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TERRITÓRIO INFORMAL: AS FEIRAS LIVRES JUNTO À LINHA FÉRREA DE MARÍLIA-SP
Authors: Fiorin Evandro , Daniel Ribeiro Pátaro Alex , Fernando Bughi Paredes Bruno
Published: February 2015

Este trabalho é parte de uma pesquisa mais ampla que busca estudar a área urbana em contiguidade com o leito férreo na cidade de Marília-SP, no sentido de levantar e analisar a história da formação da região central e do leito férreo, suas intrínsecas relações sócio espaciais, seus espaços residuais, os vestígios da ferrovia e lugares prenhes de cultura, uso e representação social. No presente enfoque diz respeito ao levantamento e análise da existência das chamadas “feira-livres” junto à linha férrea da cidade de Marília-SP. Essa é uma prática muito antiga na cidade e remonta desde os primórdios de sua formação. Nesse sentido, propomos aqui a descoberta de algumas relações humanas existentes nestes territórios informais, bem como possibilidades de criar intervenções hábeis em construir lugares democráticos, sensíveis aos imaginários urbanos. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Feira Livre. Leito Férreo. Lugares Democráticos.  INFORMAL TERRITORY: THE OPEN FAIRS BESIDE THE RAILROAD OF MARÍLIA-SP ABSTRACT This work is part of a broader research project that studies the urban area contiguous with the iron bed in Marília-SP, to survey and analyze the history of the formation of the central region and the iron bed, its intrinsic relationship partner space, their residual spaces, traces of the railroad and pregnant locations culture, use and social representation. In this approach regards the survey and analysis of the existence of so-called "fair-free" along the railway line in Marília-SP. This is a very old practice in the city and dates back from the early days of its formation. Accordingly, we propose the discovery of some existing informal human relationships in these territories, as well as the opportunities to skilled assistance in building democratic, sensitive to urban imaginary places. KEY-WORDS: Fair. Railroad. Democratic Places.  TERRITORIO INFORMAL: LAS FERIAS ABIERTAS EM LAS CERCANIAS DEL CAMINO DE HIERRO DE MARÍLIA-SP   RESUMEN Este trabajo es parte de un proyecto de investigación más amplio que estudia el área contigua urbano con la cama de hierro en Marília-SP, para estudiar y analizar la historia de la formación de la región central y la cama de hierro, su intrínseca relación de pareja espacio, sus espacios residuales, restos de la cultura del ferrocarril y lugares embarazadas, el uso y la representación social. En este enfoque, que se refiere a la encuesta y el análisis de la existencia de la llamada "feria libre" a lo largo de la línea de ferrocarril en Marília-SP. Esta es una práctica muy antigua en la ciudad y data de los primeros días de su formación. En consecuencia, se propone el descubrimiento de algunas relaciones humanas informales existentes en estos territorios, así como las oportunidades para la asistencia especializada en la construcción democrática, sensible a lugares imaginarios urbanos. PALABRAS-CLAVE Feria. Camino de Hierro. Lugares Democráticos.
TERRA BRASILIS, TERRA AUSTRALIS – PARTE 02: EXPANSÃO CAPITALISTA, DESENVOLVIMENTO URBANO E EXPORTAÇÃO DE MODELO URBANO-ECONÔMICO
Authors: Borges Mamede Bruno , Devides Moreno Lucas , Corrêa do Lago Luciana
Published: February 2015

Este artigo faz parte de uma série de estudos sobre as proximidades estruturais e sistemáticas entre Brasil e Austrália. Em especial nesta edição, serão analisadas conjuntamente a formação histórica da rede urbana e expansão do capitalismo no contexto nacional de cada Estado. Considera-se aqui, como na totalidade da pesquisa, que ambos os países possuem mais semelhanças do que discrepâncias em diversos aspectos da administração de seus territórios nacionais e, nesta passagem, os aspectos de formação da rede urbana nacional em conjunto a expansão capitalista são os pontos-chave de parametrização e análise. Palavras-Chave: Geografia Urbana, Engenharia Urbana, Administração Econômica.   BRASILIS TERRA AUSTRALIS LAND - PART 02: EXPANSION CAPITALIST, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN ECONOMIC MODEL-EXPORT ABSTRACT This article is a part of a studies’ series about the structural and systematical proximities between Brazil and Australia. Particularly in this issue, there will be ensemble analyzed the historical formation of the urban network jointed with the capitalist expansion in the nation context of each State. It is regarded in here, as in the whole research, that these two countries have more resemblances than discrepancies in many aspects of their national territories administration and, in this written, the aspects of the composition of the national urban network conjoined with the capitalist expansion are the key points of parameterization and assay. Keywords: Urban Geography, Urban Engineering, Economical Administration. BRASILIS TERRA AUSTRALIS TIERRA - PARTE 02: EXPANSIÓN CAPITALISTA, DESARROLLO URBANO Y URBANO MODELO ECONÓMICO-EXPORT RESUMÉN Este artículo hace parte de una serie de estudios acerca de las proximidades estructurales y sistemáticas entre Brasil y Australia. Especialmente en esta edición serán analizadas la formación histórica de la red urbana en conjunto a la expansión capitalista por el contexto nacional de cada Estado. Se ha considerado acá, como a toda la pesquisa, que estos dos países presentan mucho más semblanzas que discrepancias en muchos aspectos de la administración de sus territorios nacionales y, en este trabajo, los aspectos de la composición de la red urbana nacional conjuntamente a la expansión capitalista son los puntos de parametrización y análisis. Palabras-Clave: Geografía Urbana, Inguinaria Urbana, Administración Económica.
TERRA BRASILIS, TERRA AUSTRALIS – PARTE 03: ANÁLISE DE ESTRATÉGIAS E POLÍTICAS PARA PLANEJAMENTO E GESTÃO DE CIDADES
Authors: Borges Mamede Bruno , Devides Moreno Lucas , Ribeiro Pfeiffer Cláudia
Published: February 2015

