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Journal articles on the topic "Foreign country screening"
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Sanchez, Sarimer, Eileen Searle, David Rubins, Sayon Dutta, Winston Ware, Paul Biddinger, and Erica Shenoy. "Implementation of an Electronic Travel Navigator to Enable "Identify-Isolate-Inform" for Emerging Infectious Diseases." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 41, S1 (October 2020): s273—s275. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2020.843.
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Background: Travel screening can facilitate the identification of patients at risk for emerging infectious diseases, such as Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). A travel navigator with associated decision support through a best practice advisory (BPA) was implemented in an electronic health record to build upon the CDC identify-isolate-inform framework. Compliance with documentation of travel history, symptom screening when appropriate, and isolation of suspect MERS patients were assessed. Methods: Adult and pediatric emergency department encounters at the Massachusetts General Hospital, a 1,035-bed, tertiary-care, academic health center in Boston, Massachusetts, from August 2018 to October 2019, were included. We categorized an encounter as adherent to initial travel screening if providers answered foreign, domestic, or no travel to the screen. Encounters were defined as nonadherent if they were recorded as unknown or if an answer was not selected. Adherence to completion of data entry for the subgroup of patients with documented foreign travel was further assessed for region- and country-level specification, completion of symptom screen, and response to the MERS BPA (Fig. 1). Results: In total, 127,866 encounters were included, of which 105,593 (83%) were adherent to initial travel screening. Among 4,498 encounters with documented foreign travel, 2,970 (66%) specified the region of travel, and 710 (16%) selected a country of travel from the listing. Moreover, 214 encounters had documented travel to the Middle East. Selection of Middle East or 1 of the 13 countries identified by the CDC as at risk for MERS triggered symptom screening for fever and cough, which was performed in 139 encounters (65%). Of these, 95 encounters documented absence of fever and cough, 15 documented fever and cough, 12 documented a cough alone, and 17 documented a fever alone through reporting or obtaining vitals. The MERS BPA was triggered in 37 encounters; 10 patients were ordered for isolation using the BPA. Of these, 4 patients met CDC criteria for a MERS patient under investigation and were tested; all were negative. Conclusions: Initial screening to document foreign travel is completed at a high rate; however, use of the travel navigator to specify region and country, key components necessary to prompt clinicians for symptom screening, are documented in a minority of encounters. Future interventions are needed to improve region and country capture and appropriate symptom screening, with isolation when appropriate.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None
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Kiel, Frank Wilson. "Brief Report: Influence of Country of Origin on Prevalence of Hepatitis B Markers Among Employees in a Small Suburban Hospital." Infection Control 7, no. 11 (November 1986): 554–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0195941700065310.
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AbstractHepatitis risk in a small suburban hospital was evaluated by laboratory screening of all hospital employees for hepatitis immunologic markers. Excluding four U.S.-born subjects who had received hepatitis vaccination, the laboratory screening revealed 21% of those tested had some hepatitis B antigen or antibody. Positive markers were found in 46% of foreign-born compared to 10% of native-born (P<0.001). Foreign-born participants accounted for 68% of the employee population. The country of origin appeared to have a statistically significant greater importance as a determinant of hepatitis B status than occupational area in this particular hospital setting.
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Burgess, Geoffrey P., Timothy McIver, Philippe Tenglemann, Rosanne Lariven, Andrea Pomana, Jan Schoberwalter, and Edoardo Troina. "Foreign direct investment rules in selected European countries – an overview." Journal of Investment Compliance 22, no. 1 (April 8, 2021): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/joic-07-2020-0009.
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Purpose To provide an overview of the national foreign direct investment (“FDI”) screening mechanisms in place across Europe including in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK. Design/methodology/approach This article summarizes the key elements of the national FDI screening regimes of some of the leading European economies. This includes setting out the relevant investment thresholds, protected sectors, lengths of review periods, standstill obligations and potential sanctions in each jurisdiction. Findings Many of Europe’s leading economies are following the wider global trend towards stricter reviews of foreign investment ahead of the EU Screening Regulation coming into force in October 2020. However, the approach taken to FDI screening can vary significantly at a country level in terms of both process and substance and the applicable laws are evolving rapidly, not least as a response to concerns related to the impact of COVID-19. Practical implications Investors looking to make acquisitions in Europe will need to consider whether national FDI screening will apply to their proposed investments. Depending on the jurisdiction, FDI screening can introduce lengthy review periods and require detailed information gathering as well as uncertainty as to the final outcome. Potential investors also need to consider the risk of sanctions, including criminal sanctions, for non-compliance with the screening regimes. Originality/value This article offers a summary and comparison of national FDI screening regimes across Europe.
