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The article focuses on the need for physicians to reconsider performing a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) in healthy patients with narrow angles. The design of Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) to reveal whether medical treatment lowered the risk of glaucoma development is mentioned. A chart is presented depicting Angle-Closure Disease Staging and Treatment.

Discusses the characterization of large defects in alumina. Overview on defect formation mechanisms in ceramic microstructures; Potential of the optical microscopy method; Use of the optical microscopy in combination with scanning electron microscopy to examine the detailed structure of the large defect; Photomicrographs of defects.

Focuses on the use of confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) in determining the microstructure of a ceramic green body. Advantages of the characterization method; Ability to provide detailed information on the spatial distribution of a fluorescent dye; Utilization of laser as the light source of CLSM.

The article compares the efficiency of laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) with lens extraction in patients with chronic angle closure. Topics covered include the benefits of patients with cataract from lens extraction as well as advances in cataract surgery. Also mentioned is the importance of LPI to improve a patient's vision.

The article describes the detection of an enhanced right parietal lobe lession using computed tomography with IV contrast and contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in a 57-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with complaints of headache and blurry vision.

The article discusses the case of a 63-year-old woman who was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast and a benign appearing lesion in the left sacrum.

The article discusses research being done to develop drugs that treat or prevent hearing loss. From 1999-2009, there has been increasing interest in developing drugs that prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Other topics include discoveries related to cochlear pathology caused by noise exposure.

Provides information on the advertising-supported technology of Web-based service company SafeWeb.com. Details on the Internet company; Information on the software and the secure sockets layer encryption that provide security.

Features SafeWeb.com, a Web-based service site that allows users in the United States to surf the Web anonymously. Background on the creation of the site; Information on SafeWeb's secure sockets layer; Growth of interest in the site.

The article focuses on the design approach for medical devices that will be used by outpatients. It mentions factors that should be considered in the early stages of concept development for outpatient medical devices including the user's behaviors, emotions, behaviors, and interactions with a device. Furthermore, Speck Design has developed wearable devices by considering factors including comfort, user acceptability, and portability.

The article presents the case of an 86-year-old woman with a history of right breast infiltrative lobular carcinoma who presented with an episode of hematemesis without abdominal pain, nausea, weight loss or dysphagia.

The article discusses the clinical case of a 59-year-old man who was diagnosed with appendicitis epiploica.

The article describes the case of a 64-year-old black man with lung cancer who presented with a two-to-three month history of gradually worsening dyspnea on exertion.

The article describes the case of a 55-year-old woman with decreasing standardized uptake value (SUV) despite obvious progression of metastatic breast cancer.

This article discusses the use of F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) and bone scans in the detection of suspected skeletal metastatic disease and in assessment of treatment response on a 68-year-old woman with known skeletal metastatic disease. The clinical history of the patient is described, as well as the results of the physical and laboratory examinations performed on the patient.

Discusses balanced device evaluation for mobile phones using modal decomposition technique. Origins of the technique; Problems with the use of balanced-to-unbalanced transformers; Steps in making the modal decomposition measurement; Contrast with the h-parameter method.

Focuses on the advantages of spray-freeze-dried technique for ceramics fabrication. Elimination of segregated binder layer found in spray-dried granules; Insurance of uniformity of starting material at atomic level; Improvement of the chemical reactivity of the powder.

Studies the importance of the particle shape of the powder in shrinkage behavior. Role of post-cold-isostatic-pressing in achieving isotropic shrinkage; Importance of isotropic sintering shrinkage in the near-net-shape production of ceramic components of complicated shapes, and production cost.

Investigates the use of mid-infrared (IR) microscopy in determining ceramic processing. Mechanical properties of ceramics; Structures of ceramic compacts; Development of liquid immersion method with IR microscope.

The article discusses the Ultrahigh efficiency separations based on the presence of one deuterium in benzene, toluene and naphthalene achieved by recycle chromatography using C18 silica columns. It discusses the increased isotopic separation factors observed in methanol–water than in acetonitrile–water. It mentions the Methanol–acetonitrile–water ternary mobile phases predicted to provide the greatest resolution per unit time.

The article describes the case of a 60-year-old woman with breast cancer who was also diagnosed with extra-articular pigmented villonodular synovitis of the gluteus.

Determines pore-size distribution of ceramic green bodies through mercury intrusion porosimetry. Influence of mercury intrusion on the original pore structure; Relationship of organic ingredients included in green bodies; Application of measurement method to ceramic green bodies from various forming methods.

Deals with increased probability of air entrainment for hydraulic systems that incorporate smaller reservoirs. Role of bubbles in working fluids; Source of major problems; Management of foam.

Presents letters to the editor referencing topics and articles discussed in previous issues. Goal of advertising; "CAA's Coke Ads Fall Flat on Persuasion," which focused on the advertisement launched by beverage company Coca-Cola Co.; "Women in the Infantry," which discussed the role of women in the military.