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Kiseleva, I. N. "New composition of the scientific council: 30th annual session of the council." Journal of Analytical Chemistry 61, no. 2 (February 2006): 193–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s1061934806020183.
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Capellini, Verena Kise, Gisela Soares de Souza, and Cláudia Regina Sgobbi de Faria. "Massage therapy in the management of myogenic TMD: a pilot study." Journal of Applied Oral Science 14, no. 1 (January 2006): 21–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1678-77572006000100005.
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INTRODUCTION: The Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is greatly prevalent in the population and can be associated with bruxism. This disorder produces several signs and symptoms. Among them, pain is one of the most important because it reduces life quality and productivity of people who have such disorder. The aim of this research was to study if massage causes pain relief and/or electromyographic (EMG) changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The subjects were chosen by a questionnaire and divided into 2 different groups. Their ages varied from 19 to 22 years. The experimental group consisted of 6 TMD patients, who were submitted to the massage treatment and 4 EMG-sessions (the 1st EMG-session occurred before the treatment and the others in the 1st, 15th and 30th days after the treatment). The control group consisted of 6 TMD patients, who were submitted to the same 4 EMG-sessions. While EMG activity was recorded, subjects were asked to keep mandibular rest position (MRP) and to perform maximal voluntary clenching (MVC). The treatment consisted of 15 massage-sessions on face and neck and in application of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for measuring pain level. The massage sessions had 30 minutes of duration and were performed daily. The EMG data were processed to obtain the Root Mean Square (RMS), which were normalized by MVC. RESULTS: It was demonstrated that (1) RMS-MRP of the right masseter in experimental group at the 1st EMG-session was higher than at the 2nd EMG-session and (2) statistically significant reduction was found for VAS values after massage session. CONCLUSION: Unfortunately the sample is insufficient to draw any conclusions, therefore, more studies regarding the use of massage in the management of myogenic TMD are necessary.
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Ivanova, Liliya V., Sergey S. Zenin, Larisa V. Zaytseva, Oleg Yu Vinnichenko, and Almaz F. Abdulvaliev. "The Future of National Law: Traditional Ideas and Prospective Models: Review of the International Forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Russian Federation." Tyumen State University Herald. Social, Economic, and Law Research 9, no. 4 (2023): 183–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.21684/2411-7897-2023-9-4-183-194.
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From October 19 to 21, 2023, an international forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Russian Federation "The Future of National Law: Traditional Ideas and Promising Models" was held in Tyumen. The Forum organizer is the Institute of State and Law of the University of Tyumen. The forum has become a creative platform that brings together experts in the field of all branches of Russian law, practicing lawyers, representatives of state and municipal authorities. The program of the Forum was rich for three days and included various formats: plenary session, scientific and practical conference, problem sessions, scientific, methodological seminars, panel discussions, open lectures by leading scientists, book presentations, as well as a cultural program.
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Pardono, Emerson, Manuella de Oliveira Fernandes, Luan Morais Azevêdo, Jeeser Alves de Almeida, Marcio Rabelo Mota, and Herbert Gustavo Simões. "Post-exercise hypotension of normotensive young men through track running sessions." Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte 21, no. 3 (June 2015): 192–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1517-869220152103137534.
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INTRODUCTION: After a single session of physical exercise the blood pressure is reduced (post-exercise hypotension, PHE) and it has been considered as a non-pharmacological mechanism to control the blood pressure. When the exercise is performed since youth it can prevent or avoid hypertension. However, it is important to consider studies with clear practical applications to optimize its reproducibility on a daily basis. OBJECTIVE: Analyze the PEH of normotensive and physically active young men after two track running sessions (maximum and submaximal). METHODS: Participated in this study 62 physically active young men (23.3 ± 4.2 years old; 75.5 ± 9.8 kg; 177.7 ± 5.5 cm; 12.0 ± 4.6% body fatF; 52.4 ± 4.0 mL.kg-1.min-1oxygen uptake), which performed a maximum laboratory exercise test for determination of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max - aerobic power) and subsequently three randomly running sessions (maximum - T1600; submaximal - T20; control - CON), with 48h interval between themselves. Blood pressure (BP) was measured each 15min during a 60 min period after sessions. RESULTS: Both the maximum and the submaximal exercise lead to PEH. The post-exercise values of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure differed from resting value in session T20 (p<0.05). The same pattern occurred after T1600 (p<0.05), evidenced from 30th minute post-exercise. The CON did not result in PEH. The magnitude of decay for the mean BP at the 45th after maximum exercise was higher than the other sessions (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: We concluded that both maximum and submaximal exercises, performed on a track running condition, caused PEH in young normotensive and physically active men.
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Mendes, Romeu, Nelson Sousa, Nuno Garrido, Braulio Cavaco, Luís Quaresma, and Victor Machado Reis. "Can a Single Session of a Community-Based Group Exercise Program Combining Step Aerobics and Bodyweight Resistance Exercise Acutely Reduce Blood Pressure?" Journal of Human Kinetics 43, no. 1 (December 1, 2014): 49–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2014-0089.
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Abstract This study aimed to analyze the acute effects of a single session of a community-based group exercise program combining step aerobics and bodyweight resistance exercise on blood pressure in healthy young adult women. Twentythree healthy young adult women (aged 31.57 ± 7.87 years) participated in two experimental sessions (exercise and control) in a crossover study design. Blood pressure was monitored before, immediately after and at 10, 20 and 30 min of recovery. The exercise session consisted of four phases: 1) a warm-up (5 min of dance aerobics); 2) aerobic exercise training (30 min of step aerobics); 3) resistance exercise training (six sets of 12 repetitions of three bodyweight exercises in a circuit mode, 10 min); and 4) a cool-down (5 min of breathing and flexibility exercises); totaling 50 min of duration. Systolic blood pressure after exercise was significantly lower compared to control at the 10th min (-10.83 ± 2.13 vs. -2.6 ± 2.13 mmHg; p = 0.009), 20th min (-11.26 ± 2.13 vs. -3.04 ± 2.13 mmHg; p = 0.009) and 30th min of recovery (-10.87 ± 2.39 vs. -0.48 ± 2.39 mmHg; p = 0.004). A single session of a community-based group exercise program combining step aerobics and bodyweight resistance exercise was effective in inducing significant post-exercise hypotension in healthy young adult women. This type of low-cost exercise interventions may have an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and in community health promotion.
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Halilović, Zijad, and Azra Delalić. "Srednjovjekovni kameni spomenici u Zemaljskom muzeju Bosne i Hercegovine." Godišnjak Centra za balkanološka ispitivanja, no. 50 (April 26, 2022): 107–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.5644/godisnjak.cbi.anubih-50.153.
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In addition to a historical overview of development of stećak tombstones, this paper also includes their overview in a catalog form, containing individual descriptions with photographs. Stećak tombstones located in the National Museum were declared a movable property by the Decision of the Commission to Preserve National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, adopted at its 30th session, held on June 26, 2019, entitled: Collection of Ancient and Medieval Stone Monuments at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo.
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Brinker, Katelyn, and Reza Zoughi. "National Alliance for NDE Education and Workforce Development – Current Challenges and Potential Paths Forward." Materials Evaluation 81, no. 4 (April 1, 2023): 24–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.32548/2023.me-04330.
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As part of the technical program at the 30th ASNT Research Symposium, held in June 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri, a two-part distinct and relevant-to-the-topic event took place. There have been similar events held at various nondestructive evaluation (NDE)-related events in the past, discussing similar issues and challenges.1,2 The first part featured an education session, in which several invited speakers engaged in NDE education at a community college and at several universities (some in association with Los Alamos National Laboratory) presented an overview of their NDE academic programs, challenges they endure in sustaining their programs, and their perspective on what is required to sustain and move their programs forward. The second part included a panel discussion and subsequent breakout sessions. A detailed background on these two program components and the collective discussions that took place during this event are presented in this article.
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Abbasi Mojdehi, Hamed, and Abbas Ali Zarei. "Vertical Grammatical Variability in Writing." BELT - Brazilian English Language Teaching Journal 14, no. 1 (December 19, 2023): e44578. http://dx.doi.org/10.15448/2178-3640.2023.1.44578.
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The present study aimed to investigate the effects of scaffolding techniques on eliminating the grammatical variability in IELTS. 120 IELTS candidates were selected randomly and placed in a control, and three experimental groups. Prior to the course, the candidates and teachers were interviewed regarding the effectiveness of scaffolding techniques. The teachers were also asked to keep a diary and report every session. On the first, 10th, 20th, and 30th sessions, three essay writing topics were given to all the candidates, and their grammatical accuracy and variability were rated by official IELTS Mock examiners to check their vertical grammatical variability. The results were analyzed using SPANOVA procedure. The qualitative data were also content analyzed, coded, and compared with the quantitative results. The findings showed that the distributed scaffolding group was relatively more successful. The qualitative results showed gaps between teachers’ and candidates’ conceptions. The theoretical and pedagogical implications are also discussed.
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Marchot, Pascale, Ziad Fajloun, Christian Legros, Évelyne Benoit, and Sylvie Diochot. "Report from the 29th Meeting on Toxinology, “Toxins: From the Wild to the Lab”, Organized by the French Society of Toxinology on 30 November–1 December 2023." Toxins 16, no. 3 (March 13, 2024): 147. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins16030147.
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The French Society of Toxinology (SFET), which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, organized its 29th annual Meeting (RT29), shared by 87 participants, on 30 November–1 December 2023. The RT29 main theme, “Toxins: From the Wild to the Lab”, focused on research in the field of animal venoms and animal, bacterial, fungal, or plant toxins, from their discovery in nature to their study in the laboratory. The exploration of the functions of toxins, their structures, their molecular or cellular ligands, their mode of action, and their potential therapeutic applications were emphasized during oral communications and posters through three sessions, of which each was dedicated to a secondary theme. A fourth, “miscellaneous” session allowed participants to present recent out-of-theme works. The abstracts of nine invited and 15 selected lectures, those of 24 posters, and the names of the Best Oral Communication and Best Poster awardees, are presented in this report.
