Zika diagnostics are essential for accurate diagnosis. This virus causes severe birth defects in developing babies. Mothers and infants are at greatest risk if they don't have access to reliable and affordable tests. Although the disease may not be widespread, it poses a significant health risk. The disease could spread to other countries without adequate testing and may not be detected.
Tests for nucleic acid
A new method for zika diagnosis could produce results in minutes as opposed to weeks or days. The current RTPCR tests can take up to three hours and the specific antibody tests may take several weeks. However, the new method uses an itothermal amplification technique that detects virus nucleic acid in just 20 minutes. It can detect Zika specific antigens within less than an hours.
This test has the advantage of being done in the field at a low cost. It can detect Zika, dengue and other infections within just a few hours. It can be stored at room temperatures and read using an electronic reader. This makes it portable and can be distributed in large numbers.
ELISA tests
A positive result from ELISA tests for zika diagnostics does not necessarily mean that you are infected with the virus. A doctor should interpret the results, and take into account clinical signs and symptoms. This test is available only in qualified laboratories designated by the CDC. It should be treated in the same manner as other infectious disease tests.
Commercial serologic tests have been used to detect ZIKV antibodies. This has increased our nation's testing capabilities. Although these tests are great for screening, they still have to be more specific and sensitive.
RT-PCR tests
For field use, RTPCR tests have been tested for Zika diagnostics. They can detect the virus within urine, serum, saliva, and they are particularly useful in patients who were exposed to the virus by an infected traveler. These tests have a high level of sensitivity (more than 98%), and are useful in early detection of the disease. There are limitations to these tests and false-positives have occurred.
All pregnant women should not use RT-PCR Zika diagnostics. They should not be used on pregnant women who might have been exposed within the last 12 weeks. These tests should only be performed if pregnant women have recently been exposed.
Serological tests
Because it involves testing the genetic material, the development of serological tests to diagnose Zika has been difficult. It is also difficult to distinguish between antibodies produced by Zika virus-infected cells and those against other viruses. Anvisa approved in April 2016 the first Zika-specific serological assays.
This test requires that specimens be taken from those who have symptoms of the virus. Results of this test will indicate if the person is infected or not. The IgM antibody will help detect if the virus is present.
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What should you know about immunizations
Immunization refers the process of activating an immune response in response to a vaccine. The body produces antibodies (immunoglobulins), to protect itself against infection after receiving the vaccine.
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If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be eligible for free insurance. You might be eligible if you qualify for Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP.
What is a Health System?
Health systems encompass all aspects of care, from prevention to rehabilitation and everything in between. It includes hospitals and clinics as well as pharmacies and community services.
Health systems are complex adaptive systems. They can have emergent qualities that cannot be predicted if you only look at individual components.
The complexity of health systems makes them difficult to understand and manage. This is where creativity steps in.
Creativity helps us find solutions to problems we don't know how to solve. We use our imaginations to create new ideas and develop ways to improve things.
People who think creatively are essential for health systems because they are always changing.
Thinkers who are creative can change the way the health system works for the better.
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- Over the first twenty-five years of this transformation, government contributions to healthcare expenditures have dropped from 36% to 15%, with the burden of managing this decrease falling largely on patients. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The health share of the Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to continue its upward trend, reaching 19.9 percent of GDP by 2025. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Foreign investment in hospitals—up to 70% ownership- has been encouraged as an incentive for privatization. (en.wikipedia.org)
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What is the Healthcare Industry Value Chain
The entire value chain of the healthcare industry includes all activities involved with providing healthcare services to patients. This includes the business processes within hospitals and clinics and the supply chains that connect them to other providers such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, insurance companies, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors. The final result is a continuum in care that begins with diagnosis, and ends with discharge.
The four key components of the value chain are:
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Business Processes are the tasks carried out by employees throughout the entire health care delivery process. One example is that a doctor might do an examination and prescribe medication. The prescription will then be sent to a pharmacy for dispensing. Every step must be done efficiently and accurately.
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Supply Chains are all the organizations responsible for making sure the right supplies reach their intended recipients at the right time. One hospital may have many suppliers. This includes pharmacies and lab testing facilities as well as imaging centers and janitorial staff.
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Networked Organisations - This is a way to coordinate all the entities. Hospitals are often composed of many departments. Each department will have its own set office and telephone number. Every department will have a central point where employees can go for updates to ensure everyone knows what's happening.
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Information Technology Systems – IT is crucial in order to ensure that business processes run smoothly. Without it, everything could go down quickly. IT can also be used to integrate new technologies into a system. Doctors, for example, can connect to a secure internet connection to access electronic medical records.