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Q: Concatenate Rows into String with Many to Many Joins I have a query that is working for almost all my data scenarios...except one.  I have a master table, a detail table (with one to many line items), and many description tables that join to the detail table (Code Descriptions, etc).  I need to concatenate all detail records into one string value so that I have one record per master record.  So if there's 3 details for the master record, all values need to be concatenated into one record to represent the master.
My issue comes when the Master record has multiple detail records but the detail records don't have a match to the description tables 1 to 1.  For instance, in my scenario the master record has 3 detail records which only one of the detail records has a description record.  So 1 to 3 to 1, Master to Detail to Description.  This is causing an issue.  When trying to concatenate the records the code is not working because of the NULL value created from the Detail to Description join.  The only way I can seem to get this to work is to do a Distinct sub-query and then do my concatenation logic on the outside of that.  I feel like there has to be a better way or that I am simply missing something.  I provided example code below to show my issue.  There are 3 selects that get run.  The first is the flat result with all records from the joins.  The second is my original logic showing the flaw.  The third is a working version that I am hoping someone knows how to do better.  I greatly appreciate any help with this issue.
DECLARE @Notification table(
    SystemID int NOT NULL,
    NotificationID int
    );

DECLARE @NotificationItems table(
    SystemID int NOT NULL,
    NotificationID VARCHAR(100),
    LineItem VARCHAR(100)
    );

DECLARE @NotificationCauses table(
    SystemID int NOT NULL,
    NotificationID VARCHAR(100),
    LineItem VARCHAR(100),
    TestValue VARCHAR(100)
    );

INSERT INTO @Notification
SELECT 40,1 UNION
SELECT 40,2 UNION
SELECT 40,3 UNION
SELECT 40,4
INSERT INTO @NotificationItems
SELECT 40,1,1 UNION
SELECT 40,1,2 UNION
SELECT 40,1,3 UNION
SELECT 40,2,1 UNION
SELECT 40,2,2 UNION
SELECT 40,3,1
INSERT INTO @NotificationCauses
SELECT 40,1,1,'Code_A' UNION
SELECT 40,2,1,'Code_B' UNION
SELECT 40,2,2,'Code_C' UNION
SELECT 40,3,1,'Code_D'

--SELECT  *
--FROM    @Notification
--SELECT  *
--FROM    @NotificationItems

SELECT *
FROM    @Notification AS n
LEFT OUTER JOIN @NotificationItems AS ni
    ON n.NotificationID = ni.NotificationID
    AND n.SystemID = ni.SystemID
LEFT OUTER JOIN @NotificationCauses AS nc
    ON ni.NotificationID = nc.NotificationID
    AND ni.SystemID = nc.SystemID
    AND ni.LineItem = nc.LineItem

SELECT DISTINCT n.SystemID, n.NotificationID
,SUBSTRING(
    (
        SELECT DISTINCT
         CASE WHEN LTRIM(RTRIM(ni1.LineItem)) <> ISNULL('','') THEN ', '+ni1.LineItem ELSE '' END AS [text()]
        FROM @NotificationItems AS ni1
        WHERE ni1.SystemID = ni.SystemID AND ni1.NotificationID = ni.NotificationID --AND a1.LineItem = a.LineItem
        ORDER BY 1
        FOR XML PATH ('')
    ), 2, 1000) AS [LineItem]
,SUBSTRING(
    (
        SELECT DISTINCT
         CASE WHEN LTRIM(RTRIM(nc1.TestValue)) <> ISNULL('','') THEN ', '+nc1.TestValue ELSE '' END AS [text()]
        FROM @NotificationCauses AS nc1
        WHERE nc1.SystemID = nc.SystemID AND nc1.NotificationID = nc.NotificationID --AND nc1.LineItem = nc.LineItem
        ORDER BY 1
        FOR XML PATH ('')
    ), 2, 1000) AS [TestValues]
FROM    @Notification AS n
LEFT OUTER JOIN @NotificationItems AS ni
    ON n.SystemID = ni.SystemID
    AND n.NotificationID = ni.NotificationID
LEFT OUTER JOIN @NotificationCauses AS nc
    ON ni.SystemID = nc.SystemID
    AND ni.NotificationID = nc.NotificationID
    AND ni.LineItem = nc.LineItem

SELECT DISTINCT SystemID, NotificationID
,SUBSTRING(
    (
        SELECT DISTINCT
         CASE WHEN LTRIM(RTRIM(a1.LineItem)) <> ISNULL('','') THEN ', '+a1.LineItem ELSE '' END AS [text()]
        FROM @NotificationItems AS a1
        WHERE a1.SystemID = a.SystemID AND a1.NotificationID = a.NotificationID --AND a1.LineItem = a.LineItem
        ORDER BY 1
        FOR XML PATH ('')
    ), 2, 1000) AS [LineItem]
,SUBSTRING(
    (
        SELECT DISTINCT
         CASE WHEN LTRIM(RTRIM(a1.TestValue)) <> ISNULL('','') THEN ', '+a1.TestValue ELSE '' END AS [text()]
        FROM @NotificationCauses AS a1
        WHERE a1.SystemID = a.SystemID AND a1.NotificationID = a.NotificationID --AND a1.LineItem = a.LineItem
        ORDER BY 1
        FOR XML PATH ('')
    ), 2, 1000) AS [TestValues]
FROM
(
SELECT DISTINCT n.NotificationID, n.SystemID, ni.LineItem, nc.TestValue
FROM    @Notification AS n
LEFT OUTER JOIN @NotificationItems AS ni
    ON n.SystemID = ni.SystemID
    AND n.NotificationID = ni.NotificationID
LEFT OUTER JOIN @NotificationCauses AS nc
    ON ni.SystemID = nc.SystemID
    AND ni.NotificationID = nc.NotificationID
    AND ni.LineItem = nc.LineItem
) AS a

A: I have cleared up the query and that's the result
SELECT n.SystemID, n.NotificationID
     , SUBSTRING((SELECT COALESCE(', ' + ni.LineItem, '') [text()]
                  FROM   NotificationItems AS ni
                  WHERE  ni.SystemID = n.SystemID
                    AND  ni.NotificationID = n.NotificationID
                  ORDER BY 1
                  FOR XML PATH ('')
                 ), 2, 1000) AS [LineItem]
     , SUBSTRING((SELECT COALESCE(', ' + nc.TestValue, '') [text()]
                  FROM   NotificationItems AS ni
                         INNER JOIN NotificationCauses nc
                                 ON ni.SystemID = nc.SystemID
                                AND ni.NotificationID = nc.NotificationID
                                AND ni.LineItem = nc.LineItem
                  WHERE ni.SystemID = n.SystemID
                    AND ni.NotificationID = n.NotificationID
                  ORDER BY 1
                  FOR XML PATH ('')
                 ), 2, 1000) AS [TestValues]
FROM   Notification n

Those are the "smell" founded:

*

*the ISNULL('', ''), it really does nothing, replaced with blank string '' (more to come)

*the FROM of the main select, there are three table when only one is really used, the unused two are removed, that needed an update of the FROM and WHERE condition subqueries

*the DISTINCT of the subqueries, again it does nothing, stripped away

*the CASE in the subqueries add a comma before a value, if the trimmed value is not null, that is exactly what COALESCE(', ' + value, '') does (if the trim is needed re-add it)
Everything else is only formatting the query my way, 'cause it's easier to read if it's formatted your way (something like review by refactoring)
Here is a SQLFiddle demo of the cleared query with the data provided