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Cockcroft, A. N. "Proposed Amendments to Rule 10 of the Collision Regulations." Journal of Navigation 39, no. 1 (January 1986): 97–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0373463300014272.
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1. INTRODUCTION. At the 30th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-committee on Safety of Navigation, held in July 1985, agreement was reached on some further amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, including some amendments to the rule relating to navigation in or near traffic-separation schemes (Rule 10). These amendments will subsequently have to be approved by the Maritime Safety Committee and finally, in November 1987, by the IMO Assembly. Provided there are no objections to the proposals the amendments are likely to come into force in 1989.
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Zuzda, Jolanta G., Robert Latosiewicz, and Rui Bras. "Application of Thermal Imaging and PWC170 Test for the Evaluation of the Effects of a 30-Week Step Aerobics Training." Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric 51, no. 1 (September 26, 2017): 85–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/slgr-2017-0035.
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Abstract The aim of this paper is to verify whether step aerobics training (SAT) has an impact on the temperature of deep muscles of the spine of young, healthy subjects and if there exists a relationship between the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and thermal results. The study was conducted in a group of 21 subjects of both sexes, aged 20.2 ± 0.38. The step aerobics training sessions lasted 30 weeks, one training session per week, 60 minutes per session. Thermograms of the spine were taken with the use of an infrared thermographic camera. Instrumental measurements included BMI, vital capacity of the lungs, and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). After a 30-weeklong SAT, a statistically significant increase in the average temperature of the muscles of the thoracic and lumbar spine was observed in subjects of both sexes (1.2◦C and 1.28◦C, respectively, p < 0.05). At the same time, VO2max increased from 42.98 ml/kg/min to 43.6 ml/kg/min in male subjects and from 40.4 ml/kg/min to 41.1 ml/kg/min in female subjects (p > 0.05). The relationship between VO2max and temperature of the muscles of the thoracic and lumbar spine after the 30th SAT was not statistically significant (r = - 0.28; p = 0.226; r = - 0.11; p = 0.634, respectively). The study showed that a 30-weeklong step aerobics training (SAT) had a positive impact on thermoregulation of apparently healthy male and female subjects aged 20. Furthermore, it can be safely assumed that thermography may be used as a non-invasive method of examination of the thermoregulation mechanism of SAT participants.
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Taso, Ervin, Vladimir Stefanovic, Ivana Stevanovic, Danilo Vojvodic, Aleksandra Topic, Aleksandra Petkovic-Curcin, Kosovka Obradovic-Djuricic, Aleksa Markovic, Mirjana Djukic, and Dragana Vujanovic. "Influence of Dental Restorations on Oxidative Stress in Gingival Crevicular Fluid." Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2018 (July 24, 2018): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1823189.
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Biocompatibility of dental materials (DM) can be evaluated by gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) oxidative stress (OS) status. The goal of the study was to ascertain influence of dental caries degree, teeth position, and type and amount of applied DM on GCF OS profile. For this purpose, we tested six DMs that were sealed in one session: amalgam (Amg), composites: Tetric EvoCeram and Beautifil (BF), phosphate cement—zinc phosphate and polycarboxylate cements—zinc polycarboxylate cements, and glass ionomer cement (GIC). The study included 88 dental outpatients. Follow-up was scheduled at 7th and 30th day. Oxidative stress parameters (malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels and total superoxide dismutase (tSOD) activity) were measured before (0th day) and after the treatment (7th and 30th day) in GCF. Control teeth were mirror-positioned healthy teeth. The DM accomplished the following effects (listed in descending order): increase of GSH in GCF was realized by ZPoC > BF > GIC > Amg; tSOD activity increase by ZPoC > BF > Amg; and MDA decrease by ZPoC > ZPhC > Amg > TEC. Dental caries provokes insignificant rise of OS in GCF. ZPoC and ZPhC showed the highest antioxidant effect, contrary to GIC. Restorations with antioxidant properties may reduce gum diseases initiated by caries lesion, what is of great clinical relevance in dentistry.
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Chakraborty, Nabanita, and Gautam Kumar Joardar. "Assessment of vaccine wastage in an immunization clinic of a tertiary care hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 11 (October 24, 2019): 4959. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195088.
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Background: Universal Immunization Programme was launched by Government of India in 1985 with the aim of immunizing all children and pregnant women across the country free of cost. However high vaccine wastage and lack of proper vaccine management could not meet the demand and increased the cost.Methods: A descriptive record based study was conducted in the immunization clinic of KPC Medical College and Hospital. Vaccination records of all children and pregnant women attending clinic from 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2019 was retrieved from the immunization registers.Results: Wastage rate was found to be highest for bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine vaccine (68.9%) and lowest for oral polio vaccine (27.7%). Wastage rate was higher for 10 dose vial vaccine compared to 5 dose vial and 20 dose vial vaccine and the differences were statistically significant (p<0.00001).The wastage rate was higher for lyophilized vaccine compared to liquid vaccine and for injectable vaccine compared to oral vaccine. These differences were also statistically significant (p<0.00001).Conclusions: Thus regular monitoring of immunization sessions should be done to estimate the vaccine wastage in each session. Reducing wastage is expected to increase the quality and efficiency of the programme and also reduce the cost without compromising the coverage.
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Bader, Thair, and Haleema Kadhim. "Evaluation of nurses’ practices toward orthopaedic wound infection." Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties 25, no. 3 (November 8, 2018): 58–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.58897/injns.v25i3.144.
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Objective(s): To evaluate of nurses practice toward orthopaedic wound infection and to determine therelationship between orthopaedic nurses practice and their demographic data characteristicMethodology: A descriptive study was carried out at orthopaedic wards of Baghdad Teaching Hospital startedfrom February 1st, 2011 to August 30th, 2011. A non-probability sample of (39) orthopaedic nurses who wereworking in orthopaedic wards were selected from Baghdad Teaching Hospital. The data were collected throughthe use of questionnaire , which consists of two parts (1)Demographic data form that consists of a(10) itemsand (2) orthopaedic nurses practice form that consists of (4)sections contain (69) items, by mean of directobserve technique with orthopaedic nurses. The validity of the questionnaire was determined throughpresenting it to (20) specialist expert and its reliability were determined through a pilot study which wascarried out through the period from April 1st, 2011 to June 15th, 2011. Descriptive statistical analysisprocedures (frequency, percentage, mean of score) and inferential analysis procedures (person correlationcoefficient, contingency coefficient) were used for the data analysis.Results: The findings of the study indicated that the orthopaedic nurses have inadequate or deficit in someaspects relative to wound infection in orthopaedic wards. No significant relationship was found betweenorthopaedic nurses practice and their gender, years of employment in nursing field, years of experience inorthopaedic wards and duration of the training session, while a significant relationship was found betweenorthopaedic nurses practice and their age, marital status, level of education, sharing in training session and thenumber of training session that orthopaedic nurses were engaged it.Recommendations: The researcher recommend that special training session , concerning wound infection andstandards orthopaedic nurses practice toward wound infection control that should be followed in orthopaedicwards ,and booklets should be designed and presented all orthopaedic nurses, in addition to make a new studythat can evaluate orthopaedic nurses knowledge concerning wound infection control in orthopaedic wards.
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Kawabe, Takuya, and Manabu Sato. "MET-10 Preliminary report of radiotherapy for brain metastases from breast and kidney using mask system of Leksell Gamma Knife Icon." Neuro-Oncology Advances 2, Supplement_3 (November 1, 2020): ii20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdaa143.086.
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Abstract Object: Leksell Gamma Knife Icon enables us to apply new methods of immobilization using mask fixation and the option of fractionated treatment. This provides exceptional accuracy and precision of radiosurgery, making it a possibility for many more disease types and many more patients to be treated. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 97 patients (140 times) with brain metastases from breast (B group) and 26 patients (33 times) with brain metastases from kidney (K group) and who underwent Gamma Knife Icon using mask fixation between September 25th, 2017 and June 30th, 2020 at Rakusai Shimizu Hospital. Patients with small, few, newly diagnosed, and non-eloquent area tumors were treated in a single session. If the tumor volume was larger than 5.0 ml, recurrence, or the location was in an eloquent area, we applied a fractionated schedule. If the tumor number was large, we selected a multisession schedule. Median tumor number was three (1–64) in B group and two (1–31) in K group. Median tumor size was 2.7 (0. 01-58.8) ml in B group and 2.8 (0.02–123.5) ml in K group. We selected fractionated schedules as follows; 7.0 Gy x 5Fr (5–10 ml), 4.2Gy x 10Fr (10-20ml), 3.7Gy x 10Fr (20-30ml), 3.2Gy x 10Fr (30ml-). Results: 32 (B) and 14 (K) cases were treated in a single session, 80 (B) and 17 (K) with fractionation, and 28 (B) and 2 (K) with multiple sessions. Median survival times after Icon treatment was 28.2 (B) and 15.5 (K) months. Local control rates were 89 % (B) and 85% after 12-month Icon treatment. Qualitative survival rates were 91% (B) and 86% (K) after 12-month Icon treatment. There were no statistically differences between two groups. Conclusions: Although these results are limited to short periods, survival rates, local control rates and qualitative survival rates were within the acceptable ranges.
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Kawabe, Takuya, and Manabu Sato. "MET-05 PRELIMINARY REPORT OF RADIOTHERAPY FOR BRAIN METASTASES FROM GASTRO-INTESTINAL CANCERS USING MASK SYSTEM OF LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE ICON." Neuro-Oncology Advances 1, Supplement_2 (December 2019): ii35—ii36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdz039.160.
