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Medical Centers

Medical centers are concerned with providing professional care and shelter to the sick and injured, as well as routine medical services to the public.

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Biochemical & genetic resources are the naturally available novel biochemicals and genetic information found in coral reef organisms that can be utilized for animal breeding or development of biotechnology. Biological Harvest is the collection of living things from the ecosystem for recreation, consumption, or sale of marine products. Biomedical research policies, including research funding and patent laws regarding natural biochemicals, can influence the demand for biochemicals and the activities of research and development. Biotechnology Research and Development involves the study of coral reef organisms and cellular and biomolecular processes to develop pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Contact Uses, such as biological additions, physical damage, and biological harvesting, are activities in which humans create pressures through direct contact with the ecosystem. Cultural services are the nonmaterial benefits people obtain from ecosystems through spiritual enrichment, cognitive development, recreational opportunities, aesthetic experiences, sense of place, and educational and research opportunities. Discharge limitations are responses to regulate and control the discharge of pollutants and the use of chemicals. Ecosystem services are the benefits people obtain from ecosystems . Educational & Research Opportunities pertain to the value derived from a natural ecosystem in regards to knowledge, scientific research, study, and breakthroughs, and the ability to pass this knowledge on to others. The Health sector includes groups which provide for human health through medical and social care, and maintenance and disposal of waste. Health care policies are actions taken to change the provisioning, cost, or need for health care services, and may include modifications to health insurance, preventative care, and establishment or management of health care facilities. Health policies are responses that impact the functioning of health sectors, including waste management facilities, biomedical research, and development and sale of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The Medical Care subsector of the Health sector includes the manufacturing of medical equipment, the operation of medical centers, biomedical research, and the production and sale of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Medical centers are concerned with providing professional care and shelter to the sick and injured, as well as routine medical services to the public. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics industries are engaged in manufacturing drugs, medicines and related products for human or animal use. The Reef Ecosystem includes a suite of abiotic variables that form the physical and chemical environment. Pressures are human activities that create stress on the environment. Provisioning services are the products or ecosystem goods obtained from ecosystems, including seafood, genetic and biochemical resources, pharmaceuticals, ornamental resources, and water resources. The state of the Reef Ecosystem is the condition, in terms of quantity and quality, of the abiotic and biotic components including physical, chemical, and biological variables. Reef Life is the abundance, distribution, and condition of the biological components of the coral reef ecosystem. Resource use management pertains to responses to regulate or limit contact activities that may directly impact coastal species through harvesting or physical damage. Responses are actions taken by groups or individuals in society and government to prevent, compensate, ameliorate or adapt to changes in Ecosystem Services or their perceived value. Socio-Economic Drivers include the sectors that fulfill human needs for Food & Raw Materials, Water, Shelter, Health, Culture, and Security, and the Infrastructure that supports the sectors. Waterborne discharges include direct and indirect discharges of pollutants into the aquatic environment, including chemicals, nutrients, sediment, and pathogens.

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Flora and fauna in the reef ecosystem benefit medical care as the source for a large number of biochemicals used in pharmaceuticals & cosmetics, and the inspiration for a wide variety of chemical and structural models that are evaluated through biomedical research and development. Researchers may harvest small samples of fish or invertebrates for use in research; sponges may be harvested for household uses. Biomedical research policies can increase funding or modify patenting of natural chemicals and products. Fishing & harvesting policies can prevent or regulate harvesting of certain species.

