#long post 9283

[malrie]

tldr: ummm we never will see how strong the demigods get bc according to lore they’ll be even stronger in adulthood

aka a very long piper charmspeak ramble …… it’s come to this.

one thing my suspension of belief has worked hard day and night fighting for years is the fact that demigods in pjo attract monsters especially when young because they’re weak enough to be prey to them. fine. that’s ok. but something also that is true is that piper & leo both grew up to age 15 which even hedge mentioned was extraordinarily old already for demigods not to have been disturbed (hera’s hold on leo aside) kind of means monsters scented them to be extremely strong even w/o training or awareness, something that never even happened to any other demigod. that is ok too, they’re part of the seven whatever.

secondary to this is the fact that when demigods grow up, specially greek, they leave camp to try to live their own lives in the mortal world and can do so freely bc it’s implied they are strong enough monsters leave them alone/can fend for themselves. notably all done solo - ignoring the random crack celebs mentioned in demigod diaries. that is also fine. who cares. there are allegedly grown up/possibly elderly demigods (not legacies) in new rome. we don’t know them. ok.

EXCEPT this just opens up the door to the other implication that a demigod’s growth over time never really plateaus until much later in their years - meaning the kids in hoo now in teen years are nothing compared to their powers when they’re actual adults. and we won’t ever really see how the powers will develop.

since the seven are already above and beyond the cream of the crop in terms of abilities, what comes next has to be refinement (been a sec since reading hoo so ignore if these have been explored already lol): leo being able to control fire outside of his own body - which goes for other elemental-control types like percy with his water (do not mention bloodbending to me ummm copyright..) or jason (rip) with his lightning.

there are loads of reasons why nico & hazel within lore and also past canon can’t just cheat death but still so much within their death-related power can be pretty flexible. hazel earthbender metalbender truther btw. reyna’s power strengthening probably gets even crazier too. annabeth… love u baby girl go be megamind and be free.. frank can turn into a dragon. um that itself was crazy ig but i just can’t think of the furthering of shapeshifting so im gonna be quiet on him.

and let me SAY SOMETHINGGGGG. this is a piper mclean “joining the war on piper on the side of piper” blog. okay. but consider the fact that she CAN charm monsters and minor gods/sorceresses (medea specifically) and obviously the biggest contender being a whole titan. all before the age of 17.

i read the burning maze only ofc lol and one thing that struck me was that at that point in the narrative shes been charmspeaking for maybe 1 year?? max? and there was the one scene where she used charmspeak on 3 grown men before they went on caligula’s boats and she sort of half-fainted because she wasn’t used to doing that many people. and additionally this is a sometime after gaea. so where is the meter of growth here?

her power is not an elemental one (percy, leo, nico) or self-affected (frank, annabeth). funnily enough it might be closer to reyna, whose powers affect other people (can she power up herself??) and maybe a magical one that’s pretty freestyle like hypnos/hecate. but those seem to have guidelines and levels of known power too.

this is all coming from me just having reread the very first scene in mark of athena where piper was practicing her words to the roman’s and annabeth, just overhearing a little, felt compelled already. piper can control her power/enhance it, but isn’t shown in canon to even think if it affects others in her vicinity. also maybe doesn’t even know the depth of the effect.

past the age of 18, when a greek demigod is implied to move out bc they’re strong enough already not to need protection, piper would have evolved her charmspeak past all her past feats already. with the others, their limits seem pretty clear. hers isn’t?

here are the rules i feel like she has in canon: she can’t command inanimate objects or things/beings that can’t hear her period. huge crowds like the scene in new rome (brick jason scene) were difficult to control. but again, she can compel more than three mortals as of the maze book. so if with age she could charmspeak to a larger masses that would be pretty believable, even if difficult. say that she can’t make someone do something out of their own power, like asking a mortal to do a demigod feat. it still leaves a lot of open room there.

so even theoretically, she can touch a lot of realms of power here, not even in the vaguer way a hecate kid might. can she compel river gods/naiads into moving water for her? other elements with spiritual reps? can she ask the dead to come back to life? is that even in her scope? she wouldn’t do any of these things obviously, since it flies into a moral panic a little. can she ask someone to go mad and crazy and they will? i just said she couldn’t do inanimate objects, but what if that only excluded inorganic matter? can she ask a seed to sprout?

i say ask but she never has to ask. she just needs to speak. now imagine that at her peak ability.

