Mercury Concentrations Vary Within and Among Individual Bird Feathers: A Critical Evaluation and Guidelines for Feather Use in Mercury Monitoring Programs.
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.4430
Abstract: Feathers are widely used to represent mercury contamination in birds. Yet, few recommendations exist that provide guidance for using bird feathers in mercury monitoring programs. We conducted a literature review and 5 experiments to show… read more here.
Keywords: mercury monitoring; monitoring programs; bird; bird feathers ... See more keywords
Research to support optimization of prescription drug monitoring programs
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.4300
Abstract: Research is needed to evaluate the impact of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). This paper describes research priorities for PDMPs that were initially discussed at a 2015 meeting of PDMP administrators, researchers, public health officials,… read more here.
Keywords: research; monitoring programs; drug; prescription drug ... See more keywords
Characterizing the Breadth and Depth of Volunteer Water Monitoring Programs in the United States
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DOI: 10.1007/s00267-017-0956-7
Abstract: A survey of 345 volunteer water monitoring programs in the United States was conducted to document their characteristics, and perceived level of support for data to inform natural resource management or policy decisions. The response rate… read more here.
Keywords: quality; monitoring programs; water monitoring; volunteer water ... See more keywords
Macroalgal assemblages as indicators of the ecological status of marine coastal systems: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.107835
Abstract: Abstract Macroalgae have been utilized as biological indicators of ecosystem health in many monitoring programs worldwide. These programs have utilized various methods to quantify macroalgal community structures. The aim of this study was to provide… read more here.
Keywords: macroalgal assemblages; assemblages indicators; monitoring; indicators ecological ... See more keywords
Interstage monitoring: Yes it makes a difference!
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2019.101140
Abstract: Abstract Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is associated with a substantial interstage mortality between the Stage I neonatal Norwood operation and the Stage II bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis. One of the many endeavors to reduce interstage mortality… read more here.
Keywords: interstage; interstage monitoring; monitoring yes; yes makes ... See more keywords
The ‘cottage effect’ in citizen science? Spatial bias in aquatic monitoring programs
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DOI: 10.1080/13658816.2018.1423686
Abstract: ABSTRACT Citizen science aquatic monitoring programs often rely on opportunistic, incidental contributions, which can lead to spatial bias, the uneven geographical distribution of sample sites. It is less known how this spatial bias compares to… read more here.
Keywords: citizen science; monitoring programs; monitoring; spatial bias ... See more keywords
Physician Time Burden Associated with Querying Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny053
Abstract: Objective Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) enable prescribers to review patient prescription histories, and their use is mandatory in many states. We estimated the cost of physicians retrieving PDMP patient reports compared with a model… read more here.
Keywords: monitoring programs; time; prescription; prescription drug ... See more keywords
"Helping the Helpers"-Making Access to Buprenorphine the New Standard of Care for Physicians in State Monitoring Programs.
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DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000001023
Abstract: This commentary argues that the Federation of State Medical Board's (FSMB) recommendations concerning the use of buprenorphine for physicians in their state-affiliated monitoring programs falls short of effectively permitting an evidence-based treatment for opioid use… read more here.
Keywords: state; monitoring programs; buprenorphine; physicians state ... See more keywords
Poultry Professionals' Perception of Participation in Voluntary Disease Mapping and Monitoring Programs in the United States: A Cluster Analysis
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DOI: 10.1637/aviandiseases-d-20-00078
Abstract: SUMMARY. The development and implementation of disease mapping and monitoring programs can be useful tools for rapid communication and control of endemic and epidemic infectious diseases affecting the food animal industry. Commercial livestock producers have… read more here.
Keywords: mapping monitoring; poultry; disease; poultry professionals ... See more keywords
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Overdoses: Advancing the Next Generation of Research.
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DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2020.305860
Abstract: Recent research has recognized that states have enacted highly heterogeneous PDMP laws, with some mandating their use and others not doing so, some requiring daily updates and others permitting significant lags, and some requiring that… read more here.
Keywords: research; prescription drug; monitoring programs; health ... See more keywords
A Conceptual Framework for Biodiversity Monitoring Programs in Conservation Areas
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DOI: 10.3390/su15086779
Abstract: Maintaining and improving the state of biodiversity is a primary factor guiding management activities in conservation areas, including protected areas (PAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs). Due to the complex nature of conservation… read more here.
Keywords: monitoring programs; framework; management; biodiversity ... See more keywords