Efficient, stable solar cells by using inherent bandgap of {alpha}-phase formamidinium lead iodide
In general, mixed cations and anions containing formamidinium (FA), methylammonium (MA), caesium, iodine, and bromine ions are used to stabilize the black α-phase of the FA-based lead triiodide (FAPbI3) in perovskite solar cells. However, additives such as MA, caesium, and bromine widen its bandgap and reduce the thermal stability. We stabilized the α-FAPbI3 phase by doping with methylenediammonium dichloride (MDACl2) and achieved a certified short-circuit current density of between 26.1 and 26.7 milliamperes per square centimeter. With certified power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 23.7%, more than 90% of t...
Source: ScienceNOW - November 6, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Min, H., Kim, M., Lee, S.-U., Kim, H., Kim, G., Choi, K., Lee, J. H., Seok, S. I. Tags: Physics, Applied, Materials Science reports Source Type: news
Good Pregnancy Outcomes With 6-Mo Interval After Radioactive Iodine Treatment Good Pregnancy Outcomes With 6-Mo Interval After Radioactive Iodine Treatment
Receipt of radioactive-iodine treatment (RAIT) after thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer does not appear to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes when conception occurs six months or more after treatment, researchers from South Korea report.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - October 24, 2019 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Iodine supplementation in pregnancy – international recommendations and the evidence base
This 60 minute webinar, by Dr Sarah Bath from the University of Surrey, will cover the role of iodine supplements, rather than diet, in meeting recommendations during pregnancy. It is well known that adequate iodine intake is essential in pregnancy for correct brain development, but the role of iodine supplements is less clear. In some countries there are official recommendations for women to take iodine-containing supplements during pregnancy, but that is not the case in many countries (including in the UK). The webinar will cover the variation in international policies on iodine supplementation and will review the curren...
Source: The Nutrition Society - September 30, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
What Affects the Nutritional Quality of Plant-Based Milk Substitutes?
Discussion
People today may be eating more plant-based products because of:
Allergen avoidance – lactose or cow’s milk allergy, 14% of people with cow’s milk allergy will also have soy allergy.
Cultural importance
Contamination avoidance e.g. growth hormone or antibiotic residues in cow’s milk production
Specific diseases, e.g. cholesterol/lipid issues
Environmental impact
Ethical or religious considerations
Improved nutrition
With population growth “[t]he demand for food is expected to grow by 70% until 2050….While the expected protein consumption is believed to grow by 80%.” P...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 30, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
France to Give Iodine to More People Living Close to Nuclear Plants France to Give Iodine to More People Living Close to Nuclear Plants
France will offer free iodine tablets to around 2.2 million people living close to nuclear plants to help protect them from radiation in case of an accident.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 20, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news
France to give iodine to more people living close to nuclear plants
France will offer free iodine tablets to around 2.2 million people living close to nuclear plants to help protect them from radiation in case of an accident. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Sudan: Memorandum of Agreement On Universal Salt Iodization in Sudan
[SNA] Iodine Global Network organization "IGN" played great and effective role in the prevention of IDD in Sudan and supported the universal salt iodization -keeping in mind that the iodine deficiency disorders problem in Sudan is widespread and severe making possible developing of cretins and severe mental retardation hampering the children right for wellbeing and education as IDD lead to mild intellectual deficit Iodine Global Network is uniquely positioned to provide advocacy and support services to national (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 6, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Germany bolsters iodine supply in case of nuclear incident
German authorities are increasing their stockpile of iodine tablets as a precaution for the possibility of a nuclear incident (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Factors Associated With Thyroid Cancer Overtreatment Identified
FRIDAY, July 19, 2019 -- One-fourth of patients receive unnecessary treatment with radioactive iodine after surgery for low-risk papillary thyroid cancer, according to a study published in the June issue of Surgical Oncology.
Ambria S. Moten, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 19, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Problem Persists: Overtreatment of Thyroid Cancer With RAI Problem Persists: Overtreatment of Thyroid Cancer With RAI
A new study underscores concerns about overtreatment of patients with low-risk thyroid cancer with radioactive iodine, which exposes them to unnecessary risks.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - July 18, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Not Working? Shared Decision Making on RAI for Thyroid Cancer Not Working? Shared Decision Making on RAI for Thyroid Cancer
Patients with differentiated thyroid cancer for whom selective treatment with radioactive iodine (RAI) was recommended were dissatisfied with the shared decision making process.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - July 17, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Patients unaware of treatment options for thyroid cancer
Many patients feel that radioactive iodine therapy is the only treatment option for differentiated thyroid cancer, according to research published in theJournal of Clinical Oncology.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 16, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Many Perceive Lack of Choice in Receipt of RAI for Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer patients who perceive no choice about radioactive iodine report lower decision satisfaction (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - July 15, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Endocrinology, Oncology, Radiology, Journal, Source Type: news
Many Perceive Lack of Choice in Receipt of RAI for Thyroid Cancer
MONDAY, July 15, 2019 -- Many patients diagnosed with differentiated thyroid cancer perceive that they have no choice about receiving radioactive iodine (RAI), according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Lauren... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 15, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
California ’s Recent Earthquakes Are Reigniting Fears of the ‘Big One’
(RIDGECREST, Calif.) — Shaken residents were cleaning up Sunday from two of the biggest earthquakes to rattle California in decades as scientists warn that both should serve as a wake-up call to be ready when the long-dreaded “Big One” strikes.
California is spending more than $16 million to install thousands of quake-detecting sensors statewide that officials say will give utilities and trains precious seconds to shut down before the shaking starts.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said it’s time residents did their part by mapping out emergency escape routes and preparing earthquake kits with food, water, lights...
Source: TIME: Science - July 8, 2019 Category: Science Authors: John Rogers, Robert Jablon And Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP Tags: Uncategorized California onetime Source Type: news
