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AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter™ March 2021 Quiz (Online Exclusive)
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Quiz for AAPC Continuing Education Units
Coding for Adolescent Substance Use Screening
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Screening for alcohol and drug use (and tobacco use) is recommended by Bright Futures guidelines for all adolescent patients. Services recommended in the Bright Futures guidelines are typically covered without an out-of-pocket cost to the patient or caregiver. However, the context of how and when the service is delivered affects code selection and payment.
AAP COVID-19 Coding Resources
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is here to support you as you implement new policies and practices. Visit our continuously updated site for the latest COVID-19 coding news.
AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter™ April 2021 Quiz (Online Exclusive)
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Quiz for AAPC Continuing Education Units
Is Your Practice’s Financial Health Recovering From COVID-19?
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Whether or not your practice has returned to pre-pandemic service volumes, using processes and procedures to make sure that your practice is appropriately paid for services provided is more important than ever.
Coding Compliance and the Public Health Emergency
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Many government payers and health plans adopted new payment policies effective until further notification from the payer, until the end of the public health emergency (PHE) prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, or for a designated period beyond the PHE (eg, until the end of the year after the year in which the PHE ended). While these payer policies have been greatly beneficial in allowing pediatricians and other physicians to increase utilization of telemedicine, telephone visits, and other methods of providing patient care without an in-person visit, there are coding challenges and compliance pitfalls to recognize and address.
Coding Hotline
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

This month, the Coding Hotline addresses coding for possible COVID-19 exposure as well as known COVID-19 exposure. Coding for clubfoot and clinical staff consultation are reviewed as well.
AAP COVID-19 Coding Resources
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is here to support you as you implement new policies and practices in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter™ May 2021 Quiz (Online Exclusive)
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Quiz for AAPC Continuing Education Units
Are Your Services Profitable?
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Physicians are up against complex payer policies and claims edits, health plans shifting financial burden to patients, and increasing costs of providing health care services. To keep their practices profitable, physicians need to be aware of areas where the profitability of providing services may be diminished.
AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter™ June 2021 Quiz (Online Exclusive)
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Quiz for AAPC Continuing Education Units
New Vaccine Codes for Ebola Virus and Tick-borne Encephalitis
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

The American Medical Association has released new codes for vaccine products that are effective as of July 1, 2021.
You Code It! Answers: Office Visit With Medication Administration
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

The answers to this month’s You Code It! challenge are provided here.
Office Evaluation and Management: Are You Correctly Counting Tests Toward the Data Reviewed and Analyzed?
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

This article addresses continued questions about the criteria that apply to counting tests ordered and results reviewed toward the amount and/or complexity of data to be reviewed and analyzed.
Principal Care Management: Care Management Services for a Single Disease
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Code descriptors and instructions for care management services have been evolving since the initial codes for complex chronic care management and transitional care management were introduced in 2013.
2022 Coding Changes for Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

January 1, 2022, is the start date for implementing multiple new and revised Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) codes for reporting services related to diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease.
AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter™ December 2021 Quiz (Online Exclusive)
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Quiz for AAPC Continuing Education Units
Coding for Inpatient Postsurgical Management
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

How does a hospitalist report comanagement/concurrent care of a pediatric patient who was admitted by a surgeon? Is a consultation appropriate? Initial or subsequent hospital care? Code assignment depends on the answers to questions about the type of care provided and payment policies of the patient’s health plan.
Coding Challenge: New Versus Established Patients
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Can you determine whether the patient in each of the scenarios is new or established to the treating physician?
Evaluation and Management: Understanding Current and Expected Guideline Changes
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

The 2021 changes to office and other outpatient E/M services were significant. Although simplified from prior guidelines, they still raised questions and concerns.
New Modifiers Associated With Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 2022
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Four new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System modifiers have been developed to support reporting services based on changes introduced in Medicare policy for 2022.
Coding Hotline
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

This month’s coding questions address initial patient visits and injectable medication that was delivered orally.
Responding to Inappropriate Code Edits
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

This article lists steps that should be taken when a physician or other qualified health care professional finds that a payer’s code edits prohibit appropriate payment for a charge for medically necessary services (when billed correctly based on coding guidelines).
You Code It! Medical Decision-Making for Common Pediatric Complaints
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Medical decision-making scenarios for otitis media, upper respitory infection, and more.
Transitioning to 10: Coding for Sepsis
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: April 2022

Guidelines and codes for sepsis as related to ICD-10 changes.
Telecommunication for Advance Care Planning in Heart Failure
Authors: Thammana Rekha V , Goodlin Sarah J
Published: April 2022

Heart failure is a chronic illness that carries a significant burden for patients, caregivers and health systems alike. The integration of palliative care and telehealth is a growing area of interest in heart failure management to help alleviate these burdens. This review focuses on the incorporation of advance care planning for complex decision-making in heart failure in the setting of increasing virtual care and telehealth. The review will also consider the role of virtual education for advance care planning and serious illness communication. Telecommunication for clinical care and clinical education are both described as non-inferior to in-person methods. Nevertheless, more research is needed to discern best practices and the optimal integration of methods.
Design principles for developing online ethics resources - the outcome of holistic DBR process
Authors: Tammeleht Anu
Published: April 2022