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In, Haejin, Marisa Langdon-Embry, Lauren Gordon, Judith Wylie-Rosett, Clyde Schechter, Philip Castle, Margaret Kemeny, and Bruce D. Rapkin. "A pilot case control study: Could a gastric cancer risk screening tool help identify high risk patients for endoscopic screening in the United States?" Journal of Clinical Oncology 36, no. 4_suppl (February 1, 2018): 64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2018.36.4_suppl.64.
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64 Background: Gastric cancer incidence varies greatly among US racial/ethnic groups. Few studies have examined ethnicity, birth country, immigration and cultural diet as gastric cancer risk factors in the US. These factors, in combination with known risk factors may narrow a target population for gastric cancer screening. Methods: Two racially diverse hospital systems were used to recruit gastric cancer cases using the cancer registry, and primary care (PC) controls from waiting rooms or phone. Community controls were recruited at community gatherings. Participants were eligible if 40-85 years old, not under endoscopic surveillance and without genetic syndromes. The survey items (n = 227) included conventional risk factors, plus items about ethnicity, birth country, acculturation, and ethnic diet. Results: Of 150 participants, 39 cases, 41 PC-controls, and 44 community controls were eligible for analysis. PC-controls generally completed phone interviews (72% vs 28%), while community controls generally completed paper surveys (92% vs 8%). Gastric cancer cases were more likely to be foreign born (85% vs. 49%, p = < 0.01), from a country with gastric cancer incidence > 5 per 100,000: (62% vs. 30%, p = < 0.01) and report daily consumption of cultural food at ages 15 to 18 (69% vs. 35%, p = < 0.01) compared to controls. Cases were also older, male, Hispanic, and had stronger family history of gastric cancer. Cases and controls had similar frequency of alcohol consumption, smoking, acculturation, and barbequed food consumption. In multivariate analysis, increased age (per year, aOR 1.4, 95%CI 1.07-1.21), daily consumption of cultural foods at ages 15 to 18 (aOR 19.58, 95%CI 1.54-248.99), having less than high school education (aOR 7.24, 95%CI 1.49-35.10), and being foreign born (aOR 11.81, 95%CI 1.69-82.64) were associated with case status. Conclusions: A risk assessment tool that addresses awareness of gastric cancer risk factors, ethnicity, cultural habits and immigration patterns has potential to identify high-risk persons from multicultural areas within the US, who might benefit from endoscopic screening for gastric cancer. (Support: UG1CA189823)
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Kuznetsova, E. S., and N. Iu Kalinchenko. "Secondary testicular structures in the patients presenting with congenital adrenal cortical dysfunction." Problems of Endocrinology 58, no. 4 (August 15, 2012): 42–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.14341/probl201258442-47.
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According to publications in the foreign literature, the incidence of secondary testicular structures in the patients with congenital adrenal cortical dysfunction (CACD) amounts to 90%. In this country, the scheduled screening for TART tumours in the male patients presenting with CACD is not carried out. At the same time, the late consequences of this pathology (infertility, obstructive testicular diseases) require increasingly more attention starting from the early childhood.
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Wahedi, Katharina, Louise Biddle, and Kayvan Bozorgmehr. "Cost-effectiveness of targeted screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis among asylum-seekers: A modelling study with screening data from a German federal state (2002-2015)." PLOS ONE 15, no. 11 (November 5, 2020): e0241852. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241852.
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Screening asylum-seekers for active pulmonary tuberculosis is common practice among many European countries with low incidence of tuberculosis. The reported yields vary substantially, partly due to the heterogeneous and dynamic nature of asylum-seeking populations. Rather than screening all new arrivals (indiscriminate screening), a few countries apply targeted screening based on incidence of tuberculosis in asylum-seekers’ country of origin. However, evaluations of its cost-effectiveness have been scarce. The aim of this modelling study was to assess whether the introduction of a screening threshold based on the tuberculosis incidence in the country of origin is sensible from an economic perspective. To this end, we compare the current, indiscriminate screening policy for pulmonary tuberculosis in Germany with a hypothetical targeted screening programme using several potential screening thresholds based on WHO-reported incidence of tuberculosis in countries of origin. Screening data is taken from a large German federal state over 14 years (2002–2015). Incremental cost-effectiveness is measured as cost per case found and cost per case prevented. Our analysis shows that incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) of screening asylum-seekers from countries with an incidence of 50 to 250/100,000 range between 15,000€ and 17,000€ per additional case found when compared to lower thresholds. The ICER for screening asylum-seekers from countries with an incidence <50/100,000 is 112,000€ per additional case found. Costs per case prevented show a similar increase in costs. The high cost per case found and per case prevented at the <50/100,000 threshold scenario suggests this threshold to be a sensible cut-off for targeted screening. Acknowledging that no screening measure can find all cases of tuberculosis, and that reactivation of latent infections makes up a large proportion of foreign-born cases, targeting asylum-seekers from countries with an incidence above 50/100,000 is likely to be a more reasonable screening measure for the prevention and control of tuberculosis than indiscriminate screening measures.
