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K personální etice
Authors: Svobodová Zuzana 
Published: December 2015

In the text entitled "The Ethics of Persona" are successively opened following questions: What is the basis of ethics? What constitutes the humanity of man? How have views of human nature in history changed? What has the discovery of the subject-object approach to the world meant? Why do we now talk about the need for a new ethics? After emphasizing the role of communication in the human being, a consequence of the difference of social or individual bases of human existence is shown. Also depicted is the gradual discovery of the personal dimension of man and the tension, which can be expressed following Levinas's formulation, as a question: nominative, or accusative? Referring to the prioritisation of accusative "selves" before the nominative "Ego" leads to the prioritisation of responsibility and care as the (existential) significant ethical basis for the meaningful development of man and the world.
Confined Pressuremeter Tests for the Assessment of the Theoretically Back-Calculated Cross-Anisotropic Elastic Moduli
Authors: Foriero Adolfo , Ciza Ferdinand 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
This study considered the determination of the elastic cross-anisotropic moduli of two base course materials. The cross-anisotropic moduli were back-calculated from a series of vertical and horizontal laboratory pressuremeter tests in a confined mold. First, a theoretical model of an expanding cylindrical cavity in an elastic cross-anisotropic confined medium was developed. Subsequently, an estimate of four (Ghh, μ′hh, μ′vh, μ′hv) of the five independent cross-anisotropic moduli were determined based on a fixed point iteration scheme, which processed the analytically back-calculated test results. Finally, in order to assess the estimated moduli, results of the finite element simulations of the pressuremeter lab tests were compared with the actual measurements.
A case of severe ectopic ACTH syndrome from an occult primary – diagnostic and management dilemmas
Authors: Venugopal Harish , Griffin Katherine , Amer Saima 
Published: December 2015

Summary
Resection of primary tumour is the management of choice in patients with ectopic ACTH syndrome. However, tumours may remain unidentified or occult in spite of extensive efforts at trying to locate them. This can, therefore, pose a major management issue as uncontrolled hypercortisolaemia can lead to life-threatening infections. We present the case of a 66-year-old gentleman with ectopic ACTH syndrome from an occult primary tumour with multiple significant complications from hypercortisolaemia. Ectopic nature of his ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome was confirmed by non-suppression with high-dose dexamethasone suppression test and bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling. The primary ectopic source remained unidentified in spite of extensive anatomical and functional imaging studies, including CT scans and Dotatate-PET scan. Medical adrenolytic treatment at maximum tolerated doses failed to control his hypercortisolaemia, which led to recurrent intra-abdominal and pelvic abscesses, requiring multiple surgical interventions. Laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy was considered but decided against given concerns of technical difficulties due to recurrent intra-abdominal infections and his moribund state. Eventually, alcohol ablation of adrenal glands by retrograde adrenal vein approach was attempted, which resulted in biochemical remission of Cushing's syndrome. Our case emphasizes the importance of aggressive management of hypercortisolaemia in order to reduce the associated morbidity and mortality and also demonstrates that techniques like percutaneous adrenal ablation using a retrograde venous approach may be extremely helpful in patients who are otherwise unable to undergo bilateral adrenalectomy.

Learning points

Evaluation and management of patients with ectopic ACTH syndrome from an unidentified primary tumour can be very challenging.

Persisting hypercortisolaemia in this setting can lead to debilitating and even life-threatening complications and hence needs to be managed aggressively.

Bilateral adrenalectomy should be considered when medical treatment is ineffective or poorly tolerated.

Percutaneous adrenal ablation may be considered in patients who are otherwise unable to undergo bilateral adrenalectomy.
Rendering the Intractable More Tractable: Tools from Caenorhabditis elegans Ripe for Import into Parasitic Nematodes
Authors: Ward Jordan D 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
Recent and rapid advances in genetic and molecular tools have brought spectacular tractability to Caenorhabditis elegans, a model that was initially prized because of its simple design and ease of imaging. C. elegans has long been a powerful model in biomedical research, and tools such as RNAi and the CRISPR/Cas9 system allow facile knockdown of genes and genome editing, respectively. These developments have created an additional opportunity to tackle one of the most debilitating burdens on global health and food security: parasitic nematodes. I review how development of nonparasitic nematodes as genetic models informs efforts to import tools into parasitic nematodes. Current tools in three commonly studied parasites (Strongyloides spp., Brugia malayi, and Ascaris suum) are described, as are tools from C. elegans that are ripe for adaptation and the benefits and barriers to doing so. These tools will enable dissection of a huge array of questions that have been all but completely impenetrable to date, allowing investigation into host–parasite and parasite–vector interactions, and the genetic basis of parasitism.
Determinants of Cobalamin Status in Newborns
Authors: Monsen Anne-Lise Bjørke , Ueland Per Magne , Vollset Stein Emil , Guttormsen Anne Berit , Markestad Trond , Solheim Einar , Refsum Helga 
Published: December 2015

Objective.
Cobalamin deficiency accompanied by bone marrow dysfunction and impaired central nervous system development has been reported in infants who were born to mothers with low cobalamin intake. We investigated the relation between cobalamin status in newborns and in their healthy mothers who consumed an omnivorous diet.