In various fields people need to make morally good decisions. At the same time, it is not very common in education to help people develop their ethics competencies of various fields. The current article gives an overview and outlines the outcomes of a holistic DBR process focusing on facilitation of the learning process to develop ethics competencies. Over the past 4 years an online research ethics resource has been under development by utilising DBR. The ultimate goal of DBR is to provide research-based design principles that would also be transferable into other contexts. While there is knowledge about effective strategies in ethics education and a variety of online resources have been developed, there are no design principles available that would enable creating ethics resources for different fields. The outcome of the current research is a set of design principles to help designing of ethics resources for various fields. Their transferability was tested and recommendations are provided for implementation.
How Does Radiotherapy Affect the Adhesion of Universal Adhesive to Enamel and Dentin? a Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis?
Authors: Oglakci Burcu , Burduroğlu Defne , Eriş Ali Hikmet , Mayadağlı Alpaslan , Arhun Neslihan
Published: April 2022

This study investigated the shear bond strength (SBS) of a universal adhesive to enamel/dentin; 1) that had undergone radiotherapy (RT) and 2) that were readily restored and had undergone RT. Enamel and dentin surfaces were obtained from 90 intact human molars. They were randomly divided into six groups according to the presence and timing of irradiation (RT0:no radiotherapy/control, RT1:RT before restoration, RT2:RT after restoration groups) and adhesive application modes (etch&rinse/ER, self-etch/SE)(n=15). A universal adhesive and resin composites were applied. The radiotherapy protocol was conducted with 60 Gy. The SBS test was subjected (1mm/min) and failure type analysis was performed. The resin-enamel/dentin interfaces were examined. Data were statistically analyzed. For enamel and dentin, the presence and timing of irradiation did not significantly influence the SBS values (p>0.05). For enamel, significantly higher SBS values were obtained using etch&rinse mode than self-etch mode (p<0.05). The predominant failure was mixed type. Loss of enamel prisms and obliterated irregular dentinal tubules were found for the radiotherapy-treated specimens. Resin tags were clearer in the irradiated enamel treated with ER than SE. Irradiation with different timings did not influence the bond strength to enamel and dentin, negatively. Irrespective of radiotherapy, the etch&rinse mode caused higher bond strength to enamel than self-etch mode.
Ultra-processed food intake and eating disorders: Cross-sectional associations among French adults
Authors: Figueiredo Natasha , Kose Junko , Srour Bernard , Julia Chantal , Kesse-Guyot Emmanuelle , Péneau Sandrine , Allès Benjamin , Paz Graniel Indira , Chazelas Eloi , Deschasaux-Tanguy Mélanie , Debras Charlotte , Hercberg Serge , Galan Pilar , Monteiro Carlos A. , Touvier Mathilde , Andreeva Valentina A.
Published: April 2022

Background and aims

Data regarding the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and eating disorders (ED) are scarce. Our aim was to investigate whether UPF intake was associated with different ED types in a large population-based study.

Methods

43,993 participants (mean age = 51.0 years; 76.1% women) of the French NutriNet-Santé web-cohort who were screened for ED in 2014 via the Sick-Control-One stone-Fat-Food (SCOFF) questionnaire, were included in the analysis. The clinical algorithm Expali
TM tool was used to identify four ED types: restrictive, bulimic, binge eating, and other (not otherwise specified). Mean dietary intake was evaluated from at least 2 self-administered 24-h dietary records (2013–2015); categorization of food as ultra-processed or not relied on the NOVA classification. The associations between UPF intake (as percent and reflecting mean daily UPF quantity (g/d) within the dietary intake, %UPF) and ED types were evaluated using polytomous logistic regression models.

Results

5,967 participants (13.6%) were categorized as likely ED (restrictive n = 444; bulimic n = 1,575; binge eating n = 3,124; other ED n = 824). The fully-adjusted analyses revealed a positive association between UPF intake and bulimic, binge eating, and other ED: ED risk (odds ratio, OR) for an absolute 10-percentage point incremental increase in %UPF intake were 1.08 (1.01–1.14; P = 0.02), 1.21 (1.16–1.26; P < 0.0001), and 1.11 (1.02–1.20; P = 0.02), respectively. No significant association was detected for restrictive ED.

