Sydney Hess

Abstract The primary purpose of this study was to examine patterns in the reliance on respiratory tract irritation as a toxicological basis for occupational exposure limits (OELs), focused on U.S.-based OELs. This study pursued three aims: (1) to evaluate the degree to which OELs are based on respiratory irritation, or more broadly, on respiratory effects; (2) to assess the variability in the OEL values across organizations; and (3) to determine how well surrogate endpoints align with...

Approximately 90% of emergency departments worldwide are overcrowded, leading to dangerous delays, reduced quality of care, and strain on medical staff. But if you’ve ever been to the emergency room, you know this already. When I visited rural North Carolina, I went to the ER after a splinter lodged in my finger and could not be removed with tweezers. The front desk was unable to provide an estimated wait time, and I remained in the waiting room for four hours.

The following was forwarded by the good folks at North Carolinians Against Gun Violence. Gun control laws: VA Tech shooter documentary by Sydney Hess In our society, an individual’s opinion on gun control and regulations tends to be muddled with their support of the 2nd amendment – the right to bear arms. The issue being citizens have the constitutional right to bear arms, which is protected from infringement.