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The Use Of Various Parameters Of 99mtc-Sestamibiscintimammography To Predict Response Ofbreast Cancer To Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, T. Sriwongsa, S. Tepmongkol, P. Lertsanguansinchai

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Comparative Study Of Refecoxib And Ibuprofen Onpost-Surgical Pain Control: Effects Of Single Doseadministration Before Removal Ofimpacted Third Molar Tooth, W. Unwerawattana

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

การสร้างมาตราฐานการปฏิบัติการพยาบาลผู้ป่วยโรคมะเร็งเต้านม, พวงทิพย์ ชัยพิบาลสฤษดิ์

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

The Supreme Court's Limitation Of Managed-Care Liability, Wendy K. Mariner

Faculty Scholarship

This article summarizes and critiques the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Aetna Health Inc. v. Davila, which limited managed care organizations' liability for negligent decisions about the care of patients in private employer-sponsored health plans governed by ERISA. It contrasts the Court's dichotomous view of health benefit plans, in which insurers administer contracts and treating physicians make medical judgments, with the more complicated relationships that affect decisions about both coverage and treatment.

Portland State Magazine, Portland State University. Office Of University Communications

Portland State Magazine

PSU’s alumni magazine, published 2-3 times a year. In this issue: New wireless technology, WiMAX, could change the way the world goes online; Jane Jacobs, author and visionary, speaks her mind; a professor writes about her theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome; future caregivers grapple with life and death decisions; they were singers, conductors, and now they own an opera company; and more.

An Agenda On Productive Aging: Research, Policy, And Practice, Nancy Morrow-Howell, Michael Sherraden, Amanda Moore Mcbride, Jim Hinterlong, Philip Rozario, Fengyan Tang

Center for Social Development Research

The Center for Social Development (CSD) at Washington University in St. Louis is advancing an agenda on productive aging, focusing on three primary forms of productive engagement: employment, volunteerism/civic engagement, and caregiving. These are activities that produce goods and services, whether paid for or not, and that have effects beyond individuals to families, communities, and society. Older adults who engage in these activities make important economic and social contributions, though these contributions are often undervalued. This agenda on productive aging builds on the results of a CSD-sponsored symposium where leading gerontologists from many academic disciplines discussed older adults as a …

Prevalence And Factors Associated With Practice Of Modern Contraceptive Methods Among Currently Married Women In District Naushahro Feroze, S Ali, S Rozi, M A. Mahmood

Community Health Sciences

Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with practice of modern contraceptive methods among currently married women of reproductive age group (15-49 years) in District Naushahro Feroze.Methods: A community based cross-sectional survey was conducted from May to June 2000. We interviewed 420 currently married women of reproductive age group (15-49) years. Information regarding socio-demographic factors, economic condition, their source of information for the message of family planning and reason of using any modern contraceptive method.Results: The prevalence of modern contraceptive method was 27.9%. Final multiple logistic regression analysis showed that with husband agreement (OR, 5.4; 95% CI 2.2-13.2), women …

Risk Factors Of Major Noncommunicable Diseases In Bahrain. The Need For A Surveillance System, Randah R. Hamadeh

Saudi Medical Journal

Noncommunicable diseases NCDs are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in Bahrain. The review examines the prevalence of risk factors of major NCDs from the available literature and determines the impact of the rapid socio economic changes on their burden. It further recommends ways of improving their reporting and monitoring. Smoking, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, physical activity and nutrition are considered. The review points out that data on some of the factors is available but deficient for others. The call for the establishment of an integrated surveillance system using the World Health Organization STEPwise approach is stressed.

Health Hazards Of Cement Dust, Sultan A. Meo

Saudi Medical Journal

ven in the 21st century, millions of people are working daily in a dusty environment. They are exposed to different types of health hazards such as fume, gases and dust, which are risk factors in developing occupational disease. Cement industry is involved in the development of structure of this advanced and modern world but generates dust during its production. Cement dust causes lung function impairment, chronic obstructive lung disease, restrictive lung disease, pneumoconiosis and carcinoma of the lungs, stomach and colon. Other studies have shown that cement dust may enter into the systemic circulation and thereby reach the essentially all …

Relationship Between Plasma Angiotensinii, Leptin And Arterial Blood Pressure, Awdah M. Al-Hazimi, Ahmad Y. Syiamic

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Obesity and hypertension are 2 closely associated conditions and obesity probably predisposed to hypertension. The mechanism of the association between obesity and hypertension is not clear. The aim of the present study was to clarify the relationship between blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), serum angiotensinII (AGII) and serum leptin levels and to investigate the relation between serum AGII and leptin. This study also aimed to rule out if there is a difference in serum AGII and leptin levels between lean and obese hypertensive females. METHODS: We measured fasting serum AGII and leptin levels in 16 normotensive lean …

The Influence Of Delay On Perforation In Childhood Appendicitis. A Retrospective Analysis Of 58 Cases, I. F. Ozguner, B. I. Buyukayavuz, M. C. Savas

