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Abstract The strength of leaf fibers and the nutritional value of the edible fruit of several yucca species native to the U.S. southwest were studied to aid in the determination of species best suited for commercial cultivation by the Navajo Nation. The leaves were softened in an autoclave to facilitate the removal of the leaf matrix, conditioned in environmentally controlled chambers, and the fibers were broken using a texture analyzer.
The known: Outcomes for patients not fluent in English are improved by mediated communication by accredited interpreters. Anecdotal evidence suggests that convenient bystanders (including medical students) are frequently used as ad hoc interpreters in health care settings. The new: One‐third of final year medical students responding to a survey had acted as ad hoc interpreters during their training.
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