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Celebrating Women in STEM | Ginni Rometty | US
Celebrating Women In Stem Ginni Rometty
Celebrating Women in STEM | Ginni Rometty
Ginni Rometty began her career with IBM in 1981 as a systems engineer and worked her way to the top. She spent 40 years with the company before retiring in 2020 as one of approximately 29 female CEOs of S&P 500 companies.
"Ginni became Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of IBM in 2012 and retired from the company as Executive Chairman on December 31, 2020. During her tenure she made bold changes to reposition IBM for the future, investing in high value segments of the IT market and optimizing the company's portfolio. Under Ginni's leadership, IBM built out key capabilities in hybrid cloud, security, quantum computing, industry expertise, and data and AI, both organically and through acquisition. IBM acquired 65 companies during Ginni's tenure as CEO, including Red Hat, the largest acquisition in the company's history. She reinvented more than 50% of IBM's portfolio, built a $21 billion hybrid cloud business and established IBM's leadership in AI, quantum computing and blockchain, while divesting nearly $10 billion in annual revenue to focus the portfolio on IBM's high-value, integrated offerings."
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1945: The Dawn Came Up Like Thunder
A memoir of the final days of the Second World War from the London of the flying bombs to the liberation of the concentration camps.
Arthur Marshall, Sunday Telegraph
"1945 - we are lucky indeed to have it here chronicled in such absorbing,if often horrifying,detail. Future historians will bless Tom Pocock's name, for other pivotal periods of our world's troubled life were less well served ... one would have given much for Mr. Pocock's presence accompanied by a Leica, at the Battle of Hastings."
Marghanita Laski, Country Life
"It is hard to think of where Pocock was not in that eventful year... Pocock's story is that of the year as a whole, not only of his own experiences, rich, terrible, funny as these were... It is clear that young Pocock had not only an eye for events but a feel for them. On nothing is he better than of the sudden switch of feeling as the war ended."
John Grigg, Evening Standard
"A picture of that extraordinary year which will be an eye-opener to those (now a large majority) who did not live through it and intensely evocative to those who did. Tom Pocock writes unusually well... His idealism never inhibits his curiosity or his lively sense of the absurd... The book conveys to perfection the atmosphere of 1945, in which exhilaration was tinged with doubt and disgust."
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Local businesses help victims of human trafficking start a new life
By Becca Roberts On Dec 3, 2021
HAMPTON, Va (WAVY) – It's the gift time, and sometimes it's the small gifts that make the biggest difference. Local business owner helps trafficking survivors start new lives.
Smoothie Stop owner Kim Taylor purchases business licenses for six trafficking survivors. The women dream of opening different types of business, from cupcake makers to foreign language interpreters.
Taylor was blown away with the stories of women, including Olivia Reposa.
"I was just a piece of property, for someone I was just something they could take advantage of," said Reposa.
Alynna Edouard, another survivor, told us, "I was very ashamed. You feel disgusting. "
The women escaped the nightmare of their previous life with the dream of becoming entrepreneurs. Finding work is often difficult for survivors, many of whom often have criminal records.
Taylor's gift to her isn't a huge monetary donation, around $ 50 apiece, but it does mean the world to the women who receive it.
"I'm excited, God was very good to me," said Edouard.
"It means so much to them that they even care enough about offering it to us," said Reposa.
It means they have support and hope to build their own healthy life and business.
Taylor teamed up with Survivor Ventures to make their donation. The local non-profit organization focuses on job opportunities for trafficking survivors.
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# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-

__author__ = """Chris Tabor (dxdstudio@gmail.com)"""

# Inspired by
# http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10057443/
#   explain-the-concept-of-a-stack-frame-in-a-nutshell

if __name__ == '__main__':
    from os import getcwd
    from os import sys
    sys.path.append(getcwd())

from MOAL.helpers.display import Section
from MOAL.data_structures.abstract.stack import Stack

[docs]class StackFrame:

    def __init__(self, func, **kwargs):
        self.func = func
        self.data = kwargs

[docs]class StackTrace(Stack):

    def __init__(self):
        super(StackTrace, self).__init__()

    def call(self, func, **kwargs):
        frame = StackFrame(func, **kwargs)
        print('Pushing new function frame onto the stack {}'.format(frame))
        self.push(frame)

    def view(self):
        items = super(StackTrace, self).view()
        for k, item in enumerate(items):
            print('{} {} {}'.format(('-' * k) + '+', item.func, item.data))

[docs]def init():

    def foo():
        print('I am the foo func!')

    def foo2():
        print('I am the foo2 func!')

    def bar():
        print('I am the bar func!')
        foo()

    def bim():
        print('I am the bim func!')
        foo2()

    tracer = StackTrace()
    for name, func in locals().iteritems():
        if name is not 'tracer':
            func()
            tracer.call(func, name=name)
    with Section('Call Stack'):
        tracer.view()

if __name__ == '__main__':
    with Section('Stack frame examples'):
        init()

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Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage
December 22, 2020 VitalNews 0 Comments Benefits, Dosage, Effects, side
Sodium borate is a naturally-occurring compound composed of boron, oxygen, hydrogen, and sodium. Trace amounts are found in soil, water, plants, and animals, but it is most commonly found in sediments and sedimentary rock formations. Most sodium borate found in the United States comes from the seasonal lakes in the Mojave Desert in California.
Sometimes called borax or sodium tetraborate, sodium borate is widely used in cleaning products, cosmetics, and personal care products. Beyond its versatility in personal care products, researchers have discovered that boron is essential for plant health and that it may also be an essential building block to human health.
There is early evidence to suggest that it offers health benefits, including supporting bone health, improving nervous system functioning, reducing inflammation in the body, and balancing hormones.
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If you've never heard of the health benefits of sodium borate, you're not alone. It's only recently that scientists have discovered its importance for human health. Growing evidence shows that sodium borate offers a number of health benefits, including:
Researchers have known for many years that sodium borate is essential for the growth and maintenance of healthy bones. For starters, it acts as a "booster" for several of the most important bone-builders.
Calcium and magnesium—two minerals known to impact bone health—are affected by the presence or absence of sodium borate in the body. With too little sodium borate, calcium excretion increases, and magnesium uptake decreases, which is bad news for bone health. Fortunately, sodium borate supplementation can help.
A 2020 review of 11 studies involving boron's impact on bone health found that dietary supplementation of 3 milligrams per day (mg/day) of boron is helpful in supporting bone health in order to prevent osteoporosis and maintain adequate bone mineral density.
Dried plums, which are rich in boron and other nutrients, show promise for preventing bone loss in people who have gone through menopause, with the potential for long-lasting bone-protective effects. Five years after a one-year clinical trial, postmenopausal women who consumed 100 grams of dried plum per day had greater bone density higher than those who did not supplement with dried plum.
Sodium borate supplementation is showing promise as an effective treatment for osteoarthritis. Researchers believe it may be helpful in relieving arthritis pain because boron effectively increases calcium integration into cartilage and bone, strengthening these structures in the body.
A 2019 review of the impact on human health of naturally-occurring borates found in foods (fruits, nuts, herbs, and seeds), show that borates help provide significant reductions in knee discomfort as well as improved flexibility. The studies found that borates are a safe, effective way to improve mobility and reduce joint pain in both humans and animals.
Balances Sex Hormones
Estrogen and testosterone are two important sex hormones. Though sometimes thought of as female and male hormones, they are not exclusive—each has important functions in every person, regardless of sex. Sodium borate is known to help keep a healthy balance of both testosterone and estrogen in the body.
Testosterone, which is sometimes referred to as the "male" sex hormone, has many functions in the body, including building muscle and coordinating sex drive. Low testosterone levels can cause weakness, fatigue, depression, and sexual dysfunction.
One 2011 study found that men who received daily sodium borate supplementation experienced a significant increase in the testosterone levels in their bodies after only one week of supplementation. Sodium borate supplements also significantly increase testosterone in women, both before and after menopause.
One study of people who had gone through menopause who received sodium borate supplementation showed they had a significant increase of estrogen in the blood. Other studies, however, contradict these findings, suggesting that estrogen decreases after supplementing with sodium borate.
When ingested in larger-than-recommended amounts, sodium borate can cause unpleasant side effects such as:
Sodium borate has not yet been tested on people who are pregnant or who are breastfeeding, so speak with your healthcare provider before use.
Dosage and Preparation
Sodium borate is incredibly versatile. Some Asian cultures use sodium borate as a meat rub, tenderizer, or preservative. Ancient Egyptians used it in both medicine and mummification. In today's world, it is used for everything from laundry detergent, to personal hygiene products, to a health supplement.
If you are using sodium borate as a dietary supplement, it is important to follow the directions on the label for dosages. Taking excess amounts of the supplement can result in unwanted side effects. According to the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, adults should take no more than 20 mg/day.
Like so many other nutrients, the key to getting enough sodium borate in your diet is to eat a diet of whole, fresh foods. Most people are able to increase their intake of this compound through dietary sources. Most experts recommend increasing intake through dietary sources rich in boron, such as apples, bananas, almonds, lentils, and peanuts.
Those who supplement with sodium borate generally find 3 mg/day is enough to be safe and effective while also providing desired effects.
Many plant-based foods, such as almonds, raisins, and peanuts, are good sources of boron. Most research suggests that supplementation doses ranging from 1.5 to 6 mg per day is sufficient for most people's needs. Most sodium borate/boron can be found in most drugstores as an over-the-counter (OTC) product or online.
A Word From Verywell
More research is needed on the effectiveness of sodium borate and its health benefits. That said, current research suggests that sodium borate may be beneficial for balancing sex hormones, strengthening bones, and reducing arthritis pain.
Before you start supplementing with sodium borate (boron), consult with your healthcare provider first. They will be able to guide you to the right dosage amounts for your needs and the supplements that are right for you.
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Серж Тель (,  5 травня 1955, Нант, Франція) — французький дипломат, державний міністр Монако з 1 лютого 2016 до 1 вересня 2020 року.

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Місце народження — Нант, Франція. Здобув освіту в Національному інституті східних мов і цивілізацій і в Інституті політичних досліджень.

Як старший французький чиновник і дипломат Тель служив консулом і послом Франції в Монако з 2006 до 2016 року.

Призначений на посаду державного міністра Монако 1 лютого 2016 року, замінивши на ній Мішеля Роже.

