 2017 World Cup - and three T20s and will have Warwickshire left-arm spinner Grundy and Marsh, the allrounder from Kent, to call upon. Both have recovered from injuries in time to make the trip.
Grundy struggled with a groin injury and took no part in England's fixtures during the summer having played at the Women's World T20 in March. The experienced 28-year-old Marsh has shrugged off a shoulder problem and returns to the squad for the first time since the 2013 Women's Ashes.
The Ashes will again be contested this summer and the New Zealand tour gives England a chance to get a better idea of their plans to take on Australia again.
"The selectors were in a privileged position with every player in the 21-strong England women's performance programme fit and available for selection," ECB Head of England Women's Cricket, Clare Connor, said.
"As a result, this is one of the strongest squads that we have been able to name for a while, and I am especially pleased to see Laura Marsh and Rebecca Grundy return to international duty, following their extended absences through injury.
"This year is hugely important for England women, with the home Women's Ashes series fast approaching. But in respect of the Women's Championship and ultimately qualification for the 2017 Women's World Cup in England, this series against New Zealand carries exactly the same significance as the series against Australia later in the summer.
"The first three ODIs between England and New Zealand will count directly towards qualification for that World Cup, and New Zealand are a very good team, so there's no question that this will be a tough tour."
England Women tour party for New Zealand
Charlotte Edwards (capt), Katherine Brunt, Kate Cross, Lydia Greenway, Rebecca Grundy, Jenny Gunn, Danielle Hazel, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Laura Marsh, Natalie Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Sarah Taylor (wkt), Lauren Winfield, Danielle Wyatt
February 11, 1st ODI, Mt Maunganui*
February 13, 2nd ODI, Mt Maunganui*
February 15, 3rd ODI, Mt Maunganui*
February 19, 1st T20, Whangarei
February 20, 2nd T20, Whangarei
February 24, 3rd T20, Whangarei
February 26, 4th ODI, Lincoln
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hen it comes to famous journalism and reporting job. While, many have been successful in gaining huge name and fame with their contribution. Some become sensational while some continuously serve the sector being in the silent side. In the contrary, Sally Bundock is such name who has won the heart of million people with her magical presentation in World Business Report. Born in America, she is news presenter and journalism persona. Sally Bundock bio might be inspirational to many of us. While her net worth simply teaches to push forward ourselves in every profession. Sally Bundock salary is expected to be in six digit figures.
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Born in America, Sally has been silent. While sharing her personal information. However, we can assume that she was always keen in journalism sector from the very young age. Growing up in her hometown. She went to City University, London and obtained the degree in Broadcast Journalism in the year 1996. Not wasting time, we can surely guess that she started her career from local station based in her hometown. Her wiki has highlighted some information about her. However, Sally does not like to mention anything about personal life. So, there is not much info about her life in tabloid news and other online media.
Sally Bundock bio includes her professional experience from the 90's time. Though there is no proper information regarding her first job. while, she came to immense fame after joining Bloomberg network. Showcasing marvelous work. She successfully handled number of events World Economic Forums. Also including G7 conferences and historic EU Summits.
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Growing Leaders helps equip leaders at every level of church life to be led more by Jesus, to lead more like Jesus and to lead more to Jesus. It focuses on the characteristics and skills of Christian leadership that are part of all leadership roles - the foundational issues of character and call are therefore central to the course.
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Why Pure African Mango Extract Is Making Headlines
Pure African mango extract has become increasingly popular in recent times. This is because of how useful it has turned out to be for weight loss purposes. In spite of the growing popularity of this fruit, some persons still misunderstand how they can make the most of the African mango seed extract in ensuring a much healthier life.
If you belong to this category of persons then you have come to the right place as this article will be educating you on the benefits of african mango. A careful read is all you need in order to understand why such fruit has suddenly become so important in the scheme of things.
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Most people fail to get the right amount of energy they require for their daily activities. This could be attributed to the wrong kind of diet. It is becoming a problem to have balanced diet these days with all the processed foods flying around. This is one basic reason why people appreciate this mango so much. With the African mango extract, you can have the right amount of energy that is needed for you to effectively carry out your daily duty. If your focus is to get maximum energy then the African mango extract is a healthy option.
