Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium heckeshornense Strain RLE.

We report here the draft genome sequence of Mycobacterium heckeshornense strain RLE isolated from a sputum sample from a patient with shortness of breath. This is the first draft genome sequence of M. heckeshornense

Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium heraklionense Strain Davo.

We report the draft genome sequence of Mycobacterium heraklionense strain Davo, isolated from a fine-needle aspirate of a right-ankle soft-tissue mass. This is the first draft genome sequence of Mycobacterium heraklionense, a nonpigmented rapidly growing mycobacterium

Solicitor apprenticeships- a new and improved education and training route to qualification as a solicitor? A study of the perceptions of solicitor apprentices and trainee solicitors

Solicitor apprenticeships – a new and improved education and training route to qualification as a solicitor? A study of the Perceptions of Solicitor Apprentices and Trainee Solicitors. Abstract The long-established route to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales involves students undertaking 3 stages of training; an academic stage via a law degree, a vocational stage via the Legal Practice Course, and a practical stage which involves a period of work-based learning via the training contract. In a significant change to this route to qualification, trailblazer apprenticeships leading to qualification as a solicitor in England were approved in Autumn 2015 by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (solicitor apprenticeships are not currently available in Wales). Such trailblazer apprenticeships were developed by employers’ panels as part of a government initiative to improve and develop apprenticeships. The first solicitor apprenticeships began in 2016. This thesis outlines the history of apprenticeships and explores the main themes and perspectives of apprenticeship as a model of learning. It considers the background to solicitor apprenticeships in the changing landscape of legal education and explores issues of skills acquisition during both training routes, as well as reflecting on the widening participation debate. This thesis uses interview data which is analysed through a phenomenological lens. In so doing, the expectations, motivations, experiences and perceptions of a group of apprentices in an international law firm are recorded. Trainee solicitors were also interviewed to gauge their experiences of their training routes and also their attitudes and perceptions of apprentices. This thesis seeks to give a voice in particular to the apprentices on their journey to qualification. The findings indicate diverse perceptions among the study’s participants which reflects the intricate evolution of professional apprenticeships. The key findings suggest that apprenticeship, as a model of learning, is held in high regard and there is a clear appreciation and articulation of the benefits it can offer in terms of skills acquisition within the workplace. There is also evidence that the apprenticeship route can help widening participation within the legal profession. However, another key finding was the perceived stigma of apprenticeship and its rightful place within a professional environment. There was clear concern for parity of esteem between the apprentices and trainees. The study suggests such apprenticeships are currently struggling to find an identity within the legal profession. This thesis critically discusses the findings in light of the relevant literature. It also offers a synthesis of the key themes which emerged from those findings. The thesis suggests that whilst solicitor apprenticeships face issues of confused identity, this novel training route also offers a number of opportunities for it to grow in both reputation and prestige. The thesis outlines further the implications of this empirical study and suggests recommendations for professional apprenticeships and training. It concludes with outlining suggestions for future studies

Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium arupense Strain GUC1.

We report the draft genome sequence of Mycobacterium arupense strain GUC1 from a sputum sample of a patient with bronchiectasis. This is the first draft genome sequence of Mycobacterium arupense, a rapidly growing nonchromogenic mycobacteria

Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium elephantis Strain Lipa.

We report the draft genome sequence of Mycobacterium elephantis strain Lipa from a sputum sample of a patient with pulmonary disease. This is the first draft genome sequence of M. elephantis, a rapidly growing mycobacterium

Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium obuense Strain UC1, Isolated from Patient Sputum.

