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Value of Physical Examination in the Diagnosis of Developmental Hip Dislocation in Preterm Infants

Background: Developmental dislocation of the hip joint is among joint abnormalities and lack of its early diagnosis leads to irre-versible complications and disabilities. Methods: The current cross sectional study was conducted on 210 eighteen - month - old premature infants. Premature infants at termgestationalagewereexaminedbyaneonatologistandunderwentasonographicscanningbyaskilledradiologist. Theresults of the physical examination and ultrasound reports were collected and analyzed. Results: In the clinical assessment, hip joint examination was diagnosed abnormal in 22 cases (10.4%) and joint dislocation was diagnosedbyultrasonographicexaminationin17patients(8.1%). Inonehigh-riskcase,despitenormalclinicalexamination(0.48%), the dislocation was diagnosed by ultrasonographic evaluation. There was a signiﬁcant relationship between hip dislocation rate, andreducedmeangestationalageandbirthweight(P< 0.05). Thedislocationprevalenceinthetwinswassigniﬁcantlymorethan that of other infants (P = 0.001). In the current study, there was no statistically signiﬁcant relationship between gender, family history, oligohydramnios, presentation, and type of delivery with joint dislocation (P > 0.05). In diagnosis of joint dislocation, clinical examination (the results of the Ortolani and the Barlow tests) had sensitivity of 94% and speciﬁcity of 97% compared with sonography; the positive and negative predictive values were 73% and 99%, respectively. Conclusions: Clinicalexaminationhashighsensitivityandspeciﬁcityforearlydiagnosisof developmentalhipdislocation. If there areriskfactors,ultrasonographicscanningisrecommendeddespitenormalphysicalexamination,andultrasoundisnotnecessary in case of normal physical examination and the absence of risk factors. Resultsof thesonographyshowedthatthemeangesta-tional age and birth weight were signiﬁcantly lower in the group with hip dislocation than the normal group. Results of the sonography showed that the prevalence of dislocation in the twin babies was signiﬁcantly higher
Assessment of nurses’ perceptions and adherence to five moments of hand hygiene in selected units at a University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda

Background: About 1.4 million people worldwide are affected by hand hygiene-associated infections from healthcare providers, and altered perceptions might be the contributory factor. Objective: To assess nurses’ perceptions and adherence to the “five moments of hand hygiene” in selected units at a University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. A sample size of 84 nurses was selected using convenience sampling. The perceptions survey questionnaire and the observation checklist was used to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Results: Sixty-nine (82.1%) had a positive perception of susceptibility and severity, and 75 (89.2%) had a positive perception of the benefits of hand hygiene. All 84 (100%) and 67 (79.8%) had a negative perception of perceived barriers and action (cues) to hand hygiene; respectively. Highest adherence rate (82.1%) was after body fluid exposure risk, lowest before touching a patient (27.4%), with an average adherence rate of 53.6% to the “five moments. ” Qualification was associated with nurses’ perceptions (p =.002) and department of work with adherence to hand hygiene (p =.001). Conclusion: The overall perceptions of nurses were negative with inadequate adherence to hand hygiene practices. Therefore, this necessitates new strategies and reinforcement of hand hygiene among the nurses. Keywords: Hand hygiene, perceptions, nurses, adherence, five moments
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among office workers, nurses and caregivers in Estonia