Cutting Down The Risk of Fats
Excess fats in the body is becoming a serious cause of concern. This has contributed to the development of various diseases in recent times. The unfortunate part is that it does not look like the trend is about to change anytime soon. This is why the discovery of the potency of the African mango in terms of fats reduction has become highly essential. It has been simply regarded as a super fat burner. With the existence of such fruit, people are surely going to live a much healthier life.
Reducing Your Chances of Having Diabetes
In the twenty –first century People do not only consume a very unhealthy amount of sugar into their body, but they also take in a lot of food substances that end up as sugar in the blood stream. This has been one of the major causes of diabetes. This is why a good number of persons are gravitating towards the African mango for a solution to this problem. With the African mango seed extract, the amount of sugar in the blood stream is reduced to a very safe level. Such extract will only cause people to be much safer around sugar and other related substances.
Zero Side Effects
The african mango dr oz is highly loved for one other important reason, and that is the fact that it has no side effects during and after usage. Unlike the case of some other substances with similar medical relevance, you can make use of the African mango for as many times as you wish without experiencing any form of side effects.
Dr.Oz who is going to be our scientist, recently during one of Oprah's show he mentioned the weight loss supplement to be used is Irvingia Gabonensis.


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I'm sure a lot of you didn't realize it, but the moment you picked up your first BlackBerry, your IQ grew exponentially (well, kinda). A really well-thought out article in the New York Times profiles the use of the BlackBerry as an avenue to take when a bet just needs to be settled (or for any other instant information gratification). Doctors using Google in front of a patient, bookies using Wikipedia - what's next?
It's like the classic scene in Woody Allen's 1977 film "Annie Hall,†when Alvy Singer imagines how he would like to reply to the know-it-all standing behind him in line for a movie and pontificating about Marshall McLuhan. Now, instead of pulling McLuhan out from behind a poster to scold, "You know nothing of my work,†Alvy could just pull out his BlackBerry and shove the Wikipedia entry in the guy's face.
I really want to hear from you folks about this one. I love just sitting back at the bar and hearing pals spout on about topics, silently checking into my BlackBerry to put them in their place when they misplay their information (and you better believe they think I'm a jerk for doing so). So, recently settled a bet between you and the girlfriend? Boosted your knowledge with a quick Wiki search? Let me know what's up.


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In debates over the best way to prepare teachers some argue that easing entry into teaching is necessary to attract strong candidates, while others argue that investing in high quality teacher preparation is most promising. Most agree that we lack a strong research basis for understanding how to prepare teachers. This paper estimates the effects of features of teachers' preparation on teachers' value-added to student test score performance in Math and English Language Arts. Results indicate variation across preparation programs in the average effectiveness of the teachers supplied to New York City schools. Preparation directly linked to practice appears to benefit first year teachers.
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Tegan Moss
Tegan Moss is one of the stars of the upcoming film Lloyd the Conqueror. She was gracious enough to sit down and answer a few of our questions. And first, let us say a HUGE thank you to Ms. Moss for taking the time to answer some of our questions. It's not every day that celebrities take a moment to talk larp and we definitely appreciate it! She plays the part of Cassandra, the local women's self defense instructor turned larper. She is invited out to join Lloyd's larp team under the guise of beating some folks with foam weapons. But Cassandra doesn't stop there, she dives right in, plays her part and becomes an intricate part of the "Forces of Light". Tegan's performance in the film was spot on for a gung-ho first time larper. Don't let her good looks fool you, she can hold her own in the midst of the toughest larp combat around. And, to top it all off, she was hilarious. But don't take our word for it, go see the film! If you live in Toronto or New York the film will be premiering on the 21st and 26th of this month respectively. Go see it!


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I have found in OpenVG a lot can be done with rect, rounded rect, circle and text, I suspect the same can be done with the simplest SVG.
Nasal generated SVG is outside my comfort zone at the moment, I need to upgrade my PC as it will not run FG.
