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Welders can breathe easier with chromium-free alloy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new alloy promises to lessen welders’ risk of breathing toxic fumes on the job.
The alloy is a welding “consumable” — the material that melts under the welder’s torch to fill the gap between parts that are being joined.
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Older survivors of mechanical ventilation can expect significant disability

Patients aged 65 and older who survive an episode of mechanical ventilation during a hospitalization are more likely to suffer from long-term disabilities after leaving the hospital than those who survive hospitalization without mechanical ventilati…