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The scope of this paper is to propose a new integrated methodology for the evaluation of the strategic performance of a healthcare organization. In order to find the optimal strategy for an emergency department, we propose the combination of BSC, simulation, and UTASTAR algorithm. Through the simulation model, the stakeholders have the ability to evaluate the effect of their decisions on a number of KPIs that are important for the successful implementation of strategy on the ED. This method is able to provide a set of completed results (e.g., scores, weights, value functions, etc.), which may help the organization to evaluate and revise its strategy.Bifenthrin (BF) and acetochlor (AT) are widely used as an insecticide and herbicide, respectively, which are introduced to the aquatic environment as a natural result. Although the thyroid active substances may coexist in the environment, their joint effects on fish have not been identified. We examined the joint toxicity of BF and AT in zebrafish (Danio rerio) in this study. An acute lethal toxicity test indicated that the median lethal concentration (LC50) values of BF and AT under 96 h treatment were 0.40 and 4.56 µmol L-1, respectively. The binary mixture of BF + AT displayed an antagonistic effect on the acute lethal toxicity. After 14 days post fertilization (dpf) with exposure to individual pesticides at sub-lethal concentrations of, no effects were observed on the catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POD) activities, while the binary mixtures (except for the 7.2 × 10-3 µmol L-1 BF + 1.2 × 10-2 µmol L-1 AT exposure group) significantly induced the CAT activity. The superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and triiodothyronine (T3) level were significantly increased in all exposure groups. The thyroxine (T4) level remained unchanged after exposure to individual pesticides, but significantly increased in the 7.2 × 10-3 µmol L-1 BF + 1.2 × 10-2 µmol L-1 AT group. The expressions of the genes Dio2, TRa, TSHβ and CRH in the thyroid hormone (TH) axis were significantly up-regulated in the 7.2 × 10-3 µmol L-1 BF + 0.4 × 10-2 µmol L-1 AT group. Our data indicated that the binary mixture of BF + AT significantly altered the antioxidant enzyme activities and gene expressions in the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis and changed the TH levels.In this retrospective study, approximately 77% of patients who attended their osteoporosis clinic follow-up appointments following a fragility fracture were started on medical treatment. Approximately 82% of those patients were adherent with their treatment, and 1% of patients sustained a secondary fragility fracture while on treatment. Purpose To assess the effects of implementation of a fracture liaison service at a tertiary care academic medical center on osteoporosis treatment adherence and secondary fracture rates. Methods We retrospectively reviewed over 6000 patients age 50 years or greater during a 5-year time period (2013-2018). Patients were identified as having a fragility fracture on presentation to the emergency department at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and referred to our osteoporosis clinic using the electronic medical record. Data were collected regarding those patients who were recommended treatment, started treatment, maintained adherent to treatment, and those who sustained a secondary fracture. Results 6178 patients were identified as having a fragility fracture and referred to the osteoporosis clinic. 2631 of these patients successfully had a scheduled outpatient appointment at the osteoporosis clinic, of which 1937 attended their initial appointment and 1840 of these patients were prescribed treatment. Of the 1840 patients who were initially prescribed medication, 1416 (76.96%) initiated their treatment, and 1156 (81.64%) remained adherent to treatment. Fifteen patients (1.05%) on treatment sustained a secondary fracture after initiation of therapy. Conclusion Implementation of a fracture liaison service at a tertiary care academic medical center is feasible and is associated with high rates of treatment implementation/adherence and low incidence of secondary fracture.Introduction Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complex chronic disease with an increasing prevalence worldwide. It is commonly associated with complications, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients with both T2D and established CVD are exposed to increased risk of further cardiovascular events, which means increased healthcare costs and impairments to quality of life and survival. To determine the added burden of CVD for T2D patients, we have analyzed the consumption and costs of healthcare and mortality in two T2D patient cohorts, with and without established CVD, respectively, during a 5-year follow-up in a Swedish region. Methods Patients with T2D on 1 January 2012 were identified using the administrative database of Region Östergötland and the Swedish National Diabetes Register. Established CVD was defined as the presence of a CVD-related healthcare visit in the period 2002-2011. Identified T2D patients were then followed retrospectively for 5 years (2012-2016) and data collected on utilization of healthcare resources, healthcare costs, and survival. Data pertinent to the study were retrieved from regional databases and national registries. Results On the index date (1 January 2012) there were 19,731 patients with T2D (prevalence 4.5%) in Region Östergötland, of whom 5490 had established CVD. Those patients with established CVD were older, more often men, and had longer diabetes duration and worse kidney function than those without. Compared to T2D patients without CVD, those with CVD had a significantly higher healthcare consumption, experienced higher costs, and had lower survival during the follow-up. Conclusion This study confirms that established CVD is common among patients with T2D (approximately 30%). Established CVD has negative effects on the utilization of healthcare resources, healthcare costs, and mortality. It is therefore very important to improve the treatment strategy of this patient group.Background An increasing number of studies have shown that Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a systemic disease characterized by brain dysfunction. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of curcumin on the liver, an important metabolic organ, and on the brain in APPswe/PS1dE9 (APP/PS1) mice, and the interaction between these effects. Methods Curcumin was administered to 5-month-old APP/PS1 transgenic mice for 7 consecutive days using the intragastric (ig) and intracerebroventricular (icv) administration routes, respectively. The object recognition test (ORT) and open field test (OFT) were conducted to evaluate long-term recognition memory and anxiety after curcumin administration. Levels of β-amyloid (Aβ), Aβ42, and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in the brain and liver were measured. Results In the ig group, curcumin ameliorated anxiety-like behavior and suppressed the level of Aβ42 in the liver and the total Aβ in the brain. Selleck GSK3 inhibitor In the icv group, curcumin treatment affected the distribution of Aβ42 and IL-1β in the brain compared to the liver.