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R D Wells

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PubMed1970

Dinucleotides as products of an exonucleolytic activity association with the Micrococcus luteus DNA polymerase.

The partially purified DNA polymerase from Micrococcus luteus contains a low level of exonucleolytic activity. The enzyme preparation (1200-fold purified) contains approximately 100 times more polymerase than exonuclease activity. Both single- and double-stranded DNA are degraded at the same rate. The predominant products are dinucleoside diphosphates (d-pXpY); mononucleotides and a trace of trinucleotides are also produced. Each of these products is formed at a constant rate throughout the course of the reaction. The nuclease degrades a DNA chain from the 5'-end. The enzyme preparation contains no detectable endonuclease activity.

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Pediatric hospitalists: quality care for the underserved?

Despite the rapid growth in pediatric hospitalist services, there is little empiric information about the impact of pediatric hospitalists. This study compared process and outcome variables related to the inpatient care of 182 pediatric patients, half of whom were cared for by hospitalists and half by their primary care providers (PCP). Results indicated that, while hospitalists cared for patients of substantially lower socioeconomic status, they delivered care more economically for patients with asthma, with no significant differences in rates of return to the emergency room or rehospitalizations. Children in both services demonstrated equivalent levels of returning to their PCP for follow-up visits and were in equally good health 1 month after discharge. Additionally, no negative impact was evident on patient satisfaction at discharge; in fact, the hospitalists' patients were more satisfied with aspects of their care. Hospitalists may, therefore, provide a vital service by ensuring quality inpatient care for low-income children.

Analysis of Variance↗