Objectives We describe the prevalence of musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD) among Estonian office workers, nurses and caregivers. Methods A postal survey was carried out in 2008, in course of international study “Cultural and Psychosocial Influences on Disability” (CUPID). The study group, office workers of Tartu University and Estonian University of Life Sciences and nurses of Tartu University Hospital and caregivers from Estonian hospitals and nursing centres, responded to the questions about MSD-s in past 12 months (low back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knees). Results The response rate for whole study group was 56% (n=643): office workers 59% (n=220), nurses 57% (n=237), caregivers 52% (n=186). Participants were in average age 40±11,5 years, 95% of them were female and 76% worked 40 h per week. Over the 12 months prior to the survey 33% of respondents had at least one MSD lasted 1–6 days and 66% reported an MSD present for at least 7 days. MSD prevalence by regions differed by occupation. The highest low back pain reported caregivers (63%), then nurses (55%) and office workers (42%) (p<0.0001). The highest wrist/hand pain had office workers (p<0.006). Of the MSD-s 1321 reported by 643 respondents, only 139 (10,5%) took time off work and more often caregivers (p<0.0001). Age, gender, ethnicity, working hours and experience didn't influence the prevalence of MSDs. Conclusions The prevalence of low back pain was highest for caregivers and/hand wrist pain for office workers. In most part pain lasted longer than 7 days but time off work was taken rare.
Assessing Outcomes, Costs and Benefits of Special Education Programs. Project Report Number 88-1.

This benefit-cost evaluation project provides a comprehensive analysis of a school district special education program. The project addressed the need for information on ways to evaluate special education programs and to make pv.grammatic decisions based on evaluation information. Project activities focused on the following four interrelated areas: (1) collection of follow-up information on students after exiting from school (either throlIgh graduating, aging out, or dropping out of school); (2) collection of information on the costs of services received by students during their school years; (3) development of a benefit-cost analysis framework; and (4) analysis of the relationships between benefits and costs. School record information was collected on 466 special education students, 519 vocational education students, and 519 college students. Students in special education for whom school record information was collected included 327 with learning disabilities, 75 with mild mental retardation, 35 with speech impairments, 25 with emotional disabilities, and 4 with visual impairments. Outcome information was obtained from 313 students in special education programs (66%), 330 students in vocational education programs (64%), and 368 college students (71%). Students in special education in the respcndent group included 220 with learning disabilities, 53 with mild mental retardation, 22 with speech impairments, 14 with emotional disabilities, and 4 with visual impairments. Twelve bar graphs and 112 data tables are included. School records data form and a high school follow-up questionnaire are provided. (TJH) Project Report Number 88-1 Minnesota University Affiliated Program on Developmental Disabilities Assessing Outcomes, Costs and Benefits of Special Education Programs U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) 0;14/his document has been reproduced ss received from the person or organizslion originating it 0 Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality Points of view or opinions slated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI Position or policy "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY 0/MI0'J TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC). " Edited by: Robert H. Bruhlinks Darrell R. Lewis Martha L. Thurlow 4. University of Minnesota BEST COPY AVAILABLE ASSESSING OUTCOMES, COSTS, AND BENEFITS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Robert H. Bruininks Darrell R. Lewis Martha L. Thurlow Editors
Influence of Mori Fructus Polysaccharide on Blood Glucose and Serum Lipoprotein in Rats with Experimental Type 2 Diabetes

Objective:To observe the influence of Mori Fructus polysaccharide(FMP) on blood glucose,serum lipoprotein in diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin(STZ) and high-energy diet.Method: Type 2 diabetes model was induced with high sucrose-fat diet for 4 weeks and STZ ip at 30 mg·kg-1.Rats were randomly divided into groups: model group,FMP low dose(ig 150 mg·kg-1·d-1)and middle dose(ig 300 mg·kg-1·d-1)and high dose treatment group(ig 450 mg·kg-1·d-1),rosiglitazone treatment group(ig 4 mg·kg-1·d-1). Blood glucose,serum lipoprotein,HbAlc,Ins contents in rats were detected after 60 d of continuous medication.Result: Compared with the model group,FMP could significantly reduce the levels of blood glucose,HbAlc,TG,TCH and LDL(P0.05),and improve the level of HDL and Ins(P0.05). Conclusion: FMP can effectively reduce rat's blood glucose of T2DM,promote Ins secretion,regulate serum lipoprotein.
The prevalence of low back pain among nurses working in Poursina hospital in Rasht, Iran

