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Le rôle de l’Assemblée fédérale suisse dans la politique des Droits de l’Homme
Authors: Fleury Antoine 
Published: May 2023

Quelle part revient à l’Assemblée fédérale suisse dans l’élaboration et la conduite de la politique étrangère ? L’analyse porte ici sur le rôle des parlementaires dans la mise en œuvre d’une politique en matière de Droits de l’Homme. Alors que cette nouvelle dimension émerge dans les relations internationales en 1948-1950, on constate que la question n’est abordée qu’à partir de 1970, à la suite de débats engagés au Conseil de l’Europe. En 1978, le Département fédéral des Affaires étrangères crée un « groupe de travail », chargé de coordonner la politique en la matière. Les Droits de l’homme suscitent des interventions parlementaires, souvent opposées, au sein des deux Chambres du Parlement fédéral pour inciter le gouvernement à prendre des initiatives conformes à la vocation humanitaire de la Suisse ou pour s’opposer à ce que le Conseil fédéral s’engage sur un terrain susceptible de porter atteinte aux intérêts suisses dans plusieurs États.
Répartition des pouvoirs entre autorités fédérales et acteurs financiers des relations internationales de la Suisse. Les cas de la Banque des règlements internationaux et du Fonds monétaire international
Authors: Perrenoud Marc , Perrenoud Marc 
Published: May 2023

Au cours du xx e siècle, la politique extérieure de la Confédération est de plus en plus influencée par l’économie privée, des associations patronales, les milieux financiers, puis, dans une moindre mesure par des organisations non-gouvernementales. Tandis que l’État fédéral reste relativement faible, les organisations professionnelles deviennent de plus en plus influentes, tandis que l’importance croissante des banques leur permet d’acquérir d’autant plus de pouvoir que les autorités politiques y renoncent. Les nombreuses commissions créées par le gouvernement ou le Parlement permettent l’élaboration de consensus. Il en résulte toutefois une dissolution des compétences réelles, car le pouvoir effectif est détenu par un nombre restreint de dirigeants.
La diplomatie parlementaire de Simone Veil : un nouveau dialogue entre le Conseil européen et le Parlement ?
Authors: Vardabasso Valentina , Vardabasso Valentina 
Published: May 2023

Simone Veil est le premier président du Parlement européen (PE) à avoir été élu en 1979 au suffrage universel direct. Cela a-t‑il permis de redéfinir les rapports entre les pouvoirs législatif et exécutif dans la formulation de la politique extérieure européenne et de déployer une véritable diplomatie parlementaire ? Quel type de diplomatie parlementaire Simone Veil a-t‑elle initié ? Qu’a-t‑elle voulu faire exactement en choisissant le domaine des Droits de l’Homme pour développer cette action dans le monde ? Cet article retrace l’itinéraire intellectuel et le parcours politique de Simone Veil, l’impact de sa personnalité et de ses expériences sur son action au niveau européen, puis sa diplomatie parlementaire ainsi que les rapports du PE avec les autres institutions européennes.
Le Centro italiano di studi per la (ri)conciliazione internazionale. De l’ancien au nouveau monde (1943-1964)
Authors: Nardelli-Malgrand Anne-Sophie , Nardelli-Malgrand Anne-Sophie 
Published: May 2023

À la fin de la Deuxième Guerre Mondiale et de la Guerre froide, ce cercle de sociabilité se fixa pour mission de promouvoir les orientations de la politique étrangère italienne. Placé par ses fondateurs au service d’un État dominé par la démocratie chrétienne, il défendit l’atlantisme, la construction européenne, les liens renouvelés avec l’Afrique. Sorte d’académie dont la principale qualité était de s’abriter derrière un apolitisme proclamé, il témoigne de certains éléments de continuité entre l’entre-deux-guerres et l’après-1945 : ses fondateurs, issus de la diplomatie nationaliste mise au service du fascisme, contribuèrent notamment à faire perdurer les thèmes du projet européen et de sa projection vers l’Afrique, dans une perspective anticommuniste.
La reconnaissance de la République populaire de Chine par la Belgique (1949-1971) : un processus complexe et de longue haleine
Authors: Julien Claudia , Julien Claudia 
Published: May 2023