Este artigo faz parte de uma série de estudos sobre as proximidades estruturais e sistemáticas entre Brasil e Austrália. Em especial nesta edição, serão relatadas e analisadas as estratégias, políticas e recursos utilizados em algumas cidades de ambos os países para combater seus principais problemas urbanos. Considera-se aqui, como na totalidade da pesquisa, que ambos os países possuem mais semelhanças do que discrepâncias em diversos aspectos da administração de seus territórios nacionais e, nesta passagem, os aspectos de planejamento e gestão urbana são o ponto-chave de parametrização e análise. Palavras-Chave: Geografia Urbana, Engenharia Urbana, Administração Pública.   BRASILIS TERRA AUSTRALIS LAND - PART 03: ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF CITIES ABSTRACT This article is a part of a studies’ series about the structural and systematical proximities between Brazil and Australia. Particularly in this issue, there will be related and analyzed strategies, politics and resources applied in some cities of both countries to deal with their main urban problems. It is regarded in here, as in the whole research, that these two countries have more resemblances than discrepancies in many aspects of their national territories administration and, in this written, the aspects of urban planning and management are the key points of parameterization and assay. Keywords: Urban Geography, Urban Engineering, Public Administration.   BRASILIS TERRA AUSTRALIS TIERRA - PARTE 03: ANÁLISIS DE LAS ESTRATEGIAS Y POLÍTICAS PARA PLANIFICACIÓN Y GESTIÓN DE LAS CIUDADES   RESUMÉN Este artículo hace parte de una serie de estudios acerca de las proximidades estructurales y sistemáticas entre Brasil y Australia. Especialmente en esta edición serán analizadas estrategias, políticas y recursos aplicados en algunas ciudades de los dos países para resolver sus principales problemáticas urbanas. Se ha considerado acá, como a toda la pesquisa, que estos dos países presentan mucho más semblanzas que discrepancias en muchos aspectos de la administración de sus territorios nacionales y, en este trabajo, los aspectos de planeamiento y gerenciamiento son los puntos-llave de parametrización y análisis. Palabras-Clave: Geografía Urbana, Inguinaria Urbana, Administración Pública.
A IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS PARA O GERENCIAMENTO DE ÁREAS DE RISCOS: AÇÃO DA DEFESA CIVIL DO DISTRITO FEDERAL (DF)
Authors: Paulo Mesquita Mendes Pedro , Henrique Kingma Orlando Paulo
Published: February 2015

O presente artigo procura trazer algumas reflexões sobre a temática em torno das Politicas Públicas, e as principais áreas de risco que estão concentradas em quatro localidades no Distrito Federal: Fercal, Sol Nascente (Ceilândia), Vila Rabelo e Vicente Pires, devido à ocupação irregular, sem a necessária infraestrutura. Este tema vem ocupando cada vez mais a agenda política do governo brasiliense, frente aos constantes acidentes que vem vitimando parcela significativa da população que reside em áreas impróprias para a ocupação. Destacamos principalmente alguns marcos regulatórios e diretrizes gerais sobre política urbana contidas na constituição Federal de 1988; a Lei Nº 10.257, de 10 de julho de 2001 o Estatuto da Cidade; a criação do Ministério das Cidades (2003) assim como as diretrizes do Sistema Nacional de Defesa Civil (SINDEC). Palavras–chave: Políticas Públicas; Áreas de Risco; Espaço Urbano.  IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC POLICIES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AREAS: ACTION CIVIL DEFENSE OF THE FEDERAL DISTRICT (DF) ABSTRACT This article tries to give some reflections on the theme around Public Policy, and the main areas of risk that are concentrated in four locations in the Federal District: Fercal, Rising Sun (Ceilândia), Vila Rabelo and Vicente Pires, due to the illegal occupation without the necessary infrastructure. This topic has been occupying increasingly political agenda brasiliense government, compared to constant accidents that comes victimizing significant portion of the population living in areas unsuitable for occupation. Mainly highlight some regulatory frameworks and guidelines on urban policy contained in the Federal Constitution of 1988; Law No. 10.257, of July 10, 2001 the City Statute; the creation of the Ministry of Cities (2003) as well as the guidelines of the National System of Civil Defense (SINDEC).). Keywords: Public Policy, Risk Areas, Urban Space. APLICACIÓN DE LAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS PARA ÁREAS DE GESTIÓN DE RIESGOS: ACCIÓN DEFENSA CIVIL DEL DISTRITO FEDERAL (DF) RESUMEN Este trabajo intenta dar algunas reflexiones sobre el tema en torno a las políticas públicas, y las áreas clave de riesgo que se concentran en cuatro lugares en el Distrito Federal: Fercal, Rising Sun (Ceilândia), Rabelo Village y Vicente Pires, debido a la ocupación irregular sin la infraestructura necesaria. Este tema ha estado ocupando cada vez más la agenda política del gobierno de Brasilia, frente a los accidentes constantes que viene victimizando porción significativa de la población que vive en zonas no aptas para la ocupación. Principalmente destacar algunos marcos normativos y directrices sobre política urbana contenidas en la Constitución Federal de 1988; la Ley N ° 10.257, de 10 de julio de 2001, el Estatuto de la Ciudad; la creación del Ministerio de las Ciudades (2003), así como los lineamientos del Sistema Nacional de Defensa Civil (SINDEC). Palabras-clave: Políticas Públicas; Áreas de riesgo; Espacio Urbano.
TERRA BRASILIS, TERRA AUSTRALIS – PARTE 04: COMPARAÇÃO ENTRE INFRAESTRUTURAS E SERVIÇOS DE TRANSPORTES EM CIDADES MÉDIAS CENTRAIS
Authors: Borges Mamede Bruno , Devides Moreno Lucas , Ximenes Pamplona Ponte Juliano
Published: February 2015

