Preterm labor is defined as the presence of uterine contractions of sufficient frequency and intensity to effect progressive effacement and dilation of the cervix prior to term gestation (between 20 and 37 wk). Preterm labor precedes almost half of preterm births and preterm birth occurs in approximately 12% of pregnancies and is the leading cause of neonatal mortality in the United States.[1‚ 2] In addition‚ preterm birth accounts for 70% of neonatal morbidity‚ mortality‚ and health care dollars
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Drug Delivery Systems METHODS IN MOLECULAR B I O L O G Ytm John M. Walker‚ Series Editor 459. Prion Protein Protocols‚ edited by Andrew F. Hill‚ 2008 458. Artificial Neural Networks: Methods and Applications‚ edited by David S. Livingstone‚ 2008 457. Membrane Trafficking‚ edited by Ales Vancura‚ 2008 456. Adipose Tissue Protocols‚ Second Edition‚ edited by Kaiping Yang‚ 2008 455. Osteoporosis‚ edited by Jennifer J. Westendorf‚ 2008 454. SARS- and Other Coronaviruses: Laboratory
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cargo express services Integrators Competitiveness Service factors Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Importance–performance analysis a b s t r a c t This paper explores the relative importance of factors that influence the adoption of air express delivery service‚ and evaluates the competitiveness of air cargo express carriers in the Korean market. Our AHP analysis shows that accuracy and promptness are the two most influential factors to competitiveness‚ and that DHL is most competitive in the Korean
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Case 2: On-Time Package Delivery Michael Bushmann Erika Thompson Jocelyn Russell Katlin Eason Mark Hogan MKT 452- Sales Management November 14‚ 2012 Overall‚ we felt that Wayne Jacobson – Senior Vice President of Sales performed his responsibilities very well. Furthermore‚ it was good to see that he was so vested into figuring out the problems of the company. Ultimately‚ the negative effects that were found could be detrimental to the sales personnel
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Marks：_______/100 Title Service Delivery of Non-governmental Organizations: The Case of Emergency Response of CARE to Haiti Earthquake Abstract: In this case study‚ the author will give a review on the service delivery of CARE in Haiti after the earthquake happened in January‚ 2010. Through the case study‚ the services delivered by CARE are presented. By analyzing the case‚ we can know much better on how NGOs carry out the service delivery in a specific area and what the results are
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Components of Labor *The 4 P’s: • passage • passenger • powers • psyche i. PASSAGE • refers to pelvis & soft tissues which include: lower uterine segment‚ cervix‚ vaginal canal • 2 pelvic measurements --Necessary to determine adequacy: diagonal conjugate- narrowest at inlet; transverse diameter- narrowest at outlet • If disproportion occurs usually the pelvis (If fetus presents in unusual position); could be R/t mother: being < 4’9” tall being < 18 years old Underwent
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nurse‚ I know that nursing is all about the compassion you show to patients. In order to be a good nurse‚ one has to understand both the physical and emotional needs of their patients. A good nurse allows their ethics to guide their nursing. My vision of nursing will not only encompass the care I give to patients‚ but also the care I provide for the community in which I live. Nursing is rooted in public service and the desire to help others. I hope that my philosophy of nursing will incorporate my
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Domino’s Pizza‚ Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) is an international pizza delivery corporation headquartered in Ann Arbor‚ Michigan‚ United States. Founded in 1960‚ Domino’s is the second-largest pizza chain in the United States.[1] Domino’s currently has nearly 9‚000 corporate and franchised stores[2] in 60 international markets[3] and all 50 U.S. states. Domino’s Pizza was sold to Bain Capital in 1998 and went public in 2004. Domino’s menu features pizza‚ pasta‚ oven-baked sandwiches‚ wings‚ boneless chicken
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Final Project Documentation for Video Game Delivery Project Prepared by: Video Game Delivery Project Team Date: 6/21/04 I. Project description The Video Game Delivery Project is a case study our group chose‚ that attempts to establish a website in which customers can pay a monthly membership fee. Included in that fee‚ would be an unlimited ability to rent video games through our website. Also included‚ will be dependable shipping service‚ both to and from the customer. We have done
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