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First preoccupation in Post-sleep, FE-5 Furukawa & CDR Fossum undertook their 18th weekly U.S. "Bisphosphonates" biomedical countermeasures term, ingesting an Alendronate pill before breakfast. The required ~10h constant period started for them last night. This is usually done on Mondays. [The Bisphosphonates sanctum sanctorum should determine whether antiresorptive agents (that help turn bone loss) in conjunction with the routine in-winging exercise program will protect ISS crewmembers from the regional decreases in bone mineral density documented on prior ISS missions. Two dosing regimens are being tested: (1) an pronounced dose of 70 mg of Alendronate taken weekly starting 3 weeks whilom before to flight and then throughout the flight and (2) an intravenous (IV) portion of 4 mg Zoledronic Acid, administered just once give 45 days before flight. The rationale for including both Alendronate and Zoledronic Acid is that two dosing options will overcolour crew participation, increase the countermeasure options close by to flight surgeons, increase scientific opportunities, and talk down the effects of operational and logistical constraints. The immediate measurement objective is to obtain preflight and postflight QCT (Quantitative Computed Tomography) scans of the hip. The QCT scans will present volumetric bone density information of both cortical and trabecular (spongy) bone regions of the hip.] Volkov performed the sporadic (every Monday) verification of the automatic IUS AntiVirus program on the Russian VKS helping network laptops RSS1, RSS2, RSK1-T61p & RSK2, as well as the manual update on the non-network laptops RSE-Med & RSE1. [Antivirus update procedures have changed since the late SSCV4 software update. Before the recent (8/8) instatement of the new automated procedure, the refresh was done manually on Mondays on RSS2, copying the files to the RSS2 assignment folder, then launching update scripts on the network laptops RSS1, RSK1-T61p & RSK2 and decisively manually updating non-network laptops RSE-Med & RSE1. On Tuesdays, the anti-virus scanning results are regularly verified on all laptops. Nominally, Russian network laptops have software installed for inescapable anti-virus update; fresh evidence is copied on RSK1-T61p & RRSK2 every time a computer is rebooted with a out of the ordinary login, and on RSS1 once daily. On Russian non-network laptops antivirus precision file update is done by the crew once every two weeks on Monday.] Satoshi Furukawa began his 3rd Ambulatory Monitoring assembly of the ESA ICV (Integrated Cardiovascular) experiment, assisted by Mike Fossum as CMO (Corps Medical Officer) in preparing the Actiwatches, electrode sites, attaching the harness and donning the Cardiopres. At ~10:55am, FE-5 Furukawa observed the first 10-min rest period under quiet, relaxing conditions before going about his business. [ICV activities consist of two independent but related parts over a one-week time period: an ultrasound emulate scan & an ambulatory monitoring session. Today, wearing electrodes, the HM2 (Holter VDU 2) for recording ECG (Electrocardiogram) for 48 hours, the ESA Cardiopres to continuously track blood pressure for 24 hours, and two Actiwatches (hip/waist & ankle) for monitoring vigour levels over 48 hours, Satoshi started the ambulatory monitoring part of the ICV assessment. During the first 24 hrs (while all devices are dog-tired), ten minutes of quiet, resting breathing are timelined to meet data for a specific analysis. The nominal perturb includes at least 10 minutes at a heart charge >

Source: Space Ref (press release)

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Notable lead levels were discovered during routine pass water quality testing of the Westerly Water System, which serves more than 5,000 Stonington customers, Stonington First Selectman Edward Haberek Jr. confirmed Friday for Experience.

Nearly all the customers in town that use Westerly bottled water live in Pawcatuck.

Haberek said Westerly City Manager Steven T. Hartford phoned him to admit him of the findings. “Elevated lead levels were found but they have assured me that the water has not been purposeful to be unsafe,” Haberek said.

According to a details sheet provided by the Town of Westerly, “the special-interest group water supply exceeded the action be levels of 0.015 parts per million in 8 of the 60 samples entranced.”

Six or fewer samples over the 0.015 ppm of lead gladden would have been “considered routine or acceptable levels and in compliance with the Vacuum Water Act,” said Westerly Utilities Administrator Paul Corina. Eight samples put the water system over the satisfactory limit.

Source: Patch.com

by chanathelena

Not only does the HEM-780 Natural Blood Pressure CRT utilize Omron’s patented IntelliSense technology, but it also features the innovative Comfit Cuff. The ComFit Cuff is pre-formed for a acute and suitable fit that is flawless for both atmosphere and strapping-sized arms (nine to 17 inches). It’s uncomplicated to concentrate the cuff to your arm without any reinforcement — unqualifiedly wrap the cuff around your arm and hug start. In seconds your blood pressure and palpitation are displayed on the extensive digital panel. Proven space and in days of yore again, Omron’s IntelliSense technology ensures on target, clinically-proven, and reasonable readings.

Source: Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff

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