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Abstract OBJECT Leksell Gamma Knife Icon enables us to apply new methods of immobilization using mask fixation and the option of fractionated treatment. This provides exceptional accuracy and precision of radiosurgery, making it a possibility for many more disease types and many more patients to be treated. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 50 patients (71 times) with brain metastases from gastro-intestinal cancers who underwent Gamma Knife Icon using mask fixation between September 25th, 2017 and June 30th, 2019 at Rakusai Shimizu Hospital. Patients with small, few, newly diagnosed, and non-eloquent area tumors were treated in a single session. If the tumor volume was larger than 5.0 ml, recurrence, or the location was in an eloquent area, we applied a fractionated schedule. If the tumor number was large, we selected a multisession schedule. The most common origin was colon (19 patients), followed by rectum (11), stomach (7), esophagus (5) and others (8). RESULTS 13 cases were treated in a single session, 53 with fractionation, and five with multiple sessions. We selected fractionated schedules as follows; 7.0 Gy x 5Fr (5–10 ml), 4.2Gy x 10Fr (10-20ml), 3.7Gy x 10Fr (20-30ml), 3.2Gy x 10Fr (30ml-) for malignant tumors, and 2.7Gy x 10Fr for benign tumors. Median tumor number was two (1–40) and median tumor size was 8.1 (0.03–67.5) ml. Median survival times after Icon treatment was 13.5 months and local control rate after 6-month Icon treatment was 80%. CONCLUSIONS Although these results are limited to short periods, survival rates, local control rates and qualitative survival rated in patients unsuitable for stereotactic radiosurgery, such as those with large, recurrent, and eloquent site lesions, were within the acceptable ranges.
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Dawson, Amy P., Kathryn E. Callahan, Anna Perry, Claudia Olivier, and Lindsay T. Munn. "483 Research 101: Building the Research Skills of Practicing Clinicians." Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 6, s1 (April 2022): 96–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cts.2022.284.
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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The goal was to develop foundational research knowledge and skills for clinicians interested in conducting clinical research. Emphasis was on the development of a research question and the iterative process necessary to transform a research question into a well-designed study and well-articulated research proposal for pilot grant funding. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: The course took place over 10 sessions, May - September 2021. The application process required participants to provide an initial self-assessment of research skills and a proposed research question. 25 clinicians applied to the program, 11 were accepted, and 9 enrolled. All clinicians in the initial cohort were clinical faculty physicians. Because of the geographical distance of participants as well as the ongoing pandemic, the course used a blended learning approach with both synchronous and asynchronous learning. Participants viewed online lectures on core content coupled with live virtual sessions with opportunities for discussion and application of the content. Relevant CTSI and institutional resources were highlighted in each session. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Of the 9 clinician participants who enrolled in Research 101, the average attendance per session was 67% or 6 people. 89% or 8 participants attended five or more sessions. 5 participants submitted a letter of intent for the annual CTSI Pilot grant program, and of the five, two were invited to submit a grant application. Formal evaluation of the program is currently ongoing and will close on November 30th, at which time full results will be available. Research competencies will be assessed through a pre-post comparison, each self-rated by course participants. Additionally, participants were asked to provide input on the most and least valuable components of the course, as well as any open-ended feedback. Research 101 leadership will use these results to improve the course for future participants. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: A learning health system (LHS) is recognized as an essential means by which research evidence is translated into practice. Important to realizing the LHS vision is the engagement of clinicians into the generation and translation of research into practice. Research 101 is an important way to bolster clinician engagement in translational research.
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Wu, Clara, and Elodie Ho. "30th Anniversary of VLSI-TSA and VSLI-DAT Celebrated in April: Plenary and Special Session Stars Dazzle Joint Conference [Conference Reports]." IEEE Solid-State Circuits Magazine 5, no. 3 (2013): 66–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/mssc.2013.2264907.
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Cottin, Vincent, Lionel Bensimon, Fanny Raguideau, Gwendoline Chaize, Antoinette Hakmé, Laurie Levy-Bachelot, Alexandre Vainchtock, Jean Dallongeville, Hélène Bouvaist, and Philippe Brenot. "Hospital costs of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) procedure and management for CTEPH patients: An observational study based on the French national hospital discharge database (PMSI)." PLOS ONE 16, no. 12 (December 7, 2021): e0260483. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260483.
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Introduction Since 2014, Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) has become an emerging and complementary strategy for chronic thromboembolic hypertension (CTEPH) patients who are not suitable for pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) or who have recurrent symptoms after the PEA procedure. Objective To assess the hospital cost of BPA sessions and management in CTEPH patients. Methods An observational retrospective cohort study of CTEPH-adults hospitalized for a BPA between January 1st, 2014 and June 30th, 2016 was conducted in the 2 centres performing BPA in France (Paris Sud and Grenoble) using the French national hospital discharge database (PMSI-MCO). Patients were followed until 6 months or death, whichever occurred first. Follow-up stays were classified as stays with BPA sessions, for BPA management or for CTEPH management based on a pre-defined algorithm and a medical review using type of diagnosis (ICD-10), delay from last BPA procedure stay and length of stay. Hospital costs (including medical transports) were estimated from National Health Insurance perspective using published official French tariffs from 2014 to 2016 and expressed in 2017 Euros. Results A total of 191 patients were analysed; mainly male (53%), with a mean age of 64,3 years. The first BPA session was performed 1.1 years in median (IQR 0.3–2.92) after the first PH hospitalisation. A mean of 3 stays with BPA sessions per patient were reported with a mean length of stay of 8 days for the first stay and 6 days for successive stays. The total hospital cost attributable to BPA was € 4,057,825 corresponding to €8,764±3,435 per stay and €21,245±12,843 per patient. Results were sensitive to age classes, density of commune of residence and some comorbidities. Conclusions The study generated robust real-world data to assess the hospital cost of BPA sessions and management in CTEPH patients within its first years of implementation in France.
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Brown, Mr Riley, Prof Jeff Coombes, Dr Klaus Jungbluth Rodriguez, Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman, and Dr Shelley Keating. "EFFECTIVENESS OF EXERCISE VIA TELEHEALTH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE: UPDATED SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS DELIVERED VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING." Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology 13, s2 (May 1, 2024): 403. http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-13-s2.403.
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INTRODUCTION & AIMS Videoconferencing exercise interventions (VC) involve the synchronous and remote delivery of exercise via a video-linked appointment. A 2022 review investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of VC for people with chronic disease. Considering the emergence of recent trials, this review aimed to investigate these findings with high-quality contemporary evidence. METHODS Databases were searched from 1st August 2021 (last date searched in previous review) to April 30th 2023 for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) VC in chronic disease. Meta-analyses were conducted for between-group comparisons of exercise capacity and quality of life for RCTs to determine effectiveness. Standardised Mean Difference (SMD) for pre-post quality of life data was used to combine assessment methods. Feasibility was assessed via session attendance rates, adherence to exercise prescription, safety, technical issues and participant satisfaction. Risk of bias was analysed using the Downs & Black (D&B) quality checklist and the certainty of evidence with GRADE. RESULTS Sixteen trials were included in the updated review. RCT-only meta-analyses identified effects favouring VC for exercise capacity (6MWT; Mean Difference (MD)=31.0m (95% CI: 8.3 to 53.6m), p=0.007) and quality of life (SMD=0.365 (95% CI: 0.096 to 0.633), p=0.008) in studies with non-exercising comparators. An effect favouring VC was observed for quality of life in exercising comparator studies (SMD=0.335 (95% CI: 0.078 to 0.592), p=0.011) but not for exercise capacity (MD=4.6m (95% CI: -7.4 to 16.7m), p=0.451). The RCT-only analysis identified good risk of bias (D&B: 20.7±2.7/28), with GRADE certainty ratings of ‘Moderate’ for quality of life and exercise capacity outcomes. Of the new RCTs, session attendance was 74%, no serious adverse events related to VC were identified, 33% of sessions experienced technical issues and positive satisfaction outcomes were identified. CONCLUSION In patients with chronic disease, videoconferencing exercise interventions are feasible and effective for improving exercise capacity and quality of life.
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Fatima, Umber, Mubashra Naz, Humaira Zafar, Anees Fatima, and Rizwan Rasool Khan. "Student’s perception about Modular teaching and various instructional strategies in the subject of Obstetrics and Gynecology." Professional Medical Journal 27, no. 01 (January 10, 2020): 40–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.29309/tpmj/2019.27.01.3162.
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Many modifications have been introduced in the field of medical education in recent past with a shift from didactic to more student focused teaching strategies. Modular study system for final year MBBS students was introduced in the subject of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2018 session. Objectives: To determine the students′ perception about modular teaching and various instructional strategies through feedback in the subject of Obstetrics and Gynecology at undergraduate level. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: University Medical and Dental College, Faisalabad. Period: 1st January to 30th October 2018. Material & Methods: Eight modules were designed in the subject of obstetrics and gynecology for final year MBBS students. In order to ascertain the quality of teaching and to monitor the effectiveness of teaching methodologies, feedback was obtained. A written questionnaire was designed to collect feedback. Interpretation of collected data was performed on SPSS 20. Results: Total 136 students participated in study by giving back properly filled questionnaire. Modular teaching was appreciated as an effective method by 93.4% students. Case based teaching, small group sessions and problem based learning were considered most favored teaching methods (97.7%, 97.1% and 94.85%) respectively by the students. Conclusion: Modular teaching was found to be an interesting and a useful teaching - learning experience by majority of students. Almost all students showed positive acceptance for various teaching methods. Students’ feedback was also useful in identifying course components that need improvement so that appropriate measures can be made to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of the course in future.
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Мальцева and L. Maltseva. "Hyperoxia effect on humoral and cell components of immunobiological resistance of healthy rats in experiment." Journal of New Medical Technologies. eJournal 8, no. 1 (November 5, 2014): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/4112.
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The paper contains information about hyperbaric oxygenation impact on humoral and cell components of immune-biological resistance of healthy rats. The following factors are analyzed: potency of oxygen-dependent enzyme systems (myeloperoxidase, oxidase), oxygen-independent systems (leukocyte lysozyme, cationic proteins), killing reactions of peripheral blood neutrophils, their phagocytic and oxidase reserve, complement activity and content of circulating immune complexes in the blood serum of healthy animals, which have been exposed to 60-minute sessions of hyperbaric oxygenation, over time from the 1st to the 30th day post hyperoxia period during experiment. A single session of hyperbaric oxygenation is carried out within 60 minutes (3 absolute atmospheres mode). Mechanisms of adaptation and pathological reactions formation by immune-biological surveillance system of healthy body in early and late post hyperoxia periods during experiment are considered.
The paper shows that adaptive responses, which are designed to protect the body against aggressive action of oxygen under the influence of hyperbaric oxygenation, are formed in the bodies of healthy animals.
