Case Study: Using a Shared International Database to Document Veterinary Consumption of Antibiotics in Pakistan.

In this paper, we present a case study of Pakistan documenting the use of antimicrobial drugs in poultry flocks in the VetCAb-ID database. Unlike other databases, this system allows international users to upload their data directly. Based on expert interviews and a review of the latest publications on the topic, we provide an alternative approach to harmonizing data collection among countries. This paper will provide impetus to formulate joint requirement documentation for an AMU database on a global level that international users can adapt for their own purposes and projects.

Making Sense of Right Hemisphere Discourse Using RHDBank.

PURPOSE: Right hemisphere brain damage (RHD) commonly causes pragmatic language disorders that are apparent in discourse production. Specific characteristics and approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders are not well-defined. RHDBank, a shared database of multimedia interactions for the study of communication using discourse, was created to address these gaps. The database, materials, and related analysis programs are free resources to clinicians, researchers, educators, and students. METHOD: A standard discourse protocol was developed to elicit multiple types of discourse: free speech, conversation, picture description, storytelling, procedural discourse, and question-asking. Testing included measures of cognition, unilateral neglect, and communicative participation. Language samples were video-recorded and transcribed in CHAT format. Currently, the database includes 24 adults with RHD and 24 controls. RESULTS: Illustrative analyses show how RHDBank can facilitate research using micro- and macrolinguistic discourse analysis techniques both within this population and across populations. Educational resources, such as the Grand Rounds tutorial, were developed using case studies from the database. CONCLUSIONS: RHDBank is a shared database of resources that can facilitate educational and research efforts to address the gaps in knowledge about RHD communication and improve the clinical management of individuals with RHD.

Construction of Hospital Shared-database / 医学信息学杂志

Based on analyzing the problems existed in hostital informatization, the paper proposes using shared-database to realize data sharing among various departments.It mainly introduces shared-database and its function module and customer display module. The introduction of shared-database is conducive to comprehensive management of hospital data, providing basis for future data mining.

Development and Application of SMS Platform for Appointment Registration / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To resolve the problem of low speed and high failure rate of SMS.Methods The SMS module was separated,and the appointment registration system and SMS device were taken apart.Results The separate SMS platform for appointment registration system was established.Conclusion The response speed of the appointment registration system is enhanced greatly.