Older adults who maintained a healthy lifestyle were significantly less likely to develop dementia late in life than those who had less healthy lifestyles, even among those with high genetic risk, researchers reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association and at the Alzheimer's Association annual meeting. Other studies presented at the meeting showed a 60% lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia among those who practiced 4 in 5 healthy lifestyle behaviors, compared with those who only practiced no more than one healthy habit, while dementia was significantly more likely later in life among women who were alcoholics, and cognitive impairment was two times more likely among smokers.
Journal Club: Genetic Predisposition to Schizophrenia Associated with Increas...Ashutosh Ratnam
Here's a Journal Club Presentation I made on the article 'Genetic Predisposition to Schizophrenia Associated with Increased Use of Cannabis' which appeared in the Nov 14 issue of Molecular Psychiatry. It explored the possibility of whether people with high genetic risk scores for Schizophrenia somehow had a propensity for cannabis, establishing a biological basis for 'reverse causality'.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
Growing up (prior to age 18) in a household with:
Recurrent physical abuse.
Recurrent emotional abuse.
Sexual abuse.
An alcohol or drug abuser.
An incarcerated household member.
Someone who is chronically depressed, suicidal, institutionalized or mentally ill.
Mother being treated violently.
One or no parents.
Emotional or physical neglect.
Journal Club: Genetic Predisposition to Schizophrenia Associated with Increas...Ashutosh Ratnam
Here's a Journal Club Presentation I made on the article 'Genetic Predisposition to Schizophrenia Associated with Increased Use of Cannabis' which appeared in the Nov 14 issue of Molecular Psychiatry. It explored the possibility of whether people with high genetic risk scores for Schizophrenia somehow had a propensity for cannabis, establishing a biological basis for 'reverse causality'.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
Growing up (prior to age 18) in a household with:
Recurrent physical abuse.
Recurrent emotional abuse.
Sexual abuse.
An alcohol or drug abuser.
An incarcerated household member.
Someone who is chronically depressed, suicidal, institutionalized or mentally ill.
Mother being treated violently.
One or no parents.
Emotional or physical neglect.
iCAAD London 2019 - Prof Wulf Rossler - NUTRITION, SLEEP AND PHYSICAL EXERCI...iCAADEvents
Until recently nutrition and various other lifestyle factors were predominantly in the focus of medical disciplines like cardiology, endocrinology or gastroenterology. As mental disorders are multifactorial diseases and as such are complex, emerging evidence suggests that nutrition, exercise and sleep also play an important role in the aetiology, progression and treatment of mental disorders.
Diet for the brain the right nutrition may prevent dementia rdns.com.aurdnscomau
At RDNS we believe one of the best ways to receive healthcare and remain independent is in the comfort and safety of your own home. That’s why, through life-changing events and throughout life’s changes, RDNS is by your side.
On any given day, we provide home nursing and healthcare to more than 9,500 people throughout Greater Melbourne, parts of regional Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand. In any given year, we make more than 2 million visits to over 40,000 people, mainly in their own homes.
We offer a wide range of general and specialist care and we operate 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The care we provide enables you to remain in your own home so you can maintain your independence and have some say in your own healthcare.
Home nursing is also beneficial if you’re returning home from hospital. We can ease the transition out of a hospital bed and into the familiarity and comfort of your home environment more quickly.
Your needs are our primary concern, and we consider it a privilege to be allowed into your home to help you. To make sure you get the right care, we will look at your individual situation and prepare a personal, tailored healthcare plan. Where possible, we will also involve your family, friends or carer in planning your healthcare so everyone is part of the plan.
RDNS is also at the forefront of developing innovative home healthcare programs, so we’re always on the lookout for better ways to treat you.
RDNS staff number around 1,600, with over 1,200 nurses and 120 other staff providing personal care, who each year travel in excess of 8 million kilometres to deliver professional nursing and healthcare to those who require it. Basically, we are never far away.
When you need us, whoever you are and wherever you are, we are by your side.
How we are funded
Want to know how a not-for-profit healthcare agency gets to care for so many people? Click the heading to find out more information.
Annual reports
Tune in to what we’ve been doing – the money that’s been raised, how it’s been spent, innovations, celebrations, the works! Click heading for the latest reports.
