1
|
Graham SR, Dalzell SA, Ngu NT, Davis CK, Greenway D, McSweeney CS, Shelton HM. Efficacy, persistence and presence of Synergistes jonesii in cattle grazing leucaena in Queensland: on-farm observations pre- and post-inoculation. Anim Prod Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1071/an12301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
A study of eight commercial cattle herds grazing leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala subsp. glabrata) pastures was undertaken to determine (1) the efficacy of in vitro Synergistes jonesii inoculum (produced in an anaerobic fermenter) in degrading the dihydroxypyridone (DHP) isomers produced during digestion of leucaena forage; and (2) the persistence of the inoculum in the rumen of cattle following a period grazing non-leucaena pastures. Cattle were introduced to the leucaena pastures for an initial period varying from 17 to 71 days. Fourteen to fifteen animals were then sampled for (1) urine and blood plasma to determine toxicity status as indicated by concentration of DHP; (2) faeces for estimation of diet composition; and (3) rumen fluid for detection of S. jonesii by nested polymerase PCR analysis. After a further 42–56 days, animals were resampled as before to confirm toxicity status and inoculated with the in vitro S. jonesii inoculum; the herds were then sampled a third time (42–60 days after inoculation) to test the effectiveness of the inoculum in degrading DHP. Five of the herds were then removed from leucaena pastures for periods ranging from 80 to 120 days and returned to leucaena pastures for 21 days to check persistence of the inoculum as indicated by retention of capacity to degrade DHP. The data indicated (1) a very slow build up of capacity to degrade DHP isomers on some properties before inoculation; (2) frequent occurrence of high levels of 2,3-DHP in urine indicating partial toxin degradation, both before and after inoculation; (3) a low incidence of detection of S. jonesii in rumen fluid after inoculation based on nested PCR analysis; (4) failure of inoculation to degrade DHP on one of two properties tested; and (5) loss of capacity to degrade DHP on some properties after <4 months on alternative non-leucaena pastures. It was concluded that while most herds showed some capability to degrade DHP due to some residual capability from previous exposure, they did not achieve the same rapid and complete DHP degradation reported in the 1980s. Nevertheless, it was concluded that the in vitro inoculum was at least partially effective and should continue to be used by graziers until improved sources of inoculum and/or inoculation methodologies are demonstrated.
Collapse
|
2
|
Davis CK, Denman SE, Sly LI, McSweeney CS. Development of a colorimetric colony-screening assay for detection of defluorination by micro-organisms. Lett Appl Microbiol 2011; 53:417-23. [PMID: 21767280 DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-765x.2011.03123.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
AIMS To develop a colorimetric colony-screening assay to facilitate the isolation of micro-organisms capable of defluorination. METHODS AND RESULTS A metal-dye chelate, zirconium-xylenol orange was used to detect fluoride ions released from a fluorinated substrate through microbial metabolism. Depolymerised zirconium reagent gave the greatest visual contrast for the presence of fluoride compared to more polymerised forms of zirconium reagent. The sensitivity of the assay was greatest when the molar ratio of depolymerised zirconium to xylenol orange was 1:2. Using depolymerised zirconium and xylenol orange (150 and 300 nmol l(-1) respectively), the assay could detect a fluoride application spot (5 mmol l(-1)) containing 50 nmoles of fluoride ions. Most media constituents were well tolerated by the assay, although phosphate ions needed to be restricted to 0.1 g l(-1) and some proteins digest to between 1 and 5 g l(-1). A microbial enrichment culture growing on solidified medium containing 20 mmol l(-1) fluoroacetate was screened using the assay, and defluorinating bacteria belonging to the genus Burkholderia isolated. CONCLUSIONS A method was developed that is sensitive, rapid and reliable for detecting defluorination by micro-organisms growing on solidified medium. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This method can be used to facilitate the isolation of micro-organisms capable of defluorination.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C K Davis
- CSIRO Livestock Industries, Queensland Bioscience Precinct, St Lucia, Qld, Australia
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kaufman SS, Lyden ER, Brown CR, Iverson AK, Davis CK, Sudan DL, Fox IJ, Horslen SP, Shaw BW, Langnas AN. Disaccharidase activities and fat assimilation in pediatric patients after intestinal transplantation. Transplantation 2000; 69:362-5. [PMID: 10706043 DOI: 10.1097/00007890-200002150-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Intestinal transplantation has become an accepted therapy for short bowel syndrome and other types of intestinal failure. In order to assess digestive capabilities and feeding practices in a group of 22 pediatric patients after intestinal transplantation, we assessed mucosal disaccharidase activities and assimilation of total dietary lipid and vitamin E. Twelve of the patients had undergone contemporaneous liver transplantation. METHODS Mucosal biopsies were assayed for disaccharidase activities between 15 and 412 days after transplantation in 7 of the 22 when all were receiving some enteral nutrition and were free of rejection. Coefficients of lipid