if she can barely control charmspeak slipping out when she was a teen in the hoo books, I genuinely don’t know how she can walk around as an adult without anyone hanging onto every single word she says. or maybe bc she’s older she can control it much better, but it still implies refinement on a scale she never grasped canonically.

ignoring the greco-roman tragedy that is the tlh trio, writing her out of the narrative (and concurrently out of the world of demigods) like riordan did is kinda crazy because you’re just gonna let a charmspeaker run around like that?? haven’t you watched gen v….. oh wait.

i don’t want a time skip in riordan’s 84th random ass spin-off series that’s not what im saying at all.. I just want to speculate on my own.

piper is lucky enough to be surrounded with masses of people who love her, so she isn’t ever in danger of ever becoming an antagonist. remember how even hazel gets mad at jason’s coffin when he dies and “leaves piper”? or annabeth’s first thought when jason dies is how sad she is for piper. mellie & hedge also choose to move with her. the list goes on. she is a top priority.

what really strikes me in how we last see piper is that she has a support system enough to be satiated to never need to come back again to the demigod world. jason got cremated in new rome and she wasn’t at the funeral. leo is off god knows where. she’s close with annabeth, but they don’t have to be at either camps to be close.

what im getting at here is how much of piper’s relationships with people and their protectiveness over her is her power spilling out versus real connection. that is so nasty of me to bring up ofc bc piper is theeee girl and all but imagining the fallout of her realizing something to the effect of her influencing people very close to her without her knowing.. she could retreat further. that’s fully speculation though. no need to panic..

conclusion: piper’s powers hadn’t reached its peak in canon and may never have a real cap to her abilities unless there’s extensive trial and error well into her adulthood. no matter the outcome, she may not even want anything to do with the demigod world anyway.

disclaimer: mentioned some canonical rules here but also haven’t reread the entire hoo series in many many years I might be offbeat and wrong. ooopssss..

sorry if u read all this I can’t give you your time back. i am writing something abt this though. or sorry again if that turns out to be a lie cuz I don’t post it. well.

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Transplantation Market by Products (Tissue Products, Immunosuppressive Drugs), Application (Tissue Transplantation, Organ Transplantation), End User (Hospitals, Transplantation Centers) – Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2031

According to the deep-dive market assessment study by Growth Plus Reports, the global transplantation market was valued at US$ 14.92 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 9.47% to reach US$ 33.68 billion by 2031.

Transplantation Market Fundamentals

Transplantation, or organ transplantation, is a medical procedure in which a healthy organ or tissue is surgically removed from one person, known as the donor, and placed into another person, known as the recipient. Transplantation aims to replace a failing or damaged organ with a functional one, thereby improving or restoring the recipient's health and quality of life. Organ transplantation has become a life-saving option for individuals with end-stage organ failure, where other treatments have failed or are no longer effective. Common organs that can be transplanted include the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, and intestines. In addition, tissues such as corneas, skin, bone, and bone marrow can also be transplanted.

Transplantation has revolutionized medical care and significantly improved the survival rates and quality of life for many patients with organ failure. Efforts are ongoing to increase organ donation rates, promote organ sharing, and develop alternative approaches such as xenotransplantation and regenerative medicine techniques to address the shortage of organs.

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Transplantation Market Dynamics

The prevalence of organ failure, such as end-stage renal disease, liver cirrhosis, heart failure, and lung disease, is rising globally. The growing incidence of these conditions fuels the demand for organ transplantation as a life-saving treatment option. According to the European Society of Cardiology, in the span of 1990-2017, the number of patients with heart failure doubled from 33.5 million to 64.3 million. Additionally, advances in surgical techniques, immunosuppressive medications, and organ preservation methods have improved the success rates of transplantation procedures. These advancements have made transplantation viable for a broader range of patients, increasing the demand for transplants and thus boosting the global transplantation market. Furthermore, efforts to expand the organ donor pool have contributed to the growth of the global transplantation market. This includes initiatives to increase deceased organ donation rates, living donor programs, and the use of extended criteria donors (ECDs) or marginal organs that may not have been considered suitable in the past.

However, the demand for organs far exceeds the available supply, leading to long waiting lists and significant challenges in organ allocation. The need for more organs restricts the number of transplantation procedures that can be performed and limits the market's growth potential. For instance, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration, each day, 17 individuals die while waiting for an organ transplant, and another person is added to the waiting list every 10 minutes. Transplantation procedures are complex and expensive, involving pre-operative evaluations, surgical procedures, post-operative care, immunosuppressive medications, and long-term follow-up. The high cost of transplantation can create financial barriers for patients, limiting access to transplantation and impacting market growth. Moreover, despite advancements in immunosuppressive medications, organ rejection remains a significant concern in transplantation. The recipient's immune system can recognize the transplanted organ as foreign and mount an immune response, potentially leading to organ failure. The need for lifelong immunosuppressive therapy can have side effects and complications, affecting patient outcomes. Additionally, organ shortage, rejection, and high procedure costs are some of the restraints impeding the overall market growth.

