OST 1995 Annual Report Table of Contents

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Office of Science and Technology - Annual Report - Fiscal Year 1995

Table of Contents

Preface
Keyword Index
The Office of Science and Technology: Office of Science and Technology Organization; Office of Science and Technology Staff
Introduction
Biomaterial Characterization: Biomaterials Compendium; Effect of Steroids on Enviornmental Stress Cracking of Polyurethane; Effect of Plasma Sterilization on the Molecular Weight of Degradable Biomaterials; Biotechnology
Diagnostic Imaging: Advanced Performance Assessment Techniques; Mammography; Fluoroscopy; Magnetic Resonance Compatibility Testing Facility; Tissue Characterization
Device Mechanical Performance Analysis: Characterization of Fatigue Properties of Implant Wire; Particulates From Artificial Joint Replacements
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Testing of Medical Devices: FDA/AAMI Forum on Medical Device Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); EMC Testing of Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers for EMI from Digital Cellular Telephones; Environmental Compatibility; Ventilator Testing for Susceptibility to Radiofrequency Interference; Testing of Hearing Aid Interference from Digital Cellular Telephones
Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation Medical Devices: Computerized Laboratory Testing of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators; Radiofrequency Cardiac Ablation; Studies of Safety of Cardiac Defibrillation
Fluid Mechanics: Crib Warmers; Hemolysis Testing Methodologies; Heart Valve Cavitation; Flow Visualization; Small Heart Valves; Regurgitation; Non-Orthotopic Model for Stentless Heart Valve Evaluation; Spinal Anesthetic Needles; Viral Transport Model; Glaucoma Shunts
Infection Control: Comparative Testing of Agents Used to Disinfect/Sterilize Medical Devices; Condoms as Virus Barriers: Determination of Base-Line Properties and Evaluation of Quality Assurance Tests; Condom Leakage Test Methods; Missing text!
Intelligent Medical Device Evaluation: Physiologic Signal Medical Devices; Apnea Monitor Bench Test Method Development; Automatic External Defibrillator
In Vitro Diagnostics: Detection of HIV-1 in AIDS Brain Tissues by DNA Amplification; Deficiencies of Diagnostic DNA Amplification Systems; Overview of International PCR Standardization Efforts; Monitoring the Human Genome Project for Impact on Developments in Medical Devices
Ionizing Radiation Metrology: Calibration Support of Compliance X-Ray Inspection Program; Calibration Support of MQSA Inspection Program; Develope Computer System for Calibration Laboratory; Laboratory Accreditation Activities
Lasers: Optical and Thermal Performance Characteristics of Sidefiring Optical Fibers; UV Laser-Tissue Interactions
Medical Device Interactions with the Immune System: Immunological Effects of Silicone
Medical Device Materials Toxicology: Genetic Effects of Endogenous Bioregulator Nitric Oxide; Development of Biomarkers of Exposure to Polyurethane; Immunotoxicity Testing; Latex Allergy Research; Latex Gloves Residual Powder Test Method; Mercury-Induced Changes in Brain Gene Expression; Immunochemical Localization of Molecular Markers of Mercury-induced Renal Injury; Molecular Biomarker for Screening of Developmental Toxicants; Hormonal Effects of Medical Device Materials; Biological Response to Medical Device Materials; Molecular Interactions and Medical Device Materials: Risks Associated with Metals in Medical Protheses; Axial Skeletal Development and Stress Protein Induction
Optics: Light Scattering Measurements of Intraocular Lenses; Improved Quality Assurance Testing for Silicone Intraocular Lenses; Ophthalmic Instrument Evaluation
Prediction of Material Biostability: Absorbable Sutures; Cellular Response to Heterogeneously-Charged Polystyrene Surfaces; Interlaboratory Study of Analytical Methods for Residual Ethylene Oxide; Missing link!
Radiation Biology Research: Evaluation of the Safety of UV-Emitting Medical Devices as Used in HIV Infection; #1: EPIDEMIOLOGY; #2: CLINICAL STUDIES; #3: LABORATORY STUDIES; #4: SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP; Ultraviolet A1 Phototherapy of Autoimmune Diseases; Forum on the Safety of UVA-Emitting Sunlamp Products; EMF Research; Studies of ELF Radiation on Cell Function; Studies of Cellular Phone Microwave Radiation on Cell Function; Effects of Exposure to ELF Magnetic Fields on Gene Expression; Effects of Low ELF Exposures on Mammary Tumor Expression In Mice
Ultrasound: Hydrophone Response Characteristics; Doppler Accuracy; Ultrasound Bioeffects: Effects on Embryonic Development and Cardiac Function; Vascular grafts
Field Support Activities: Laser Field Compliance Program; Laser Product Evaluations; Non-Coherent Radiation Activities; Microwave Oven Program
Workshops and On-Site Visits: Breast Implants Workshop; Immunology Workshop; Latex Sensitivity; NIEHS Site Visit; Cellular Phones
Appendices: OST Publications; Books and Chapters in Books; Proceedings, Abstracts, Letters, Book Reviews, etc.; OST Presentations; Academic Affiliations of OST Staff; OST Patents; Research Seminars; Research Contracts and Interagency Agreements; Standards Organizations; Abbreviations and Acronyms
Updated 8/8/96

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