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Denoising and Completion Filters for Human Motion Software: a Survey with Code
Authors: Martini Enrico , Calanca Andrea , Bombieri Nicola 
Published: May 2023

<p> Software platforms used for human motion analysis are increasingly being utilized in various fields, ranging from Healthcare to Industry 5.0. However, the inherent inaccuracy of these platforms often results in noisy descriptions of human poses or time periods during which the information is even missing. As a consequence, data filtering for denoising or completion is a common yet fundamental step before data analysis. Over the years, different techniques have been proposed, from generalpurpose solutions based on low-pass filters to more advanced and embedded approaches based on state observers rather than deep learning. This survey presents the current state-of-the-art filtering solutions for denoising and completing data generated by software platforms for human motion analysis, with a focus on 3D positional data extrapolated through marker-based or markerless motion capture systems. It proposes a concise taxonomy based on the filter technology and application assumptions. For each class, it summarizes the basic concepts and reports application feedback collected from literature. The survey also includes implementation codes or links to the authors’ original codes, allowing readers to easily reproduce all the algorithms in different experimental settings (https://github.com/PARCO-LAB/mocap-refinement).</p>
High-Efficiency CMOS Charge Pump for Ultra-Low Power RF Energy Harvesting Applications
Authors: Jaymon Ashik , Mukherjee Ankur , R Sai Chandra Teja , Dutta Ashudeb 
Published: May 2023

<p>This paper explicates the design and implementation of a switch capacitor DC-DC converter system for Radio Frequency (RF) energy harvesting applications for an input voltage in the sub-150mV range, using 180-nm CMOS triple-well BCD technology. The proposed system incorporates a charge pump architecture that employs an improvised Dynamic Gate Biasing (DGB), Forward and Reverse Body Bias technique (FRBB), along with a time axis symmetrical clocking scheme implemented using an advanced bootstrapped CMOS driver to enhance the overall drive capability of the system at low input voltages. Post-layout extracted simulations demonstrate that the proposed system achieves higher overall efficiency, delivering a peak Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) of 85.8% at 125mV input voltage, outperforming other state-of-the-art architectures in similar voltage ranges. Moreover, the proposed system exhibits reliable operation even at input voltages as low as 85mV, while maintaining good overall efficiency.</p>
The Effect of Vaccines and Booster Doses on Disease Progression and Mortality in Inpatients with COVID-19
Authors: GÜZEL Efraim , BAYDAR TOPRAK Oya 
Published: May 2023

Objective: As of the first months of 2020, vaccination is the most effective method to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, which has become a part of our lives. This study aims to describe the vaccination status of inpatients, the effectiveness of booster vaccine protocols, and the risk factors for intensive care unit (ICU) and mortality of COVID-19 patients.
Materials and Methods: Our study included 247 patients hospitalized in a tertiary care hospital due to COVID-19. Patients hospitalized for non-COVID-19 reasons were excluded from the study even if the PCR test was positive. Socio-demographic data, clinical and laboratory findings of the participants were recorded using the hospital database and a questionnaire. Patients were divided into groups as mild-moderate-severe disease in terms of disease severity, ward and ICU in terms of hospitalization clinic. According to vaccination status, they were categorized as unvaccinated, Sinovac-based protocols, BioNTech-based protocols and others.
Results: Of the 247 patients in the study, 55.1% were male and the mean age was 60 ± 17.26 years. 38.5% of the patients were admitted to the ICU and 9.3% died. It was observed that 38.8% of those admitted to the ICU and 56.5% of those who died were not vaccinated. Being over 65 years of age (p=0.008), being hospitalized for more than 7 days (p=0.003), having a severe illness (p=0.002), having a nervous system disease (p=0.005) and having other comorbidities (p=0.000), were significant for ICU admission, whereas disease severity (p=0.000) and comorbidities such as hypertension (p=0.000), diabetes mellitus (p=0.020) and cardiovascular diseases (p=0.000) were found to be risk factors for mortality.
Conclusion: The addition of reminder doses, especially the fourth dose, to vaccination protocols may be more beneficial in preventing the need for ICU follow-up, which increases mortality in COVID-19.
Émergence
Authors: Neuburger Robert 
Published: May 2023