Il faut attendre vingt-deux années pour que la Belgique reconnaisse la République populaire de Chine proclamée par Mao Zedong le 1 er octobre 1949. Le ministère des Affaires étrangères belge est confronté, pendant cette période, à des enjeux multiples d’ordre national, en raison des intérêts belges présents de longue date en Chine, et international, notamment dans le cadre d’organisations internationales telles que l’ONU et l’OTAN. S’ancrant directement dans le contexte géopolitique de la Guerre froide, ce processus complexe de reconnaissance de la Chine communiste par la Belgique est mis en lumière dans cet article. Celui-ci tente de comprendre les réflexions qui ont animé la politique étrangère belge face au régime communiste chinois menant, in fine , à la reconnaissance de ce régime.
Hidden No More: Addressing the Health and Wellness of LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Nursing School Curricula
Authors: Day Jeff , Snyder Marianne , Dennis Flores Dalmacio 
Published: May 2023

Background:
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals face barriers to equitable health care access. During clinical encounters, LGBTQIA+ individuals interact with nurses and health care providers who often lack a thorough understanding of LGBTQIA+ cultures, terminology, and strategies for culturally affirming care. This article details the process undertaken to include LGBTQIA+ health elective courses.

Method:
To outline LGBTQIA+ health education, a curriculum crosswalk was conducted. Course descriptions, objectives, and outcomes were crafted with faculty input. Priority LGBTQIA+ areas were analyzed, and textbook content was cross-referenced to identify topics for inclusion.

Results:

In Spring 2022, two LGBTQIA+ courses were launched. Undergraduate students at New York University Meyers (
n
= 27) and undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania (
n
= 18) comprised the inaugural classes.

Conclusion:

LGBTQIA+ individuals experience poorer health outcomes due to longstanding health inequities. These disparities are partly fueled by the minimal exposure nursing students receive in their undergraduate education. Guidelines on the development of courses designed to highlight needs may address disparities, leading to better health outcomes.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2023;62(5):307–311.]
Contextual pastoral education for responsible citizenship in a complex South Africa
Authors: Du Plessis Amanda L. 
Published: May 2023

Universities’ teaching and learning strategies aim to prepare students for life and the workplace by creating a culture of innovation to solve real-life problems, so that they can participate constructively in society and lead fulfilling professional and personal lives. In order to reach this goal, teaching and learning must have at least three paradigms, namely pedagogical, cognitive and pragmatic or instrumentalist. A pragmatic paradigm presupposes practical, experiential teaching and learning. This paper explores interactive means within the pragmatic paradigm that can be included in the pastoral modules of theology education. The epistemology is from a practical theological perspective.Contribution: The contribution of this article is that experiential role-play activities can have a positive impact in the pedagogy of pastoral care and counselling. The insight of this article links with the developmental goals for effective theological education in South Africa.
Study of Post COVID-19 Sequelae at a Tertiary Rural Health Care Center
Authors: Reddy Satish , Kamath Vasantha , Teli Josna Ganesh , Olakkengil Nisha Davy , Radhakrishnan Buvana , Markanday Kushal 
Published: May 2023

Background:
Following partial recovery from acute COVID-19 disease, patients have been reported to suffer from long-term sequelae (beyond 12 weeks from the onset of symptoms), Symptoms vary from mild to life-threatening conditions. This phenomenon is now called post-COVID-19 or long COVID-19.

Materials and Methods:
Of the total 81 patients with a history of COVID-19, 72 patients were considered for the study. Their clinical data, risk factors, laboratory investigations, radiological findings, management, and outcomes were recorded and statistically interpreted and analyzed.

Results:
Majority of the patients belonged to the elderly age group. Respiratory symptoms persisted in 53 patients followed by musculoskeletal symptoms seen in approximately 40 patients (55.5%). Renal, neurological manifestations, gastrointestinal, cardiac manifestations, and thromboembolic phenomenon were also seen.

