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Analysis Of Global Radiotherapy Needs And Costs By Geographic Region And Income Level., E Zubizarreta, Jacob Van Dyk, Y Lievens

Oncology Publications

Recent years have seen various reviews on the lack of access to radiotherapy often based on geographic regions of the world such as Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America. Countries are often defined by their national income per capita levels based on World Bank definitions of high income, upper middle income, lower middle income and low income. Within the world regions, there are significant variations in gross national income (GNI) per capita among the different countries, and even within similar income levels, large variations exist. This report presents the actual status of radiotherapy and analyses the current …

Otter Realm, December 8, 2016, California State University, Monterey Bay

The Otter Realm

And Now What? -- Women and the Election -- A Journalism Journey -- Capstone Festival -- And Now What? Undocumented students in the age of Trump -- Post-Election Reflections -- Men's Basketball in Heartbreak Bay -- Dance Around! CSUMB's Dance Team performs in Salinas Parade of Lights -- Otters Struggle at the Season's Start -- Player Profile: Michael Loncaric, Senior, SBS, Rugby -- Sharp Nine Performs at World Theater: CSUMB band blends latin jazz with their own beats to create unique sound -- Chief Eats; Grandma's Kitchen, Seaside -- Otter Ebert: Nocturnal Animals & Fantastic Beasts -- Mending Monologues Holds …

Karl Tomlin V. Susan Glennon

2016 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

University Of Northern Iowa Elementary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Elementary Teacher Education Senate.

Documents - Elementary Senate

Meeting minutes from the Elementary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Lincoln County - Place Names, Robert M. Rennick

Robert M. Rennick Manuscript Collection

Place names of Lincoln County, Kentucky.

Student In Gwu Physician Assistant Studies Program Appreciates Commitment Of Professors, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

After months of studying anatomy, physiology and other healthcare topics in the Physician Assistant Studies program at Gardner-Webb University, Elizabeth Hawes (’18) of Valdese, N.C., welcomed the chance to apply her knowledge. The opportunity came in her Operating Room and Minor Surgery class. “In the midst of a rigorous summer semester, this class taught us to suture, scrub in and perform a number of small procedures,” she reflected.

2017, Camp Research Forum Book Of Abstracts, American Camp Association

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

This book includes 17 abstracts that will be presented at the 2017 American Camp Association (ACA) Research Forum to be held during the ACA annual conference in Albuquerque, NM from February 21-24. Twelve of these abstracts have been grouped into logical areas and will be verbally presented in four sessions.

Population Demographics And Sexual Reproduction Potential Of The Pillar Coral, Dendrogyra Cylindrus, On The Florida Reef Tract, Lystina Kabay

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

The pillar coral, Dendrogyra cylindrus, has been commonly described as widely distributed, but rare throughout its geographical range in the Caribbean. Having recently been listed as Threatened under the US Endangered Species Act, an understanding of population status is needed to promote species conservation and population recovery. Previous to this study the status of the pillar coral population in the state waters of Florida, U.S.A, was relatively unknown primarily due to few colonies being recorded and no comprehensive summary of population abundance, distribution or health being completed. Along with various environmental and anthropogenic factors affecting the pillar coral population …

Flu Season And Vaccines - What You Need To Know, Adam Pope

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Encouraging Professional Competency Development Of Higher Education Administration Graduate Students Through Supervised Student Affairs Practice, Andrew S. Tinnin

Theses and Dissertations

Professional preparation and socialization of student affairs educators and their competency development is increasingly important in today's higher education environment (ACPA & NASPA, 2015; Janosik, Creamer, Hirt, Winston, Saunders, & Cooper, 2003; Schuh, Jones, & Harper, 2010). This professional preparation often occurs during graduate programs in higher education administration, and features a supervised practice component (CAS, 2012; Janosik, Cooper, Sauders, & Hirt, 2015). The purpose of this grounded theory study is to explore the process of competency development of higher education administration graduate students as part of their professional socialization into the student affairs profession. The intent of the study …

Emu Today, December 8, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

The Weekly Challenger, December 8, 2016, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The December 8, 2016, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

Pharmacotherapeutic Considerations For Individuals With Down Syndrome, Erik Hefti

Harrisburg University Faculty Works

Down syndrome (DS; trisomy 21) is the most common survivable disorder due to aneuploidy. Individuals with DS may experience multiple comorbid health problems including congenital heart defects, endocrine abnormalities, skin and dental problems, seizure disorders, leukemia, dementia, and obesity. These associated conditions may necessitate pharmacotherapeutic management with various drugs. The complex pathobiology of DS may alter drug disposition and drug response in some individuals. For example, reports have documented increased rates of adverse drug reactions in patients with DS treated for leukemia and dementia. Intellectual disability resulting from DS may impact adherence to medication regimens. In this review, we highlight …