At the moment I cannot even see how the text in some of the SVG files is done.
If it is via paths then that might be slower than letting the Pi to use it's native OpenVG text method.
I just found out Lazarus/Free Pascal can do SVG and has a SVG viewer as part of the bgracontrols library.
I may end up combining the SVG and Lazpaint into an instrument design tool that makes a more native Pi OpenVG file.
It probably would be possible to even use this as a PC based SVG display with even Pi's able to run Laz/fpc too.
One of the issues (advantage?) with Pi' is there is so many way to do things these days.
The latest Pi OpenGL drivers are getting pretty good now too, which opens up another method.
That Canvas.draw link is giving me ideas.
What I want to figure out is the minimum, simplest software needed to make a Raspberry Pi Zero useful as separate instrument displays.
I noticed telnet was/can be used to send the relevant data out.
That would require a Ethernet Pi, perhaps a Pi3B+ and with a Cluster hat and 4 x Zeros I could do a system with 5 HDMI/DVI monitors.
That would make a full NG glass cockpit possible, use a wide 1920x1080 screens with a bezel to split the display into two?
I like the Android display idea as they have touch screens so I see the advantage of the Phi/Browser based software.
Anyway you guys have giving me lots to read and try to play catchup.
I have yet to benchmark my OpenVG methods, which is why I want to try using existing FG stuff.
I also want to make sure it is not FG/Nasal specific but a generic method of using OpenVG/OpenGLES on Pi's for instrument displays.
That way I or anyone can make Star Trek or Orville bridge /engineering/medical ….displays as well as real air/space vehicle simulated displays.
Or car dashboard for a racing simulator for the kid.
Or to design UI's for any Pi based instrument
Pi Zero's are very low priced and second hand DVI monitors can be free or <$20.
Those with USB ports are useful and the 5V can power the Zero or even a Pi A+ or B+.
Thanks for the ADI ball link, getting my head around that is why I stopped developing this idea in 2017.
https://ultibo.org/forum/viewtopic.php? ... =PFD#p5409
Really would love to see how this is coded in a real glass screen display.
Currently I suspect I might have to use OpenGLES.
I know that Pi's can handle at least 20,000 triangles at 60fps.
Even 3D instruments won't need that unless you want to do lighting and shadow effects
What changes, will just be a few properties and if the Pi just get those it does not need a redraw of the whole display.
Pi's in effect become cheap graphical coproccessors for Nasal?
I don't intend to make any FG feature requests or improvements as I have only a basic understanding of how FG works.
In fact it is probably better if I stay in the dark and not get too distracted.
I now know enough to keep me busy for some time.
Will get back here when something works, which at my current rate of progress might be a year or two


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I am just an ordinary adult who isn't young – and that's that
20 April, 2017
• I WAS delighted to read Martin Adeney's article on older people (Few people seem old to themselves, April 6).
I'm 81. The only thing I disagreed with was the bit about Doris Lessing saying older women are invisible.
They needn't be and I'm sure plenty of them aren't. They could always try wearing a hat. I've been prowling round Hampstead in my trilbies and fedoras for years – people even stop me and ask me about them.
But enough of these frivolities. Just as it says in the article, I have virtually a full-time "career" in heritage and museum work. Two historic houses and the Royal Academy of Music museum keep me nicely occupied. Though I sometimes think if one more visitor, or person, I tell about this says: "How nice to keep your brain active" I will scream.
I'm fluent in three European languages, I always have been, which comes in handy for what I do, and I'm going to go on doing it.
I'm sorry to say I'm starting to shrink away from my contemporaries because they seem to be unable to stop going on about how old they are. They can make you feel very uncomfortable when they express amazement that you are still getting around.
I wondered what would happen when, after over 20 years in my two other workplaces, I was asked if I would like to help in the RAM Museum.
What would the students think? Well, nothing, apparently. In the two-and-a-half years I have been there not one of them, or the staff, has treated me like an old lady. I used to sing on a professional basis, so I know where they are coming from. I hope.
Of course, as soon as I expressed my pleasure at this to other older people, the attitude was that I was mothering young people.
