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Since patients aren't born with the disease, all keratoconus patients had progression at one point, but younger patients and patients who are aggressive eye rubbers have been shown to have a greater risk of keratometry steepening/worsening. Studies have shown that patients with Down syndrome have anatomically thinner and steeper corneas, an increased likelihood of aggressive eye rubbing and a keratoconus prevalence at least 10 times higher than nonDown syndrome patients. I magine encountering a progressive, vision-threatening ocular disease like glaucoma and recommending a treatment plan focused on monitoring, while temporarily improving acuity with glasses and contact lenses, and reserving treatment for only the most end-stage cases. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that refineries consume large amounts of energy and water to refine crude oil into products. It mentions that by installing wireless sensors on cooling tower pumps, fans and gear boxes to monitor vibration and temperature; and also mentions that increasing cycles of concentration (COC) introduces several problems that can impact cooling system performance, such as corrosion, scale deposition, fouling from airborne contaminants.

The article presents views of Matt Prosser, Dorset Council chief executive, on how to address the problem of accommodating asylum seekers in the United Kingdom (UK).

The article provides an overview of concerns and treatment methods for microbiological fouling control in industrial cooling water systems. It mentions that efficacy and killing power of Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) are greatly affected by pH due to the equilibrium nature of HOCl in water. It also mentions that chlorine efficiency is further influenced by ammonia and organics in the water which increase chlorine demand.

The article reports on the antimicrobial cooling tower retrofit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln that helps in the prevention of Legionnaires' disease. Topics mentioned include the insights of Louis Iglhaut, associate executive director of the NYC Health hospital, on the installation of cooling tower, the importance of the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material of the tower in preventing the growth of Legionella, and the energy saving factor of cooling towers.

The article discusses the study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which indicates that the cooling towers nationwide has been found to protect surgery center from infection. It mentions that typical operating conditions, cooling towers can propagate the cases of Legionnaires' Disease.

The article focuses on a study regarding discovery of Legionella bacteria responsible for the Legionnaires' disease, in drinking water pipes in Flint, Michigan. Topics discussed include decision of the government to treat water from the Flint River rather than procuring from Detroit, Michigan; improper control of the water treatment plant on water's corrosiveness; and favorable conditions for Legionella growth due to the source water switch.

The article discusses the effective practices to control Legionella bacteria in water systems in the U.S. Federal government agencies and industry groups introduce a prevention program that would help reduce, risk of Legionnaires disease in water system. Prevention program offers basic guidelines to reduce Legionella bacteria including expert assessment of water systems, create waterborne pathogens management plan and policy and procedure enhancement for water system maintenance.

The article focuses on production begins on mobile units that deactivate COVID-19, and air-handling-system retrofits will be available soon. Topics include the patent is pending for the heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system filter, and the mobile units are in production in three plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Focuses on a respiratory illness called Legionnaires' disease. Background of the disease; Lists of several well-known sources of the mists carrying Legionella bacteria; Two most common sources of Legionella bacteria at nursing homes and senior care environment.

Offers information on Legionnaire's disease and Pontiac fever in the United States which are caused by the Legionella pneumophila bacteria. Ecology of the bacteria; Symptoms; Host-specific risk factors; Hospitalization of patients with appropriate antibiotic therapy; Presence of the bacteria in heat rejection systems or water services. INSET: Update: The latest on Legionnaire's disease.

The article offers U.S news briefs as of October 2015. Topics discussed include statement released by the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association's president Alvin W. White Junior concerning a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, extension of the Zadroga Act which offers support to people who participated in September 11 terrorist attack and outbreak of Legionnaire's disease in New York City.

The article offers information on the designing the hot water system for balancing energy savings and safety. It discusses that the hot water system consists of three main facets which are supplying, heating, and recirculating the water; hot water return piping is sized in tandem with the recirculation pump; and mentions that codes help size the hot water supply pipe but largely leave out sizing guidelines for the other two facets, leaving it up to the designer.

Offers tips for preventing legionella infection within closed facilities. Sources of contamination; Physical cleaning; Water treatment; Disinfection; Maintenance; Drift control; Cooling tower location; Water sampling. INSET: Regarding system temperature..

The article discusses that the Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) pleaded not guilty on Jan. 14, 2020 to misdemeanor charges in connection with the Flint water crisis, while two other former officials face multiple felony manslaughter charges in the case.

The article offers information on the Flint water crisis and efforts to treat high lead levels in water and disease outbreaks. Topics discussed include declaration of state of emergency in Genesee County, Michigan by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, views of environmental engineer Marc A. Edwards on the prevention of crisis by addition of orthophosphate corrosion inhibitor to the water, and outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease.

Reports that a preliminary diagnosis of Legionnaires' Disease in a Library of Congress employee, who had been on a trip to California, has been ruled out as of April 1986.

The article discusses the risk associated with opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPP) which are the primary source for the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. Topics discussed include chemical disinfectants as the main method of controlling the Legionella bacteria, growing number of people hospitalized or killed by the disease and views of Tim Keane, a consultant with Legionella Risk Management, on the litigation rate for the disease.