Methods.
Serum cobalamin and the functional markers plasma methylmalonic acid (MMA) and total homocysteine (tHcy) were determined in 173 newborns and their mothers. Forty-five children and mothers were reinvestigated after 6 weeks.

Results.
At birth, median (interquartile range) serum cobalamin levels were 245 (175–323) pmol/L in the mothers and 314 (238–468) pmol/L in the newborns. In the neonates, serum cobalamin, but not folate, was inversely associated with MMA and tHcy. Among maternal factors, low serum cobalamin was the strongest predictor of impaired cobalamin function (defined as low cobalamin, high tHcy, or high MMA levels) in the newborns. After 6 weeks, the maternal cobalamin levels had increased (to 421 [271–502] pmol/L), whereas the newborn levels had declined (to 230 [158–287] pmol/L). In the same interval, the infants had a marked increase in plasma MMA (from 0.29 [0.24–0.38] to 0.81 [0.37–1.68] μmol/L). At 6 weeks, parity was a strong predictor of cobalamin status in the infant.

Conclusion.
The cobalamin status in the neonatal period is strongly associated with maternal cobalamin status and parity. A reduction in serum cobalamin and an increase in metabolite levels are consistent with impaired cobalamin function in a significant portion of the infants who were born to healthy, nonvegetarian mothers.
Birth Prevalence of Cerebral Palsy: A Population-Based Study
Authors: Van Naarden Braun Kim , Doernberg Nancy , Schieve Laura , Christensen Deborah , Goodman Alyson , Yeargin-Allsopp Marshalyn 
Published: December 2015

OBJECTIVE:Population-based data in the United States on trends in cerebral palsy (CP) birth prevalence are limited. The objective of this study was to examine trends in the birth prevalence of congenital spastic CP by birth weight, gestational age, and race/ethnicity in a heterogeneous US metropolitan area.METHODS:Children with CP were identified by a population-based surveillance system for developmental disabilities (DDs). Children with CP were included if they were born in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, from 1985 to 2002, resided there at age 8 years, and did not have a postneonatal etiology (n = 766). Birth weight, gestational age, and race/ethnicity subanalyses were restricted to children with spastic CP (n = 640). Trends were examined by CP subtype, gender, race/ethnicity, co-occurring DDs, birth weight, and gestational age.RESULTS:Birth prevalence of spastic CP per 1000 1-year survivors was stable from 1985 to 2002 (1.9 in 1985 to 1.8 in 2002; 0.3% annual average prevalence; 95% confidence interval [CI] −1.1 to 1.8). Whereas no significant trends were observed by gender, subtype, birth weight, or gestational age overall, CP prevalence with co-occurring moderate to severe intellectual disability significantly decreased (−2.6% [95% CI −4.3 to −0.8]). Racial disparities persisted over time between non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white children (prevalence ratio 1.8 [95% CI 1.5 to 2.1]). Different patterns emerged for non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black children by birth weight and gestational age.CONCLUSIONS:Given improvements in neonatal survival, evidence of stability of CP prevalence is encouraging. Yet lack of overall decreases supports continued monitoring of trends and increased research and prevention efforts. Racial/ethnic disparities, in particular, warrant further study.
Uso de prótese dentária e sua relação com lesões bucais
Authors: Medeiros Fabianna Da Conceição Dantas , Thiago fernando silva de Araújo Silva Thiago fernando De Araújo Silva , Ferreira Kleiton Kleiton Alves , Moura Jamile Marinho Bezerra De Oliveira , Lima Isabela Isabela Pinheiro Cavalcanti , Seabra Eduardo José Guerra 
Published: December 2015

