Biomedical subjects
M J Aitken
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Luminescence dating relevant to human origins.
Luminescence dating provided the first direct and independent evidence that anatomically modern humans had a presence in western Asia earlier than is consistent with the 'regional continuity' model. The reliability of the result concerned, 92 (+/- 5) ka for burnt flints from Qafzeh Cave, is excellent and consistent with isochron analysis of the data. Flint dating has also confirmed palaeoenvironmental indications that the Mousterian industry in Europe was present somewhat earlier than the 100 ka limit previously accepted. Burnt quartz and unburnt sediment have also been important in Palaeolithic dating and the latter has a particularly high potential.
Home care for ventilator-assisted children.
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Letter: Training for general practice.
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Matching models to environments. A planning guide to the selection of pediatric home care models.
Many children receiving sophisticated life-support technology in hospitals can be returned to their families if all parts of a home care program are in place: the appropriate trained personnel, available high-tech equipment, and necessary financial resources.