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A Narrative Review Of Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery: From Pipedreams To Pancreatoduodenectomies, Domenech Asbun, Nuria Lluis Vinas, Ramon Jimenez, Horacio Asbun

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Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become a standard approach to surgical disease of the abdomen. However, minimally invasive pancreatic surgery (MIPS) has been more difficult to establish, given the characteristic complexities of pancreatic operations. There are furthermore ongoing questions regarding the best clinical scenarios in which to use minimally invasive approaches. The history is complex and the field continues to evolve. This review follows the historical path of MIPS in pancreatic surgery and furthermore examines current points of controversy.

Methods: A review of the literature was undertaken to identify landmark papers along the development of MIPS as well as historical …

Chanticleer | June 2024, Jacksonville State University

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أثر الدين العام على عرض النقد في العراق للمدة(2004-2022), علاء حسين علي, حيدر طالب موسى

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يخضع الدين العام لاختلافات بين المدارس الكبرى في الفكر الاقتصادي، والفكر الكلاسيكي والكينزي، وكل مدرسة تنظر إلى الدين العام من منظور مختلف من حيث تأثير الدين العام على التوازن الاقتصادي والاجتماعي, ويختلف الدين الداخلي عن الدين الخارجي للاقتصاد ككل من حيث أن الفائض الاقتصادي ينتقل بين الأجيال, داخل الدولة أو بين دولة ودولة أخرى، يعد الدين العام المحلي أحد المتغيرات الاقتصادية المؤثرة على تحركات عرض النقد من خلال تأثير الدين العام المحلي على أسعار الفائدة وعلى احتياطيات السيولة التي تشكل أساس السياسة النقدية، وهي وما يركز عليه البحث لذلك ركز على دراسة تأثير الدين العام الداخلي على المعروض النقدي بالنسبة …

Parting Comments From The Outgoing Editor, Steven N. Waller Ph.D.

Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies

This short reflective essay captures several transitional thoughts as Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies transitions the editorship of the journal. The following pages offer an examination of the strengths/assets of the journal as well as a “snapshot” of some of the challenges the journal has faced in the last five years. There are several recommendations offered to continue moving the journal forward. Implementation of these suggestions are contingent upon the incoming editor’s and Board of Directors review and approval. Most important need is to think strategically about the sustainability of …

Efficiency Of 7-Dehydrocholesterol Vitamin-D3 Complex Cream For Xerosis And Pruritus In Elderly Women, Yulia Farida Yahya, Meirina Rahmadini, Pandu Haryo Jatmiko, M. Afif Baskara Emirzon, Dewa Ayu Bulan Nabila, Yuli Kurniawati, Theresia Lumban Toruan, Nur Riviati

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Xerosis and pruritus (XP) are the most common skin conditions in the elderly, manifesting clinically as roughness, scales, fissures, and mild-to-severe itching. Vitamin D improves skin hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and regulates the immune system. We aimed to determine the efficiency of topical 7-dehydrocholesterol (DHC)-vitamin D3 complex cream in elderly patients with XP.

Methods: An experimental phase III study was performed on elderly women with XP from December 2021 to March 2022 at the Geriatric Dermatology Clinic of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang. Inclusion criteria were age older than 55 years, healthy or with comorbidity. The exclusion …

Chronic Cutaneous Chromoblastomycosis: A Rare Case, Nanda Earlia, Mimi Maulida, Risna Handriani, Reno Keumalazia Kamarlis, Aldilla Pradistha

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a rare, chronic granulomatous and suppurative skin infection classified as a subcutaneous mycosis. CBM has a poor prognosis with a low cure rate and a high recurrence rate. The lack of scientific data regarding the diagnosis and treatment of CBM also presents a challenge for clinicians in treating this disease. Appropriate therapy can increase the cure rate and prevent disease recurrence.