The Theoretical Application And Comparison Of The Olfactory Sensory Organs In Swine Vs Canines For Accelerant And Explosives Detection, Naomi M. Sigler

Honors Theses

Swine may be able to work alongside scent detection canines, or replace them completely, in the scent detection field. Miniature pigs are the focus of this study since their larger counterparts can cause damage to potential evidence and to the scene itself. Ignitable Liquid Residues (ILRs) are searched for in post-fire conditions, and unconsumed explosives are searched for in major transportation hubs. Swine have more functional olfactory genes and less pseudogenes than humans, canines, and mice. Swine also have a highly functioning and exceedingly organized olfactory system. Swine are social creatures, which allows them to bond with a distinct handler. …

Differences In Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine Prescriptions In Areas With & Without Large Universities, Heather Bacon

Honors Theses

This investigative study is examining trends in stimulant prescribing for several Michigan counties. An ex-post facto design was used to determine trends in the amount of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine dispensed in four Michigan counties containing large universities and two Michigan counties not containing large universities over the years 2007-2012. The study found suggestive evidence that there is an increasing trend of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine prescriptions filled in both counties with and without large universities. Suggestive evidence was also found that counties with large universities display a greater average amount of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine dispensed than counties without large universities for the years 2007-2012. Because the study …

Hawks' Herald -- Dec. 8 , 2016, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.

The Pacifican December 8, 2016, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

Formulation And Characterization Of An Apigenin-Phospholipid Phytosome (Aplc) For Improved Solubility, In Vivo Bioavailability, And Antioxidant Potential, Darshan R. Telange, Arun T. Patin, Anil M. Pethe, Harshal Fegade, Sridhar Anand, Vivek S. Dave

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

The apigenin-phospholipid phytosome (APLC) was developed to improve the aqueous solubility, dissolution, in vivo bioavailability, and antioxidant activity of apigenin. The APLC synthesis was guided by a full factorial design strategy, incorporating specific formulation and process variables to deliver an optimized product. The design-optimized formulation was assayed for aqueous solubility, in vitro dissolution, pharmacokinetics, and antioxidant activity. The pharmacological evaluation was carried out by assessing its effects on carbon tetrachloride-induced elevation of liver function marker enzymes in a rat model. The antioxidant activity was assessed by studying its effects on the liver antioxidant marker enzymes. The developed model was validated …

Speaking Of David Kaye…, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Taking Advantage Of Opportunities, Matt Lostocco

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Economic Opportunity And Young Adult Mortality: Variations By Race/Ethnicity And Gender, Jocelyn Mineo

Honors Projects

This study examines the relationship between economic opportunity and adolescent and young adult mortality in the United States. In addition, this study explores other variables, such as social support and rurality, and their link to young adult mortality rates. First, we examined the link between economic opportunity and all-cause mortality rates for youth ages 15 to 34 in the United States. Given the increasing racial and ethnic diversity of America’s youth, we pay particular attention to race/ethnic differences. We also examine the differences in mortality by gender.

The Cowl - V.81 - N.12 - Dec 8, 2016

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol 81 - No. 12 - December 8, 2016. 28 pages.

How Does The Amount Of Recess Impact Student Behavior In The Kindergarten Classroom?, Theresa Phillippo

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

The research question answered in this study was, how does the amount of recess impact student behavior in the kindergarten classroom? The author used a mixed methods approach to conduct action research within the kindergarten classroom and presents data including kindergarten teacher reflections, an educator survey, an administrator interview, and five target behaviors tallied before, during, and after implementing additional recesses into the school day. The teacher’s findings then echo what was found in the literature. The study is synthesized and conclusions are drawn in answer to the guiding question.