Discussion and Conclusion

This study revealed an association of UPF intake with different ED types among French adults. Future research is needed to elucidate the direction of the observed associations.
First record of the damsel bug genus Rhamphocoris Kirkaldy, 1901 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Nabidae) from Japan
Authors: Souma Jun , Ishikawa Tadashi
Published: April 2022

The damsel bug genus Rhamphocoris Kirkaldy, 1901 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Nabidae, Prostemmatinae, Phorticini) is widely distributed in the Australian, Palaearctic, and Oriental regions; however, no species has been recorded from Japan. To date, R. hasegawai (Ishihara, 1943) has been reported in China, Korea, and Taiwan. In the present study, Rhamphocoris and R. hasegawai are recorded from Japan for the first time, representing the easternmost record of the species.
A new species of \(\textit{Platylomia}\) Stål, 1870 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from Vietnam, with a key to species
Authors: Hoang Yen Luu , Thai Pham Hong , Constant Jerome
Published: April 2022

One new species of the Platylomia radha species group, Platylomia minhi sp. nov., from Sapa, Hoang Lien National Park, Lao Cai province, north Vietnam is described. Synonymic lists for the five species of the Platylomia genus from Vietnam are provided. A key to five species of Platylomia genus: Platylomia bocki, Platylomia duffelsi, Platylomia malickyi, Platylomia operculata, and new species from Vietnam is provided. Photos of the adult, illustrations of the male genitalia, a distribution map of the new species are also given.
Relationship between Atherosclerosis and Cancer: An observational outcome study
Authors: Ansgar Adams , Waldemar Bojara , Michel Romanens
Published: April 2022

Background and aims: It was investigated whether there is a relationship between advanced atherosclerosis of the carotid artery and cancer. Method: The carotid Total Plaque Area (TPA), the maximum plaque thickness, and the cardiovascular risk based on Framingham calculator using body-mass-index were determined in healthy subjects using ultrasound. We compared the outcome in subjects with advanced atherosclerosis of the carotid artery (type III-IV b finding) with and without statin treatment. The follow-up was collected as part of occupational health check-ups. Result: In 4207 healthy men aged 35-65 years (50±8 years) we found 578 subjects with advanced atherosclerosis of the carotid artery (type III-IV b finding). A follow-up was available for 566 (97.9%) subjects. The average follow-up time was 48 months (range 0 to 139 months). Ten subjects were excluded because of missing data on treatment. A total number of 230 subjects was treated with a statin, 326 received no statin. Within the group of these subjects (54±6 years), 33 men died (15 cancer, 4 strokes, 11 heart attacks, 1 COPD, 1 sepsis, 1 cirrhosis of the liver). In the group with CVD death, two subjects were treated with a statin, 13 were untreated. In the group with cancer death, two subjects were treated with a statin, 13 were untreated. The death rate because of cancer and CVD was 1.7% for the treated subjects and 8.0% for the untreated subjects. In the group with low risk (n= 1890), six men died (2 traffic accidents, 1aneurysm bleeding, 2 cancer, 1 unclear, a follow-up examination has been completed for 43.9% (n= 830) of the subjects, mean follow-up time of 65 months (0-137 months). One man died (Parkinson) within the group with intermediate risk. In this group (n= 482) a follow-up examination has been completed for 55% (n= 265) with a mean follow-up time of 55 months (total range: 0-130 months). In the reference group (no atherosclerosis; n= 1257) follow-up has been completed in 38.3% (n= 482) with a mean follow-up time of 60 (0-145) months and nobody died. In 3203 healthy women aged 35-65 years nobody died of cancer. Conclusion: The development of cancer in men with advanced atherosclerosis of the carotid artery appears to be noticeable. The question of whether there is a causal relationship requires further investigations.
[RETRACTED] Coral CBD Gummies Review, Benefit, Cost| Effective for Tinnitus with Pure Hemp Extracts? v1
Authors: CBD Coral
Published: April 2022

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[RETRACTED] Calmwave CBD Gummies Canada Reviews - Fake Or Trusted? v1
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Published: April 2022

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prime-seq v2
Authors: Janjic Aleksandar , Esteban LEW Wange Lucas , JWB Bagnoli Johannes , Geuder Johanna , Nguyen Phong , Richter Daniel , Ziegenhain Christoph , Enard Wolfgang , Vieth Beate
Published: April 2022

Cost-efficient library generation by early barcoding has been central in propelling single-cell RNA sequencing. Here, we optimize and validate prime-seq, an early barcoding bulk RNA-seq method. We show that it performs equivalently to TruSeq, a standard bulk RNA-seq method, but is fourfold more cost-efficient due to almost 50-fold cheaper library costs. We also validate a direct RNA isolation step, show that intronic reads are derived from RNA, and compare cost-efficiencies of available protocols. We conclude that prime-seq is currently one of the best options to set up an early barcoding bulk RNA-seq protocol from which many labs would profit.
2022 GenomeTrakr Proficiency Testing exercise (PulseNet Harmonized) v2
Authors: Balkey Maria , Timme Ruth , Haendiges Julie
Published: April 2022