We report the draft genome sequence of Mycobacterium obuense strain UC1 from a patient sputum sample. This is the first draft genome sequence of Mycobacterium obuense, a rapidly growing scotochromogenic mycobacterium

A randomised control trial of the effectiveness of personalised letters sent subsequent to school dental inspections in increasing registration in unregistered children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent studies have cast doubt on the effectiveness and efficiency of school based dental screening programmes in improving dental attendance or improving dental health. In 2002 the National Dental Inspection Programme was introduced in Scotland which categorises children by their dental health and informs parents of the findings via a personalised letter home and encourages dental registration. In addition, epidemiological data for local and national planning purposes is collected. This replaced an earlier school screening system in Lothian where a generic letter urging registration was sent to children who were identified as not being registered with a dentist. The objective of this study is to compare dental registrations rates among unregistered children in these two school inspection systems with a system where letters were sent home but no dental inspection was carried out.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The study was designed as a single blinded, cluster randomised, controlled trial involving 12,765 12–13-year-old children attending all 65 state Secondary schools in Lothian and Fife during the academic year 2003/4.</p> <p>After stratifying for school size and range of social deprivation, schools were randomly allocated to one of four groups:</p> <p>1. 'Traditional' inspection, letter to unregistered children only,</p> <p>2. Letter sent home to unregistered children only, no inspection,</p> <p>3. National Dental Inspection Programme, letter to all children,</p> <p>4. Control group in which the children were neither inspected nor sent a letter.</p> <p>Dental Registration status was compared at baseline and 3 months post inspection.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The registration levels in both the 'Traditional' screening and the NDIP inspection groups rose 3 months post inspection (14% and 15.8% respectively) but were not significantly different from one another or the control group which rose by 15.8% (p > 0.05). The group who were sent a letter home but were not inspected also has a rise in registration levels of 18.1% which was not significantly different from either of the groups who were inspected or the control group (p > 0.05). The only significant predictors of registration were previous registration (p < 0.05) and within those who previously registered, the length of time since last registration (P < 0.001).</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Neither of the two dental inspection methods nor a letter home to unregistered children resulted in a significant rise in registration rates in 12–13-year-olds compared to a control group of children who received no intervention.</p

The Correlation Between Expressive Language Delay in Children and Their Motor Abilities

The purpose of the present study was to determine the correlation between expressive language delay in children and their gross and fine motor skills. Twenty children five years through six years, eleven months with a diagnosed expressive language delay, were selected to participate in the study. Each was screened on the basis of normal hearing, receptive vocabulary skills, motor functioning, and an expressive language delay of one year or more. After screening procedures, each child was administered the Preschool Language Scale-PLS (Zimmerman, et al., 1969) and the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-BOMP (Bruininks, 1978). The data were analyzed using a Pearson Product-Moment Correlation along with means, standard deviations, and a one-tailed t-test of significance

Measuring cancer care experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia: Trial of a new approach that privileges patient voices

This study examined a new method for measuring the care experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer: the Indigenous People’s Experiences of Cancer Care Survey (IPECCS). The study assessed IPECCS’s: 1) performance; 2) ability to elicit information useful for service improvements; and 3) implementation potential. Three participant groups were recruited from five Australian cancer treatment sites: 1) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer (+/- support person); 2) interviewers; and 3) health services staff. Trained interviewers administered IPECCS to participants with cancer in audiotaped sessions. Paper forms and transcripts were compared to assess performance, and problems/potential solutions reported by participants with cancer were assessed for actionability. All participant groups completed separate interviews regarding IPECCS. Selected implementation measures were assessed based on interviews and IPECCS administration. Participants (n=31) included 11 Aboriginal people with cancer, 7 support people, 4 interviewers, and 9 health staff. Aboriginal people with cancer spoke at length about their cancer care experiences and identified problems and potential solutions that could be acted upon by health services. Although some parts of the IPECCS form were well-completed, recording was inconsistent and inadequate. Aboriginal people with cancer and interviewers predominantly supported the IPECCS process; while most health staff supported the aims, they questioned its feasibility. Capturing domains of patient experience relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people requires a culturally safe, strengths-based approach. The tension between facilitating meaningful patient engagement and maximizing the efficiency of data collection and use must be resolved to realise the benefits of such an approach. Experience Framework This article is associated with the Policy & Measurement lens of The Beryl Institute Experience Framework. (https://www.theberylinstitute.org/ExperienceFramework). Access other PXJ articles related to this lens. Access other resources related to this lens