absorption were determined in those patients receiving total enteral feeding (two-thirds polymeric/one-third elemental) between 43 and 1032 days after transplantation; oral vitamin E tolerance tests were done at about the same time. RESULTS Activities of lactase, sucrase, maltase, and palatinase consistently exceeded reference ranges (P<0.05). Mean coefficient of lipid absorption equaled 86+/-12% and was not influenced by duration of time after transplantation. No patient required dietary lipid restriction. No significant absorption of vitamin E was demonstrated until 160 days after transplantation. Vitamin E absorption did correlate with length of time elapsed after surgery (r=0.64, P<0.0011). CONCLUSIONS The results of this investigation show that, in the absence of histologic or clinical indications of allograft rejection, pediatric intestinal transplant recipients do not have primary disaccharidase deficiencies. Similarly, absorption of usual dietary lipid content is adequate once weaning from parenteral nutrition is complete. In contrast, early assimilation of vitamin E is poor. Vitamin E absorption subsequently improves, but the mechanism is obscure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S S Kaufman
- Department of Pediatrics, Creighton University and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
4
|
Whitehouse MW, Turner AG, Davis CK, Roberts MS. Emu oil(s): A source of non-toxic transdermal anti-inflammatory agents in aboriginal medicine. Inflammopharmacology 1998; 6:1-8. [PMID: 17638122 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-998-0001-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/1997] [Accepted: 04/23/1997] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
The 'oil' obtained from emu fat can be a very effective inhibitor of chronic inflammation in rats when applied dermally (with a skin penetration enhancer). Assays for this activity using the adjuvant-induced arthritis model have shown: i. Considerable variability in potency of some commercial oil samples; ii. Little or no correlation of activity with colour or linolenic acid (18:3) content of the oil; iii. Relative stability of some active oils (to heat, ageing at room temperature); iv. The bulk of the anti-inflammatory activity was present in a low triglyceride fraction; and v. Potential arthritis-suppressant/immunoregulant activity of these active fractions. These studies point to the need for more rigid quality control before considering such a (now proven) traditional medicine as a complementary therapy.Repeated applications of selected oils did not induce any of the more prominent side-effects associated with NSAIDs (e.g. platelet inhibition, gastrotoxicity) or certain anti-arthritic drugs (proteinuria, leukopenia).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M W Whitehouse
- Department of Medicine, University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 4102, Brisbane, Queensland
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
5
|
Burczynski FJ, Pond SM, Davis CK, Johnson LP, Weisiger RA. Calibration of albumin-fatty acid binding constants measured by heptane-water partition. Am J Physiol 1993; 265:G555-63. [PMID: 8214076 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.1993.265.3.g555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
Most measurements of binding affinity of albumin for long-chain fatty acids are based on heptane-water partition. In this method, equilibrium partition of fatty acid between heptane and an albumin-containing buffer is calibrated using the partition ratio between heptane and buffer in the absence of protein. In the current study, we used a variety of techniques to examine potential problems with this approach. Hydrophobic impurities in commercial [3H]palmitate preparations were incompletely removed by standard purification techniques. These impurities contributed from 5% of the total radioactivity in the heptane phase at low albumin concentrations (5 microM) to 62% at higher albumin concentrations (500 microM), thus confounding determination of binding affinity. These were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy as radio-labeled glycerol monopalmitate and monostearate. When albumin was not present, the partition ratio was similar to values reported by others. However, our results varied by a factor of four (265-1,119) depending on how the solutions were prepared. Although a true equilibrium partition must not depend on starting conditions, the partition ratio after 24-72 h was > 2x as large when tracer [3H]palmitate was added to the heptane phase than when it was added to the aqueous phase. Results also depended on the relative volumes of heptane and buffer used, approaching a maximum of 1,445 +/- 112 for very low heptane/buffer volume ratios. Much of this variability was due to hydrophilic impurities in [3H]palmitate, which ranged from 0.2 to 1.2% in commercial lots down to 0.1-0.5% after alkaline ethanol extraction and < 0.05% after thin-layer chromatography (TLC).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- F J Burczynski
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco 94143-0538
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Davis CK. Deemed status for CHAP. A new standard for health care. Nurs Health Care 1992; 13:294-5. [PMID: 1630709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
The board chair of the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) reflects on the implications of federal recognition of CHAP. In challenging the status quo, CHAP has shown that a voluntary, consumer-based alternative can protect the public and promote excellence.