Lingnan Gardeners Newsletter (No. 25) = 嶺南彩園通訊 (第25期), Lingnan Gardeners, Kwan Fong Cultural Research And Development Programme, Lingnan University

Lingnan Gardeners Newsletter 嶺南彩園通訊

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What Do You Need To Get Male Partners Of Pregnant Women Tested For Hiv In Resource Limited Settings? The Baby Shower Cluster Randomized Trial, Echezona Ezeanolue, Michael Obiefune, Wei Yang, Chinenye Ezeanolue, Jennifer R. Pharr, Alice Osuji, Amaka Ogidi Aaron, Hunt, Dina Patel, Gbenga Ogedegbe John, Ehiri

Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research

Male partner involvement has the potential to increase uptake of interventions to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT). Finding cultural appropriate strategies to promote male partner involvement in PMTCT programs remains an abiding public health challenge. We assessed whether a congregation-based intervention, the Healthy Beginning Initiative (HBI), would lead to increased uptake of HIV testing among male partners of pregnant women during pregnancy. A cluster-randomized controlled trial of forty churches in Southeastern Nigeria randomly assigned to either the HBI (intervention group; IG) or standard of care referral to a health facility (control group; CG) was conducted. Participants in the IG …

Safety And Efficacy Of Eswl Lithotripsy As A Primary Modality Of Treatment For Upper Ureteric Stones: A 5-Year Experience, Ahmed Abdulameer Alwan, Falah Mahdi Ali

Muthanna Medical Journal

Urinary stone disease is a major health care problem due to its high prevalence and incidence. The aim of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ESWL lithotripsy as a primary modality of treatment for upper ureteric stones. From October 2011 to October 2016, 400 patients (300 male and 100 female) with upper ureteral stones were admitted to Al-Diwaniya teaching hospital, urology unit and enrolled in this study, their age range from 18 to 65 years with a mean age of 40 ± 3 years. All patients were evaluated by history, physical examination, laboratory investigation (including urinalysis, …

Allelic Variation In Cxcl16 Determines Cd3+ T Lymphocyte Susceptibility To Equine Arteritis Virus Infection And Establishment Of Long-Term Carrier State In The Stallion, Sanjay Sarkar, Ernest Bailey, Yun Young Go, R. Frank Cook, Ted Kalbfleisch, John E. Eberth, R. Lakshman Chelvarajan, Kathleen M. Shuck, Sergey Artiushin, Peter J. Timoney, Udeni B. R. Balasuriya

Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center Faculty Publications

Equine arteritis virus (EAV) is the causative agent of equine viral arteritis (EVA), a respiratory, systemic, and reproductive disease of horses and other equid species. Following natural infection, 10–70% of the infected stallions can become persistently infected and continue to shed EAV in their semen for periods ranging from several months to life. Recently, we reported that some stallions possess a subpopulation(s) of CD3⁺ T lymphocytes that are susceptible to in vitro EAV infection and that this phenotypic trait is associated with long-term carrier status following exposure to the virus. In contrast, stallions not possessing the CD3⁺ T …

Ca2+/Calmodulin/Mlck Pathway Initiates, And Rhoa/Rock Maintains, The Internal Anal Sphincter Smooth Muscle Tone., Satish Rattan

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Inadequacies Of The Imprisoned Mentally Ill: Barriers To Sufficient Care, Elizabeth A. Mittett

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Wealth And Cardiovascular Health: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Wealth-Related Inequalities In The Awareness, Treatment And Control Of Hypertension In High-, Middle- And Low-Income Countries., Benjamin Palafox, Martin Mckee, Dina Balabanova, Khalid F. Khalid, Alvaro Jr Avezum, Ahmad Bahonar, Noorhassim Noorhassim, Jephat Chifamba, Clara K. Chow, Daniel J. Corsi, Gilles R. Dagenais, Rafael Diaz, Rajeev Gupta, Romaina Iqbal, Manmeet Kaur, Rasha Khatib, Annamarie Kruger, Iolanthe Marike Kruger, Fernando Lanas, Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo, Fu Minfan, Viswanathan Mohan, Prem K. Mony, Aytekin Oguz, Lia M. Palileo-Villanueva, Pablo Perel, Paul Poirier, Sumathy Rangarajan, Lei Rensheng, Annika Rosengren, Biju Soman, David Stuckler, S. V. Subramania, Koon Teo, Lungiswa P. Tsolekile, Andreas Wielgosz, Peng Yaguang, Karen Yeates, Mo Yongzhen, Khalid Yusoff, Rita Yusuf, Afzalhussein Yusufali, Katarzyna Zatońska, Salim Yusuf

Community Health Sciences

BACKGROUND:

Effective policies to control hypertension require an understanding of its distribution in the population and the barriers people face along the pathway from detection through to treatment and control. One key factor is household wealth, which may enable or limit a household's ability to access health care services and adequately control such a chronic condition. This study aims to describe the scale and patterns of wealth-related inequalities in the awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in 21 countries using baseline data from the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology study.

METHODS:

A cross-section of 163,397 adults aged 35 to 70 …