The effectiveness of a blended POCUS curriculum on achieving basic focused bedside transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) proficiency. A formalized pilot study

Objective The study objective is to evaluate the effeteness of an existing educational platform blending didactic presentation and hands-on simulation for university doctoral SRNAs in the area of basic, 4 view identification and performance of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Methods Following IRB approval, SRNAs were exposed to a pre test to evaluate existing skills, then they were exposed to a graphic rich, live presentation of basic 4 view TTE. The presentation was then followed by hands on simulation and performance of the 4 basic TTE views on live models. Results Pretest scores averaged 58% and post tests scores rose to 95%. See Table 1. Conclusion Our results support the concept that the existing blended platform is effective to train university SRNAs in basic 4 view, bedside transthoracic echocardiography.

Using Video to Give More Effective and Engaging Science Talks

Science presentations at conferences are an important way that scientists share exciting research discoveries. Some presentations are informative and engaging, but unfortunately many are not. This article describes a novel method (Video Let’s Talk, VLT) for more engaging and effective science presentations, where the presenter 1. makes a video that fills half of the presentation time, 2. shows the video in lieu of a live presentation, and 3. spends the remaining time engaging with the audience. The benefits and challenges of the VLT method are described along with tips on how to do the VLT well. These insights are based on the author’s experience giving numerous VLT presentations to scientists, farmers and other groups over the past seven years. The VLT method is timely considering how the COVID pandemic has forced scientists to learn new skills in do it yourself (DIY) video making in order to participate in virtual conferences.

Computer vs live delivery of the Sussex Waterloo Scale of Hypnotisability (SWASH).

There exist reliable and stable trait differences in the ability to control phenomenology in response to imaginative suggestion. Hypnotisability scales measure response to imaginative suggestion within a hypnotic context. Because hypnotisability has recently been shown to predict measures of experiential change in psychological experiments (e.g., the rubber hand illusion), there is a need for easy to use screening tools which are accessible to researchers with little or no background in hypnosis or imaginative suggestion research. The SWASH is a time efficient group hypnotisability scale which can be administered to up to 50 participants simultaneously. Here we present norms from an undergraduate sample for a recorded version delivered by a computer program alongside norms for a live presentation. Reliability, validity and mean scores are similar across the two presentations. Computer delivery of a pre-recorded script provides a simple tool to rapidly screen for hypnotisability in large groups for researchers with no prior experience of hypnosis research.

Saturday Night Live

Since the 1970s, Saturday Night Live has proven itself to be one of television’s most influential programs. Lorne Michaels created the show and served as executive producer from 1975 to 1980, then again from 1985 until the present; during his absence, Jean Doumanian oversaw the 1980–1981 season and Dick Ebersol produced the show from 1981 until Michaels’ return. Drawing on the variety format, Saturday Night Live provides a unique window into contemporary US culture with its popular guest hosts and musical guests, topical humor, and live presentation. Its wealth of characters and catchphrases has made its way into the popular lexicon, while its impact can be detected in live comedy performances, film, and new media, as well as other television programs. This bibliography loosely organizes the major critical works of Saturday Night Live scholarship and journalism into seven categories: studies of the show’s structure and style; critiques of how it has represented various identities; firsthand accounts by former performers and writers; historical analyses of the show’s development, production, and place within the television industry; examinations of its response to and influence on the news media; critical studies of key performers during the show’s run; and, finally, discussions of the show’s effect on US political discourse. The scholarship in this bibliography crosses many areas within communication and media studies, revealing the ongoing importance of the show to our understanding of comedy, politics, and television. Using satire and sketch comedy to both scrutinize and send up American society and culture, the show remains an enduring institution.

Introduction

Dear Colleagues, The Brazilian Association of Medicine and Surgery of the Ankle and Foot (ABTPé) are pleased to present abstract highlights from the ABTPé Biennial Meeting 2019, May 15-18 in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina. The meeting brought together orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons for the purpose of advancing education and research in the Brazil. Although some of the research studies presented at our live conference have been published in the academic literature, many others are not be published. To help bridge the gap between live presentation and publication, the ABTPé selected abstracts (podium presentation, poster, and e-Poster) to publishing in the Scientific Journal of the Foot & Ankle. The Journal offers free and open access to your content on our website. All abstracts are already published with active DOIs. We hope that you enjoy these ABTPé Biennial Meeting 2019 highlights and will find the information useful to your practice. We look forward to meeting you at the ABTPé Biennial Meeting 2021 in Campos do Jordão, São Paulo. Kelly Cristina Stéfani, MD, PHDAssociated Editor Scientific Journal of the Foot & Ankle Mario Adames, MDABTPé Biennial Meeting 2019 President

Prescribing Yoked Prism in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Study of Inter- and Intraexaminer Agreement Using the Kaplan Nonverbal Battery