Un traumatisme est la conséquence d’un évènement qui ébranle notre sentiment d’exister. Celui-ci s’appuie sur la confiance que l’on peut avoir au monde qui nous entoure et sur le respect de notre intimité, de notre intégrité. Quelles sont les conséquences d’attaques à ce sentiment, comment y parer ? L’auteur introduit le terme « émergence » comme concept majeur dans l’abord de ces questions.
D’un désem-boite-ment générationnel à l’ouverture d’une boite en héritage : clinique actuelle auprès d’enfants des survivants de la Shoah, ex-enfants juifs cachés durant l’Occupation
Authors: Feldman Marion 
Published: May 2023

Cet article se propose de rendre compte d’une clinique particulière auprès d’aidants de conjoints et de parents atteints de la maladie d’Alzheimer survivants de la Shoah, anciens enfants juifs cachés en France durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Après une description de ce dispositif innovant et de la particularité de la psychopathologie des ex-enfants juifs cachés et de leur descendance, nous monterons comment le confinement imposé en 2020 en raison de la crise sanitaire produite par la circulation de la Covid-19 a impacté ces suivis cliniques et a fonctionné comme un effet loupe du « télescopage des générations », tel un emboitement générationnel. À partir d’un suivi clinique particulier, nous décrirons comment la réception d’une boite en héritage, a permis de travailler à un désem-boite-ment générationnel et à soutenir une dynamique d’élaboration.
Accueillir un enfant de retour de zone d’opérations de groupements terroristes : le groupe de parole à l’intention des familles d’accueil
Authors: Mapelli Alessandra , Veyret-Morau Maurween , Ferault Leila , Baubet Thierry 
Published: May 2023

À partir de 2017, un dispositif de prise en charge des mineurs ayant séjourné dans des zones d’opération des groupements terroristes et de retour en France a été mis en place par le gouvernement français. Une partie de ce dispositif concernait l’évaluation et la prise en charge médico-psychologique des enfants. Dans ce contexte, nous avons reçu une centaine d’enfants, dont 60 % avaient 5 ans ou moins. Dès 2018, la nécessité de penser un espace de soutien pour les assistants familiaux qui prennent soin de ces enfants s’est imposée à nous. Plus de 80 séances d’un groupe ouvert auquel 34 assistants familiaux ont participé se sont déroulées jusqu’ici. Nous présentons ce dispositif et deux des thématiques qui ont été des fils rouges de ces groupes : la question de l’insécurité et la question du religieux. Ce travail souligne la complexité du travail des assistants familiaux dans ce contexte, leur besoin de soutien, et nous permet de dégager des pistes de réflexion qui peuvent être utiles à tous les professionnels impliqués dans la prise en charge de ces enfants.
Bioéthique et droits des femmes en Tunisie : sexualité, procréation et liberté
Authors: Hamrouni Salwa 
Published: May 2023

Les acquis juridiques en matière de libertés individuelles et d’égalité entre les hommes et les femmes sont loin de clore le débat sur la sexualité, l’enfantement, les rapports familiaux et la santé physique et mentale de la femme. Le corps des femmes reste au cœur des préoccupations sociales, notamment sur la sexualité et la reproduction. Il est parfois objet de la science mais il est surtout le symbole de toutes les transgressions sociales. La légalisation de la contraception et de l’avortement dans la Tunisie post-indépendante est aussi liée à une politique démographique et à un certain féminisme d’État. Cependant, les défis rencontrés par ces acquis expriment cette quête identitaire et cette volonté de donner à la société un droit de regard sur la décision de donner la vie. D’un autre côté et devant le désir de l’enfantement, la médecine tunisienne a précédé le droit pour aider les couples à procréer. C’est alors l’intervention du législateur avec la loi relative à la médecine de la reproduction. Les conditions d’accès à la procréation, restent totalement déterminées par les interdits sociaux culturels : la condition du mariage, l’interdiction des donneurs et des mères porteuses en sont des exemples. La filiation reste enfin un moyen de pression sur les femmes/mères victimes avec leurs enfants de perceptions sociales les réduisant à leurs généalogies. Il s’agit ici de questionner la cohérence d’abord entre les différents textes juridiques mais aussi entre les choix législatifs et la perception sociale du corps en général et du corps féminin en particulier.
Perceptions par les soignant.e.s des demandes de patient.e.s musulman.e.s en milieu hospitalier belge
Authors: Pinsart Marie-Geneviève 
Published: May 2023

