The authors introduce a consistency-based approach to detecting examiner bias. On comparing intra-class correlation coefficients on transformed data for supervisor continuous performance and report marks (ICC1*) with those for supervisor continuous performance and second marker report marks (ICC2*), a highly significant difference was obtained for both the entire cohort (ICC1* = .72, ICC2* = .3...

This paper reviews and discusses the literature pertaining to a proposed ecological study of a catastrophic dying of native Metrosideros (Myrtaceae) forest which occurred on windward East Maui in the Hawaiian Islands during the first decade of this century. This dieback event was documented by several workers, most notably H.L. Lyon, and became known as the Maui Forest Trouble. The geology, cli...

The data reported in this paper were obtained in a study of childhood accidents conducted by the State of California Department of Public Health and supported by Public Health Service Research Grant (AC 00002) from the Division of Accident Prevention, US Public Health Service. The study was initiated by Leslie Corsa Jr, formerly chief of the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health, and was directed...

BACKGROUND In patients with sick sinus syndrome, choice of pacing mode has been implicated in the development of congestive heart failure. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 225 consecutive patients with sick sinus syndrome and intact atrioventricular conduction were randomized to either single-chamber atrial pacing (n = 110) or single-chamber ventricular pacing (n = 115). Clinical assessment inc...

BACKGROUND: Delirium frequently develops in hospitalized patients and results increased mortality, longer length of stay, need for transitional care. Neurological are at an risk developing delirium. There is a paucity research on effective prevention strategies this population. PURPOSE: The objectives project were to improve nurses' knowledge confidence delirium prevention, design volunteer pro...

Human natural killer (NK) cells are considered professional cytotoxic cells that are integrated into the effector branch of innate immunity during antiviral and antitumoral responses. The purpose of this study was to examine the peripheral distribution and expression of NK cell activation receptors from the fresh peripheral blood mononuclear cells of 30 breast cancer patients prior to any form ...