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Vox Sang ; 2024 Apr 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38566595

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Geographical limitations in remote island medical facilities result in excessive wastage of blood products. To address this, we explored the feasibility of a novel blood rotation system, which enables the return and redelivery of blood products to/from the blood bank while ensuring the management of product quality, including temperature control. This study aimed to enhance the supply of blood products to these facilities. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Japan Red Cross Nagasaki Blood Center, Nagasaki Goto Chuoh Hospital (NGCH) and Nagasaki University Hospital collaborated to coordinate the transport and supply of red blood cell (RBC) products. Type O, RhD-positive, irradiated RBC products were stored at a precise 4.0 ± 2.0°C in an active transport refrigerator (ATR). After transport from the Japan Red Cross Nagasaki Blood Center to NGCH, RBC products were held for 1 week in the ATR, and unused products were returned. Eligible returned products were reissued to the Nagasaki University Hospital. RESULTS: All the returned RBC products met the redelivery criteria. Among the 103 redelivered RBC preparations, 101 bags (98.1%) were successfully used. NGCH utilized 597 RBC products and discarded 80 samples. The ATR supplied 107 type O RBC bags without any wastage. The overall wastage rate was 10.2% during the study period compared with 24.2% in the same period in the previous year. CONCLUSION: This innovative supply and operation system ensures a consistent and secure RBC product supply to remote islands while maximizing blood product use.

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J Pharm Bioallied Sci ; 16(Suppl 1): S592-S597, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38595367

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Background: In the Visakhapatnam District, this study compares the quality management procedures used by public and private hospitals. Knowing how these practices are similar and different from one another can help inform policy decisions and improve the quality of health care. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used, and 100 hospitals from both public (50 hospitals) and private (50 hospitals) were included in the sample size. A standardized questionnaire that evaluated different aspects of quality management practices was used to gather the data. Descriptive statistics and inferential tests were used in the quantitative analysis. Results: Significant variations in quality management procedures between public and private hospitals were found. In terms of patient happiness, service responsiveness, and technological use, private hospitals scored better. Regarding accessibility, cost, and equity of healthcare services, public hospitals fared better. Conclusion: The report emphasizes the necessity of focused initiatives to improve quality management procedures in both public and commercial institutions. Collaboration between the two sectors can make it easier to deploy evidence-based tactics and share best practices to raise overall healthcare quality in the Visakhapatnam area.

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J Contemp Brachytherapy ; 16(1): 35-47, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38584884

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Purpose: To use failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify failure modes for gynecological high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy pathway and score with severity, occurrence, and detectability. Material and methods: A research team was organized to observe gynecological HDR brachytherapy pathway, and draw detailed process map to identify all potential failure modes (FMs). The whole team scored FMs based on three parameters, including occurrence (O), detectability (D), and severity (S), and then multiplied three scores to obtain risk priority number (RPN). All FMs were ranked according to RPNs and/or severity scores, and FMs with the highest RPN scores (> 100) and severity scores (> 8) were selected for in-depth analysis. Fault tree analysis (FTA) was applied to find progenitor causes of high-risk FMs and their propagation path, and determine which steps in the process need to be changed and optimized. Efficiency of each existing preventive methods to detect and stop FMs was analyzed, and proposals to improve quality management (QM) and ensure patient safety were suggested. Results: The whole gynecological HDR brachytherapy pathway consisted of 5 sub-processes and 30 specific steps, in which 57 FMs were identified. Twelve high-risk FMs were found, including 7 FMs with RPNs > 100 and 5 FMs with severity scores > 8. For these FMs, 2 were in the insertion stage, 1 in the imaging stage, 4 in the treatment planning stage, and 5 in the final stage of treatment delivery. The most serious of these FMs was the change in organ at risk (OAR) during treatment delivery (RPN = 245.7). The FM that occurred most frequently was the applicator shift during patient transfer. Conclusions: Failure modes and effects analysis is a prospective risk-based tool that can identity high-risk steps before failures occur, provide preventive measures to stop their occurrence, and improve quality management system.