Transplantation Market Ecosystem

The global transplantation market is analyzed from the following perspectives: products, application, end user, and region. 

Transplantation Market by Products 

Based on the products, the global transplantation market is segmented into tissue products, preservation solutions, and immunosuppressive drugs.

The tissue products segment dominated the market with a principal revenue share of 55.4% in 2022. The increasing number of transplantation procedures, such as cochlear, heart valves, bone marrow, and orthopedic soft tissues, is attributed to the segment’s growth. Tissue products are the numerous forms of human tissues used for transplantation. Tissue transplantation involves specific tissues, such as corneas, skin, bone, tendons, and heart valves, rather than whole organs. These tissues are obtained from deceased donors and can be used to replace or repair damaged or diseased tissues in recipients. The availability of high-quality tissue grafts, advancements in tissue preservation techniques, and ongoing research and development in tissue engineering contribute to the segment's growth.

Transplantation Market by Application 

Based on the application, the global transplantation market is segmented into tissue transplantation and organ transplantation.

The organ transplantation segment accounted for a prominent share of the market. Organ transplantation focuses on the transplantation of whole organs from deceased or living donors to recipients in need of organ replacement. Organ transplantation is a complex medical procedure involving the surgical removal of an organ from a donor and its implantation into the recipient's body. Organ transplant surgeries involve the transplantation of a whole organ, such as a heart, liver, kidney, lung, or pancreas, from the donor to the recipient. Highly skilled transplant surgeons lead the surgical procedures, often assisted by a specialized surgical team. The surgical techniques and protocols vary depending on the organ being transplanted. The organs for transplantation are obtained from deceased individuals who have consented to organ donation or living individuals who voluntarily donate an organ. Donor evaluation includes medical history review, physical examinations, and various tests to assess the health and suitability of the organs for transplantation. These factors contribute to the growth of the organ transplantation segment.

Transplantation Market by End User

Based on the end user, the global transplantation market is segmented into transplantation centers, hospitals, and others.

The hospitals segment is a key player in the transplantation market, with the largest revenue share of 51.2% in 2022, being the primary treatment center for the transplantation procedure. Hospitals play a crucial role in all aspects of the transplantation process, from patient evaluation and pre-transplant care to surgical procedures, post-operative care, and long-term follow-up. Hospitals that have specialized transplant centers are at the forefront of transplantation services. These centers typically have multidisciplinary teams consisting of transplant surgeons, transplant physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals collaborating to provide comprehensive care to transplant patients. Hospitals perform transplantation surgeries involving donor organs or tissue implantation into the recipient's body. Transplant surgeons lead the surgical procedures, working with a specialized surgical team to ensure the successful transplantation of the organ or tissue. Hospitals must maintain state-of-the-art surgical facilities and adhere to strict surgical protocols. These overall factors contribute to the growth of the hospital segment. 

Transplantation Market by Region

Geographically, the global transplantation market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. 

North America dominated the global transplantation market with the largest revenue share of 41% in 2022, attributed to advanced healthcare infrastructure, robust research and development activities, and a high prevalence of transplantation procedures. For instance, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, in the United States, 42,887 organ transplants were performed in 2022, setting a record. North America has well-established transplantation programs and centers of excellence that have significantly contributed to the field. These programs have extensive experience in organ transplantation, advanced surgical techniques, and comprehensive post-transplant care. The region has many transplant centres in academic institutions and private hospitals, providing various transplantation services. 

Additionally, regional companies are continuously involved in partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions, which are also expected to improve the transplantation market outlook. For instance.  North America is at the forefront of technological advancements in transplantation. The region has witnessed the development and adoption of innovative techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries, robotic-assisted surgeries, improved organ preservation methods, and advanced immunosuppressive therapies. These advancements have contributed to improved patient outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and reduced complications.

Transplantation Market Competitive Landscape

The prominent players operating in the global transplantation market are:

Arthrex, Inc.

Astellas Pharma

Zimmer Biomet

21st Century Medicine

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals Inc.

