scholarly journals Alternatywny scenariusz biografii muzyka rockowego – o życiu i twórczości Jasona Beckera

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-200
Author(s):  
Jakub Kosek
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Popular Culture ◽  
Alternative Model ◽  
Rock Music ◽  
Incurable Disease ◽  
The World ◽  
Fundamental Values ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

The article focuses on the analysis of the biography of an American rock guitarist, namely Jason Becker. The main object of this study was the documentary „Jason Becker. Not Dead Yet” (2012) and some selected press news and information available on social media. The original biography of the musician, who within a few years has become famous in the world of rock music and since the age of 19 has had to confront the incurable disease – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – is an interesting example of the alternative model of a biography in popular culture. It is also an educational story that teaches fundamental values, such as altruism, love, respect and friendship.

“My World Has Expanded Even Though I'm Stuck at Home”: Experiences of Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Social Media

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 680-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Caron ◽  
Janice Light
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Communication Modes ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

PurposeThis study aimed to expand the current understanding of how persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (pALS) use augmentative and alternative communication and social media to address their communication needs.MethodAn online focus group was used to investigate the experiences of 9 pALS who use augmentative and alternative communication and social media. Questions posed to the group related to (a) current use of social media, (b) advantages of social media, (c) barriers to independent use, (d) supports to independent use, and (e) recommendations for developers, policy makers, and other pALS.ResultsParticipants primarily reported that use of social media was a beneficial tool that provided increased communication opportunities, connections to communication partners, and networks of support. Specific results are discussed with reference to the research as well as implications for practice and recommendations for future research.ConclusionsAs individuals with ALS experience loss of function, some communication modes may no longer be viable. Providing access to different modes of communication, including social media, can allow independence, participation and better quality of life.

scholarly journals Prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the city of Porto Alegre, in Southern Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 71 (12) ◽  
pp. 959-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Linden Junior ◽  
Jefferson Becker ◽  
Pedro Schestatsky ◽  
Francisco Tellechea Rotta ◽  
Carlo Domenico Marrone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Extensive Investigation ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Porto Alegre ◽  
Regional Association ◽  
The World ◽  
The City ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Objective : To determine the prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil. Method : We conducted an extensive investigation in clinics and hospitals that provide specialized assistance to these patients, contacted neurologists and the regional association of people with ALS. Results : On July 31, 2010, 70 patients were alive and diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Considering the population living in the city in the same period (1,409,351), the estimated prevalence was 5.0 cases per 100,000 people (95% CI, 3.9-6.2), being higher for men (5.2/100,000 95% CI, 3.6-7.2) than for women (4.8/100,000 95% CI, 3.4-6.5). The prevalence increased with age peaking in the age group 70-79 years in both genders. Conclusion : The prevalence of ALS in the city of Porto Alegre is similar to that reported in other parts of the world.

scholarly journals Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: pathogenetic mechanisms and new approaches to pharmacotherapy (literature review)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
T. M. Alekseeva ◽  
T. R. Stuchevskaya ◽  
V. S. Demeshonok
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Significant Progress ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Loss Of Self ◽  
The World ◽  
Self Service ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Made In

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease, resulting in the loss of self-service and death of the middle-aged and elderly people. In the last 2 decades, significant progress has been made in the study of the pathogenesis of this disease. Two known drugs (riluzole and edaravone) have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The efficacy of these drugs is extremely low, so clinical trials of new drugs are ongoing all over the world. This review discusses the current achievements and future directions of therapy of this disease.

scholarly journals Biomolecular Modifications Linked to Oxidative Stress in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Determining Promising Biomarkers Related to Oxidative Stress

