Analyzing the cost-effectiveness of Lyme disease risk reduction approaches.

Lyme disease (LD) is endemic in many regions of the Northeastern United States. Given the elusive nature of the disease, a systematic approach to identify efficient interventions would be useful for policymakers in addressing LD. We used Markov modeling to investigate the efficiency of interventions.

Nonaqueous Polymer Combustion Synthesis of Cubic LiLaZrO Nanopowders.

Garnet-type lithium lanthanum zirconate (LiLaZrO, LLZO) shows great promise as a solid electrolyte for future solid-state lithium batteries as it possesses a uniquely beneficial combination of high ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability against metallic lithium, and generally low reactivity in ambient conditions. Conventionally synthesized by using solid-state reactions, LLZO powders have also been prepared by using variations of sol-gel or combustion synthesis with sacrificial organic templates or polymers containing metal nitrate precursors. Herein, a novel nonaqueous polymer (NAP) method using metalorganic precursors and poly(vinylpyrrolidone) is demonstrated to easily form LLZO nanopowders.

Cost-effectiveness of Access to Critical Cerebral Emergency Support Services (ACCESS): a neuro-emergent telemedicine consultation program.

Aims: Access to Critical Cerebral Emergency Support Services (ACCESS) was developed as a low-cost solution to providing neuro-emergent consultations to rural hospitals in New Mexico that do not offer comprehensive stroke care. ACCESS is a two-way audio-visual program linking remote emergency department physicians and their patients to stroke specialists. ACCESS also has an education component in which hospitals receive training from stroke specialists on the triage and treatment of patients.