The reactions of oxygen-dependent of phagocytes systems in conditions of hyperoxia manifested in the early stages of the research, persisting to the end of the observation and the reactions of oxygen independent - only at early stages. The humoral responses of healthy organism under hyperbaric oxygen are characterized by the change in complement activity and concentration of circulating immune complexes in blood serum. The received experimental data may be used as a theoretical explanation of indications for use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and different hyperbaric oxygenation regimes.
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Sarfraz, Farrukh, Nadeem Razaq, Fahad Sarfraz, Muhammad Saif Ullah, Imran Jawad, and Rizwan Saeed. "Small Group Discussion, an Effective Tool for Learning." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 15, no. 10 (October 30, 2021): 3281–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2115103281.
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Introduction: With the rapid change in teaching methodologies small group discussion gained a lot of popularity due to its wide impact from multiple dimensions on the learning of students. It is not only influences the learning of the students but also polished many skills not previously explored by the student such as communication skills, leadership qualities, ethics of group dynamics, respect of views of peers and so many. Objective: To expedite the views of Second year MBBS students at Azra Naheed Medical College about Small group discussion. Material and Methods Study design: Quantitative, cross sectional study. Settings: Azra Naheed Medical College, Lahore. Duration: Six months i.e. 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021. Data Collection procedure: This study is conducted at Azra Naheed Medical College, Lahore, a total of 150 students divided into 10 groups each comprising of 15 students participated in the study. Students and the facilitators were briefed about the study; the topic assigned to each group ware told them a couple of days before the session. Pre validated questionnaire from the department of medical education was used and the collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23. Research question: What is the perception of Second year MBBS students at Azra Naheed College, Lahore about small group discussion an effective tool for learning? Results: Majority of the students were satisfied with the punctuality, constructive feedback, role of facilitator, improvement in the communication skills, interaction and positive feedback. Conclusion: It concludes students learned how to maintain a good balance of the session. Our study provided enough opportunities to the students to focus on the dynamics of learning in a modern way of self-respect, respect to the peers, improved self-confidence, and importance of positive and constructive feedback and in the end how to summarize and conclude a session. Key words: small group discussion, student centered learning, integrated learning, lecture
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Hawi, Hussein, and Suad Khudhair. "Assessment of Nurse's Practices toward Care of Neonates with Hypoglycemia at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Al-Nasiriya City." Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences 11, no. 1 (June 27, 2021): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20211.441.
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Background: The present study aims to assess Nurse's practices toward care of neonates with hypoglycemia at neonatal intensive care unit in Al-Nasiriya City and find out the relationship between nurse's practices and their socio-demographic characteristics including: (gender, age, level of education, marital status, their years of service in nursing, years of service in NICU, and number of training session related to the subject).
Aims of the study: To asses nurse's practices toward care of neonates with hypoglycemia and to determine the Relationship between Some Demographic Variable Such as ((gender, age, level of education, marital status, their years of service in nursing, years of service in NICU, and number of training session related to the subject).
Methodology: A descriptive design used in the present study established was for a period from 1th \ September \ 2020 to 30th \ march \ 2021. The study was conducted on non-probability (purposive sample) of 40 nurses working at neonatal intensive care units in Al-Nasiriya city. A questionnaire format for the research purpose and composed of two part the first part including socio-demographic characteristics the second part including check list of nurses practice toward neonatal hypoglycemia. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined through a pilot study and the validity through a panel of (12) experts. The data were described statistically and analyzed through the use of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis approaches which are applied by using SPSS version 22.0.
Results: The results of the present study showed that (52.5%) of nurses at age (26-30) years. Regarding to nurses gender, all of them are females. Regarding to educational level, (42.5%) of nurses have nursing bachelor graduated. Also result about years of service of nurses, (77.5% & 100%) of nurses has (1-5) years of service in nursing and in NICU respectively. Regarding to participating in training session related to hypoglycemia in neonate, (17.5% & 2.5%) of nurses have participate in (1-2 &3-4) training session. According to the finding of the nurses' practice at the test the nurses have low level of practice toward neonatal hypoglycemia. Nurses indicated that the level mean of the score, there is low level of assessment of 40 (100%) at level (1-1.66) the mean of score and standard deviation are (1.25±0.087).
Conclusion: The study showed that low nurses’ level of practice toward neonatal hypoglycemia during study.
Recommendations: Nurses' training session on how to care for a neonate with hypoglycemia. Follow-up and evaluation of nurses' neonatal care practices in the NICU.
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Kurvatteppa Halemani, Merlin Cheema, Shabana Khatun, Yadidya, Bhumika Singh, Vinod Kumar Gupta, and Auchitya Sharma. "An effectiveness of training program on COVID-19 among healthcare students: A cross section study." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 11, SPL1 (November 21, 2020): 1250–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl1.3613.
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The pandemic COVID-19 is a highly infected disease caused by a novel coronavirus or SARS-Cov-2. The virus was reported for the first time December 2019 in, China's Wuhan province. Later the virus has broken down into the world and claimed millions of lives. In India, the disease was reported for the first time in Kerala on 30th January 2020. a cross-section one group pre-test & post-test research design was used among the 40 final year BSc nursing students, College of Nursing SGPGIMS, Lucknow India. Samples were selected based on purposive sampling technique and sample criteria. An instrument, the first tool included demographic characteristics Similarly, second instrument used for knowledge assessment. After pre-test assessment, a teaching session was held at the seminar room, college of nursing SGPGIMS Lucknow, India. Subsequently post assessment was held after intervention. A total of 40 participants responded to the study. Demographic variables like 30(75%) participants had less than 22 years of age, 22(55%) were girls, 14(35%) families income found INR 10000-15000, and the majority of participants obtained COVID-19 related knowledge from news paper16(40%). A gender was found significant with pretest knowledge, and other variables weren't found significant (P=0.05). Knowledge mean & standard deviation in pre & post-intervention, 11.90±2.16 vs15.82±1.39. The mean difference was found in a pre-test & post-test-1 &post-test-2, 3.9, 5.02, & 1.1, respectively. The effectiveness of the training program was checked by paired t-test -10.20 & -13.93, P=0.00. The study revealed that the teaching session was efficient in the COVID-19 program among BSc nursing students.
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Medvedev, V. L., A. A. Budanov, G. D. Dmitrenko, G. A. Palaguta, and A. M. Rozenkranc. "COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY AND RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY IN THE TREATMENT OF CALCIUM OXALATE NEPHROLITHIASIS." Innovative Medicine of Kuban, no. 1 (March 12, 2021): 39–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.35401/2500-0268-2021-21-1-39-46.
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Objective To evaluate the results of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) versus retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for the treatment of calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis, as well as the damaging effects on renal function, taking into account the dynamics of blood cystatin C and urine beta2-microglobulin.Material and Methods Of 94 patients with calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis aged 23–78 included in the study, 42 patients were classified as having undergone ESWL (group I) and 52 patients as having undergone RIRS (group II). Group II patients were then stratified into subset 2A (n = 32) as having undergone RIRS through rigid ureteroscope and subset 2B (n = 20) as having undergone RIRS through flexible ureteroscope. We performed plain urography and nephrosonography at 24–48 hours postoperatively and unenhanced computed tomography 4–6 weeks after surgery. We measured concentrations of serum cystatin C and urinary beta2-microglobulin as a marker for kidney damage. In group I, samples of peripheral blood andurine were taken before and after the first, third sessions and 30 days after the last ESWL session. In group II, samples were analyzed before surgery, on the first and 30th postoperative days.Results The average size of calculi in the group with RIRS was 16.91 ± 2.79 mm, in the group with ESWL 12.31 ± 2.27 mm. The need for reoperation after RIRS was 19.2%, which was lower than after ESWL. Stone-free effect (no stones, or residual stones less than 3 mm) was observed in 95% of cases in patients with RIRS, and in 78% with ESWL. Group I patients demonstrated an increase in the blood leukocytes total number more often than subsets 2A (rigid RIRS) and 2B (flexible RIRS) patients. Leukocyturia was also a more common complication in group I. In the RIRS group, there was no statistically significant change in the level of blood cystatin C and urine beta2-microglobulin, on the contrary, a moderate increase in the endogenous marker of cystatin C was noted after one ESWL session. The increase in urine beta2-microglobulin levels in patients after the first and third ESWL sessions was significantly higher than after RIRS.Conclusion Flexible RIRS may be suggested as the preferred procedure for patients requiring additional protection of renal function in the treatment of renal stones less than 20 mm. ESWL of stones less than 20 mm can be used as an alternative treatment, since it is characterized by a rather long period of stone eradication from the urinary tract, a high frequency of residual calculi after the procedure, and also has a damaging effect on the renal tissue.
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Włodarczyk, Arkadiusz. "Report from participation in the 58th International Session for Young Participants of the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia from 16th to 30th June 2018." Studies in Sport Humanities 24 (July 12, 2019): 39–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.8501.
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Karnyshev, А. D. "Problems and Findings of Deputies of the "Dashing" 90s: On the 30th Anniversary of the People's Hural of the Republic of Buryatia." Bulletin of Irkutsk State University. Series Political Science and Religion Studies 48 (2024): 28–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.26516/2073-3380.2024.48.28.
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A special problem in the work of deputies of regional parliaments of the "dashing 90s" was the constant lack of budget funds for vital social programs, education and health care. The nonpayment of salaries for several months, primarily to teachers and doctors, was difficult to overcome; the unfair privatization of public and state property, the real events of the consequences of the war in Chechnya of 1994-1998, unbridled crime, etc. A special Khural laboratory was established in the structure of the National Academy of Sciences and operated throughout the first convocation. The surveys allowed us to better understand people's psychology, their specific daily aspirations, diagnose their mood and attitude to emerging situations. A truthful and honest diagnosis of public opinion made it possible in some cases to make decisions and legislative acts consistent with the situation. At the fourth session, the symbols of the republic – the coat of arms and the anthem – were adopted, the work on the preparation of projects of which took a long time. Deputies of the People's Khural of the Republic of Buryatia managed to hold two parliamentary hearings in Ulan-Ude together with deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation: on the draft law "On Lake Baikal" (1994) and "On the plan of priority measures for the implementation of the concept of State National Policy of the Russian Federation" (1996). In both hearings, they adopted The participation of "neighbors": deputies of the Legislative Assembly of the Irkutsk region, representatives of the administration of the Ust-Ordynsky Buryat Autonomous Okrug.