This SOP outlines guidelines on how to process the isolates for the 2022 GenomeTrakr (GT) Proficiency Testing exercise. This SOP is applicable to all GenomeTrakr labs participating in the 2022 GenomeTrakr Proficiency Testing exercise (PulseNet Harmonized). The FDA GenomeTrakr program will ship the following proficiency testing isolates on April, 2022. ESP22-5191 Shigella SAP22-0236 Salmonella SAP22-0692 Salmonella SAP22-1300 Salmonella Completion of the entire proficiency test entails the following: GT participating laboratory generates sequencing data (fastq files) using the PT strains provided by CDC through FDA-CFSAN-WGS Program-GT in accordance to GT and/or PulseNet SOPs. Populate sample sheet according to 2022 GT Proficiency Testing exercise (PulseNet Harmonized) SOP Submission of sequencing records to the appropriate project on BaseSpace or Isilon according to GT SOPs By participating in the 2022 GT Proficiency Testing exercise (PulseNet Harmonized), GT labs provide consent to use the PT exercise data in subsequent analysis and manuscript publications. Participants will be acknowledged for their contribution on any publication that might require processing data from the 2022 GT PT exercise. v5: Added links to GalaxyTrakr_PT_exercise_report_2022.xlsx
Lithospheric Structure underneath the Archean Tanzania Craton and Adjacent Regions from a Joint Inversion of Receiver Functions and Rayleigh-Wave Phase Velocity Dispersion
Authors: Wang Tuo , Gao Stephen S. , Yang Qiuyue , Chen Ling , Liu Kelly H.
Published: April 2022

Lithospheric structure beneath the Archean Tanzania craton and adjacent regions, including segments of the East African rift system (EARS) and the Proterozoic–early Paleozoic orogenic belts between the EARS and the craton, is imaged by a joint inversion of receiver functions and Rayleigh wave dispersion measurements derived from ambient seismic noise for shorter periods and teleseismic data for longer periods. Our resulting crustal thickness, crustal VP/VS measurements and 3D shear-wave velocity model for the upper 120 km show a clear spatial correspondence with major surficial geological features. The new results suggest the presence of a mafic layer in the bottom of the crust of the entire Archean craton, which is previously only identified beneath the southern portion of the craton. High crustal VP/VS values measured in the Rungwe Volcanic Province and most areas of the Kenya and Tanganyika rift segments can be attributed to a combined result of basaltic sediments atop the crust, magmatic intrusion, and crustal partial melting. The Kivu Volcanic Province and parts of the Kenya rift segment are characterized by localized lower-than-normal crustal VP/VS values and shear velocities in the lower crust and uppermost mantle, which, given the presence of large volume of CO2 from surficial observations, can be best interpreted by CO2-filled fractures or conduits. Lower-than-normal shear velocities in the uppermost mantle are revealed beneath almost the entire study region with the lowest values found in all the three volcanic provinces. The low velocities are indicative of an underplated layer formed by mantle-derived magmatic materials trapped below the Moho. The relatively low velocities beneath the volcanic provinces might be caused by a higher degree of partial melting in the uppermost mantle.
Dissecting a neural circuitry from ventral hippocampus to lateral septum in the overcome of fear
Authors:   , Jiang Jie , Wang Dong
Published: April 2022

Fear is an essential instinct for survival and everyday life; however, excessive fear such as those associated with posttraumatic stress disorder interferes with daily activities, job performance and relationships. Therefore, understanding the neural mechanism that underlies overcoming fear can provide insight into better treatment of such maladaptive fear behaviors. Multiple brain regions including the lateral septum (LS) and ventral hippocampus (vHPC) have been implicated in fear processing, however, how they interact with each other and how the overcome of fear is achieved remains unclear. Previous studies have shown that activation of the LS reduces fear responses, and, conversely, inhibition of the LS enhanced fear responses, indicating a potential role of the LS in the overcome of fear. On the other hand, the vHPC is responsible for processing spatial and contextual information, and thus is considered a pivotal site in providing fear related contextual information. Here we employed optogenetics, immunostaining techniques and a fear conditioning procedure to determine how the vHPC may communicate with the LS in the regulation of fear. We found that optogenetic activation of the vHPC-to-LS pathway robustly reduced the contextual fear responses, and interestingly, it also reduced cued fear responses. In addition, preliminary results revealed that vHPC neurons that project directly to the LS showed increased activity in the fear context. Together our results suggest that the vHPC-to-LS pathway plays an important role in regulation of conditioned fear, namely the overcome of fear, which could have clinical implications for treatment of pathological fear and anxiety disorders.
Art Programs that Serve the Homeless Population in Philadelphia
Authors:   , Mahlman Daniel , Brody Jean , Almanzar Salina
Published: April 2022

