Evaluation of the resistance to erosion of laser treated stainless steel used in direct contact with food products

The non-magnetic austenitic grade stainless steel 1.4401 (316) is one of the most popular alloy used in the food processing industry.Just as any other material intended to be used in contact with food products, the mentioned steel shall meet rigorous hygienic requirements.Its surfaces shall repel contaminants and must not be prone to retaining them

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Sleepwalking, sleep-related eating disorder and sleep-related smoking successfully treated with topiramate: a case report

We describe a 45-year-old married woman with sleepwalking, sleep-related eating disorder, and sleep-related smoking behavior, but without restless legs syndrome.The patient had a history of mild obstructive sleep apnea with an AHI of 12.6/hour with an oxygen saturation nadir of 95%, which resolved after bariatric surgery.Treatment with topiramate 1

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USQ: An e-University for an e-World

The rapid rate of technological change and the rapidly growing number of institutions now embarking on Internet-based delivery means that more institutions are involved in distance education than at any other time in history.As institutions throughout the world increasingly offer courses via the Internet, there will emerge a global higher education

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