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Many state policymakers are looking to apply the concepts of consumer-directed care to the Medica... more Many state policymakers are looking to apply the concepts of consumer-directed care to the Medicaid program, believing that a more engaged and at-risk consumer will use health care services more appropriately. This issue brief examines four critical success factors states should take into account when launching consumer-directed Medicaid reforms such as those proposed in Florida, South Carolina, and West Virginia. An executive summary and update was made to this report in August 2006.

The Center for Health Program Development and Management will host a one-day symposium on June 13... more The Center for Health Program Development and Management will host a one-day symposium on June 13, 2006, entitled The Changing Health Insurance Market: Implications for Public Policy and for State Government Purchasers.

PloS one, 2018

Omega-3 fatty acids are central to brain-development of children. Evidence from clinical trials a... more Omega-3 fatty acids are central to brain-development of children. Evidence from clinical trials and systematic reviews demonstrates the potential of long-chain Omega-3 supplementation for learning and behavior. However, findings are inconclusive and in need of robust replication studies since such work is lacking. Replication of the 2012 DOLAB 1 study findings that a dietary supplementation with the long-chain omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) had beneficial effects on the reading, working memory, and behavior of healthy schoolchildren. Parallel group, fixed-dose, randomized (minimization, 30% random element), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (RCT). Mainstream primary schools (n = 84) from five counties in the UK in 2012-2015. Healthy children aged 7-9 underperforming in reading (<20th centile). 1230 invited, 376 met study criteria. 600 mg/day DHA (from algal oil), placebo: taste/color matched corn/soybean oil; for 16 weeks. Age-standardized measures of reading, working me...

You bake, broil, boil and dish up food at-your Cooking and Serving Center. Here also you add the ... more You bake, broil, boil and dish up food at-your Cooking and Serving Center. Here also you add the final touchesto foods before serving them to your family. You will want this center to be planned for your maximum comfort and ease. Because foods and appliances here are hot, you need to be careful that you do not burn yourself when using equipment.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2016

Background: Assessment of severe maternal morbidity using World Health Organization (WHO) 'near-m... more Background: Assessment of severe maternal morbidity using World Health Organization (WHO) 'near-miss' criteria is gaining in importance as a valuable tool in the assessment of maternity care of women. Identification of cases allows an understanding of aetiology of severe morbidity and factors contributing to poor maternal outcomes. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the rate of maternal 'near miss' at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) and the utility of the WHO near-miss criteria as a tool for data collection in a regional Australian context. Methods and Materials: Cases of maternal 'near miss' and deaths were prospectively identified over a period of twelve months using the WHO criteria. Results: During the audit period, there were 2,080 live births at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH): 10 women presented with a 'near miss' and there was one maternal death. The maternal mortality ratio for the hospital was 48/100,000 live births, the maternal 'near-miss' index ratio was 4.8/1,000 live births, and the combination of maternal deaths and near misses gave a severe maternal outcome (SMO) ratio of 5.3/1,000 live births. The main cause of obstetric 'near miss' was obstetric haemorrhage. Indigenous women and women from remote areas comprised a significant portion of 'near-miss' cases. Conclusion: The rates of maternal 'near miss' at RDH are consistent with other studies in the developed world. The WHO maternal 'near-miss' audit tool helps health professionals understand and anticipate severe maternal morbidities, with the aim of improving maternal and perinatal outcomes.

Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2015

There is growing evidence that inclusion of genetic information about known common susceptibility... more There is growing evidence that inclusion of genetic information about known common susceptibility variants may enable population risk-stratification and personalized prevention for common diseases including cancer. This would require the inclusion of genetic testing as an integral part of individual risk assessment of an asymptomatic individual. Front line health professionals would be expected to interact with and assist asymptomatic individuals through the risk stratification process. In that case, additional knowledge and skills may be needed. Current guidelines and frameworks for genetic competencies of non-specialist health professionals place an emphasis on rare inherited

This report details California CARES (Compensation and Retention Encourage Stability), an initiat... more This report details California CARES (Compensation and Retention Encourage Stability), an initiative aimed at building a skilled and stable workforce to provide high-quality child care and development services throughout California. The report is presented in three parts. Part 1 describes the statewide effort to provide professional development rewards for existing and future education and training. This section describes the origins of the initiative in new federal funding sources to states, child care advocacy efforts, statewide demand for K-3 teachers, and the existence of an extensive early childhood training network. Legislative efforts are also described. Part 2 of the document presents information on how California counties have developed CARE-style plans of their own. Discussion focuses on Proposition 10, the San Francisco CARE program, the Alameda County Child Development Corps, and the movement from advocacy to implementation. The following program features are described: ...

Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 2015

Laparoscopic myomectomy is a common surgical treatment for symptomatic uterine leiomyomas. Propon... more Laparoscopic myomectomy is a common surgical treatment for symptomatic uterine leiomyomas. Proponents of the laparoscopic approach to myomectomy propose that the advantages include shorter length of hospital stay and recovery time. Others suggest longer operative time, greater blood loss, increased risk of recurrence, risk of uterine rupture in future pregnancies, and potential dissemination of cells with use of morcellation. This review outlines techniques for performance of laparoscopic myomectomy and critically appraises the available evidence for operative data, short-term and long-term complications, and reproductive outcomes.

Journal of Molecular Biology, 1968

Single-stranded progeny DNA is not formed when host cells are infected at the restrictive tempera... more Single-stranded progeny DNA is not formed when host cells are infected at the restrictive temperature with a temperature-sensitlve coat protein mutant of ~X174. Once begun, the synthesis of single-stranaed DNA is interrupted when an infected culture is shifted from the permissive to the restrictive temperature. The synthesis of double-stranded "replicative form" DI~A is observed under restrictive conditions. Upon shifting an infected culture from restrictive to permissive conditions after 30 minutes of infection, single-stranded DNA synthesis starts almost immediately. In this instance, the initial singlestranded viral DNA is formed out of the pre-formed double-stranded replicative form DNA by degradation o£ the complementary strand. The attachment of coat protein to the viral strand and the release of the viral strand from the doublestranded precursor appear to take place simultaneously.

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 2007

This study calculates expenditures and costs related to a lack of health insurance coverage in th... more This study calculates expenditures and costs related to a lack of health insurance coverage in the State of Maryland.