Cost Containment in Infection Control: Cost-Effective Use of the Throat Culture in Acute Pharyngitis

1986 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-190
Author(s):  
Peter A. Gross ◽  
David Tiersten
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Cost Containment ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Throat Culture ◽  
Control Cost ◽  
Acute Pharyngitis ◽  
Effective Use

scholarly journals New frontiers in enzyme immobilisation: robust biocatalysts for a circular bio-based economy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger A. Sheldon ◽  
Alessandra Basso ◽  
Dean Brady
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Continuous Processing ◽  
Enzyme Immobilisation ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Effective Use

This tutorial review focuses on recent advances in technologies for enzyme immobilisation, enabling their cost-effective use in the bio-based economy and continuous processing in general.

The socio-spatial politics of royalties and their distribution: A case study of the Surat Basin, Queensland

2021 ◽  
pp. 0308518X2110266
Author(s):  
Neil Argent ◽  
Sean Markey ◽  
Greg Halseth ◽  
Laura Ryser ◽  
Fiona Haslam-McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Energy Extraction ◽  
Grant Application ◽  
Coal Seam Gas ◽  
Spatial Politics ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Effective Use

This paper is concerned with the socio-spatial and ethical politics of redistribution, specifically the allocation of natural resources rents from political and economic cores to the economic and geographical peripheries whence the resource originated. Based on a case study of the coal seam gas sector in Queensland's Surat Basin, this paper focuses on the operation of the Queensland State Government's regional development fund for mining and energy extraction-affected regions. Employing an environmental justice framework, we critically explore the operation of these funds in ostensibly helping constituent communities in becoming resilient to the worst effects of the ‘staples trap’. Drawing on secondary demographic and housing data for the region, as well as primary information collected from key respondents from mid-2018 to early 2019, we show that funds were distributed across all of the local government areas, and allocated to projects and places primarily on a perceived economic needs basis. However, concerns were raised with the probity of the funds’ administration. In terms of recognition justice, the participation of smaller and more remote towns and local Indigenous communities was hampered by their structural marginalisation. Procedurally, the funds were criticised for the lack of local consultation taken in the development and approval of projects. While spatially concentrated expenditure may be the most cost-effective use of public monies, we argue that grant application processes should be open, transparent and inclusive, and the outcomes cognisant of the developmental needs of smaller communities, together with the need to foster regional solidarity and coherence.

scholarly journals Positive Rate of Tests for Group a Streptococcus and Viral Features in Children with Acute Pharyngitis

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 599
Author(s):  
Dasom Wi ◽  
Soo-Han Choi
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Testing ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Group A Streptococcus ◽  
Throat Culture ◽  
Acute Pharyngitis ◽  
Rapid Antigen Detection Test ◽  
Positive Rate ◽  
Group A ◽  
Centor Score ◽  
Low Prevalence

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is an important cause of acute pharyngitis. We investigated the positive rate of GAS tests and clinical viral features in children with acute pharyngitis. A retrospective review was conducted for patients <15 years old with both rapid antigen detection test (RADT) and throat culture results. Patients were excluded if they were diagnosed with influenza or had received antibiotics within two weeks before these tests. A total of 377 patients were eligible. The median age of patients was 3.5 years, and 45.4% of total patients were <3 years old. Among all patients, 68.7% had at least one viral feature, and 39% had more than two. The overall positiv rate for GAS was 11.4%. The GAS positive rate was significantly lower in patients <3 years old than in older patients (1.8% vs. 19.4%, p < 0.0001). The overall sensitivity and specificity of RADT were 75.0% (95% CI: 57.8–87.9) and 97.9% (95% CI: 95.8–99.2), respectively. The GAS positive rate was not significantly different between patients with and without viral features (12.4% vs. 9.3%, p = 0.4854). In patients aged 3–14 years, the GAS positive rate was not associated with the modified Centor score or the frequency of clinical viral features. Despite a low prevalence of GAS pharyngitis, testing for GAS was frequently performed in children <3 years old in this study. Appropriate use of laboratory testing for GAS pharyngitis and judicious prescription of antibiotics were imperative.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVE USE OF ROTARY FURNACE SHELL HEAT

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 414-419
Author(s):  
Julius Lisuch ◽  
Dusan Dorcak ◽  
Jan Spisak
Keyword(s):  
Waste Heat ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Rotary Furnace ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Total Energy Expenditure ◽  
Heat Losses ◽  
Controlled Cooling ◽  
Effective Use

<pre><pre>Significant proportion of the total energy expenditure for the heat treatment of raw materials are heat losses through the shell of rotary furnace. Currently, the waste heat is not used in any way and escapes into the environment. Controlled cooling system for rotary furnace shell (<span>CCSRF</span>) is a new solution integrated into the technological process aimed at reducing the heat loss of the furnace shell. Based on simulations and experiments carried out was demonstrated a significant effect of controlled cooling shell to the rotary furnace work. The proposed solution is cost-effective and operationally undemanding.</pre></pre>

scholarly journals Rational, cost effective use of investigations

BMJ ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 325 (7357) ◽  
pp. 222a-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Bulusu
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Use

Role of the Pediatrician in Patient Education

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 914-916
Author(s):  
Vincent A. Fulginiti
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Personal Involvement ◽  
Use Of Time ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Printed Materials ◽  
Effective Use

Although most pediatricians agree on the importance of teaching parents and children about health care, they may not succeed in patient education because of a lack of the requisite communication skills, inadequate printed materials to augment personal involvement, a tendency to substitute such materials for personal involvement, and inadequate compensation. Physician recognition of an obligation to teach is a requisite for effective education. Adjustment of current practices is essential: use of educational materials must be systematically incorporated, educational efforts must make effective use of time and be cost-effective. Information should be readily understood, parents given an opportunity to ask questions, and effectiveness of the education evaluated. Pediatricians must have a constant source of supplementary material to use in patient education. Videotapes and interactive computer programs should be considered for more effective communication. Residency programs must teach future pediatricians how to educate parents and children.

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