Rapid Strep Test Rapid Strep Test has a sensitivity rate of about 59.9% and specificity of 97.2%. The RST tool can measure the presence of group A antigens with high rates of reliability under different conditions that allow the instrument to function, such as room temperature, which is important to facilitate the formation of antibody-antigen complex. The study reported higher rates of streptococcus carriers in the sample population, which reduced the sensitivity of the instrument. However, the authors recognized the high levels of reliability when Rapid Strep Test instrument is used repeatedly in the same sample as the tool can give similar results. The specificity value observed in the tool is appropriate for the detection of group A streptococcus as there are different bacteria that can cause throat infection. The high rates of specificity facilitate easy discrimination of different pathogens by the instrument. As such, the RST tool can detect the presence of an infection caused by the target bacteria. According to the systemic review Stewart et al., (2014), Rapid Strep Test tool has high levels of reliability and validity…

KEEPING GOOD WATCH ON THAT WATCH You’re proud of your expensive Swiss Watch, and it has become part of your everyday attire and has faithfully kept your time for many years. You were dismayed to find it stuck at midnight when you awoke this morning. You realize you need a watch repair to restore your faithful companion to proper functionality. If you live in Littleton, CO, you’re in luck. Matheus Fine Watches is there for you! Over millennia, man has always attempted to keep track of time accurately. One of the earliest methods was placing a stick in the ground and tracking its shadow as the sun moved overhead. This rudimentary clock evolved into the sundial. Later, candle clocks, hourglasses and other methods popped up, leading over time to the development of the first pocket-sized clock in the early 1500s. The reasons most people wear watches has significantly shifted in recent times. Correspondingly, the number of people wearing wristwatches has decreased immensely due to the availability of many different time-tracking devices all around us. Clocks stand out in the streets,…

WHO says pandemic is “controllable” The new coronavirus pandemic is “manageable”, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said today, during a meeting with member states at the headquarters of the UN specialized agency in Geneva. “It’s one pandemic manageable” but “you can not fight a virus if you do not know where you are. This means that a VIGILA is required INSTANCE robust to find, isolate, test and treat each case to break the chains of transmission,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the meeting.   The official defended that countries should have a “global approach (…) adapted to their situation, with containment as a central pillar” and called on countries to “find the right balance between protecting health, preventing economic disturbances and and respect human rights “. For the first time since the beginning of the epidemic, which began in December in China, WHO declared on Wednesday the new coronavirus as a ” pandemic “, due to its “spread”, “severity of cases” and “insufficient measures” inappropriate “. “To save lives, we need to reduce transmission. This means…

REPORT ON THE LEGAL POSITION OF PAD   Question 1 Requirements for a valid contract The minimum requirements for the formation of a contract are identified by Marson, J., & Ferris, K. (2020) (p. 113) as offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, certainty, and capacity. Offer An agreement first starts with an offer. An offer is an indication by one person of his or her intention to enter into an agreement with another person (the offeree). A valid offer must contain ascertainable terms (Stone, R, 2005 (p. 25). An offer may be verbal or written, or by conduct. The offer must be communicated to the offeree, who can be one or more persons (including a company), or the whole world (Miller, R. L. R., & Jentz, G. A. (1994). In the present case, Pad made an offer to the contractor to construct the accommodation block for the price of £25,000. Acceptance If the offeree does not communicate his acceptance of the offer, there will be no contract. This is the position in Felthouse vs. Bindley[1862]. Macintyre, 2018 further…

contrasting views on these NATO allies Americans more likely than Germans to say the military force is sometimes necessary is a survey statistic by Pew Research Center shows the sentiments of Germens and that of Americans when it comes to the military. These statistics by the media portrays the real situations and the feeling of citizens in these particular countries. The contrasting views on these NATO allies show how the mistrust still exists in these two superpowers. The Germans can see the intervention of NATO in military procedures as an attempt by the Americans to show superiority, especially when it comes to their enemies, such as Russia or China. According to Poushter and Mordecai, “About eight-in-ten Americans believe it is sometimes necessary to use force to maintain order in the world, yet only about half of Germans agree” (2020). This statement shows that the United States more embraces military action than any other country. This statement indicates that after World War 2, the United States still takes militarized solutions when it came to dealing with security tensions globally. Coincidentally, German…