Background Double-blind studies have reported improvements in posture, spatial awareness, and behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) individuals wearing yoked prism lenses. The Kaplan Nonverbal Battery (KNB) is a performance-based test used to evaluate yoked prism lenses. To date, only Kaplan has reported KNB results. This study investigates inter-examiner and intra-examiner agreement obtained in scoring the KNB in nonverbal/ minimally verbal ASD subjects. Methods Ten nonverbal/minimally verbal ASD subjects between 9 and 17 years old enrolled and completed an eye examination. All subjects adapted to spectacles, wearing refractive correction for four weeks. Subjects completed two study visits that were videotaped. At each visit, subjects completed the KNB wearing habitual spectacle correction and then wearing yoked prism lenses of five-prism diopters base up or down. Two examiners scored the KNB live and two other examiners scored the KNB via videorecording. Examiners were masked to the base direction of the yoked prism lenses and to the other examiners’ responses. Agreement between and within examiners was computed using the weighted version of Cohen’s kappa. Results Nine subjects completed both study visits. Both inter-examiner and intra-examiner agreement were markedly better when examiners scored via video. When scored by live presentation, inter-examiner agreement by the weighted Cohen’s kappa coefficient was 0.674, 0.364, 0.726 and 0.357. When scored via video, inter-examiner agreement was 0.634, 0.620,0.702 and 0.678. Intra-examiner agreement for live presentation was 0.451 and 0.579, but increased for video scoring to 0.861 and 0.875. Conclusions Examiners assessing the KNB to evaluate yoked prism lenses for nonverbal or minimally verbal ASD children consistently showed good inter-examiner and intra-examiner agreement when evaluating by video, but not by live presentation. Clinicians may improve reliability by incorporating scoring of the KNB by video presentation.

The Influence of Regulator Grow Essence Auksin IAA And The Onion Extract to Multiplication Cuttings Meranti Sabut (Shorea parvifolia Dyer.).

The purpose of this research are to know hormone Auksin IAA response and onion extract to the ability live of shoot cuttings Shorea parvifolia Dyer.This research using by Completely Randomized Design pattern by 3 x 3 factors and every repetition contain 30 cuttings with the hormone treatment or regulator grow essence auksin IAA (A) by 0,1 gr/ml close, onion extract (B) content by 100% and didn’t by treatment or control (O).The result of this research are : (1) the influence of regulator grow auksin IAA essence and the onion extract to multiplication cuttings meranti sabut (Shorea parvifolia Dyer.) that indicate using hormone auksin IAA is the best with 91,11% presentation live by onion extract have 87,78% while presentation live and did not by control have 85,56% live presentation. (2) the influence of regulator auksin IAA essence and extract onion to multiplication cuttings meranti sabut (Shorea parvifolia Dyer.) to the sum of root, the long of root, the sum of new leaf and the new shoot are different and not real.

Exploratory Use of Cloud Computing and Social Media for Prostate Cancer Advocacy in Nigeria

Background and context: Prostate cancer is the commonest cancer affecting Nigerian men, with worse outcome compared with men from the developed world. There is limited public awareness about prostate cancer in Nigeria. Oga Blue 4 Prostate Awareness (OB4PA) was created by a consortium of Nigerian nonprofits for prostate cancer advocacy (PCA). Aims: -Design PCA using videos, printed brochure and social media -Implement PCA in five Nigerian states -Evaluate the reach and impact of PCA campaign Program/Policy process: Community-based participatory process, involving the medical community, prostate cancer survivor, and the public was used. Multimedia teaching was used to enhance learning and retention; social media was used to engage groups and individuals. Content development involved iterative consultation among project leaders, medical experts and target audience, often on social media. High-quality teaching videos were recorded in English and Nigerian Pidgin languages. Videos ensured consistency and ease of broadcast. Videos were accessed by OB4PA partners through cloud computing (OneDrive). Facebook was used to promote the campaign, engage local audience, and for Facebook Live presentation. Local health professionals projected the video in appropriate language to audiences in religious and community groups. Brochure detailing clinical features and local service providers was distributed. Audience evaluation was obtained following each interaction. Outcomes: In 6 weeks, 20 presentations were made to 1800 persons. The Facebook Live presentation had 1500 views, reached 9302 people and was shared 107 times. A total of 25 Facebook posts were made, resulting in 628 like, 1908 video views, 160 shares, and reached 14,222 people. Almost all participants had positive feedback on the free and detailed advocacy. Most questions focused on the causes and prevention of prostate cancer, especially on the use of nutritional supplements. What was learned: Cloud computing enabled us to have one presenter; this eliminated the need to find a presenter for each organization. Audience appreciated simplified videos used in explaining the disease process and need for personalized early detection. Facebook live presentation attracted the most reactions on social media, with most comments showing that people liked the intervention. Audience feedback showed that adding advocacy cellphone video by a survivor helped demystify prostate cancer. Having the main presentation video in different file formats and sizes enhanced sharing on social media, as most Nigerians access the Internet on cell phones. Reliable access to projectors was challenging, especially in remote areas. Overall, use of cloud computing and social media were crucial in the success of the PCA project. Lessons from OB4PA informed the design of the current We Can, I Can Conquer Cervical Cancer Awareness project in Nigeria.