scholarly journals Identification and penicillinase testing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from primary isolation cultures on modified New York City medium

1978 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-250
Author(s):  
H Young
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Fluorescent Antibody ◽  
Primary Cultures ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Carbohydrate Utilization ◽  
Primary Isolation ◽  
Routine Identification

The fluorescent-antibody test, rapid carbohydrate utilization test (RCUT), and a test for penicillinase production were performed on the bacterial growth from primary cultures on modified New York City medium. Of 134 gonococcal infections in men, 88.8% were diagnosed by the fluorescent-antibody test and 70.9% by the RCUT after incubation for 24 h; the corresponding figures for 75 infections in women were 86.7 and 54.7%, respectively. After incubation for 48 h, 100% of infections were diagnosed by the fluorescent-antibody test, wherease 88.8% of infected males and 86.7% of females were also diagnosed by the RCUT. Primary isolation cultures on modified New York City medium proved suitable for determining the ability of strains to produce penicillinase by a modified RCUT procedure. The method of isolation and identification by using primary cultures from modified New York City medium is both rapid and economical. The rapidity of diagnosis provided by the RCUT makes this a very useful diagnostic method, particularly in laboratories lacking immunofluorescence equipment. Since the penicillinase production test forms part of a routine identification procedure, no extra culture media or subcultures are required. The rapidity of this test should make it of value in tracing contacts of patients infected with penicillinase-producing strains.

scholarly journals Hepatitis C Virus Incidence in a Cohort in Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in New York City

2020 ◽  
Vol 222 (Supplement_5) ◽  
pp. S322-S334
Author(s):  
Ashly E Jordan ◽  
Charles M Cleland ◽  
Katarzyna Wyka ◽  
Bruce R Schackman ◽  
David C Perlman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
York City ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Drug Injection ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Medication Assisted Treatment

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) incidence has increased in the worsening opioid epidemic. We examined the HCV preventive efficacy of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and geographic variation in HCV community viral load (CVL) and its association with HCV incidence. Methods HCV incidence was directly measured in an open cohort of patients in a MAT program in New York City between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2016. Area-level HCV CVL was calculated. Associations of individual-level factors, and of HCV CVL, with HCV incidence were examined in separate analyses. Results Among 8352 patients, HCV prevalence was 48.7%. Among 2535 patients seronegative at first antibody test, HCV incidence was 2.25/100 person-years of observation (PYO). Incidence was 6.70/100 PYO among those reporting main drug use by injection. Female gender, drug injection, and lower MAT retention were significantly associated with higher incidence rate ratios. Female gender, drug injection, and methadone doses <60 mg were independently associated with shorter time to HCV seroconversion. HCV CVLs varied significantly by geographic area. Conclusions HCV incidence was higher among those with lower MAT retention and was lower among those receiving higher methadone doses, suggesting the need to ensure high MAT retention, adequate doses, and increased HCV prevention and treatment engagement. HCV CVLs vary geographically and merit further study as predictors of HCV incidence.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic Disparities in SARS-CoV-2 Serological Testing and Positivity in New York City

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wil Lieberman-Cribbin ◽  
Marta Galanti ◽  
Jeffrey Shaman
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Credible Interval ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
Antibody Testing ◽  
Socioeconomic Vulnerability

Abstract Background We characterized SARS-CoV-2 antibody test prevalence and positive test prevalence across New York City (NYC) in order to investigate disparities in testing outcomes by race and socioeconomic status (SES). Methods Serologic data were downloaded from the NYC Coronavirus data repository (August 2020–December 2020). Area-level characteristics for NYC neighborhoods were downloaded from U.S. census data and a socioeconomic vulnerability index was created. Spatial generalized linear mixed models were performed to examine the association between SES and antibody testing and positivity. Results The proportion of Hispanic population (Posterior Median: 0.001, 95% Credible Interval: 0.0003-0.002), healthcare workers (0.003, 0.0001-0.006), essential workers (0.003, 0.001-0.005), age ≥ 65 years (0.003, 0.00002-0.006), and high SES (SES quartile 3 vs 1: 0.034, 0.003-0.062) were positively associated with antibody tests per 100,000 residents. The White proportion (-0.002, -0.003- -0.001), SES index (quartile 3 vs 1: -0.068, -0.115- -0.017; quartile 4 vs 1: -0.077- -0.134, -0.018) and age ≥ 65 years (-0.005, -0.009- -0.002) were inversely associated with positivity, whereas the Hispanic (0.004, 0.002-0.006), and essential worker proportions (0.008, 0.003-0.012) had positive coefficients. Conclusions Disparities in serologic testing and seropositivity exist on socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity across NYC, indicative of excess COVID-19 burden in vulnerable and marginalized populations.

An Important Armenian MS. with Greek Miniatures

1942 ◽  
Vol 74 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
H. Kurdian
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Christian Iconography

In 1941 while in New York City I was fortunate enough to purchase an Armenian MS. which I believe will be of interest to students of Eastern Christian iconography.

Hospitals: N.Y. Appellate Court Denies Move to Privatize Public Hospital

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-203
Author(s):  
Robert Chatham
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Municipal Hospital ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Benefit ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Benefit Corporation ◽  
The City

The Court of Appeals of New York held, in Council of the City of New York u. Giuliani, slip op. 02634, 1999 WL 179257 (N.Y. Mar. 30, 1999), that New York City may not privatize a public city hospital without state statutory authorization. The court found invalid a sublease of a municipal hospital operated by a public benefit corporation to a private, for-profit entity. The court reasoned that the controlling statute prescribed the operation of a municipal hospital as a government function that must be fulfilled by the public benefit corporation as long as it exists, and nothing short of legislative action could put an end to the corporation's existence.In 1969, the New York State legislature enacted the Health and Hospitals Corporation Act (HHCA), establishing the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) as an attempt to improve the New York City public health system. Thirty years later, on a renewed perception that the public health system was once again lacking, the city administration approved a sublease of Coney Island Hospital from HHC to PHS New York, Inc. (PHS), a private, for-profit entity.

Cultural Competence Needed to Distinguish Disorder from Difference: Beyond Kumbaya

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine J. Crowley ◽  
Kristin Guest ◽  
Kenay Sudler
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
York City ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Language Disorder ◽  
New York State ◽  
Deep Understanding

What does it mean to have true cultural competence as an speech-language pathologist (SLP)? In some areas of practice it may be enough to develop a perspective that values the expectations and identity of our clients and see them as partners in the therapeutic process. But when clinicians are asked to distinguish a language difference from a language disorder, cultural sensitivity is not enough. Rather, in these cases, cultural competence requires knowledge and skills in gathering data about a student's cultural and linguistic background and analyzing the student's language samples from that perspective. This article describes one American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology and its approach to putting students on the path to becoming culturally competent SLPs, including challenges faced along the way. At Teachers College, Columbia University (TC) the program infuses knowledge of bilingualism and multiculturalism throughout the curriculum and offers bilingual students the opportunity to receive New York State certification as bilingual clinicians. Graduate students must demonstrate a deep understanding of the grammar of Standard American English and other varieties of English particularly those spoken in and around New York City. Two recent graduates of this graduate program contribute their perspectives on continuing to develop cultural competence while working with diverse students in New York City public schools.

Self-perceived oral health among three subgroups of Asian-Americans in New York City: a preliminary study

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo D. Cruz ◽  
Diana L. Galvis ◽  
Mimi Kim ◽  
Racquel Z. Le-Geros ◽  
Su-Yan L. Barrow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
York City ◽  
Preliminary Study
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