Collapse
|
7
|
Pond SM, Davis CK, Bogoyevitch MA, Gordon RA, Weisiger RA, Bass L. Uptake of palmitate by hepatocyte suspensions: facilitation by albumin? Am J Physiol 1992; 262:G883-94. [PMID: 1590397 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.1992.262.5.g883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
Albumin-dependent uptake of unbound [3H]palmitic acid by hepatocytes isolated from female rat livers was studied and the experimental results compared with the predictions of a noncompartmental diffusion-reaction theory for the cellular uptake of protein-bound ligands. The outright theoretical predictions involve values for the parameters of the system, some newly measured (hepatocyte radii and the rate constant for the dissociation of palmitate-albumin complex) and some taken from the literature (diffusion coefficients and the equilibrium association constant for the palmitate-albumin complex). The measured unbound clearance of [3H]palmitic acid, defined as the initial uptake velocity divided by the unbound [3H]palmitic acid concentration in the medium, was enhanced 6.6-fold as the concentration of human serum albumin was increased from approximately 5 to 480 microM. This enhancement factor was predicted by the theory, according to which the enhancement reflects codiffusion of bound ligand across the unstirred layer adjacent to the cell membrane and, therefore, an increased delivery of unbound ligand to the cell surface. In contrast, the absolute magnitude of the unbound clearance was consistent with the theory only for the lowest published value for the equilibrium association constant, 15 microM-1. For higher published values (62 and 94 microM-1), the magnitude of the unbound clearance observed experimentally was severalfold higher than that predicted by the theory. If in fact the association constant exceeds 30 microM-1, the data would imply that an albumin-dependent facilitation mechanism exists which enhances the availability of palmitate to the cell over and above the enhancement predicted by the diffusion-reaction theory.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S M Pond
- Department of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
8
|
Davis CK. A vision for U.S. health care and nursing: an interview with Carolyne K. Davis. Interview by Sally Burrows-Hudson. ANNA J 1991; 18:165-70. [PMID: 2025047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
|
9
|
Casey JT, Cleverley WO, Davis CK, King JG, Korman IB, Lang HL, Mortimer JD, Roberts EC. 1991 outlook: progress will require partnerships, improved productivity--roundtable discussion. Mod Healthc 1991; 21:32-4, 36, 38-40. [PMID: 10108310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
Abstract
To address the myriad problems and challenges in the next year, the operative word will be partnership. That's according to members of Modern Healthcare's editorial advisory board in their discussion of the healthcare industry in 1991. The experts see the need for hospitals, physicians and the business community to team up to control costs, solve staffing woes and take initial steps toward healthcare reform.
Collapse
|
10
|
Davis CK. An interview with Carolyne K. Davis. Interview by Barbara J. Barnum. Nurs Health Care 1990; 11:460-2. [PMID: 2250795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
|
11
|
King JG, O'Leary RW, Korman IB, Davis CK, Penkhus ML, Roberts C, Cathcart HR, Lachner BJ, Coile RC. The outlook for healthcare and hospitals in 1990. Roundtable discussion. Mod Healthc 1990; 20:38-9, 42, 44 passim. [PMID: 10103426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
|
12
|
Davis CK. Carolyne Davis. Interview by C.R. Shelton. N J Healthc 1989; 2:7-9. [PMID: 10304439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
13
|
Arnwine DL, Cathcart HR, Coile RC, Davis CK, Galvin JM, King JG, Lachner BJ, Roberts C, Washington JW. Challenges for '89. Interview by Clark Bell. Mod Healthc 1989; 19:28-30, 34, 36. [PMID: 10291277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
14
|
Davis CK, Abbey FB. Keeping score alters the game. New techniques for measuring the quality of health-care services could revolutionize those services themselves. Health Manage Q 1988; 11:6-9. [PMID: 10303621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
15
|
Davis CK. The nursing shortage. Carolyne Davis speaks out. Nurs Health Care 1988; 9:354-9. [PMID: 3173792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
|
16
|
Davis CK, Orsolits M, Abbey FB. The PRO's role in monitoring quality of care. Trustee 1987; 40:8-10. [PMID: 10282898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
17
|
Davis CK, Powell PD. The health agenda facing the 100th Congress: budget, PPS, elderly are among chief concerns. Rev Fed Am Health Syst 1987; 20:16-21. [PMID: 10311963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
18
|
Davis CK. An interview with Carolyne K. Davis, Ph.D.. Interview by Roy Parker. Comput Healthc 1986; 7:32-4. [PMID: 10277443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
19
|
Davis CK. Health-care reforms: what can we expect? Nurs Econ 1986; 4:10-1, 49. [PMID: 3633019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
|
20
|
Davis CK. The future of health care: four critical variables. Mass Nurse 1985; 54:3, 5. [PMID: 3849659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
|
21
|
Davis CK. The future of reimbursement: a government official answers key questions. Cost Containment 1985; 7:3-6. [PMID: 10273652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
22
|