Objective: Low back pain is the most common skeletal disorder worldwide that 50% to 80% of people experience it at least once in their lifetime. Physical and psychological factors in the work environment can relatively contribute to low back pain. In this study, we examined the prevalence of low back pain and influential factors in its development among nursing staff. Methods: In this cross-sectional study we assessed the prevalence of low back pain among nurses working in Poursina hospital, Rasht, Iran, during March and April 2012. Demographic data and information on the status of skeletal pain, as well as, associated factors were collected using a pre-designed check list. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16. Results: A total of 350 nurses with a mean age of 32.00 ± 8.24 years (minimum 22 and maximum 56 years) were studied (90.3% female). 246 participants (70.3%) had a history of low back pain. There was no significant difference between gender and the incidence of low back pain, (P = 0.286). 96 participants (27.4%) aged 27 to 31 had the highest rate of low back pain and 11 participants (3.1%) aged 52 to 56 were the least frequent age group. Low back pain significantly differed by age (P = 0.001), body mass index (BMI) (P = 0.222), and physical activity (P = 0.050). Conclusion: The results of this study showed a prevalence of 70% for low back pain among nurses working in Poursina hospital in Rasht, in Gilan province. Age, BMI, and physical activity were significantly associated with the prevalence of low back pain. However, gender, occupation, marital status, smoking, family history, frequency of lifting heavy things, work experience, and workplace did not show a significant relationship
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION IN MOTHERS WITH ASTHMATIC, TYPE I DIABETIC AND HEALTHY CHILDREN

Introdution : Incidence of childhood asthma and diabetes type 1 is being increased in children. Considering evidences which indicate a probable correlation between maternal depression and childhood chronic physical illness, this study aimed to compare relative frequency of depression in mothers with asthmatic, diabetic and normal children and to assess the time priority between maternal depression and the onset of the child’s illness. Methods and Materials : In a cross-sectional study, mothers of diabetic children, asthmatic children & normal children were enrolled in 3 groups of participants, each consisting of 100 mothers. Using the Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition (BDI-II), depression was assessed in all participants & mothers of ill children who were detected to be depressed according to the inventory, were referred to a psychiatrist for a DSM.IV clinical interview for approving the diagnosis, assessing co morbidities & evaluating the onset-time of the first depression episode. Relative frequency of depression was compared in the three groups & the time priority between onset of maternal depression and onset of child illness were compared between the two groups of mothers with chronically ill children. Data were analysed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests, running the SPSS-11 software. Findings : Relative frequency of depression in mothers of normal children, diabetic children & asthmatic children was reported to be 16%, 30% and 27% respectively. Mothers with ill children had a significantly higher rate of depression compared to mothers of normal children (P Discussion : The higher rate of depression among mothers with chronically ill children & the higher rate of time priority of maternal depression relative to the child’s disease onset in mothers of asthmatic children indicate the necessity of preventive mental health programming for mothers with chronically ill children. It also sets a probable causal link between maternal depression & childhood asthma forth for discussion & further investigation. Key words : Maternal depression, Asthma, Diabetes type I, Child
Model observer optimization of JPEG image compression

Recent work applied model observers to predict the effect of JPEG and wavelet image compression on human visual detection of simulated lesions embedded in real structured backgrounds (x-ray coronary angiograms). 1 We extend the use of model observers to perform parameter optimization of image compression in order to maximize visual detection performance at a given compression ratio. A simulated annealing algorithm 2 was used to find the optimal quantization matrix. In each iteration, the 64 quantization parameters of the JPEG algorithm were randomly perturbed (while preserving a fixed compression ratio). Each set of quantization parameters setting was used to compress 400 test images. Model observer performance (Pc) was then obtained for the images that had undergone compression. The simulated annealing algorithm converged (as determined by the annealing schedule) to an optimal quantization matrix. A follow-up human psychophysical study with two naive observers was conducted to compare optimal quantization matrix with respect to the default JPEG quantization matrix. For both human observers visual detection performance improved significantly from the default to the optimized quantization matrix condition. Our results suggest that model observers can be successfully used for task-based performance optimization of image compression algorithms.
Developing an integrated primary health care and youth work service for young people in Lambeth: learning from the Well Centre