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Lancet Reg Health Eur ; 40: 100891, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38585674

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) as a chronic, degenerative autoimmune disease of the central nervous system has a longitudinal and heterogeneous course with increasing treatment options and risk profiles requiring constant monitoring of a growing number of parameters. Despite treatment guidelines, there is a lack of strategic and individualised monitoring pathways, including respective quality indicators (QIs). To address this, we systematically developed transparent, traceable, and measurable QIs for MS monitoring. Through literature review, expert discussions, and consensus-building, existing QIs were identified and refined. In a two-stage online Delphi process involving MS specialists (on average 53 years old and with 25 years of professional experience), the QIs were evaluated for content, clarity, and intelligibility, resulting in a set of 24 QIs and checklists to assess the quality of care. The final QIs provide a structured approach to document, monitor, and enhance the quality of care for people with MS across their treatment journey.

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J Environ Manage ; 357: 120575, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38569261

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The current study explores the dynamics of business practices in Pakistan's Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This research focusing on how "green supply chain management" (GSCM), Industry 4.0 technologies (IND), total quality management (TQM) and sustainable performance (SP) are interconnected. The study collected data from 382 SMEs owners and managers and data analysis was conducted utilizing by SPSS and SmartPLS. The results indicate that employ GSCM pattern has constructive impact on SMEs overall performance in terms of their social and financial aspects. Interestingly IND act as intermediaries among GSCM and sustainable performance underscoring their potential to translate sustainability efforts into outcomes. Moreover, our survey reveals that TQM have a crucial function in enriching the relationship between Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainable performance by executing as a moderator. It further highlighting the value of adopting a quality focused approach to maximize the causal factor of advancements on sustainability output. The findings of this survey research offering insights for practitioners, SMEs, and policy makers alike by highlighting the significance of integrating practices such as GSCM, IND and effective quality management to enhance SME efficiency. These outcomes further contribute to an understanding of the mechanics at play, within SMEs while offering guidance for organizations maneuvering the changing landscape of sustainable business practices and IND.


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Comércio , Indústrias , Tecnologia
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J Environ Manage ; 358: 120932, 2024 Apr 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38652983

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Increasing manganese (Mn) concentrations in source water contribute to aesthetic and health-related concerns in drinking water. The challenges with Mn in drinking water primarily arise from elevated Mn concentrations in the water supply reservoir, with the inefficacy of Mn treatment largely attributed to fluctuating Mn levels in the water source. A three-dimensional Mn cycle model in a temperate monomictic reservoir, Tarago Reservoir, and a decision support system reflecting Mn variations in the local water treatment plant have been established in previous research. This study aimed to examine Mn variations from the reservoir to raw water and treated water under the influence of wind conditions during different stages of thermal structure, and discover valuable recommendations for Mn treatment in the local water supply system. We crafted 12 scenarios to scrutinize the impact of varying intensities of offshore and onshore winds on hydrodynamic processes and Mn transport during strong thermal stratification, weak thermal stratification, and turnover. The scenario analysis revealed that, during the gradual weakening of thermal stratification, offshore wind induced a substantial amount of Mn to the upper layers near the water intake point. Conversely, onshore wind hindered the upward transport of Mn. The simulated Mn in the raw water under the 12 scenarios indicated that the timing of turnover in the Tarago Reservoir is the primary concern for Mn treatment in the water treatment plant. Additionally, close attention should be given to the frequency and intensity of offshore winds during the weakening of thermal stratification.

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Cancer Res Treat ; 2024 Apr 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38637965