This study analyzed arts programs serving homeless populations to determine what effects they had on the participants individually, and how these programs might be specifically effective within the ecosystem of services for the homeless population. I reviewed the literature regarding the recent circumstances of homelessness, the larger theories and studies on outreach, and case studies of art programs serving the homeless population. This establishes the background for my primary research which consisted of interviewing the art facilitators at two Philadelphia art programs serving this population. The homeless population is not a monolith and the art programs take many forms depending on the specific situations and needs of participants, and the missions and budgets of the organizations that fund them. Major outcomes for participants were positive identity transformation, the utilization of artmaking as a coping mechanism, building social bonds, and increased self-esteem. Current themes in homeless outreach emphasize housing and participant-directed recovery utilizing a wide range of programmatic choices to meet the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. In this setting, art programs are beneficial as an extension of participant options but may also provide personal benefits for the participants that may extend beyond art and into other aspects of their recovery. The art process may yield personal positive outcomes, and the art object may play an elusive role as a self generated creation that gives the creator wider achievement recognition, public validation, and income channels.
Liderazgo Organizacional. Una revisión sistemática y análisis bibliométrico*
Authors: Fuentes Rodriguez Yarides , Barrientos Monsalve Ender José , Pabón León Jhon Antuny
Published: April 2022

Summary- Applying leadership processes is not only essential for the correct path of the organization, but also promotes prudence, temperance, justice and fortitude as managerial skills of the individual leader, it also generates positive reactions in the followers. Therefore, this research will assume as an objective the analysis of the literature and theories concerning Leadership in companies or organizations; this by means of a bibliometric study carried out by a search in Web of Science for a subsequent network analysis evaluating in the indicators that relate aspects of science mapping, sequentially from the identified clusters, structured with the corresponding documents and keywords, which will identify the opportunities.
Elementos que influyen en la decisión de compra de la cerveza artesanal de Tijuana, México
Authors: Meraz Ruiz Lino , Olague De la Cruz José Trinidad , Ortega Pérez Tejada Melina
Published: April 2022

El comportamiento del consumidor es un área de estudio multidisciplinar en la que convergen una serie de elementos que los expertos en marketing deben priorizar, ya que es una actividad que les permite mantener ventajas competitivas. Precisamente, la industria de la cerveza artesanal en México en busca de incrementar su participación de mercado requiere mayor comprensión de sus consumidores para mantener de manera sostenible su nivel competitivo, siendo una actividad importante para el desarrollo socioeconómico del país. Por ello se presenta este estudio, que tiene como objetivo principal analizar los elementos que influyen en la decisión de compra de cerveza artesanal de consumidores en taprooms de la Plaza Fiesta en Tijuana, México. Para lograrlo se analizaron 178 cuestionarios divididos en dos secciones: recopilación de datos sociodemográficos y preferencias de consumo de cerveza artesanal con afirmaciones de escala Likert hacia atributos que influencian la compra, como sabor, color, grado alcohólico y precio del producto. Los resultados indican que el sabor tiene mayor influencia en el consumidor, quien está dispuesto a pagar más para obtener una mejor experiencia de sabor, el precio se prioriza en un nivel menor en espera de un valor más alto en cuestión sensorial. Las conclusiones e implicaciones dirigidas en la creación de estrategias de marketing para los productores cerveceros se discuten al final.
Análisis de las finanzas públicas en el Situado Fiscal Territorial Municipal – Santiago de Cali: comunas 21, 10 y 22
Authors: Montilla-Galvis Omar de Jesús , Yanguas-Botero Ibis Danilo , Ruiz-Fernández Juan José
Published: April 2022

La investigación corresponde al análisis de las finanzas públicas, específicamente al Situado Fiscal Territorial Municipal (SFTM) del municipio de Santiago de Cali, Colombia, en las comunas 21 (estrato socioeconómico bajo-bajo), 10 (estrato socioeconómico medio-medio) y 22 (estrato socioeconómico alto-alto), durante el periodo 2012-2015, en las cuales se realizó una inversión por parte del municipio, en aras de satisfacer las necesidades de la población y mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas. Para la realización del análisis se utilizaron como herramientas los Planes de Desarrollo de Comunas y Corregimientos, los Planes Operativos Anuales de Inversión (POAI) y el presupuesto ejecutado del SFTM, comparando la inversión per cápita de las problemáticas intervenidas entre las comunas estudiadas. Como resultado de este análisis se identificaron fallas en la asignación y ejecución de los recursos, dado que no se priorizaron problemáticas sensibles para las comunas 21 y 10, como lo son la seguridad, la capacitación para el trabajo, la atención a los adultos mayores y la participación política de las organizaciones sociales, las cuales se consideran importantes para el desarrollo económico y social de las comunas menos favorecidas.
Bilastine - Novel anti histamine drug for allergic rhinitis
Authors: Trailokya Abhijit , Roy Soumen
Published: April 2022

The immune system is a fundamental part of human protection against infection and disease.

