scholarly journals Post Pandemic Era – Adopting Tele-dentistry

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Parajeeta Dikshit
Keyword(s):  
National Policy ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Work Demands ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
The Waves ◽  
Dental Work

Dentistry, the field of medicine where the communication sets standards for success. A continuous patient and dentist as well multidisciplinary dental communication leads to accuracy in diagnosis, increased efficiency as well as better patient satisfaction and long term positive outcomes. However the COVID-19 has brought a hindrance in the regular dental practice. The dental work demands a close proximity between the dentists with the patient which pitches them at a higher risk of being affected by the virus. Hence, international as well as national policy making associations and organizations have suggested only emergency and minimal aerosols generating treatment procedures. The dentists have almost been in hibernation, along with the waves of the pandemic and the constant lockdowns, carrying out free consultations for regular patients of their practices, through the phone and even chats. Can this be an opportunity to include tele-communication tools in routine dental practice?

Lost Glory

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumit K. Majumdar
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
State Sector ◽  
Definitive Evidence ◽  
Industrial Landscape ◽  
Intellectual Origins ◽  
Automobile Manufacturer ◽  
High Output

Lost Glory: India’s Capitalism Story describes India’s industrialization experiences. Questions about long-term industry and productivity evolution, and their impact on economic growth, lie at the heart of discourses of capitalism. The book is based on detailed empirical analyses of India’s industrialization over a period of almost seven decades, and a case study of Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automobile manufacturer. The deeply nuanced depiction of the historical political economy that has affected India’s industrialization is a unique feature. This history will enlighten everyone interested in India. The presentation takes readers on a definitive evidence-based survey of India’s industrial landscape. It includes a detailed historical description of the intellectual origins of India’s modern industrialization, anchored in a privileged view of economic policymaking. Grounded in historical and political analyses, the facts derived on India’s long-term economic performance are used to set the record straight. It is unsparing in its assessments where the evidence warrants such conclusions. Its findings will transform debate, and set the agenda for thoughtfully assessing the future course of India’s prosperity. The author overturns the assumptions that India’s much-vaunted private sector firms only engender positive outcomes, finding State-sector firms to have become efficient, and the molecular sector to be as effective overall, while also challenging the notion that privatization is necessary for progress. Conversely, it is found that competition policy innovations to have had positive impact. Practical suggestions are provided and three fundamental reforms, one administrative, one structural, and one behavioral, necessary to regenerate high output, are advocated.

scholarly journals African seaports and development in historical perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayodeji Olukoju
Keyword(s):  
Path Dependence ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
The Waves ◽  
Technological Flexibility

This article presents a long-term explanation of port evolution in Africa. It focuses on the economic, political and social characteristics that influenced the development of maritime infrastructures and their interaction with inland transport systems. This article demonstrates how seaport evolution in Africa has been heavily affected by path-dependence patterns. In addition, this study provides evidence of the insertion of the African economy into the waves of globalization through the modernization of seaports and the necessary institutional and technological flexibility.

scholarly journals An Integrated Investigation of Atmospheric Gaseous Elemental Mercury Transport and Dispersion Around a Chlor-Alkali Plant in the Ossola Valley (Italian Central Alps)

Toxics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Laura Fantozzi ◽  
Nicoletta Guerrieri ◽  
Giovanni Manca ◽  
Arianna Orrù ◽  
Laura Marziali
Keyword(s):  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Background Concentration ◽  
Dispersion Pattern ◽  
Central Alps ◽  
Gaseous Elemental Mercury ◽  
Mercury Transport ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Hg Accumulation

We present the first assessment of atmospheric pollution by mercury (Hg) in an industrialized area located in the Ossola Valley (Italian Central Alps), in close proximity to the Toce River. The study area suffers from a level of Hg contamination due to a Hg cell chlor-alkali plant operating from 1915 to the end of 2017. We measured gaseous elemental Hg (GEM) levels by means of a portable Hg analyzer during car surveys between autumn 2018 and summer 2020. Moreover, we assessed the long-term dispersion pattern of atmospheric Hg by analyzing the total Hg concentration in samples of lichens collected in the Ossola Valley. High values of GEM concentrations (1112 ng m−3) up to three orders of magnitude higher than the typical terrestrial background concentration in the northern hemisphere were measured in the proximity of the chlor-alkali plant. Hg concentrations in lichens ranged from 142 ng g−1 at sampling sites located north of the chlor-alkali plant to 624 ng g−1 in lichens collected south of the chlor-alkali plant. A north-south gradient of Hg accumulation in lichens along the Ossola Valley channel was observed, highlighting that the area located south of the chlor-alkali plant is more exposed to the dispersion of Hg emitted into the atmosphere from the industrial site. Long-term studies on Hg emission and dispersion in the Ossola Valley are needed to better assess potential impact on ecosystems and human health.

