How long does it take to become a psychiatrist? Typically, it takes about 8 years of post-undergraduate study to become a board-certified psychiatrist â 4 years to complete your M.D. degree plus another 4 years of residency.
âOobleck,â named for the mysterious green substance described in the Dr. Seuss classic Bartholomew and the Oobleck, is a non-newtonian fluid meaning it doesnât follow Newtonâs laws of motion. A non-newtonian fluid (like oobleck or silly putty) has a different viscosity depending on the force applied. By contrast, newtonian fluids (like water) have a constant viscosity at a given temperature. No matter how fast you stir them they never get thicker or thinner. Oobleck is a mixture of cornstarch and water.
Infection Watch September 16, 2012 Comments Off on What is the KPC superbug? Klebsiella pneumoniae is a rod shaped type of bacteria commonly found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, and intestines. K. pneumoniae can in turn cause an infection called klebsiella pneumonia. This can provoke lung inflammation and cell death that may produce a thick, bloody, mucoid sputum.