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The shadow of the Sun King
'It has been said that Louis XIV invented France and Napoleon made it. Like Napoleon 150 years later, Louis found a country in turmoil and determined to turn it into a functional, modern state'
The Fate Of A Forgotten Ally
Halik Kochanski's magisterial work on the cruel and chaotic legacy of World War II in Poland is history at its best
Russia Against Napoleon by Dominic Lieven
How I Rewrote Polish History
Poland used to be written off as a failed state. But it has survived Nazism and communism to become a model for Europe
Duped by the Devil
Behind Closed Doors: Stalin, the Nazis and the West by Lawrence Rees


Kentucky nursing homes and nursing homes across the nation that receive funding from Medicare and Medicaid insured residents are obligated to take part in a yearly survey and certification procedure conducted by the state health department as required by federal law. Nursing Homes are required to be largely compliant with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and the state law. Nursing home guidelines obligate each nursing home to have its most recent survey results immediately available to be reviewed. The survey evaluates if the quality of care provided to the resident in the nursing home is in accordance with the law and follows the necessary guidelines.
What happens if a Nursing Home is found in Violation of guidelines and the law?
If a nursing home seems to be in violation of nursing home guidelines as well as the law, the federal law enforcement agency can deny payments for new residents admitted into the nursing home, give the nursing home a fine, take away Medicare and Medicaid certifications, place residents in different nursing homes, and require the nursing home to hire temporary new management.
What requirements must Nursing Homes follow for the Survey and Certification process?
If the yearly survey and certification reveals that a nursing home has failed to follow federal nursing home guidelines, then the violation is documented on a survey report form. If a staff member, resident or family member reports a violation then it must be verified using records, interviews and observations. If the violation is not verified then the nursing home will not be cited for the violation. When the survey panel decides that a violation has occurred, the panel then determines how serious the violation is. The panel considers whether or not the violation will put the nursing home and residents in danger or if the violation is harmful. Finally, the panel considers the frequency of the violation.
What can you do if you feel a Nursing Home Violation has occurred?
If you feel that a nursing home is in violation of federal nursing home guidelines, you should report the violation to the health department and they will investigate and hopefully take care of situation. If you have contacted the Kentucky health department and the violation has not been resolved or is still occurring, then you are strongly encouraged to contact an experienced and caring Kentucky nursing home attorney with the Higgins Firm. We consider nursing home violations to be very serious and we will work with the health department on your behalf to make sure the violation gets resolved properly or that you get the compensation you deserve for any injury that may have occurred as a result of this violation.


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Raul Ruiz & Beto O'Rourke
Compare the voting records of Raul Ruiz and Beto O'Rourke in 2017-18.
Represented California's 36th Congressional District. This is his 3rd term in the House.
Represented Texas's 16th Congressional District. This is his 3rd term in the House.
Raul Ruiz and Beto O'Rourke are from the same party and agreed on 92 percent of votes in the 115th Congress (2017-18).
Sept. 7, 2018 — Community Safety and Security Act
Sept. 6, 2018 — Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
June 20, 2018 — Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act
May 22, 2018 — Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act
Feb. 14, 2018 — TRID Improvement Act
Feb. 6, 2018 — Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018
Jan. 10, 2018 — To amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund
Dec. 21, 2017 — Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017
Dec. 7, 2017 — Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes
Sept. 28, 2017 — Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017
Sept. 28, 2017 — Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017
Sept. 14, 2017 — Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act
March 16, 2017 — VA Accountability First Act
Feb. 14, 2017 — Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act
Dec. 21, 2018 — Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act
Dec. 21, 2018 — Space Frontier Act of 2019
Dec. 20, 2018 — Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act
June 28, 2018 — Foster of Illinois Amendment No. 24
May 10, 2018 — Titus of Nevada Amendment No. 3
April 26, 2018 — DeFazio of Oregon Part A Amendment No. 42
Jan. 22, 2018 — Federal Register Printing Savings Act
Nov. 2, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act.
Sept. 25, 2017 — Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act
July 27, 2017 — Nadler of New York Part B Amendment No. 38
July 20, 2017 — Grijalva of Arizona Part C Amendment No. 3
July 14, 2017 — Lamborn of Colorado Amendment No. 15
July 13, 2017 — Nadler of New York Part B Amendment No. 6
July 13, 2017 — Jayapal of Washington Part B Amendment No. 5
June 28, 2017 — Hudson of North Carolina Amendment No. 4
June 23, 2017 — Davidson of Ohio Amendment No. 5
March 16, 2017 — Takano of California Part A Amendment No. 9
March 1, 2017 — Young of Iowa Part B Amendment No. 3


Older People in Acute Care is now a national improvement programme which also fits with the national Dementia Strategy. There is also a national inspection programme around Older People in Acute Care. The local collaborative between NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside has informed the national programme and our local team have worked to support this.
There is a need to ensure consistent, standardised, high-quality care for older people in acute care.
To improve the experience of older people in acute care through the delivery of a person-centred approach by November 2013.
A driver diagram has been developed with an associated measurement plan.
Achievements in patient experience, standardised screening, multi-disciplinary working, safety briefs and board rounds leading to enhanced communication. Other areas include open visiting, use of volunteers, nutrition, comfort rounding - supporting data is shown in charts 21-25.
A leadership meeting is planned in July 2013 to discuss sustainability and spread of the collaborative. Formal plans will be drawn up. The collaborative is being funded through third year funds in order to ensure sustainability. The fourth learning set is planned for December 2013, jointly with NHS Tayside.
The collection of data has been a challenge for teams and we need to look at a new way of collecting data that is more effective and less of a burden for teams. Early testing is underway using case note review to collect data relating to the patient journey. This involves looking through a patient's record, tracking the journey of care and collecting relevant data. The aim is to make this process multi-disciplinary and real-time so the team can ensure everything that needs to happen for the patient happens at the right time. The outcome for patients being that this will reduce the risk of harm and they will have a good experience of care.
The collaborative team are also looking at simplifying the measurement plan, by reducing the number of measures and ensuring that there is a balance when the teams report on the measures. An example of this can be seen with the complaints measure, which has a target of 300 days between complaints. Some areas have achieved this target; however, for other areas this may seem like an impossible target.
Building the 'dream team' to drive sustainable improvements to care is critical.
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Rare Disease : Episode 19
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Although currently limited, Michelle Petri, MD, MPH, explains that the drug market for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is growing. Dr Petri explains that because SLE is a heterogeneous disease that manifests in patients in many different ways, new agents to treat SLE will be classified into a series of different categories.
Dr Petri continues the discussion by exploring the future roles of these new agents which leads the panelists into a conversation about the costs of these treatment options.
Hugh Fatodu, RPh, MBA, and Dr Petri conclude that without proper data that review the long-term outcomes of agents for the treatment of SLE, it is difficult to estimate any economic benefits or advantages.
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Health care expert and lived experience panels came to a consensus on several aspects that should be considered in the decision to offer and continue active surveillance for prostate cancer.
Developing a terminology strategy that reflects real-world practice and industry standards can help data scientists and other allied data professionals efficiently and accurately identify clinically relevant insights that help improve the health of populations and individual patients.
The editors of The American Journal of Managed Care® reflect on the past year and discuss what they're looking forward to in 2023.
Terrance Mayes, EdD, and Loretta Erhunmwunsee, MD, FACS, discuss their new roles as chair and vice-chair, respectively, of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's (NCCN) new Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Directors Forum.
The government is allowing Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to delay returning hundreds of millions of dollars or more in government overpayments; a proposed new extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) might make birth control coverage more accessible for certain private insurance plans; a study found that students lost around 33% of their school year because of the pandemic's educational barriers and are struggling to regain that lost time.


The focus of the meeting is to address the launch of a school bus replacement program for local eligible districts that can apply for funding to purchase electric school buses. These buses will take the place of current high-emission diesel buses, most commonly used in school districts locally and throughout the nations.
Assembly Bill (AB) 134 provides funding to replace older heavy-duty vehicles, equipment and other diesel sources in our region with new, cleaner technologies. Assembly Bill (AB) 617 is a new effort that will bring opportunities to collaborate with disadvantaged communities to improve air quality in areas that need it the most. The meeting will include a public comment, question and answer portion for the community.
The public is invited to discuss the future of our air quality. The meeting is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 in the MDAQMD Governing Board Chambers at 14306 Park Ave. in Victorville.
For more information, visithttp://www.mdaqmd.ca.gov or contact MDAQMD Community Relations and Education Supervisor Ryan Orr at (760) 245-1661, ext. 3001 or Rorr@mdaqmd.ca.gov.


