Skarstein et al. [ 7] suggested that a large spleen in fish can be interpreted either as an improving ability to respond to parasite exposure or an indication of high immunological activity from already established infection.
The implementation of automated monitoring methods has been associated with improved awareness of trends in health-related data, improved data sharing and integration, and an improved ability to detect and respond to health events [ 1].
Such partnerships are a goal of the organization's nationwide effort to improve its ability to respond to disasters, so it does not end up trying to do so much on its own.
In a report last month, the inspector general's office found that Justice Department grants to state and local law enforcement agencies intended to improve their ability to respond to terrorism were being distributed too slowly.
In 1996, Congress passed legislation that provides federal funds to police and fire departments, emergency-response teams and the like, so that they could improve their ability to respond to the unusual demands of a terrorist attack.
Representative Billy Tauzin, Republican of Louisiana, chairman of the House-Senate conference panel that wrote the final version of the legislation, said, "This bill will improve our ability to respond effectively and quickly to bioterrorist threats and other public health emergencies".
The central bank will begin assuming authority over banks, he said, and governments will carry out changes intended to improve their ability to respond to crises and police one another's spending.
As we approach the fifth anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, it's important to note how far our nation has come in improving our ability to respond to and recover from disasters and the progress we've made in helping our Gulf Coast recover from one of the worst natural disasters in our country's history.
In a statement, Marty Adams, the DWP's senior assistant general manager in charge of the water system, said the changes will "improve our ability to respond to ongoing drought conditions by reaching out to and working with our customers on the higher end of the water use spectrum".
Second, the test could improve the ability to respond to outbreaks with effective management decisions.
