Impact of Cervix Uterine Cancer Screening in the Indian Park of Xingu_ Crimson Publishers

 Impact of Cervix Uterine Cancer Screening in the Indian Park of Xingu by Gois Speck NM* in Investigations in Gynecology Research & Womens Health_ Gynecology Open Access Journals

 

Abstract

Background: There are few exploratory studies on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer in indigenous populations. Because these women represent a very peculiar population in terms of habits and cultural rituals of its own, HPV infection and its related-oncogenesis potential could not denote the same progression characteristics as compared to the other populations commonly studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate 13 years of cervical cancer screening actions and assistance in the Xingu Indigenous Park, through cytological analysis and DNA-HPV molecular test.

Methods: This is an observational, transversal and retrospective study conducted by data analysis of screening and control actions of uterine cervical HPV-associated lesions in the scope of the Xingu project supported by the Universidad Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil. The population studied consisted of indigenous, sexually active women, aged 11 years or older, belonging to sixteen ethnic groups residing in the middle, lower and east Xingu regions. The women were screening for conventional cervical screening test (Pap test) and HPV tests.

Results: The population coverage for cytological analyses in the entire period averaged 89.4%. Only 3 cases of cervical cancer were documented over the 13 years of follow-up. The HPV positivity rate was 24.5% and latency 22.9%.

Conclusions: It was observed that the high coverage of the population was valuable in maintaining the quality of screening because of the large number of normal Pap tests and rare cases of cancer compared to the national incidence.

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Sustainable Development and Waste Management in Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Industry_ Crimson Publishers

 Sustainable Development and Waste Management in Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Industry by O Aboul Dahab* in Examines in Marine Biology & Oceanography_ Journal of Marine Biology

 

Abstract
The present work summarizes and delineates the sources and types of wastes associated with oil and gas offshore drilling and production industry. The work is prepared using descriptive approach in addition to the information obtained from several site visits to different offshore rigs and platforms belonging to different oil and gas companies working in the Arabian Gulf area during the period from 2002 to 2010. It highlights the importance of developing and implementing waste management plans and actions to optimize the use of oil and gas offshore resources. It also demonstrates the waste management hierarchy which can be applied to minimize the negative impact of the offshore oil and gas industry to help in achieving environmental protection and sustainable development in this highly important economic sector.

Introduction
Sustainable development is development that lasts. A specific concern is that those who enjoy the fruits of economic development today may be making future generations worse off by excessively degrading the earth’s resources and polluting the earth’s environment. The general principle of sustainable development adopted by the World Commission on Environment and Development-that current generation should “meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”-has become widely accepted. In considering what we pass on to future generations, we must take account of the full range of physical, human, and natural capital that will determine their welfare and their bequests to their successors.

Offshore oil drilling and production industry wastes include petroleum hydrocarbons, salt, heavy metals, production chemicals, drilling fluids, produced water, nuclear radiation in addition to air pollutants and acoustic impacts [1]. These wastes have potential negative impact to present and future human welfare therefore they must be managed to achieve sustainable development in this economically important industry.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Female Sex Workers Living in Isfahan, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study_ Crimson Publishers

 Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Female Sex Workers Living in Isfahan, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study by Claes C* in Cohesive Journal of Microbiology & Infectious Disease_ Journal of Microbiology

 

Abstract

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) has been considered as a major health problem worldwide given the high incidence of the infection, estimated to be 131 million new cases annually. The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence of CT infection in female sex workers (FSWs) living in Isfahan, Iran and risks associated with its prevalence.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, which was conducted on 99 FSWs recruited from two drop-in centers (DIC) in Isfahan during 2012-2014. The attendees were recruited consecutively. Vaginal, rectal, saliva and urine samples were tested for CT using Real-time PCR. The demographic data were gathered by face to face interview.

Results: Prevalence of Chlamydia infection was 20.2% (20/99). The number of people who had more than one sexual partner in the CT-positive group was significantly higher than CT-negative (P= 0.042). The percentage of women whose duration of intimate relationship lasted more than three years was higher in the Chlamydia-positive population compared to Chlamydia-negative (70% vs 35.4%, p=0.005). Furthermore, Chlamydia-negative and Chlamydia-positive FSWs differed from one another in the history of imprisonment (11.4 % in Chlamydia-negative vs 35% in Chlamydia-positive group, p=0.017).

Conclusion: The prevalence of CT infection was high among FSWs. Our findings showed that prison experience, the number of sexual partners and duration of intimate relationship were statistically significant among those affected by chlamydia infection.

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Beyond the Micro Level: A Value-Based Approach to Enhancing Personal Outcomes for Persons with Disabilities_ Crimson Publishers

 Beyond the Micro Level: A Value-Based Approach to Enhancing Personal Outcomes for Persons with Disabilities by Claes C* in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Research Studys_ Journal of Psychology

 

Abstract

In this paper, we argue for a value-based approach to enhancing personal outcomes for persons with a disability. Personal outcomes extend the psychological micro level. The rationale behind a value-based holistic approach is found in seven international movements that are influencing societal views and practices regarding persons with intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities (IDD). An explicit framework that goes beyond the psychological micro level in supporting people with a disability should come in place. In this paper, we argue for a value-based approach to enhancing personal outcomes for persons with a disability. In the field of disability, the concept of quality of life has evolved from a sensitizing notion to a measurable construct that includes eight domains and their respective indicators listed in Table 1. The QOL conceptual and measurement framework as summarized in Table 1 has been empirically validated across different cultures and countries [1-3]. In terms of personal outcomes, the concept of quality of life allows one to understand the context of human functioning and the potential of individuals to grow and develop across each of the eight domains summarized in Table 1