Conclusions:
In our study, it was concluded that majority of patients presenting with post-COVID-19 sequelae came with persistent respiratory symptoms followed by musculoskeletal and neuropsychiatric manifestations. The repercussions of COVID-19 illness are reverberating and should be managed extensively, as with the rising numbers the burden on health care will also rise. Hence, a need for more research in this field for better diagnosis and management of post COVID-19 syndrome.
A Study of Human Carcinoembryonic Antigen as a Biomarker for Assessing the Severity of Stroke
Authors: Krishnamurthy Vishwanath , Srinivas Sonia , Jayaram Sujatha K. , Narayan Arun , Reddy Megha , Patted Arun 
Published: May 2023

Background and Objectives:
Human carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is widely used as a tumor marker. Striking similarities have been reported between process of tumor genesis and atherosclerotic diseases. CEA levels have also been associated with development of atherosclerosis; there are not many studies on the use of CEA as a biomarker in prognostication of stroke. This study was aimed at evaluating the role of CEA as a marker of severity and as a prognostic marker in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Materials and Methods:
A hospital-based case–control study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Bangalore. Sixty-eight individuals above 18 years of age were divided into two groups with 34 individuals each: Group A (ischemic stroke) and Group B (age- and sex-matched healthy controls). Exclusion criteria for Group A included diabetes mellitus, heavy smoking, and recent cerebrovascular or myocardial events. The blood sample was taken not later than 24 h of onset of stroke in Group A. CEA levels were estimated using double-sandwich ELISA method. CEA was compared in both the groups. Data were analyzed using statistical software SPSS version 21.

Results:
The mean standard error serum CEA levels in ischemic stroke patients (cases) and healthy controls were 5.67 ± 1.64 and 0.973 ± 0.21 ng/mL, respectively (P < 0.001). This was significant even after adjusting for confounders. The cases were further divided into three quartiles based on CEA levels. The mean duration of hospital stay, mortality and higher National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale scores, and poor improvement in grade of power were seen in cases under higher CEA quartile (>7 ng/ml) group. The difference was statistically significant.

Conclusion:
Patients with ischemic stroke have raised level of CEA. CEA is a promising novel biomarker for assessing the severity of acute ischemic stroke.
Assessment of Insomnia and Sleep Quality Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Karumanchi Srjana , Mallela Venkata Rambabu , Alam Krishna Chaitanya , Pendurthi Amith Kumar , Manjula B. S. V. , Pakalapati Ananya 
Published: May 2023

Background:
Type 2 diabetes and insomnia are common health issues which have a detrimental relationship with each other. Clinical management of diabetes in patients with poor sleep quality is a challenge. Therefore, understanding the correlation between the diabetic status, the presence of diabetes-related complications, and poor sleep quality among diabetic patients can help physicians in the better management of such cases.

Objective:
The objective of this study was to study the sleep quality among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was carried out among 200 patients with type 2 diabetes. “The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)” questionnaire was used to document the quality of sleep. HbA1c and fasting blood sugar were estimated. Complications of diabetes were assessed using investigations such as electrocardiography, urine albumin, and other relevant investigations as and when indicated. Type of treatment was recorded from the preexisting prescription. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to calculate the adjusted odds ratio.

Results:
The mean age was 55.08 ± 13.02 years. Forty-five percent reported fairly good subjective sleep quality. 26.5% had 31–60 min sleep latency. Fifty-one percent had sleep duration of more than 7 h. Habitual sleep efficiency was >85% in 82.5% of study participants. 58.5% had sleep disturbances for less than a week. Ninety-five percent did not use any sleep medication and 62% had no daytime dysfunction during the past month. The prevalence of poor sleep quality was 52%. Among all the factors studied for association with poor sleep quality, only the presence of complications of diabetes were found to be significantly associated with poor sleep quality after adjusting for other factors (adjusted odds ratio = 4.33; 95% confidence interval = 2.13–8.78; P = 0.000).