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Vynnychenko, I. О., Yu V. Moskalenko, O. І. Vynnychenko, M. Yu Serdyuk, and O. А. Ternovenko. "PROSPECTS FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE MOST MODERN METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCER." Likarska sprava, no. 4 (June 16, 2019): 3–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.31640/jvd.4.2019(1).
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Lung cancer is one of the major causes of death from malignancies. That is why the article devoted to the issue early diagnosis of lung cancer. The objective of the work is to consider the features and prospects of using the most modern methods of diagnosis of lung cancer. The introduction of the latest technologies is essential for quality screening of lung cancer patients. Gradually, there is a growing interest in developing strategies around the world to better assess the risk of human lung cancer, increase screening sensitivity, and reduce costs. The methods of early detection of lung cancer are described in the article: determination of the concentration of volatile organic compounds (LuCID method), endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS method), FISH-marker method, basic principles of the Nano-Nose device. Despite some advances in our country in the diagnosis of lung cancer using common advanced methods of computed tomography and biopsy, the introduction of foreign experience in lung cancer screening is necessary, because the current state-of-the-art methods of diagnosis allow to detect cancer.
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Brodkin, Elizabeth, Katy Short, and Dale Purych. "530. Sequential Screening of High-Risk Patients for Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Colonization." Open Forum Infectious Diseases 6, Supplement_2 (October 2019): S255. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz360.599.
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Abstract Background Early identification of patients colonized with carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) facilitates the implementation of appropriate infection control measures and reduces nosocomial transmission. Sequential screening for CPE colonization of close contacts of known cases to confirm initial negative results is recommended. Fraser Health (FH) expanded sequential screening to patients with recent exposure to other risk factors following the identification of CPE in patients who initially screened negative. Methods FH screens patients for CPE who report healthcare outside of Canada or travel to endemic countries within the previous 12 months. Patients remain on contact precautions and are re-screened 7 and 21 days after the last known exposure date. We reviewed CPE cases with foreign healthcare or travel to endemic countries who screened negative on admission but subsequently screened positive within 30 days. Patients without confirmation of colonization through a rectal screen or possible exposure to a current nosocomial source were excluded. Whole-genome sequencing results were examined to confirm foreign healthcare or travel as the likely source of acquisition. Medical records were reviewed to obtain patient history and clinical details. Results Between November 2015 and January 2019, 21 patients had a positive CPE screen within 30 days of a negative screen, with no known CPE exposures during that time. The median time between the last date of known exposure and positive CPE screen was 20 days (range: 7–77 days). Twelve (57%) cases were hospitalized outside of Canada, 8 (38%) reported other foreign healthcare encounters, and 1 (5%) had no reported healthcare outside of Canada but had traveled to an endemic country. Sixteen (71%) cases received antibiotics prior to the positive CPE screen. Conclusion Patients with unrecognized CPE colonization are a source for nosocomial transmission. Patients screening negative for CPE with recent exposure to risk factors other than contact with a known case may screen positive at a later date. This may be due to higher colonization levels or antibiotic selection pressures. Consideration should be given to sequential CPE screening of high-risk patients based on the last day of exposure. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.
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Rennert-May, Elissa, Elisabeth Hansen, Toktam Zadeh, Valerie Krinke, Stan Houston, and Ryan Cooper. "A Step toward Tuberculosis Elimination in a Low-Incidence Country: Successful Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in a Refugee Clinic." Canadian Respiratory Journal 2016 (2016): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7980869.
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Objectives.Approximately 65 percent of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Canada each year occur from reactivation in foreign-born individuals. Refugees are at high risk after immigration. Routine screening of this population for latent TB infection (LTBI) is generally considered infeasible. We evaluated the outcome of LTBI screening and treatment amongst refugees.Methods.Government-sponsored refugees in Edmonton are seen at the New Canadians’ Clinic and screened for TB and LTBI. We reviewed records of patients between 2009 and 2011. Completeness of initial assessment, diagnosis of latent infection, and completion of LTBI treatment were evaluated. Treatment for LTBI was offered when patients had a positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) and risk factors for progression to TB. An Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) was performed on all other TST positives; treatment is only offered if it was positive.Results.949 refugees were evaluated. 746 TSTs were read, with 265 positive individuals. IGRA testing was performed in 203 TST positive individuals without other TB risk factors; 110 were positive. LTBI treatment was offered to 147 of 151 eligible patients, 141 accepted, and 103 completed a treatment course.Conclusion.We observed high proportions of patient retention, completion of investigations, and treatment. This care model promises to be a component of effective TB prevention in this high-risk population.