The article reports on the several cases of Legionnaire's disease which is acquired from the exposure of the bacteria known as Legionella according to the Centers for Disease Control.

This section offers news briefs from the American Hospital Association (AHA) as of July 2017. The AHA Health Research & Educational Trust has launched a guide for reducing food insecurity and its effects on communities. The American Society for Healthcare Engineering has released several resources for effective water-management programs. The trust has also introduced a new resource on AHA community health initiatives.

The article presents health care statistics including data from survey on keeping opioids on hand by John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 30 percents of prescriptions to be never filled by patients, and data of complementary and alternative medicines and procedures (CAM) in the U.S.

The author reflects on the scrutiny applied by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Legionnaires' disease following incidences. It notes the CDC investigation which suggested factors of the incidence including human error, process failures or changes in water quality, and water management. It also highlights the website www.cdc.gov/legionella/maintenance/wmp-toolkit.html created by CDC to help facilities develop a water management program to reduce chances of spread.

The article discusses research regarding a nosocomial infection outbreak on a stem cell transplantation unit in the United States. According to the article an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease was most likely linked to the water supply from a decorative fountain in a radiation suite. The article concludes that decorative water fountains present an unacceptable risk to immunocompromised patients in the hospital setting.

After a Dayton hospital addition had been hailed for modular techniques, a fatal Legionella outbreak has put the project in a less triumphant light. Although no one's proven construction or design had a role, the hospital required architect NBBJ to insure it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses issues related to managing fire risk assessments, asbestos control and Legionnaires' Disease management in commercial buildings. Topics discussed include role of facilities managers in promoting health and safety in commercial buildings through managing the maintenance and repair of a building, associated health risks and duties of facilities manager under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) and framework of actions designed to prevent risk from bacteria.

Reports on the closure of the library at North Carolina Central University in Durham following the death of librarian Patricia Keys Cole Haith due to Legionnaire's disease. Shutdown of library as a precautionary measure; Air-quality testing of library by state officials.

Focuses on legionnaires' disease, an acute respiratory illness caused by Legionella bacterium. Information about the disease; Reason why the presence of Legionella in domestic water is common; Three-step process for the disease to occur; Risk of exposure to the bacteria; The continuity of the disease problem 25 years after the first outbreak. INSET: The disease occurs after a three-step process:..

The article offers a brief report on the increase in legionellosis cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 2013 to September 2013. It is inferred that 58 people were clinically diagnosed with legionellosis during the period. The importance of improved public health surveillance in the diagnosis of legionellosis is emphasized.

The article reports on the greater burden brought by legionnaires' disease in New Zealand, which was discovered by University of Otago professor and head of pathology Dr. David Murdoch and colleagues after they conducted routine polymerase chain reaction testing on all specimens of patients with pneumonia.

The article reports that Hugh Pennington, a leading scientist has called for a public inquiry into an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Edinburgh.

The article reports that the Edinburgh City Council of Scotland has served Improvement Notices on three organizations in the city in the wake of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Edinburgh.

The article discusses research in Scotland which found that working with potting compost could be a risk factor for acquiring Legionnaires' disease.

The article reports on the move by public health officers of Miami-Dade County in Florida to investigate the possible involvement of an activated carbon filtration system in Miami in a Legionnaires' Disease outbreak.

The article discusses a study which examined the utilization of empiric antibiotic in treating legionnaires' disease.

Reports that French officials have, for the second time, forced the temporary-closure of Exxon-Mobil Chemical's oxo alcohols plant in Harnes. Investigation of an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease in the surrounding area; Observation that nearly 60 people have developed the respiratory disease.

Reports on the increase of Legionnaires cases in the U.S. Release of a new paper on Legionella by the Association of Water Technologies; Management of the risk of Legionellosis from water systems; Number of cases of Legionellosis reported to the Federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Reports that Ford Motor Co. has conducted an investigation on the source of a lethal outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at the firm's engine parts plant near Cleveland, Ohio. Number of days the plant was closed; Casualties from the outbreak of the disease; Growth of the bacteria Legionella.

Reports the spread of legionnaires' disease in a Ford Motor Co. engine parts plant in Ohio. Closure of the plant; Information on the spread of the disease; Difficulty of distinguishing the disease from other forms of pneumonia.

Focuses on the prevention of legionellosis, an infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, in industrial cooling towers in the United States. U.S. mortality; Options for monitoring the bacterium; Interpretation of Legionella test results.

Reports on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' publication of `Guideline 12-2000: Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems.' Areas inside buildings where Legionella can breed; Types of buildings for which the guidelines provide control measures.

Reports that the architect of the United States Capitol office in Washington, District of Columbia will resume monthly testing of the water in the Capitol mechanical system's cooling towers. Reason for the need to check levels of a bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease; Detection of legionella pneumophila at the Capitol building; How Legionnaire's disease spreads.

Discusses the possibility that concern over the spread of legionnaires' disease could lead to legislation to force public buildings in Great Britain to include alternatives to temperature control system. FC Foreman consulting engineer Nigel Pavey's claim that misdiagnosis could be leading to serious under-reporting of the disease; Efforts to prevent the disease.