Este artigo faz parte de uma série de estudos sobre as proximidades estruturais e sistemáticas entre Brasil e Austrália. Em especial nesta edição, serão analisadas e comparadas a presença e disponibilidade de infraestruturas e serviços de transporte de passageiros em cidades médias centrais de ambos os países. Considera-se aqui, como na totalidade da pesquisa, que ambos os países possuem mais semelhanças do que discrepâncias em diversos aspectos da administração de seus territórios nacionais e, nesta passagem, os aspectos de infraestrutura e disponibilidade de serviços de transporte urbana são o ponto-chave de parametrização e análise. Palavras-Chave: Engenharia de Transportes, Geografia de Transportes, Engenharia Urbana.   BRASILIS TERRA AUSTRALIS LAND - PART 04: COMPARISON OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT SERVICES IN MEDIUM CITIES CENTRAL ABSTRACT This article is a part of a studies’ series about the structural and systematical proximities between Brazil and Australia. Particularly in this issue, there will be analyzed and compared the presence and availability of infrastructure and services related to passengers’ transportation in central medium cities in both countries. It is regarded in here, as in the whole research, that these two countries have more resemblances than discrepancies in many aspects of their national territories administration and, in this written, the aspects of infrastructure and availability of passengers’ transportation services are the key points of parameterization and assay. Keywords: Transportation Engineering, Transportation Geography, Urban Engineering. BRASILIS TERRA AUSTRALIS TIERRA - PARTE 04: COMPARACIÓN DE INFRAESTRUCTURAS Y TRANSPORTE SERVICIOS EN MEDIO CIUDADES CENTRAL RESUMÉN Este artículo hace parte de una serie de estudios acerca de las proximidades estructurales y sistemáticas entre Brasil y Australia. Especialmente en esta edición serán analizadas y comparadasla presencia y disponibilidad de infraestructura y servicios referentes a transportación de pasajeros en ciudades medianas de los dos países. Se ha considerado acá, como a toda la pesquisa, que estos dos países presentan mucho más semblanzas que discrepancias en muchos aspectos de la administración de sus territorios nacionales y, en este trabajo, los aspectos de infraestructura y disponibilidad de servicios para transporte de pasajeros son los puntos-llave de parametrización y análisis. Palabras-clave: Geografía Urbana, Inguinaria Urbana, Administración Pública.
CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE AS CARACTERÍSTICAS FÍSICAS E LOCACIONAIS DOS LOTES E O CONSUMO EFETIVO DE ÁGUA: ANÁLISE DO SISTEMA DE ABASTECIMENTO DA CIDADE DE SÃO CARLOS (SP)
Authors: Barros Mazer Lucatti Tayná , Kellner Erich
Published: February 2015