THE FIRST SYSTEM OF REFERENCE FOR THE MEDICAL PRACTICE OF HOMEOPATHY IN FRANCEhome
PB7 445 THE FIRST SYSTEM OF REFERENCE FOR THE MEDICAL PRACTICE
OF HOMEOPATHY IN FRANCE
J. BILLOT* (AP-HP Hôpital Corenton-Celton, Issy-les -Moulineaux, France)
Introduction At least 30% of the French population has recourse to homeopathy, with a large
proportion of elderly persons. Some 25000 practitioners prescribe homeopathic treatments.
Object: Development of a system of reference for the medical practice of homeopathy in
order to meet with the legal obligations of evaluation and training of homeopaths. Method :
1- Creation by the Société Française d’Homéopathie of a working group of expert specialists
representative of the medical practice of homeopathy to determine: - a basic methodology:
self-evaluation according to the method of practice groups; - the subject: « the homeopathic
medical file»; - the aims and requirements of quality; - the standards of evaluation; - the
number and content of items or inquiries 2- Verification of the text’s form by a reader’s
group; 3- Verification of acceptability and feasibility by a group test; 4- New meeting of the
working group to register the modifications shown necessary by the feasibility study; 5-
Presentation of the text to the methodologists approved by the Haute Autorité de la Santé
(Health Department); 6- Finalization of the project and transmission to the Haute Autorité de
la Santé for validation. Results: Elaboration of a system of analysis with reference to the
«homeopathic medical file», according to the method of practice groups. This system of
reference includes a questionnaire concerning the symptoms noted in the patient’s file: in
order to be of homeopathic value, the symptoms must be precisely characterized and
organized according to their relative importance. Conclusion This system of reference was
validated by the Haute Autorité de la Santé in February 2007. Several practice groups have
already used this system of reference to validate the legal obligations of their profesional
practice. The complete text of this system of reference can be downloaded on web-site:
WWW. homeopathie- francaise. fr
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Trajkovski was key note speaker at ReAttach conference in Eindhoven, Holland. He presented this topic: Medical aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nexus between Socio-demographic Characteristics and Risk of Hypertension amon...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular
diseases among others remain the highest burden of mortality globally. The diseases are largely caused by four
modifiable risk factors such as tobacco consumption, alcohol intake, physical inactivity and poor dietary. This
study aimed to examine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and the risk of hypertension
among older adults in selected Southwest Nigeria. A total number of 1,296 respondents were selected across
three Southwest Nigeria such as Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data was
analyzed using a Multinomial Logistic Regression (MLR). Socio-demographic characteristics such asage,
education and state of residence remain the factors significantly related to the risk of hypertension among older
adults in Southwest Nigeria. The study recommended that the government at both federal, state and local should
improve on the policy and program interventions that will increase awareness of risk factors for NCDs so as to
reduce the burden of NCDs in Nigeria.
KEY WORDS: Socio-demographic Characteristics, Hypertension, Older Adults
One Disease – One Solution: How to add years to your life and life to your yearsJohn Mauremootoo
In this presentation, I introduce a framework for improving lifespans and healthspans. I outline why most people in the developed world are living longer but spending more of these additional years in chronic ill health. I then focus on the power of nutrition to prevent, arrest and reverse most chronic diseases as part of an integrated approach that addresses the Seven Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle: Eating Naturally; Hydrating Properly; Sleeping Soundly; Breathing Effectively; Managing Psycho-Social Health; Moving Frequently; and Creating a Healthy Environment.
RunningHead: PICOT Question 1
RunningHead: PICOT Question 7
PICOT Question
Avery Bryan
NRS-433V
Professor Christine Vannelli
May 19, 2019
Clinical Problem
A report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in 2015 revealed that (9.4%) 30.3 million Americans are diabetic and 84.1 million have prediabetes. This is a total population of over 100 million is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes which is a growing health problem being the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. An estimated 1.5 million new cases were among 18-year old bracket and the rates of diagnosed diabetes increased proportionally to age. Below 44 years accounted for 4%, below 64 years at 17 % and 25% for those above 65 years across both genders. One-third of adults in America has prediabetes but sadly, they are unaware despite reports released by The National Diabetes Statistics Report every year. These reports elaborate on prevalence and incidence, prediabetes, long-term complications, risk factors, mortality, and cost. Diabetes poses the risk of serious complications like death, blindness, stroke, kidney disorders, cardiac diseases and health problems that lead to amputation of legs. However, the risks can be mitigated through physical body activities, proper dieting and prescribed use of insulin and other related measures to control the blood sugar levels. Diabetes Prevention Program was funded by NIH to research a yearly evidence-based program to improve healthy weight loss through diet and physical activities. There also efforts to determine the effectiveness of public service campaigns in improving the real-life experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
PICOT Question.