Case Illustration: A 66-year-old woman presented with swelling in her left arm since the last 18 years due to wood-related injuries. There were multiple well-defined hyperkeratotic verrucous plaques, papules, and nodules, measuring 6-10 …

The Effect Of The Claim Recovery Process On Claim Payments In Insurance, Aulia Yasmin, Karin Amelia Safitri, Fachri Muslim

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

The policies and tactics used by an insurance company to effectively handle and recover claims are referred to as the claim recovery process policy. Ensuring total operational stability, preserving customer satisfaction, and limiting financial losses all depend on this approach. The recovery process policy is covered in this study along with how it affects how well a corporation manages risk. A review of the literature and interviews with many employees are part of the research methodology. It was discovered that one of the insurance companies in Indonesia still needed to improve (digitize) its current policy regarding the recovery process. This …

Karakteristik Pasien Rinitis Alergi Dengan Hasil Uji Cukit Kulit Positif Yang Berobat Di Poliklinik Tht-Kl Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh, T. Husni T.R, Cut Murzalina, Elvia Elvia, Dina Alia, Rezania Razali, Siti Nur Annisa, Teuku Romi Imansyah Putra, Rika Farhana

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disease mediated by IgE in the nasal mucosa, resulting from allergen sensitization and causing various clinical symptoms. The skin prick test is the primary diagnostic technique used to detect specific IgE antibodies against allergenic proteins and peptides. The incidence of allergic rhinitis in Indonesia ranges from approximately 1.5% to 12.4% and increases every year. This study aims to determine the characteristics of allergic rhinitis sufferers with positive skin prick test results who received treatment at the ENT outpatient service of Zainoel Abidin Regional General Hospital (RSUDZA) Banda Aceh from January 2019 to March …

Two-Point Compression Pocus Sebagai Metode Diagnosis Dini Trombosis Vena Dalam Proksimal, Edwin Ti Ramadan, Sausan Hana Maharani, Rahmat Cahyanur, Dimas Priantono, Wulyo Rajabto

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), especially in the proximal part of the lower extremity, might progress to pulmonary embolism and be fatal. Therefore, it is crucial to prompt the diagnosis of DVT in the emergency room (ER). Due to its efficiency and patient convenience, duplex ultrasound has become the preferred diagnostic method for DVT. Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) was known as a simpler and faster way to use ultrasonography at the bedside. The two-point compression method has become frequently used due to its ability to take less time for examination, yet there are still concerns about its accuracy. This study was conducted …

Sindrom Kardiovaskular-Ginjal-Metabolik: Konsep Terkini Untuk Klinisi, Muhammad Yamin, Harits Adi Putra

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a systemic abnormality resulting from complex pathophysiological interactions among cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic risk factors, particularly diabetes mellitus and obesity. In clinical practice, the management of CKM syndrome encounters some significant challenges, including the lack of clinicians’ knowledge regarding the most up-to-date therapy, limited drug availability, and restrictions on health insurance. Those issues potentially lead to a rise in morbidity and mortality rates of patients with CKM syndrome. This article elucidates the most updated concept of CKM syndrome regarding its pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, and treatment based on clinical stages ranging from stage 0 …

Implementation Of Specific Nutrition Interventions To Prevent Stunting In Pregnant Women In The Oesapa Community Health Center Area East Nusa Tenggara, Septa Katmawanti, Oktavia Sri Wahyuni, Farah Paramita, Agung Kurniawan, Siti Khuzaimah

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

Policies related to stunting prevention have been in place since 2013. However, the prevalence of stunting in East Nusa Tenggara Province is still the highest in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022. One of the areas in the province where the prevalence decreased from 2021 to 2022 is Kupang City. Oesapa Community Health Centre was appointed by the Indonesian Ministry of Health as a pilot health centre representing Kupang City. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of specific nutritional interventions for handling stunting based on the variables of communication, bureaucratic structure, resources, and disposition in the target …

Ai In The Hospitality, Travel, And Tourism Industries, An Opportunity Or A Threat?, Efin Shu

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact on the way people do business around the world, including in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries. Despite the promising capabilities presented by AI technology, this technology also presents some threats to these industries. The primary risk lies in the reduction of human talent and the elimination of jobs. This creates a dilemma whether to keep up with this technology or withhold from it. Therefore, this study explores recommendations to the stakeholders in these industries regarding their future strategies in light of the opportunities and threats presented by this technology. The data …

Knowledge And Attitudes Of Food Hosters Towards Personal Hygiene And Description Of The Existence Of E. Coli And Salmonella Sp In Pesantren, Siti Muthi’Ah Azzahro, Milliyantri Elvandari, Eka Andriani

