scholarly journals The Spectrum of Hazing and Peer Sexual Abuse in Sports: A Current Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 558-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Slone Jeckell ◽  
Elizabeth Anne Copenhaver ◽  
Alex Benjamin Diamond
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Current Perspective ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
Public Scrutiny ◽  
Psychosocial Benefits ◽  
Peer Abuse ◽  
A Current

Context: Hazing and peer sexual abuse in sport are a critical issue, brought into public scrutiny with increasing frequency due to various forms of media, resulting in major causes of numerous avoidable mental health issues, and in some cases, even death. While the exact incidence of these activities is extremely difficult to quantify, trends indicate that the problem is very likely underreported. Evidence Acquisition: PubMed, Google, various legal journals/statutes, books on hazing and peer abuse in sport, and newspaper periodicals/editorials were all searched. Sources range in date from 1968 through 2018. Study Design: Clinical review. Level of Evidence: Level 5. Results: Hazing and peer sexual abuse are complex issues that have the potential to lead to physical, emotional, and mental harm. The underlying causes of hazing are complex but rooted in maintaining a hierarchical structure within the team unit. By implementing various changes and strategies, coaches and team administration can mitigate the risks of these behaviors. Conclusion: Hazing and peer sexual abuse in sport are avoidable and must be eliminated to maximize the numerous physical and psychosocial benefits attainable by participating in team athletics.

Sexual Victimization of Children: A Current Perspective

1985 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine W. Pettis ◽  
R. Dave Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sexual Victimization ◽  
Incidence Data ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Current Perspective ◽  
The Subject ◽  
A Current ◽  
Existing Data

The following literature review broaches the subject of the sexual abuse of children by categorizing sexual victimization into the general areas of intrafamilial and extrafamilial sexual abuse. Generalizations are drawn from existing data regarding both victims and perpetrators. Sex and age related findings are discussed relative to victims while the analysis of incidence data paints a picture of the perpetrators of sexual abuse of children.

scholarly journals Fall Prevention in Dutch Physician Practices: A Descriptive Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 235-235
Author(s):  
Wytske Meekes ◽  
C J Leemrijse ◽  
J C Korevaar ◽  
L A M van de Goor
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Older People ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Physician Practices ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Underlying Causes

Abstract Falls are an important health threat among frail older people. Physicians are often the first to contact for health issues and can be seen as designated professionals to provide fall prevention. However, it is unknown what they exactly do and why regarding fall prevention. This study aims to describe what physicians in the Netherlands do during daily practice in regards to fall prevention. About 65 physicians (34 practices) located throughout the Netherlands were followed up for 12 months. When a physician entered specific ICPC-codes related to frailty and falls in the Hospital Information System, the physician received a pop-up asking if the patient is frail. If so, the physician subsequently completed a questionnaire. The physicians completed 1396 questionnaires. More than half (n=726) of the patients had experienced a fall in the previous year and/or had a fear of falling (FOF) and 37% of these patients received fall prevention. Physicians did not know of 20% of the patients if they had experienced a fall and of 29% of the patients if they had a FOF. The three most often treated underlying causes were mobility problems, FOF and cardiovascular risk factors. The results show that physicians are not always aware of a patient’s fall history and/or FOF and that only part of these patients receives fall prevention. Hence, it might be important to develop and implement strategies for systematic fall risk screening and fall prevention provision in the primary care setting to reduce falls among frail older people.

scholarly journals Cell-free riboswitches

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Tabuchi ◽  
Yohei Yokobayashi
Keyword(s):  
Protein Synthesis ◽  
The State ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Free Protein ◽  
Current Perspective ◽  
Gene Switches ◽  
A Current ◽  
Cell Free Protein Synthesis

Synthetic riboswitches can be used as chemical gene switches in cell-free protein synthesis systems. We provide a current perspective on the state of cell-free riboswitch technologies and their future directions.

scholarly journals Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: research and clinical updates

Hematology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
pp. 262-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwatoyosi Onwuemene ◽  
Gowthami M. Arepally
Keyword(s):  
Limited Data ◽  
Platelet Factor ◽  
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia ◽  
Diagnostic Strategies ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
Emerging Therapies ◽  
Current Perspective ◽  
Clinical Advances ◽  
A Current

Abstract Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) remains an important diagnosis to consider in hospitalized patients developing thrombocytopenia. HIT is an immune-mediated prothrombotic disorder caused by antibodies to platelet factor 4 (PF4) and heparin. Recent basic scientific studies have advanced our understanding of disease pathogenesis through studies of the PF4/heparin structure, immune mechanisms, and cellular basis of thrombosis. Clinical advances have also occurred in areas of HIT prevention, description of disease variants, and diagnostic strategies. Emerging anticoagulants with the potential to change HIT treatment are evolving, although with limited data. This review will provide a current perspective on HIT pathogenesis, disease features, diagnostic strategies, and role of emerging therapies for the management of HIT.

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