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Kamiński, Grzegorz, Jolanta Kunikowska, and Mirosław Dziuk. "The first “Best Paper of Nuclear Medicine Review” session at the XIV International Congress of the Polish Society of Nuclear Medicine 28–30th of May 2014." Nuclear Medicine Review 17, no. 2 (July 31, 2014): 121–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.5603/nmr.2014.0031.
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Sigu, Lamech, Fredrick Chite, Emma Achieng, and Andrew Koech. "Setting Up Telemedicine: Internet of Things to Support Rural Oncology Clinics in a Low- and Middle-Income Country—A Pilot Project in Kenya." JCO Global Oncology 6, Supplement_1 (July 2020): 58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/go.20.54000.
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PURPOSE The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology that involves all things connected to the Internet that share data over a network without requiring human-to-human interaction or human-to-computer interaction. Information collected from IoT devices can help physicians identify the best treatment process for patients and reach accurate and expected outcomes. METHODS The International Cancer Institute is partnering to set up remote oncology clinics in sub-Saharan Africa. Medical oncologists and expert teams from across the world connect with oncology clinics in other Kenyan counties—Kisumu, Meru, Makueni, Garissa, Kakamega, Bungoma, Siaya, and Vihiga counties. The furthest county is Garissa, approximately 651.1 km from Eldoret, and the nearest is Vihiga at 100.4 km from Eldoret. This study began July 2019, and as of November 30th, the team has hosted 21 sessions with an average of 11 participants attending a session led by a medical oncologist. RESULTS IoT devices have become a way by which a patient gets all the information he or she needs from a physician without going to the clinic. Patient monitoring can be done in real time, allowing access to real-time information with improved patient treatment outcomes and a decrease in cost. Through IoT-enabled devices, the International Cancer Institute has set up weekly virtual tumor boards during which cancer cases are presented and discussed by all participating counties. An online training module on cancer is also offered. Furthermore, remote monitoring of a patient’s health helps to reduce the length of hospital stay and prevents readmissions. CONCLUSION In our setting, which has a few oncologists, use of IoT and tumor boards has helped to improve patient decision support as well as training for general physicians.
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Cerna, Christina M. "The Nicolas Maduro Regime (O.A.S.)." International Legal Materials 59, no. 2 (April 2020): 226–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ilm.2020.13.
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On September 11, 2019, twelve states parties invoked the Inter-American Treaty on Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR), because they considered the crisis in Venezuela to have a destabilizing impact on the peace and security of the hemisphere. Venezuela was one of the twelve, voting in favor; this was because, on April 9, 2019, the Organization of American States (OAS) formally recognized Juan Guaido's representative, Gustavo Tarre, in lieu of Nicolas Maduro's Ambassador. At the OAS General Assembly in June, Tarre's appointment was approved in a much contested and heated session. The OAS has thirty-five member states and approximately one-third of its membership supported the invocation of the TIAR. The TIAR is the OAS's mutual defense pact; it was last invoked following the events of September 11, 2001. Article 5 of the NATO Charter, calling for collective action in the case of an armed attack on one member, is derived from Article 3 of the TIAR. Following invocation of the TIAR, the Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (the OAS equivalent to the UN Security Council, but without veto power) held its 30th meeting in New York City during the UN General Assembly. The result of that meeting was the adoption of the Resolution under consideration here.
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Molteni, Valentina, Roberta Vaccaro, Roberta Ballabio, Laura Ceppi, Marco Cantù, Rita B. Ardito, Mauro Adenzato, Barbara Poletti, Antonio Guaita, and Rita Pezzati. "Doll Therapy Intervention Reduces Challenging Behaviours of Women with Dementia Living in Nursing Homes: Results from a Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial." Journal of Clinical Medicine 11, no. 21 (October 24, 2022): 6262. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm11216262.
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Background: Doll therapy (DT) is a non-pharmacological intervention for the treatment of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). We designed a single-blind randomized controlled trial of the 30-day efficacy of DT in reducing the BPSD, professional caregivers’ distress and patients’ biomarkers of stress, and in improving the exploration and caregiving behaviours. Methods: We randomly assigned 134 women with moderate-to-severe dementia living in nursing homes (NHs) to a DT intervention (DTI, 67) or a sham intervention with a cube (SI, 67). Results: From the first to the 30th session, the DTI group showed a significant decrease in the Neuropsychiatric Inventory-NH (NPI-NH) total score and in the NPI-NH-Distress score compared to the SI group (both p < 0.001). We observed a greater interest in the doll than in the cube, a greater acceptance of a separation from the nurse among DTI participants, and caregiving and exploratory behaviours towards the doll. There were no differences between the groups in the stress biomarkers. Conclusions: Consistent with attachment theory, our findings support the 30-day efficacy of DT, as this non-pharmacological intervention promotes perceptions of security by creating a situation in which patients feel confident and engaged in a caregiving relationship with the doll and reduces the challenging behaviours that are stressful for professional caregivers.
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Xue, Yan, and Shen Shi. "Research on International Cultural Communication Carriers in China: Taking Hong Kong Film, Hangzhou Animation, and Online Novels as Examples." SHS Web of Conferences 174 (2023): 02027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202317402027.
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The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China stated that “Extending the reach and appeal of Chinese civilization.” “We will deepen exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations and better present Chinese culture to the world.” Xi Jinping emphasized during the 30th study session of the Po-litical Bureau of the Central Committee：”We must promote Chinese culture beyondour national borders, advocating common values, sharing our ideas, and increasing m-utual understanding.” Therefore, the question arises that “how to better promote Chinese culture going global”? Cultural communication as a medium for spreading culture is the basis of international cultural communication. Building a cultural carrier is crucial to promoting Chinese culture to the world, building a discourse system with Chinese characteristics, and developing international cultural communication theories. Furthermore, what characteristics should the cultural carrier have to better adapt tothe psychology of the audience and effectively carry out international cultural communication? This article studies from the perspective of social psychology and combinesthe theory of communication, and adopts the method of case study. Taking Chinese Hong Kong movies, Hangzhou animation and network novels as examples, analyze their characteristics of international cultural communication. Hope to summarize the enlightenment of the construction of international cultural communication carriers from the perspective of China. The conclusion is that Hangzhou animation is more suitable as the main cultural carrier to promote Chinese culture globally.
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Kolluri, Raghu. "30th SVM Scientific Sessions highlights." Vascular Medicine 24, no. 5 (October 2019): 476–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1358863x19869464.
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McKnight, Rebecca, and Rachel Fu. "Improving Capacity and Consent to Treatment Recording, Park House Hospital." BJPsych Open 8, S1 (June 2022): S165—S166. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2022.465.
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AimsRe-audit for adherence of all inpatient wards at Park House Hospital to Trust Consent to Treatment policy. Improve hospital compliance to Trust Consent to Treatment policy. Reduce prescribing errors. Improve trainee confidence and knowledge of Consent to TreatmentMethods•Cross sectional audit.•Data collected between 8th and 12th November 2021•All wards in Park House Hospital•5 patient records and medication charts reviewed per ward.•Proforma used.•Data analysed using Excel.•Interactive teaching on Consent to Treatment delivered by Dr McKnight to Core Psychiatry Trainees on 3rd July 2020.•Dr McKnight presented the original audit data and consulted the Pharmacists and Consultants to assess and improve ward systems for recording Consent to Treatment. (26th May and 30th April 2021).•Dr McKnight presented to Greater Manchester Mental Health, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Quality Improvement Group (30th June 2020).Results•No wards had 100% capacity forms documented, kept in medication charts and uploaded to Paris.•7/9 wards had 100% compliance for completing T2/3/S62 forms.•6/9 wards had 100% compliance rate for retaining the T2/3/S62 forms in the medication charts.•78% T2/3/S62 forms were uploaded to PARIS.•80% medication charts matched T2/3 forms.When Dr McKnight asked trainees, “Do you feel confident with your knowledge of consent to treatment” only 24% answered yes, 35% answered no and 41% a little.When asked, “Do you check Consent to treatment forms before prescribing?” 32% answered yes, 24% no, 34% sometimes and 10% that they didn't know what they were.During the post-teaching quiz, trainees were asked, “Has this teaching session improved your knowledge and confidence regarding Consent to Treatment?” 91% answered yes, 0% answered no and 9% answered a little.Discussion with Consultants and Pharmacists concluded that it may be beneficial for wards to include Capacity to Consent and Consent to Treatment within ward round proformasConclusion•The two main concerns of the initial audit and re-audit, relate to Treatment Capacity and Consent forms compliance and prescribing.•New trainees rotate into the Trust every 6 months and levels of knowledge surrounding Consent to Treatment varies depending on trainee experience. Trainees require teaching on Consent to Treatment as part of their induction and teaching programme.•Based on the multidisciplinary nature of ensuring compliance to Consent to Treatment the authors propose monthly ward auditing of Consent to Treatment, which they believe will lead to better compliance rates across the hospital.
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Armillas-Canseco, FM, CF Hernández-Mata, IA Gómez-Ruiz, Alvaro Aguayo, and D. Martínez-Baños. "Hyperviscosity Syndrome: A 30-Year Experience in a Tertiary Referral Center in Mexico City." Blood 126, no. 23 (December 3, 2015): 4741. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v126.23.4741.4741.