Off-pump direct hepatic veins-to-hemiazygos vein anastomosis after primary Kawashima operation: long-term result

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Renate Kaulitz ◽  
Gerhard Ziemer ◽  
Michael Hofbeck
Keyword(s):  
Venous Blood ◽  
Venous Drainage ◽  
Hepatic Veins ◽  
Off Pump ◽  
Hemiazygos Vein ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Hepatic Venous Blood ◽  
Balanced Distribution ◽  
Long Term Result

Abstract Direct hepatic veins-to-hemiazygos connection offers the balanced distribution of hepatic venous blood to both lungs, not requiring anticoagulation. We report a 13-year follow-up after this type of off-pump Fontan completion. Patient’s hepatic veins-to-hemiazygos confluence increased with growth to allow for unobstructed flow. This unique technique can be recommended in heterotaxy patients, if atrial hepatic venous drainage and hemiazygos vein are in close proximity.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE ECONOMIC SPACE OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 132-140
Author(s):  
E. A. KORCHAK ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
National Policy ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Economic Space ◽  
Arctic Regions ◽  
Dominant Direction ◽  
Integrated Structures

The purpose of the study was to analyze the structure of the economic space of the Russian Arctic within the framework of determining the prospects for the economic development of the Arctic regions. The unevenness of the economic space of the Russian Arctic and the focus on the extraction and export of natural resources are determined. It is revealed that vertically integrated structures play a key role in the Russian Arctic. It is determined that the specific feature of this region is the ethnoeconomics, the long-term development of which is the dominant direction of the national policy in the field of agriculture of the Russian Arctic.

Correction of malocclusion secondary to maxillary impaction fractures using a mandibular symphyseal realignment in eight cats

1999 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Buchet ◽  
RJ Boudrieau
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Minimal Amount ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Tooth Extractions ◽  
Dental Work

Eight cats with stable impaction fractures of the maxilla, sufficient to cause malocclusion, were treated by mandibular symphyseal realignment. The mandibular symphyseal realignment allowed occlusion to be restored with a minimal amount of dental work (e.g., enameloplasty, endodontics, or tooth extraction) in a majority of the cases. Enameloplasties were performed in two cats, one of which had a vital pulpotomy. Tooth extractions (range, two to five teeth; mean, 3.3 teeth) were performed in four cats. All cats were doing well at the time of in-hospital follow-up at one month to four years (mean, 2.1 yrs) postoperatively. Further telephone follow-up was obtained, from 1.5 to five years (mean, 3.4 yrs) after surgery, from all but one owner, with no change from the in-hospital evaluations. All owners contacted were pleased with the long-term outcome.

Numerical Study of Two Vessels Seakeeping in Waves

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dexin Zhan ◽  
Don Bass ◽  
David Molyneux
Keyword(s):  
Objective Function ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Wave Direction ◽  
Small Motion ◽  
Head Waves ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Connection Line ◽  
Sheltering Effect ◽  
The Waves

This paper presents a numerical study of seakeeping in regular waves for two vessels in close proximity using commercial seakeeping software HydroStar and an in-house code MOTSIM. The objective was to study the possible sheltering effect of the larger vessel (FPSO) on the smaller one (OSV) during personnel transfer between the two vessels, where one vessel was at some angle relative to the other vessel and there was no connection line between them. The study mainly focused on the OSV motion resulting from the interaction of the FPSO when the OSV was at different headings and wave directions. Initially the OSV motions close to the FPSO (and parallel) were compared with those for the OSV alone. For an un-parallel position of the two vessels, an objective function based on the OSV RAOs motion in roll, pitch and heave directions was used to optimize the OSV position. Finally comparisons between HydroStar and MOTSIM results are provided. The main conclusions are: 1) When the FPSO and OSV are located in parallel, the OSV motions in sway, roll and yaw are larger than the single OSV motions in head waves while surge, heave and pitch are almost the same. The OSV motions in most of the six degrees of freedom are smaller than the single OSV motions when the waves are from other directions (always on the port side of the FPSO), which means that there is a sheltering effect. 2) The simulation results from different OSV rotation angles show that the hydrodynamic interaction between the FPSO and OSV e.g. the sheltering effect is related to the OSV angle and the wave heading. The objective function in roll, pitch and heave RAOs indicates that the OSV should maintain a close to parallel position with the FPSO to minimize motion when the waves come from the port side of the FPSO from 180 to 240 degrees. When the wave direction is around 240 degrees the OSV should have relatively small motion in waves for any OSV rotation angle. 3) A comparison of HydroStar and MOTSIM results shows that the MOTSIM results of a single vessel seakeeping simulation is in a good agreement with HydroStar. In two vessels situation more validation work needs to be done.

