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2. A Dynamic Disadvantage? Social Perceptions of Dynamic Morphed Emotions Differ from Videos and Photos.
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Becker, Casey, Conduit, Russell, Chouinard, Philippe A., and Laycock, Robin
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FACE , *STATISTICAL power analysis , *RESEARCH funding , *EMOTIONS , *SOCIAL perception , *PHOTOGRAPHY , *COMPARATIVE studies , *FACIAL expression , *FACE perception , *VIDEO recording - Abstract
Dynamic face stimuli are increasingly used in face perception research, as increasing evidence shows they are perceived differently from static photographs. One popular method for creating dynamic faces is the dynamic morph, which can animate the transition between expressions by blending two photographs together. Although morphs offer increased experimental control, their unnatural motion differs from the biological facial motion captured in video recordings. This study aimed to compare ratings of emotion intensity and genuineness in video recordings, dynamic morphs, and static photographs of happy, sad, fearful, and angry expressions. We found that video recordings were perceived to have greater emotional intensity than dynamic morphs, and video recordings of happy expressions were perceived as more genuine compared to happy dynamic morphs. Unexpectedly, static photographs and video recordings had similar ratings for genuineness and intensity. Overall, these results suggest that dynamic morphs may be an inappropriate substitute for video recordings, as they may elicit misleading dynamic effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Eplontersen: First Approval.
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Nie, Tina
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LIGANDS (Chemistry) , *CARBOHYDRATES , *HEALTH status indicators , *CARDIAC amyloidosis , *AMYLOIDOSIS , *MEDICATION error prevention , *PATIENT care , *NUCLEOTIDES , *DRUG approval , *MESSENGER RNA , *POLYNEUROPATHIES , *AMYLOID plaque , *QUALITY of life , *DRUG development , *LIVER , *SERUM albumin , *SUBCUTANEOUS injections , *DISEASE progression - Abstract
Eplontersen (Wainua™) is a ligand-conjugated antisense oligonucleotide directed to TTR, which is being developed by Ionis Pharmaceuticals and AstraZeneca for the treatment of TTR-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR). Eplontersen, which is targeted to the liver by a ligand containing three N-acetyl galactosamine residues, binds to wild-type and variant TTR mRNA, thus reducing the levels of circulating TTR protein and amyloid deposition. Subcutaneous eplontersen reduced serum TTR levels, inhibited neuropathy progression and improved health-related quality of life in patients with polyneuropathy of hereditary ATTR (ATTRv-PN; v for variant) in a phase III trial. Based on these results, eplontersen was approved in the USA for the treatment of ATTRv-PN on 21 December 2023 and is currently undergoing regulatory review for a similar indication in the EU, the UK, Switzerland and Canada. Eplontersen is also undergoing phase III development for ATTR cardiomyopathy. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of eplontersen leading to this first approval for ATTRv-PN. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. Diverse pharmacovigilance jurisdiction—The right way for global drug safety?
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Zatovkaňuková, Petra and Slíva, Jiří
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DRUG side effects laws , *PUBLIC health laws , *ONLINE information services , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *PHARMACOLOGY , *RISK assessment , *DRUG side effects , *MEDLINE - Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this narrative review is to provide a comparison of several countries with different legislation and approaches to pharmacovigilance and to point out how these impact the number of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that are reported to national competent authorities. Methods: Legislative and statistical data regarding ADR reporting from various national competent authorities' websites, databases, and pharmacovigilance centers were used. In combination with the WHO pharmacovigilance quantitative indicator that was applied to evaluate the effectiveness of particular national pharmacovigilance systems in our scope. Results: The study compared pharmacovigilance systems in six countries, focusing on ADR reporting from 2010 onwards. All countries required MAHs to report ADRs, while healthcare professionals' obligations varied. Per-capita ADR reports increased in all countries with available data, with the United States having a significantly higher reporting rate, possibly due to FDA campaigns. Despite starting later, China's per-capita reporting rate surpassed that of the Czech Republic and Japan. The study highlighted various measures taken by countries to enhance ADR reporting systems since the inception of their programs, contributing to the overall increase in reporting rates. Conclusions: ADR reporting is a global priority, with efforts made by different countries to strengthen their pharmacovigilance systems. Some success can be seen in gradually improving per-capita ADR reporting rates. The varying reporting rates and measures taken by each country may serve as a basis for further research and exchange of best practices to improve drug safety monitoring worldwide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Pre- and post-headache phases of migraine: multi-country results from the CaMEO – International Study.
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Lipton, Richard B., Lanteri-Minet, Michel, Leroux, Elizabeth, Manack Adams, Aubrey, Contreras-De Lama, Janette, Reed, Michael L., Fanning, Kristina M., and Buse, Dawn C.
