Undergraduate Workshttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/71312024-02-26T18:07:18Z2024-02-26T18:07:18ZBrief Guide to Sustainable Practices in Hospitalshttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/94032024-02-01T17:04:07Z2023-09-21T00:00:00ZBrief Guide to Sustainable Practices in Hospitals
With the impacts of climate change becoming more apparent than ever, it is time to look at the leading causes of the worsening state of the globe. Not only will resolving these sources of environmental decay create a safer planet, it will lead to better health for those that populate it. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has found that environmental hazards, to include air pollution, chemical exposures and extreme weather changes, can lead to several illnesses to include chronic disease such as cancer and asthma and acute symptoms such as heat exhaustion. Resolving these issues will lead to better lifestyles and life longevity. Surprisingly enough, researchers at Yale University and Northeastern University have found that hospital buildings are ranked second in the amount of energy that is used amongst all commercial buildings. The harmful health effects caused by the ones that treat and care for illnesses is ironic to say the least. It is important for changes in the healthcare industry to improve the community by practicing safer and greener methods of care. A few of the major areas that can improve sustainable practices within hospital systems are discussed below.
2023-09-21T00:00:00ZLanguage Hurdles in Healthcare: Bridging the Gaphttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/92612024-02-01T17:03:17Z2023-10-12T00:00:00ZLanguage Hurdles in Healthcare: Bridging the Gap
This article addresses the significant challenge posed by limited English language proficiency among the growing immigrant population in the United States, hindering effective communication in medical care. The inability to accurately convey symptoms and treatment information can lead to delayed diagnoses, prolonged treatment, increased healthcare costs, and potential complications. While in-person translator services are a common solution, logistical issues and resource constraints often impede their efficiency. The article explores the potential of digital translator services, with a focus on the benefits and limitations of tools like Google Translate. While studies show positive feedback from healthcare teams, concerns arise regarding the accuracy of translations, highlighting specific challenges in medical contexts and between certain language pairs. The need for innovative solutions to enhance the accuracy, affordability, and expediency of digital translation tools is emphasized, especially in the context of community-focused healthcare. The article underscores the pivotal role translation services play in modern medicine and the imperative for ongoing efforts to optimize their efficacy for improved patient care outcomes.
2023-10-12T00:00:00ZProxy Warfare in Kashmirhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/86422023-05-26T12:05:19Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZProxy Warfare in Kashmir
The use of proxy warfare by Pakistan against India finds its roots way back in 1947 as both countries wanted complete control over the state of Kashmir. Using the tactics and resources from supporting the CIA in Afghanistan, Pakistan's ISI launched 'Operation Tupac' in Kashmir, aimed at creating multiple terror proxies to destabilize the region. A major component of Tupac was radicalizing the Kashmiri population, which was already disgruntled by harsh crackdowns by the Indian security forces in the region. Two of Pakistan's most successful proxies are Lashkar-e-Taiba (LT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Both of these organizations operate with direct logistical and operational support from ISI. Moreover, many of the attacks by these organizations have a policy aftermath which is very much in line with ISI's agenda, clearly indicating that Pakistan uses terrorism as an effective foreign policy tool. There have been multiple vocal criticisms of Pakistan's sponsoring of terrorist organization, however, there have been no measures taken to actively persuade it to cease its terror funding activities. Three main inferences can be drawn from the arguments in this paper- 1) Pakistan is now overdependent on its terror proxies as a tool to achieve its foreign policy objectives, 2) These proxies have so deeply embedded themselves into the social fabric of Pakistan's domestic politics that even if their armed wings are shut down, they'll still find ways to function, and 3) the balance of power in Pakistan needs to shift towards the democratically elected government from the ISI and the military elite for any meaningful progress to occur.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZScorpion-inspired Needle Design for Insertion in Soft Tissue Materialshttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/83762023-03-08T14:33:17Z2022-11-18T00:00:00ZScorpion-inspired Needle Design for Insertion in Soft Tissue Materials
The goal of this project is to develop a bioinspired biopsy needle that takes inspiration from the structure of a scorpion stinger to reduce tissue damage and limit the needle path deflection for more accurate results. Our scorpion-inspired needle showed an 8.38% reduction in force, 29.37% reduction in tissue damage, and a 19.64% reduction in deflection in comparison to the standard biopsy needle used today.
Poster presented at Temple University's 2022 College of Engineering Senior Design Presentation, which took place November 18, 2022, in Philadelphia, PA.
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