Purpose Developing youth-friendly, flexible primary care is important because young people have specific health needs but often feel nervous and uneasy when seeking appropriate help. The Well Centre in South London is an innovative adolescent health one-stop-shop, jointly designed and developed by Redthread (a youth work charity) and the Herne Hill Group Practice (general practitioners). The purpose of this paper is to summarise the experiences of implementing the model and provides a description of a sample of clients. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on routine data from the Well Centre’s medical and youth work data systems, a service description and audit of patients using the centre during the three years from October 2011 to December 2014 was provided, with a particular focus on the 368 new patients aged 13-20 years attending between January and December 2014. Findings Results demonstrated the Well Centre’s success in drawing in patients from deprived backgrounds who were less likely to be engaged with other health services, and who reflected a high level of mental health problems. The Well Centre model tested the benefit of an integrated approach in recognising and meeting the needs of young people. The real strength of the model lay in the good communications with schools and the voluntary sector in the area. Originality/value The Well Centre is a unique intervention with potentially wide ramifications for how primary health care is delivered to young people in inner city areas, and this paper represents the first published information about its working methods and clientele.
The Explore of Third Molar for Chronological Age Estimation in Teenagers of Shanghai Han Population

It is an important and difficult job to determine chronological age. The latest Meta-Analysis find that Demirjian’s classification method could be used to estimate 3.5~16.9 years old people by permanent teeth except third molar [1]. It is well known that third molar erupt after 18-year-old and grow completely after 22-year-old. So, they are used to estimate over 16-year-old teenagers, though the development of third molar is different from people to people. However, it is an effective method to estimate age. Olze et al. [2] found that there is difference among different races assessing age by third molar with Demirjian’s classification method. And there is no study data in the field in China. Based on the reliability and operability of Demirjian’s classification method, our research is to find out the degree of mineralization of third molar in young people and to estimate the chronological age.
Semiconducting ZnO Nanofibers as Gas Sensors and Gas Response Improvement by SnO2 Coating

ZnO nanofibers were electro‐spun from a solution containing poly 4‐vinyl phenol and Zn acetate dihydrate. The calcination process of the ZnO/PVP composite nanofibers brought forth a random network of polycrystalline würtzite ZnO nanofibers of 30 nm to 70 nm in diameter. The electrical properties of the ZnO nanofibers were governed by the grain boundaries. To investigate possible applications of the ZnO nanofibers, their CO and NO2 gas sensing responses are demonstrated. In particular, the SnO2‐deposited ZnO nanofibers exhibit a remarkable gas sensing response to NO2 gas as low as 400 ppb. Oxide nanofibers emerge as a new proposition for oxide‐based gas sensors.
Research article Role of Doppler Velocimetry in growth restricted fetuses