<p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Objetivo</strong> Mostrar a relação da prótese dentária com a incidência e o tipo de lesões bucais desenvolvidos na região do Seridó, estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil.</p><p><strong>Método</strong> Foi realizado um cadastro de 77 pacientes, todos com mais de 21 anos de idade, ambos os gêneros, não etilistas e/ou tabagistas crônicos, residentes nos municípios correspondentes a região do Seridó, que apresentavam algum tipo de lesão bucal e que deram entrada nas Clínicas Odontológicas da Universidade do Rio Grande do Norte, sendo observado a relação destas com o uso de próteses dentárias.</p><p><strong>Resultados</strong> A maioria das próteses relacionadas com lesões orais possuía mais de 05 anos de uso e indicação de troca, e que a Candidose, com 45,5 % dos casos e Hiperplasia fibrosa inflamatória, com 27,2 % foram às lesões mais relacionadas.</p><p><strong>Conclusões</strong> As próteses dentárias totais e parciais removíveis apresentaram relação com lesões orais, no entanto, a prótese total apresentou maior percentual de peças indicadas para troca e com mais de 05 anos de uso; mostrando que o tipo parcial removível a grampo mesmo sem indicações de troca, apresentaram uma alta relação com lesões.</p>
Validación de un instrumento para evaluar la carga del cuidador en parálisis cerebral
Authors: Carreño Mora Fidias , Ortiz Corredor Fernando , Espinosa García Eugenia , Pérez Hernández Claudia Elena 
Published: December 2015

<p><strong>Objetivo </strong>Desarrollar y validar una escala para evaluar la carga del cuidador del niño con parálisis cerebral (PC) de niveles funcionales GMFCS (<em>Gross Motor Function Classification System</em>) IV y V.</p><p><strong>Materiales y Métodos </strong>Se llevó a cabo un estudio de validación de escalas mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario a 108 cuidadores de niños con PC. La primera fase del estudio consistió en la generación del cuestionario y la realización de una prueba piloto. La segunda fase comprendió la aplicación de la escala. Finalmente, la tercera fase correspondió al análisis psicométrico (validez de constructo y de criterio, consistencia interna, y confiabilidad temporal) y a la determinación de la utilidad de la escala. Para el test-retest se repitió la encuesta a 62 pacientes.</p><p><strong>Resultados </strong>Se construyó una<strong> </strong>escala con 10 items pertenecientes a dos dominios. En el estudio de la validez de criterio se obtuvo un coeficiente de correlación de Pearson de 0.71 al comparar la escala del cuidador con los niveles funcionales GMFCS. La consistencia interna fue muy buena con un coeficiente alfa de Crombach total de 0,87. En el estudio de la confiabilidad test retest se encontró un coeficiente de correlación de Pearson mayor a 0,87 para cada uno de los ítems.</p><p><strong>Conclusiones</strong> La “Escala del Cuidador” es un instrumento con una validez, confiabilidad y utilidad aceptables para medir la dificultad en el cuidado de niños con PC severa en nuestro medio. </p>
Autopercepción de salud en adultos mayores y desenlaces de salud física, salud mental y síndromes geriátricos, Comuna 18 de Santiago de Cali, durante los años 2009-2010
Authors: Zapata Ossa Helmer Ds Jesús 
Published: December 2015

<p><strong>Objetivo </strong>Determinar la relación entre mala<em> </em>autopercepción de salud<em> </em>APES con desenlaces de salud física, salud mental y síndromes geriátricos, en un período de seguimiento de un año.</p><p><strong>Métodos</strong> Estudio prospectivo sobre una cohorte de 231 adultos mayores de 60 años de la comuna 18, clasificados con mala y buena APES, según resultados de una primera medición realizada en el 2009 y posteriormente medidos con el mismo instrumento en el 2010. Se evaluaron variables de salud física, mental, deterioro funcional, síndromes geriátricos y uso de servicios. Se usaron pruebas estadísticas paramétricas y no paramétricas mediante el módulo de muestras complejas del paquete estadístico SPSS versión 17.</p><p><strong>Resultados </strong>Después de un año de seguimiento, la incidencia de la mortalidad fue mayor en los adultos mayores (AM) con mala autopercepción de su salud. Se identificaron diferencias importantes en: pérdida reciente de peso reciente (p=0,009); pérdida de peso no intencionada (p=0,065); auto reporte suspensión de alguna actividad (p=0,001); auto reporte en el último mes de haber hecho menos cosas o actividades que antes (p=0,011); auto reporte en el último mes de haber sentido que sus movimientos eran más lentos (p=0,002); auto reporte de haberse sentido sin energía últimamente (0,001); fragilidad en la fuerza de agarre y la velocidad de la marcha (p&lt;0,05).</p><p><strong>Conclusión:</strong> Los AM con mala APES presentaron mayor deterioro de salud, síndromes geriátricos y mayor frecuencia de uso de servicios de salud. </p>
Participación de terapia ocupacional en contextos de conflicto armado y postconflicto
Authors: Peñas Felizzola Olga Luz , Gómez Galindo Ana María , Parra Esquivel Eliana Isabel 
Published: December 2015