Two US and British soldiers killed in attack on anti-IS coalition base in Iraq   At least a dozen rockets have hit the Taji base (northern Baghdad) causing 10 injuries, according to US sources, who have not specified their nationalities. A Katyusha attack of 10 rockets hit the Taji military base in northern Baghdad late Wednesday. The onslaught has claimed at least three lives, those of two members of the US troops and a British military deployed in the complex , and has left ten wounded, US sources have confirmed. Sources from the international coalition against the self-styled Islamic State (IS) have reported that some of the uniformed people hit by the rocket blast – the most serious in recent months – have suffered “critical” injuries but have not specified the nationalities of the wounded . The Taji base is 85 kilometers north of the Iraqi capital. Iraqi security forces had previously announced the discovery of a white van used as a launch pad with three unused missiles in southern Rashidiya, on the opposite bank of the Tigris River. Initially,…

Top Signs That Your Troy Michigan Roof Needs Replacement You could be the perfect homeowner, always timely with the roofing repairs and maintenance practices, but your roof cannot last forever. It’s only natural for your roofing system to reach the end of its life expectancy. While you might have been lucky not to experience any roof failure before, there are signs you need to look out for that indicate you need an immediate roof replacement in Troy, Michigan.   The age of your roof The standard asphalt shingle roofing can last up to twenty years with great maintenance over the years. On the other hand, metal roofing lasts up to forty years. Every roofing material has its own unique lifespan. Over time, your roof will suffer wear and tear as it stands against all weather elements to protect you and your belongings. It will suffer from fatigue after it gets old and surpasses its life expectancy. Take a minute to count how many years your roof has served you. Does it exceed its expectations? If your answer is yes, chances…

Difference between BBQ and Grill Do you love cooking meat outside? Most people love barbecuing and grilling. BBQ vs grill, what’s your favorite? Or could you be using both terms interchangeably as many people do? Unfortunately, many people are not aware that there’s a difference between BBQ and grilling. The type of heat used and their total cook time is different. But the results from both types of cooking is delicious and worth the hustle. The difference between Barbecue and grill get portrayed in the following four significant ways; Heat Grilling involves a high and direct heat method from glowing charcoal placed below the grilling grate or a gas grill. Then it would help if you kept on flipping the meat to cook evenly since the heat comes from one direction. The gas or coal flames come in 2,000 – 3,8000F temperature range, and 500 – 7000F on the grill grates surface. In BBQ, indirect heat gets used and is usually low and slow. The coals or flames are generally far from the meat. Also, the smoker or grill gets…

A QUICK GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING DAY You don’t want that whirlwind romance to end. The romantic dates in cozy little snack bars, romantic candle-lit dinners, exhilarating drives around the countryside, and carefree outings at the beach have finally climaxed with the big, “Will you marry me?” So, after the heady, “Yes!” What next? Well, it’s about time you got back to earth and started thinking about when you will get married, and that means setting a date. Fixing a wedding date may not be as easy as it seems, but here are some tips to get you on your way. The biggest day of your life Your wedding may well be the biggest day of your life, eclipsing all your birthdays, graduations, and all other achievements under your belt. It’s going to be that day you shine and tie the knot with your sweetheart, and you’ve got to make it count. Does it matter what day it is? Oh, yes, it does matter, of course, you’d like it to be a bright and sunny day, won’t you? There…

motorcycle-related injuries Across the United States, motorcycle-related injuries have become a public health concern. In this regard, 103, 000 Americans were involved in a motorcycle accident out of which 5, 154 lost their lives (Burns, Gugal, Jimenez, Milwaki, & Linsey, 2015). Burns et al. (2015) categorized motorcycle injuries into different categories, including the spine, head, face, abdomen, neck, upper limbs, lower limbs, and chest, depending on their severity. The data is summarized in the table below. According to figure I, the skull and the face fractures witnessed to the highest percentage of non-orthopedic injuries at 8.23% and 21.09% respectively (Burns et al., 2015). Despite the compulsory use of helmets in most American cities, face injuries remain high. Therefore, there is a need to design a piece of protective equipment that reduces these cases. The equipment will be made of reinforced plastic glass, which has been shown to have excellent anti-shock characteristics, flexible, and durable (Liu, Zhao, Li, Liu, and Chen, 2014). The equipment will significantly reduce injuries for factory workers and motorcycle riders alike.