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Bad Medicine: The Anticompetitive Side-Effects Of Physician Unionization, Thomas Hamilton Segars

Chicago-Kent Law Review

In response to the predominance of managed health care, ever-increasing numbers of physicians are turning to unionization as a means of negotiating contracts with larger insurers. While physician unionization has a history of both political and legal controversy, recent federal legislation aims to make the practice legitimate. This Note discusses the trend toward physician unionization, the resulting anticompetitive effects, as well as possible alternatives for physicians seeking to bargain with the powerful health care insurance industry.

The Mayfly Newsletter, Peter M. Grant

The Mayfly Newsletter

The Mayfly Newsletter is the official newsletter of the Permanent Committee of the International Conferences on Ephemeroptera.

Identification And Characterization Of Zinc-Responsive Genes In Pseudomonas Fluorescens, Thomas L. Wilson

Masters Theses

Genes responsive to elevated concentrations of zinc were identified via transposon mutagenesis in the common soil bacterium, Pseudomonas fluorescens ATCC13525. Some of these genes were essential to maintain metal homeostasis in the bacterial cell. DNA sequences of the transposon-tagged genes were determined by DNA sequencing of arbitrary PCR products. DNA sequence analysis indicated that one gene was similar to P-type ATPases responsible for transporting metal ions out of the cell. The corresponding mutant was sensitive to zinc, cadmium, and lead indicating that this gene may be responsible for defending Pseudomonas fluorescens against these metal ions. Four zinc-induced genes shared similarity …

Communicating Identity And The Challenge Of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Anthony J. Dosen

Journal of Catholic Education

Arguing that the current challenge in Catholic higher education to implement the norms of Ex Corde Ecclesiae is largely a conflict of different world views, the author describes three competing visions of Church”pistic, charismatic, and mystical”and offers three “lenses” to clarify each vision: functional, interpretive, and post-modern. A textual analysis of Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the 1993 and 1999 drafts of ordinances of the National Catholic Conference of Bishops (NCCB) reveals a world view at odds with most Catholic universities.

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes Dec 1, 2000, A-State Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

Meeting minutes for the Faculty Senate held on December 1, 2000.

Summer 2000 Overview, Bill Whan

Ohio Cardinal

No abstract provided.

Privacy Versus The First Amendment: A Skeptical Approach, Solveig Singleton

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Puzzling Case Of The Revenue-Maximizing Lottery, Lawrence Zelenak

North Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

An Epidemiological Study Of Endometrial Cancer Atking Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, P. Worasethsin, S. Triratanachat, W. Termrungruanglert, A. Vasuratna, T. Sittissomwong, D. Tresukosol

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Characteristics And Attitude Of Contraceptive Acceptorsamong Adolescents Attending The Family Planningclinic At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, S. Bunyavejchevin, W. Wisawasukmongchol, U. Jaisamran, D. Reinprayoon

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Ovarian Metastatic Human Chorionic Gonadotropinproducing Gastric Carcinoma Presenting Asa Primary Ovarian Tumor : A Case Report, S. Triratanachat, A. Vasurat, P. Trivijitsilp, S. Niruthisard

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Microbial Biofilms: From Ecology To Molecular Genetics, Mary Ellen Davey, George A. O'Toole

Dartmouth Scholarship

Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms attached to surfaces or associated with interfaces. Despite the focus of modern microbiology research on pure culture, planktonic (free-swimming) bacteria, it is now widely recognized that most bacteria found in natural, clinical, and industrial settings persist in association with surfaces. Furthermore, these microbial communities are often composed of multiple species that interact with each other and their environment. The determination of biofilm architecture, particularly the spatial arrangement of microcolonies (clusters of cells) relative to one another, has profound implications for the function of these complex communities. Numerous new experimental approaches and methodologies have been …

The Safety And Efficacy Of Resistance Training For Chronic Heart Failure Patients, John B. Coleman

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of resistance training (RT) in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. Two retrospective CHF patient groups were assessed pre and post 4-week participation at the Borgess Health and Fitness Center CHF Clinic. The first group participated only in monitored aerobic exercise (AG, N= 10), while the second group participated in monitored aerobic exercise along with the six experimental RT exercises (ARG, N= 10). The safety parameters measured during the aerobic and RT exercises were incidence of new onset arrhythmia and rate pressure products (RPP). The efficacy parameters measured were …

An Exploratory Study Of Michigan Grantmaker Attributes And Competencies, Lisa R. Wyatt Knowlton

Dissertations

Foundation trustees and professional staff are giving greater attention to issues of accountability and return on investment, while voices of those with significant experience in the private sector inquire with increasing frequency and vigor about the organizational performance of foundations. For these reasons there must be renewed attention on the competencies and attributes of grantmaking practitioners. This study is a self-assessment by grantmakers based on the construct of Emotional Intelligence (Goleman, 1995) as well as competency studies in organizational management and leadership.

