• One Indiana city, Carmel, is replacing Callery pear trees with native species. (uc.edu)
  • Four different species are considered invasive carp: bighead, black, grass and silver. (wboy.com)
  • The jumping worm is a concern to the P.E.I. Invasive Species Council. (yahoo.com)
  • Kassidy Matheson, a technician with the P.E.I. Invasive Species Council, recommends Islanders monitor new plants for the Asian jumping worm. (yahoo.com)
  • The P.E.I. Invasive Species Council will come out and help eradicate them before they spread further and damage the environment, much like the Japanese beetle , another non-native species which continues to damage trees and shrubs on P.E.I. (yahoo.com)
  • Invasive species are a pernicious problem in the U.S. -- they crowd out native plants and animals, and can upset the balance of local ecosystems. (ibtimes.com)
  • Five of the was designed to assess the ability of this invasive tick HRTV-injected ticks and 5 medium-injected ticks at- species to maintain and transmit HRTV. (cdc.gov)
  • Invasive species are non-native species that threaten the diversity or abundance of native species due to their uncontrollable population growth, causing ecological or economic impacts. (usu.edu)
  • Not all non-native species are considered invasive species. (usu.edu)
  • Invasive species thrive in favorable environmental conditions that lack predators, competitors and diseases. (usu.edu)
  • Invasive species are also referred to as "nuisance" or "exotic" species. (usu.edu)
  • Why care about invasive species? (usu.edu)
  • Improperly cleaned equipment from fieldwork or recreational activities can unintentionally spread invasive species on the equipment that is used. (usu.edu)
  • Invasive species are the second leading cause of species extinction and loss of biodiversity in aquatic habitats throughout the word. (usu.edu)
  • The west is losing anywhere from 2 to 4.5 million acre-feet of water each year due to this invasive species. (usu.edu)
  • How do invasive species affect water quality? (usu.edu)
  • Control of invasive species can be extremely difficult once they are established. (usu.edu)
  • The cost to prevent, monitor, and control invasive species is huge. (usu.edu)
  • When you are buying plants for your yard or garden make sure they are not invasive species. (usu.edu)
  • Replace invasive species with non-invasive plants. (usu.edu)
  • I'm just now finding out that Nandinas are an invasive species from our local chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. (wildflower.org)
  • Foreign plants, and animals often replace the local species. (capetown.gov.za)
  • Fynbos needs to burn to survive, but invasive alien grasses and trees alter the fire regime to the detriment of indigenous species. (capetown.gov.za)
  • There are many ways for you to get involved and make a real difference, from protecting the biodiversity in your garden to fighting invasive species and supporting or volunteering at your local nature reserve. (capetown.gov.za)
  • Watch conservation teams coax new life into the Bronx River as they restock it with native fish, lay down oyster beds, and remove invasive species along its shores. (amnh.org)
  • Project members are dredging trash, fighting erosion, clearing invasive species, and coaxing native ones to regain a foothold. (amnh.org)
  • Most native animals and plants were extirpated-became locally extinct-and were replaced with new, invasive species. (amnh.org)
  • When considering what species of tree to plant or whether or not to remove an existing tree, it is important to take into account whether a tree is weak wooded or invasive. (annapolis.gov)
  • Consider removing them and replacing them with a more suitable species. (annapolis.gov)
  • Species that grow and reproduce quickly, and spread aggressively are considered invasive. (annapolis.gov)
  • If these trees are growing on your property, you may want to consider removing them and replacing them with a more desirable species. (annapolis.gov)
  • For patients, who continue to have symptoms with a severely leaking mitral valve despite medical therapy, a less invasive mitral valve repair with MitraClip may be a safe and effective alternative to open-heart surgery. (mcleodhealth.org)
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA-A minimally invasive approach to mitral valve repair is no better than a conventional sternotomy for improving physical function at 12 weeks, the UK Mini Mitral trial has found. (tctmd.com)
  • The UK Mini Mitral trial, conducted at 10 sites in England and Scotland, compared minimally invasive, thoracoscopically-guided mitral valve repair via a right minithoracotomy with repair via a conventional sternotomy. (tctmd.com)
  • This clinical report will present a complex, minimally invasive treatment that includes direct and indirect restorations in a patient with rampant caries. (dentistrytoday.com)
  • Boston Medical Center's cardiac and vascular surgeons specialize in the minimally invasive treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms. (bmc.org)
  • AP) - Wildlife officials across the Great Lakes are looking for spies to take on an almost impossible mission: stop the spread of invasive carp. (wboy.com)
  • Minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion is one of the newest[when? (wikipedia.org)
  • Also, minimally invasive spinal fusions are almost always only done in the thoracic region. (wikipedia.org)
  • Unlike other spinal fusions, with a minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion only about 10 percent of mobility is lost. (wikipedia.org)
  • Title : Updated recommendations for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease among adults using PPSV23 Personal Author(s) : Nuorti, J. Pekka. (cdc.gov)