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Personal hygiene is a health practice carried out when processing food. Lack of implementation of personal hygiene will have an impact on a person's health, such as experiencing food poisoning. The growth of a person's personal hygiene practices can be influenced by knowledge and attitudes. This research explores the knowledge and attitudes of food handlers towards personal hygiene using qualitative and quantitative approaches. A quantitative approach was performed with a cross-sectional design and a qualitative with a descriptive design. Sampling was taken using a total sampling technique, thereby, all food handlers were sampled, resulting in 30 respondents. Data analysis was …

Effect Of Steam And Microwave Blanching Against Enzymatic Browning Of Chilled Saba Banana (Musa Spp., Bbb), Mansoor Abdul Hamid, See Chee Hian, Oslida Martony, Mazarina Devi

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

The browning process, either enzymatic or non-enzymatic, is commonly used in food processing. Most browning process is avoided to maintain the food products' quality. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of steam blanching and microwave blanching against the enzymatic browning of chilled Saba bananas (Musa spp., BBB). The steam and microwave blanching in a range of 3 to 11 minutes and 30 to 90 seconds, respectively, were carried out to investigate the efficiency of deactivating the activity of the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO). The results indicated that steam blanching for 7 minutes (SB7) and microwave blanching for …

Utilization Of Patin Fish Oil As An Additional Ingredient In Making Shredded Cookies, Agung Arif Gunawan, Arina Luthfini Lubis+N6, Syafira Melania

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Shark catfish, a common freshwater species found in Koto Masjid village, is renowned for its high fat content which primarily consists of unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In this research experiment, shark catfish oil was incorporated as an additional ingredient in shredded cookies. The objective was to evaluate organoleptic aspects such as taste, scent, texture, and color of shredded cookies using the hedonic quality test scale and hedonic test. Statistical analysis involved the Kruskal-Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney test. The study involved 25 examiners, including 10 trained and 15 …

Impact Of Infancy Conditions On Physical Growth Of Children Under-Five, Claudia Azhari, Yeni Mahwati, Yeni Suryamah, Arfian Hikmat Ramdan

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

Children under five years old is the age group most vulnerable to several health problems. It is important to evaluate the impact of infancy condition on their physical growth. This research aimed to examine the impact of infancy condition on the physical growth of children under-five years old. The unmatched case-control study was conducted in Puskesmas Griya Antapani areas, Bandung from May to July, 2023. A total of 112 children aged under 5 years were included in this study (56 cases and 56 control). The analysis used multivariate logistic regression to determine adjusted odds ratios (OR). The results showed that …

Determinants Of Utilization Of Covid-19 Vaccination Services For Pregnant Women, Risa Septi Astutik, Ayun Sriatmi, Eka Yunila Fatmasari

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in the death rate of pregnant women. The government is taking preventive action by providing COVID-19 vaccination to pregnant women in accordance with the Circular Letter of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia HK.02.01/I/2007/2021. Even though it has been carried out for 2 months, vaccination coverage is still low, especially in Temanggung Regency. This study aims to determine behavioral determinants in the use of COVID-19 vaccination services for pregnant women. This research uses an analytical survey method with a quantitative approach through a cross-sectional study. Taking 200 samples using the …

Knowledge Of Tour Guides In The Sekumpul Waterfall Regarding Occupational Health And Safety, Made Adhyatma Prawira Natha Kusuma, Ni Luh Gede Aris Maytadewi, Luh Putu Wulandari Artha, Rut Wiratami

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

Occupational health and safety is an important thing to pay attention to in any activity, one of which is in the tourism sector. In the world of tourism, many tourism activities are offered by tourism business actors, which must pay attention to the health and safety of the tourism offered. The purpose of this study was to see the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of tour guides at the Sekumpul Waterfall tour, Buleleng Regency, Bali regarding occupational health and safety. This research is a cross-sectional study using a descriptive-analytic approach with a one-group pretest-posttest research design. The sampling technique …

Assessment Of Emergency Exit Pathways And Fire Safety Measures In Football Stadium X: An Examination Following Indonesian Guidelines, Affan Al Maududi, Erianto Fanani, Marji Marji, Djoko Kustono