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Appendicitis is the most common non-traumatic surgical abdominal disorder in children aged 2-years or older. It is generally believed that delay in diagnosis and surgery of acute appendicitis is associated with a more advanced stage of disease and a higher morbidity. The aim of this retrospective study was to document the clinical features of acute appendicitis (AA), and to describe the factors associated with appendiceal perforation (AP) among children. METHODS: This study included 58 patients who underwent emergency appendectomy during the period January 1998 through to December 2002, Suleyman Demirel University Hospital, Isparta, Turkey. They were proven to have …

Terminology In Diabetes; An Example Of Resistance To Change, Saleh A. Aldasouqi, Ali S. Alzahrani

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Understanding The Glory Of God Through The Expository Preaching By Young Sun Park, Young Han Park

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to understand the glory of God through the expository preaching by Young Sun Park. The reason I write this thesis is that I was called and challenged to be a preacher and pastor by God, after listening to the sermon by my pastor, Young Sun Park.

What does it mean to bring Glory to God?

How can it be realized? God the Father took glory through the ministry and personality of His Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. God receives glory by saving sinners and by our obedient living which can be demonstrated through worship …

Bs News

Building Services Engineering

No abstract provided.

Insecurity And Lack Of Funds Hamper Progress On Afghan Health Service, Khabir Ahmed

Department of Surgery Docs

Ambitious Afghan Government plans to provide basic health-care services to 25 million
Afghan people who have one of the lowest health standards in the world are being
hampered by a lack of funds and mounting insecurity, government and humanitarian officials
said. Abdullah Sherzai, Deputy Minister of Public Health, told the Bulletin that his ministry
was still waiting for almost half the funds needed for this year's budget alone. Donors, like
USAID and The World Bank, have approved the Afghan Government plan.

Cooperation Of Different Neuronal Systems During Hand Sign Recognition, A Nakamura, B Maess, Tr Knösche, Et Al

School of Psychology

Hand signs with symbolic meaning can often be utilized more successfully than words to communicate an intention; however, the underlying brain mechanisms are undefined. The present study using magnetoencephalography (MEG) demonstrates that the primary visual, mirror neuron, social recognition and object recognition systems are involved in hand sign recognition. MEG detected well-orchestrated multiple brain regional electrical activity among these neuronal systems. During the assessment of the meaning of hand signs, the inferior parietal, superior temporal sulcus (STS) and inferior occipitotemporal regions were simultaneously activated. These three regions showed similar time courses in their electrical activity, suggesting that they work together …

Serum Lipids Of Physically Active Adults Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acid–Enriched Eggs Or Conventional Eggs, Carrie A. Sindelar, Sarah B. Scheerger, Sheri L. Plugge, Kent M. Eskridge, Rosemary C. Wander, Nancy M. Lewis

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

This study was designed to compare the effects of the consumption of one omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)–enriched egg or one conventional egg on serum lipids in physically active adults. A total of 12 adults (mean age 33 ± 7 years, mean body mass index [BMI] 24 ± 3) were recruited, and dietary treatments were randomly assigned. After a 2-week lead-in period (baseline), participants received each 4-week treatment in a crossover arrangement with a 4-week washout period between treatments. Participants completed a 3-day food record at baseline and during each treatment period. Food records were analyzed for carbohydrates, protein, …

Impact Of Antibiotic Usage On Resistance In Microorganisms; Urinary Tract Infections With E-Coli As A Case In Point, N Sabir, Erum Khan, L Sheikh, Rumina Hasan

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Objectives:
In this study, we sought to establish a correlation between consumption of flouoroquinolones in our hospital and the emergence of ofloxacin resistant strains of E. coli in the urinary specimens. Data of all urinary samples, received at Aga Khan University Hospital between January 1995 and December 2002, was retrieved and analyzed. Specimens yielding E-coli as an isolate were included in this study.
Methods:
E. coli Isolates showing >103 colonies were identified using standard microbiological techniques. Antibiotic susceptibility of E. coli was tested using Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. Antimicrobial usage data, obtained through hospital Pharmacy as unit utilized per …

Reconstituting The Law Of The Workplace In An Era Of Self-Regulation, Cynthia L. Estlund

ExpressO

As the reach of collective bargaining has shrunk in recent decades, the domain of employment law – of judicially-enforceable individual rights and administratively-enforced regulatory standards – has expanded. Both branches of employment law have seen the rise of employer “self-regulation” – internal systems for enforcement of rights and regulatory standards – and of legal inducements to self-regulation in the form of reduced public oversight or sanctions. In the shift from “self-governance” to “self-regulation,” employees have lost their institutional voices and are losing the protective oversight of courts and public agencies. In this article Professor Estlund looks for ways not to …

The New Neurobiology Of Severe Psychiatric Disorders And Its Implications For Laws Governing Involuntary Commitment And Treatment, E Fuller Torrey, Ken Kress

