Ceramics in the Medical Field

Aspirin Recrysalization Data Table Actual Mass (g) 0.41 Actual MP (ºC) 123-125 Expected Mass (g) 0.533 Expected MP (ºC) 135 Percent Recovery 77% Percent Error 8%

New technologies are being developed that will do an even better job at promoting bone ingrowth, McCracken added. This in turn is prompting firms such as Reading Alloys to develop new powders that are more compatible with these processes.

In crystal healing it is believed that crystal have an energy field around them that interact with other energy around them. Crystals are believed to have energy on a molecular level that is synchronized with in itself, and can remain stable around negative energy. Crystal energy can help balance the energy the human body has by synchronizing with it and giving the human body harmony in balance. Crystal energy is like water ripple-like waves that flow with a rhythmic pulse and spread harmony around it. The main principle in crystal healing is that everything is made out of energy, and life forms like humans conduct energy like a complex electrochemical system. Crystal healing is believed to work in many ways through their energy vibrations, like through sound through use of crystal singing bowls, and through touch, and also through just being nearby without touching any crystals. The energy spreads like a wave, and effects nearby people, and anything else radiating energy. Quantum Physics shows energy flow in little particles, but the form of a wave, and that is in the same believe of how crystals spread their energy (Hall).

Something that is effervescence releases gas upon dissolving in water. In this experiment, we used effervescent tablets, to measure how it affected the temperature of the water. We tested to see if the water would increase or decrease the temperature. These specific effervescent tablets are used to clean dentures, by forming a type of “fizz,” which breaks down the particles that is on the dentures. The “fizz” is caused by the mixture of an acid and a base submerged in the water.

Richard Fairbanks, although many times overlooked, was an important American ceramist. He was known as a "loner" and because of this he was never really appreciated for his talent. Fairbanks was greatly influence by his professors. Professor Paul Bonifas, who taught at the University of Washington, was one who left a huge impact on Fairbanks work. Fairbanks created a system of sketching pottery profiles, which stemmed from Bonifas’ teachings, as a mean of "thinking on paper." This approach to pottery through sketching was a crucial element that separated Fairbanks from many other Asian-inspired American peers. Although, Fairbanks was a wheel thrown expert, he continued to "think on

This material is used quite frequently as it can heal sick people. There are a few risks, but it's mostly little things. A sore throat feeling can be a side effect.

Certain substances trick the body into thriving. For example, it was thought that the body rejects all foreign substances. If you get an implant of steel, or other metal, into your body, the body will coat the invasive object in collagen, and the object will slip free. Since the body cannot determine between harmful and beneficial foreign matter, months after implantation, the new appliance would slip free. However, titanium decieves the body into incorporating it naturally into its systems. It triggers no immune response, and bones will begin to grow around it, as if it was always there. Thus, titanium is used for replacement joints, and much more.

In the Article, “Sophia Nuske Ceramics Make You question everyday objects,” the ceramic artist Nuske is discussed and her recent works are introduced. Nuske takes common, everyday objects that most people would not bother focusing their attentions on, and creates jarring replicas that will have viewers stop and stare to take in the odd arrangement. The common objects, such as an ordinary wooden pencil, are altered in appearance by bending them in unnatural shapes and giving them unusual colors. The objects were set up in a gallery, where they were placed in situations that they would normally be found in (e.g. pencils on a desk or similar flat surface). She has won several awards for her work.

In 2011, Professor Susmita Bose, of Washington State University, modified a ProMetal 3D printer to bind chemicals to a ceramic powder, creating intricate scaffolds that promote the growth of bone in any shape. Prof. Bose’s goal is to, one day, be able to implant the bone scaffold with bone growth factors in such a way that the implant is dissolved by natural bone material in even load-bearing bone structures.

I am writing to you regarding the new product we are using called Curos Caps. They are the little, green caps you will find in the medication room on your unit. The Curos Caps should be placed on all IV ports that are not being used. There are alcohol swabs on the inside of the Curos Caps which help to prevent IV related infections. Our goal is to have Curos Caps on all IV ports as a preventative measure for infections. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this new

The effects of radiation can be hazardous to any part of the human body. In this guide I will explain the advantages, and disadvantages of x-ray radiation. I will also discuss the technological advances that we have today then of what we had the past on the human body during radiation exposure. I will explain preventions of exposure and safety precautions that we as dental assistants as well as patients can follow to stay safe.

The two actuators have different actuation voltages, power consumption, response time1, and force output4. Electrostatic actuators have a high actuation voltage, low power consumption, and a fast response time. On the other hand, thermal actuators have a low actuation voltage, high power consumption and a low response time1. Compared to the electrostatic actuators, the thermal actuators are able to generate forces that are three orders of magnitude higher, higher forces making it easier to move the electrode within tissue4. Due to the nature of the devices with movable electrodes in which these actuators are being used, it is difficult to make the space around the actuators hermetically sealed, allowing for moisture to get inside. This can pose a problem since enough moisture can interfere with the actuation of both types of actuators. Another advantage that the thermal actuators have over the electrostatic ones is that the thermal actuators are able to better handle the mechanical vibrations that are present during chronic implantationn4. One disadvantage of using thermal actuators in implantable devices is the fact that the actuators themselves can heat up to several hundred degrees Celsius. While the temperature only remains that high for a few hundred milliseconds and only a few microns from the actuators4, if the actuators are actuated at a high enough frequency, this can lead to a sustained high temperature of over one hundred degrees Celsius, which can lead to tissue damage if implanted into the

Internal fixation devices in the past had been made of stainless steel or titanium, but with problems resulting from those permanent devices, an innovative approach is being considered. Bioresorbable implants are a possible replacement to the original implants that would eliminate the need for removal, which has shown to be a problem for traditional implants.

For the purpose of this assignment, my group embers and I decided upon researching the pseudoscience of crystal healing. The idea, or practice of using crystals to better one’s life and wellbeing is not a necessarily new type of alternative medicine. In fact, instances of this practice have been found in many ancient civilizations throughout the world including places such as Greece and Egypt.

The use of radioactive elements in medicine is still growing to this day. Many oncologists use it to treat their patients who have cancer. Many cancer patients use this option. They use the radiation to kill off cancer cells. X-ray technicians or radiologists will also use it to administer x-rays to people who may have a broken bone, or need an MRI. The patient is injected with a radioactive material that helps the doctor be able to see inside the body better, whether it be with pictures or ultrasound. Radioactive material is defined as “material that contains radioactivity and thus emits ionizing radiation. It may be material that contains natural radioactivity from the environment or a material that may have been made radioactive.” (The Healthy Physics Society). This happens when someone needs a colonoscopy. They have to drink or are injected with this liquid that helps their organs and all other masses in the body be seen better by the radioactive materials.