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Coelho, Anabela, Cláudia Leone, Vanessa Ribeiro, Pedro Sá Moreira, and Gilles Dussault. "Integrated Disease Management: A Critical Review of Foreign and Portuguese Experience." Acta Médica Portuguesa 27, no. 1 (February 12, 2014): 116. http://dx.doi.org/10.20344/amp.4758.
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><strong> Introduction:</strong> The present article reviews findings from empirical evaluations of integrated disease management programmes. The objective is to provide insights on integration levels, priority interventions and their effect on patient outcomes.<br /><strong>Material and Methods: </strong>The literature review identified 1 251 articles, published from 2006 to 2011. Upon a detailed screening 61 articles were selected for bibliometric analysis and critical discussion.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> Among several findings, it can be noted that United States of America is the country with the highest amount of published evidence on the subject under study. The most frequently referred disease is diabetes mellitus and the main reported issue of integrated disease management is self-management support. The majority of the studies were developed and exclusively managed by managed care organizations, organized family doctors or hospitals. From a total of 360 interventions reported in studies, patient interventions are the most frequently used across all disease groups, followed by professional interventions. To monitor the effectiveness of the disease programmes, the most frequently used outcomes are patient physiological measures, service use and patient health status.<br /><strong>Discussion:</strong> Every country has its own way to implement the integrated disease management strategy. The focus of practice lies on patient empowerment, particularly through self-management. Physiological measures and service use are the outcomes with the highest rate of assessment, which are also the indicators that show higher impact among all integrated disease management programmes.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The Portuguese health care system still faces challenges in the coordination and integration of care for patients with chronic disease thus improvements at integrated disease management programmes should be incorporate.</span>
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Foreign country screening"
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Gould, Richard Robert, and RichardGould@ozemail com au. "International market selection-screening technique: replacing intuition with a multidimensional framework to select a short-list of countries." RMIT University. Social Science & Planning, 2002. http://adt.lib.rmit.edu.au/adt/public/adt-VIT20081125.145312.
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The object of this research was to develop an international market screening methodology which selects highly attractive markets, allowing for the ranges in diversity amongst organisations, countries and products. Conventional business thought is that, every two to five years, dynamic organisations which conduct business internationally should decide which additional foreign market or markets to next enter. If they are internationally inexperienced, this will be their first market; if they are experienced, it might be, say, their 100th market. How should each organisation select their next international market? One previous attempt has been made to quantitatively test which decision variables, and what weights, should be used when choosing between the 230 countries of the world. The literature indicate that a well-informed selection decision could consider over 150 variables that measure aspects of each foreign market's economic, political, legal, cultural, technical and physical environments. Additionally, attributes of the organisation have not been considered when selecting the most attractive short-list of markets. The findings presented in the dissertation are that 30 criteria accounted for 95 per cent of variance at cross-classification rates of 95 per cent. The weights of each variable, and the markets selected statistically as being the most attractive, were found to vary with the capabilities, goals and values of the organisation. This frequently means that different countries will be best for different organisations selling the same product. A
Books on the topic "Foreign country screening"
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Choi, Eun Kyung, and Young-Gyung Paik. ‘A vaccine for the nation’: South Korea’s development of a hepatitis B vaccine and national prevention strategy focused on newborns. Manchester University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.7228/manchester/9781526110886.003.0005.
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For several decades South Korea has been recognised as a country in which hepatitis B is endemic, but it has also become famous for its controlled hepatitis epidemic, using a well-organised vaccination plan.The social determinants surrounding the vaccination plan have not been studied, however. In the 1980s, the hepatitis issue was a major concern in Korea, involving various actors, including medical doctors, the government, foreign scholars, and international institutions. While the domestic production of hepatitis B vaccines and the vaccination campaigns focused on newborns, combined with extensive prenatal screening have been counted as key success factors, the adoption of these specific measures was not simply based on scientific analysis. In this sense, when an anti-hepatitis plan was finally introduced in South Korea, it was not just a reaction to the prevalent hepatitis B but also a reflection of the nation’s future-oriented, developmentalist imaginaries.
Book chapters on the topic "Foreign country screening"
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Kornicki, Peter. "Finishing the Job." In Eavesdropping on the Emperor, 251–82. Oxford University Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197602805.003.0011.
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After the war came to an end, British linguists in Burma and Malay were busy screening Japanese surrendered personnel in order to identify war crimes suspects. Also, they interviewed Japanese commanders to gain a historical understanding of the war in South-East Asia, for the Japanese forces had destroyed all their records. The British Commonwealth Occupation Force reached Japan in 1946 and was given responsibility for policing the Occupation of Japan in the south-western part of the country. Few of those who participated felt that the Occupation was worthwhile. For the Tokyo Trials, Allied interpreters were not used: instead, members of the Japanese Foreign Ministry acted as interpreters, though their work was supervised by American linguists.