ExpressO

Medical advances have led to statutory changes and common law overrulings. This paper argues that such changes are now needed for laws governing the involuntary commitment and treatment of individuals with severe psychiatric disorders. Recent advances in the understanding of the neurobiology of these disorders have rendered obsolete many assumptions underlying past statutes and legal decisions. This is illustrated by using schizophrenia as an example and examining two influential cases: California’s Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (1969) and Wisconsin’s Lessard decision (1972). It is concluded that laws governing involuntary commitment and treatment need to be updated to incorporate the current neurobiological understanding of …

Network Anomaly Detection Using Management Information Base (Mib) Network Traffic Variables, Jun Li

Dissertations

In this dissertation, a hierarchical, multi-tier, multiple-observation-window, network anomaly detection system (NADS) is introduced, namely, the MIB Anomaly Detection (MAD) system, which is capable of detecting and diagnosing network anomalies (including network faults and Denial of Service computer network attacks) proactively and adaptively. The MAD system utilizes statistical models and neural network classifier to detect network anomalies through monitoring the subtle changes of network traffic patterns. The process of measuring network traffic pattern is achieved by monitoring the Management Information Base (Mifi) II variables, supplied by the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) LI. The MAD system then converted each monitored …

Modeling Contaminant Transport And Fate And Subsequent Impacts On Ecosystems, Ming Fan

Dissertations

Assessing risks associated with the release of metals into the environment and managing remedial activities requires simulation tools that depict speciation and risk with accurate mechanistic models and well-defined transport parameters. Such tools need to address the following processes: (1) aqueous speciation, (2) distribution mechanisms, (3) transport, and (4) ecological risk. The primary objective of this research is to develop a simulation tool that accounts for these processes. Speciation in the aqueous phase can be assessed with geochemical equilibrium models, such as MINEQL+. Furthermore, metal distribution can be addressed mechanistically. Studies with Pb sorption to amorphous aluminum (HAG), iron (HFO), …

Modeling Usage Of An Online Research Community, Yi Zhang

Dissertations

Although online communities have been thought of as a new way for collaboration across geographic boundaries in the scientific world, they have a problem attracting people to keep visiting. The main purpose of this study is to understand how people behave in such communities, and to build and evaluate tools to stimulate engagement in a research community. These tools were designed based on a research framework of factors that influence online participation and relationship development.

There are two main objectives for people to join an online community, information sharing and interpersonal relationship development, such as friends or colleagues. The tools …

Toxicity Of Manufactured Particulate Materials On Plant Root Growth, Ling Yang

Dissertations

The rapid development of particle technology and the growing use of particulate materials in industries are bringing large amounts of manufactured particles into the environment. Epidemiological studies suggest that fine particles (particles with aerodynamic diameter smaller than 2.5 μm, i.e., PM_2.5) have an association with various adverse health effects in humans. Mass studies have been performed on the toxicity and toxicological mechanisms of airborne particles such as PM_2.5 and PM₁₀, but there are very few investigations which contribute to the knowledge base on biological implications of manufactured particulate materials. Up to now, the published toxicity …

Fundamentals Of Community Health Centers, Jessamyn Taylor

National Health Policy Forum

This background paper examines the dominant model of federal grant funding for primary care in the health care safety net: the community health center. It describes the history of the health center program and highlights key policy issues influencing health centers, such as Medicaid payment policies and medically underserved area designations. The paper also examines the recent presidential initiative to expand health centers, including a review of the process used to identify new grantees, an assessment of remaining gaps in capacity, an exploration of continuing challenges, and a discussion of unresolved policy questions.

Front Matter, Marriage &. Families

Marriage and Families

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Richardson, Kelly. Big Red Cards Gaining Flexibility
• Clark, Ashlee. Plus/Minus Grading on Hold
• Green, Tavia. Singing on the Hill – Athena Cage
• Wilson, Kat. Students Spend Summer Studying Abroad
• Clark, Ashlee. Step Up Program Aims to Help Black Student Retention
• Defacing Property Shows Disdain for Memorial – Guthrie Bell Tower
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: Liberal Voice on Western’s Campus
• Lockhart, Dana, Brandon Copeland & Matthew Pava. Former Student Government Association Officers Speak Up, Feel Misled by Nick Todd
• Ogden, Stephen. Another Student Bothered by …

A Report From The Forum Session "Implementing The New Medicare Drug Benefit: Challenges And Opportunities For States", Judith D. Moore

National Health Policy Forum

The National Health Policy Forum convened a meeting on July 22, 2004 to discuss state-based challenges associated with implementing the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA). The meeting brought together an extremely insightful and experienced group of current and former state officials and other experts to discuss key issues. In keeping with its tradition of promoting a frank, off-the-record exchange on health policy issues, NHPF does not normally prepare written summaries or reports of meetings. However, because this meeting provided vivid illustrations of the importance of state-federal collaboration for the successful implementation of the new Medicare drug benefit, …

Daily Eastern News: August 31, 2004, Eastern Illinois University

August

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 029, Number 05, August 31, 2004, Grand Valley State University

2004-2005, Volume 29

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.