Background Intra Uterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) is an important and particularly challenging problem for obstetricians and pediatricians. IUGR is a leading contributor in perinatal morbidity and mortality affecting 23.8% newborns around the world and 75% are born in Asia alone. In India the incidence of low birth weight varies from 15 to 25% and more than 50% of them are IUGR. Methods The present article consists of a study of 100 cases of intrauterine growth restriction with periodic color Doppler during the period of 1st July 2011 to 30 th August, 2013 in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of a tertiary care center. Detail history taken. General and obstetrical examination was done along with routine hematological and urine investigations. Ultrasound examination was done for growth, liquor and placental localization. Fetal wellbeing was assessed with Doppler studies and daily fetal movement count. Results In present study moderate to severe pregnancy induced hypertension (53.9%) and lack of proper weight gain (23%) are found to be the commonest causes of IUGR. Out of 69 IUGR cases having abnormal Doppler, about 63.8% had abnormality in uterine artery flow, 85.5% had abnormality in umbilical artery flow, 88.4% had abnormality in middle cerebral artery flow, 55% had abnormality in uterine and umbilical artery and 75.4% had abnormality in umbilical artery and MCA. Incidence of fetal demise (13%) was higher in patients with abnormal Doppler flow compared to normal flow (3.2%). Surgical intervention in form of caesarean was required in 69.6% of patients with abnormal Doppler flow. Cerebro-placental ratio (CPR) 1 where fetal demise is 2.6%. Incidence of AEDF/REDF (Absent End Diastolic flow/Reversed End diastolic flow) in IUGR was 8% that resulted in 50% loss of fetus. Conclusions Color Doppler is a useful mode to predict fetal outcome in IUGR. Color Doppler allows better understandings of hemodynamic changes in fetoplacental and utero-placental circulation. The cerebro-placental ratio (CPR), which measures the proportion of flow supplying the brain and placenta,
FİNANSAL BİLGİ MANİPÜLASYONU: NEDENLERİ, YÖNTEMLERİ, AMAÇLARI, TEKNİKLERİ, SONUÇLARI VE İMKB ŞİRKETLERİ ÜZERİNE AMPİRİK BİR ÇALIŞMA

Finansal piyasalarin temel tasi olan finansal bilginin, ekonomik performasi cesitli yollarla artirabilecegi kabul edilmektedir. Bununla birlikte kar yonetimi, karin istikrarli hale getirilmesi, aldatici finansal raporlama, yaratici muhasebe uygulamalari, agresif muhasebe, muhasebe hata ve usulsuzlukleri ve muhasebe manipulasyonu olarak degisik ifadelerle adlandirilan finansal bilgi manipulasyonu, ekonomide kaynak tahsisinde etkinligi azaltmaktadir. Muhasebe literaturunde gecmiste yapilan calismalar finansal bilgi manipulasyonunu; bazi kisisel ya da kurumsal amaclarla finansal raporlama surecine mudahele edilerek, kamuya aciklanacak finansal bilgilerin degistirilmesi olarak tanimlamaktadir. Bu tezin amaci; finansal bilgi manipulasyonunu nedenleri, yontemleri, amaclari, teknikleri ve sonuclari kapsaminda aciklamak, ayrica Turkiye'deki sirketlerin finansal bilgi manipulasyonu uygulamalarini ortaya koyacak bir model gelistirmektir. Bu kapsamda, hisse senetleri IMKB'de islem goren sirketlerin finansal bilgi manipulasyonu uygulamalarini tahmin etmek amaciyla Beneish (1999) modeli revize edilerek kullanilmistir. Bu cercevede olusturulan Modeldeki 9 aciklayici degiskenden 6 tanesinin, IMKB sirketlerince yapilabilecek finansal bilgi manipulasyonu uygulamalarinin ortaya cikarilmasi veya tahmin edilmesi acisindan anlamli ve yararli oldugu gorulmustur. Ayrica, Turkiye'de ortaya cikarilan ornek olaylardan hareketle, finansal bilgi manipulasyonunun onlenmesine yonelik oneriler gelistirilmistir.
Does Rich Content Make Online Reviews Better?: An Empirical Study Using a Text Analysis

Rapidly increasing in number and availability, online consumer reviews have become a reliable source of information about products and services that consumers consult prior to making their purchase decisions. However, although each online review has the potential to influence consumers’ purchase decision, all reviews are not equally influential. This study examines the impact that the textual content of online reviews has on their perceived helpfulness in the context of the service industry. Using online review data collected from Yelp, we quantify richness of online reviews by measuring meaningfulness and diversity via a text analysis process. Our empirical results show that the review richness significantly influences their perceived helpfulness. Overall, our findings shed light on how the textual content of online reviews influences their perceived helpfulness. This paper also offers significant practical insights and guidelines for online review providers in identifying helpful reviews as well as, for online reviewers, in providing more helpful reviews to others.