Checkpoints in antibacterial immunity.
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Animals↗
Biomedical subjects
J Hess
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Pericardial teratoma: prenatal diagnosis and course.
We report on a case of primary pericardial teratoma detected in a 29-week-old fetus. Due to cardiac decompensation, pericardiocentesis was performed at 33 weeks of gestation, and surgical excision of the tumor was indicated shortly after birth. The present report draws attention to the impact of fetal echocardiography on perinatal management.
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The international trade in toxic waste: the case of Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
In December 1998, 2,700 metric tons of industrial waste containing high levels of mercury and other metals and possibly other toxic compounds were shipped illegally from Taiwan to Sihanoukville, Cambodia. There the waste was unloaded and transferred to a nearby inland dumpsite. An estimated 2,000 Sihanoukville residents were exposed to the waste occupationally or environmentally, and at least six deaths and hundreds of injuries have been associated with the incident. The authors describe the human exposures and associated morbidity and mortality, recount the medical and public health response, and consider the issues complicating epidemiologic analysis of the incident. They also consider the major issues highlighted by the incident, including the trade in toxic waste between developed and less developed countries, the factors that shape emergency public health responses in resource-poor environments, and the importance of prevention and preparedness in containing emergencies in developing countries.
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Risk factors for odontoclastic resorptive lesions in cats.
A cross-sectional study evaluating potential risk factors for odontoclastic resorptive lesions (ORL) in feline teeth was conducted. Owners of 32 cats with ORL and 27 cats without ORL were interviewed regarding their respective cat's demographic characteristics, diet, and medical and dental histories. Four factors were identified as significantly associated with ORL using unconditional logistic regression. A history of dental disease (gingivitis, calculus, or periodontal disease; odds ratio [OR], 4.5); city residence (OR, 4.4); and being an exclusively indoor cat (OR, 4.5) were associated with an increased risk for ORL. Consumption of commercial treats (OR, 0.3) appeared protective for ORL.
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Fuzzy logic and medical device design controls.
The second article in this series concentrated on the application of fuzzy logic in drug delivery systems and presented a specific example of respiratory therapy. This article completes the picture with a discussion of the regulatory issues, with particular reference to hardware and software design controls and applicable standards.
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Managing hospital census through physician/administrator teamwork.
This article describes the process of successful implementation of a system to manage and control a hospital's inpatient census. The system has implications not only for every department, but for every profession within a hospital environment. Described here is the overall impact of the system within a hospital. Also presented are important factors which have contributed to the success of implementation in this complex setting.
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What road will you take? Charting an organizational course for community accountability.
Across the country, numerous perception studies have been conducted to gauge the public's opinion of America's health care system and the role local providers play in serving community health needs. The results consistently show that, in general, people are unaware of the myriad of benefits above and beyond the provision of general acute care services provided by not-for-profit community health care organizations.
Community Health Services↗
What road will you take? Part II. Charting an organizational course for community accountability.
Across the country, numerous perception studies have been conducted to gauge the public's opinion of America's health care system and the role local providers play in serving community health needs. The results consistently show that, in general, people are unaware of the myriad of benefits above and beyond the provision of general acute care services provided by not-for-profit community health care organizations.
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[Angioid streaks. Pathogenesis and the clinical picture].
Angioid streaks were first described by Doyne in 1889. Since that time histopathology and diagnostic methods have been greatly improved. Angioid streaks of the fundus are not apparent at birth. The earliest form is known as "peau d'orange". The end stage is disciform macular degeneration, helicoid peripapillary atrophy or diffuse choroidal sclerosis. Moreover, macular hemorrhage and precipitation of angioid streaks have frequently been noted after trauma. Angioid streaks have been described in a diverse group of diseases including pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Paget's disease, hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia.
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