Intraoperative localization of tantalum markers for proton beam radiation of choroidal melanoma by an opto-electronic navigation system: a novel technique

External beam proton radiation therapy has been used since 1975 to treat choroidal melanoma. For tumor location determination during proton radiation treatment, surgical tantalum clips are registered with image data. This report introduces the intraoperative application of an opto-electronic navigation system to determine with high precision the position of the tantalum markers and their spatial relationship to the tumor and anatomical landmarks. The application of the technique in the first 4 patients is described.

Experience with an Electronic Identification System for Cattle

An electronic identification system involving placement of transponders in rumen boluses was evaluated in thirty feedlot steers. All the devices were retained and remained functional in the steers. Twenty-eight of the devices were recovered at the packing plant. Two of them were lost because of an incomplete understanding that attempts were being made to recover the boluses from rumen contents. Use of rumen boluses is a practical alternative for electronic identification of cattle that is permanent and nearly tamper proof.

An electronic record system in nursing education: evaluation and utilization

The main objective of the present work is to analyze the results of the utilization and evaluation of the LORETO Record System (LRS), providing improvement areas in the teaching-learning process and technology, in second year nursing students. A descriptive, prospective, cross sectional study using inferential statics has been carried out on all electronic records reported by 55 nursing students during clinical internships (April 1º-June 26º, 2013). Electronic record average rated 7.22 points (s=0.6; CV=0.083), with differences based on the clinical practice units (p<0,05). Three items assessed did not exceed the quality threshold set at 0.7 (p<0.05). Record Rate exceeds the quality threshold set at 80% for the overall sample, with differences based on the practice units. Only two clinical practice units rated above the minimum threshold (p <0.05). Record of care provision every 3 days did not reach the estimated quality threshold (p <0.05). There is a dichotomy between qualitative and quantitative results of LRS. Improvement areas in theoretical education have been identified. The LRS seems an appropriate learning and assessment tool, although the development of a new APP version and the application of principles of gamification should be explored.

Lateral electronic guidance system for vehicles.

Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C.

The statistical estimation of throughput and turnaround functions for a university computer system /

Vita.

Interactive express statistical system /

"UIUCDCS-R-74-653"

MPIX : a microprocessor-based system for graphical output /

"UILU-ENG 79 1718."

GRASS: system overview,

Includes bibliographical references.

Illiac III computer system manual : arithmetic units; volume 2 /

Author of vol. 1 is Daniel E. Atkins.

The ICGS system : users manual /

Bibliography: p. [B5]

Illiac III computer system manual: taxicrinic processor,

At head of title: COO-2118-0001.

Tacos: a table driven compiler-compiler system.

"This work was supported in part by the Advanced Research Projects Agency as administered by the Rome Air Development Center under contract no. US AF 30(602)4144."

The design of WITS, a student compiler system on PLATO IV /

Thesis (M. S.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Details of an experimental videotape evaluation of an interactive exam system /

Mode of access: Internet.