The population affected by diabetes cuts across all ages, gender, race, and ethnicity. The prevalence is significantly high from 18 years and it increases with age to about 25% above 65 years. In terms of gender, men are at higher risk accounting for 37% while women are at 30% across races and educational levels. On races, the rates were higher among Indians/Alaska natives at 15%, non-Hispanic blacks at 12.7% and Hispanics at 12%. Among Asians, the rates were lower at 8% and 7.4% for non-Hispanic whites.
Intervention indicator for diabetes shows that individuals who do not observe a healthy diet are more exposed to the disease. Some risk behaviors include lack of exercise and excessive intake of junk foods that lead to obesity and increased blood sugar levels. Diabetes prevalence varied according to education levels were those with less than high school education at 12.6% and 7.2% for those higher than high school education.
Comparison and use of a control group from the popularity of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine showed distinct knowledge of diabetes, blood sugar control, and self-care. The experimental group received education through interactive multimedia for three months while the control group received.
iCAAD London 2019 - Prof Wulf Rossler - NUTRITION, SLEEP AND PHYSICAL EXERCI...iCAADEvents
Until recently nutrition and various other lifestyle factors were predominantly in the focus of medical disciplines like cardiology, endocrinology or gastroenterology. As mental disorders are multifactorial diseases and as such are complex, emerging evidence suggests that nutrition, exercise and sleep also play an important role in the aetiology, progression and treatment of mental disorders.
Diet for the brain the right nutrition may prevent dementia rdns.com.aurdnscomau
At RDNS we believe one of the best ways to receive healthcare and remain independent is in the comfort and safety of your own home. That’s why, through life-changing events and throughout life’s changes, RDNS is by your side.
On any given day, we provide home nursing and healthcare to more than 9,500 people throughout Greater Melbourne, parts of regional Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand. In any given year, we make more than 2 million visits to over 40,000 people, mainly in their own homes.
We offer a wide range of general and specialist care and we operate 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The care we provide enables you to remain in your own home so you can maintain your independence and have some say in your own healthcare.
Home nursing is also beneficial if you’re returning home from hospital. We can ease the transition out of a hospital bed and into the familiarity and comfort of your home environment more quickly.
Your needs are our primary concern, and we consider it a privilege to be allowed into your home to help you. To make sure you get the right care, we will look at your individual situation and prepare a personal, tailored healthcare plan. Where possible, we will also involve your family, friends or carer in planning your healthcare so everyone is part of the plan.
RDNS is also at the forefront of developing innovative home healthcare programs, so we’re always on the lookout for better ways to treat you.
RDNS staff number around 1,600, with over 1,200 nurses and 120 other staff providing personal care, who each year travel in excess of 8 million kilometres to deliver professional nursing and healthcare to those who require it. Basically, we are never far away.
When you need us, whoever you are and wherever you are, we are by your side.
How we are funded
Want to know how a not-for-profit healthcare agency gets to care for so many people? Click the heading to find out more information.
Annual reports
Tune in to what we’ve been doing – the money that’s been raised, how it’s been spent, innovations, celebrations, the works! Click heading for the latest reports.
THE FIRST SYSTEM OF REFERENCE FOR THE MEDICAL PRACTICE OF HOMEOPATHY IN FRANCEhome
PB7 445 THE FIRST SYSTEM OF REFERENCE FOR THE MEDICAL PRACTICE
OF HOMEOPATHY IN FRANCE
J. BILLOT* (AP-HP Hôpital Corenton-Celton, Issy-les -Moulineaux, France)
Introduction At least 30% of the French population has recourse to homeopathy, with a large
proportion of elderly persons. Some 25000 practitioners prescribe homeopathic treatments.