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Purpose: The rate of interval colorectal cancer (iCRC) is now accepted as a key performance indicator of organized colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programs. We aimed to examine the association between endoscopist volumes and the rate of iCRC among individuals with a positive fecal immunochemical test (FIT) within a nationwide population-based CRC screening program. Materials and Methods: Individuals aged ≥50 years who underwent colonoscopy after a positive FIT from January 1, 2019 until December 31, 2020 in the Korean National Cancer Screening Program (KNCSP) were enrolled. We converted the data into per-endoscopist screening results, calculated the iCRC rates per endoscopist, and compared them to the previous year's annual volume that was divided into five groups (V1, 1-9; V2, 10-29; V3, 30-59; V4, 60-119; V5, ≥120). Results: A total of 10,412 endoscopists performed 216,907 colonoscopies. Overall, the average rate of iCRC per endoscopist was 8.46 per 1,000 examinations. Compared with the group with the highest volume (V5 group), the rate of iCRC was 2.21 times higher in the V1 group. Similar trends were observed in the other groups (V2: Relative risks [RR], 2.15; 95% Confidence Interval [CI], 1.57-2.94; V3: RR, 1.56, 95% CI, 1.15-2.13; V4: RR, 1.18; 95% CI, 0.83-1.67). Conclusion: The findings emphasize that endoscopists with lower procedure volumes have higher risks of interval cancer being missed or undetected. To maximize the preventative impact of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer, this issue should be addressed by monitoring endoscopist volumes and variations in performances.

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Artigo em Alemão | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38639816

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Heat extremes are associated with considerable health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. To counteract these risks, public health policy calls for protective measures to be linked to heat warnings. Such links do not generally exist in Germany, with the exception of the heat inspections and consultations carried out by the Hessian health authorities since 2004. The aims of this work were to identify the structures and processes of the Hessian heat inspections and heat consultations and to derive findings for acute response to heat in residential care and nursing facilities. METHODS: We conducted 14 qualitative, semi-structured interviews with experts from the Hessian health authorities as well as with managers of residential care and nursing facilities. The analysis of the interview protocols was carried out using content-structuring qualitative content analysis. In addition, documents from the supervisory authority were analyzed. RESULTS: Every year, up to 370 heat inspections are carried out in the approximately 2500 inpatient facilities in Hesse. They are either integrated into already planned inspections or carried out separately; they focus on preventive and acute measures. In principle, heat protection can be easily integrated into the daily routine of residential health facilities. High staff turnover and lack of resources pose challenges. DISCUSSION: Inspections and consultations on heat management raise awareness of hot weather health risks and support the establishment of preventive measures. The Hessian system is a suitable orientation for other federal states.

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Int J Biol Markers ; : 3936155241239672, 2024 Apr 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38613331

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Biobanks are valuable tools for developing and applying scientific research and international cooperation through the collection of biological materials and their associated data. Systematic research following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines was conducted in late 2022 in PubMed and Scopus, and generated 17 articles to be reviewed in depth and critically assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Checklist due to the limited available data; 12 relevant health organizations and government websites outside of peer-reviewed journals were also included. Our research identified 44 biobanks in Latin America. In general, there is a lack of regulation and legislation guaranteeing the stored materials' quality and institutional collaboration. We believe a consensus needs to be reached regarding the terminology and definitions used for biobanks. The design for informed consent should also be agreed upon to ensure the privacy of the data shared among institutions. In conclusion, in Latin America, there is a clear need for government support in creating specific procedures for biobanks and providing further support for existing biobanks.

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Taiwan J Ophthalmol ; 14(1): 3-14, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38655001

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Since the establishment of the first eye bank in the 1940s, their role has evolved to face new challenges. With the recent development of lamellar keratoplasties, eye banks play an even bigger role in the selection and preparation of donor tissues. The increasing number of keratoplasty techniques and the high demand for "ready-to-use" tissues are challenging eye banks to improve and develop new preparation techniques. Besides necessary examinations, new approaches of tissue analysis in eye banks allow a better/optimized selection of corneal tissues. These new challenges in tissue preservation, preparation, and selection are propelling eye banks into a new era of modern eye banking.

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J Microsc ; 2024 Apr 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38656474

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Modern life science research is a collaborative effort. Few research groups can single-handedly support the necessary equipment, expertise and personnel needed for the ever-expanding portfolio of technologies that are required across multiple disciplines in today's life science endeavours. Thus, research institutes are increasingly setting up scientific core facilities to provide access and specialised support for cutting-edge technologies. Maintaining the momentum needed to carry out leading research while ensuring high-quality daily operations is an ongoing challenge, regardless of the resources allocated to establish such facilities. Here, we outline and discuss the range of activities required to keep things running once a scientific imaging core facility has been established. These include managing a wide range of equipment and users, handling repairs and service contracts, planning for equipment upgrades, renewals, or decommissioning, and continuously upskilling while balancing innovation and consolidation.

