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C Taylor

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A study of the ability of physician faculty members to predict resident performance.

The ability of 22 faculty preceptors from three family practice programs to predict residents' cognitive levels was examined using the Composite and Clinical Set Problem scores of the American Board of Family Practice In-Training Exam (ITE) as standard measures. Seven of the 22 preceptors had significant positive correlations for both criterion measures, while seven of 22 did not correlate at a significant level for either. Examination of the two extreme groups found significantly different group means when the number of years of teaching experience was the dependent variable. The good predictors had 6.28 +/- SD 3.90 years of experience versus 2.71 +/- SD 2.02 years for low predictors. The authors conclude from these results that years of experience is an important factor in the preceptor's ability to assess cognitive levels. The authors speculate that the inability to accurately assess a trainee's knowledge may negatively affect resident-preceptor interactions.

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Comparison of paired-ion liquid chromatographic method with AOAC fluorometric and microbiological methods for riboflavin determination in selected foods.

A paired-ion liquid chromatographic (LC) technique coupled with fluorometric detection to determine riboflavin in various food matrices is described. Chromatograms of many foods showed 2 peaks of interest due to presence of riboflavin and flavin mononucleotide (FMN). Relatively high levels of FMN were found in raw beef, corned beef, chicken liver, and canned mushrooms. When riboflavin and FMN contents were summed, LC values were comparable to those obtained by the AOAC standard procedures. The LC technique was sensitive, rapid, and simple, yielding a mean standard deviation of 3.1% which was comparable to the AOAC fluorometric method (3.0%) and better than the AOAC microbiological assay (9.6%). Mean spike recoveries were 91.8% for LC compared to 90.5% and 89.6% for the AOAC fluorometric and microbiological methods, respectively.

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Computed tomographic (CT) guided percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsy: the Yale experience.

Fifty-one CT-guided percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsies (PFNAB) were performed on 46 consecutive patients over 15 months. Cytologies were obtained to identify primary or secondary malignancy in the abdomen, pelvis, retroperitoneum, bone, and paraspinal region. Adequate cytologic material was obtained in 50 of 51 biopsies. There were 29 true-positive, 0 false-positive, 12 true-negative, and two false-negative cases with an overall accuracy rate of 95 percent. There was one minor complication, mesenteric hemorrhage, which did not require transfusion. Fifteen of the 51 biopsies were performed on outpatients. The procedure is an accurate, safe, and cost-effective nonsurgical means of diagnosing primary or secondary malignancy.

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On the conduct of homelessness research: lessons from a qualitative study of women diagnosed with chronic mental illness.

This article presents a summary of the author's study of the lived experiences of homeless women diagnosed with chronic mental illness. Strategies found to be effective in the conduct of the study are highlighted. Issues and problems related to population access, sampling, data generation, and difficult situations in the field are discussed with proposed solutions. The resolution of nurse helper/nurse researcher role conflicts is addressed.

Chronic Disease↗
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The use of over-the-counter antifungal vaginitis preparations by college students.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study examined college students' perceptions of the over-the-counter (OTC) availability of vaginal antifungal preparations. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 258 college students participated in the study over a 3-month period. Students were surveyed about their use of OTC antifungal preparations and their experiences with product effectiveness, benefits, and risks. RESULTS: Among 157 women who experienced a yeast infection, 110 (71%) had used OTC antifungal agents. Approximately 92% reported that the products cured their infection. Most students believed the OTC agents were a good idea because of the convenience and cost savings. CONCLUSIONS: The consumer group, which consisted of young female college students, felt they had assimilated the introduction of OTC antifungal preparations into their personal health care safely and effectively.

Administration, Intravaginal↗