<p><strong>Objetivos</strong> Identificar experiencias profesionales de terapia ocupacional en contextos nacional e internacional de conflicto armado y postconflicto.</p><p><strong>Métodos</strong> Revisión sistemática cualitativa de literatura 2005-2014, según cinco categorías analíticas: experiencias profesionales; problemáticas; poblaciones; referentes teóricos; y procedimientos.</p><p><strong>Resultados</strong> Se recuperaron 78 trabajos. Contexto nacional: los modelos más empleados son ocupación humana y desempeño ocupacional realizante; la problemática más tratada es desplazamiento forzado. Contexto internacional: 19 países documentan experiencias; los modelos canadiense y rehabilitación basada en comunidad se emplean en mayor número; las principales problemáticas tratadas son desplazamiento forzado, condición de refugiados y atención a integrantes de la fuerza pública. En ambos contextos se destacan procedimientos como las actividades artísticas e intervenciones en bienestar social e inclusión sociolaboral.</p><p><strong>Conclusiones </strong>Los trabajos de grado son la principal fuente de experiencias nacionales, aunque pocos están publicados; son escasos los trabajos con población victimaria (desmovilizados, desvinculados); cobra relevancia el sector rural como escenario típico del conflicto armado y contexto expulsor; se han introducido frecuentes categorías conceptuales y prácticas al quehacer, desde la perspectiva de la terapia ocupacional crítica, que afianzan el papel profesional en fenómenos de exclusión social y violencias, como agente de transformación que acude a la dimensión sociopolítica de la ocupación humana. Estos hallazgos plantean retos gremiales y académicos para publicar, abordar poblaciones no sólo en condición de víctimas, incursionar en la formación y ejercicio en contextos rurales y reconocer el papel profesional como agente que trasciende más allá de la dimensión salubrista de la ocupación humana. </p>
Caracterización de la formación y desempeño del talento humano que labora en Salud Ambiental en Colombia
Authors: Agudelo-Calderón Carlos A. , García-Ubaque Juan C. , Robledo-Martínez Rocío , García-Ubaque Cesar A. 
Published: December 2015

<p><strong>Objetivos</strong> Caracterizar las particularidades en la formación, ejercicio y desempeño del talento humano que labora en salud ambiental en Colombia.</p><p><strong>Método</strong> Revisión documental y de bases de datos, encuestas y entrevistas semiestructuradas.</p><p><strong>Resultados</strong> Aproximadamente el 70 % de los profesionales que laboran en el área de salud ambiental son de: administración en salud, ingeniería de alimentos, ingeniería ambiental, ingeniería sanitaria, medicina veterinaria y química farmacéutica. El 63 % de los tecnólogos pertenecen a tecnología en saneamiento ambiental. Solo un 20 % de las instituciones educativas encuestadas aplica el enfoque por competencias para la formación de sus estudiantes y la identificación de características ocupacionales en el mercado laboral solo se utiliza en el nivel de pregrado como un criterio de análisis y diseño académico. Únicamente el 20% de las instituciones educativas identifica tendencias educativas nacionales y/o internacionales en salud ambiental como insumo de sus programas. En el ejercicio prospectivo se identificaron los siguientes temas para fortalecer: identificación, medición y control de factores de riesgo, diseño e implementación de mecanismos de control de los riesgos ambientales, formas de trabajo interdisciplinario entre las ciencias naturales, sociales y de salud, medidas preventivas y de protección ambiental y concepto de ambiente (natural, social y cultural).</p><p><strong>Conclusión</strong> El talento humano que actualmente labora en salud ambiental en el país está concentrado en actividades de atención primaria (inspección, vigilancia y control) y existe una gran dispersión en los procesos misionales y en las competencias tanto a nivel profesional como tecnológico. Se aprecia desarticulación entre el sector ambiental y el sector educativo. Existe una gran diversidad entre los perfiles ofrecidos por los diferentes programas educativos relacionados con salud ambiental. </p>
18F-FDG PET-CT Findings Before and After Laparoscopic Cryoablation of Small Renal Mass: An Initial Report
Authors: Lagerveld Brunolf W. , Sivro Ferida , Van der Zee Johan A. , Baars Phillippe C. 
Published: December 2015