Conclusion:
The prevalence of poor sleep quality among diabetics in the present study was high. This association was noted only with the presence of complications of diabetes. Hence, efforts to prevent complications of diabetes by regular follow-up and appropriate treatment along with regular screening for complications can prevent complications associated with diabetes and hence prevent poor sleep quality.
Age Variation of Motor Nerve Conduction Study in Healthy Adults
Authors: Jena Sunil Kumar , Acharya Manoranjan 
Published: May 2023

Background:
Nerve conduction study (NCS) is the simple noninvasive technique to assess the functional status of peripheral nerves. Physiological variables such as age, sex, anthropometric indices influence the functional status of peripheral nerves. Hence, this study was designed to assess the effect of age on motor NCS.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was done among healthy adults of different age group to observe the effect of age on nerve conduction. Ninety-eight healthy study participants were selected for this study after getting due approval from ethics committee of the institution. Motor NCS was performed with the standard procedure by trained technician under supervision of neurologists. Median, ulnar, posterior tibial, and common peroneal nerve (CPN) were studied for compound motor action potential. All study participants were classified into three groups according to their age, i.e., Group A (20–35 years), Group B (36–50 years), and Group C (>50 years). Statistical test one way ANOVA was used to analyze the data.

Results:
Distal latency of older age group participants was prolonged than younger age group. Amplitude in older age group participants was less than younger age group only in median and CPN. Conduction velocity in older age group is less in comparison to younger age group.

Conclusion:
This study opined age has substantial role in NCS of healthy subjects. Hence, age reference data of motor NCS are helpful for the evaluation of functional status of motor nerves.
Assessment of Symptoms and Complications in Treatment Naive Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Their Correlation with Glycemic Parameters
Authors: Waddankeri Swaraj , Meenakshi S. W. , Mangshetty B. 
Published: May 2023

Background and Objectives:
The Assessment of symptoms in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and determine its correlation with glycemic parameters such as General random blood sugar (GRBS) Fasting blood sugar (FBS), Post prandial blood sugar (PPBS), and Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) at diagnosis.

Methodology:
Cross-sectional, observational, single-arm study of 73 consecutive cases of treatment naïve, newly diagnosed T2DM with a baseline HbA1c >9. Hyperglycemic symptoms and complications were assessed at diagnosis and evaluated for their association with glycemic parameters (FBS, PPBS, and HbA1c).

Results:
Nocturia and weight loss were positively correlated (P < 0.05) to FBS, PPBS, and HbA1c. The most frequently observed symptoms in patients with complication were weight loss (16/18, 88.9%), followed by nocturia (14/18, 77.8%), polyuria (12/18, 66.6%), and balanitis (10/18, 55.5%). Furthermore, nocturia was associated with higher GRBS and polyuria/polyphagia with higher HbA1c at diagnosis. The mean General Random Blood Sugar (GRBS) was 335.4 mg/dl. The mean FBS and PPBS were 272 mg/dl and 397.1 mg/dl, respectively. The mean of HbA1c at diagnosis was 12.6%.

Conclusions:
Hypertension was the most common comorbidity. Chronic kidney disease and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy were the commonly observed complications. In newly diagnosed T2DM patients, nocturia, polyuria, and weight loss were the most common symptoms associated with higher glycemic levels at presentation. Hypertension with higher creatinine at diagnosis is one of the ominous signs of harboring one or more underlying complication.
Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS): A report of two cases
Authors: Rama M. C. R. , Bindhu Madhavi Gottam , Mohan Alladi , Prakash R. Bhanu , Devi B. Vijayalaxmi 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Systems (DRESS) is an idiosyncratic severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterised by a skin rash with systemic involvement. DRESS syndrome can be caused by several drugs. We report two patients who presented with DRESS syndrome caused by anti-epileptic drugs lamotrigine and oxcarbazepine. Based on clinical presentation, laboratory testing and imaging findings, the patients were diagnosed to have DRESS syndrome. In both the patients, offending drugs were stopped and patients were treated with iv corticosteroids, and symptomatic treatment and had recovered.
A Comparative Study of Dexamethasone Ointment along with Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Authors: Rakhee  , Kumar Vivek , Singh Chintu Kumar , Arvind Ananya , Ahsan Aasia , Kumar Sudhanshu , Das Debeswar , Kumari Subham 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
To assess and compare the efficacy of dexamethasone ointment with triamcinolone acetonide, the gel form, in the treatment of minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).