Analysis of EEG rhythms using custom-made MatLab application for processing of data collected during neurofeedback training in ADHD subjects.
INTRODUCTION: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that is prevalent throughout the world. It is believed that 5% of school aged children suffer from ADHD, with some estimates indicating as high as 10% may suffer from the disorder. Primarily, three subtypes of ADHD have been associated with certain electroencephalographic (EEG) abnormalities. The most common treatment for ADHD is medication. However, neurofeedback is considered an efficacious treatment for ADHD. It is proposed that neurofeedback training aimed to mitigate inattention and low arousal in ADHD will be accompanied by changes in EEG bands' relative power. DATA COLLECTION: Patients were 18 children with ADHD. The neurofeedback protocol used to train patients has focused attention training mode, which according to specifications, represents an EEG desynchronization measure. The neurofeedback protocol provides one numeric output for "Focus" and one numeric output for "Alertness". This does not allow for collecting information regarding changes of specific EEG bands' power within 2-45 Hz range. Therefore, data was collected for EEG bands through the use of BioExplorer and BioReview software. Each subject completed 12 sessions with a target length of 25 minutes per session. Additionally, IVA+Plus test and ABC behavioral survey measures were administered both pre- and post- neurofeedback. DATA PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS: Analysis was completed on each of the 25 min long twelve sessions using a custom-made MatLab application to determine the relative power of each of the EEG bands throughout each session and from the first session to the last session. Additional statistical analysis was performed to determine significant changes in relative power within sessions (from minute 1 to minute 25), and between sessions (from session 1 to session 12) for an individual patient using an ANOVA. Additionally, a correlation analysis was performed to determine possible correlations between the "Focus" measure and changes in relative power of Theta, Alpha, Low and High Beta, Theta/Alpha, Theta/Beta, and Theta/Low Beta and Theta/High Beta ratios. Additional measures of patients' post-neurofeedback outcomes were assessed using an audio-visual selective attention test and behavioral evaluation scores and analyzed through a paired t-test. RESULTS: Through statistical analysis of the data computed in the MatLab application, we determined that, as expected, Theta/Low Beta and Theta/Alpha ratios decreased significantly from Session 1 to Session 12 and from minute 1 to minute 25 within sessions. "Focus" measure also demonstrated a significant gradual increase from session 1 to session 12 and from minute 1 to minute 25 within sessions. The "Focus" measure of the protocol showed high negative correlation with both Theta/Alpha and Theta/Beta ratios. CONCLUSIONS: The findings will help in elucidation of neural mechanisms of neurofeedback aimed to improve focused attention in ADHD. Also, this analysis differs from those prior studies in the consideration of what is transpiring not only from session to session, but also within each session. Therefore, improvement can be indicated within a shorter number of sessions (i.e. 12) compared to previous protocols that required 30-40 sessions per subject to indicate statistically significant improvement either in EEG or clinical behavioral measures. Probably more than 12 sessions might contribute to better consolidation of results of operant conditioning using neurofeedback and currently, we have a study in progress that will compare outcomes of 12 vs. 18 sessions of neurofeedback using the same protocol.
Hillard, Brent, "Analysis of EEG rhythms using custom-made MatLab application for processing of data collected during neurofeedback training in ADHD subjects." (2012). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 620.


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Srinagar: The upper reaches of world famous Ski resort Gulmarg on Saturday received season's first snowfall.
Reports said that the Afarwat mountains at Gulmarg in northern Kashmir's Baramullah district received the snowfall bringing the temperature in Gulmarg considerably down.
Earlier in the day reports of snowfall were also received from central Kashmir's Sonamarg tourist resort.


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Nadigaiyar Thilagam is the bio-pic of a veteran south Indian actress named, Savitri. The twists and turns in her life are depicted in the movie and manages to get the audience closer to their favourite actress for one last time. Watch Nadigaiyar Thilagam movie on YuppFlix in full HD. Film Nadigaiyar Thilagam is directed by Nag Ashwin and cast Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan, Samantha Akkineni, Vijay Devarakonda. Movie released in 2018.


Have you ever been sure that there is a big brown trout hunkered down in the deepest parts of pocket water, but it's guarded by boulders, logs, and snags? And after losing 4 streamers you give up. You just lost $25, or an hour at the vise. Well, there might be a more effective way to present some meaty options to where you know the trophy fish lie. Jigged streamers. Fly fishermen and tiers have been solving problems with snags for dozens of years by having your fly ride hook point up. The classic Clouser Minnow is the most popular of this style fly, and for good reason. But, for this article, I am referring to a jigged streamer. It is a streamer tied on a hook that rides hook point up and has a shaft near the eye that is bent to maintain this hook point up profile.
Recently innovative fly tiers have taken a page out of bass fishing and tied jigged streamers to be fished deep and slow, able to bounce off of bottom structure. So why is this an effective technique to target large trout? Two words: Sculpin and Crawfish. Both of these food sources become increasingly important to large trout in watersheds that have an abundance of them. And, both of these food sources stay deep in the water column and move frequently in a vertical jig motion. Sculpin have no air bladder, so they sink when not swimming. When they do swim they scurry quickly across the bottom of the river, or swim up off of the bottom to a new feeding location and then sink back down. Crawfish, to escape predators, swim in a quick undulating swim up off the bottom, then sink back down when they are safe.


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Redknapp: Cantona Not In The Same Class As Henry
James Agberebi 0 May 12, 2020 9:37 am
Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp claims Manchester United legend Eric Cantona was 'not in the same league' as his French compatriot and Arsenal great Thierry Henry as a player.
Cantona is regarded as one of the club's all-time greats, and won four Premier League titles before retiring prematurely at the age of 31.
Cantona had already quit the game by the time Henry arrived England.
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But in a discussion over the Premier League's greatest foreign imports, Redknapp feels Henry was streets ahead of his fellow frenchman.
Speaking of Cantona on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: "He had big moments in the Premier League, he was just different.
"You felt there was a bit of that arrogance he created, there was so much mystique about him, you heard the rumours about him as a person…
"Look, I'm leaving myself open to a bit of ridicule here. I've played against a lot better players than him, trust me.
"But he just had that something special, in the big moments. If you're comparing to someone like Thierry Henry, for example, I don't think he'd be in the same league.
"But the influence that he had at United and the fact they still all sing his name tells you how much he is loved at that football club."
Redknapp witnessed United's Cantona-inspired dominance first hand in the early to mid-nineties.
Having seen off the challenge of Liverpool to seal the domestic title, Cantona grabbed United's late winner in the FA Cup final between the sides in 1996.
After helping United successfully defend the title the following year, Cantona announced his decision to retire.
"He [Cantona] wasn't necessarily the quickest, he had a fantastic touch, he'd bring people into play," Redknapp added.
"The big European nights, he perhaps didn't have the influence on those games, the big occasions. But I think it was the all round belief he gave that United team.
"Until you play against someone and you see their talent, you see sometimes how great they are. That was the same with Thierry. Everyone could see it but also playing against him made you realise it even more.
"Eric like all great players had time. That was the one thing I always noticed. Every time the ball went close to him it felt like he had a second more than everybody else. He was an incredibly talented player."
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Пятницкое (Близна) — село в Киреевском районе Тульской области России.

В рамках административно-территориального устройства входит в Большекалмыкский сельский округ Киреевского района, в рамках организации местного самоуправления включается в сельское поселение Бородинское.

География
Расположено на реке Упа. От Тулы — 25 км, от Алексина — 32 км.

Этимология
Этимология названия села:

 Близна — более древнее название, происходила от находящегося рядом урочища с одноимённым названием.
 Пятницкое — по преданию, дано селу вследствие обретения Месточтимой иконы святой великомученицы Параскевы Пятницы.

История

Главным занятием сельчан было земледелие, но многие занимались отхожим промыслом. С 1894 года в селе открыта земская школа.

На месте обретения иконы Параскевы Пятницы построен в 1725 году деревянный храм на средства сержанта Крюкова. К 1820 году церковь обветшала, что потребовалось заменить её новой. Церковь была разобрана, а на её месте сооружена деревянная часовня.

Постройка нового храма, в честь Преображения Господня начата в 1821 году на средства помещицы Глазовой Елены Ивановны, но за её смертью в этом же году строительство прекратилось на четырнадцать лет. В 1835 году на средства помещика Александрова Ивана Николаевича храм был построен и освящён. В 1893 году в трапезной части храма устроен предел в честь Параскевы Пятницы, а также сделаны другие поправки и подновление внутри храма.

Время возникновения прихода неизвестно. В приходе кроме села состояли деревни: Гремячево, Постино и Малиновка с общим числом прихожан в 1895 году 628 человек мужского пола и 696 женского. Штат церкви состоял из священника и псаломщика. Имелось церковной земли: усадебной — 2 десятины, полевой — 28 десятин, под кустарником — 4 десятины.

В 1937 году храм был закрыт, а здание передано под зернохранилище, которое практически полностью было впоследствии разрушено.

Достопримечательности

Церковь Божией Матери «Знамение»
Памятник архитектуры XVIII столетия. Церковь построена в 1725 году на средства помещика К.М. Языкова. В 1893 году на средства церковного старосты В. Косьмина в трапезной устроен предел святого Сергия Радонежского.

