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WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) newly released for Singapore

The WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) has been released for Singapore, enabling health professionals to accurately assess the absolute risk of osteoporotic fractures. The online calculator, available in 27 country models, provides a 10-year probability of hip fracture and major osteoporotic fractures based on clinical risk factors.

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Eliminating weeds could put more cows on the pasture

A weed calculator developed by ARS scientist Matt Rinella predicts that eliminating leafy spurge and spotted knapweed could raise up to 200,000 cows a year in the western US. The calculator allows ranchers to estimate weeds' economic impact and make informed management decisions.

Calculating crop and ethanol yields and irrigation needs in 4 easy steps

A new calculator program helps farmers estimate crop yields and irrigation needs in semi-arid regions. The MultiCalculator CD uses three simple Excel spreadsheets to predict non-irrigated crop yields and estimate irrigation water needs, considering factors such as soil type, precipitation, and crop selection.

HP wins INFORMS 2009 Edelman prize

HP's innovative use of operations research tools, including Complexity ROI Calculator and Revenue Coverage Optimization, led to significant bottom line savings and improved customer satisfaction. The company's approach has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in cost savings and a more streamlined product offering.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

New carbon calculator conserves forests

The new online carbon calculator, developed by Conservation International, allows users to easily calculate their carbon footprint and learn ways to reduce emissions. The calculator also enables users to offset their emissions by supporting forest-carbon projects that conserve critical habitat for plant and animal species.

New study: Why solar cells lose potency

A new study suggests that intense light exposure in photovoltaic material a-Si:H leads to undesirable defects by creating silicon dihydride structures. Researchers propose potential solutions, such as adding impurities to block the issue, which could improve solar cell performance and efficiency.

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

New calculator provides more accurate estimates of colon cancer survival

A new calculator tool, developed by Mayo Clinic researchers, helps physicians estimate colon cancer patient prognosis and aid in treatment decisions. The calculator considers four factors: lymph node status, tumor depth, grade, and age to provide more accurate five-year survival estimates with or without adjuvant chemotherapy.

Online IV nutrition calculator reduces medical errors, saves time

The TPN Calculator significantly reduced medical errors and saved time for healthcare providers. With the online calculator, errors decreased by nearly 90%, allowing caregivers to dedicate more time to patient care. The system's development preserved the existing ordering process while improving efficiency and reducing calculation errors.