In this article, the authors describe the development and pilot testing of an electronic bedside communication center (eBCC) prototype to improve access to health information for hospitalized adults and their family caregivers. Focus groups were used to identify improvements for the initial eBCC pro …

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A - Nitinol has revolutionized many traditional engineering designs with its unique properties that include pseudoelasticity and the shape-memory effect...

PCT will host its fifth annual Rodent Control Virtual Conference next month. Plan to attend if you’re interested in learning how to better manage complex rodent infestations in both urban and rural settings.

PCT will host its fifth annual Rodent Control Virtual Conference next month. Plan to attend if you’re interested in learning how to better manage complex rodent infestations in both urban and rural settings.

In a pilot study, we had five typical Internet users evaluate the quality of health websites returned by a general-purpose search engine (Google) and a healthcare-specific search engine (Healthfinder). The evaluators used a quality criteria developed by Mitretek/Health Information Technology Institu …

Research into the use of transitional objects (Winnicott, 1971) by adult clients in psychotherapy has given little attention to the question of how a transitional object (TO) works. This question is addressed through the use of a semi-structured interview. Data was collected on the clinical practice …

Polish GDP may increase by as much as 7-8 percent quarter on quarter in the third quarter of 2020, while declining to 2-3 percent throughout the whole of 2020, Head of the Polish Development Fund (PFR) Paweł Borys told public broadcaster TVP Info on Tuesday.

Overall, the long-term outcomes of an NRP appear to have benefits to both the organization and the individual.

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic and high mortality rate among severe or critical COVID-19 is linked with SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced hyperinflammation of the innate and adaptive immune systems and the resulting cytokine storm. ...

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic and high mortality rate among severe or critical COVID-19 is linked with SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced hyperinflammation of the innate and adaptive immune systems and the resulting cytokine storm. ...

Using a resident-as-teacher video-based toolkit was associated with improvements in teaching skills in residents from multiple specialties.

Validation of the feasibility and efficacy of volume perfusion computed tomography (VPCT) in the preoperative assessment of cerebral gliomas by applying a 128-slice CT covering the entire tumour.Forty-six patients (25 men, 21 women; mean age 52.8 years) ...

Validation of the feasibility and efficacy of volume perfusion computed tomography (VPCT) in the preoperative assessment of cerebral gliomas by applying a 128-slice CT covering the entire tumour.Forty-six patients (25 men, 21 women; mean age 52.8 years) ...

Objective To explore the value of serum procalcitonin( PCT) in guiding the severit,y and antibiotic treatment in elderly patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD). Methods Sixty-eight elderly AECOPD patients who received treatment in Seventh People s Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM from Oct 2014 to Oct 2015 were divided into two groups, including 34 patients of control group,34 patients of experimental group. Control group was given antibiotic therapy guided by clinical symptoms, white blood cell(WBC) and C reactive protein(CRP). Experimental group received antibiotic therapy according to the level of serum PCT. The changes of the serm PCT, WBC and CRP,blood gas indicators at different time point, prognosis between two groups were compared. Results From 3rd and 7th day after admission, the serum PCT, WBC, CRP in AECOPD patients were all reduced compared with those at admission. The levels of serum PCT and CRP in experimental group were significantly lower than those in control group( F =6.23,F =4. 23,P 0. 01), while there was no statistically significant difference on the level of WBC at the same time between two groups( F=2. 18, P =0.062). From 3rd day after admission, the levels of pH, PaCO_2, PaO_2, SaO_2, were all improved compared with before treatment, and these indicators in experimental group were significantly better than those in control group( F =8.98,F =5.92, F =1.97, F =4. 29, P 0. 01). Compared with experiential treatment group, the time of hospital stay, time of antibiotics therapy in experimental group was significantly reduced, and the costs of antibiotics also reduced( t =9.33, t =38. 04, t = 11.95, all P 0.01), recurrence rate and mortality were significantly decreased(X~2 = 4. 66,X~2 = 3. 98, P =0. 031.P =0. 047). Conclusion Serum PCT dynamic monitoring can guide and optimize the antibiotic treatment strategy,and improve the disease outcome in elderly patients with AECOPD.

Objective To explore the value of serum procalcitonin( PCT) in guiding the severit,y and antibiotic treatment in elderly patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD). Methods Sixty-eight elderly AECOPD patients who received treatment in Seventh People s Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM from Oct 2014 to Oct 2015 were divided into two groups, including 34 patients of control group,34 patients of experimental group. Control group was given antibiotic therapy guided by clinical symptoms, white blood cell(WBC) and C reactive protein(CRP). Experimental group received antibiotic therapy according to the level of serum PCT. The changes of the serm PCT, WBC and CRP,blood gas indicators at different time point, prognosis between two groups were compared. Results From 3rd and 7th day after admission, the serum PCT, WBC, CRP in AECOPD patients were all reduced compared with those at admission. The levels of serum PCT and CRP in experimental group were significantly lower than those in control group( F =6.23,F =4. 23,P 0. 01), while there was no statistically significant difference on the level of WBC at the same time between two groups( F=2. 18, P =0.062). From 3rd day after admission, the levels of pH, PaCO_2, PaO_2, SaO_2, were all improved compared with before treatment, and these indicators in experimental group were significantly better than those in control group( F =8.98,F =5.92, F =1.97, F =4. 29, P 0. 01). Compared with experiential treatment group, the time of hospital stay, time of antibiotics therapy in experimental group was significantly reduced, and the costs of antibiotics also reduced( t =9.33, t =38. 04, t = 11.95, all P 0.01), recurrence rate and mortality were significantly decreased(X~2 = 4. 66,X~2 = 3. 98, P =0. 031.P =0. 047). Conclusion Serum PCT dynamic monitoring can guide and optimize the antibiotic treatment strategy,and improve the disease outcome in elderly patients with AECOPD.

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an emerging non-invasive neuromodulation technique that serves as treatment tool to neurological disorders. However, the mechanism of how the stimulation modulates ongoing brain activity and connectivity is still not fully understood. Simultaneous ac …

The Creative Biostructure's Pre-Crystallization Test will help you to determine the appropriate sample concentration for crystallization screening.

The Creative Biostructure's Pre-Crystallization Test will help you to determine the appropriate sample concentration for crystallization screening.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has recently become a public emergency and a worldwide pandemic. However, the information on the risk factors associated with the mortality of COVID-19 and of their prognostic potential is limited. In this retrospective study, the clinical characteristics, treatme …

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has recently become a public emergency and a worldwide pandemic. However, the information on the risk factors associated with the mortality of COVID-19 and of their prognostic potential is limited. In this retrospective study, the clinical characteristics, treatme …