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Examines the use of Dionex Corp.'s DNAPac® Column in the performance of XTP Cocktail Assay in Sunnyvale, California. Appraisal of nucleotides and deoxynucleotides by anion-exchange chromatography with ultraviolet absorbance detection; Verification of the quality of polymerase chain reaction reagents with the use of the method.

In the United States alone, approximately 6.2 million children have asthma. Managing the care of pediatric patients presenting in the emergency department with asthma requires clinicians to access multiple locations within the electronic health record. This wealth of information makes it vital to develop methods for sifting through the clutter to information that is relevant to the specific task to be completed. Unfortunately, current information displays have not been developed to maximize provider efficiency when integrating information across a number of disparate locations. Using proven data display theories, we aimed to create a consolidated acute pediatric asthma display to aid in the patient's care with the goal of improving the efficiency and consistency by which they are treated - ultimately reducing the length of stay, complications, and morbidity in these patients.

Purpose: The aims of this study were as follows: To determine the national incidence of facial fractures among infants, toddlers, and children; to evaluate the types of facial fractures; and to analyze common products/activities associated with the fractures., Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was conducted to explore patterns of facial fractures among infants (<1 year), toddlers (1-3 years), and children (3-5 years), using the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The database was searched for emergency department (ED) visits involving facial fractures sustained by children 1 month through 5 years of age from 2004 through 2016 and analyzed for patient demographics, primary diagnosis and associated products/activities. Subset analyses were performed between age groups to determine the relationship between causes of injury and age using extrapolated national incidences., Results: A total of 1507 ED visits for facial fractures among infants, toddlers, and children were obtained and extrapolated to an estimated total of 39,388 ED visits, averaging 3030 annually. The majority of these ED visits were for facial fractures that occurred at home. Most facial fractures sustained at the age period of 1 month-5 years old were nasal fractures. Facial fractures in infants were caused most commonly by floors or flooring materials, likely due to falls, while household items/furniture-related injuries were the most common cause of facial fractures in both toddlers and children. Facial fractures from playground equipment and riding toys were more common in children than in the other age groups., Conclusion: The reported trends in the incidence by age group and types of fracture can assist physicians by serving as supplement for clinical history and examination when encountering this challenging patient population. Our findings highlight preventative opportunities, particularly in baby care items and beds for reducing facial fractures in infants. Similarly, preventative opportunities are highlighted in household items and furniture for lowering the incidence of facial fractures in toddlers and children. Our study also suggests ensuring safe handling of playground equipment and riding toys for the prevention of facial fractures in children., (Copyright © 2018 European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

There have been many publications in recent years reporting on the quantity of physical activity among college students using indirect indicators such as steps walked per day or time spent on physical activities. The purpose of this study was to describe the trends of physical fitness related to BMI and body fat among university students between 1996 and 2008. The results showed a significant decline in the average fitness levels measured as an estimation of VO(2max) for male and female students (p < 0.001 for both sexes). The linear trend for BMI by years was not significant for both sexes (p for males = 0.772, p for females = 0.253). On average, in the last 13 years, % body fat was increasing 0.513%/year for males and 0.654%/year for females. There is a significant indirect correlation between the student's VO(2max) levels and % body fat, r = -0.489; p < 0.001 for males; and r = -0.416, p < 0.001 for females. Approximately 23.9% of the variance in the VO(2max) levels in males and 17.3% in females can be explained by the variance in % body fat. The results support recent findings that physical fitness among college students is declining and body fatness is increasing.