Abstract: Provided is an improved method of diagnosing and monitoring hemostatic dysfunction, sepsis-related morbidity or severe infection by improving detection of an in vitro complex formed by lipoprotein and C-reactive protein with the utilization of an effective amount of a surface active agent in the reagent.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting a golf bag onto a golf car in a secure position includes a first attachment member arranged on the golf bag. A second attachment member is arranged on the golf car. The first attachment member presents an engagement surface operable to matingly engage a complementary engagement surface on the second attachment member. One of the first and second attachment members defines a male insertion portion and the other attachment member defines a female receiving portion. The first and second attachment members cooperatively mate upon movement of the golf bag in a linear direction relative to the golf car.

Abstract: The present invention involves a method of making an integrated mold product with a molding tool. The method includes introducing polymeric material in the molding tool and molding the polymeric material to define an outer layer in the mold. The outer layer has a channel formed thereon. The method further includes introducing molten metal in the channel of the outer layer when the outer layer is at about the same temperature as the molding tool and cooling the molten metal in the channel to define a metal insert in the channel of the outer layer for electrical and thermal conductivity, structural support, and electromagnetic shielding.