3-nitro-1,2,4-tri-azol-5-one (NTO) is a high energy insensitive explosive.To study the shock initiation process of NTO-based polymer bonded explosive JEOL-1 (32%octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine (HMX), 32% NTO, 28% Al and 8% binder system), the cylinder test, the gap experiments and numerical simulation were carried out.Firstly, we g
A qualitative study on barriers and enablers to uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening by people with diabetes in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
Abstract Background Blindness and visual impairment from diabetic retinopathy (DR) are avoidable through early detection and timely treatment.The Western Province of Sri Lanka has the highest prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) (18.6%) in the country.A situational analysis identified a significant gap in DR screening services (DRSS) uptake in this
Lead Macrodislodgement of a Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Results in a Reel Problem
Lead macrodislodgement is Football Pants a rare complication of cardiac implantable electronic devices associated with patient-related risk factors.This paper outlines a case of reel syndrome secondary to device manipulation 3 months after subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation and describes the challenges with lead macrod