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Abstract Background: The hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS) is a rare entity which refers to clinical consequences of the high blood viscosity due to abnormal increase in the cellular or acellular blood components. It frequently presents secondary to plasma cell dyscrasias but it also occurs in autoimmune diseases and chronic infections. Methods: Retrospective and descriptive study. Clinical records of patients with HVS were analyzed between the period of January 1st 1984 and June 30th 2015. We reported etiology, clinical and biochemical features, treatment and outcome. Results: During this period we evaluated 20 episodes of HVS in 14 patients (50% men). The mean age was 59 years. Ten patients (71%) debuted with HVS as the initial presentation of the underlying disease. Diseases associated to HVS were: five cases of multiple myeloma (MM) (35.7%), 4 Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) (28.5%), 4 Sjögren's syndrome (SS) (28.5%) and 1 case with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Seventy percent of the episodes were due plasma cells dyscrasias (IgM 55%, IgG 20%, IgA 10%). Neurological symptoms were present in 100% of the episodes, hemorrhagic manifestations in 70%, visual symptoms in 65% and cardiovascular in 30%. Visual symptoms were more frequent in SS in comparison with MM and WM (p=0.022, p=0.001, respectively). The mean of serum viscosity at diagnosis was 12.6±14.4 (higher in WM and SS, p=0.0216 and p=0.0285, respectively), and after treatment 3.7±2. The mean time elapsed between diagnosis and first session of plasmapheresis and diagnosis and specific treatment of the cause was 3.8±3.8 and 7.95±7.28 days, respectively. In all patients one plasma exchange for session was done and the median of sessions required was 2 (range 1-3). Twenty eight percent of the patients (4/14) had at least one relapse. Seven of the fourteen patients died during follow-up, none due to HVS. All deaths were secondary to infectious complications associated with underlying disease. The median of overall survival was 2071 days (CI95% .000-6201.386). Overall survival divided by diagnosis was different (p=0.002). One and 5 year overall survival were 84 and 58%, respectively. Progression-free survival was 485 days (CI95% .000-1975.58) Conclusions: In 70% of cases the HVS was the initial presentation of the underlying disease. The main causes were multiple myeloma followed by Waldenström's macroglobulinemia and Sjögren's syndrome. The predominant clinical manifestations were neurological and hemorrhagic symptoms, however visuals symptoms predominated in SS. The highest serum viscosity mean was present in WM and SS. No patient died as a consequence of HVS. This is the largest study of HVS in Latin America and one of the largest series of HVS worldwide. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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Zangana, Jwan. "Pattern of Contraception use among Women attending Family Planning Centers in Erbil City." Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences 14, no. 2 (August 1, 2010): 41–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.15218/zjms.2010.021.
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Background and objective: Family planning program is one of the successful maternal and child health programs. This study aimed to find out the percentage of usage of dif-ferent types of contraceptive methods among women attending family planning centers to know the most preferable method among them . Methods: A Cross sectional study was carried out on 400 women attending family plan-ning unit (FPU) in Erbil city ( from 1st of July 2008 to the 30th of September 2008. The variables included were, age, occupation , address, educational state, religion, socio-economic state, different contraceptive methods; Combined oral pill (COCP), intrauterine contraceptive device( IUCD), Depo-Provera injection, condom, the reason for choosing such methods, the different complications with uses of these methods, the number of live children. Results: Among 400 women who attended ( FPU) 269( 67.25%) of them were at age (21-34), most of them prefer the use IUCD, condom, CCP, and lastly injection in a rate of : (36.55%),( 29.25%), (27.25%) and 2.5% respectively,( 53.75%) of cases significantly have complications with contraceptive uses specially IUCD (71.95%) , the most common complication associated with different contraceptive use was infection, then abnormal vaginal bleeding in a rate (46.04%),and (29.76%) respectively. Conclusion: The present study revealed that majority of women who attend Family plan-ning units prefer to use IUCD, then condom, COCP, and lastly depo-provera injection, Most of study sample were exposed to infection, which indicated the need to promote health education in FP center through meeting session with them regularly.
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Sika-Paotonu, Dianne, Toni Anitelea, Tina Uiese, and Alana Cockburn. "Engaging with Pacific Communities to support effective dialogue, appropriate outreach and scientific knowledge translation activity." Journal of Immunology 202, no. 1_Supplement (May 1, 2019): 61.14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.202.supp.61.14.
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Abstract Indigenous Māori and Pacific population groups remain disproportionately affected by Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). ARF is an autoimmune response to untreated throat (and skin) infection by Group A Streptococcal bacteria. Untreated and repeated episodes of ARF or a severe attack, can lead to permanent cardiac damage known as RHD. High rates of ARF and RHD persist in New Zealand and the Pacific Region. To help raise awareness and support knowledge translation efforts that facilitate dissemination of research work and findings of relevance to Pacific populations, appropriate community engagement is needed. The purpose of this work was to host a Pacific community event to support appropriate engagement and dialogue between researchers and Pacific communities in the southern Wellington Region that would facilitate communication and discussion of ARF/RHD related Penicillin research works and findings. A Pacific community event was held on 30th July, 2018 in Porirua that involved Pacific researchers, University Pacific staff a Medical student and various Pacific groups in the area. Scientific information and research focused on Immunological components related to ARF and RHD were presented by a Pacific Biomedical Scientist with the audience participating in a lengthy discussion session that followed. Feedback demonstrated those involved had engaged appropriately and successfully with the Pacific community groups represented with requests made for similar future events to be held. The response to this Pacific community event highlights the importance of cultural awareness being combined with appropriate scientific and knowledge translation communication activity to support effective dialogue.
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Blaug, Mark. "Introduction to the plenary session on the 30th anniversary of The performing arts: An economic dilemma by Baumol and Bowen — Ninth International Conference on Cultural Economics Boston 8–11 May 1996." Journal of Cultural Economics 20, no. 3 (September 1996): 181. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10824-005-1181-4.
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Blaug, Mark. "Introduction to the Plenary Session on the 30th Anniversary of The Performing Arts: An Economic Dilemma by Baumol and Bowen — Ninth International Conference on Cultural Economics Boston 8–11 May 1996." Journal of Cultural Economics 20, no. 3 (September 1996): 181. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf00153845.
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Mohammed, Qasim Hussein. "Knowledge and Practices of Nursing College Student's Regarding Blood Pressure Measurement in Hospitals at Kirkuk City." Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences 6, no. 2 (August 29, 2016): 90–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20162.2703.
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Background:-Blood pressure (BP) measurement is a frequent, basic clinical procedure. However, studies have shown measurement errors derive from problems with the instruments used (inadequate calibration, invalidated devices, etc) as much as from inappropriate procedures. Objective: Assessment of nursing students Knowledge and Practices regarding blood pressure measurement. Methodology: Descriptive Study conducted on 90 students were selected from fourth academic year in the nursing college / University of Kirkuk.from1st of October, 2015, up to the 30th of February, 2016. The study was carried out in the nursing college. The assessment degree was (yes or no), Observation of each subject of the sample during the measurement and fill in the scale sheet, each interview lasted (10) minutes, and SPSS program was used to analyze the data by Percentage and Frequency. Results: (82%) of the sample did not apply fully measurement steps and the female students were somewhat better than male. The study results showed that the highest percentage (80%) of study samples is of age group (21-23) years (82%) of them were female, All of nursing student' have taken session about blood pressure measurement, Nursing student's had not adequate initial communication that (44%) of them Explain to the patient what will be done and (56%) of them not explain, Nursing student's had good knowledge about roll up the sleeve of the patient's garment so that no material will be under cuff (80%), Nursing student's had good practice in Record where sound disappear (76%), poor skill in offer the patient an opportunity to ask questions (79%). Conclusion: most of the sample had a deficiency in the performance of some of the steps to be followed in the process of measuring blood pressure and specifically in the manual skills and female students were betterthan males somewhat. So should be review the teaching curriculum of the undergraduate nursing skills and concentrate on the importance of skill training. Recommendation: increase number of practice hours in the hospital for students by supervised of teachers and Educational sessions should be designed to increase student's knowledge about measurement of blood pressure. Providing scientific booklet with picture to increase student's knowledge. Further study has to be conducted in all students of our college. Examine the students in end of years about measurement of vital signs.
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Buner, F., and M. Puigcerver. "XXXth IUGB Congress and Perdix XIII." Animal Biodiversity and Conservation 35, no. 2 (December 2012): 153–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.32800/abc.2012.35.0153.
