Electromagnetic Interference in the Intensive Care Units of a University Hospital

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Electromagnetic Interference in the Intensive Care Units of a University Hospital

October 30, 2023
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Electromagnetic Interference in Hospital Environment:

Case Study of the Intensive Care Units of a University Hospital

Victoria Souza Fernandes

Raquel Aline A. R. Felix – Agatha Eyshilla Da Paz Correia – Alexandre Henrique de Oliveira

Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande, Brazil

 

Abstract:  Electromagnetic (EM) sources are abundant in the routine of a hospital. Such sources can be for personal use, be part of the set of electromedical equipment or the building structure. This article presents the verification of electromagnetic interference between field sources and hospital devices, since electromagnetic interference is a factor that puts the correct functioning of these equipments at risk. As a consequence, patient’s lives are also put at risk. Since in many cases, the vitality of the patient depends exclusively on medical devices, electromagnetic fields were measured inside and outside the intensive care units (ICUs) of the University Hospital Alcides Carneiro (UHAC) with all hospital devices working normally. The electromagnetic field values obtained at the hospital were compared with the values imposed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

The Future of Real Estate

October 29, 2023
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Private universities own and manage real estate properties; many of them of historical significance spanning across centuries with settings similar to public universities — academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, administrative offices, and other amenities.

Public universities usually have larger campuses with a mix of owned and leased properties. The specific real estate holdings and their status can vary widely depending on the university’s size, location, and funding. Some public universities have vast land holdings and extensive real estate portfolios and engage in real estate development projects to expand their campuses, construct new buildings, or create public-private partnerships.

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“Groningen 1565” / Georg Braun en Frans Hogenberg

Changing power: Shifting the role of electricity consumers with blockchain technology – Policy implications for EU electricity law

Lea Diestelmeier

Department of European and Economic Law and Groningen Centre of Energy Law

University of Groningen

 

One of the pressing legal questions of the energy transition is how to integrate “prosumers”, consumers who start producing electricity, in the electricity market. So far, their influence remains limited or fully absent because their role as independent market participants is barely or not facilitated as they are usually subject to regulated remuneration schemes. Blockchain technology offers changing the approach of “integration in the market” into “becoming the market” by enabling peer-to-peer transactions. Currently, transactions are facilitated by third parties, suppliers and system operators, whose main task is centrally compiling and coordinating information on loads and generation and contracting supply and distribution services. Instead, blockchain technology enables new ways of organising decentralised persons without the immediate need for one centrally connecting entity. This implies profound legal- and policy consequences. Based on information on first use cases of blockchain applications in the electricity sector, this article identifies those main policy implications for EU electricity law and thereby adds to the discussion how blockchain technology could facilitate “prosumers” to develop as independent market participants in the electricity sector from an energy law perspective.

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October 26, 2023
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October 25, 2023
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According to Harris Rackham, Pliny the Elder’s description of a phoenix in Natural History “tallies fairly closely with the golden pheasant of the Far East”

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Breads of Christmas: Panettone

October 24, 2023
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The word “panettone” has its origins in Italian and can be traced back to the Latin language. The root of “panettone” comes from the Italian word “pane,” which means bread. The diminutive suffix “-etto” is added to “pane” to indicate a smaller or sweetened version of the bread. The word “panettone” can be loosely translated as “small bread” or “sweet bread.”

“Still Life with Panettone, Sweets and Lemons” | Eugenio De Giacomi (1852-1917)

Department of Italian Studies

UCL: Bread predates agriculture by 4,000 years

Noteworthy: 

  • Traditional Ingredients: Panettone is made from a rich, sweet dough that typically includes ingredients such as flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and candied fruits. It may also contain raisins or other dried fruits.
  • Signature Dome Shape: Panettone is known for its distinctive dome shape. The dough is left to rise several times, and the final proofing is done in a cylindrical paper mold, giving it its characteristic tall and round appearance.
  • Regional Variations: While panettone is closely associated with Milan, various regions in Italy have their own versions of Christmas bread. For example, in Southern Italy, there’s a similar sweet bread called “Pandoro,” which is often shaped like an eight-pointed star.
  • Artisanal and Commercial Production: Panettone can be found in both artisanal bakeries, where traditional methods are often employed, and in commercial production where large-scale quantities are produced for widespread consumption. Artisanal panettone is often prized for its attention to quality and flavor.

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