Publications by authors named "Andrea Englund"
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- Tyrosinases (TYRs) are copper proteins important for hydroxylating and oxidizing phenolic compounds, producing melanins that protect against photo damage and inhibiting CO release in wetland ecosystems.
- This study focuses on two TYRs, HcTyr1 and HcTyr2, identified from the halophilic bacterium Hahella sp. found in a mangrove forest in Malaysia.
- HcTyr1's structure was resolved using X-ray crystallography, revealing its unique prokaryotic nature, while both enzymes showed variable activity affected by metals and conditions, with HcTyr1 demonstrating high salinity tolerance, making it a promising catalyst for its environment.
Objective: The objective was to identify information loss that could affect clinical care in laboratory data transmission between 2 health care institutions via a Health Information Exchange platform.
Materials And Methods: Data transmission results of 9 laboratory tests, including LOINC codes, were compared in the following: between sending and receiving electronic health record (EHR) systems, the individual Health Level Seven International (HL7) Version 2 messages across the instrument, laboratory information system, and sending EHR.
Results: Loss of information for similar tests indicated the following potential patient safety issues: (1) consistently missing specimen source; (2) lack of reporting of analytical technique or instrument platform; (3) inconsistent units and reference ranges; (4) discordant LOINC code use; and (5) increased complexity with multiple HL7 versions.
Telehealth is seen as a venue for improving healthcare access in vulnerable populations through use of electronic devices in the patient's home that monitor and assess for early complications. Major technological advances have improved telehealth services, prompting introduction of federal legislation for reimbursement of telehealth care. Yet, policymakers have stalled passage based on several concerns.
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