  • An invasive plant is a non-native plant that has the potential to negatively impact the composition, structure and function of native ecosystems. (nanaimo.ca)
  • Examples of minimally invasive treatments includes Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) for the treatment of aortic stenosis, MitraClip for the treatment of mitral regurgitation, and ASD/PFO closure. (mcleodhealth.org)
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a new minimally invasive procedure being performed at McLeod Regional Medical Center, allows physicians to replace a patient's diseased or damaged heart valve without removing the old valve. (mcleodhealth.org)
  • around 280,000 aortic valves are replaced globally each year. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • On average, the minimally invasive approach required 11 more minutes of aortic cross clamp time and 30 more minutes of cardiopulmonary bypass time. (tctmd.com)
  • Surgery to repair or replace the aortic valve corrects aortic regurgitation. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Invasive Carp Field Lead Kayla Stampfle inspects the components of a telemetry receiver that tracks tagged invasive carp in the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wis. (wboy.com)
  • The solar-powered receiver can transmit real-time notifications of the movements of tagged invasive carp. (wboy.com)
  • Kayla Stampfle, invasive carp field lead for the Minnesota DNR, said the goal is to monitor when carp start moving in the spring and use the tagged fish to ambush their brethren. (wboy.com)
  • There is no hard estimates of invasive carp populations in the U.S. but they are believed to number in the millions. (wboy.com)
  • But wildlife and fisheries experts say it would be nearly impossible to eradicate invasive carp in the U.S. Just keeping them out of the Great Lakes and protecting the region's $7 billion fishing industry would be a success. (wboy.com)
  • The McLeod Structural Heart Program specializes in percutaneous (minimally invasive) and surgical treatment of patients with a variety of heart disease, including patients who do not qualify for conventional open-heart procedures. (mcleodhealth.org)
  • Percutaneous ablation is a minimally invasive image-guided treatment for cancers in various parts of the body, most commonly in the liver and kidneys. (moffitt.org)
  • The minimally invasive Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a demanding procedure but has many advantages compared with total knee arthroplasty (TKA). (springer.com)
  • Minimally invasive Oxford phase 3 UKA for anteromedial osteoarthritis is a demanding procedure, but satisfactory outcomes can be achieved after approximately 25 cases. (springer.com)
  • A minimally invasive procedure, the physician inserts a catheter, a long flexible thin tube with the artificial valve, through a small incision in an artery in the leg, then guides it to the heart using X-ray imaging. (mcleodhealth.org)
  • In the past, most people with heart valve problems were given antibiotics before dental work or an invasive procedure, such as colonoscopy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • There is increasing interest in a minimally invasive procedure in which a replacement valve is implanted via catheter. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Prostatic artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that helps improve lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). (moffitt.org)
  • The procedure to replace hips has changed with the times, too. (tenethealth.com)
  • Vascular and Interventional Radiology utilizes minimally invasive image-guided techniques to diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions, including many that previously required open surgery. (moffitt.org)
  • Find out about our 2022 Invasive Work Parties and Drop Zones for the month of May. (nanaimo.ca)
  • [ 5 ] The 2022 WHO classification of endocrine tumors has replaced the term Hürthle cell carcinoma with oncocytic carcinoma. (medscape.com)
  • Modern technologies underpin precision applications while also making treatments less invasive for patients. (newswise.com)
  • The City of Nanaimo exempts the use of herbicides when managing invasive plants on residential property but encourages the use of non-chemical treatments first. (nanaimo.ca)
  • University of Cincinnati Professor Theresa Culley advises the state of Ohio about nonnative invasive plants that could pose economic or environmental burdens. (uc.edu)
  • Culley serves on the Ohio Invasive Plants Council and the Ohio Invasive Plant Advisory Committee, which advises the Ohio Department of Agriculture on regulation. (uc.edu)
  • Invasive alien plants and animals are also threats. (capetown.gov.za)
  • The spread of invasive plants has become a major concern for ecologists, naturalists, residents, and land managers across British Columbia. (nanaimo.ca)
  • The City of Nanaimo is committed to preventing new invasive plants from becoming established in our parks and controlling invasive plants that pose a health concern for the public. (nanaimo.ca)
  • Partnering with a number of community volunteers, City Parks staff work to remove and manage priority invasive plants from a number of sites within our park system. (nanaimo.ca)
  • and remove invasive and damaging plants growing on the Polk house. (amnews.com)
  • What alternative plants could replace this bush as it is a butterfly magnet in late summer. (wildflower.org)
  • Though patients often prefer the minimally invasive approach due to perceptions of a smaller surgical insult and the potential for faster recovery, there are lingering questions about whether it's safe and provides results of the same quality as conventional techniques. (tctmd.com)