Citations

Citation Year Study Location Study Type Database Topics
Nemeth, K; Cronin, SJ. 2011. Drivers of explosivity and elevated hazard in basaltic fissure eruptions: The 1913 eruption of Ambrym Volcano, Vanuatu (SW-Pacific). Pages 194-209 in 3rd International Maar Conference (3IMC). AMSTERDAM. 2011 US Pacific & Hawaii; Vanuatu Medical Centers; Substrate; Surface & Groundwater Flow
Puebla, O; Bermingham, E; Guichard, F. 2011. Perspective: Matching, Mate Choice, and Speciation. Integrative And Comparative Biology 51:485-491. 2011 South & Central America; Caribbean Model Fish; Medical Centers; Schools & Colleges
Graham, J. S., R. S. Stevenson, L. W. Mitcheltree, T. A. Hamilton, R. R. Deckert, R. B. Lee, and A. M. Schiavetta. 2009. Medical management of cutaneous sulfur mustard injuries. Toxicology 263:47-58. 2009 Florida Lab Study Medical Centers; Military; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Allen, T. and R. Southwick. 2008. Sportfishing in America: an economic engine and conservation powerhouse. American Sportfishing Association. 2008 Finfish Harvest; Manufacturing & Trade; Medical Centers; Recreational Fishing; Tourism & Recreation
Chen, C., L.-N. Duan, Y.-F. Wu, J. Wei, S.-L. Huang, and J.-P. Fang. 2008. Correlation of graft versus host disease to CD94 molecule on T lymphocytes following umbilical cord blood transplantation. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 12:6665-6668. 2008 Medical Centers; Pathogens
Lei, Z.-M. and M. Zhang. 2008. Study of root canal filling in dogs by using compound coral paste. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 12:1983-1986. 2008 Lab Study Medical Centers; Military; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Morales-Trujillo, M. L., R. Arenas, and S. Arroyo. 2008. Interdigital erythrasma: Clinical, epidemiologic, and microbiologic findings [Eritrasma interdigital: Datos clinicos, epidemiologicos y microbiologicos]. Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas 99:469-473. 2008 South & Central America; Mexico Medical Centers; Microorganisms; Pathogens
Wu, L.-S. and S.-F. Wu. 2008. Possibility of cell co-transplantation for rats with spinal cord injury. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 12:6626-6630. 2008 Model Medical Centers
Xu, W.-H., S.-H. Yang, and F. Geiger. 2008. Influence of vascular endothelial growth factor on osteogenesis of coral bone substitute. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 12:8029-8032. 2008 Germany Lab Study; Model Medical Centers
Yuan, N., W. Tian, D.-F. Chen, Y.-G. Xing, D. He, D.-F. Chen, L. Sun, and Z.-Z. Gao. 2008. Degradation of degradable coral-hydroxyapatite after implanted into rabbit and its effect on bone healing. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 12:9614-9618. 2008 Medical Centers; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources; Stony Coral
Zabkowski, T., G. Piotrowicz, J. Anusik, L. Bortnowski, and H. Zielinski. 2008. Description of putting a foreign body purposely through the urethra into the bladder [Wyjatkowy przypadek ciała obcego pecherza moczowego]. Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna 4:65-67. 2008 Medical Centers
Zheng, J., L.-J. Jiang, X.-Z. Wu, W.-G. Li, and D.-G. Liu. 2008. Platelet-rich plasma combined with Porites for repairing rabbit mandibular defects. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 12:2619-2622. 2008 Lab Study Medical Centers; Stony Coral
Dai, J.-H., Q.-H. Hu, M. Dai, D. Yin, Y. C. Dai, and J. X. Zhang. 2007. Enhanced green fluorescent protein labeling technology in monitoring the formation of tissue-engineered bone. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 11:4496-4499. 2007 Field Study & Monitoring; Lab Study Medical Centers
Fu, Z.-H. and A.-M. Wang. 2007. Tissue-engineered bone grafts in the repair of bone defects in rabbits: Evaluation of radionuclide bone imaging. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 11:4500-4503. 2007 Medical Centers; Military; Nutrients; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Li, J., Q.-S. Yin, Y. Zhang, J. C. Yang, and H. W. Zhou. 2007. Biological properties of Ag-impregnated composite coralline hydroxyapatite. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 11:3472-3475. 2007 Lab Study Medical Centers; Military; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Seymour, C. 2007. Transferring patients with a urinary catheter. Nursing times 103:52-54. 2007 Discharges; Medical Centers
Tural, C., R. Sola, R. Rubio, M. Santin, R. Planas, C. Quereda, J. Berenguer, M. Montes-Ramirez, B. Clotet, A. Salas, A. Ballesteros, D. Fuster, G. Sirera, A. Jou, R. Planas, B. Clotet, C. Tural, D. Gimenez, J. A. Galeras, C. Marquez, R. Sola, and F. Pulido. 2007. Safety and efficacy of an induction dose of pegylated interferon alpha-2a on early hepatitis C virus kinetics in HIV/HCV co-infected patients: The CORAL-1 multicentre pilot study. Journal of Viral Hepatitis 14:704-713. 2007 Spain Medical Centers
Yang, J.-C., Q.-S. Yin, J. Lin, J. Li, H. Y. Huang, and Y. Zhang. 2007. Anti-tumor activity of self-made composite anti-tumor coral hydroxyapatite: An in vitro study. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 11:3508-3511. 2007 Cuba; China Lab Study Medical Centers; Military; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Yin, B., Y. Zhang, H.-B. Zhang, and Q.-S. Yin. 2007. Biocompatibility of coralline hydroxyapatite/bone morphogenic protein composite for bone tissue engineering. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 11:191-193. 2007 Lab Study; Index or Indicator Medical Centers; Military; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Yu, Y.-X., Z.-S. Deng, B.-J. Li, S. L. Zhang, Q. Zhou, and W. F. Xiao. 2007. Influence of nano-hydroxyapatite on the bone regeneration of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 11:6183-6186. 2007 Lab Study Medical Centers; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources; Sediment
Zhang, D.-Q., X. Tang, and W.-G. Zhang. 2007. Co-culture of osteoblasts induced from human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with coral hydroxyapatite and the function of basic fibroblast growth factor. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research 11:3512-3516. 2007 Lab Study Medical Centers; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Zhuravlev, V. N., M. A. Frank, and A. E. Sanzharov. 2007. Use of levofloxacin in transcutaneous nephrolithotripsy. Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999) 4:25-29. 2007 Medical Centers