BiolifeSolutions, Inc. 

Orthofix Medical Inc.

Amnio Technology

Transplantation Market Strategic Developments

In July 2022, Precise Bio partnered with Carl Zeiss Meditec to develop and commercialize tissue-based implants for ophthalmology. The firms will collaborate to create 4D bio-fabricated corneal transplants for patients requiring endothelial keratoplasty and natural lenticular transplants to treat keratoconus and vision correction.

In February 2022, Amnio Technology, a global pioneer in the development and marketing of amniotic tissue allografts, introduced two new PalinGen membrane products, PalinGen Dual-Layer Membrane and Dual Layer PalinGen X-Membrane. Like the whole PalinGen membrane product line, the novel allografts are minimally modified, analogous in usage, and devoid of the chorion. The dual-layered structure of the allografts allows for unidirectional application with two epithelial sides facing outward. The PalinGen membranes are manufactured using the patented Advantek technology, which retains the extracellular matrix components and regulatory proteins found in amniotic tissues. Keeping the properties of natural tissue helps in wound treatment.

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in these troubled times I call out to you

by deansnuggles

Finn and Poe find each other after the Battle of Exegol, and have some long-overdue conversations.

"I wish she could stay, I wish everyone could stay, but that’s not realistic. We’re all going to go our own ways sometimes. I just hope…” Finn sighs, looks off into the trees. “I just hope we all find each other again, after. You know?”

“I do know,” Poe says, emphatically. When Finn continues frowning into the distance, Poe puts a hand on his shoulder. “Hey. I do know. And we will.” He leans over to catch Finn’s eyes. “Look. Rey said… when I told her I was worried about what happens now, with all of us not having anywhere to go, she said, ‘you, me, Finn and Rose—we’ll need to be each other’s home.’ And you know, she’s right. No matter what, we’ll have each other. That’s not going away.”

Words: 9283, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Series: Part 2 of what is loved endures

Fandoms: Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars - All Media Types

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Poe Dameron, Finn (Star Wars)

Relationships: Poe Dameron/Finn

Additional Tags: Post-Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Movie: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Fix-It, Canon Compliant, Hurt/Comfort, boys talking about feelings, I basically make them have every conversation I wanted them to have in the movie, gratuitous use of the word buddy, in my star wars they say fuck, Poe Dameron Needs A Hug, Poe Dameron is a hot mess, Gay Poe Dameron, gay finn is not a tag already how dare you, Everyone is gay and I'm not sorry, sappy handjobs, Force-Sensitive Finn (Star Wars), Coda, Epilogue, give characters actual conclusions to their emotional arcs and relationships challenge, finn is a very good boy and I love him

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[aldragon]

El Ejército de los Estados Unidos comprará algunos sistemas de defensa de misiles con cúpula de hierro diseñados por Israel

El Ejército de los Estados Unidos comprará algunos sistemas de defensa de misiles con cúpula de hierro diseñados por Israel

Una batería de cúpula de hierro. De archivo: IDF.

as it assesses options for its long-term needs, the military branch said in a statement on Wednesday. El ejército estadounidense planea comprar a Israel un número limitado de sistemas de defensa con misiles Iron Dome mientras evalúa las opciones para sus necesidades a largo plazo, dijo la rama militar en un comunicado el miércoles.

Se ha…

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Thanos Game Of Stones shirt, long sleeved, tank top

Thanos Game Of Stones shirt, long sleeved, tank top

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin’s series of fantasy novels, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. It is filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Spain, and the United States. The series premiered on…

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[risashirakaba]

ok so

man you know what i kinda want to leave tumblr for good. tumblr just makes me feel so down about myself, my follow count keeps going down and its making me nervous, and there’s people on this site who make me mad or jealous. seeing people i follow interact with each other and me not being in it just like makes me feel lonelier than i am

i don’t even log on daily anymore my (slow) queue has done everything for the past few days. i might either remake this blog soon or leave the site completely. ots gonna be hard but 90% of the time now im on twitter. If I remade my blog though idk if o would even use it or how id get a decent # of followers back but what ever ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (i should really follow first more often)

there’s also the problem of there still being people only on tumblr that i want to talk to again and i know some of them don’t have twitters, or they do have twitters but idk them. i think twitter has made me actually yknow Get closer to people more than tumblr has.

sorry for making this post so long but i think from now on ill stop using this blog actively. for the time being ill still like queue posts but i plan on making a new blog or ending my time here o____o; ill make a post about my new blog when i do

i love to rant