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Environ Pollut ; : 124015, 2024 Apr 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38657892

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Water security remains a critical issue given the looming threats of industrial pollution, necessitating comprehensive assessments of water quality to address seasonal fluctuations and influential factors while formulating effective strategies for decision makers. This study introduces a novel approach for evaluating water quality within a complex riverine zone in South Korea: Han River that encompasses five river streams situated at each junction of North and South streams (including Gyeongan Stream) that ultimately leading towards Paldang Lake. By utilizing the monthly water characteristic data from the year 2013 to 2022 across 14 different locations, the significant seasonal trends and potential influences on water quality are identified. The water quality here is calculated with the proposed method of sub-index water quality index (s-WQI). A combinatorial prediction approach of s-WQI for each location is conducted through a collective of data preprocessing approaches including Hampel filtering and feature selection in prior to the machine learning predictions. In return, light gradient boosting (LGB) is the most accurate predictor by outperforming other prediction algorithms, especially through LGB-Pearson and LGB-Spearman combinations for North and South stream intersections, and LGB-Pearson for Paldang Lake. To further evaluate the robustness of this evaluation and extending the results to a foreseeable scenario, a seasonal based Monte-Carlo Simulation with 10,000 attempts targeting the water characteristic distributions obtained from each location considered are carried out to identify the risk bounds within. The results are further interpreted with SHAP analysis on identifying the contributions of each water characteristics towards the water quality through local and global spectrum. This research yields practical implications, offering tailored strategies for water quality enhancement and early warning systems. The integration of AI-based prediction and feature selection underscores the transformative potential of computational techniques in advancing data-driven water quality assessments, shaping the future of environmental science research.

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Front Med (Lausanne) ; 11: 1362253, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38660423

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Background: Regulatory systems strengthening is crucial for catalyzing access to safe and effective medical products and health technologies (MPHT) for all. Identifying and addressing common regulatory gaps through regional approaches could be instrumental for the newly incepted African Medicine Agency. Aims: This original study sheds light on common gaps among 10 national regulatory authorities (NRAs) and ways to address them regionally. Objectives: The study used NRA self-assessment outcomes to identify common gaps in four critical regulatory pillars and estimate the cost of addressing them from regional perspectives that aimed at raising the maturity level of regulatory institutions. Methods: A cross-sectional study, using the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), was conducted between 2020 and 2021 with five NRAs from ECCAS and ECOWAS member states that use French and Spanish as lingua franca. Results: The 10 NRAs operated in a non-formal-to-reactive approach (ML1-2), which hinders their ability to ensure the quality of MPHT and respond appropriately to public health emergencies. Common gaps were identified in four critical regulatory pillars-good regulatory practices, preparedness for public health emergencies, quality management systems, and substandard and falsified medical products-with overall cost to address gaps estimated at US$3.3 million. Contribution: We elaborated a reproducible method to strengthen regulatory systems at a regional level to improve equitable access to assured-quality MPHT. Our bottom-up approach could be utilized by RECs to address common gaps through common efforts.

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Clin Chem Lab Med ; 2024 Apr 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38661089

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OBJECTIVES: Adequate analytical quality of reported results is primarily ensured by performing internal quality control (iQC). Currently, several different iQC practices are in use. As a prelude to the revision of a Dutch guidance document on analytical QC, a questionnaire was sent out to gain insights in the applied practices and the need for guidance. METHODS: A questionnaire, containing 20 multiple-choice questions with possibilities for explanation and comment on iQC practices and aspects was distributed to all clinical chemistry laboratories within the Netherlands. Results were reported descriptively. RESULTS: Responses were received from 27 clinical laboratories (response 43 %). In 30 % the iQC was based on the analytical characteristics only, while 30 % used a 6-Sigma method, 19 % risk-based beyond 6-Sigma and 22 % used an alternative approach. 89 % of laboratories used a virtual analyzer model for iQC setup within one or more laboratory sites. Practices for determining standard deviation (SD) values included determining SD for each new iQC material (35 %), using historical SD values for new materials (35 %), and incorporating clinical tolerances into the SD value (31 %). Furthermore, 44 % of laboratories used patient moving averages for one or more tests. Daily iQC management was based on either "traffic lights" indicating in or out of control status, and review of all QC charts, often using multiple software systems. CONCLUSIONS: A large heterogeneity of iQC practices in clinical laboratories was observed in the Netherlands. Several starting points for further research and/or guidance were identified, particularly in relation to the determination of SD values, the virtual analyzer model and methods to ensure analyzer equivalence.

