This document summarizes an event about mental health and sexual violence hosted by the University of Manitoba. It includes an agenda for the event with introductions, monologue readings, group activities, and a panel discussion. The document provides bios for event organizers and guidelines for discussion. It also transcribes monologues about survivors' experiences and facilitator suggestions for supportive responses to disclosures of sexual violence.
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
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Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
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M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
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CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
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2. #OurBodiesOurMinds
Beth Killian (she/her)
★ Based in Nahaganset
(Rhode Island, USA)
★ Background in social work
★ Musician, dancer,
experimenter
★ Dog mom and *tentative*
plant parent
3. #OurBodiesOurMinds
Adama Bundu (they/them)
★ Based in amiskwacîwâskahikan/
ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ
★ Organizer passionate about
Decolonialism, Anti-Imperialism
& Disability Justice
★ Multimedia artist and poet
★ IG: @velvetorchid
6. #OurBodiesOurMinds
• Mental health is personal and YOU are the expert on
your own experience, identity and needs
• Shared public space – can’t guarantee confidentiality
• It’s okay to feel, and it’s okay to be uncomfortable
• Uncomfortable vs. Unsafe
• Conversations and activities might be triggering
• Please take care of yourself however you need,
including asking for help (MH support)
• Photos taken for AWI sites, let us know if you don’t want
that
7. #OurBodiesOurMinds
Community Agreements for Brave Space:
• Ask before you touch policy, it’s always ok to say “no”
• Everyone is gifted the grace to speak in draft, and the
responsibility to edit a harmful draft
• Be respectful of the weight of these topics (sexual violence
and mental health), speak knowing that survivors are present
• Be mindful around sharing personal details that could be
triggering to others
• Take excellent care of yourself and of each other
• What else?
• Take space make space
8. #OurBodiesOurMinds
• Personal definition
• Someone who has been through a sexual/intimate experience(s)
that was against their wishes and/or crossed a set boundary
and/or left them feeling violated, unsafe, harmed or coerced
• Expansive definition, there’s a spectrum of SV,
and ok to have feelings about it
• Focus on: mental health impacts of sexual violence (not the event
itself) and how community can support survivors
9. #OurBodiesOurMinds
What are ways that sexual violence might
impact survivors?
• More sensitive to surroundings
• Watch your back more
• Being more aware of surroundings
• Less trusting
• Impacting what places you feel comfortable in
• Not feeling safe alone
• Impacting school - academics, sleep
• Affecting friends, community
• Self confidence
• Shame
12. #OurBodiesOurMinds
How does Emilia
seem to feel?
•Ashamed
•Unsafe
•Frustrated
•Angry
•Guilt
•Sadness
•Dismissed
•Depressed
•Determined
What might Emilia
be thinking?
• Thinks she might be alone
• “why am I depressed”
•I don’t have any avenues for justice
•I can get through this
•“People think I’m powerless, like I’m a
child”
•“But I AM going to graduate” - I’m in
control of that
17. #OurBodiesOurMinds
JAE
SUMETH
EMILIA
Feelings:
● Regret
● Terrible, responsible
● Confused
● Shaken Up
Received & Perceived:
● “What happened
to you wasn’t
serious”
Feelings:
● Angry
● Helpless
● Guilty
● Failure
● Self-Blame
Feelings:
● Attacked
● Disempowered
● Invalidated
● Unsafe
● Ashamed
Received & Perceived:
● “You’re not
healing
appropriately”
18. #OurBodiesOurMinds
Emilia and Sumeth
What are some ideas of how Sumeth can mindfully shift their
communication in a way that might feel more supportive for
Emilia?
“I don’t know that I’m being the perfect support”
“I want to get help with you.”
Changing Our Impact
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•Be understanding that what you say might not be
interpreted how you meant it
•Be open to being corrected by the survivor, be
understanding and humble
•Validating their experience
•Allow survivors to feel their emotions
•Take the experience seriously when someone
discloses to you
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Emily Livingston- Video
Education Facilitator, Sexual Violence Resource Centre -
University of Manitoba
Andrea Garcia (she/her) - Video
Health and Wellness Program Assistant , Student
Support, University of Manitoba
Dr. Natasha Ali (she/her)
Counselling Psychologist - Student Counseling Center -
University of Manitoba
Sharlaine Glowatsky (she/they)
Counsellor, Sexual Assault Crisis Program - Klinic
Community Health Centre - https://klinic.mb.ca/
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