Object: Development of a system of reference for the medical practice of homeopathy in
order to meet with the legal obligations of evaluation and training of homeopaths. Method :
1- Creation by the Société Française d’Homéopathie of a working group of expert specialists
representative of the medical practice of homeopathy to determine: - a basic methodology:
self-evaluation according to the method of practice groups; - the subject: « the homeopathic
medical file»; - the aims and requirements of quality; - the standards of evaluation; - the
number and content of items or inquiries 2- Verification of the text’s form by a reader’s
group; 3- Verification of acceptability and feasibility by a group test; 4- New meeting of the
working group to register the modifications shown necessary by the feasibility study; 5-
Presentation of the text to the methodologists approved by the Haute Autorité de la Santé
(Health Department); 6- Finalization of the project and transmission to the Haute Autorité de
la Santé for validation. Results: Elaboration of a system of analysis with reference to the
«homeopathic medical file», according to the method of practice groups. This system of
reference includes a questionnaire concerning the symptoms noted in the patient’s file: in
order to be of homeopathic value, the symptoms must be precisely characterized and
organized according to their relative importance. Conclusion This system of reference was
validated by the Haute Autorité de la Santé in February 2007. Several practice groups have
already used this system of reference to validate the legal obligations of their profesional
practice. The complete text of this system of reference can be downloaded on web-site:
WWW. homeopathie- francaise. fr
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Trajkovski was key note speaker at ReAttach conference in Eindhoven, Holland. He presented this topic: Medical aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nexus between Socio-demographic Characteristics and Risk of Hypertension amon...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular
diseases among others remain the highest burden of mortality globally. The diseases are largely caused by four
modifiable risk factors such as tobacco consumption, alcohol intake, physical inactivity and poor dietary. This
study aimed to examine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and the risk of hypertension
among older adults in selected Southwest Nigeria. A total number of 1,296 respondents were selected across
three Southwest Nigeria such as Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data was
analyzed using a Multinomial Logistic Regression (MLR). Socio-demographic characteristics such asage,
education and state of residence remain the factors significantly related to the risk of hypertension among older
adults in Southwest Nigeria. The study recommended that the government at both federal, state and local should
improve on the policy and program interventions that will increase awareness of risk factors for NCDs so as to
reduce the burden of NCDs in Nigeria.
KEY WORDS: Socio-demographic Characteristics, Hypertension, Older Adults
One Disease – One Solution: How to add years to your life and life to your yearsJohn Mauremootoo
In this presentation, I introduce a framework for improving lifespans and healthspans. I outline why most people in the developed world are living longer but spending more of these additional years in chronic ill health. I then focus on the power of nutrition to prevent, arrest and reverse most chronic diseases as part of an integrated approach that addresses the Seven Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle: Eating Naturally; Hydrating Properly; Sleeping Soundly; Breathing Effectively; Managing Psycho-Social Health; Moving Frequently; and Creating a Healthy Environment.
RunningHead: PICOT Question 1
RunningHead: PICOT Question 7
PICOT Question
Avery Bryan
NRS-433V
Professor Christine Vannelli
May 19, 2019
Clinical Problem
A report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in 2015 revealed that (9.4%) 30.3 million Americans are diabetic and 84.1 million have prediabetes. This is a total population of over 100 million is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes which is a growing health problem being the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. An estimated 1.5 million new cases were among 18-year old bracket and the rates of diagnosed diabetes increased proportionally to age. Below 44 years accounted for 4%, below 64 years at 17 % and 25% for those above 65 years across both genders. One-third of adults in America has prediabetes but sadly, they are unaware despite reports released by The National Diabetes Statistics Report every year. These reports elaborate on prevalence and incidence, prediabetes, long-term complications, risk factors, mortality, and cost. Diabetes poses the risk of serious complications like death, blindness, stroke, kidney disorders, cardiac diseases and health problems that lead to amputation of legs. However, the risks can be mitigated through physical body activities, proper dieting and prescribed use of insulin and other related measures to control the blood sugar levels. Diabetes Prevention Program was funded by NIH to research a yearly evidence-based program to improve healthy weight loss through diet and physical activities. There also efforts to determine the effectiveness of public service campaigns in improving the real-life experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
PICOT Question.
The population affected by diabetes cuts across all ages, gender, race, and ethnicity. The prevalence is significantly high from 18 years and it increases with age to about 25% above 65 years. In terms of gender, men are at higher risk accounting for 37% while women are at 30% across races and educational levels. On races, the rates were higher among Indians/Alaska natives at 15%, non-Hispanic blacks at 12.7% and Hispanics at 12%. Among Asians, the rates were lower at 8% and 7.4% for non-Hispanic whites.