Chen, B., G.-X. Pei, K. Wang, D. Jin, and K.-H. Wei. 2006. Experimental study on the repair of goat tibia defects with revascularized tissue engineered bone. Chinese Journal of Clinical Rehabilitation 10:164-169. 2006 Index or Indicator Medical Centers; Military; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Cooper, C. J., T. P. Murphy, A. Matsumoto, M. Steffes, D. J. Cohen, M. Jaff, R. Kuntz, K. Jamerson, D. Reid, K. Rosenfield, J. Rundback, R. D. Agostino, W. Henrich, and L. Dworkin. 2006. Stent revascularization for the prevention of cardiovascular and renal events among patients with renal artery stenosis and systolic hypertension: Rationale and design of the CORAL trial. American Heart Journal 152:59-66. 2006 Medical Centers
Feyrer, R., U. Kunzmann, and M. Weyand. 2006. Computer-assisted process simulation: A suitable instrument for process optimization in hospitals [Computerunterstutzte prozesssimulation: Ein beitrag zur prozessoptimierung im OP]. Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie 131:347-353. 2006 Banks, Credit, & Securities; Medical Centers
Junghanss, T. and M. Bodio. 2006. Medically important venomous animals: Biology, prevention, first aid, and clinical management. Clinical Infectious Diseases 43:1309-1317. 2006 Global Medical Centers; Pathogens
Minnee, R. C., M. M. Idu, and R. Balm. 2005. Coral Reef Aorta: Case Reports and Review of the Literature. EJVES Extra 9:39-43. 2005 Review Medical Centers; Pathogens
Neto, O. B. P., F. J. Candido Dos Reis, J. C. Rosa E Silva, J. M. De Andrade, and A. A. Nogueira. 2005. Vascular atypia and irregularity on surface as signs of malignant adnexal mass: A complementary method of laparoscopic assessment. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 12:351-354. 2005 Medical Centers; Pathogens
Ni, J.-X., C.-Y. Li, Y.-N. Guo, and Y.-E. Ren. 2005. Chemical mutilation of trigeminal gasserian ganglion following CT-guided percutaneous puncture for the treatment of severe trigeminal neuralgia. Chinese Journal of Clinical Rehabilitation 9:38-40. 2005 Medical Centers
[No author name available]. 2004. Barbados - A sunny pleasure dome. International Sugar Journal 105:10-Sep. 2004 South & Central America; Columbia; Caribbean Beaches & Nature Parks; Medical Centers; Tourism & Recreation
Ren, G.-H., X.-J. Liu, and G.-X. Pei. 2004. Biocompatibility of coral hydroxyapatite and adult human osteoblasts derived from bone marrow. Chinese Journal of Clinical Rehabilitation 8:4883-4885. 2004 Lab Study Medical Centers; Military; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Rogers, M. S., Y. W. Ip, Y. Qin, S. M. Rogers, and D. Sahota. 2003. Relationship between umbilical cord morphology and nuchal cord entanglement. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica 82:32-37. 2003 Index or Indicator Medical Centers
Velasco, D., E. Gil, P. Garcia, and A. Guerrero. 2002. Efficacy of two semiautomatic methods for bacteriuria detection [Eficacia de dos metodos semiautomaticos para la exclusion de bacteriuria]. Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologia Clinica 20:22-24. 2002 Medical Centers; Microorganisms; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources
Cleary, J. D., T. M. Oswald, P. David Rogers, and A. Whitehurst. 2001. A high-dosage fluconazole therapy in a patient with Rhodotorula pilimanae fungemia. Journal of Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy 4:73-82. 2001 Decision Support Frameworks & Tools Medical Centers; Pathogens
Mazariegos, M., P. Klassen, N. W. Solomons, and P. Furst. 2000. Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy in health and disease. Correspondence between whole body and segmental bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy indices in patients with classical dengue fever. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 904:205-209. 2000 US Pacific & Hawaii Model; Index or Indicator Medical Centers; Pathogens
Ng, S. and J. Gregory. 2000. An outbreak of ciguatera fish poisoning in Victoria. Communicable diseases intelligence 24:344-346. 2000 Fish; Hotel & Food Services; Medical Centers; Planktivorous Fish
Rees, T. 2000. Regional health systems address many audiences. Baptist uses language of the bard. Profiles in healthcare marketing 16:43-50. 2000 Florida Medical Centers
Chapman, C. 1999. Doubling his success. Veterinary Economics 1999:84. 1999 Medical Centers
Hughes, D. C. and J. L. Lyon. 1999. Trauma care in Madagascar: Making use of limited resources. in Journal of Investigative Medicine. 1999 Madagascar Field Study & Monitoring Medical Centers; Pathogens; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics
Lucas, R. E., R. J. Lewis, and J. M. Taylor. 1997. Pacific ciguatoxin-1 associated with a large common-source outbreak of ciguatera in East Arnhem Land, Australia. Natural Toxins 5:136-140. 1997 US Pacific & Hawaii; Australia Lab Study Fish; Medical Centers; Pathogens; Point Source Discharges
Roux, F. X., O. Laccourreye, B. Devaux, C. Cioloca, and D. Brasnu. 1996. Development of reconstruction techniques of the anterior skull base after tumor excision [Evolution des techniques de reconstruction de la base anterieure du crâne apres exerese tumorale.]. Annales d'oto-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico faciale : bulletin de la Société d'oto-laryngologie des hôpitaux de Paris 113:29-33. 1996 Medical Centers; Pathogens
McNab, A. 1995. Hydroxyapatite orbital implants: Experience with 100 cases. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology 23:117-123. 1995 Medical Centers; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Sources; Stony Coral
[No author name available]. 1993. Florida hospital takes first steps toward self-directed work teams ... Cape Coral Hospital. Healthcare human resources 2:11. 1993 Florida Medical Centers
Fiorentini, S. E. 1993. Evaluation of a new program: pediatric parental visitation in the postanesthesia care unit. Journal of post anesthesia nursing 8:249-256. 1993 Medical Centers
Deligne, P. 1989. Epidemiological, Clinical, And Therapeutical Features Of Ciguatera In 1989 [Aspects Epidemiologiques, Cliniques Et Therapeutiques De La Ciguatera En 1989]. Urgences Medicales 8:367-376. 1989 Europe Finfish Harvest; Fish; Medical Centers; Tourism & Recreation
Kadota, K., M. Sasahira, and H. Hamada. 1980. A case of intracranial chordoma with a special reference to the findings in computed tomography. Neurological Surgery 8:173-179. 1980 Lab Study Medical Centers
Hardy, J. T. and S. A. Hardy. 1972. Tidal circulation and sewage pollution in a tropical marine lagoon. Environmental Pollution 3:195-203. 1972 US Pacific & Hawaii; Palau Field Study & Monitoring Finfish Harvest; Medical Centers
[No author name available]. 1856. Hospital For Consumption And Diseases Of The Chest, Brompton. Chronic Bronchitis, With Suspicion Of Phthisis; Expectoration Of Small Masses, Compared To Bits Of Coral From Their Hardness, Probably Composed Of Choles Terine. (Under The Care Of Dr. Edward S. The Lancet 68:677-678. 1856 Medical Centers; Pathogens