В советское время храм использовался для хозяйственных нужд. В настоящее время восстанавливается, проведена частичная реставрация. В данном храме был крещён митрополит Нижегородский и Арзамасский — Николай (Кутепов).

В церкви имеются раки:

 Частица Святой Земли с места гибели императора Николая II и всей его семьи.
 Частица Святой Земли из Иерусалима и греческого монастыря Мега-Спилео.

Усадьба Пятницкое
Усадьба Пятницкое (Крюково) организована в 1-ой четверти XVIII века дворянином, сержантом Крюковым, поставившим в 1725 году в селе деревянную Пятницкую церковь. В последней четверти XVIII века селом поочерёдно владели: генерал-поручик В.К. Кретов, который в 1781 году заменил старую церковь на новую деревянную Знаменскую с Пятницким приделом, и впоследствии его наследники. В середине и 2-ой половине XIX века — майор К. М. Языков (1799—1875), далее — его сын генерал-лейтенант М. К. Языков (1842—1887), в 1900-х гг. — жена С. А. Языкова.

После смерти прежней владелицы Е. И. Глазовой в 1821 году, усадьбу приобрёл лейтенант флота в отставке И. Н. Александров. В это время барский дом был бревенчатым. Сын Ивана Николаевича — Владимир Иванович в 1860-х годах занялся благоустройством усадьбы, при котором было построено большинство построек, а барский дом обложен кирпичом. Позже дом был расширен за счёт двух пристроек. Вся территория усадьбы была окружена стеной из местного известняка. Вокруг усадебных построек был разбит парк, который частично сохранился до наших дней.

После революции 1917 года в усадьбе разместилась коммуна для беспризорников и малолетних преступников. Впоследствии в усадьбе располагался детский дом. В годы Великой Отечественной войны 1941—1945 в усадьбе размещался госпиталь. В феврале 2012 года в доме произошёл пожар, который полностью уничтожил знание.

В настоящее время восстанавливается сохранившаяся Знаменская церковь 1872—1878 гг. Поблизости от апсиды храма находится некрополь дворянского рода Языковых.

Святой источник «Попов колодец»
Святой источник «Затьяновский» или «Попов колодец» расположен на северной окраине села Пятницкое. Святой источник освящён 18.08.2012 и над ним возведена надкладезная часовня.

Святой источник «Ильинский»
Святой источник находится у села Пятницкое, обустроен, как купель.

Братская могила шахтёров
На шахте № 20 треста «Болоховоуголь» произошёл пожар 25 сентября 1948 года, унесший жизни 56 шахтёров, в том числе 13 женщин. Погибшие были похоронены в могиле на кладбище села Пятницкое без указания фамилий и имён, под грифом «секретно». Спустя 55 лет после трагедии, в 2003 году, на месте погребения установили кирпичный памятник с мемориальной табличкой, на которой перечислены фамилии погибших.

Примечания

Литература
 Приходы и церкви Тульской епархии: извлечение из церковно-приходских летописей. Тула. Тип: Соколова и Фортунатова. 1895. Пятницкое. Стр. 57-58.
 Маяк. Общественно-политическая газета Киреевского р-на Тульск. Обл. Уникальные святыни в с. Пятницком. 17.07.2021 г.
 Д.и.н. Е. Е. Дроздова. Научный отчёт Государственного учреждения культуры Тульск.обл. "Объединение «Историко-краеведческий и художественный музей». 2015 г.
 А. Б. Чижов. Тульские усадьбы. Изд. Русск.усадьб. 2011. ISBN 978-5-902093-33-6.
 В. А. Левшин. Топографическое описание Тульской губернии. 1803.// Тула. Изд. Пересвет. 2006. 391 стр.

Населённые пункты Киреевского района


Practices of Enquiry was the first exhibition of teaching held at UAL, originally shown in Chelsea's Cookhouse Gallery, but subsquently shown in the Showroom Gallery in High Holborn. The exhibition included work from 11 UAL tutors, and played host to a series of events and workshops. As the sole graphic designer for the exhibition, my role involved developing the identity, designing all print & digital elements, and producing the exhibition signage.
The Practices of Enquiry identity is based on two elements of teaching and learning; the first is the structure and planning the tutors do before a lesson takes place. The second is the lesson itself, which can often break away from the plan and require improvisation. The colours are based on the first thing we learn when studying art & design (the primary colours).
The events flyer and publications were all risograph printed at Hato Press (by me), and were designed particularly for this printing method.
Photos of exhibition space (Cookhouse Gallery) by Ollie Cartlidge.


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Day 6 is a Canadian  radio program hosted by Brent Bambury, which airs Saturdays on CBC Radio One. The show presents a mix of the week's stories, including both news and cultural or entertainment topics, predominantly through interviews.

At the end of each episode, the program presents a "Riffed from the Headlines" segment, in which clips from three songs are spliced together as a clue to a news story from the previous week to which listeners are invited to send in guesses. This feature was retained from a similar segment in Bambury's prior series Go.

The program debuted on September 11, 2010, in the time slot formerly held by Go.

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Today we have a big announcement.
We're returning to the Public Theater this year with six new monologues.
And we're starting with a bang: the very first one will be on October 22nd, when we'll premiere AMERICAN UTOPIAS, my new monologue about Disney World, Burning Man, and the Occupy Wall Street movement. Here's the description:
Master storyteller Mike Daisey brings us a distinctly American vision of utopia—how we create public spaces in which we come together to act out our dreams of a better world. Daisey takes us everywhere to pursue the story: from Disney World and its nostalgic theme park perfection, to the drug-fueled anarchic excesses of Burning Man, to Zuccotti Park, where in the unlikeliest place the Occupy movement is born. Gunplay, giant glittery dildos, raving animatronic presidents, and brutal police actions come together to paint the landscape of our American dream.
This series is the culmination of a dream Jean-Michele and I have had for a few years—to stage a series that would let us create more monologues than is possible in a traditional theater season. Each month we'll be announcing the title and details of the next new piece.
This will be your only chance to see this work in New York—each monologue will be one night only. AMERICAN UTOPIAS is slated to tour around the country, but I don't know when it will be back in NYC again.
Tickets are limited, and you can order them HERE.
I hope you can join us for this event.
Be seeing you,
AMERICAN UTOPIAS
Created and Performed by Mike Daisey
Directed by Jean-Michele Gregory
Mike Daisey's groundbreaking monologues weave together autobiography, gonzo journalism, and unscripted performance to tell hilarious and heartbreaking stories that cut to the bone, exploring stories that define our age through Daisey's blend of hilarious comedy, brilliant observation, and pitch-perfect timing. This is a rare opportunity to see Daisey do what he does best: a master storyteller at the peak of his form, weaving new stories about the things that actually matter.
"A monologuist who always threatens to burst out of his chosen form—funny, literate and provocative."
"Sharp-witted, passionately delivered talk about matters both small and huge, at once utterly individual and achingly universal."
"The master storyteller—one of the finest solo performers of his generation."
"Daisey's skill is that he is able to talk about the historical and make it human, the personal and make it universal, so that the listener is both informed and transformed."
"A charismatic performer, his shows have the insightful hostility of the best comedy."
"Mike Daisey is funny, earnest, wonderful company and so smart he'd burn holes in the ground if he wasn't wearing shoes— he is an artist that the American theater needs, and one we would be lost without."
OSKAR EUSTIS, Artistic Director of The Public Theater


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An all time favourite the full wrap photo mug gives that panoramic feel to your special photograph for all to enjoy. There is no need for you to crop your photo before sending as we will do all that for you but obviously landscape images will work best. If we feel that your photo is'nt achieving a perfect enough look we will send you a mockup for you to approve before we go ahead and print it. This way we ensure you will be happy with the end result ensuring that your Personalised Photo Mug is a perfect way to capture that endearing photographic moment onto something that you use every day.


Take a step back in time and explore the history that makes the culture so fascinating.
11 nights hotel accommodation, meals as indicated, touring as specified, entrance fees, private vehicle transfers, two domestic flights and English-speaking local guide.
Venture into the remote west of China on this Silk Road itinerary, exploring rugged desert and mountain landscapes, fascinating historic sites and the central Asian cultures of this vast area.
This morning fly to Zhangye. On arrival you will be met by your guide for a visit to the Dafo or Grand Buddha Temple, with its gigantic thousand-year-old reclining Buddha.


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Q: Creating custom dialog using C# in MSI installer We(my project team) have an existing MSI installer for a VS 2010 windows application. There is a license file we are using to validate the windows installation. We are using the standard VS setup project to do the installation.
Currently, we are using a test box in the MSI installation to get the license file path, so the user has to manually copy and paste the license file path. I want to change this by adding a 'Browse file' button that shows browse file dialog to select license file and auto populates the textbox on selecting the file.
I have used the Orca tool to modify the UI for a adding a button next to the existing textbox in the installation UI.
My question is: Is it possible to write some C# managed code to show, say the Open file dialog to select the license file and then populate the text box.
I understand this is possible by writing C/C++ code.
I see a lot of people using WIX toolset for creating setup files. Right now, I cannot create a new setup installer project because it involves learning WIX and I do not have the time for that now.