RESUMO Informações relativas ao consumo de água per capita podem ser consideradas ferramentas de grande valia para o dimensionamento de partes do sistema de abastecimento de água de um município. O grande desafio ao projetista de infraestrutura urbana é a estimação do consumo médio percapita de água a ser adotado em um projeto de sistema de abastecimento de água. O objetivo geral deste trabalho foi o de avaliar as características físicas e locacionais de lotes urbanos e correlacioná-los com o consumo percapita efetivo de água. Foram analisados oito empreendimentos instalados no município de São Carlos (SP), Brasil, e foram observadas correlações entre a área média dos lotes, a densidade bruta populacional, a renda média domiciliar e o consumo médio percapita efetivo de água. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Sistema de Abastecimento de Água. Consumo percapita Efetivo de Água. Previsão de Demanda.   CORRELATION AMONG THE PHYSICAL AND LOCATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A LAND AND EFFECTIVE WATER CONSUMPTION: ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY SYSTEM OF SÃO CARLOS CITY (SP) ABSTRACT Information about per capita consumption of water can be considered valuable tools for the design of a municipality water supply system. The challenge to the designer of urban infrastructure is the estimation of the average per capita water consumption to be adopted on a project of water supply system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical and locational characteristics of urban lands and correlate them with the actual per capita water consumption. Eight projects were analyzed in São Carlos (SP), Brazil, and correlations between the average area of lots, the gross population density, average household income and the effective per capita average water consumption were observed. KEY-WORDS: Water Supply System. Effective per capita consumption of water. Demand Forecasting.  Correlación entre las características físicas y de localización DE TIERRA Y EL  CONSUMO EN EFECTO DE AGUA: ANÁLISIS DE SUMINISTRO DEL SISTEMA DE LA CIUDAD DE São CARLOS (SP)   RESUMEN La información sobre el consumo de agua per cápita se puede considerar una herramienta valiosa para el diseño de partes del sistema de abastecimiento de agua de un municipio. El desafío para el diseñador de la infraestructura urbana es la estimación del consumo medio de agua por habitante que se adoptará en un proyecto para el sistema de suministro de agua. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las características físicas y de ubicación de los lotes urbanos y correlacionarlos con el consumo real de agua por habitante. Se analizaron ocho proyectos instalados en São Carlos y correlaciones entre el área promedio de los lotes, la densidad bruta de población, el ingreso promedio de los hogares y el efectivo per cápita se observó el consumo medio de agua. PALABRAS-CLAVE Sistema de Abastecimiento de Agua. El consumo per cápita efectiva de agua. Previsión de la demanda.
Conceptual going near the modelign of process of educating and developing motive flairs for children and teenagers
Authors: Худолій О. М. , Іващенко О. В.
Published: February 2015

Research aim — to ground conception of construction of process of educating and developing motive flairs for children and teenagers on the basis of design of separate components of educational process. For the decision of the put tasks such methods of research : are in-process used design, approach of the systems, methods of theoretical analysis and generalization for the exposure of essence, leading tendencies of optimization of educational process and determination of theoretical pre-conditions and methodological approaches of his further improvement; pedagogical testing, methods of registration of sensomotor reactions, methods of registration of the state of the cardiovascular system, supervisions and pedagogical experiment for determination of model descriptions of children and teenagers, modes of the training loading; methods of mathematical analysis (logistic and asymptotic to the function) for determination of conformities to law of placing of facilities of primary orientation in the period of developing motive flairs, educating to physical exercises and under­cooking to the competitions; mathematical methods of planning of multivariable experiments for the study of conformities to law of developing motive flairs, process of educating and preparation to the competitions. The got experimental material was subject to statistical treatment with the use of application of the statistical processing of data (MS Excel, Statistika 6.0) packages.Research results. It is set that on the basis of models of motive preparedness of children and teenagers the selection of basic, tricking into and preparatory exercises, and also stage control, comes  true after the level of motive preparedness. On the basis of models of the training loading determined: size and orientation of loading; correlation of facilities of physical and  technical preparation; terms of the use of loading of different orientation; terms for development of force and increase of capacity; terms of operative and current control. On the basis of models of process educating is determined: terms for educating by ability to manage motions, educating to physical exercises; order of decision of tasks of educating and selection of educational tasks; fundamental discipling to programming of educational process of children and teenagers; terms of operative and current control.Keywords: design, educating, motive capabilities, children, teenagers.
Ruffier test model taking into account an age of the patient
Authors: Заневський І. П. , Заневська Л. Г.
Published: February 2015

There are presented the results of the comparative analysis of the existing methods of correcting the values of Ruffier index for the children teenagers. The model of the correction of the value of Ruffier index and the model of the correction of the gradation of the estimations of Ruffier test taking into account an age of the patient are proposed. It is shown that the parameter of the correction of the value of Ruffier index and gradations of the estimations of the corresponding test must be a relationship of the standard pulse rate in the state of calmness, accepted for the age class of patient, to the standard pulse rate of adult person. The corresponding model of the estimation of the functional state of the cardiovascular system of persons of school age showed a statistically significal (p < 0,001) correction of the value of Ruffier index and the gradation of the levels of health relatively to the conventional model for the adult, which is recommended. The quantitative assessment of the consequences of correction in the distribution of students on levels and groups of health is represented.
The model for evaluation of motor activity of schoolchildren
Authors: Павлова Ю. О.
Published: February 2015

The problems of development and implementation of methods for evaluation of children physical activity level were analyzed. The factors that have influence oт physical activity were analyzed and according data results the model for investigation of physical activity was developed. The components of this model were educational environment, demographic, social, psychological and medical factors. The complex methodic for evaluation of physical activity was constructed according to the proposed model. The 305 pupils of the sixth and eighth grades take part in investigation. 49% of eighth grade pupils and 57% of sixth grade pupils have medium level of physical activity. Boys had higher level of physical activity compared with girls. Generally among schoolgirls of eighth grade was in 8,4 times less person with high level of physical activity then in sixth grade. The developed technique can be used at research of health and healthy lifestyles of students and for evaluation of effectiveness of prevention programs.
Application of final actions management which behave to the type «motions without a purpose» as a methodical technique for effective motion skills forming in shooters
Authors: Калиніченко О. М. , Лопатьєв А. О.
Published: February 2015