Yes, undergrads start at 18 – but try playing mum to a bunch of hard-working late-20-somethings on the open course, and I don't think you'd get very far!
I have no family and I would be very much lonelier than I am if I did not do these things.
I entertain, too, and have had to get used to the situation that younger (and I only mean about 10 years younger) people never return my hospitality.
I really don't look back much at all. I have a tiny income and I'm too busy wondering how I'm going to pay my bills.
As far as I'm concerned I'm just an ordinary adult who isn't young. And that's that.
And I know it's rare, but I can thank genetics that I have the brown hair I have always had. And I know an American lady who is over 90, and she has too.
It's been good to sound off – thanks for reading me.
Pattison Road, NW2


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I thought there was something fishy about this David Hasselhoff drunk tape nonsense (shown below). It smelled like very clever publicity to me, though why anyone would want to be filmed drunk and slobbering over a Wendy's cheeseburger and potentially hurt his relations with his family is a mystery.
But guess what? The Hoff has an autobiography coming out May 15! I'm sure it's just a coincidence though. ;)
The title, by the way, is Don't HassleThe Hoff. Jeez, it's one thing for others to call you "The Hoff," but calling yourself that?
The book has a lot of (supposedly) juicy details, including Hasselhoff's revelation that he knows that Baywatch was a sexist show.


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- Elaborate scan scheduling options.
- Good detection of Windows malware.
- Simple device control.
- Includes online cybersecurity training.
- Poor results in our hands-on antiphishing test.
- Slow scans in testing.
- No longer certified by independent labs.
You've surely learned by now that you can't go without antivirus protection on your PCs. Even if you try, you can't, because Windows activates its own built-in antivirus. But don't forget that your Macs also need protection. Yes, macOS isn't nearly the target that Windows is for malware writers, but it's far from immune. ESET Cyber Security (for Mac) combines Mac antivirus protection with a collection of useful bonus features, though admittedly, the bonus features don't pack the punch they do under Windows. It seems effective, though since it no longer has certification from independent labs, it's hard to be sure.
Installation on the Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch I use for testing went quickly and didn't require a restart. As with the Windows edition, you must decide during installation whether to participate in ESET's LiveGrid online analysis system. You also must actively choose whether the antivirus should detect low-risk PUAs, or potentially unwanted applications; there's no predefined setting. After an initial antivirus signature update, your protection is fully active.
Instead of a cyborg's steely gaze, the spacious main window emphasizes two large monitor-shaped icons, representing computer security and security of your web and email connections. A green background with a checkmark means everything's fine. If there's a problem, the corresponding monitor turns red and the program displays an explanation, with a link to set things right. A simple menu down the left side gives you access to all the program's features.
Scanning and Scheduling
ESET's default Smart Scan checks locations where malware is typically found, as well as looking for active malware. The last time I tested ESET, this scan finished in 21 minutes, which is quite a bit longer than the typical product's quick scan. This time around, on the same test Mac, it needed a surprising 51 minutes to finish. Kaspersky managed a quick scan in one minute, Symantec Norton Security Deluxe (for Mac) in slightly less time, and Webroot in just 15 seconds. Clearly Smart Scan isn't directly comparable to the typical quick scan.
I also timed an in-depth scan, which I assume corresponds to the full scan in other products. Last time around that took 38 minutes. This time…I'm not sure. It was still running when I quit for the day, and because the Mac went to sleep overnight, the scan log reported a duration in excess of 14 hours, clearly incorrect. If I assume the same ratio be0tween the two smart and full scans, this time around would have been about 1.5 hours, the longest of any current product. The current average is 27 minutes. Sophos took 45 minutes for a full scan, and ClamXAV (for Mac) needed 42 minutes.
The custom scan lets you choose specific drives or folders, with options to choose all removable drives, network drives, and so on. For reasons I don't entirely grasp, there's an option to scan without cleaning.
Many Mac antivirus products skip the concept of scheduled scans, figuring that real-time protection should take care of any malware that turns up after the initial full scan. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac, Kaspersky, and Sophos are among those that don't bother with scheduling.