Intervention indicator for diabetes shows that individuals who do not observe a healthy diet are more exposed to the disease. Some risk behaviors include lack of exercise and excessive intake of junk foods that lead to obesity and increased blood sugar levels. Diabetes prevalence varied according to education levels were those with less than high school education at 12.6% and 7.2% for those higher than high school education.
Comparison and use of a control group from the popularity of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine showed distinct knowledge of diabetes, blood sugar control, and self-care. The experimental group received education through interactive multimedia for three months while the control group received.
Risk factors in Multiple Sclerosis: Detection and Treatment in Daily Life
Caroline Pot and Patrice Lalive
Unit of Neuroimmunology and Multi Sclerosis Geneva University Hospital
Dietary guidelines are accused to be the key reason for obesity and diabetes epidemic. This slide deck shows why they are not. Junk food diet is the key reason.
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Trajkovski-Etiology and pathogenesis of ASDVladimir Trajkovski
These are slides from webinar which Prof. Dr. Vladimir Trajkovski held for colleagues from India. The title of lecture is Etiology and pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders. Webionar was on YouTube channel in live od 23.05.2018.
Cancer is not all about what we inherit-- it's also about what we eat, how much we move and even how we stay connected. This is good news! This talk reviews the evidence for how we can reduce our risk of cancer through simple lifestyle changes.
The world stands to lose close to 10% of total economic value by mid-century if climate change stays on the currently-anticipated trajectory, and the Paris Agreement and 2050 net-zero emissions targets are not met.
Many emerging markets have most to gain if the world is able to rein in temperature gains. For example, action today to get back to the Paris temperature rise scenario would mean economies in southeast Asia could prevent around a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) loss by mid-century that they may otherwise suffer. Our analysis in this report is unique in explicitly simulating for the many uncertainties around the impacts of climate change. It shows that those economies most vulnerable to the potential physical risks of climate change stand to benefit most from keeping temperature rises in check. This includes some of the world's most dynamic emerging economies, the engines of global growth in the years to come. The message from the analysis is clear: no action on climate change is not an option.
Promise and peril: How artificial intelligence is transforming health careΔρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
AI has enormous potential to improve the quality of health care, enable early diagnosis of diseases, and reduce costs. But if implemented incautiously, AI can exacerbate health disparities, endanger patient privacy, and perpetuate bias. STAT, with support from the Commonwealth Fund, explored these possibilities and pitfalls during the past year and a half, illuminating best practices while identifying concerns and regulatory gaps. This report includes many of the articles we published and summarizes our findings, as well as recommendations we heard from caregivers, health care executives, academic experts, patient advocates, and others.
This report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period January to December 2020.
As in previous years, information is collected from a variety of sources, including: official figures; judgements; information from individuals sentenced to death and their families and representatives; media reports; and, for a limited number of countries, other civil society organizations.
Amnesty International reports only on executions, death sentences and other aspects of the use of the death penalty, such as commutations and exonerations, where there is reasonable confirmation. In many countries governments do not publish information on their use of the death penalty. In China and Viet Nam, data on the use of the death penalty is classified as a state secret. During 2020 little or no information was available on some countries – in particular Laos and North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) – due to restrictive state practice.
Aviva’s first How We Live report was published in September 2020 when the world was firmly in the grip of a global pandemic. In the UK the vaccination programme is well underway and the mood of the nation is hopeful. This latest How We Live report looks at the long-term effects of the Coronavirus outbreak and considers its impact on our future behaviours.
We interviewed 4,000 adults across the UK to gather their views on a wide range of lifestyle decisions including property priorities, home-working, green living, career paths, vehicle choices and holiday plans. We also asked whether people had experienced any positive outcomes from the Covid pandemic. This report considers the practical and emotional skills which have been fostered as a result. Since the beginning of 2020, the UK has seen immense change. As we look forward to a sense of “normality” it remains to be seen which aspects of life will return to their previous states, and where we can expect changes to become permanent fixtures.
The life insurance industry provides protection against the financial consequences of the premature death of a family breadwinner, disability, or outliving one’s retirement assets. But how are life insurance products actually designed and priced?
