Revisiting D'Adamo's Blood Type Diet: The Critical Role of Secreted Antigens in Digestive Health - An Evolutionary Perspective

Memory span in humans has been intensely studied for more than a century. In spite of the critical role of memory span in our cognitive system, which intensifies the importance of fundamental determinants of its evolution, few studies have investigated it by taking an evolutionary approach. Overall, we know hardly anything about the evolution of memory components. In the present study, I briefly review the experimental studies of memory span in humans and non-human animals and shortly discuss some of the relevant evolutionary hypotheses.

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Overcoming Complacency Through Quality Intelligence in Greek Higher Education

Quality Management Principles and Policies in Higher Education - Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-1017-9.ch007 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 121-140

Author(s):

Loukas Anninos

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Performance Evaluation ◽

Critical Role ◽

The State ◽

Academic Leadership ◽

Evolutionary Perspective ◽

Institutional Improvement ◽

University Performance ◽

Institutional Initiatives

During the last decade, an intensification of evaluation at the Greek universities has been noted, encouraged by the state and institutional initiatives aiming to reform, modernize, and cultivate a culture of excellence. The progress that has been reported was facilitated by global developments that gradually strengthened the cultural and scientific foundations of university performance evaluation and set the foundations for continuous institutional improvement and transformation. However, the role of academic leadership is crucial if universities wish to fully embrace the concept of excellence in their operations and services not from an obligatory, but from an evolutionary perspective that would allow them to learn and improve. As Greek universities are currently in the process of quality accreditation, the chapter briefly presents the framework for quality accreditation in Greek universities and underlines the critical role of academic leadership for achieving accreditation and establishing a culture for sustainable excellence.

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Allo-Anti-D vs. Auto-Anti-D in Females of Child Bearing Years: The Critical Role of Rh Genotyping

American Journal of Clinical Pathology ◽

10.1093/ajcp/aqab191.350 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 156 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S164-S164

Author(s):

J T Keith ◽

H Hastings

Keyword(s):

Multiple Testing ◽

Critical Role ◽

Case Series ◽

Blood Type ◽

Reference Laboratory ◽

Child Bearing ◽

Nulliparous Female ◽

D Antigen ◽

Type 3

Abstract Introduction/Objective In females of child-bearing years, establishing accurate D-antigen identification is critical; this can be further complicated when a D+ patient seemingly develops an allo-anti-D. We present a unique case series highlighting the critical role of genotyping in distinguishing allo-anti-D vs. auto-anti-D. Methods/Case Report Case 1: An African American, 21-year-old, nulliparous female with a history of sickle cell disease presented for transfusion. The patient’s blood type was O, Rh Positive on multiple testing platforms (ORTHO VISION® Analyzer, 1001 US Highway 202, Raritan, NJ 08869, and Immucor, Inc., 3130 Gateway Drive, Norcross, GA 30071). On type and screen performed by manual tube testing, anti-D was identified. DAT IgG was weakly positive. The patient’s phenotype had been performed previously, and she was negative for both the C and E antigens. Genotyping results: RhD homozygote. RHD*DAU0 and RHD*DIVa type 3. The patient was determined to have auto-anti-D formation. Case 2 A 42-year-old female presented for routine prenatal care. At a previous facility, the patient tested as D+ and typed as O, Rh Positive (ORTHO VISION® Analyzer). An anti-D pattern was identified. Due to the patient’s Rh+ history and early pregnancy status, no Rh immune globulin was administered. A sample was sent to the reference laboratory which confirmed D+ status and a pattern of anti-D. The current titer was 8. Genotyping results RhD hemizyote. Positive for hybrid Rhesus box associated with deletion of RhD and RHD*DIVa, Go(a+). The patient was determined to have an allo-anti-D. Results (if a Case Study enter NA) NA Conclusion These two cases highlight the importance of RhD genotyping for resolutions of anti-D. In case 1, the patient had two altered alleles. While DIVa, type 3, is associated with anti-D formation, she also expressed RhD*DAU0 which is not considered to lack D proteins. We report the rare association between DAU0 expression and auto-anti-D formation.

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The Role of the SLP in Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening and Assessment

Perspectives on Language Learning and Education ◽

10.1044/lle15.2.50 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 50-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amy Philofsky

Keyword(s):

Language Development ◽

Critical Role ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Children With Asd ◽

Prevalence Estimates ◽

Notable Increase ◽

Screening Assessment ◽

Critical Components

AbstractRecent prevalence estimates for autism have been alarming as a function of the notable increase. Speech-language pathologists play a critical role in screening, assessment and intervention for children with autism. This article reviews signs that may be indicative of autism at different stages of language development, and discusses the importance of several psychometric properties—sensitivity and specificity—in utilizing screening measures for children with autism. Critical components of assessment for children with autism are reviewed. This article concludes with examples of intervention targets for children with ASD at various levels of language development.

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