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Assessment of Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA) Test as a Diagnostic Tool and its Outcome in Patients with Previous IVF Failure_ Crimson Publishers

 Assessment of Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA) Test as a Diagnostic Tool and its Outcome in Patients with Previous IVF Failure by Smitha M* in Perceptions in Reproductive Medicine_ Journal of Reproductive Health

 

Abstract

Human implantation is a complex process requiring synchrony between a healthy embryo and a functionally competent or receptive endometrium. Diagnosis of endometrial receptivity (ER) has posed a challenge and so far, the most available tests have been subjective and lack accuracy and a predictive value. Microarray technology has allowed identification of the transcriptomic signature of the receptivity window of implantation (WOI). This technology has led to the development of a molecular diagnostic tool, the ER array (ERA) for diagnosis of ER. Use of this test in patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF) has shown that the WOI is displaced in a most of these patients and the use of a personalized embryo transfer (pET) on the day designated by ERA improves reproductive performance. In this retrospective study, 74 patients with history of recurrent implantation failures who underwent Endometrial Receptivity Assay in ARC fertility centre, Saveetha medical college over a period of one year were analysed and 44 patients were receptive and 30 non receptive. Out of those 44 receptive patients 37(84.1%) were positive for clinical pregnancy and 7(23.3%) patients were negative for clinical pregnancy after performing pET. Among 30 of the non-receptive patients 7(15.9%) were found positive for clinical pregnancy and 23(76.7%) were found negative for clinical pregnancy. The p value was <0.001 which is statistically significant. Hence this study proves that doing ERA and performing Personal of clinical pregnancy rate and its outcome. Though larger studies are required to validate these results ERA has become a useful tool in our diagnostic armamentarium for ER

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Stupidity as Normal_ Crimson Publishers

 Stupidity as Normal by James F Welles* in Significances of Bioengineering & Biosciences_ Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering

 

Abstract

When considering “Stupidity” in such works, it is important to distinguish between the word and the phenomenon. The word stems from the Latin stupere , meaning dumb or astounded and is related to “Stupor”. It may be used to designate a mentality which is informed, deliberate and maladaptive but nevertheless normal. Usually, the term “Stupidity” is used like an extreme swear word-a put-down for those deemed intellectually inferior although this tactic may reveal more about the attitude of the user than the cognitive abilities of the designatee(s). On the other hand, as a disparaging term for members of an outgroup, the word “Stupidity” often indicates little more than a biased evaluation of behavior. If we do “X” it is smart or necessary; if they do “X” it is stupid [1].

For example, when contemplating President Reagan’s “Star Wars” defense system, freespending Democrats suddenly became fiscal conservatives, [2] so spending on that program was deemed stupid. As the same act may be interpreted as both stupid and reasonable (or brilliant), we do indeed live in a perceptual world of “A” and “Not A”: that is, a statement may be true and false at the same time e.g., “History is about people” is superficially true, but it is also about geography, economics, psychology, etc,. [3]. Further, changes through time may alter prejudiced evaluations, so the label “Stupid” may express nothing more than a temporal estimate made according to arbitrary standards subjectively applied to perceived conditions. Thus, stupidity was invoked as the best explanation for the deaths of thousands of young men during WWII for no good reason over

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Study of Use of Bitumen Fiber to Increase Flexural Strength of Concrete_ Crimson Publishers

 Study of Use of Bitumen Fiber to Increase Flexural Strength of Concrete by Pandey I* in Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology_ Open Journal of Civil Engineering

 

Abstract

There is sudden increase in blast phenomenon either due to terrorist attack or due to accidents. As a result, security and safety of structure becomes more important and considering blast load in design aspect of structure. One of the ways to increase the concrete strength is to increases the size of the member which will increase the stiffness of the structure and the uplift force below the foundation, but this not only increase the economy but also the factor of limited area will be restrain. This objective of this study is to find the mechanical strength of concrete which can withstand impact and blast loads. In this paper use of use of high-performance concrete is used along with bitumen fiber to give large deformation. Main focus was to increase the ductility of concrete and strong enough to resist blast impact loads without failure. Use of such concrete will considerably affect the economy of the structure by reducing the dimension of the members

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Ecological Ethics: Destruction of ‘’Pendadactilos Mountains’’ in the Northern Cyprus_ Crimson Publishers

 Ecological Ethics: Destruction of ‘’Pendadactilos Mountains’’ in the Northern Cyprus by Kemal Bolayır MD* in Archaeology & Anthropology:Open Access_ American Journal of Archaeology

Abstract

For years now, Cyprus have never been able to escape the intimidating sight on the Pendadactilos range, due to the destruction on the mountains, that not only impose an environmental hazard, but also effects human beings and also anyone travelling to Cyprus, as a tourist. One can easily see a full view mountain disaster on the way to capital Nicosia. This disturbing picture creates harm moral and damages confidence. One might see the same mountain destruction in the South Cyprus as well. Both sides very often are using dynamite to obtain raw soil and stone building materials from mountain in order to prepare sand and pebbles for building construction, to the cities and villages in the island.

It is interesting that there are not many people to express their feelings for the destruction of mountains which is unethical and reflecting deeply intimidating sight. Now there are a lot of universities in Cyprus, educating departments of an university which host to thousands students each year, teaching the subjects of geology, ecology, and also history but they are not touching this remark as it should be

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