Those that do let you schedule scans typically offer a simple choice of daily, weekly, or (sometimes) monthly scans. ESET's scheduler leaves all of these in the dust. Without any effort on your part, it schedules a startup file check after every user login and every signature update, and also schedules regular updates. But that's just the start.
You can add your own scheduled scans and updates, and even use the scheduler to launch an arbitrary application. Tasks can run daily, weekly, or at an interval you define. You can also schedule scans to every time specific events occur. These include computer startup, the first startup each day, new virus signatures, user login, and real-time detection of malware. It's an elaborate system, yet it's not difficult to use.
ESET is one of the many Mac antivirus programs that also aims to eliminate Windows malware. True, there's no direct danger of infection, but your Mac could become a carrier. For a simple test, I copied my Windows malware samples to a USB drive. When I plugged that drive into the Mac, ESET asked for permission to scan it, and the scan wiped out 93 percent of the samples. That's quite impressive, beaten only by Webroot and Sophos Home Premium (for Mac), both of which eliminated 100 percent of the Windows malware samples.
ClamXAV and ProtectWorks AntiVirus (for Mac) both jumped in to scan the USB drive immediately, without waiting for permission. Alas, their enthusiasm fell short as far as actual protection goes. Both detected just 43 percent of the Windows-based samples.
Pricing and OS Support
As with the Windows antivirus, you pay $39.99 per year for a single ESET license. You can add more licenses for $10 each, up to a total of five. Pricing for Bitdefender and Kaspersky is similar; Webroot too, though Webroot's three-license price is $49.99. Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac also costs $39.95 for a single license, but if you want more than one, the price jumps to $79.95, which lets you mix and match three licenses, installing antivirus on macOS and a security suite on Windows.
Intego Mac Internet Security X9 lists at $99.99 per year to protect three Macs. For $89.99 per year you can install Norton on up to five devices running macOS, Windows, or Android. To be fair, these higher prices come with significantly more features. If price is a problem, you can choose Avira or Sophos, which don't cost a thing.
ESET used to support more operating system versions than the other Mac antivirus tools I've reviewed, going all the way back to Snow Leopard (10.6). The current edition quite reasonably requires Mavericks (10.9) or later. McAfee and Trend Micro require El Capitan (10.11) or better. And if you want to use Norton or Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac, you need at least Sierra (10.12).
No Lab Test Results
For my Windows antivirus reviews, I supplement my hands-on testing with test results from four independent testing labs. In truth, if the results don't jibe, I give more weight to the lab results. For macOS antivirus, lab results are even more important, because I'm no Mac coder—my hands-on testing tools are strictly for Windows.
The last time I reviewed this product, it had certification from AV-Test Institute and AV-Comparatives, the two labs I follow that extend their testing to macOS products. Since that time, ESET has vanished from the testing pool in both labs. It didn't receive certification, not because of any fault in the product but because it wasn't tested.
To be fair, the labs frequently change their pools of products for testing. The first time I rounded up Mac antivirus product reviews, every product had at least one lab certification. As you can see in the chart above, almost half of the products don't have current lab certification either from AV-Test or AV-Comparatives.
Malware Protection Online
When it comes to protecting against attacks that come in via the web or email, ESET works behind the scenes, independent of any email client or browser. It sifts out any malware that enters the system via POP3 or IMAP email, and it replaces dangerous pages with a warning. You don't need a browser extension the way you do with Avira, Bitdefender, McAfee AntiVirus Plus (for Mac), and many others.
On Windows systems, I challenge the antivirus with a selection of malware-hosting URLs collected in the past few days. Products get credit for blocking access to the URL or for detecting and eliminating the malware download. That test doesn't translate well to the Mac, because all my sample URLs relate to Windows malware.
Phishing sites, on the other hand, aren't tied to any specific platform. If you log on to a fraudulent copy of PayPal from the hidden browser in your Nintendo Switch, you've lost your account just as thoroughly as if you made that mistake on a Mac, or a Windows box. Sure, if you're sharp you can spot the frauds yourself, but it's nice to have some help from your antivirus.