scholarly journals Support, Health, Activities, Resources, & Education (SHARE): New Program Innovations for Early-Stage Families

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 625-626
Author(s):  
Carol Whitlatch ◽  
Steven Zarit ◽  
Steven Zarit
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Home Monitoring ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Program Support ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
Diagnosis Of Dementia ◽  
Recent Diagnosis ◽  
Group Version

Abstract Persons living with a recent diagnosis of dementia experience great uncertainty and stress as they and their families try to adjust to the new reality of their lives and futures. One fruitful strategy for intervening with these families is to include both the person living with dementia and their family care partner in the program. Although dyadic approaches are rare among early-stage programs, promising examples exist. The SHARE Program (Support, Health, Activities, Resources, and Education) is one exception where dyadic materials address: 1) current and long- term needs of care partners, and 2) how the family can develop a realistic plan of care based on their care values and preferences. This symposium describes the development and positive outcomes of the original SHARE intervention and the promising adaptations that expand how and to whom the intervention is delivered. Presentations explore: 1) the original SHARE for Dementia program and strategies for expanding its reach into chronic conditions populations (Orsulic-Jeras & Whitlatch), 2) a group version translated into Spanish (“EPIC: Early-stage Partners in Care,” Dr. Coon), and 3) the development of a remote needs assessment and unobtrusive in-home monitoring technology platform that guides care planning and helps to maintain independence (“SHARE-sense,” Dr. Miller). Discussion will focus on the challenges, unique solutions, and positive outcomes when adapting SHARE to different settings and populations (Dr. Zarit).

scholarly journals Codiversification of gut microbiota with humans

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taichi A. Suzuki ◽  
Liam Fitzstevens ◽  
Victor T. Schmidt ◽  
Hagay Enav ◽  
Kelsey Huus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Vertical Transmission ◽  
Evolutionary History ◽  
Human Populations ◽  
African Origin ◽  
Strain Transfer ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Specific Health

Some gut microbes have cospeciated with hominids, but whether they further codiversified with human populations is unclear. Here, we identify predominant gut microbial species sharing a parallel evolutionary history with human populations. Patterns of strain transfer between populations are generally consistent with an African origin, and suggest long-term vertical transmission over thousands of generations. We show the same strains also faithfully transmit between mothers and their children. Consistent with the development of intimate symbiosis, species with strongest patterns of codiversification have the smallest genomes. This study reveals long-term fidelity of gut microbiota with human populations through transmission among individuals living in close proximity. Dominance of specific strains in different populations is based in part on vertical transmission and they may provide population-specific health benefits.

scholarly journals Post-Traumatic Exogenous Endophthalmitis Caused By Nocardia Farcinica

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Česká Burdová ◽  
Kateřina Donátová ◽  
Gabriela Mahelková ◽  
Vanda Chrenková ◽  
Dagmar Dotřelová
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Chamber ◽  
Infectious Agent ◽  
Corneal Injury ◽  
Nocardia Farcinica ◽  
Complicated Course ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Exogenous Endophthalmitis ◽  
Treatment Procedures

Abstract A case report of post-traumatic exogenous endophthalmitis caused by Nocardia farcinica, including treatment procedures, microbiology examination, and systemic medications. A 23-year-old male suffered a penetrating corneal injury that was treated with sutures. The sutures were individually removed during the 4th and 5th months after surgery. On the thirteenth day after the final suture was removed, an anterior uveitis developed and progressed to whitish, plump, nodular, and tufted exudates within the anterior chamber over the next 10 days; this led to an indication for intraocular surgery. Anterior chamber lavage and resection of solid fibrinous exudates (using a vitrectomy knife) for a complete microbiological examination were performed. Nocardia farcinica was identified. Systemic medications were chosen according to sensitivity, and a fixed combination of sulfamethoxazole 400 mg/trimethoprim 80 mg was administered long-term (months). After a complicated course, the final visual acuity was 0.5. In this case, accurate, early detection of an atypical infectious agent and determination of its sensitivity to antibiotic treatment enabled effective treatment that achieved the best functional and anatomical results under the circumstances.

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