The immune system can occasionally lead to unfavourable reactions in the host which are known as hypersensitivity reactions. The exaggerated immune reactivity (hypersensitivity) to certain environmental substances (allergens) like airborne pollens, dust, mites, pet dander, and reactions to certain foods that normally have little effect on most people is known as allergy. The incidence of allergic disease like allergic rhinitis (AR), food borne allergy, asthma and anaphylactic reactions are prevalent in 25% of populations predominately in adolescents and adults in industrialised countries. Bilastine is a novel second-generation non-sedative, highly selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist that suppresses some allergic inflammatory processes that inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells and is approved in the treatment allergic rhinitis, urticaria and pruritus associated with skin diseases. This review covers the safety, efficacy and pharmacological aspects of Bilastine as an important product for treatment of allergic rhinitis.
A rare cause of subcutaneous emphysema with pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum in a young adult: Paraquat poisoning
Authors: Upadhya Pratap , C Sivaselvi. , Moorthy Akshaya , N Balamurugan. , R Manju. , B Jayabharathi.
Published: April 2022

Paraquat is a rapid-acting herbicide widely used in many parts of the world. Although it is considered safe when exposed to the body surface, ingestion of this substance is highly fatal. Organ damage is caused by the production of free radicals and the depletion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH). Multiple organs are involved in the damage, particularly organs requiring high blood flow like lungs, heart, kidneys, and liver. There is no proven effective antidote for the poisoning, and it is nearly 100% fatal. Here, we report an 18 years old young male presenting with pneumo-mediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema with pneumo-peritoneum after paraquat ingestion, which is a rare presentation of paraquat poisoning.
Successful management of cytokine storm induced acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to H1N1 influenza with itolizumab: A case series
Authors: Siddavaram Deepak
Published: April 2022

Critically ill patients often have a dysregulated immune response to the underlying insult leading to varied clinical features and end-organ dysfunction. One of the dysregulated immune responses termed ‘cytokine storm (CS)’ secondary to SARS-COV-2 during the recent COVID-19 pandemic was responsible for unacceptably high morbidity and mortality across the world. Cytokine storm is not unique to just COVID-19 but can also occur due to certain other viruses like H1N1 influenza. This phenomenon accelerated not only our understanding of the underlying pathophysiology and the role of the immune system in critically ill patients but also strengthened the concept of the possible need for an immunomodulator incorporated with standard therapy for treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome(ARDS). Itolizumab, a reformulated anti-CD-6 humanized monoclonal antibody, downregulates the synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines leading to reduced interferon-γ (IFNγ), interleukin (IL-6), and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNFα) levels, along with reduced T-cell infiltration at the inflammatory site. Its usage in the management of CS in non-COVID 19 ARDS seems to be an appealing therapeutic approach given its mechanism of action. The current cases highlight an underlying possible hyperimmune response secondary to H1N1 in two patients who were successfully managed using Itolizumab along with standard treatment of ARDS.
O biodiesel na matriz energética brasileira: da sua inserção aos dias atuais
Authors: Nascimento Tassio Lessa do , Maciel Maria Aparecida Medeiros , Gurgel Helen Elisia De Souza , Rios Maria Alexsandra De Sousa , Bertini Luciana Medeiros
Published: April 2022

Em uma conjuntura de preocupações crescentes com o aumento dos problemas ambientais, os biocombustíveis, em especial o Biodiesel, representam uma ferramenta significativa para contenção da emissão de poluentes e, ainda, contribuem para o empreendedorismo da economia regional. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo buscou investigar os mais variados aspectos que envolvem a produção e a utilização desse tipo de combustível, tais como: principais matérias-primas, políticas de regulamentação, as formas de sínteses e suas produções, bem como estímulos governamentais e questões socioeconômicas e ambientais. Dessa forma, foram utilizadas pesquisas documentais e revisões bibliográficas sobre biodiesel, desde sua origem, em 1937, até os dias atuais. Nesse cenário, concluiu-se que, mundialmente, o combustível oleaginoso representa uma alternativa promissora para o balanceamento entre desenvolvimento sustentável e redução de gases poluentes, além de fomentar a produção regional e políticas governamentais, por ser tecnologia de inserção ecocompatível. 
Physical and mechanical properties of starch films: the role of the cross-linking mechanism through iodine binding capacity
Authors: Merci Aline , Góes Mariana Moraes , Mali Suzana , Yamashita Fabio , Carvalho Gizilene Maria De
Published: April 2022

In this study, a better knowledge of the influence of cross-linking mechanism on the mechanical properties of starch films is presented. Thus, waxy starch and cassava starch films, cross-linked with trisodium trimetaphosphate (STMP), were produced and characterized concerning their morphology, transport, and mechanical properties. Starch cross-linking was verified by RAMAN spectroscopy and by iodine binding capacity (IBC) values, which were determined by color analysis of digital images. Although cross-linking affects the morphology and crystallinity of the films, it was not observed a relationship between the mechanism of the cross-linking reaction of the starch chain (amylose-amylopectin and amylopectin-amylopectin) and the transport properties. The lower Young Modulus and IBC value and the higher elongation at break observed for cross-linking cassava starch films relative to control and waxy films indicate that cross-linking mechanism influences the mechanical properties of starch films and should be considered to tailor the final properties of packaging and biobased products.
Análise paramétrica das variáveis de dimensionamento de muros de arrimo tipo “L” em concreto armado
Authors: Geraldo Daniel Rocha , Nicoletti Renato Silva
Published: April 2022

