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Provides information on meetings of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) in 2005 in the U.S. The 2005 TMS Annual Meeting from February 13 to 17, 2005 in San Francisco, California; 2005 Electronic Material Conference from June 22 to 24, 2005 in Santa Barbara, California; MS&T 2005 from September 25 to 28, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Managing urban growth patterns is essential for an economic and demographic development process which maximizes public and private investments in the urban environment. This paper presents the results of a modelling design effort to link a hybrid regional input-output model to demographic, labor force and energy models for use in planning in the San Francisco Bay Region. Extensive use of system feedback is a major component of this research effort. Summary results of the model outputs are presented in this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents abstracts of various research papers on perinatal pediatrics that will be discussed in the 2004 National Conference and Exhibition, to be held from October 8-10, 2004 in San Francisco, California. Inflammatory mediators increase in response to various neonatal clinical conditions such as infection and hypoxia-ischemia. This study was conducted to determine which inflammatory mediators increase during and following asphyxia in piglets and to assess the effects of volume resuscitation following asphyxia on these inflammatory mediators. Neonates with congenital heart disease may require surgical repair with cardiopulmonary bypass and deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.

The Joint Urban 2003 (JU 2003) experimental campaign took place in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, comprising both continuous and puff releases of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) tracer gas. In the framework of the UDINEE project, intensive operation period 8 (IOP 8) conducted during the night is simulated using the Parallel-Micro-SWIFT-SPRAY (PMSS) three-dimensional modelling system. The PMSS modelling system is the assembly of a diagnostic or momentum flow solver (PSWIFT) and a Lagrangian particle dispersion model (PSPRAY) accounting for buildings and developed in parallel versions. A sensitivity study is performed regarding the flow modelling options, namely the meteorological data input, the characteristics of the turbulence, and the use of the diagnostic or momentum solver. Results shed light onto issues related to modelling puff releases in a built-up environment. Flow and concentration results are compared to measurements at the sample locations in IOP 8 and statistical metrics computed for all puffs released during IOP 8. These indicators illustrate satisfactory performance and robustness of the PMSS system with reference to the modelling options. Moreover, with moderate computational times and reliable predictions, the PMSS modelling system proves to be relevant for emergency response in cases of atmospheric release of hazardous materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Discusses a legal case about whether a plasmid discovered at and patented by the University of California at San Francisco contributed to the early success of Genentech, Inc. Evidence of the conflict in the pages of `Nature'; How the case shows the commercial pressures on the biotechnology industry.

To examine how Asian race/ethnicity affects patients’ health care experiences and satisfaction with care. Telephone interview using random-digit dialing, stratified to over-sample adults living in areas with disproportionately large numbers of minorities. White ( N = 3,205) and Asian-American ( N = 521) respondents, weighted to represent all such adults living in the continental U.S. in telephone households. Reports of health care experiences and trust in the doctor at the last visit, and overall satisfaction with care and desire to change doctors in the last 2 years. Asian Americans were less likely than whites to report that their doctors ever talked to them about lifestyle or mental health issues ( P ≤ .01). They were more likely to report that their regular doctors did not understand their background and values ( P ≤ .01). When asked about the last visit, they were more likely to report that their doctors did not listen, spend as much time, or involve them in decisions about care as much as they wanted (all P ≤ .0001). In multivariable analyses, Asian Americans were less likely than whites to report that they were very satisfied with care (odds ratio [OR], 0.64, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.42 to 0.99). However, they were not significantly less likely than whites to trust their doctors (OR, 0.79, 95% CI, 0.52 to 1.20), or to change doctors (OR, 0.93, 95% CI, 0.56 to 1.56). In a national survey, Asian Americans were less likely to receive counseling and less likely to report positive interactions with their doctors than white respondents. More research is needed to determine the reasons for these differences. J GEN INTERN MED 2004;19:111–119. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Describes progress in the legal case in which the University of California, San Francisco, alleges that Genentech Inc. infringed on its patent for DNA for human growth hormone. Hormone leading to the development of the drug Protropin; Views of Genentech executives about the case; Details about key testimony; Problems with a paper published in `Nature' related to the case; Colleagues who have had to tesify against one another. INSET: Who's telling the truth about crucial plasmid?.

The variable "gender" rarely appears in prostitution research. Its inclusion raises the same questions brought up with respect to other areas of work: Is there a gendered perspective with respect to the work and are gender inequalities reflected in it? This study examines gender differences in the work of 140 sex workers in the San Francisco Tenderloin. As well as women and men who are workers, we include transgender workers (genetic males who present themselves as women), further accentuating differences by gender. Looking at work-specific characteristics, we find that women do not suffer inequities of income. They are, however, more prone to occupational hazards. Transgenders, who suffer the most societal discrimination, are closer to women than men in their work situation. Examining the sexuality of sex workers, the women are the least likely to enjoy sex with clients. Men report more sexual enjoyment with clients and transgenders are closer to the men in this regard. Few differences are, however, found in sexual pleasure in the personal lives of the women, men, and transgenders. A gender difference that stands out is that the men have more noncommercial sex partners than the women. Again, transgenders are more like the men, although various aspects of their condition make for some unique differences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Explores the nature of congregational care and discipline advocated and practiced by the San Francisco Church of Christ in California. Historical background of the Restoration Movement and the `disciplining movement'; Dimensions of the San Francisco Church of Christ; Theoretical reflections on the case study.

Examines the effects of homelessness on the individual's state of health, while focusing on the San Francisco, California. Information on studies conducted; Reference to the diseases which were most common among the homeless; Types of persons who are homeless.

Assesses the relationship between anger expression and health outcomes among bus drivers in San Francisco, California. Implications on the effects of personality variables on health; Comparative studies between men and women; Implications of men's vulnerability to disease.

Focuses on emeritus dean of research and graduate policy at the Clark Center, Charles Kruger's discussion on the Stanford University in Palo Alto, California's Bio-X multidisciplinary programme, at the Biotechnology Industry Organization's annual meeting in San Francisco. Significance of the center's proximity to various departments; Tools used for recruitment; Types of people who work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Yard care is an economically important household production activitythat also has potentially significant environmental or health impacts. Of particular concern are the possible negative impacts of using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. But economic models and empirical analyses of yard care and chemical use are rare. We develop a simple model of household production and consumption to analyze yard care and chemical use. We then estimate a multinomial logit model of thesebehavioral choices with household data from San Francisco. Attitudestowards the quality of one's outdoor residential environment and time scarcity are important determinants of the odds of chemical use whereas financial variables play the major role in determining the odds that people have and care for yards. These results could help to improve educational or marketing campaigns that aim to reduce potential or actual problems associated with yard chemical use. Better data for models similar to this one are needed for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 1990, 16 months after the T/V Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS) in Prince William Sound, Alaska, an assessment of the benthic macrofauna and associated environmental parameters at 40 and 100 m was made. Assessment of the biota and environmental data demonstrated patterns in deep benthic assemblages reflective of oceanographic conditions, as indicated by sediment differences, rather than EVOS toxicity. Comparison of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and delta12C values in sediments between stations within the oil trajectory and reference stations outside of the trajectory showed no significant differences. This investigation uncovered no signals of disturbance 16 months after the EVOS. These results agree with conclusions of studies of intertidal and shallow subtidal regions following the EVOS that demonstrated disturbance effects decreasing with depth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]