Product committees comprising agents, underwriters, actuaries, and senior management sit and discuss what new products should be offered. The agents have vast experience visiting with policyholders to determine their needs. Underwriters set the guidelines on which policyholders will be accepted and/or rated. Smart actuaries (while most would find this redundant, some would call it an oxymoron) assess the potential risks in these products and set a potential price. Senior management listens to agents, underwriters, and actuaries and helps finalize the product design, the guidelines for accepting risks, and the price. The programmers will also have to be contacted to determine the cost of administering the products. Many iterations of these discussions may take place before a product is ready for sale. The entire process could take up to a year.
Some of these products are quite complex, taking into account long-term interest rates and probabilities of death/survival, disability, and lapse. With this lengthy and rigorous process, one would imagine that few mistakes are made. However, this is not the case. What follows are a few examples of major product mistakes which cost the life insurance industry a lot of time, money, and bad publicity.
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns forced many insurers to accelerate the transition to digital business models. In many countries, this transition has been remarkably successful, however, the crisis also highlighted the critical role played by national regulatory frameworks in both hindering and facilitating the shift to digitalisation in the insurance industry. COVID-19 lockdowns highlighted the critical role of national regulatory frameworks in both hindering and facilitating the shift to digitalisation in the insurance industry. Digitalisation is not a goal in itself, but provides insurers and their customers with benefits that are particularly useful in situations where in-person interactions cannot take place, played out in its fullest form during the COVID-19-induced lockdowns. Digitalisation drives an increase in speed and efficiency, irrespective of where the customer is located, and promises improved customer service and satisfaction.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been developing over the last 20 years and is often referred to as Industry 4.0 or the “fourth industrial revolution.” It is an umbrella term for all the digital assets and entities connected to the internet. Many of these are intangibles, such as data, human capital via artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property (IP), and cyber; as such, they need to be made tangible to address value on a balance sheet. Others are connected entities, such as sensor devices, collecting and receiving information in an intelligent fashion across networks.
The rapid rise of online political campaigning has made most political financing regulations obsolete, putting transparency and accountability at risk. Seven in 10 countries worldwide do not have any specific limits on online spending on election campaigns, with six out of 10 not having any restrictions on online political advertising at all.
Highlights
• On average, concerns over Innovation was ranked highest, followed by Implications of Covid-19 • Respondents indicated innovation is important, but are mostly in process
• Respondents were mostly confident in implementing their innovation plans.
• Nearly half of respondents indicated their focus was on the customer experience • Most respondents expect some negative impact from Covid-19, with decreased profit indicated most, followed by decreased sales effectiveness, which are likely related
• The most common change in response to the Covid-19 impact were workplace and staffing changes, followed by technology investments
• Of the respondents, 92% indicated cyber security was important or very important.
• Continuous effort was ranked highest, and Mitigating internal threats, Identifying external threats, and Prioritizing identifying cyber risks were ranked next.
• While 95% of respondents indicated emerging threats were important or very important, 28% Indicated they were very good at responding to them
• For resiliency and sustainability, corporate ESG and R&S for internal operations were ranked as the highest priorities
iis the institutes innovation covid-19
What North America’s top finance executives are thinking - and doingΔρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
Each quarter (since 2Q10), CFO Signals has tracked the thinking and actions of CFOs representing many of North America’s largest and most influential companies. All respondents are CFOs from the US, Canada, and Mexico, and the vast majority are from companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue. The 1Q 2021 survey was open from February 8-19, 2021. A total of 128 CFOs participated, 69% from public companies and 31% from privately held companies.
Democratic watchdog organization Freedom House has released its annual ranking of the world's most free and most suppressed nations.
The report is a key barometer for global democracy and this year's edition found that global freedom has declined for the 15th straight year. 2020 was a turbulent year with the pandemic, violent conflict and economic and physical insecurity leading to democracy's defenders sustaining heavy losses against authoritarian foes which has resulted in a shift in the internatioal baance in favor of tyranny.
A total of 195 countries and 15 territories were analyzed on their levels of access to political rights and civil liberties with the number experiencing a deterioration in their freedom scores exceeding the number that saw improvement by the widest margin since 2006. In 2020, nearly 75 percent of the world's population lived under a government that saw its democracy score decline in the past year.