  • This narrative review describes the main applications of de la ultrasonografía en ultrasound in anesthesia, ultrasound-guided techniques, and current trends in the perioperative anesthetic management of anestesia the surgical patient. (bvsalud.org)
  • In most centers, it has been replaced by duplex sonography for the routine evaluation of venous disease. (medscape.com)
  • Although most cases of invasive Kingella kingae infections are sporadic, clusters of invasive disease have been detected among attendees of daycare centers in Israel, Europe, and the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • From the upper airways, pathogens may invade adjacent structures, such as the lungs, middle ear, or nasal sinuses, and may penetrate into the bloodstream, causing invasive diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Digital applications are increasingly replacing invasive and stressful examination and treatment methods. (newswise.com)
  • Minimally invasive hip replacement does less damage to the soft tissue, making recovery easier than traditional methods of hip replacement surgeries. (tenethealth.com)
  • This guide will introduce non-invasive and invasive methods of removing odours caused by smoke from paper-based records. (archivesalberta.org)
  • Because of the improved culture methods and sensitive nucleic acid amplification assays developed in recent years, Kingella kingae , a gram-negative coccobacillus of the Neisseriaceae family, is increasingly recognized as an invasive pathogen of early childhood. (cdc.gov)
  • Non-invasive imaging compared with intra-arterial angiography in the diagnosis of symptomatic carotid stenosis: a meta-analysis. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • In the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), ultrasonography has been shown to be superior to contrast venography, and it has now replaced venography in this setting. (medscape.com)
  • Current diagnostic approaches for HPV-associated head and neck cancers are imperfect and invasive, which means patients often need repeat biopsies to get to the diagnosis, thereby delaying care and increasing uncertainty, not to mention the discomfort of the procedures. (masseyeandear.org)
  • Can noninvasive imaging replace invasive testing in patients with suspected carotid artery disease? (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Two members of this research team searched MEDLINE and EMBASE and hand-searched several journals to identify 41 prospective studies of at least 20 patients with suspected carotid artery disease who underwent 1 or more noninvasive test and invasive angiography. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The segment of enlarged artery is removed and replaced with a fabric tube. (bmc.org)
  • A Minneapolis City Council council committee pushed forward on Wednesday with a measure that would give the voters power to replace the city police department. (fox9.com)
  • Spinal fusion is when the discs of the spine are removed and replaced with donor bone. (wikipedia.org)
  • The purpose of this research is to determine whether bladder cancer monitoring can be improved by replacing some cystoscopy procedures with urine testing. (bcan.org)
  • Specifically, this study examines whether there are any differences in urinary symptoms, discomfort, number of invasive procedures, anxiety, complications, cancer recurrence or cancer progression when some cystoscopy procedures are replaced with urine testing. (bcan.org)
  • The goal of the Xpert Urine Test arm is to detect any cancer that might have come back within the bladder, while decreasing the number of invasive cystoscopy procedures. (bcan.org)
  • The aim of the EpiCheck Urine Test arm is to detect any cancer that might have come back within the bladder, while decreasing the number of invasive cystoscopy procedures. (bcan.org)
  • More invasive techniques, such as assessing blood or saliva and urine are replaced by hair analysis. (bvsalud.org)
  • When the researchers combined the liquid biopsy with findings from routine imaging and physical exam to create a fully non-invasive diagnostic approach, diagnostic accuracy remained greater than 95 percent. (masseyeandear.org)
  • With HPV-associated head and neck cancer rates on the rise, there is a great need for more accurate, less-invasive, faster and less expensive diagnostic tests, according to authors of the study. (masseyeandear.org)
  • The study confirms that minimally invasive mitral repair is a safe and effective treatment for degenerative mitral regurgitation, he said, adding that "these findings should give confidence to patients and clinicians and aid further adoption" of the approach. (tctmd.com)
  • For example, there is currently no ligand available for non-invasive imaging of latent HIV in the human brain, which would be valuable for treatment of HIV/AIDS, or for detection of metabolites and signaling molecules associated with multiple glial cell types, which could shed light on the involvement of glial cell activity in substance use disorders (SUD). (nih.gov)
  • More research is needed to improve the ability of existing imaging ligands and technologies (e.g., analytical programs) for non-invasive imaging of brain function such that changes from disease or other insults to the brain can be better tracked, and the response to pharmacological interventions can be better interpreted. (nih.gov)
  • The therapeutic approach chosen to treat this patient was the minimally invasive approach. (dentistrytoday.com)
  • But a less invasive approach is also available depending on the location of the aneurysm. (bmc.org)
  • Vaccines would supplement, not replace, the existing approach. (who.int)
  • The FDA issued new guidance that expands the availability and capability of non-invasive monitoring devices. (biospace.com)