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The 30th Congress of the International Union of Game Biologists (IUGB) and Perdix XIII was held at the ‘Hotel Juan Carlos I’ in Barcelona, Spain, from 5 to 9 September 2011. The event was organised by the University of Barcelona, the Regional Government of Catalonia Department of Agriculture, Farming, Fish, Food and Environment, the Spanish Institute of Game Resources Research (IREC), and the British Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. Every two years since the mid–1950s, the International Union of Game Biologists (IUGB) has brought together international wildlife biologists, forestry scientists, veterinarians, game managers, hunters and others with an interest in game or wildlife biology. The IUGB encourages the exchange of scientific and practical knowledge in the field of game and wildlife management, the broad field of game biology, and international co–operation in game and wildlife management. The aim of the conference is to build bridges between scientists, wildlife managers and authorities, and those studying the human dimensions of wildlife management. Following the meetings in Limassol (Cyprus) in 2001 and Braga (Portugal) in 2003, Perdix XIII joined the IUGB Congress series for the third time in its history. Founded in the 1960s, the Perdix series has traditionally attracted partridge, quail and francolin researchers and conservationists from across Europe and North America. To make the Perdix series even more attractive to gamebird biologists, specialists in any Galliform species —whether pheasants, cracids, megapodes or grouse— is welcomed. This joint congress provided a forum to share current developments in gamebird and mammal wildlife research and management, offering an excellent opportunity to identify research gaps, to determine conservation action needs, and to co–ordinate research projects. The congress was attended by 397 researchers and wildlife managers from 37 different countries from the five continents, and included many of the world’s leading wildlife biologists. The general topic was ‘Human–wildlife conflicts and peace-building strategies’. The objective was to summarise the general philosophy of the organising and scientific committees to try to overcome the simple collection of problems derived from human–wildlife interactions by proposing solutions on the basis of scientific knowledge of wildlife and management. A total of 260 contributions were presented. Sixty–eight Perdix XIII communications were related to galliform species (38 oral communications and 30 posters). Additionally, keynote plenary lectures were given by renowned experts, each of whom opened one of the eight main topics of the Conference: – First plenary session: ‘Veterinary aspects of wildlife and conservation’ Bushmeat hunting regulates ebola emergence. Speaker: Dr. Peter D. Walsh – Second plenary session: ‘Species extinctions and population dynamics’ Galliform species and species extinctions: what we know and what we need to know. Speaker: Dr. Philip K. J. McGowan Third plenary session: ‘Wildlife law and policy’ Policy responses to human-wildlife conflicts. A perspective from the convention of migratory species (CMS). Speaker: Dr. Borja Heredia – Fourth plenary session: ‘Conservation and management of migratory species’ Conservation and management of the Common quail (Coturnix coturnix) in Europe: past, present and future. Speaker: Dr. Manel Puigcerver – Fifth plenary session: ‘Wildlife biology, behaviour and game species management’ The Grey partridge in the UK: population status, research, policy and prospects . Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Aebischer – Sixth plenary session: ‘Interactions humans–wildlife’ Managing conflicts between conservation and gamebird management. Speaker: Dr. Steve Redpath – Seventh plenary session: ‘Methodologies, models and techniques’ Molecular genetic tools and techniques for improving management of wildlife and game species. Speaker: Dr. Lisette Waits – Eigth plenary session: ‘Human dimensions of game wildlife management’ Sustainable hunting: an exploration along ecological and social dimensions. Speaker: Dr. John Linnell Of these eight lectures, four were clearly focused on Galliformes species and the others were of general interest to the audience. Six specific workshops were also presented during the Conference, three of which were of particular interest to Perdix attendees: – Sustainable management of migratory birds – what may hunters and game biologists expect from each other?, led by Dr. Yves Lecocq and Dr. Conor O’Gorman. – GALLIPYR: Pyrenean Network for the mountain game fowl, led by Dr. Virginie Fabre (geieforespir@forespir.com) and sponsored by the GALLIPYR INTERREG Project. – Reconciling agricultural management, small game production and biodiversity conservation: recommendations for the CAP reform, led by Drs. J. Viñuela, F. Casas, F. Ros, D. Villanúa, P. Ferreras, J. Torres, I. Leranoz, J. Ardaiz, V. Alzaga, A. Cormenzana and E. Castién. Further information can be found on the Conference web page (www.iugb2011.com) where the final programme, the abstract book (in PDF format), and extended abstracts of some contributions can be downloaded. Some of the most outstanding contributions, selected by the scientific committee of the Conference, are now published in this special issue of the international scientific journal Animal Biodiversity and Conservation. We wish to thank the scientific and organising committees, the sponsors, and the participants for making this meeting such an interesting, friendly and highly valuable event.
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Kuo, Kevin H. M., David Barth, and Richard Ward. "Effectiveness, Time Utilization and Clinical Outcome of Partial Manual Red Cell Exchange in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease." Blood 118, no. 21 (November 18, 2011): 2326. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v118.21.2326.2326.
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Abstract Abstract 2326 Introduction: Red cell exchange transfusion (RBCX) is used to treat and prevent selected complications from Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) where there is a need to reduce hemoglobin S level, blood viscosity, improve oxygen carrying capacity, and to avoid rapid iron overload from simple transfusions. Partial manual red cell exchange is sometimes employed in the chronic maintenance of low hemoglobin S levels. Data on the efficacy and clinical outcome of SCD patients on partial manual RBCX are limited. Methods: All partial manual RBCX from the University Health Network, a SCD comprehensive care center between April 1st, 2010 and April 30th, 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were exchanged at a frequency of 4 to 6 weeks where each session consists of two 500cc phlebotomy with an infusion of 500cc normal saline in between the phlebotomies, and transfusion of 2 units of packed red cells (pRBC). The procedure was repeated until pre-RBCX hemoglobin S (HbS) level <50% was reached (for patients without overt stroke for >4 years). Phlebotomy was reduced or omitted during episodes of symptomatic anemia at the discretion of the treating hematologist. Patients with poor venous access had indwelling line with chronic, therapeutic anticoagulation against line-related thrombosis. Results: Nineteen patients (16 HbSS, 2 HbSC, 1 HbSD) totalling 176 exchange sessions were reviewed. Indications for RBCX include primary and secondary stroke prevention (n = 14), recurrent painful vaso-occlusive crises intolerant or refractory to hydroxyurea (n = 3), pulmonary hypertension confirmed on right heart catheterization with hypoxia (n = 1), and prevention of intrahepatic cholestasis in a liver allograft (n = 1). Mean frequency of RBCX was 4.8 weeks (95% CI 3.9, 5.6 weeks). There were 2 transfusion-related (fever, pruritis) and 1 phlebotomy-related (pre-syncope) adverse events. There were 23 partial/cancelled phlebotomy sessions, mostly due to symptomatic anemia. Mean post-RBCX hematocrit was 0.296 (95% CI 0.280, 0.312) and pre-RBCX HbS level was 0.439 (95% CI 0.387, 0.490). Pre-RBCX HbS level of <50% was achieved in 74% of exchanges. Reasons for not achieving the target HbS level include: exchange interval >4.0 weeks, not on any transfusion regime prior to initiating partial manual RBCX, reduced or no phlebotomy in previous session, and non-adherence to treatment. Patients who were adherent to treatment had no recurrent events related to their initial indication for RBCX (one patient has possible Moyamoya formation but no clinically overt stroke), while 3 of the 6 patients who were not adherent had events during the study period (2 had painful vaso-occlusive crisis requiring hospital admission and 1 had new Moyamoya-like changes on cerebral angiogram). It took a median time of 90 minutes to phlebotomize 1,000cc whole blood and 176 minutes to transfuse two units of pRBC. There was no significant difference between the time required to phlebotomize or transfuse via peripheral vein versus an indwelling line (55 vs. 53 minutes/500cc; P = 0.7572 and 88 minutes vs. 88 minutes/unit; P = 0.9859). Eleven patients were also on iron chelation therapy for iron overload from previous simple transfusion, and patients who were adherent to RBCX (n = 7) had either a stable or reduction in ferritin level. Discussion: Patients who are adherent on partial manual RBCX can maintain a pre-RBCX HbS <50% with good clinical outcomes and low rates of adverse events, reduced blood consumption compared to automated RBCX, and obviate the need for ongoing iron chelation in those without pre-existing iron overload. In patients with iron overload, RBCX combined with iron chelation therapy can maintain iron balance. In patients with good peripheral venous access, indwelling lines do not confer an advantage to the speed of phlebotomy or transfusion. Patient with pre-RBCX HbS level >50% may benefit from a single session of automated RBCX to “reset” their HbS level before commencing chronic partial manual RBCX. Further prospective studies will aim to determine the rate of new or progressive silent infarcts and vasculopathy and reduction of iron balance via partial manual RBCX. Disclosures: Kuo: Novartis Canada: Research Funding.
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Noreen, Nadia, Ijaz Shah, and Aamir Mirza. "INVESTIGATION OF MEASLES OUTBREAK IN FARASH TOWN, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN. A CASE CONTROL STUDY." Pakistan Journal of Public Health 8, no. 4 (January 3, 2019): 201–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v8i4.141.
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Background: On April 14, 2017, two measles cases were reported by local health practitioner from Farash Town. A team of FELTP fellows were deputed to investigate the outbreak. Methods: Outbreak investigation was carried out from April 18 to 30th April, 2017. Active case finding was conducted through house-to-house survey.Case was defined as "onset of maculopapular rash with fever and presence of any of the sign/symptoms like coryza, conjunctivitis and cough in a resident of Farash Town from March 25, 2017 to April 30, 2017". Community-based age and sex-matched controls were selected.Vaccine coverage survey was conducted in cluster of 450 houses.Frequencies were calculated, attack rates computed and vaccine efficacy was determined. Blood samples of 03 suspected cases were sent to Public Health Laboratories at NIH Islamabad for confirmation. Results: A total of 15 cases were identified.Mean age was 44.5 months (range 05-120 months). The cases were predominantly male n=9(60%). Overall attack rate was 1.15% and most severely affected age group was 24-36 months (n=4, AR=10.81%) followed by 12-24 months (n=3, AR=8.10%). Diarrhea developed in n=12 (80%) and pneumonia developed in n=2 (13.3%). Vaccine efficacy was calculated to be 60%. The most significant reason for non-vaccination was misconception about vaccination (OR: 26 c.0, CI: 4.9-116.1). All blood samples were positive for measles-specific IgM on ELISA. Conclusion: Low immunization status was the most probable cause of outbreak. The results were communicated to district health authorities for mass vaccination. Health awareness session was conducted for all households.No new case was reported during two weeks follow-up.
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Qazi, Alia, Naheed Mahsood, and Usman Mahboob. "Perceptions of the undergraduate medical students about their engagement in curriculum development." Professional Medical Journal 26, no. 11 (November 10, 2019): 1884–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.29309/tpmj/2019.26.11.3092.
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The student’s engagement in curriculum development is necessary and important, as this has direct effect on their academic performance. The positive feedback and criticism given by the students when engaged contributes to the development and changes in the curriculum. Objectives: To explore the perceptions of the under-graduate medical students about their engagement in the curriculum development. Study Design: A qualitative study. Setting: Two private medical colleges in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Period: From 1st January 2018 to 30th June 2018. Material and Methods: Seven open ended questions were developed after literature search and were authenticated by three faculty members. After pilot testing, necessary changes were made in guiding questions. Four Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted with final year students, two from public and two from private medical colleges of Peshawar. The FGDs were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. All transcripts were reviewed after each session and triangulation of data was done. Data was analyzed and themes were identified. Results: A total of 36 participants were included in FGDs. Four themes that emerged were “Increased interest of students in studies” indicating that the curriculum should be planned according to their priorities and co-curricular activities should be encouraged; “educational reforms” indicating that there is a need for improvement in the teaching style of the faculty,; “improved communication” indicating effective communication between the faculty and students; “favorable academic environment” indicating self-confidence of the students and good working relationship between students and faculty for producing conducive environment. Conclusion: The concept of engaging the students in planning the curriculum and extracurricular activities needs to be further structured. Academic workload and time constraints may be reduced when students are engaged in curriculum development.