Nous partons d’un contexte où le patient est une femme, et la demande discriminatoire est fondée sur la religion musulmane. Pour commencer, nous analysons deux situations hospitalières belges où la soignante est en désaccord avec le refus de traitement exprimé par une patiente musulmane enceinte. Après cela, nous considérons la perception de discrimination à son égard de la part d’une patiente musulmane. Premièrement, nous montrons que l’appel à l’autonomie du patient ne peut justifier une demande discriminatoire contre la personne soignante. Deuxièmement, l’identité de genre entre le patient et le soignant est mentionnée comme une garantie de compréhension, mais cette hypothèse ne peut être généralisée. Troisièmement, la soumission de la femme à l’homme défendue par une religion justifierait que l’homme prenne des décisions à la place de la femme et que celle-ci ne soit soignée que par une femme. L’acceptation de cette discrimination à l’égard des hommes soignants renforce la discrimination dont les femmes sont généralement victimes. Aucun « accommodement raisonnable » ne peut justifier une telle dynamique qui s’oppose aux droits de la personne. Quatrièmement, le soignant doit néanmoins cultiver une sensibilité culturelle et religieuse. Cela ne signifie pas qu’il divulgue ses convictions ou qu’il inclut a priori un patient dans une catégorie donnée. En conclusion, la perception du soignant est un bon indicateur de la façon dont une pratique culturelle ou religieuse respecte les droits de la personne dans un contexte pluraliste et démocratique.
Exercise reduced the concentration of an inflammatory makers without modulating the levels of epigenetic marker potentially involved in hypertension: a preliminary study
Authors: Ramis T.R. , Boeno F.P. , Pochmann D. , Munhoz S.V. , Mallmann A.L.S. , Reischak-Oliveira Á. , Elsner V. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Epigenetic mechanisms such as histone acetylation status mediated by HAT and HDAC2 enzymes play a central role in the pathophysiology, etiology, and progression of hypertension. The anti-inflammatory effects of physical exercise may be related to the modulation of histone acetylation status, which may alter the epigenome, providing therapeutic benefits for hypertensive individuals. To investigate the effects of an exercise training protocol on epigenetic parameters (HAT activities and HDAC2 concentrations), inflammatory markers (interleukin (IL)-10, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and C-reactive protein (CRP)), and cardiopulmonary fitness parameters (VO2peak, ambulatory blood pressure, NOx, endothelin 1 (ET-1), flow-mediated dilation, high density lipoprotein (HDL), and triacylglycerol levels) in treated hypertensive patients. Nine hypertensive patients aged 30-59 years underwent 12 weeks of strength or aerobic exercise 3 times a week. Physical fitness, 24-h blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), flow-mediated vasodilation, blood lipid profile analysis, and biomarkers were assessed before and after the intervention. No alterations were found in epigenetic parameters since HAT activities and HDAC2 concentrations remained unchanged after the intervention. Significant increases were found in VO2peak (pre: 29.1±6.3 and post: 31.5±6.3, P=0.021) and HDL (pre: 41.4±9 and post: 46.8±9.5, P=0.003). Furthermore, a significant reduction was seen in 24-h systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respectively: (pre: 119.1±5.6 and post: 114.4±4.5, P=0.6; pre: 73.9±4.1 and post: 70.5±4.2, P=0.4) and in CRP (pre: 2.4±1.4; post: 1.2±0.7*, P=0.03). Lastly, no alterations were found in IL-10 and TNF-α. In treated hypertensive individuals undergoing 12 weeks of exercise training VO2peak, 24 h blood pressure, HDL, and CRP improved. However, changes were not found in concentrations and the activity of HDAC2 and HAT, respectively.
Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection in the household contacts of pulmonary tuberculosis, time to treat
Authors: Sangma Vinnie Sarah Ch , Jaggi Surabhi , Saini Varinder , Aggarwal Deepak , Kumar Pankaj , Chander Jagdish 
Published: May 2023