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1667
Author(s):  
Takashi Hosaka ◽  
Hiroshi Tsuji ◽  
Akira Tamaoka
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Motor Neurons ◽  
Extracellular Proteins ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Oxidation Reactions ◽  
Incurable Disease ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Reduction–oxidation reactions are essential to cellular homeostasis. Oxidative stress transcends physiological antioxidative system damage to biomolecules, including nucleic acids and proteins, and modifies their structures. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common adult-onset motor neuron disease. The cells present in the central nervous system, including motor neurons, are vulnerable to oxidative stress. Neurodegeneration has been demonstrated to be caused by oxidative biomolecular modifications. Oxidative stress has been suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of ALS. Recent progress in research on the underlying mechanisms of oxidative stress in ALS has led to the development of disease-modifying therapies, including edaravone. However, the clinical effects of edaravone remain limited, and ALS is a heretofore incurable disease. The reason for the lack of reliable biomarkers and the precise underlying mechanisms between oxidative stress and ALS remain unclear. As extracellular proteins and RNAs present in body fluids and represent intracellular pathological neurodegenerative processes, extracellular proteins and/or RNAs are predicted to promise diagnosis, prediction of disease course, and therapeutic biomarkers for ALS. Therefore, we aimed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms between oxidative stress and ALS, and promising biomarkers indicating the mechanism to determine whether therapy targeting oxidative stress can be fundamental for ALS.

scholarly journals Ocal siebie, aby ocalić świat – filozofia Małego Księcia

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-89
Author(s):  
Łukasz Czajka
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
Western Culture ◽  
Philosophical Tradition ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Research Task ◽  
Spiritual Crisis ◽  
Fundamental Values

The main research task of the paper is to reconstruct The Little Prince’s philosophy. It is a philosophy of humanism created as a response to the spiritual crisis of Western culture. The mission of this philosophy is to save humans to save the world of fundamental values such as love, friendship, and responsibility. It is also the philosophy of the meeting, which enters into a dialogue with representatives of the philosophical tradition (Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Žižek) and popular culture artists.

Sparking Engagement

2021 ◽  
pp. 292-312
Author(s):  
Kamshia Childs
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Popular Culture ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
The World

The integration of social media, digital literacy, and its elements into the literacy classroom environment is a pairing that is necessary to keep students engaged in order to see the relevance of the skills in which they are learning. Students spend hours taking in popular culture and communicating their perspectives and ideas with the world while taking part in social media, but fail to see that they are learning and using similar skills when they are in the classroom. This chapter will demonstrate how educators can engage students with the skills they develop outside of the classroom, and apply those skills in lessons, tasks, and the classroom environment.

scholarly journals Excitatory amino acid beta-N-methylamino-L-alanine is a putative environmental neurotoxin

2011 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 479-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srdjan Lopicic ◽  
Marija Stanojevic ◽  
Pathak Dhruba ◽  
Dragan Pavlovic ◽  
Milica Prostran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Excitatory Amino Acid ◽  
Western Pacific ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Water Supplies ◽  
Health Threat ◽  
The World ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

The amino acid beta-N-methylamino-L-alanine (L-BMAA) has been associated with the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/parkinsonismdementia complex in three distinct western Pacific populations. The putative neurotoxin is produced by cyanobacteria, which live symbiotically in the roots of cycad trees. L-BMAA was thought to be a threat only to those few populations whose diet and medicines rely heavily on cycad seeds. However, the recent discovery that cyanobacteria from diverse terrestrial, freshwater, and saltwater ecosystems around the world produce the toxin requires a reassessment of whether it poses a larger health threat. Therefore, it is proposed that monitoring L-BMAA levels in cyanobacteria-contaminated water supplies might be prudent.

scholarly journals The Appropriation of Popular Culture: A Sensational Way of Practicing Evangelism of Korean Churches

Religions ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 592
Author(s):  
Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Popular Culture ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Pop Culture ◽  
Music Videos ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Korean Churches ◽  
Artistic Style ◽  
The World ◽  
Artistic Analysis

Since the end of the 20th century, Korean churches have awakened to the fact that pop culture is enjoyed by a large segment of the population and thus provides a natural bridge between Christians and non-Christians. As a result, many Korean churches utilize popular cultural elements that Christians and non-Christians relish, such as movies, music videos, and images, as a way of demonstrating their evangelistic invitation to the world. They appropriate famous pop culture contents and present slightly modified materials through various channels, such as church websites, social media, and YouTube. This study focuses on the artistic technique of the evangelistic materials that Korean churches create. Based on the artistic understanding of appropriation, parody, and pastiche, this study examines whether the evangelistic imitations are “parodies” as they are introduced by their creators. I also look at ways another artistic style, “pastiches,” might be more suitable to those appropriations than “parodies.” Employing insights from the artistic analysis, this study explores which artistic style might be a better way of providing imitations of popular culture not so much as superficial entertainment but as a serious way to communicate the gospel. This will show how to appropriate popular culture as both faithful and efficient evangelistic methods.

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