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J Med Biochem ; 43(1): 43-49, 2024 Jan 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38496028

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Background: Six Sigma is a popular quality management system that enables continuous monitoring and improvement of analytical performance in the clinical laboratory. We aimed to calculate sigma metrics and quality goal index (QGI) for 17 biochemical analytes and compare the use of bias from internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQA) data in the calculation of sigma metrics. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in Marmara University Pendik E&R Hospital Biochemistry Laboratory. Sigma metrics calculation was performed as (TEa-bias)/CV). CV was calculated from IQC data from June 2018 - February 2019. EQA bias was calculated as the mean of % deviation from the peer group means in the last seven surveys, and IQC bias was calculated as (laboratory control result mean-manufacturer control mean)/ manufacturer control mean) x100. In parameters where sigma metrics were <5; QGI=bias/1.5 CV) score of <0.8 indicated imprecision, >1.2 pointed inaccuracy, and 0.8-1.2 showed both imprecision and inaccuracy. Results: Creatine kinase (both levels), iron and magnesium (pathologic levels) showed an ideal performance with ≥6 sigma level for both bias determinations. Eight of the 17 parameters had different sigma levels when we compared sigma values calculated from EQA and IQC derived bias% while the rest were grouped at the same levels. Conclusions: Sigma metrics is a good quality tool to assess a laboratory's analytical performance and facilitate the comparison of the assay performances in the same manner across multiple systems. However, we might need to design a tight internal quality control protocol for analytes showing poor assay performance.

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Endosc Int Open ; 12(3): E419-E427, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38504744

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Background and study aims Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and injuries (MSIs) are frequent in gastrointestinal endoscopy. The aim of this study was to assess potential ergonomic advantages of a lighter single-use duodenoscope compared with a standard reusable one for endoscopists performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Methods Three experienced endoscopists performed an ergonomic, preclinical, comparative protocol-guided simulation study of a single-use and a standard reusable duodenoscope using an anatomic bench model. Surface EMG signals from left forearm and arm muscles were recorded. A commercial inertial sensor-based motion capture system was applied to record body posture as well. Results A significant lowering of root mean square amplitude and amplitude distribution of biceps brachii signal (ranging from 13% to 42%) was recorded in all the participants when using a single-use duodenoscope compared with a reusable one. An overall reduction of muscle activation amplitude and duration was also associated with the single-use duodenoscope for forearm muscles, with different behaviors among subjects. Participants spent most of the time in wrist extension (> 80%) and ulnar deviation (> 65%). A consistent pattern of functional range of motion employed for completing all procedures was observed. Conclusions Our study showed that a lighter scope has a promising effect in reducing upper arm muscle activity during ERCP with potential benefit on musculoskeletal health in the ERCP setting.

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Endosc Int Open ; 12(3): E463-E466, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38550767

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Optimizing the adenoma detection rate (ADR) is a major goal in colorectal cancer (CCR) screening, as it has long been established that ADR is inversely proportional to the risk of post-colonoscopy CRC occurrence. To achieve this goal, many optimization devices have been developed, and numerous randomized controlled trials have been conducted to evaluate the benefits of these devices compared with a "standard arm," which corresponds to date to high-definition white light (HD-WLI) colonoscopy. Numerous studies have confirmed the positive impact of various optimization devices, such as caps, computer-aided detection, and contrast-enhanced technologies. Moreover, the different ways in which the devices can impact ADR make them complementary. However, despite substantial and consistent data, practices remain unchanged, and HD-WLI colonoscopy, considered the "standard," is still routinely performed without any optimization devices. The objective of this viewpoint is to understand the barriers to change and to show why standard screening colonoscopy without the use of any optimization devices should no longer be considered relevant in 2024.