The authors hypothesize that the optimum motor skills of shooters can be formed only if they ability to apply such mechanisms of management final actions which by M. Bernshteyn is classified as «motions without a purpose». The methodical receptions of the use of the special devices which are instrumental in the capture of ability to pass to the optimum mechanisms of management motions of shooter are analyzed. In the article description of author variant of mechanical device «double management» which it is suggested to utilizes for forming of optimum variants motive skills of shooters from a pistol.
The concentration of homocysteine in patients after ischemic brain stroke and vascular dementia
Authors: Serdarević Nafija , Begić Lejla , Mulaomerović Softić Adaleta
Published: February 2015

Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine whether moderate hiperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for cerebral infarction.Methods: We have measured homocysteine levels in 50 patients with ischemic stroke during acute phase and postacute phase, 50 patients diagnosed with vascular dementia and healthy group of 50 subjects. Homocysteine concentration in serum was measured, on the basis of fluorescent polarisation measuring.Results: The study demonstrated that homocysteine concentration was 16.93 µmol/L in the patient group with ischemic stroke, and in the group of patients with vascular dementia was 20.39 µmol/L. Homocysteine increases during the postacute phase of ischemic stroke after 7 days for 1.54 µmol/L and 14 days for 3.66 µmol/L compared to the concentration of homocysteine after the first hours of hospitalization. Using Wilcoxon signed ranks and Mann-Whitney (P < 0.05) tests we got significant difference between homocysteine concentration at acute phase and post-acute phase of ischemic stroke and it was significant difference between concentrations of homocysteine in the acute and post-acute phase of ischemic stroke and vascular dementia. The Spearman correlation test was found signifiant correlation between the number of strokes and the concentration of homocysteine in serum of patients with vascular dementia.Conclusions: The homocysteine concentration rises significantly during of acute phase of ischemic brain stroke, and it is significantly increased during post-acute phase, which is a predictor factor for further development of vascular dementia, or a new ischemic brain stroke.
Epidemiological characterisics of gastrointestinal infectious diseases and viral hepatitis A in the Canton Sarajevo
Authors: Obradović Zarema , Pašalić Arzija , Žilić Amar
Published: February 2015

Introduction: Gastrointestinal infectious diseases are a group of frequent diseases in developing countries as a result of industrialization in food production and often consuming of the food in public places. In Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Canton Sarajevo these diseases are frequent. The aim of this work is to investigate epidemiological characteristics of the most often gastrointestinal infectious diseases in Canton Sarajevo (Enterocolitis acuta, Toxiinfectio alimentaris, Salmonellosis, Amoebiasis) compared with Viral Hepatitis A and to estimate the need for the implementation of vaccination against this disease.Methods: We used individual reports as well as monthly and annual bulletins about the movement of infectious diseases which are obligatory for reporting from the Epidemiology department of the Institute for public health in Canton Sarajevo. This work is a retrospective study, for the period 2005-2009. Descriptive- analytical method was used. In statistical processing we used mean, structure index and trend index.Results: The research showed that gastrointestinal infectious diseases are registered in a huge number in all the observed years. The most often was Enterocolitis acuta, and the rarest was Viral Hepatitis A. The diseases were mostly sporadic. Distinct seasonality and coherence with warm months in the year is expressed in Enterocolitis acuta and Intoxicatio alimentaris, while the other diseases are registered during the whole year.Conclusions: Incidence of gastrointestinal infectious diseases in Canton Sarajevo is high and we need to work intensively to improve sanitary conditions as the most eficient preventive measures. There is no justification for implementing of the vaccine against Viral hepatitis A.
Effects of improper posture during work on lumbal pain syndrome of discogenic etiology
Authors: Kaljić Eldad
Published: February 2015

Introduction: Lumbar pain syndrome is the most common cause of why patients, especially the active ones, are reported to physicians. It is manifested as nonspecific or non-radicular lumbar pain syndrome which is not associated with neurological symptoms, and specific which is associated with spinal nerve root compression. Aims of this study were to determine correlation between inadequate equipment and improper position for work with disk caused lumbar pain syndrome.Methods: The study included 913 patients who have visited the Community-based rehabilitation ambulance "Praxis" due to low back pain syndrome and verified disc hernia in the five year period. Lumbar pain syndrome was diagnosed by clinical examination (history, inspection, palpation, Lasegue sign, neurologic and motoric dysfunction tests), then radiologic diagnostic methods (CT, MRI). The data about inadequate equipment and position during work were obtained in interview with  patients.Results: Lumbar pain syndrome is most common among workers (268 or 29.35%), followed by officials (239 or 26.17%). With the conducted research we determine that all the patients had inadequate equipment and the position of labor and weak abdominal and spinal muscles.Conclusion: Based on research conducted through the before mentioned variables, we can determine not only the association, but a strong influence of inadequate equipment and improper position for work to the occurrence of disk caused lumbar pain syndrome.
The role of multi slice computed tomography in the evaluation of acute non-cardiac chest pain
Authors: Vegar Zubović Sandra , Kristić Spomenka
Published: February 2015

