Conjugative transfer of cadmium resistance plasmids in Rhodococcus fascians strains.

The presence of a 138-kilobase plasmid (pD188) correlated with increased resistance to cadmium in Rhodococcus fascians D188. This plasmid could be transferred by a conjugation-like system in matings between R. fascians strains. Transconjugants expressed the cadmium resistance and could be used as donors in subsequent matings. Four other R. fascians strains (NCPPB 1488, NCPPB 1675, NCPPB 2551, and ATCC 12974) could also be used as donors for cadmium resistance in matings. Strain NCPPB 1675 showed a 100% cotransfer of cadmium and chloramphenicol resistance markers

The Belgian Health System Performance Report 2012: Snapshot of results and recommendations to policy makers

Abstract Following the commitments of the Tallinn Charter, Belgium publishes the second report on the performance of its health system. A set of 74 measurable indicators is analysed, and results are interpreted following the five dimensions of the conceptual framework: accessibility, quality of care, efficiency, sustainability and equity. All domains of care are covered (preventive, curative, long-term and end-of-life care), as well as health status and health promotion. For all indicators, national/regional values are presented with their evolution over time. Benchmarking to results of other EU-15 countries is also systematic. The policy recommendations represent the most important output of the report</p

Guide de pratique clinique pour les douleurs lombaires et radiculaires – Résumé. Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

KCE Reports 287Bs. D/2017/10.273/34. Ce document est disponible en téléchargement sur le site Web du Centre Fédéral d’Expertise des Soins de Santé