The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of positron emission tomography (PET) molecular imaging combined with low-dose computed tomography (CT) in small renal mass (SRM) treated with cryoablation (CA). Currently, treatment success is defined by the absence of contrast enhancement at CT. However, the use of contrast is relatively contraindicated in patients with renal function impairment, mandating alternative follow-up strategies. Several reasons were identified as criteria for performing PET-CT before and/or after SRM-CA in 9 patients, and the results were retrospectively studied. The histology revealed renal cell carcinoma in 7 patients and oncocytoma in 2 patients. In 6 patients, a PET-CT was performed before and after CA. In one patient, the PET-CT was performed only before CA and in 2 patients only after CA. Before CA, clearly there was metabolic uptake of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) in the SRM in all patients. Following CA, the absence of 18F-FDG uptakes in the SRM could clearly be noticed. However, the tracer cannot always be distinguished from focal recurrence or reactive inflammatory tissue. In one patient, asymptomatic metastatic bone lesions were noticed when performing PET-CT at follow-up. This pilot study with 18F-FDG PET-CT for the follow-up of SRM cryosurgery showed that 18F-FDG PET-CT imaging could be used to characterize cryoablative tissue injury at different times after CA.
Nya nummer i institutionens skriftserier
Authors: Björkman Börje 
Published: December 2015

Scripta Minora och Rapporter: senaste publikationsnyttScripta Minora. Nr 40 1998. Francine Wallster: "Il, c'est moi-même devenu personne, autrui devenu l'autre" Trois lectures de la nouvelle Le Horla de Guy de Maupassant. Rapporter från Högskolan i Växjö, Humaniora. Nr 4 1998. Angelfors, Petersson, Stenborg (red.): Sammanhang. - Elva essäer om text och läsning tillägnade Anders Ringblom. Rapporter från Högskolan i Växjö, Humaniora. Nr 5 1998. Maria Estling: A preposition thrown out (of) the window? On British and American use of out of and out. Rapporter från Högskolan i Växjö, Humaniora. Nr 6 1998. Peter Aronsson (ed.): The Making of Regions in Sweden and Germany: Culture and Identity, Religion and Economy in a Comparative Perspective.
Nya nummer i institutionens skriftserier
Authors: Björkman Börje 
Published: December 2015

Scripta Minora och Rapporter: senaste publikationsnyttRapporter från Högskolan i Växjö, Humaniora. Nr 9 1998. Bärbel Westphal: Martin Walser. Die Frauengestalten in "Jagd" - Wunschproduktion oder Ausdruck des Mangels?Scripta Minora. Nr 41 1999. Johan Karlsson: A Framework for Ideas. The Relevance of structure in Paul Auster's City of Glass.
Nya nummer i institutionens skriftserier
Authors: Björkman Börje 
Published: December 2015

Scripta Minora och Rapporter: senaste publikationsnyttScripta Minora. Nr 42 1999. Margareta Karlsson: Tro, hopp och kärlek hos Sven Delblanc. Speglat i romanerna Kastrater, Speranza och Jerusalems natt.Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 1 1999. Peter Aronsson, Solveig Fagerlund, Jan Samuelson: Nätverk i historisk forskning - metafor, metod eller teori?.Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 2 1999. Sven Radowitz: Die Auswirkungen der europäischen Revolution von 1848 auf das Königreich Schweden.Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 3 1999. Universitet 2000. Föreläsningar hållna under humanistdagarna 15-16 oktober 1999.Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 4 1999. Ibolya Maricic: Politeness strategies in computer mediated communication. A study of queries posted on the Linguist List.Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 5 1999. Peter Danielsson, Håkan Nordmark, Jan Samuelson (red.): Att komma till tals. - Nedslag i den nordiska historiens vardagslunk och konflikter.
Nu har boken till minne av Anne Marie Wieselgren kommit
Authors: Björkman Börje 
Published: December 2015

Senaste nytt i institutionens skriftserier:Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 6 2000. Spader Dame. Texter till minne av Anne Marie Wieselgren.Snart utkommer i Rapportserien: Peter Danielsson: Från gård till slagfält.
Tre nya titlar i institutionens rapportserie
Authors: Björkman Börje 
Published: December 2015

Senaste nytt i institutionens skriftserier:
Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 7 2000. Peter Danielsson: Från gård till slagfält. Det äldre militära indelningsverket. Ett krigsfinansiellt experiment under svensk stormaktstid.
Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 8 2000. Johanna Hedenquist och Johanna Stenbacka: Möten i tid och text. En historisk och litteraturvetenskaplig bibliografi om kulturmöten.
Rapporter från Växjö universitet, Humaniora. Nr 9 2000. Olof Eriksson (utg.): Översättning och språkkontrast i nordisktfranskt perspektiv. Föredrag och presentationer från en nordisk forskarkurs.