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

The most significant football stadium riot tragedy occurred at the National Stadium (Estadio Nacional) in Lima, Peru, resulting in 362 fatalities. The second largest tragedy transpired at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency, Indonesia, leading to 135 deaths. This research aims to evaluate the conformity of evacuation routes and fire protection systems at the one of Football Stadium in Greater Malang, in accordance with the standards and regulations applicable in Indonesia. This analytical descriptive study employs a quantitative research design. The research process involved examining the factual conditions on the ground and subsequently comparing the suitability of evacuation routes and fire …

Overview Smoking Behavior And Quality Of Life Of Sports Department Students, Faculty Of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Windi Chusniah Rachmawati, Suci Puspita Ratih, Dian Mawarni, Aulia Rizqia Az Zahra, Chabibah Ilmiyah, Fatiya Rizka Putri, Nurmila Kurnia, Raden Roro Jasmine Zhafirah Pribadi, Zahra Rizki Novitasari

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

According to the results of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) in 2021, there has been a considerable increase in the number of adult smokers over the past ten years, rising from 60.3 million in 2011 to 69.1 million in 2021, an increase of 8.8 million individuals. This study aims to compare the quality of life between actively smoking students and those who are exposed to passive smoking, examining their physical, psychological, social, and environmental health effects. The study utilized a sample of 100 respondents who completed a questionnaire on cigarette use and the WHOQOL quality of life assessment, covering …

The Effectivity Of Nutrition Education Using E-Booklet On Knowledge And Attitude About Anemia Among Adolescent Girls In Turen Malang, Farah Paramita, Windi Chusniah Rachmawati, Rany Ekawati, Haura Salwa Aulia Pherenis, Selsa Tri Septiani, Meisya Awaliahmunazila

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

One of the nutritional problems of adolescent female in Southeast Asia is iron deficiency anemia, with an estimated 25-40 percent of adolescent female experiencing mild to severe anemia. The impact of this on teenagers is a decline in academic abilities at school due to a lack of enthusiasm for learning and concentration on learning. This research aims to determine the effect of e-booklet anemia prevention media on young women at SMAN 1 Turen. This research uses an experimental method, namely a pre-experimental design with a one group pretest-posttest approach. The subjects of this research were 50 female students. The results …

Blood Pressure Analysis Based On Nutritional Status And Lifestyle In Employees With Hypertension, Yessy Kurniati, Aminuddin Syam, Wahiduddin Wahiduddin, Zaenal Zaenal, Ahmad Arif Hidayat

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

The incidence of hypertension continues to increase. Hypertension is related to lifestyle and nutritional status. This study aimed to analyze blood pressure based on the nutritional status and lifestyle of employees with hypertension. An analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted from July to September 2022 by recruiting all Hasanuddin University rectorate employees with hypertension. The total number of respondents in this study was 63 people. Data was collected by measuring blood pressure and anthropometry, while lifestyle risk factors were collected using a questionnaire. Pearson correlation was performed to measure the correlation between blood pressure and nutritional status. A …

Ethical Leadership And Its Role In Organizational Acuity Among Physical Education Teachers In Baghdad Education Directorates, Marwa Khalid Khaza’Al, Nuhad Mohammed Alwan, Abedalbait M. Alshorman

Modern Sport

The research aims to develop an Ethical Leadership Scale for physical education teachers in the Baghdad Education Directorates, and to prepare an Organizational Agility Scale for the same group. It also seeks to explore the relationship between ethical leadership and organizational agility among these teachers. The researchers employed a descriptive methodology using correlational techniques, as it suits the objectives of the study to address the research problem. This approach allows for the examination of the extent to which ethical leadership qualities and organizational agility are interrelated and how they manifest in the educational context of Baghdad. The researchers chose the …

Exploring The Impact Of Dark Chocolate Intake On Insulin Resistance, Stress Hormones, And Potassium Regulation, Reem Hussein Hamza, Maysaa Jalal Majeed, Muataz Fawzi Hussein

Modern Sport

The investigation into notable improvements in insulin resistance and the regulation of stress hormones, with a specific focus on potassium levels, constitutes a captivating field of research. This study aims to delve into the potential influence of consuming dark chocolate on these critical physiological aspects. In aims, this research endeavors to comprehensively examine and assess the potential significant improvements in insulin resistance and the regulation of stress hormones and potassium associated with the intake of dark chocolate. In materials and method, this study included 162 individuals aged between (40-60) years. they were divided into two groups. group one contains 80 …

