SB18-08/09: Russell Street Renovation

SB18-08/09: Russell Street Renovation. This resolution passed unanimously during the October 15, 2008 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM)

SB24-09/10: ASUM Transportation Fee

SB24-09/10: ASUM Transportation Fee. This resolution passed during the March 17, 2010 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM)

SB34-08/09: Student Outreach Efforts

SB34-08/09: Student Outreach Efforts. This resolution passed with unanimous consent during the February 4, 2009 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM)

SB15-09/10: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009

SB15-09/10: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. This resolution passed unanimously during the October 28, 2009 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM)

SB14-09/10: Amending ASUM Transportation Board Bylaws

SB14-09/10: Amending ASUM Transportation Board Bylaws. This resolution passed unanimously during the October 28, 2009 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM)

SB28-09/10: MontPIRG

SB28-09/10: MontPIRG. This resolution passed 17Y-4N on a roll call vote during the April 14, 2010 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM)

SB37-08/09: LGBTIQ Bills in the Montana Legislature

SB37-08/09: LGBTIQ Bills in the Montana Legislature. This resolution passed 18Y-1N on a roll call vote during the February 4, 2009 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM)

Newer Approaches for Malaria Vector Control and Challenges of Outdoor Transmission

The effective and reliable management of malaria vectors is still a global challenge. Recently, it has been noted that the first vaccine against Plasmodium falciparum malaria, RTS,S/AS01 showed only transient protection, particularly in infants, and rapid resistance has been developing to artemisinin-based drugs. Therefore, the control of malaria mosquito vectors according to strategies of integrated vector management (IVM) is receiving emphasis. A rather wide number of novel mosquito control tools have been tested, including attractive toxic sugar baits, eave tubes, nano-synthesized pesticides loaded with microbial- and plant-borne compounds, biocontrol agents with little non-target effects, new adult repellents, oviposition deterrents, and even acoustic larvicides. However, their real-world applications remain limited. Most National Malaria Control Programs in Africa still rely on indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to reduce malaria incidence but generally have insufficient impact on malaria prevalence. Here, we focus on facts, trends, and current challenges in the employment of the above-mentioned vector control tools in the fight against malaria. We emphasize the needs for better vector control tools used in IVM to overcome the challenges posed by outdoor transmission and growing levels of insecticide resistance, which are threatening the efficacy of LLINs and IRS

Community-acquired pneumonia in children: cell-free plasma sequencing for diagnosis and management.

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of pediatric hospital admission. Empiric antibiotic therapy for hospitalized children with serious CAP now targets the most likely pathogen(s), including those that may demonstrate significant antibiotic resistance. Cell-free plasma next-generation sequencing (CFPNGS) was first made available for Pediatric Infectious Diseases physicians in June 1, 2017, to supplement standard-of-care diagnostic techniques. A retrospective chart review was performed for children hospitalized with CAP between June 1, 2017, and January 22, 2018, to evaluate the impact of CFPNGS. We identified 15 hospitalized children with CAP without other underlying medical conditions for whom CFPNGS was performed. CFPNGS identified a pathogen in 13 of 15 (86%) children compared with 47% for those using standard culture and PCR-based methods alone. Changes in antibiotic management were made in 7 of 15 (47%) of children as a result of CFPNGS