Introduction: Differential diagnosis of acute chest pain encompasses a broad spectrum of illnesses which are most likely followed by benign outcomes (pneumonia, pneumothorax, pleurisy, pericardial effusion, hiatus hernia), but also illnesses of lethal outcomes (pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection,thoracic aortic aneurysms, thoracic aortic aneurysm rupture, etc). Illnesses associated with benign and lethal outcomes may present very similar if not the same symptoms, resulting in a diffi cult establishment of accurate diagnosis.Methods: During the period of one year, 123 patients presented with non-cardiac acute chest pain were referred for the multi slice computed tomography (MSCT) examination. Scanning of thorax was conductedin two series: unenhanced and contrast-enhanced, using a window for pulmonary parenchyma and mediastinum.Results: From a total number of patients 21.1% had normal results while the other 79.9% had pathological results. Out of the total number of patients with pathological result MSCT established potentially lethal outcome for 35.0%, out of which 83.7% was contributed to vascular territory of pulmonary artery, while 16.3% was contributed to aorta.Conclusion: MSCT scanning, owe to its ability of simultaneous analysis of vascular and non-vascular thoracic structures, represents a very effi cient and reliable method for establishing accurate diagnosis and appropriatetriage of patients with acute chest pain. Accurate and effi cient diagnosis enables benefi cial outcome for the patient in this group of illness. MSCT enables the differentiation of etiological factors, which present as acute onset of non-cardiac chest pain.
Endocarditis lenta-patient survived septic shock: a case report
Authors: Macić Džanković Amra , Burina Nina , Kulić Mehmed , Mehanić Snježana
Published: February 2015

Infective endocarditis is defi ned as an infection of the endocardial surface of the heart. Its intracardiac effects include severe valvular insuffi ciency, which may lead to intractable congestive heart failure and myocardialabscesses. This disease still carries a poor prognosis and a high mortality.A severe case of infective endocarditis with its complications is presented. A man with aortic prosthetic valve due to earlier aortic stenosis and corrected aortal coarctation and implanted pacemaker presentedwith prolonged unexplained fever, malaise, sweating, weight loss (15 kg/4 months) and lumbar pain. He was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics prior IE diagnosis was considered. Echocardiogram showedaortic vegetations and possible periaortal abscess formation. Nonspecifi c infl ammation parameters were high positive. Cultures were constantly negative. His condition had deteriorated suddenly, and he had presentedwith worsening of cutaneous vasculitis, subacute glomerulonephritis and subsequent acute respiratory distress syndrome and septic shock. This patient survived with residual bilateral necrosis of the feet andtoxic peroneal paresis. At the end transthoracic echocardiogram showed enlarged heart chambers, LV mild dilated and concentric hypertrophy with ejection fraction about 40%, degenerative postinfl ammatory mitralvalve changes, mild mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation, postinfl ammatory aortic root fi brosis and moderate aortic valve stenosis (AVPG max 50,9 mmHg, AVPG mean 24 mmHg) with no pericardial effusion. Initial suspicion of Q fever was defi nitely excluded by serological testing showing nonspecifi c IgM positivity,probably rheumatoid factor related.
Blastocystis hominis and allergic skin diseases; a single centre experience
Authors: Zaglool Abdulla Muhammad , Khodari Abdul Wahid , Farooq Usman
Published: February 2015

Introduction: Blastocystis hominis in stool samples of individuals with allergic cutaneous symptoms were evaluated to study a possible link between them.Methods: The study was done from June 2010 to December 2011, in dermatology and parasitology department of central laboratory, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A total of218 stool sample for patients who attended dermatology clinic and diagnosed as chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis, or pruritus of unknown origin were included in the study. Standard laboratory tests for the detection of allergic etiology were performed for all patients. Detection of Blastocystis hominis has been made by microscopic examination of stool samples by direct examination and concentration technique.Results: Overall, 30(13.7%) stool samples were infected by Blastocystis hominis with age group (26-35) and male predominace 15(6.9%) and 18(8.2%), respectively. No other allergic cause of urticaria was discovered.Conclusion: Blastocystis hominis could be the etiology of chronic urticaria.
Evaluation of bad habits as risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in Sarajevo Canton
Authors: Branković Suada , Gojak Refet , Rama Admir , Šegalo Mersa , Mačak Hadžiomerović Amra , Jaganjac Amila
Published: February 2015

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases by its frequency, epidemic expenditure, socio-medical consequences and with high mortality are becoming the biggest problem of modern medicine. Mortality from cardiovascular diseases declines due to prevention measures in developed countries, in developing countries and countries in transition it increases. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of harmful habits and connection as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in economically active population in the Canton of Sarajevo.Methods: The study was conducted among the active population of Sarajevo Canton. Randomly selected 443 respondents from different groups of workers aged 18-65 years, who voluntarily joined the study. Weperformed a study intersection descriptive method of research. Instrument for conducting research was a set of questionnaires, designed for research purposes.Results: The results study showed that the study group, current smokers occupy 45%, 1.8% occasional smokers who smoke and the rest of nonsmokers. It was shown that subjects who consume alcohol in biggestpercentage 73.4% consumed the same day, while the smallest percentage 2.7% comprise the same subjects who consumed annually.Conclusions: The prevalence of harmful habits as risk factors for cardiovascular disease among subjects in the Sarajevo Canton is evident represented. It is a significant development of the country, because it affects the health promotion strategy, which consequently changes the behavior based on individual needs. Health education and promotion of health can be reduced or completely prevented by a number of risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Treatment of the Moderate Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with an Intespinous Distraction Device IMPALA
Authors: Sefo Haso , Barucija Mersad , Hajdarpasic Edin , Muftic Mirsad
Published: February 2015