Davis CK. HCFA's Davis praises PPS, predicts strong future for medical record profession. Interview by Jill Callahan Dennis, RRA. J Am Med Rec Assoc 1985; 56:17-9. [PMID: 10273660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
23
|
Davis CK. The impact of prospective payment on clinical research. JAMA 1985; 253:686-7. [PMID: 3918186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
|
24
|
Davis CK. Where money and medicine meet: a conversation with HCFA administrator Carolyne K. Davis. Interview by John K. Iglehart. Health Aff (Millwood) 1985; 4:72-81. [PMID: 3930378 DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.4.2.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
|
25
|
Stolp-Smith SC, Dalston JW, Davis CK. The chief administrative officer of the academic health center--a post of growing impact on both higher education and health services delivery. J Health Adm Educ 1984; 2:3-25. [PMID: 10266595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
26
|
Davis CK. HCFA is not imposing quotas on PROs, administrator says. Rev Fed Am Hosp 1984; 17:50-1. [PMID: 10273635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
27
|
Davis CK. Carolyne K. Davis: expanding the profession's influence. Focus Crit Care 1984; 11:56-7. [PMID: 6567554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
|
28
|
Davis CK. The status of reimbursement policy and future projections. ANA Publ 1984:17-23. [PMID: 6428255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
|
29
|
Davis CK. The federal role in changing health care financing. Part II: prospective payment and its impact on nursing. Nurs Econ 1983; 1:98-104, 146. [PMID: 6415496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
|
30
|
Davis CK. A bold step forward. Internist 1983; 24:8-10. [PMID: 10310199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
|
31
|
Davis CK. The Federal role in changing health care financing. Part I: National programs and health financing problems. Nurs Econ 1983; 1:10-7. [PMID: 6350897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
|
32
|
Davis CK. What HCFA wants to do with your Mediplan money. Interview by Karen Hunt. Med Econ 1983; 60:136-8, 141, 145 passim. [PMID: 10299269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
33
|
Davis CK, Kane-Berman J, van der Poel KG. The Hospital Information Planning Study at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town. S Afr Med J 1983; 63:43-5. [PMID: 6849161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Information is an increasingly important resource in an academic hospital. Effective planning and control of this resource are essential in order to maximize its usefulness. The Hospital Information Planning Study (HIPS) undertaken at Groote Schuur Hospital, and based on the Business Systems Planning (BSP) methodology, is outlined, as are the results of the study. The recommendations arising from the study, which are of considerable significance to the hospital, are mentioned briefly.
Collapse
|
34
|
Davis CK. National legislation and regulatory action. NLN Publ 1983:69-78. [PMID: 6413950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
|
35
|
|
36
|
|
37
|
Davis CK. From the cost viewpoint. J Med Assoc State Ala 1982; 52:29-33. [PMID: 6757360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
|
38
|
Davis CK. Health policy and nursing issues. Interview by Hurdis Griffith and Betty Schweitzer. Md Nurse 1982:11-3. [PMID: 7050550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
|
39
|
Davis CK. An update from HCFA: effects of Medicare, Medicaid on community hospitals. Healthc Financ Manage 1982; 36:34-8. [PMID: 10315192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
|
40
|
Davis CK, Oakley D, Sochalski JA. Leadership for expanding nursing influence on health policy. J Nurs Adm 1982; 12:15-21. [PMID: 6915959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
|
41
|
Davis CK. HCFA chief pushes in-depth study of all prospective payment ideas. Rev Fed Am Hosp 1982; 15:22-4. [PMID: 10298385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
|
42
|
Abstract
Hepatic cysts are found incidentally and cause few if any symptoms. Simple unroofing of such cysts to provide drainage is adequate therapy when symptoms occur, but such patients must be followed up. Disease progression can result in serious or even life threatening complications, as demonstrated in the case reported here.
Collapse
|
43
|
Davis CK. Season of change for health services. Forum (Wash) 1981; 5:22, 24-9. [PMID: 6751963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
|
44
|
Abstract
In a retrospective study to correlate preoperative ultrasonic findings with operative findings in 80 patients with symptoms of biliary tract disease, ultrasound was 75% accurate in predicting the presence or absence of gallstones. Of all positive ultrasonic studies, 95% correlated with gallbladder disease of some kind. The diseased gallbladder without stones may still produce ultrasonic abnormalities, allowing detection of inflammatory changes. Ultrasound is indicated in acute conditions of the abdomen, in patients with jaundice or allergy to contrast agents, and as an adjunct to other diagnostic modalities.
Collapse
|
45
|
Davis CK. HCFA administrator pledges to work for creative solutions. Rev Fed Am Hosp 1981; 14:38-9. [PMID: 10298179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
|
46
|
Davis CK, Maraldo PJ. Who determines health manpower policy? Nurs Health Care 1980; 1:27, 30-3. [PMID: 6903803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
|
47
|
Davis CK. Nursing education for quality nursing practice. Alumni Mag 1976; 75:7-13. [PMID: 1045860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
|