Striae of pregnancy

Medical Council ◽

10.21518/2079-701x-2021-13-151-155 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 151-155

Author(s):

E. V. Dvoriankova

Keyword(s):

Muscle Hypertrophy ◽

Initial Period ◽

Elastic Fibre ◽

Architectural Distortion ◽

Skin Defect ◽

Rapid Weight Gain ◽

Number Of Factors ◽

Striae Gravidarum

Striae may form on the skin due to a number of factors: rapid weight gain, muscle hypertrophy, endocrinopathies, breast enlargement, as a side effect of long-term topical use of strong corticosteroids. However, in some rare circumstances, striae can develop as a complication due to the use of tissue expanders. This cosmetic defect develops most often on the skin of the thighs, abdomen, mammary glands in women and the shoulders in men. Striae of pregnancy are a common cosmetic skin defect. The development of striae is associated with stretching and rupture of connective tissue in susceptible individuals against the background of influence of genetic and hormonal factors. The appearance of striae gravidarum does not have a significant effect on the health of patients, however, a cosmetic defect caused by the appearance of striae can generate psychoemotional (psychoemotional) stress and lead to a decrease in quality of life. The striae development occurs in certain stages. The initial period of striae development – red (immature) striae – is characterized by the absence of changes in the epidermis and signs of inflammation in the dermis. The appearance of white (mature) striae is accompanied by the architectural distortion of elastic fibre net and changes in the viscoelastic properties of the affected skin, which becomes much less elastic. The correction of striae requires topical treatment that help moisturize and soften the skin, stimulate the processes of collagen production, as well as physiotherapy techniques. However, many of them have contraindications for use during pregnancy. The article discusses the issues of the use of cosmetic products that can be used during pregnancy.

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The uses of wood: long term prospects

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences ◽

10.1098/rstb.1975.0037 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 271 (911) ◽

pp. 91-100

Keyword(s):

New Products ◽

Wood Products ◽

High Demand ◽

Suitable Material ◽

Number Of Factors ◽

Tropical Areas ◽

And Performance ◽

Wooden Products

The longer term prospects for the use of wood depend upon the continued availability of suitable material and the ability of wood products to compete in cost and performance with comparable products made from other materials. The availability of both hardwoods and softwoods is considered against a background of a world usage which is rising at just under 2 % per annum and the conclusion is reached that sufficient wood will be available to meet the growing demands for the next hundred years or so although the nature and quality of the material available will not be the same as at present. The importance of successful regeneration and renewal of forests, particularly in tropical areas, is emphasized in affecting the future for wood beyond that term. The competition from other materials has been considered for various usage categories. For structural uses the prospect is good; a number of factors indicate a growth in structural usage, and competition from other structural materials is not likely to be severe while supplies of adequate material are available. The use of timber for joinery, furniture, cladding and utility markets has been reduced in recent years, particularly as a result of developments in plastics technology. There is a need to develop products in which wood is combined with other materials to give the required properties. It is expected that the use of wood for decorative purposes will continue in high demand. The importance of developing new products, particularly utilizing the substantial amount of waste available, and of marketing wooden products which are more closely designed to meet consumer needs, is emphasized.

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Impact of financing decisions ratios on firm accounting-based performance: evidence from Jordan listed companies

Future Business Journal ◽

10.1186/s43093-021-00061-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Feras Izzat Kasasbeh

Keyword(s):

Return On Assets ◽

Return On Equity ◽

Financing Decision ◽

Listed Firms ◽

Financing Decisions ◽

Number Of Factors ◽

Study Results ◽

Size Firm

AbstractThe impacts of financing decision ratios on a firm's accounting-based performance are essentially associated with particular data. For this purpose, firm size, firm age, and leverage are taken into account as control variables. The past studies have been reviewed to find gaps, which seemed to incorporate worn-out methods of research, and the inability of past researchers to inculcate firm accounting-based performance while measuring a firm's overall performance. So, data from 40 listed Jordan listed firms from the year 2007 have been collected, and 200 observations are made. The researcher also collected data from the website of the World Bank regarding these firms. It is employed by the generalized movement technique method to avoid heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, and potential endogenous problems. The study results showed that the impacts of total debt to total assets and short-term debt to total assets are significant and negative on return on assets and return on equity. However, the impacts of long-term debt to total assets are significant and flattering on both return on assets and return on equity. The research has implications for the higher authorities and management to enhance the quality of their financial structure. In contrast, that research has some limitations because of employing a small number of factors to study the impacts of financing decision ratios.

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Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld19.1.15 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 15-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nina Simmons-Mackie

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Communication Training ◽

Language Intervention ◽

Specific Training ◽

Environmental Support ◽

Total Communication ◽

Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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Communication Disordered: Program Implementation in Long-Term Care

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp1.sig15.64 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (15) ◽

pp. 64-67

Author(s):

George Barnes ◽

Joseph Salemi

Keyword(s):

Program Implementation ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Family Satisfaction ◽

Regulatory Compliance ◽

Care Staff ◽

Term Care ◽

Staff Members ◽

Change Policy

The organizational structure of long-term care (LTC) facilities often removes the rehab department from the interdisciplinary work culture, inhibiting the speech-language pathologist's (SLP's) communication with the facility administration and limiting the SLP's influence when implementing clinical programs. The SLP then is unable to change policy or monitor the actions of the care staff. When the SLP asks staff members to follow protocols not yet accepted by facility policy, staff may be unable to respond due to confusing or conflicting protocol. The SLP needs to involve members of the facility administration in the policy-making process in order to create successful clinical programs. The SLP must overcome communication barriers by understanding the needs of the administration to explain how staff compliance with clinical goals improves quality of care, regulatory compliance, and patient-family satisfaction, and has the potential to enhance revenue for the facility. By taking this approach, the SLP has a greater opportunity to increase safety, independence, and quality of life for patients who otherwise may not receive access to the appropriate services.

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