In association with the Council of Michigan Foundations, grantmakers associated with foundations holding in excess of $1 million …

Sonographic Diagnosis Of Fetal Skeletal Dysplasia, P. Samritpradit, B. Uerpairojkit, D. Charoenvidhya

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Peripheral Nerve Injury Cases In King Chulalongkornmemorial Hospital Over 10 Years, S. Agthong

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Quality Of Earnings: An Accounting Model For Analysing Corporate Performance, M S Narasimhan, G Balasubramanian

IIMB Management Review

Strategic planning is the  process of deciding how to commit the firm’s resources across its business activities to create value. It i - cludes decisions on committig resources to new projects as well as improving existing activities The success of strategic planning depends on the extent to which the firm understands itself and the enviro - ment, particularly the industry and the market in which it operates. In the context of selfassessment and the firm’s relative position in the environme t, the ratios of key financial variables help firms gain an insight into their operating performance and financial health. However, …

Consumer And Handler Reactions To Potential Country-Of-Origin Labeling Of Fresh Or Frozen Beef (Bulletin #878), Alvin Schupp, Jeffrey Gillespie

LSU AgCenter Bulletins

Imported fresh or frozen beef, along with other food products, is identified by country-of-origin as it enters the U.S. in bulk containers. This bulletin includes information and primary objectives on country-of-origin of fresh or frozen beef.

The Faculty Notebook, December 2000, Provost's Office

Faculty Notebook

The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.

Vicarious Traumatization: An Examination Of The Effects Of Exposure To Traumatic Material In Child Abuse Counselors, Stacey A. Waller

Masters Theses

Counselors who deliver services to children who have suffered maltreatment confront on a daily basis horrific examples of human suffering inflicted on society's most vulnerable members. Such repeated exposure may put these professionals at risk for adverse psychological consequences, including vicarious traumatization (VT), which can include symptoms similar to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The present study examined the unique effects of providing trauma services to children on 34 counselors who work primarily with child survivors of maltreatment. While the prevalence of PTSD symptoms in this sample was low, respondents reported higher levels of depression and emotional exhaustion than found in …

The Relationships Among The Stimulus Functions And The Clinical Effects Of Methylphenidate In Children Diagnosed With Adhd, Emily K. Macdonald

Masters Theses

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood psychiatric disorder in the United States. Approximately 90% of children receiving pharmacological treatment for ADHD receive the stimulant methylphenidate (MPH). MPH is associated with positive effects across many behavioral domains, yet the mechanisms through which it exerts clinical effects have not been conclusively determined. MPH produces reinforcing and subjective effects, however it is not understood how these functions relate to clinical effects. The present study examined the relationship among several stimulus functions and the clinical effects of MPH. Participants were 5 children (aged 10-14) diagnosed with ADHD who were …

Update - December 2000, Loma Linda University Center For Christian Bioethics

Update

In this issue:

-- The Rule of Double Effect: A Valuable Contemporary Resource
-- Vision of Justice and the Healing of Nations
-- Learn to minister in the clinical setting

Prevalence And Correlates Of Acute Respiratory Infections In Children Less Than Two Years Of Age, Abdalla A. Saeed, Ibrahim A. Bani

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To study acute respiratory infections of children less than 2 years of age in Riyadh City and their sociodemographic and anthropometric correlates. METHODS: Study subjects included 250 mothers selected by systematic random sampling from mothers attending 5 Primary Health Care Centers selected by simple random sampling from the 5 geographical zones (one from each zone) in Riyadh during a one month period. Data was collected via a structured pilot tested modified questionnaire filled in by trained research assistants who interviewed mothers regarding acute respiratory infections during the past 2 weeks in their children aged less than 2 years. Heights …

Study Of Hemoglobinopathies In Oman Through A National Register, Anna G. Rajab, Michael A. Patton, Bernadette Modell

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: A national register of symptomatic hemoglobinopathies has been developed in Oman to facilitate the development of the National Program for the control of genetic blood disorders. METHODS: The information was initially collected retrospectively through hospital records and was refined prospectively with data collected through a survey of pediatricians. The percentages of heterozygotes in different population groups and geographical locations, birth prevalence, age distribution of cases and factors determining frequencies of Hemoglobinopathies in different regions of the country were studied from the register. RESULTS: The register has identified 1757 cases of homozygous Sickle Cell Anemia and 243 cases of b-thalassemia …

An Interview Study Of Educational Success Among American Indian Doctoral Recipients, Linda L. Neuerburg

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to better understand the successful educational experiences among Native American doctoral recipients and why they succeeded where so many others have failed to reach that level of education. The participants' individual experiences were recorded during the in-depth interviews. Their own voices have indicated their path to success.

Qualitative research methods were used in the study including interviews, participant observation, and follow-up telephone interviews. Data were analyzed for themes and results were discussed in reference to the literature. Recommendations for parents, teachers, school administrators, mentors, faculty, and college administrators were provided.

The study allowed the …

164th Infantry News: December 2000, 164th Infantry Association

164th Infantry Regiment Publications

December 2000 edition of the 164th Infantry News. A total of 20 pages, containing news articles, event notices, photographs, and personal memories from the veterans of the 164th Infantry Regiment.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 90 [91], No. 23 (Dec. 1, 2000), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 90, but it is the 91st volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

Respiratory Therapists' Role In Special Procedures, Desi Dennis

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

Is Too Much Privacy Bad For Your Health? An Introduction To The Law, Ethics, And Hipaa Rule On Medical Privacy, Charity Scott

Georgia State University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Attitude Of Patients Attending The Surgical Clinic Towards A Day Surgical Unit, Abdul-Wahed M. Meshikhes, Mohammed A. Mubarek

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To establish awareness and attitude of patients attending the general surgical clinic in Dammam Central Hospital, Dammam, Eastern Province towards a day surgery unit. Also, to establish the reasons for their preference to have surgery performed as inpatients or in the day surgery unit. METHODS: Some 100 consecutive patients attending the surgical clinic of a single consultant surgeon at Dammam Central Hospital were surveyed. Patients who can neither read nor write were excluded. They were asked to answer a simple questionnaire on day surgery and their preference to have their minor operations under general anesthesia performed as a day …