[Quality and management of preoperative patient information. Results of conventional and computer based documentation].

Introduction: Analysis of the quality of different modes of preoperative information management on the example of primary total hip arthroplasty. Comparison between a since 10 years used, computer based system and a conventional procedure with additional hand-written notes.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of respectively 50 with conventional and computer based system written preoperative patient information.

[Risk management as a means of quality assurance in the hospital].

Each modern organized hospital needs an effective risk-management. This does not only mean to avoid incidents to reduce insurance costs to a low level. Reduced on this aspect, the hospital management will not be able to reach a broad acceptance for the tasks of risk-management.

Complete population transfer to and from a continuum and the radiative association of cold Na atoms to produce translationally cold Na2 molecules in specific vib-rotational states.

We demonstrate the feasibility of a laser induced complete population transfer to and from a continuum of states. We study the two-photon dissociation of v = 28; J = 1,..

Novel laser controlled variable matter wave beamsplitter.

We demonstrate a novel variable beam splitter using a tripod-linkage of atomic states, the physics of which is based on the laser control of the non-adiabatic coupling between two degenerate dark states. This coupling and the splitting ratio is determined by the time delay of the interaction induced by two of the laser beams.

Introduction.

During the last decade the use of laser radiation has grown far beyond its traditional role as a convenient, bright and spectrally narrow source of light. In particular, the coherence properties of the radiation have been put to use for very detailed and fine work in spectroscopy, collision dynamics and the manipulation of both the internal structure and the center of mass motion of atoms and molecules. These are the key words describing the work program of the research network "Laser Controlled Dynamics of Molecular Processes and Applications (ERB-CHR-XTC-94-0603),' established by the European Union under the program "Human Capital and Mobility (HCM)' with the intent of sending young researchers (postdocs and students) across national borders within the European Union.

Recovery of Cryptosporidium oocysts from small and large volume water samples using a compressed foam filter system.

A novel filter system comprising open cell reticulated foam rings compressed between retaining plates and fitted into a filtration housing was evaluated for the recovery of oocysts of Cryptosporidium from water. Mean recoveries of 90.2% from seeded small and large volume (100-2000 l) tap water samples, and 88.

Atopic dermatitis in early infancy predicts allergic airway disease at 5 years.

Background: Screening tests for atopy risk in newborns have a low predictive value. If early atopic symptoms and signs could be used as predictors for the next expected atopic disorder then secondary prevention could be employed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the capacity of early atopic dermatitis to predict aeroallergen sensitization and the manifestation of respiratory atopic disorders at 5 years of age.

Cord blood-IgE as risk factor and predictor for atopic diseases.

Background: Cord blood-IgE as risk factor or predictor for atopic diseases in infants has been discussed in a large number of papers with contradictory results. Our aim was to evaluate cord blood-IgE as risk factor and predictor for atopic dermatitis, recurrent wheezing and sensitization with emphasis on a clear-cut distinction between risk factor and predictor.

Methods: A cohort of 1314 newborns was recruited in six German obstetric departments and followed-up for 5 years.

[Disparities in hospital mortality after proximal femoral fractures in East Germany 1989].

The revised and pseudonymized data set of the hospital discharge diagnoses of East Germany (German Democratic Republic, GDR) for 1989 was analyzed regarding the in-hospital case fatality of closed hip fractures (ICD-9 820.0, 820.2, 820.

[Sensitization in budgerigar owners].

In a prospective study 258 adults were investigated for sensitisation against bird antigens (budgerigar, canary, pigeon) using intracutaneous test. 18 of 78 budgerigar keepers were sensitised against budgerigar feathers. 30 (38%) showed a positive skin reaction at least with one of the three extracts tested.

["Questionnaire on Quality of Life in Asthma"--studies of the dimensionality and references for evaluation].

The FLA, representing the German revision of the LWAQ (Hyland et al., 1991), is one of the few available questionnaires for measuring the disease-specific quality of life (QOL) in adults suffering from asthma. The present study aimes at analysing the structure and reliability of the FLA and also at improving its feasibility.

[Modification of the prescribing practice of the physician by legislation with special reference to non-approved drugs].

Prerequisite for any prescription is the doctor's basic knowledge on the benefits and risks of the medicine. Under the obligation to exercise due care, the physician may even prescribe non-registered medicines if scientifically justified. Exceptionally, the use of a non-registered medicine is even imperative.

The genomes of three of four novel HPV types, defined by differences of their L1 genes, show high conservation of the E7 gene and the URR.

The DNA genomes of four new human papillomaviruses, HPV 75, HPV 76, HPV 77, and HPV 80, have been cloned, sequenced, and characterized. HPV 75, HPV 76 (both HPV 49-related), and HPV 77 (HPV 29-related) were isolated from benign cutaneous warts and HPV 80 (HPV 15-related) from histologically normal skin. HPV 77 has also been demonstrated in dysplastic warts and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin.

Mite fauna of German farms.

Storage mites are important sources of airborne allergens, especially on farms. A mite survey was conducted in the working environments of 121 farms in five regions of Germany. Of 859 samples, 743 (86.

The allergy march: from food to pollen.

There is epidemiological evidence, especially from longitudinal studies, that clinical manifestations of atopy as well as IgE antibodies against food and aeroallergens show a systematic sequence of events. The atopic march begins with food allergy associated gastrointestinal disorders and atopic dermatitis followed by respiratory allergies, i.e.