  • This guidance replaces March 20, 2020 guidance. (biospace.com)
  • Beginning in the mid 1980s, clinical trials and well-designed observational studies demonstrated that administering intravenous antibiotics during labor to women at risk for transmitting GBS to their newborns could prevent invasive disease in the first week of life (i.e., early-onset disease) ( 6--11 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Most young children in whom an invasive Kingella kingae disease developed have been otherwise healthy. (cdc.gov)
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a leading vaccine-preventable cause of childhood invasive disease. (cdc.gov)
  • The initial response to this question will probably be 'Replace the fans,' but the problem is that to replace the fan on the motherboard, I'll have to pull everything out just to access the pieces to remove it. (metafilter.com)
  • Traditionally, the operation to remove the head of the thighbone and replace the ball-and-socket mechanism in the hip with artificial implants was done making a 10 to 12-inch incision on the side of the hip. (tenethealth.com)
  • The aim of this observational study was to investigate the learning curve of one experienced surgeon introducing minimally invasive Oxford phase 3 UKA into his routine clinical practice. (springer.com)
  • The first 50 consecutive cases of minimally invasive Oxford phase 3 UKA performed by one surgeon were evaluated to determine whether there was an association between outcomes and the cumulative number of cases performed, indicating the presence of learning curve. (springer.com)
  • Why would anyone contemplate such an invasive repair? (fixitnow.com)
  • In recent years, however, a new technique called minimally invasive hip replacement has been developed that allows the surgeon to perform the surgery through one or two smaller incisions. (tenethealth.com)
  • Hip replacement surgery, whether traditional or minimally invasive, is performed to help decrease pain, increase mobility and improve quality of life. (tenethealth.com)
  • In addition to our focus on top-quality patient care, we continue to advance minimally invasive image-guided therapies through collaborations with medical device manufacturers, research activities, clinical trials and multispecialty tumor board meetings. (moffitt.org)
  • A simple, miniature tech device embedded on a temporary tattoo could provide a non-invasive alternative to diabetics' daily blood tests. (springwise.com)
  • The prevalence rate in healthy children during the second year of life ranges between 10 percent and 12 percent, which coincides with the peak attack rate of invasive infections. (cdc.gov)
  • It also helps diabetics to replace the somewhat painful and annoying process of having to take blood samples everyday. (springwise.com)
  • This new study takes the next step and asks if a highly accurate blood test, combined with routine imaging and physical exam findings, could eliminate the need for an invasive tissue biopsy all together. (masseyeandear.org)
  • New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3 miles of aging water main in Red Bank, Rumson and Fair Haven starting this month. (centraljersey.com)
  • Replacing these water mains will improve the delivery of water service to our customers and will strengthen our system for the future," Meyer said. (centraljersey.com)
  • The tubing kit is all one piece and replaces the entire run of tubing up through the freezer door and into the dispenser right up to and including the nozzle that squirts the water into your glass. (fixitnow.com)
  • The amended SB 276 would permit the State of California to deny any and all medical exemptions for controversial vaccines - essentially permitting the government to replace pediatricians - despite evidence of harm to a child or within a family. (savecalifornia.com)
  • The project includes replacing 25 fire hydrants and 250 utility owned service lines along the pipeline route. (centraljersey.com)
  • Invasive trees are those that are not native to an ecosystem and whose introduction is likely to cause harm either to the environment, human health or the economy. (annapolis.gov)
  • The devices work thanks to miniature, non-invasive technology that's emedded in the tattoo itself. (springwise.com)
  • The implants are typically accompanied by inconvenient or medically risky devices, including bulky headbands, microneedle-invasive devices, etc. (forbes.com)
  • SpiralE was developed with a driving goal: a comfortable, removable form factor with all the functionality of bulkier or more invasive devices. (forbes.com)
  • While many brain-computer interface devices require an invasive brain implant to communicate electronic signals to a computing device, the SpiralE is entirely self-contained. (forbes.com)
  • With rare exception, the Office of Planning and Zoning will recommend approval of tree permit applications and Historic Preservation Certificates of Approval for any of the trees listed here as either weak wooded or invasive. (annapolis.gov)
  • Please note that both lists are only partial, showing the most common weak or invasive trees in our area. (annapolis.gov)
  • Applications targeting these topics, with an emphasis on technology that will enhance non-invasive brain imaging in human participants, are strongly encouraged. (nih.gov)
  • Under the plan, the police department would be replaced in the charter with a public safety department but doesn't outline how the department will work or be structured. (fox9.com)
  • however, it is considered a highly invasive alien plant. (nanaimo.ca)
  • And when you do replace the fans, make sure you get fans with ball bearings instead of el-cheapo bushes. (metafilter.com)