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Am J Clin Pathol ; 2024 Mar 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38460972

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the current workflow of blood gas ordering and testing in a cardiothoracic operating room to identify opportunities to streamline the process, using performance improvement methodologies. METHODS: Issues with specimen relabeling were identified that lead to delayed results and potential patient safety concerns. Blood gas specimen relabeling was evaluated for operating room cases from August 2018 to December 2022. An OpTime Epic Sidebar button for arterial blood gas and venous blood gas orders was created in January 2019 to streamline the ordering process so that laboratory barcode labels were then printed in the operating room and attached to the specimen, eliminating the need for relabeling by the technologists. RESULTS: This Epic Sidebar intervention led to a drastic improvement of appropriate labeling, which has been sustained. From March 2019 to January 2023, with our new workflow, over 95% of blood gas specimens arrived barcode labeled compared to less than 1% in the preintervention era. CONCLUSIONS: A multidisciplinary team with key stakeholders is important to address complex care issues. Performance improvement methodology is critical to develop interventions that hardwire the process. This intervention led to a sustained reduction in secondary relabeling of patient samples and improved timeliness of reporting of blood gas results.

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J Environ Manage ; 356: 120583, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38531132

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Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) contribute to reducing micropollutant emissions from separate sewer systems. SCM planning and design are often performed by looking at the hydrological performance. Assessment of pollutant removal and the ability to comply with discharge concentration limits is often simplified due to a lack of data and limited monitoring resources. This study analyses the impact of using different time resolutions of input stormwater concentrations when assessing the compliance of SCMs against water quality standards. The behaviour of three indicator micropollutants (MP - Copper, Diuron, Benzo[a]pyrene) was assessed in four SCM archetypes, which were defined to represent typical SCM removal processes. High resolution MP data were extrapolated by using high resolution (2 min) measurements of TSS over a long period (343 events). The compliance assessment showed that high resolution input concentrations can result in a different level of compliance with water quality standards, especially when discharged concentrations are close to the limit values. This study underlines the importance of considering the high temporal variability of stormwater micropollutants when planning and designing SCMs to identify the most effective solutions for stormwater pollution management and to ensure a thorough consideration of all the environmental implications.


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Monitoramento Ambiental , Poluentes Químicos da Água , Baías , Cobre/análise , Qualidade da Água , Chuva , Poluentes Químicos da Água/análise , Movimentos da Água
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Environ Monit Assess ; 196(4): 340, 2024 Mar 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38436748

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Air pollution poses a significant challenge in numerous urban regions, negatively affecting human well-being. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a prevalent atmospheric pollutant that can potentially exacerbate respiratory ailments and cardiovascular disorders and contribute to cancer development. The present study introduces a novel approach for monitoring and predicting Delhi's nitrogen dioxide concentrations by leveraging satellite data and ground data from the Sentinel 5P satellite and monitoring stations. The research gathers satellite and monitoring data over 3 years for evaluation. Exploratory data analysis (EDA) methods are employed to comprehensively understand the data and discern any discernible patterns and trends in nitrogen dioxide levels. The data subsequently undergoes pre-processing and scaling utilizing appropriate techniques, such as MinMaxScaler, to optimize the model's performance. The proposed forecasting model uses a hybrid architecture of the Transformer and BiLSTM models called BREATH-Net. BiLSTM models exhibit a strong aptitude for effectively managing sequential data by adeptly capturing dependencies in both the forward and backward directions. Conversely, transformers excel in capturing extensive relationships over extended distances in temporal data. The results of this study will illustrate the proposed model's efficacy in predicting the levels of NO2 in Delhi. If effectively executed, this model can significantly enhance strategies for controlling urban air quality. The findings of this research show a significant improvement of RMSE = 9.06 compared to other state-of-the-art models. This study's primary objective is to contribute to mitigating respiratory health issues resulting from air pollution through satellite data and deep learning methodologies.


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Poluição do Ar , Doenças Cardiovasculares , Aprendizado Profundo , Humanos , Dióxido de Nitrogênio , Monitoramento Ambiental
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