A: I don't believe it is possible.
The out-of-the-box MSI does not support managed code, and therefore you will not be able to write a managed dialog.
You can, however, write a bootstrapper to attach a custom graphic interface to your installer. It is quite complicated, though.
I know you wrote you can not convert to WIX in this stage, but I can reassure you that if you know the MSI structure well, learning it will be quite easy.
And than, you can use SharpSetup to create a C# GUI to your installer.

A: This is possible (see tools like DTF which can wrap .NET code in an unmanaged DLL), but for the level of complexity of a custom action which calls GetOpenFileName and MsiSetProperty, I would suggest avoiding the extra dependency on the .NET framework.


Global Project Needs University Students To Mentor Peers In War Zones – Can You Help?
A new project to help university level students in areas impacted by war is currently looking for students around the world to get involved in its online peer-to-peer programme.
The Global Youth Development Initiative, which also matches professionals in a variety of fields with students, has been set up by lawyers and academics from around the world, and hopes to offer advice and guidance to students in war zones, many of whom have been unable to go back to their schools and universities to finish their courses.
The project needs university students, graduates and newly qualified professionals to offer support, delivered through online platforms like Skype and Whatsapp.
And if you can spare the time, we would be so grateful if you could forward this post on to anyone you feel might be interested and please do share with your networks online. Thank you so much.
This is an incredibly worthwhile project, which is needed now more than ever.
Thanks for posting this Natasha. We are very excited to connect these bright and motivated University students with their peers in university and graduate school programs around the world. Even a recent graduate would be a great peer mentor.


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Röchling continues to grow in medical and industrial technology
Acquisition of FRANK plastic AG, headquartered in Baden-Württemberg
Ideal complement to the product portfolio and production technologies
Location in the northern Black Forest reinforces the Röchling medical network
Mannheim, 20 July 2018… The Röchling Group has completed another step in its growth strategy. Subject to approval by the Cartel Office, the plastics specialist from Mannheim has acquired FRANK plastic AG, a medical and industrial technology provider headquartered in Waldachtal, Baden-Württemberg. Just a few weeks ago, Röchling acquired U.S. medical technology specialist Precision Medical Products.
"With this acquisition, we are continuing to pursue our growth strategy in the medical and industrial segment. FRANK plastic AG perfectly complements our product portfolio, our production technologies, and our customer structure," explained Prof. Hanns-Peter Knaebel, CEO of Röchling Group, who is also in charge of the Medical division. He went on to note that in terms of size, focus, technical expertise and cultural qualities, FRANK plastic AG fits very well into the network of Röchling companies. "Its Waldachtal site will be the starting point for national and international success," said Knaebel.
Joachim Lehmann, BU Director Medical Europe for the Röchling Group is confident that the partnership will be beneficial for FRANK plastic AG and the Röchling Group. "With FRANK plastic we have the option of cultivating additional client potential, especially in the growing medical technology market," commented Lehmann.
FRANK plastic AG is a family company rich in tradition. It was founded in 1940 in Waldachtal near Freudenstadt in the Black Forest and was acquired in 2013 by Ferdinand Piëch Beteiligungs GmbH. In recent years, it has grown from being a provider for various industry segments to a being manufacturer that focuses on the medical segment and other select industrial segments. In the 2017 financial year, the FRANK Group had 260 employees and revenues of EUR 32.4 million.
FRANK provides medical technology for such segments as cardiology, infusions, angiography (CT/MRI), surgery and ophthalmology. The company's industrial business supplies select segments with extrusion profiles, complex injection molding parts as well as valves, flow meters, and fittings. In the future it will work closely with Röchling Industrial.
"We decided to sell our shares in FRANK plastic AG and partner with the Röchling Group because we feel this offers the absolute best outlook for the future and for further growth – not just for the company but for the location as well," said Ferdinand Piëch of Ferdinand Piëch Beteiligungs GmbH. In light of the changes in medical product approval requirements by the EU in 2017, it is becoming increasingly difficult for smaller companies to stay competitive on this highly regulated market and to continue their growth in the years ahead. "Our alliance with the international corporate network of the Röchling Group gives the employees in Waldachtal good prospects for the future," added Piëch.
The Medical division of the Röchling Group focuses on the areas of pharmaceuticals (primary packaging and drug delivery systems), diagnostics / patient monitoring, life sciences (dialysis and infusions) and minimally invasive surgery / interventional medicine. "FRANK's current product portfolio is a perfect fit for this market segment and is a complement to the product portfolio of the Röchling Group," said Knaebel.
Thanks to development partnerships with a number of customers in years past, FRANK has reinforced its own development activities and introduced an innovation management concept. The company has also acquired significant skills in the area of regulatory affairs (certification, registration, and approval of medical products). "This regulatory expertise and current innovation management concept are essential additions to the skill set for the Röchling Group's network of medical companies," explains CEO Knaebel.
FRANK plastic has been a family-managed company in the past decades and is very similar to the Röchling Group in terms of client focus. "We firmly believe that the collaboration will work very well in cultural terms," Knaebel continued. The CEO of FRANK plastic, Dr. Christian Holzherr, will continue to serve as the head of the company. According to Holzherr, "FRANK plastic would not be where it is today without the great dedication of our employees. I know that we will continue to succeed on the journey with the Röchling Group."
FRANK has impressive expertise and a broad spectrum of production technologies in the area of medical technology and industry. Injection mold manufacturing began back in 1960 and extrusion technology was added in 1970. Back in 1980, FRANK put its first clean room into operations for medical production. Alongside some 70 injection molding machines, 40 of which are in an ISO 8 clean room, there are some 18 extrusion lines in operation. There are also a number of machining centers installed. While the production technologies complement those of the Röchling Group, in some cases they provide key additional expertise. One example is clean room pipe extrusion.
FRANK plastic, as a new affiliate of Röchling Medical, will be a very important part of the global corporate network for the Röchling Group.


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Q: Symfony unit test: how to set the request content type? When creating a unit test with phpunit and Symfony (extending WebTestCase class), I need to perform a request specifying the content-type.
So I have my client:
$client->request('POST', '/my/route');
but the request content-type defaults to application/x-www-form-urlencoded, how can I change it?
E.g. setting it to application/json

A: You have to add the content type in the fifth parameter:
$client->request('POST', '/my/route', [], [], ['CONTENT_TYPE' => 'application/json']);