Women, Business and the Law 2021 is the seventh in a series of annual studies measuring the laws and regulations that affect women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies. Amidst a global pandemic that threatens progress toward gender equality, the report identifies barriers to women’s economic participation and encourages reform of discriminatory laws. This year, the study also includes important findings on government responses to the COVID-19 crisis and pilot research related to childcare and women’s access to justice.
Strong competition undoubtedly contributes to a country’s productivity and economic growth. The primary objective of a competition policy is to enhance consumer welfare by promoting competition and controlling practices that could restrict it. More competitive markets stimulate innovation and generally lead to lower prices for consumers, increased product variety and quality, more entry and enhanced investment. Overall, greater competition is expected to deliver higher levels of welfare and economic growth.
Long-erm Care and Health Care Insurance in OECD and Other CountriesΔρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
This report carries out a stocktaking of what systems have in OECD and non-OECD countries for longterm care and health care, as well as the types of insurance products that are made available in these countries. It is part of a broader project that examines the complementarity of the social security network with the private insurance market, which examines how insurance could support the public sector longterm care and health care systems, as well as considering the financing of long-term care and health care.
This tenth edition of Global Insurance Market Trends provides an overview of market trends to better understand the overall performance and health of the insurance market. This monitoring report is compiled using data from the OECD Global Insurance Statistics (GIS) exercise. The OECD has collected and analysed data on insurance in OECD countries, such as the number of insurance companies and employees, insurance premiums and investments by insurance companies, dating back to the 1980s. Over time, the framework of this exercise has expanded and now includes key items of the balance sheet and income statement of direct insurers and reinsurers.
Does AI threaten and undermine human value in the workplace more than any other technology? There have been significant advances in AI, but will their impact really be different this time?
This literature review takes stock of what is known about the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market, including the impact on employment and wages, how AI will transform jobs and skill needs, and the impact on the work environment. The purpose is to identify gaps in the evidence base and inform future research on AI and the labour market.
The OECD has estimated that 14% of jobs are at high risk of automation.
•Despite this, employment grew in nearly all OECD countries over the period 2012-2019.
•At the country level, a higher risk of automation was associated with higher employment growth over the period. This might be because automation promotes employment growth by increasing productivity, although other factors are also at play.
•At the occupational level, however, employment growth was much lower in occupations at high risk of automation (6%) than in occupations at low risk (18%).
•Low-educated workers were more concentrated in high-risk occupations in 2012 and have become even more concentrated in these occupations since then.
•The low growth in jobs in high risk occupations has not led to a drop in the employment rate of low-educated workers. This is largely because the number of workers with a low education has fallen in line with the demand for these workers.
•Going forward, however, the risk of automation is increasingly falling on low-educated workers and the COVID-19 crisis is likely to accelerate automation, as companies reduce reliance on human labour and contact between workers, or re-shore some production.
Prescription drug prices in U.S. more than 2.5 times higher than in other cou...Δρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
Prescription drugs cost an average of 2.56 times more in the United States than they do in 32 other countries, according to a new report from RAND Corporation.
That disparity is even greater for brand name drugs, with U.S. prices averaging 3.44 times those in comparison nations. The study also found that prices for unbranded generic drugs — which account for 84% of drugs sold in the United States by volume but only 12% of U.S. spending — are slightly lower in the United States than in most other countries.
‘A circular nightmare’: Short-staffed nursing homes spark Covid-19 outbreaks,...Δρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
Nursing homes have suffered grievously in the coronavirus pandemic. Chronically understaffed, that’s getting worse, a new US Pirg Education Fund analysis says. The shortage of direct-care workers rose from 20% of U.S. nursing homes in May to 23% in December. Too few workers raises stress among staff, the authors argue, making them and the residents they care for more vulnerable to Covid-19 infections, reducing staff further in “a circular nightmare.”
Keeping the lights on, the water running, and the landlord at bay could turn out to be good ways to control Covid-19 infection, a new NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research) analysis suggests, based on the idea that social distancing is easier for people who can stay home. When utility shutoffs and evictions were halted, Covid-19 cases in certain counties across the country fell by 8% from March through November 2020, the report says. The study can't prove cause and effect, but the authors venture that if such measures had been implemented nationwide, eviction moratoria would have resulted in a 14% decrease in Covid-19 cases and up to a 40% decrease in deaths. Utility shutoff moratoria would have cut infections by 9% and deaths by 15%, the study estimates.
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
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Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!