Strategies for success in governing an ACO include: Clearly articulating a patient-centered strategic plan that can serve as the basis for ACO management. Capitalizing upon each partner's strengths. Ensuring that capital and resources are allocated consistently with the ACO's goals and objectives. Establishing effective leadership and engaging board members in governance. Developing legal and organizational structures that will best facilitate an integrated model. Employing the right technology in a way that best supports the ACO's mission.
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J Hand Ther
January 2025
Venture Rehabilitation Sciences Group, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; School of Rehabilitation Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Electronic address:
Background: Stenosing tenosynovitis, or trigger finger, is a common cause of hand disability. This study outlines a trigger finger management protocol that redirects referrals for surgical consultations to conservative management first.
Purpose: The primary outcome variable was the protocol endpoint based on the resolution of trigger finger symptoms (i.
Ageing Res Rev
January 2025
Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Key Laboratory of Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250117, P R China; School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia; Department of Medical Microbiology, Central South University Changsha, Hunan Provinces, China. Electronic address:
The trillions of microbial populations residing in the gut have recently shown that they can be used as a remedy for various diseases. The gut microbiota-brain-axis interface is one unique pathway that the microbiota demonstrates its medicinal value. This medicinal value is further seen when there is a decline in gut microbial diversity (dysbiosis).
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December 2024
Health Research Institute, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Electronic address:
Background: Practice placements are an essential component of midwifery education, enabling students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-world midwifery setting. Exposure and immersion to practice is a core focus of midwifery education internationally. These placements are crucial for students to develop the skills and expertise needed to become safe, competent, and compassionate midwife practitioners.
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January 2025
Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, China.
The sesquiterpene (+)-valencene, with its flavor and diverse biological functions, holds promise for applications in the food, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries. However, the low concentration in nature and high cost of extraction limit its application. This study aimed to construct a microbial cell factory to efficiently produce (+)-valencene.
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January 2025
Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Mycoplasma (Class: Mollicutes) contamination in cell cultures is a universal concern for research laboratories. Some estimates report contamination in up to 35% of continuous cell lines. Various commercial antibiotic treatments can successfully decontaminate clean cell lines ; however, decontamination of bacterial cultures remains challenging.
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