Management Options

Management Option Description Sources Database Topics
Corporate Response: Standardized Environmental Certifications and Labels Product labeling initiatives are based on the premise that product information represented by or contained on the label is otherwise not readily available (or apparent) and is of value in consumer purchase decisions. For example, warning labels highlight product safety and toxic exposure hazards and advise consumers on ways to minimize risks. Likewise, a number of environmental certification programs (ECPs) identify products' environmental burdens and/or set standards for products' environmental attributes. Properly designed environmental labeling efforts can change consumer and manufacturer attitudes and behaviors, thus reducing environmental burdens. The specific metrics used to measure environmental label effectiveness include: 1) consumer awareness of labels, 2) consumer acceptance of labels (credibility and understanding), 3) changes in consumer behavior, 4) changes in manufacturer behavior, and 5) improvement of end goals, such as environmental quality. Malcohn, E., Bentham Paulos, Andrew Stoeckle, Herbert Han-Pu Wang, and Julie Lynch. Determinants of Effectiveness for Environmental Certification and Labeling Programs. EPA-742-R-94-001, US EPA, Washington, DC.

Agriculture; Agriculture, Aquaculture, & Forestry Policies; Aquaculture; Banks, Credit, & Securities; Climate; CO2; Collaboration & Partnering; Commercial Fisheries; Corporate Responses; Economic Markets & Policies; Environmental Education & Outreach; Fishing Sector; Food & Energy Policies; Food, Beverage, & Tobacco Products; Forestry; Health; Manufacturing & Trade; Manufacturing & Trade Policies; Marine Birds; Medical Care; Medical Centers; Metals, Electronics, & Machinery Products; Resource Use Management; Toxics; Transportation; Utilities; Whales & Dolphins; Wholesale & Retail Trade; Wood, Plastics, & Chemical Products

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