Materials and Methods:
This was a randomized clinical trial of 60 patients of either sex with clinically diagnosed RAS who were randomly divided into two groups—the dexamethasone ointment group (Group I) and the triamcinolone acetonide gel group (Group II). Patients were asked to apply the gel three times a day on each ulcer. Estimation of the efficacy of gel was done based on the time required for regression in pain, size, and number of ulcers.

Results:
The results showed there was a significant difference in size, pain, number, and duration of ulcers in Group I and Group II within 7 days. However, in both groups, no significant difference was noted in the treatment of RAS.

Conclusion:
Dexamethasone ointment was found to be efficient in this treatment and was safe as evaluated using clinical assessments.
Clinical Assessment of Bone Quality at Implant Site using CBCT and Hounsfield Unit
Authors: Singh Nidhi , Sonkesriya Subhash , Bagewadi Shivanand B , Anwar Sana , Abraham Sajith , Parihar Anuj Singh , Mohammed Azhar 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
The current research was done to assess the bone quality at implant site using CBCT.

Materials and Methods:
The present study was conducted on 50 partially edentulous patients of both genders. All subjects had their chests scanned using a Kodac machine set to 120 kVp, 12 mA, and a 17-second exposure time. Using Hounsfield units, bone quality was classified as D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5 (HU).

Result:
Out of 50 patients, 27 were males and 23 were females. The average HU was 786.1 at the anterior maxilla, 1174.3 at the anterior mandible, 332.1 at the posterior maxilla, and 742.4 at the posterior mandible. The variation was considerable (P-0.01).

Conclusion:
The anterior mandible, anterior maxilla, posterior mandible, and posterior maxilla were found to have the highest densities. Based on Hounsfield units, CBCT is helpful in determining the bone density at the implant site.
Comparative Evaluation of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% and Triamcinolone Aceonide Paste in Treatment of Atrophic–Erosive Oral Lichen Planus
Authors: Bajoria Atul Anand , Chinnannavar Sangamesh Ningappa , Mishra Silpiranjan , Singh Dhirendra K. , Pathi Jugajyoti , Jha Vikash K. 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
This study was done to assess the effects of pimecrolimus cream 1% and triamcinolone aceonide paste in the treatment of atrophic–erosive oral lichen planus.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 100 patients diagnosed both clinically and histopathologically as lichen planus were considered in the present study. Subjects were classified into two groups. Group I: Patients in this group were treated with 1% pimecrolimus cream and Group II: Patients falling under this group were treated with triamcinolone acetonide in 0.1% concentration.

Results:
None of the patients reported worsening clinical signs and symptoms. No significant difference in efficacy and reduction in burning sensation of either pimecrolimus or trimcinolone acetonide was present.

Conclusion:
Present study found no significant difference in the efficacy of both the agents studied.
Assessment of Biograft-HT with I-PRF Graft in Immediate Dental Implant Placement
Authors: Baghel Arjun Singh , Sahoo Pradyumna Kumar , Sharma Jitender , Almutairi Faris Jaser , Adhyaru Heenal Girishbhai , Chhatbar Ritu , Bajoria Atul Anand 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
This research was done to assess the efficacy of I-PRF and bone graft in immediate dental implant placement.

Materials and Method:
Twenty patients were selected randomly into 2 groups with 10 samples in each as Group I- using I-PRF and Group II with synthetic bone replacement alloplast (biograft-HT) after immediate implant placement. Postoperative clinical assessment after graft placement was done based on visual analog scale for pain, modified gingival index and modified plaque index at 2nd, 4th, and 6th months. A radiographic assessment of bone density was performed two and six months after the placement of the implant.

Result:
There was a statistically considerable variation between the change in modified plaque index and modified gingival index. There was a statistically insignificant divergence in the mean visual analog scale between the two groups at 1, 3, and 6 days. Group I demonstrated a higher change in bone density than group II, with a statistically significant difference (P = .002).

Conclusion:
An innovative, safe, and efficient method for controlling the healing process around immediate dental implants is provided by the use of I-PRF in conjunction with immediate dental implant placement.