O muro de arrimo consiste em uma estrutura construída para promover a contenção de taludes e, consequentemente, evitar a erosão, restabelecer a segurança de um maciço de terra e até mesmo recuperar áreas degradadas ou em processo de degradação. Além disso, geralmente, as estruturas de contenção são onerosas. Portanto, conhecer a influência das variáveis de dimensionamento aumenta a sensibilidade do projetista para que este alcance soluções otimizadas, as quais proporcionam maior segurança estrutural juntamente com a redução de custos com materiais e mão de obra e de tempo de execução da obra. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a influência de diversas propriedades no dimensionamento de muros de arrimo de flexão em concreto armado, com formato “L”. Para tornar factível a análise das influências, foi construída uma planilha no software Microsoft Office Excel e realizaram-se análises paramétricas da altura do muro, do peso específico do solo, do ângulo de atrito do solo, da resistência característica à compressão do concreto, da largura do muro e da espessura da laje da base. A análise da sensibilidade foi feita analisando os fatores de segurança ao tombamento e à translação e também as áreas de aço no muro e na laje da base. Em suma, os parâmetros que provocaram maior influência no comportamento do muro de arrimo foram o peso específico e o ângulo de atrito do solo. Especificamente quanto ao ângulo de atrito do solo, verifica-se uma forte correlação geral com as verificações de segurança e com o dimensionamento da área de aço. À medida que esse parâmetro aumenta, a área de aço é minimizada e a segurança, maximizada.
KINERJA KONSELOR PADA KONSELING PRANIKAH
Authors: Elfira Ninil
Published: April 2022

Konseling pranikah merupakan suatu yang penting bagi mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi. Sehingga butuh bantuan konselor dalam mengembangkan potensi mahasiswa mempersiapkan diri menghadapi pernikahan. Sukses atau tidaknya program konseling pranikah diperguruan tinggi, setidaknya dipengaruhi oleh kinerja konselor. Hasil penelitian ini menggambarkan bahwa tiga orang konselor yang menjadi subjek pada sebuah perguruan tinggi swasta memiliki kinerja pada kategori sedang. Setelah dilakukan pembahasan secara terbatas tinggi rendahnya kinerja konselor dipengaruhi oleh latar belakang pendidikan, dukungan instansi dan yayasan tempat mereka bekerja serta budaya masyarakat setempat.
Strategic Integration of Green Innovation, Green Behavior, and Information Systems for Sustainable Business Performance & Competitiveness
Authors: Abubakar Ahmed , Khalifa Mohammed Mahmuda , Elbasset Fatma Hassan Abd , Alkharusi Buthaina
Published: April 2022

Due to the emergence of the need for sustainable development, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to conduct business within the framework of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, businesses are facing a difficult environment in which they struggle to achieve and maintain competitiveness. To conduct business in today's globalized environment, innovation, behavior, and information are becoming increasingly important constructs to consider. This article investigates the effects of green innovation, green behavior, and information systems on the sustainable performance and competitiveness of businesses. The relationships between the constructs are discussed in terms of long-term development and post-pandemic business trends. Structural equation modeling is used to analyze data collected from 221 managers of small and medium-sized enterprises. All hypotheses are supported, and the results reveal the influence of green innovation, green behavior, and information systems on sustainable business performance and competitiveness. The findings are discussed, and managerial implications are highlighted, along with suggestions for future research.
The Effectiveness of Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program on the Quality of Life and Marital Commitment in Married Women
Authors: Habibi Narges , Fathi Elham , Hatami Varzaneh Abolfazl , Aghajani Seifollah
Published: April 2022

Background and Purpose: There are several ways to enhance marriage. Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) are among the methods of educating relationships. Relationship education programs have made a significant contribution to the growth and development of millions of couples. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) on quality of life and marital commitment in married women.
Materials and Methods:  This quasi-experimental research was conducted in a pretest-posttest control group design with 15 participants in the experimental group and 15 participants in the control group. Marital Commitment Questionnaire (DCI), and World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL) were completed as research instruments by the participants. The full version of PREP.8 was presented to the group of 15 participants over a weekend for a total of 12 hours, with each segment lasting for two hours. The Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) as well as the Univariate Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) tests were used. Hedge´s g effect size (ES) was also calculated to determine the magnitude of pairwise comparisons.
Results: The findings indicated that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of quality of life (Social Relations: Exp:12.27±1.28, Cont:11.13±1.64, P≤0.03; Environment, Exp:30.73±3.06, Cont:28.67±3.27, P≤0.02) and marital commitment (Structural Commitment: Exp: 76.40±5.08, Cont: 70.53±3.42; P≤0.02).
Conclusion: We concluded that utilizing PREP can successfully help Iranian couples in their relationships providing them with more knowledge and skills.
Heavy Metals Contamination in the Surface Sediments of Talar River, North of Iran
Authors: Vakilzadeh Yaser , Shabani Gorji Kazem , Ghalamghash Jalil , Noura Mohammad Reza
Published: April 2022