Introduction: The aim of this study was the evaluation of symptom improvements in patients with moderate lumbar spinal stenosis, who consecutively underwent placement of interspinous distraction deviceIMPALA®.Methods: This study included a total of 11 adult patients with moderate lumbar spinal stenosis. Clinical evaluations were performed preoperatively and 3-months after surgery using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).Results: The mean preoperative VAS was 7.09 and fell to 2.27 a 3-months after surgery. The mean preoperative ODI was 59.45 fell to 20.72 a 3-months after surgery.Conclusions: Using the IMPALA® device in patients with moderate lumbar spinal stenosis is a minimal invasive, effective and safe procedure. Clinical symptoms were improved 3 months after surgery.
Uterine cervix squamous cell carcinoma metastatic to the Ampulla of Vater: a case report with review of the literature
Authors: Udovčić Gagula Dalma , Skenderi Faruk , Gornjaković Srđan , Ibišević Nermina , Chikha Adisa , Vranić Semir , Ðuran Aleksandra
Published: February 2015

Metastases to gastrointestinal tract are uncommon. In particular, metastases to the ampulla of Vater are very rare and may represent a significant diagnostic challenge. Metastases from the uterine cervix to the ampulla of Vater are exceedingly rare and only one case has been described in the available literature. We describe here a second case of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix to the ampulla of Vater in a 45-year-old woman. Poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma presented as an isolated metastasis to the ampulla of Vater, two years after the initial diagnosis. While the squamous cell carcinoma could occur as primary ampullary carcinoma, albeit very rare, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of metastatic cancer.
Influence of cigarette smoking on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with estrogen deficiency in menstrual history
Authors: Kapetanović Amila , Avdić Dijana
Published: February 2015

Introduction: Estrogen deficiency leads to bone mass loss and increased risk for osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to examine influence of cigarette smoking on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with estrogen deficiency in menstrual history.Methods: The total of 100 postmenopausal women living in Sarajevo area, aged 50-65 years, with estrogen deficiency in menstrual history participated in this prospective study. The subjects were divided in two groups, examination and control group, based on bone mineral density values. The women in the examination group had osteoporosis while in the control group were women with osteopenia or normal bone mineral density. Bone mineral density was measured at the lumbar spine and proximal femur by Dual–Energy X–ray Absorptiometry using Hologic QDR-4000 scanner. Smoking habits were assessed for each subject.Results: The average number of cigarettes smoked per day in women with estrogen deficiency in menstrual history was 14.86 in the examination group and 4.67 in the control group. The difference in the average number of cigarettes smoked per day between the two groups was statistically significant (p <0.01). The coefficient of linear correlation between T score and the number of cigarettes smoked per day among women with estrogen deficiency in menstrual history in the examination group was statistically significant (p<0.01). The coefficient of linear correlation between T score and the number of cigarettes smoked per day among women with estrogen deficiency in menstrual history in the control group was statistically significant ( p<0.05).Conclusion: Results of this study suggest that cigarette smoking has negative impact on bone mineral density and that healthy lifestyle (no smoking) has the potential to reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women with estrogen deficiency in menstrual history.
Electroneurographic parameters in patients with metabolic syndrome
Authors: Kunić Suljo , Tupković Emir , Nišić Mediha , Salihović Semiha
Published: February 2015

Introduction: The aim of this study was to measure electroneurographic (ENG) parameters of the median and ulnar nerve in patients with metabolic syndrome and to determine whether the large imbalance in glycemic control came to neuropathic changes to the template.Methods: The study included 100 patients with metabolic syndrome diagnosed according to the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program - Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III). The patients were divided into two groups. Group I – patients with normal glycemic control and Group II - patients with diabetes mellitus for up to five years. We measured sensory conductive velocity (SCV), the amplitude of sensory nerve action potential (SNAP), motor conductive velocity (MCV), terminal motor latency (TML) and compose muscle action potential after distal stimulation (CMAP-I) and after proximal stimulation (CMAP-II) for the ulnar and median nerve.Results: Sensory and motor parameters in Group II were amended to neuropathic pattern compared to Group I. There were significant differences in: SNAP amplitude for all tested nerves, SCV values for both left and right median and ulnar nerve; MCV and TML for left median nerve; MCV, TML and CMAP-I for right median nerve area; MCV and TML for left ulnar nerve; MCV, CMAP-I and CMAP-II for right ulnar nerve area.Conclusion: Patients with metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus duration of five years have the significant changes in sensory and motor peripheral nerves. Neuropathic changes are possible in patients with metabolic syndrome and normal glycemic control.
Prevalence of behavioral risk factors of non-communicable diseases among urban and rural population in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Pilav Aida , Rudić Aida , Branković Suada , Doder Vildana
Published: February 2015