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Abed, Humam, and Haleema Kadhim. "Evaluation of Nurses' Practices toward the Control of Patients’ Complications at the Respiratory Care Unit in Baghdad Teaching Hospitals." Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties 27, no. 1 (June 30, 2014): 47–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.58897/injns.v27i1.193.
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Objective(s): To evaluate nurses' practices who work in respiratory intensive care units to control thecomplications of patients admitted at this unit and determine the relationship between nurses' sociodemographiccharacteristics and their practices.Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out at Respiratory Care Unit at Baghdad teaching hospitals thatstarted from February 22th, 2013 to August 30th, 2013. A purposive "non-probability" sample of (70) nurses whowork in Respiratory Care Unit was selected from Baghdad teaching hospitals. The data were collected through theuse of constructed questionnaire that consists of two parts; (l) Demographic data form that consists of 7items and(2) nurses' practice form that consists of 4sections (112) items. Data were collected by means of direct observationtechnique with the nurses. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined through a pilot study that wascarried out through the period from January 6th 2013 through February 10th 2013.Descriptive statistical measures(frequency, percent, mean of score, Standard deviation and Weighted mean) and inferential statistical (Regression)was used for the data analysis.Result: The findings of the study indicated that there is a practice deficit of Respiratory Care Unit nurses in someaspects relative to control of patient complication. significant relationship was found between nurses' practice andtheir (age, gender, marital status, level of education, Years of working in nursing, Years of working in RCU,Participation in training courses, Number of training courses related to RCU, Place of training courses in RCU,Duration of training courses in RCU, and in Respiratory Care Unit Nurses' practice to control of patientcomplication in Respiratory Care Unit.Recommendations: The researchers recommend that special training session, concerning patient complication andstandard Respiratory Care Unit nurse practice toward patient complication that should be followed in RespiratoryCare Unit wards and booklets should be designated and presented to all Respiratory Care nurses.
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Sameen, Faisal Younus, and Wafaa M. Attoof Al-Attar. "Nurses Knowledge and Attitudes toward Cancer Pain Management at Baghdad Hospitals." Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences 5, no. 3 (November 18, 2015): 229–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20153.2783.
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Objectives: The present study aims to assess Nurses Knowledge and Attitudes toward Cancer Pain Management at Baghdad Hospitals. Methodology: Descriptive study was conducted during the period of December 29th 2014 to July 1st 2015. The sample was selected purposive (non probability) of 95 nurses of Al-Amal National Hospital for Cancer Management and Baghdad Teaching Hospital. The study instrument consisted of two major parts constructed for the purpose of the study (socio-demographic characteristic and Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (KASRP). Reliability of the questionnaire form was determined through a pilot study while the content validity of the questionnaire was determined through a panel of experts; and collected data in 30th of March to 10th of May 2015. The data were analyzed by used descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, mean, S.D), inferential statistical analysis (correlation coefficient and chi- square test,). Results: Results of the study showed that, the knowledge and attitudes towards pain management were poor. The correct answer rate for the entire scale, on average, was 37.4%, ranging between (9.5% to 82.1%), And found that (7.4%) of nurses score were more than 50%, and (92.6 %) of nurses score were less than 50% level, In socio-demographic characteristics has no significant relationship with knowledge and attitudes, about cancer pain management, while training session in cancer pain management out Iraq has found significant differences at (P value < 0.05). Conclusion: The study concluded that, the knowledge and attitudes of nurses in oncology units towards the toward cancer pain management is unaccepted to the importance of the patients disease. Recommendation: The researcher recommends the establishment of regular courses for nurses about pain control and conduct studies on the impact of cancer pain treatments for the long term and activating pain measurement chart.
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Al-Ganmi, Ali Hussein Alek. "Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge Concerning Cardiogenic Shock for Patients' in Cardiac Care Unit at Baghdad Hospitals." Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences 4, no. 2 (August 25, 2014): 138–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20142.2546.
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Background: The contemporary in hospital mortality rate for cardiogenic shock remains extremely high. Cardiogenic Shock can occur as a result of a wide variety of cardiac disorders, Including ACS, valvular disease, myocardial and pericardial disease, congenital lesions, and mechanical injuries to the heart. Objective(s): The study objectives are to assess of nurses' knowledge concerning cardiogenic shock for patients in the Cardiac Care Unit at public teaching hospitals and to finding out the relationship between the nurse's Knowledge and the demographic characteristics that includes (age, gender, level of education, years of experience, and training session). Methodology: A descriptive study which was using the quantitative design. The study was conducted at the Medical City/ Baghdad Teaching Hospital; In-Alnafes Teaching Hospital, and Ibn-Albettar Teaching Hospital starting in November 15th 2012 up to the March 30th 2013. To achieve the objectives of the study, A non-probability (purposive) samples of (50) a nurse who was consisted of all nurses who provide nursing care for patients which suffering from various cardiac diseases including cardiogenic shock and according to special criteria. Data were collected by an application of direct interview as a means of data collection. Nurses were interviewed while they are working in the cardiac care unit during the day. Instrument validity was determined through content validity, by a panel of experts. Reliability of the instrument was determined through detected of Cronbach's alpha via split half technique on sample of (10) nurses, which was (0.74). Analysis of data was performed through the application of descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean of score, Relative sufficiency) and inferential statistics, significance and correlation coefficient. Results: The results of the study indicated the evaluation of the mean of scores and relative sufficiency for nurse's knowledge regarding cardiogenic shock for patients in the cardiac care unit was out of comparison and there is no significant association between training session of sample and nurses' knowledge. While there is high significant association between ages, gender, level of education, years of experience in cardiac care unit and nurses' knowledge. Conclusion: The study concluded most of nurses that work in cardiac care unit have high knowledge about cardiogenic shock in some questions. Recommendations: The study emphasize that hospitals and health organizations should be applying flexible and responsible steps to facilitate passages for better level for junior nurses and those who need high graduated level to improve their skills and knowledge towards nursing care of patients with cardiogenic shock, as well as the nature of cardiogenic shock.
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Ahmed, Sabah Abbas, Khames Bander Abed, and Ali H. Alek Al-Ganmi. "Assessment of Nurses Knowledge Concerning Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management with Insulin Therapy in Intensive Care Units at Baghdad Hospitals." Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences 4, no. 3 (November 17, 2015): 194–02. http://dx.doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20143.2765.
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Background: Diabetes mellitus is a common health problem of a chronic nature that requires continuing care and education. For this reasons, health care providers especially nurses, irrespective of the discipline in which they work, need to have knowledge of inpatient type II diabetic with insulin therapy. Objective(s): The study aims to assess the knowledge of nurses concerning type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) management with insulin therapy in intensive care units and to finding out the relationship between the nurse's knowledge and the demographic characteristics that includes (age, gender, level of education, years of experience, and training session). Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted at Baghdad Teaching Hospital; In-Alnafes Teaching Hospital, Ibn-Albettar Teaching Hospital, Al-khademia, and al-kharkh hospitals starting in September 15th 2013 up to the March 30th 2014. To achieve the objectives of the study, A non-probability (purposive) samples of (60) nurses who was consisted of all nurses who provides an insulin therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and according to special criteria. Data were collected by an application of direct interview as a means of data collection. Nurses were interviewed while they are working in the Intensive Care Unit during the day. Instrument validity was determined through content validity, by a panel of experts. Reliability of the instrument was determined through detected of Cronbach's alpha via split half technique on sample of (10) nurses, which was (0.74). Analysis of data was performed through the application of descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean of score, Relative sufficiency) and inferential statistics, significance and correlation coefficient. Results: The results of the study indicated that the mean of scores and relative sufficiency for nurse's knowledge regarding DM management with Insulin therapy for patients in the intensive care unit was out of comparison and there is no significant association between training session of sample and nurses' knowledge. While there is high significant association between ages, gender, level of education, years of experience in cardiac care unit and nurses' knowledge. Conclusion: The study that the most of nurses whom work in intensive care unit have knowledge deficit about insulin therapy. However, the findings of the study indicated that there is a knowledge deficit of nurses in some aspects related to insulin therapy. Recommendations: The study emphasize that hospitals and health organizations should be applying flexible and responsible steps to facilitate passages for better level for junior nurses and those who need high graduated level to improve their skills and knowledge towards insulin therapy for patients with type II DM. Nevertheless, further studies are necessary in order to assess nurses' knowledge toward DM management with insulin therapy in ICUs and demonstrate the errors that occur, which are lead to fatal complications.
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Al-Ani, Batool Amin Jaddoue, and Mohammed Abdu al-Kareem Mustafa. "Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation at Al-Najaf City's Teaching Hospital." Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences 4, no. 1 (April 25, 2014): 173–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20141.2434.
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Objective: aimed to assess the nurses' knowledge concerning cardiopulmonary resuscitation and to find out the association between the knowledge scores of the nurses and their demographic variables of age, gender, level of education, years of experience, and training session. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted on the al-najaf city's teaching hospital (Al-Sader Medical City). Starting in December 11th, 2012 to July 30th, 2013. A non-probability (purposive) sample of (85) nurses, those who were working in the coronary care unit, intensive care unit ,emergency unit, respiratory care unit, operation room and surgical ward, and medical ward, at al-Sader medical city. The data were collected through the utilization of the developed questionnaire, and it is consist two part, Part 1 Included (7) items, and Part 2 (39) items. Data collected by means of structured self-report technique with the subjects. Reliability of the questionnaire was determined through pilot study and validity determined through a panel of experts consist of (13) experts. Results: revealed that majority of nurses had poor knowledge regarding cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. There was non-significant association between the nurses' knowledge toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure and their gender, age group. The study result indicate that there was significant association between the overall nurses' knowledge toward CPR and their Academic qualification. Also there is no relationship between the nurses' knowledge toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure and their Years of work experience, Area of Assignment, Formal training, and CPR Performance on patient. Conclusion: The researcher can conclude that the majority of the nurses had poor knowledge concerning cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Recommendation: The study recommends that the referral hospitals should develop procedure manuals that provide detailed information about all the most recent advances, discoveries and practices in CPR The procedure manual should be subject to an annual audit, and active steps should be initiated to remedy identified deficiencies.