My phishing protection test starts when I scour the web for newly reported possible frauds. I make sure to include plenty that haven't yet been analyzed and blacklisted. Using a test utility, I wrote myself, I simultaneously launch these URLs in Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer, relying on each browser's built-in phishing protection. For a Windows-based test I can also use that utility to test the antivirus; on the Mac, I've become a button-mashing whiz at copy/pasting URLs into the browser.
ESET fared poorly in this test, detecting just 73 percent of the verified fraudulent pages. Tested at the same time, with the same list of URLs, ESET NOD32 Antivirus did better, but even its score of 85 percent is low.
McAfee and Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus (for Mac) scored much higher, detecting 100 percent and 97 percent of the phishing sites respectively. In addition, these two precisely matched the performance of their Windows-based equivalents. Granted, ESET's score is an improvement since my previous test, when it managed only 58 percent protection, but other products have done much better.
Bonus Features
Security companies often offer Windows products in three tiers: basic antivirus, security suite, and feature-packed security mega-suite. However, it's not uncommon for them to pile on so many bonus features in the antivirus that you'd think it's a suite itself. In the Mac realm, that pattern doesn't generally apply. Most companies just offer an antivirus, without the cornucopia of bonus features. That said, ESET does offer more extras than many.
I should point out that ESET does offer an enhanced edition called ESET Cyber Security Pro. For $10 more per year, this edition adds firewall and parental control, making it a kind of suite. However, in the Mac realm most users are satisfied with antivirus protection, plus whatever bonuses the antivirus includes.
On Windows, NOD32 antivirus includes a device control system that goes beyond similar features that other companies reserve for their top-tier suites. You can create detailed permission rules for many types of devices, among them card readers, imaging devices, USB drives, and Bluetooth devices. You could, for example, ban removable drives in general, but make exceptions for devices you've verified as safe, or allow yourself permissions not granted to other users.
ESET's Mac equivalent of Device Control is much less elaborate, simply offering removable media blocking. When you enable it, you can block the use of five media types: CD-ROM, Firewire, USB, iOS, and Other. Blocking is all-or-nothing for each media type. If you want to connect, say, a USB drive, you must temporarily disable this feature.
A page titled Tools includes a list of running processes. As with the similar Windows feature, it draws on ESET's LiveGrid database to show the risk level and number of users for each process, as well as how long ago ESET first detected the process. You can access the scheduler from the Tools page, and also view log files, check protection statistics, and examine quarantined threats. Finally, there's an option to send a wonky file to ESET's researchers for evaluation.
On the Help tab, there's a direct link to open a help ticket, with the option to paste in details about your hardware, operating system, and ESET installation. You can also open the extensive help system, or search the knowledge base. There's even a page that links to ESET's online cybersecurity training—access to this training is a perk of your subscription.
A Helpful Antivirus
In the past, two independent testing labs have certified ESET Cyber Security (for Mac) as a capable Mac antivirus. Chances are good that it's just as effective as ever, but those labs didn't include ESET in their latest tests, so it doesn't have current certifications. Its help system goes beyond most competitors, and its collection of bonus features includes security training, but in our hands-on phishing protection test it didn't do so well, even lagging its own Windows version.
You can get good antivirus protection for your Mac from ESET, but Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac and Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac remain our Editors' Choice products in this realm, and these two retain certification from both labs.
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Planet Gamma Beta Delta Oblique/97/5 Category Kappa Sigma 4, informally known as Gryben was a temporal enclave to which all unauthorised time capsules travelling within the time vortex were diverted, in order to be catalogued and questioned as to why they were in the vortex. The planet was Gallifreyan territory, a bubbleworld located at the Despond Irregularity. According to Coordinator Narvin, a lot of the cases were due to aliens saying either that they were political prisoners or that their planet was on the point of collapsing.
The inhabitants grouped themselves according to which species they were. In the human outpost, a Free Time agent, Nepenthe, lived. (AUDIO: Weapon of Choice)
Robert Knox bought a TARDIS from a Nekkistani on Gryben. (AUDIO: Medicinal Purposes)