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73 Possible Causes for Ebola Virus Disease, Exanthema, Petechiae
Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever
A98.3 Marburg virus disease A98.4 Ebola virus disease A98.5 Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome A98.8 Other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers A99 Unspecified viral hemorrhagic[icd10data.com] Red eyes, a flushed face, a red throat, and petechiae (red spots) on the palate are common.[globalbiodefense.com] • Severe multisystem syndrome• Damage to overall vascular system• Symptoms often accompanied by hemorrhage• Rarely life threatening in itself• Includes conjunctivitis, petechia[slideshare.net]
A98.3 Marburg virus disease A98.4 Ebola virus disease A98.5 Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome Inclusion term(s): Epidemic hemorrhagic fever Korean hemorrhagic fever Russian[icd10coded.com] In severe cases, sequelae can include encephalitis and/or a hemorrhagic syndrome, with the latter defined by petechiae, epistaxis, bleeding from gums, hematemesis, melena[doi.org] A98.3 Marburg virus disease A98.4 Ebola virus disease A98.5 Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome A98.8 Other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers A99 Unspecified viral hemorrhagic[icd10data.com]
Brazilian Hemorrhagic Fever
[…] isolation and characterization by cell culture or RT-PCR (ii) at least two signs or symptoms of dengue fever (headache or retroorbital pain, myalgia, arthralgia, prostration, exanthema[journals.plos.org] Ebola virus. Electron micrograph courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[emedicine.medscape.com] The diseases progressed over the next several days as she developed conjunctival petechia, hematemesis, and vaginal bleeding as well as seizures, tremors, difficulty walking[symptoma.com]
Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever
Covers emerging hot topics such as Ebola virus disease, viral hemorrhagic fevers, the role of point-of-care testing in travel medicine, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in[books.google.com] The patients sought treatment for fever, gingivorrhagia, petechiae, nausea, hematemesis, melena and tremors; clinical laboratory examinations showed thrombocytopenia ( 3 )[wwwnc.cdc.gov] A98.3 Marburg virus disease A98.4 Ebola virus disease A98.5 Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015[icd10data.com]
Blood specimens collected from both patients were sent for testing for Marburg virus disease, Ebola virus disease, Rift Valley fever (RVF), and Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] On necropsy, in the viraemic stage, widespread petechiae and ecchymoses on serous surfaces and organs will be seen and extravasated blood present in the body cavities.[web.archive.org] Standard precautions are sufficient for HCWs exposed to known RVF patients, in contrast to other viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) such as Ebola virus disease (EVD) in which[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Argentinian Hemorrhagic Fever
A case of Ebola virus infection. Br Med J 1977 ; 2 : 541 – 4. 22. Clinical care of two patients with Ebola virus disease in the United States.[doi.org] […] ulcerations Llymphadenopathy Chest pain Back pain Abdominal pain Sore throat Headache Nausea Vomiting Cough Photophobia Conjunctival redness Facial flushing Small axillary petechiae[naturalpedia.com] There have been no confirmed human cases of Ebola or Marburg virus hemorrhagic fever in the United States.[novaccine.com]
The 2013-2016 Ebola virus (EBOV) disease (EVD) outbreak is the first to have occurred in an area close to a facility with established clinical and laboratory capacity for[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Leone. 15 It has also been seen as a late consequence in survivors. 14 There is no classic skin rash in patients with Lassa fever, and subcutaneous bleeding (eccymoses or petechiae[bmj.com] Physical examination included a careful examination of the skin and mucous membranes for petechiae, purpura or ecchymosis and examination to exclude a focus of infection such[journals.plos.org]
Marburg Virus Disease
Symptoms include prostration, dyspnea, edema, conjunctival injection, viral exanthema, and CNS symptoms, including encephalitis, confusion, delirium, apathy, and aggression[en.wikipedia.org] […] with a survivor of Ebola or Marburg virus disease.[journals.plos.org] Other notable findings include conjunctival injection, pharyngitis, petechia, ecchymoses, and palatal exanthem.[symptoma.com]
(By Afag Azizova (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons) Differential diagnosis [ 5, 13 ] Other viral exanthema: Erythema infectosum (or fifth disease). Measles. Rubella.[patient.info] Ebola Virus View all topics Health Policy Epidemics Pain Management Ebola Virus Multimedia Multimedia Selected Multimedia View all multimedia Audio Clinical Practice Audio[nejm.org] Petechiae are also visible on her soft palate. Her anterior-cervical nodes are swollen and tender.[doi.org]
Abstract Ebola virus disease (EVD) developed in a patient who contracted the disease in Sierra Leone and was airlifted to an isolation facility in Hamburg, Germany, for treatment[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract Acute meningococcemia is characterized by extensive purpurae consisting of both petechiae and ecchymoses.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] This rash, showing petechia and purpura, may be a sign of bacteria in the bloodstream (bacteremia). What Causes Sepsis? Many different microbes can cause sepsis.[emedicinehealth.com]
Cervical Petechia
Conjunctival Petechiae
Exanthematous Infection
Facial Petechiae
Lingual Petechiae
Maculopapular Rash
Palatal Petechiae
Petechiae and Purpura Do Not Occur
Petechiae of the Buccal Mucosa
Differential diagnoses, possible causes and diseases for Ebola Virus Disease, Exanthema, Petechiae listed by probability for chosen subpopulation according to the database at Symptoma®, the medical search engine for diseases.
Ebola Virus Disease & Exanthema & Petechiae


MB x Wonderland "Restless Summer"
I'm so blessed to have such talented friends. This collection by my two favorites, Matt Bruening and Jess Shedlock, is full of fall colored tones, a funky assortment of aztec prints, and beautiful cuts and silhouettes. Everything is so comfortable and translatable to any time of day! So lucky to have worked with this collection for my fashion show, and excited to see what's to come!
Available at Homecoming, Bamboo Sky, Wonderlandhonolulu.com, and Alohilani.com.


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Philipp Winter
Intelligent Design Enables Architectural Evolution
Looking at the Internet's development over the last decades, we have seen plenty of innovation on the access and application layer. In contrast, the address (IP) and transport layer (UDP/TCP) have seen practically none. The only noteworthy development is the still-ongoing and painful switch from IPv4 to IPv6. This lack of innovation is why the address and transport layer is frequently referred to as "ossified." The ossification—or architectural rigidity—prevents us from addressing emergent needs that the original designers of TCP/IP could not foresee, such as security and mobility. Some research has started to propose future Internet architectures that avoid these very issues by being evolvable. So far, these proposals were not straightforward.
This paper claims that an evolvable network architecture is easier to achieve than previously thought. In fact, it's right in front of our eyes and can be built with well-known design principles such as indirection, modularity, and extensibility. While the ingredients are simple, the process of upgrading is still a challenge, though. On end hosts, evolvability can be implemented by having applications use a "version number" when using the operating system's network stack. While legacy applications would remain functional, newer applications can use newer version numbers to leverage future Internet architectures. The naming system (currently mostly DNS) can be upgraded similarly; together with a name, applications should use a namespace identifier when using APIs such as gethostbyname(). Applications don't need to understand names. Instead, they can treat them as opaque byte arrays.
Routers are a bit more complicated than end hosts, but ultimately rely on the same principle of indirection. When end hosts send network packets, they must add a "packet identifier" that determines the interdomain routing system that is to be used by the network. Then, this very routing system takes over and forwards the packet to routers that implement the system the end host intends to use.
In this paper, the authors took a bottom-up approach, meaning that they first thought about the low-level engineering challenges that are necessary to achieve evolvability. Past work has also looked into a top-down approach, and to the authors' delight, the conclusions were similar. Finally, the paper argues that security is an orthogonal problem and can be implemented entirely by end hosts, without any support by the network.


A leading provider of cloud and data lake services, Cloudwick is on the cutting edge of modern data technology. Since the second half of 2017, Cloudwalk has adjusted its offerings to meet a huge new demand for machine learning. Industry analyst Gartner estimates that AI research will create about $2.3 million brand new jobs by early 2022. Machine learning engineers are ideally positioned to take advantage of the world's growing fascination with AI and autonomous computer operations. Because Cloudwick wasn't initially equipped for the massive uptick in demand for data analytics, the company was recently forced to increase its staff significantly. According to Cloudwick's CEO, a shortage in machine learning engineers forced the company to internally develop employees to fill these roles.
A wide variety of commentators have attested to the success they've achieved by partnering with Cloudwick . Over the course of the next five years, it is likely that Cloudwick (CW) machine learning experts will continue to enjoy excellent reputations in the data services industry. It is a certain thing that AI and machine learning will continue to fascinate people in all walks of life. Few have trepidations about the boundless potential of AI. Although a few people still don't understand the excitement surrounding machine learning, this unenlightened group is getting smaller and smaller every day. Organizations like CW have used machine learning to create the most effective anti-hacking tools yet seen. Companies that develop and research machine learning provide appreciable benefits for the general public. These companies deserve plenty of recognition for their manifold services.
As it moves into the future with confidence, CW is showing itself to be remarkable entity with plenty of staying power. To fulfill its mission of developing new AI engineers for the tech sector, CW has started a vibrant summer internship program. This program is designed to help young students who are hoping to work in the fields of machine learning and predictive analytics.