Introduction The objective of the paper is to analyze and to assess prevalence of the major behavioral risk factors among adult population (25-64 years of age) in the rural and urban areas in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBIH).Methods Data were taken from cross-sectional population survey on the health status population in the FBIH. To ensure a sample representative for the adult population in the FBIH it was applied the two-stage stratified systematic sample. The survey covered a total of 2735 adult population aged 25-64 years, of which 1087 in the urban areas and 1648 in rural areas.Results. The prevalence of smoking among men in rural areas is significantly higher than among men in urban areas (69% vs. 55%), while the prevalence of smoking among women is higher in urban than in rural areas (45% vs. 31%). There is no statistically significant difference in prevalence of obesity and physical activity according to the age groups among men and women in the urban and rural areas. The frequency of changes in behavior related to acquiring healthy living habits in the rural areas is statistically significant among men and women, while in the urban areas there is no statistical significance among the sexes.Conclusions. The results indicate that there are no significant differences in prevalence of factor risks in urban and rural areas. Prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles is high, and the results should be used to improve standard planning of health promotion-prevention programs.
Vitamin B12 deficiency and depression in elderly: cross-sectional study in Eastern Croatia
Authors: Miškulin Maja , Kristić Marija , Vlahović Jelena
Published: February 2015

Introduction: Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs frequently among elderly patients and it has recently been connected with the occurrence of depressive symptoms in this population. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of vitamin B12 deficiency among elderly patients from Eastern Croatia and to evaluate whether there is a connection between this deficiency and the occurrence of depressive symptoms among them.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2013, among 140 elderly patients from Vukovar-Srijem County (47.9%, 67/140 males and 52.1%, 73/140 females; mean age 71.0±6.7 years). The anonymous questionnaire was used to obtain demographic data, data regarding socio-economic status and personal history of diseases of study participants as well as data pertaining to the existence of depressive symptoms among them. The competitive immunoassay vitamin B12 kit was used to determine serum levels of vitamin B12.Results: Among all study participants there were 7.1% (10/140) of them with B12 deficiency and 70.0% (98/140) of them with the symptoms of depression. Depressive symptoms occurred in 100.0% (10/10) patients with the vitamin B12 deficiency and 67.7% (88/130) of patients without it.Conclusion: The study showed positive connection between the existence of depressive symptoms and vitamin B12 deficiency among elderly patients. This finding points to the need for frequent vitamin status evaluation in this age group and its consequent correction that could improve overall health of this population subgroup.
Early EMDR Intervention Following a Community Critical Incident: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Shapiro Elan , Laub Brurit
Published: February 2015

The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of early eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) intervention using the EMDR recent traumatic episode protocol (R-TEP) after a traumatic community event whereby a missile hit a building in a crowded area of a town. In a waitlist/delayed treatment parallel-group randomized controlled trial, 17 survivors with posttraumatic distress were treated with EMDR therapy using the R-TEP protocol. Volunteer EMDR practitioners conducted treatment on 2 consecutive days. Participants were randomly allocated to either immediate or waitlist/delayed treatment conditions. Assessments with Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) brief depression inventory took place at pre- and posttreatment and at 3 months follow-up. At 1 week posttreatment, the scores of the immediate treatment group were significantly improved on the IES-R compared to the waitlist/delayed treatment group, who showed no improvement prior to their treatment. At 3 months follow-up, results on the IES-R were maintained and there was a significant improvement on PHQ-9 scores. This pilot study provides preliminary evidence, supporting the efficacy of EMDR R-TEP for reducing posttrauma stress among civilian victims of hostility, and shows that this model of intervention briefly augmenting local mental health services following large-scale traumatic incidents, using an EMDR intervention on 2 consecutive days may be effective.
Using Avatars to Enhance Breastfeeding Education for Undergraduate Nursing Students
Authors: Flood Jeanie , Commendador Kathleen
Published: February 2015

Maternal–child health courses must cover the perinatal period from preconception to postpartum. Nursing students must learn skills for labor support as well as postpartum care including the support and promotion of breastfeeding. Students have limited opportunities to practice
lactation support skills during their clinical rotations, and their primary resource on breastfeeding is often the course textbook. For an undergraduate nursing course, an innovative educational strategy was developed using a series of breastfeeding scenarios with the incorporation of animated
avatars. Each scenario connected to a larger case study similar to a day in the life of a postpartum nurse dealing with breastfeeding situations on the hospital unit. Students were given a list of links and breastfeeding resources beyond the course textbook they could use to address the scenarios.
Promotion of Exclusive Breastfeeding in a Clinic Setting Did Not Increase Its Rates
Authors: Scott Allison L. , Narcisse Marie-Rachelle , Lindholm Lyla
Published: February 2015

Breastfeeding is known to have many protective effects on childhood health. Breastfeeding without supplementation or complementary foods until 6 months of age is inversely related to several health problems, including childhood obesity. Because of the known beneficial effects on infant
health of breastfeeding, education on breastfeeding may impact exclusive breastfeeding rates, resulting in improved infant health status. This retrospective study, using Pender’s health promotion model and the theory of planned behavior (Pender, Murdaugh, & Parsons, 2011), explored the
effect of a breastfeeding education intervention for quality improvement in an ambulatory care clinic on the rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 4 months of infancy, or short-term exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding rates were measured after the 4-month well exam,
which represents the time of the existence of the quality improvement intervention for 4–5 months. The expected outcome was a minimum 15% increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates in the participants who received the educational program as compared to the individuals who did not receive
the breastfeeding education intervention. Contrary to expectations, the group receiving standard care had significantly higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding than those receiving the intervention.