The Effect Of Rehabilitative Exercises In A Sandy Environment On Improving The Range Of Motion Of The Knee Joint In Patients With Partial Meniscus (Medial) Tears Among Baghdad Volleyball Club Players, Riam Emad Jasim, Huda Badawi Shibeeb

Modern Sport

Rehabilitation exercises are one of the principles of sports rehabilitation for treating sports injuries, including partial meniscus tears. Injuries occurring in body regions and organs, especially the knee joint, reflect the flexibility and sudden movements of other joints and the body as a whole. This prompted the researchers to find effective opportunities to enhance the functionality of these organs and provide what they lack. One such method is rehabilitation exercises in a sandy environment, which provides a safe setting. The research goal is to prepare rehabilitation exercises in a sandy environment for volleyball players in Baghdad clubs who are suffering …

Testosterone And Cortisol Hormones Response And Some Functional Variables To Escalated Aerobic Physical Exercise With The Difference Of Biological Timing, Omar Aladdin Ahmed

Modern Sport

The current study aimed to: Detect the effect of physical effort of increasing intensity on a number of functional variables: testosterone, cortisol, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure in morning and evening times. As well as detecting the effect of the difference in morning and evening biological timing at times of rest and effort on a number of functional variables: testosterone, cortisol, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure rate. The descriptive approach was used for its suitability for the nature of the study. The sample consisted of (8) individuals selected randomly, aged between (21-23 years) who practiced sports activity. The …

The Effect Of An Educational Curriculum Using Virtual Reality Glasses In Improving Some Kinetic Abilities And Learning Freestyle Swimming For First-Year Primary School Students, Nour Adel Abid, Mawahib Hameed Noman, Khitam Mousa

Modern Sport

The study aimed to pay attention to and exploit the new technologies and modern devices in teaching freestyle swimming by directing children to develop their awareness and understanding of the technological development that the world is dealing with. The two researchers prepared an educational curriculum using virtual reality glasses in order to provide an environment similar to the real environment that simulates the perceptions of children’s minds in the world. Virtually to form a complete picture of freestyle swimming skills, and from here the problem came as a result of the children’s excessive attachment and passion to modern and advanced …

Exploring The Impact Of The Ketogenic Diet On Thyroid Function, Khamael Hasan Obaid, Maysaa Jalal Majeed

Modern Sport

This study aims to highlight the connection between thyroid health and the ketogenic diet. This study included 120 men aged between (25- 55) years, divided into two groups. Group one contains 70 men following a carbohydrate diet, and group two is 50 men who follow a ketogenic diet; both groups analyzed serum (TSH, T4, T3) and HbA1c.

A Pilot Study Of Nintedanib In Molecularly Selected Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Christine Auberle, Feng Gao, Mark Sloan, Daniel Morgensztern, Linda Winkler, Jeffrey P. Ward, Siddhartha Devarakonda, Timothy P. Rearden, Ramaswamy Govindan, Saiama N. Waqar

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Nintedanib is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR), platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR), and fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the response rate for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with mutations in

METHODS: Patients with advanced NSCLC previously treated with platinum-doublet chemotherapy with the above mutations were enrolled. Exclusion criteria included necrotic tumors with invasion of blood vessels, history of recent thromboembolic events, increased risk of bleeding or thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and weight loss >10% within past 6 months. Nintedanib was …

Motor Competence Is Related To Acquisition Of Error-Based But Not Reinforcement Learning In Children Ages 6 To 12, Jeffrey D Konrad, Natasha Marrus, Keith R Lohse, Kayla M Thuet, Catherine E Lang

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: An essential component of childhood development is increasing motor competence. Poor motor learning is often thought to underlie impaired motor competence, but this link is unclear in previous studies.

AIMS: Our aim was to test the relationship between motor competence and motor learning in the acquisition phase. Both reinforcement learning (RL) and error-based learning (EBL) were tested. We hypothesized that slower RL and slower EBL acquisition rates would relate to lower motor competence.

METHODS AND PROCEDURES: Eighty-six participants ages 6-12 performed a target throwing task under RL and EBL conditions. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children - 2nd edition …