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We're comfortable in our skin – Holt responds to Livingston sceptics
The Lions drew 0-0 with Motherwell in a match they could well have won.
Published: 3 August 2019 - 4.58pm
By Press Association Published: 3 August 2019 - 4.58pm
Livingston boss Gary Holt is adamant his side proved they are anything but "spineless" as he took a thinly-veiled swipe at pundit Michael Stewart.
The Lions played out a hard-fought 0-0 stalemate against Motherwell in their Premiership curtain-raiser in West Lothian and, but for a fine showing by visiting goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, could have claimed all three points.
Holt was delighted by the endeavour shown by his new-look Livi side – boasting four new signings – and has vowed they will not be "cannon fodder", regardless of the departures of Craig Halkett, Declan Gallagher, Shaun Byrne, Ryan Hardie and Liam Kelly over the summer.
Holt appeared to be irked by former Scotland midfielder Stewart's assertion in his national newspaper column that Livi are now "spineless" after "losing the foundation they were built on".
He said: "I think we had the better chances and to get a clean sheet and a draw with players making their debuts for us – it shows we have a backbone because, apparently, we're spineless.
"We've been labelled as cannon fodder but on Saturday we showed what we are.
"We're not going to move away from that because we're comfortable in our skin.
"We're not going to play open, expansive football. We're going to get in your face and win second balls but, if we get into the final third, we'll also create chances.
"That's why we train at high intensity every single day and why we pushed them so hard in pre-season and we don't apologise for that.
"If we think we can just turn up and play football we'll get a tonking. As it is, I'm delighted with how we played and, with a bit of luck, we could have won it."
Gillespie made fine stops to deny Aymen Souda, Alan Lithgow, Scott Pittman and Nicky Devlin to ensure Motherwell escaped Almondvale with a share of the spoils.
And while Jake Carroll and Declan Gallagher had passable opportunities for the visitors, Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson accepts his charges did not reach the standards he expects.
Robinson said: "You need to deal with the physical side of the game when you play Livingston. They put every ball into your box, whether from a throw-in or set-play or anywhere else. We dealt with that and the second phase of play.
"But what we didn't do is put our own stamp on the game. On the occasions we did, we created chances, but we didn't do that often enough.
"We weren't brave enough, like we have been in the Betfred Cup. We will be better than that."
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How do I know if I need help from The Kusnacht Practice?
If you are concerned that you, or someone that you care about, may be suffering from an addiction or other harmful behaviour disorder, please see our range of self-assessment tests to see whether your/their behaviour exhibits some of the signs of a particular psychological disorder. If you are concerned for someone else, you should also consider whether their disorder may have led to you developing your own problems with co-dependency. However, please be aware that our self-assessment tests are to be used merely as guidelines and they are not intended to provide a sure-fire method of diagnosis, nor can negative answers to the questions in these tests provide absolute assurance that a problem does not exist.
Even in the event that the results of our self-assessment tests do not indicate that you, or someone you care about, is suffering from a particular disorder, the mere fact that you are concerned enough to be reading our website indicates that a problem may exist. Our mission to deliver an entirely individual approach for each client means that we are always willing to discuss whether, and how, we may help in your particular case. If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please provide us with your details on our contact page and we will be in touch with you shortly.
How do I convince someone that I care about to visit The Kusnacht Practice for therapy?
An important first step in the road to full recovery is that clients themselves must want to be free from the addiction or harmful behaviour which they are experiencing. Unlike some treatment centres, The Kusnacht Practice does not attempt to rehabilitate clients against their will.
However, we recognise the difficulties that can be associated with convincing a loved one that they have a problem. We also emphasise the importance of involving a client's family and friends in the process, to educate those affected by their loved-one's behaviour and to allow them to understand the disorder and break the cycle of suffering.
For this reason, we offer interventions anywhere in the world to help you approach a loved one about their behaviour and to start dealing with their behaviour before it completely destroys their lives and the lives of others around them. Please contact us for further details.
What is different about The Kusnacht Practice's approach to treatment?
The Kusnacht Practice's approach to treatment is different because we treat one client at a time, very privately, in 6-star luxury surroundings. Our client-centred focus also differs from most treatment centres because it deals with the underlying causes of each client's disorder, such as depression, anxiety or trauma, and not merely the disorder's symptoms. This enables clients to avoid relapsing when they leave the clinical environment and return home. Our excellent Continuing Care Program also supports this aim, by assisting clients to reintegrate with their home and work environments, which may have contained triggers that previously encouraged them to relapse.
Our treatment programs are also unique, unlike the "one size fits all" approach adopted at many treatment centres. Prior to custom-designing a unique treatment plan for each individual client, we perform a full medical examination, involving comprehensive biochemical and neurochemical testing, which includes a genetic swab and the sampling of blood, urine, saliva and hair. We also perform several other assessments, including psychiatric, social-chemical and nutrition-and-lifestyle. This enables us to identify the root causes of the client's disorder, which can stem from a complex interaction of physical, psychological, biochemical, genetic and social factors. We then implement a treatment program which is specifically designed to target the client's particular problems and we offer all all-encompassing recovery program which treats the entire person: body, mind and spirit.
Unlike many treatment centres, we avoid the use of prescription medication whenever possible. Instead, we implement a full Biochemical Restoration program and other forms of therapy which allow our clients to remain drug-free throughout their treatment. By avoiding the use of medication, and the inevitable side-effects, and by creating an absolutely personalised mix of organic micronutrients and amino acids, we restore healthy brain functioning and ensure that each client avoids the chemical imbalances, fatigue, stress and anxiety which can otherwise hinder a treatment program.
How long can I expect my treatment at The Kusnacht Practice to last?
Since each client's treatment plan is unique, the length of a client's primary treatment and Continuing Care Program is also a purely individual matter. However, depending upon the particular client's disorder and the underlying causes thereof (including the existence and extent of any chemical dependencies), a useful rule of thumb is to anticipate that a client will be admitted for a medical examination by our team of international experts for between one to seven days. Following this, the length of primary treatment normally lasts from between six to twelve weeks, during which time the client will be staying in one of our luxury 6-star residences. Following the completion of the client's primary treatment program, we strongly advise that clients continue to receive our support and assistance by utilising our excellent Continuing Care Program, which can last from anywhere between a few days to two years, depending upon the client's particular situation.
Who will be responsible for my treatment at the treatment centre?
All of our treatment programs are implemented by our international team, comprising hand-picked professionals whose expertise, experience, dedication and discretion are guaranteed to satisfy clients with the very highest expectations. Both collectively and individually, our team ensures that every aspect of our client's stay at The Kusnacht Practice is delivered to the highest possible standards of Swiss excellence. Our clinical team of doctors, psychotherapists, counsellors and nutritionists includes world-renowned medical practitioners with unparalleled expertise in treating psychological disorders. Our complementary therapy team includes yoga instructors, acupuncturists, reflexologists, masseurs and personal trainers. The vast range of complementary and holistic treatment therapies in which they specialise fully support the clinical aspects of our client's integrative treatment program. Meanwhile, every aspect of the client's stay at The Kusnacht Practice is attended to by our discreet and professional team of personal butlers, gourmet chefs, maids and drivers, each of whom is dedicated to ensuring that our client's expectations are fulfilled and exceeded during their stay in one of our luxury 6-star residences.
What will my treatment program look like?
No two clients are exactly the same, and neither are the specific underlying causes of their disorders. This means that each client's treatment plan is unique and the precise elements of their individual treatment plan cannot be described in the abstract. In fact, the only ever-present aspect of our work with each client is our focus on the intensely personal details of each client's particular disorder. Following the completion of a client's medical examination, during which our international team identifies the root causes of the client's disorder (which can result from a complex interaction of physical, psychological, biochemical, genetic and social factors), we are able to assess the precise elements that need to be included in their absolutely personalised treatment program. However, our considerable experience in having successfully treated numerous clients allows us to offer an initial assessment and estimate of a client's likely treatment program (which remains subject to confirmation/modifications once their medical examination is completed) once we are aware of the client's specific situation. In order to discuss this, please contact us.
Will it be possible for my existing doctor/therapist/counsellor to offer suggestions as to what my treatment program should include (or has included in the past)?
Yes. We recognise that some clients have previously built-up a relationship of trust with other medical professionals and we regularly receive client referrals from a variety of such professionals. We welcome their knowledge and input as regards the client's previous experiences and treatment.
Will anyone know that I have received treatment at The Kusnacht Practice?
No. Privacy and anonymity are amongst our most fundamental priorities. We treat clients individually, so no possibility exists for one client to meet another client during their stay at the treatment centre. Every single member of our team has been hand-picked for their discretion and their proven experience in dealing with high-profile clients. Equally, we are experienced in dealing with anonymised client details and liaising with a client's medical, legal or other representatives. Put simply, the only way in which anyone would ever discover that a client had visited our treatment centre is in the event that the client themselves chooses to disclose this information.
What happens when my treatment at The Kusnacht Practice ends?
One of the key elements in achieving a lasting recovery is for clients to continue to apply the healthy coping mechanisms and other lifestyle changes which they acquire during their primary treatment at the treatment centre. For this reason, continuing care is crucial to long-term recovery. To address this need, we offer one of the best Continuing Care Programs in the world, which can include a mentor or counsellor returning home with the client to support their re-engagement with their home, family, work, school and friends. Just as importantly, the psychotherapist helps the client to adapt their lifestyle to their recovery program. Other elements of the program can include daily telephone/Skype calls for the first critical period of time and return visits to the Kusnacht Practice (or home visits by a member of our clinical team), for the required period following the client's departure from the treatment centre.
Where will I stay during my treatment?
Each of our clients stays in their choice of our luxury 6-star residencies, each of which is located near Lake Zurich and is stylishly decorated and equipped with modern designer furnishings. They offer absolute privacy, magnificent views, easy access to the Alps and a truly relaxing environment. Clients will be looked after by a personal butler (who is also a trained gourmet chef), maid and driver by arrangement, each of whom is dedicated to ensuring that our clients feel absolutely at home during their stay at the treatment centre.
Unlike most rehabilitation clinics, we are happy to publish the all-inclusive costs of our services. Treatment costs CHF 80,000 – 120,000 per week, depending on the options chosen and the requirements of the particular treatment plan. Rates vary depending on the specialists involved, the length and frequency of the treatment and when/where the treatment is provided. Our treatment costs do not include optional additional services, such as our exclusive air ambulance facilities, and also exclude any medical costs which are unrelated to a client's treatment, such as medical treatment for heart or liver disease. If you would like to discuss the likely costs in your individual situation and/or to request a costs estimate, please contact us.
The Kusnacht Practice services are not covered by Swiss health insurances. All costs are to be covered by the clients directly. Patients who are domiciled in Switzerland and are therefore mandatorily health insured may be reimbursed by their health insurance for medical services in accordance with the Federal Law on Health Insurance (KVG) and its implementing provisions.