Treatment of latent pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in the household contacts of TB has been included in the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) to achieve the target of TB elimination of Govt of India by 2025. However, there are no clear estimates of the prevalence of latent TB among the contacts that could suggest the impact of this intervention. The study was conducted to find the prevalence of and factors predicting latent TB among household contacts of pulmonary TB. All microbiological confirmed pulmonary TB patients registered between January 2020 to July 2021 and their household contacts were enrolled. All contacts underwent Mantoux testing to find the prevalence of latent TB. All symptomatic patients also underwent CXR and sputum examination to diagnose active pulmonary TB. Thereafter different demographic and clinical factors were evaluated to find predictors of latent TB using logistic regression model. A total of 118 pulmonary TB cases and their 330 household contacts were enrolled. The prevalence of latent TB and active TB among the contacts was found to be 26.36% and 3.03% respectively. The female gender of index TB cases was independently associated with a high proportion of latent TB cases in the family. (aOR-2.32; 95%CI-1.07-5.05; p=0.03). Neither the higher sputum smear positivity nor the severity of chest radiograph of index TB cases had any association with the number of contacts being diagnosed as latent TB or active TB. The results showed a significant prevalence of latent TB among household contacts with pulmonary TB. The severity of the disease in the index patient had no association with the prevalence of latent TB.
Ultrasound and computed tomography in the evaluation of mesenteric lesions: A pictorial review
Authors: Kose Snehal I. , Singh Sapna , Garg Anju , Manchanda Alpana , Singh Rajdeep 
Published: May 2023

The mesentery is a broad fan-shaped fold of peritoneum that suspends the loops of small intestine from the posterior abdominal wall. Although primary neoplasms arising in the mesentery are rare, the mesentery is a major avenue for the dissemination of tumours, which can spread through hematogenous, lymphatic, direct or peritoneal seeding. Imaging helps in the diagnosis of these tumours and aids in directing appropriate treatment by assessing their size, extent and relationship with adjacent structures. The aim of this article is to describe the spectrum of imaging findings of the various mesenteric lesions using ultrasound and CT.Contribution: Evaluation of the mesentery is often neglected during routine ultrasound (US) because of inadequate training and unfamiliarity with the common US features encountered with mesenteric disease. CT plays an essential role in the diagnosis of mesenteric disease. Knowledge of imaging characteristics of various mesenteric lesions helps in timely diagnosis and management.
Diakonaat en die Afrikaanssprekende AGS van SA
Authors: Nel Marius 
Published: May 2023

The diaconate and the Afrikaans-speaking Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa. The aim is to discuss the development of the diaconate in the Afrikaans-speaking white Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa (AFM) in order to examine its effectiveness. This is done on the basis of a comparative literature analysis. To understand this development, the church’s early antipathy towards established mainline churches must be understood, born out of the pentecostal movement’s self-definition and experience of rejection and discrimination. One consequence was that all traditional offices were denied, including the office of minister, elder and deacon. Early members were generally poor, like most other Afrikaners. Yet they supported each other and helped where possible. Their assistance excluded people of colour. There was no organised diaconate until the AFM was eventually forced by reality to institutionalise. From this a Welfare Department was born in time which also organised welfare work through Dorcas councils at regional and parish levels. The Welfare Department also established and administered old age and children’s homes. In general, only women served on Dorcas councils while the congregational council (church council) consisted only of men. Still, welfare work was mainly limited to the ‘own people’. In the run-up to unification, the ‘white’ AFM relegated all power to the local level as much as possible to protect their own identity. After unification in 1996, as a result of this process, local congregations were again left on their own to do welfare work. At the same time, many Afrikaans-speaking congregations exclusively use Afrikaans in their worship services, excluding non-Afrikaans speaking people of colour. As a result, their welfare work is mainly limited to white people. The importance of the conclusion is that the church needs to address deficiencies in the diaconate task, which is essential to the church’s mission.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The evaluation of the diaconate in the AFM implies a new welfare strategy and redesign of the diaconate based on the church-historical description, exegesis of relevant Scripture passages and description of the current South African scene marred by social inequality and the occurrence of widespread poverty to relate to the church’s task.
A Study on Evaluating the Effectiveness of Pre- and Posttest Model of Learning Microbiology in a Tertiary Peripheral Medical College of West Bengal
Authors: Gupta Indrajit , Kumar Simit , Bishwas Abhilekha , Debnandi Arani 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Background and Aims:
Traditional didactic lecture methods were previously dominant in medical education in India, where students tend to lose their concentration after 15–20 min of lectures. In the context of competency-based medical education, a teaching–learning method that includes pre- and posttests were hypothesized to have the potential to enhance the learning process and make difficult topics easier for students to understand. This method was implemented for phase 2 MBBS students at Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital in India.

Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted in the department of microbiology in October 2021, with 65 male and 33 female students who provided informed consent. All the students were allotted immunology topics and were asked to present seminars. The students were required to complete a pretest and posttest questionnaire covering key areas of immunology. The mean and standard deviation of the scores were calculated. Paired Student’s t-test was used to compare pre- and posttest scores, and P values were calculated using SPSS 20. A P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:
The total number of correct responses on the posttest was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than the number of responses on the pretest. Gender-specific posttest responses were also significant (for males, P < 0.001; for females, P < 0.001). Overall marks were improved on the posttest, and the mean scores among all the students showed significant improvement in their posttest scores compared to their pretest scores.

Conclusions:
Evaluating students using a pretest and posttest was found to be a practical and feasible tool for learning. The majority of students reported that this method of learning helped them engage in critical thinking and understand topics more systematically, which they believed would contribute to their success as competent Indian Medical Graduates.
Clinico-pathological Factors Determining Recurrence in Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast
Authors: Sain Baijaeek , Gupta Arnab , Halder Sudip , Mukherjee Vishal , Bhattacharya Samir , Mondal Radha Raman , Saha Bijan , Sen Aditya Narayan , Roy Shravasti 
Published: May 2023

Background:
Phyllodes tumour(PT) of the breast are rare fibroepithelial tumours that are generally more prone to recurrence.

Aims and objective:
The study aimed to assess the clinico-pathological features, diagnostic modalities and therapeutic interventions with their outcomes leading to recurrence in Phyllodes tumour of the breast.

Materials and Methods:
A retrospective cohort and observational study which entailed clinico-pathological data of patients who were previously diagnosed or presented with Phyllodes tumour of the breast between 1996 and 2021 were analysed. Data included- total number of patients diagnosed with Phyllodes tumour of the breast, age, type of tumour on initial presentation or biopsy, side, size, therapeutic interventions carried out- surgery(mastectomy or lumpectomy) and adjuvant radiotherapy, final biopsy type, recurrence, type of recurrence and time to recurrence.

Results:
We analysed a total of 87 patients who were pathologically proven to have PT and 46 patients(52.87%) were found to have recurrence. All patients were recorded to be in the female gender only with a mean age at diagnosis of 39 years (range 15–70). Age <40 years had the highest incidence of recurrence of 56.82%(n = 25) followed by age>40 years with 48.84%(n = 21). 55.4% patients presented with primary phylloides and 44.6% had recurrent phylloides at presentation. Average time of local recurrence from the time of completion of treatment were 13.8 months whereas for systemic recurrence it were 15.29 months. Surgery(mastectomy/lumpectomy) with regard to local recurrence was the major determinant for recurrence followed by adjuvant radiation. (P <0.05)

Conclusion:
Patients who received adjuvant radiation had minimal recurrence. Patients who were found to have malignant type of biopsy on initial diagnosis(triple assessment) had more incidence and were prone to systemic recurrence over local recurrence. Surgery again played a determining factor leading to increased rate of local recurrence following lumpectomy over mastectomy.