Background and Purpose: The contamination by potentially toxic element (PTE) is a common environmental issue in worldwide rivers. The present study examined PTEs concentration in sediments of Talar River which is one of the main rivers in the Sothern Caspian Basin.
Materials and Methods: The sediment samples (n= 44) were collected from top 0–5 cm of surface sediment in the main channel and floodplain of Talar River using a Van-Veen grab sampler. The concentrations of trace elements were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to evaluate possible relationships between the observed variables and source identification. Enrichment factor (EF) was also applied to determine the integrated effects of different elements and evaluate the sediment quality.
Results: The average concentration of all elements except Mo were found to be higher than the concentration of elements in upper continental crust (UCC). The result of enrichment factor (EF) indicated that most elements were unpolluted and showed minimal to moderate contamination level.  Multivariate statistical analysis indicated Pb, Cu, V, Zn, Cd, Co and Ni typically have anthropogenic sources. Whereas Mn, Sb, Sc, Mo and as showed geogenic source.
Conclusion:It was concluded that sediments in Talar River was then experiencing slightly polluted status originated from local anthropogenic sources in the basin which might potentially pose detrimental effects on both ecological and health conditions in the basin.
An Evaluation of Irrational Drug Consumption in Shiraz Households in 2019
Authors: Kavosi Zahra , Bordbar Shima , Negahdari Saeedeh , Ghaeminia Mostafa , Shahghasemi Seyedeh Neda
Published: April 2022

Background: Medical experts believe that proper use of medicine in many cases results in the treatment of the disease. This study was conducted to determine the rate of irrational drug use in households in Shiraz in 2019. The criteria for rationality of drug use were as follows: 1. Using medicine for the existing disease- 2. Preparing medicine by visiting a doctor- 3. Appropriate storage location- 4. Unexpired drug- 5. Proper drug use.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional household survey conducted using a descriptive questionnaire based on the drug survey plan questionnaire in Oman by stratified random sampling. 156 households were surveyed. Data analysis was performed by t-test , ANOVA, Pearson Correlation Coefficients and chi-square tests using SPSS-22 software.
Results: Out of 1944 items of medicine available in households, 542 items (27.9%) were used rationally and 1402 items (72.1%) were used or stored irrationally. Among the available drug categories, drugs related to cancer (80%) and heart (75.2%) disease had the highest rational use. Skin drugs (0%) and antibiotics (8.3%) had the most irrational use. There was also found a significant relationship between the rational consumption and the region where households lived (P-value≤0/001) (municipal regions), rational consumption and drug literacy for each drug, as well as rational consumption and how the drug was prepared (P-value ≤ 0/001).
Conclusion: Based on the research findings, it was found that in most households, drugs were accumulated irrationally. The high dispersion of medicine stored in households indicated the diversity and lack of a correct and coherent culture for consuming medicine among citizens and prescribing it among the medical community in Shiraz. It was then suggested that through more detailed educational planning, the health system and corresponding officials improve the pattern of drug use as well as its prescription. Furthermore, increasing people's awareness of how to use and maintain medicines can reduce their expenses.
A review of food and nutrition communication and promotion in Ghana
Authors:   University of Health and Allied Sciences, Parbey P , Aryeetey R ,   University of Ghana
Published: April 2022

Dietary perception, behavior, and nutritional status can all be influenced by exposure to information. Behavior change communication that is appropriately designed and implemented is critical for motivating optimal dietary behavior. On the other hand, inadvertent or deliberate misinformation can drive unhealthy dietary behaviors. As part of the process to develop food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for Ghana, this rapid evidence review examined the nature, extent, sources, and medium of food and nutrition information dissemination and promotion in Ghana. PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Open Access Theses Dissertations (OATD) databases were searched systematically using keywords to identify relevant peer-reviewed and grey literature. The review included 31 documents, after excluding 1,302 documents for ineligibility (based on irrelevant title, abstract, and duplicates). Limited reporting of undernutrition was found in print and electronic media. Unhealthy foods, including sugar-sweetened beverages, snacks, yogurt, instant noodles, candy/chocolate, and ice cream were frequently advertised through various communication media. Children are highly exposed to food advertisements, which target them. Promotional characters, animation, billboards, and front-of-store displays; product-branded books, and toys are common strategies for food marketing and advertisement in Ghana. The most frequently reported sources of health and nutrition information were television, radio, social media, health professionals, families, and friends. Children and adults experienced changes in food preferences and choices as a result of exposure to food advertised on television. The commonly used traditional media were radio and television; printed newspaper use has declined tremendously in the past decade. Social media use (particularly WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube) is highest in urban areas, and is growing rapidly; young adults are the most active users of social media platforms. Experts recommend regulation as a mitigation for nutrition miscommunication and inaccurate promotion. The current review highlights the need for regulation of food marketing, and advertisement to safeguard a healthy food environment in Ghana. Key words: advertisement, promotion, diet, regulation, social media, food, Ghana