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SCIENTIFIC observation , *NECK pain , *MIGRAINE , *CROSS-sectional method , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *RESEARCH funding , *MENTAL depression , *DISABILITIES , *ANXIETY , *VISION disorders , *SECONDARY analysis , *ALLODYNIA , *SYMPTOMS - Abstract
Background: Individuals with migraine frequently experience pre- and post-headache symptoms. This analysis aimed to characterize the relative frequency and burden of pre- and post-headache symptoms in people with migraine using data collected through the Chronic Migraine Epidemiology and Outcomes – International Study. Methods: This cross-sectional, observational, web-based survey was conducted in 2021–2022 in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Respondents who met modified International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition, criteria were offered the opportunity to participate. Information collected included migraine-related disability, depression/anxiety symptoms, cutaneous allodynia, activity limitations, and acute treatment optimization. Respondents indicated how often they had pre- or post-headache symptoms using a 5-point scale, ranging from 0 to 4, with a rating of 2 or higher classified as a pre- or post-headache symptom case. Modeling was used to examine relationships with monthly headache days (MHDs) and activity limitations during pre-headache and post-headache phases. Results: Among a total of 14,492 respondents, pre-headache symptoms were reported by 66.9%, while post-headache symptoms were reported by 60.2%. Both pre-headache and post-headache symptoms were reported by 49.5% of respondents, only pre-headache by 17.4%, only post-headache by 10.7%, and neither pre- nor post-headache symptoms by 22.4%. Compared with respondents who experienced only pre- or post-headache symptoms, respondents who experienced both pre- and post-headache symptoms had the highest rates of 4–7, 8–14, and ≥ 15 monthly headache days (23.1%, 14.1%, and 10.9%, respectively). Of respondents with both pre- and post-headache symptoms, 58.5% reported moderate-to-severe disability, 47.7% reported clinically significant symptoms of depression, 49.0% reported clinically significant symptoms of anxiety, and 63.8% reported cutaneous allodynia with headache (ASC-12). Moderate-to-severe activity limitations were reported during the pre-headache (29.5%) and post-headache phases (27.2%). For all outcomes modeled, after controlling for covariates, having pre-headache symptoms, post-headache symptoms, or both were associated with worse outcomes than having neither. Conclusions: Pre- and post-headache phases of migraine are common, carry unrecognized burden, and may be a target for treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. A Scoping Review of the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Mental Health Among Immigrants in Western Countries: An Integrated Bio-Psycho-Socio-Cultural Lens.
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Elshahat, Sarah, Moffat, Tina, Morshed, Mahira, Alkhawaldeh, Haneen, Madani, Keon, Mohamed, Aya, Nadeem, Naya, Emira, Sara, Newbold, K. Bruce, and Donnelly, Michael
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IMMIGRANTS , *ONLINE information services , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *LEISURE , *RISK-taking behavior , *SPORTS participation , *WELL-being , *COGNITION disorders , *BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL model , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *ACCULTURATION , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *TRAVEL , *SELF-perception , *MENTAL health , *ACTIVITIES of daily living , *PSYCHOSOCIAL functioning , *POST-traumatic stress disorder , *PHYSICAL activity , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *SLEEP , *EXERCISE , *EMPLOYMENT , *MENTAL depression , *AFFECTIVE disorders , *LITERATURE reviews , *MEDLINE , *ANXIETY , *SOMATOFORM disorders , *EAST Asians , *PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience , *PSYCHOLOGICAL distress , *PSYCHOLOGICAL stress - Abstract
Epidemiological evidence suggests that regular physical activity (PA) positively impacts individuals' mental health (MH). The PA-MH relationship may be critical among immigrants owing to psycho-social-cultural influences. This scoping review of 61 studies employed a holistic bio-psycho-socio-cultural framework to thoroughly investigate the complex relationship between PA (across life domains) and immigrants' MH in Western countries. A systematic search of five electronic databases (Medline, PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO and Anthropology Plus) was conducted to locate relevant articles. No limitations were applied to study design, age, gender, home country, MH condition or PA type. A bio-psycho-socio-cultural-informed conceptual model guided the analysis of the multi-domain PA-MH relationship. Immigrant PA-MH studies were conducted and reported most commonly in the USA (38%), Australia (18%), and Canada (11%). Overall, PA was positively related to MH. Each domain-specific PA appeared to be associated with unique MH-promoting pathways/mechanisms. Leisure-related PA may support MH by enhancing self-agency and minimizing risky behaviors, whilst travel- and domestic-related PA may promote self-accomplishment and physical engagement. Ethnic sports appeared to enhance resilience. Occupational-related PA was associated with either positive or negative MH, depending on the type of occupation. A bio-psycho-socio-cultural-informed model is required to gain an encompassing and integrated understanding of immigrants' health. The first iteration of such a model is presented here, along with an illustration of how the model may be used to deepen analysis and understanding of the multi-domain PA-MH relationship among immigrants and inform public health planners and practitioners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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7. Analysis and Mapping of Scientific Literature on Detention and Deportation of International Migrants (1990–2022).
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Sweileh, Waleed M.
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NOMADS , *INTERNATIONAL relations , *AUTHORS , *LABOR productivity , *SERIAL publications , *BIBLIOMETRICS , *SOCIAL sciences , *CITATION analysis , *DEPORTATION , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *INTELLECT , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *HUMANITIES , *DATA analysis software , *PERIODICAL articles , *MEDICAL literature , *MEDICAL research , *IMPACT factor (Citation analysis) - Abstract
Millions of people cross political borders yearly without having the proper documents. This has led to increased detention and deportation practices in destination countries for reasons related to security and sovereignty. The objective of the current study was to analyze and visualize research publications on the detention and deportation of migrants to identify current research hotspots, research gaps, and potential future research in the field. Relevant research articles were obtained from the Scopus database for the study period from 1900 to December 31, 2022. The analysis included presentations of key contributors to the field and visualization of topics, themes, and international collaboration. In total, 906 articles were found. The earliest was in 1982. The majority of articles were published in journals within the subject areas of social sciences and humanities. The number of publications showed a steep rise from 2011 to 2022. The Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies was the most prolific, but publications in the Citizenship Studies journal received the highest number of citations per article. Researchers from the United States contributed the most. Mexico ranked fifth in the number of publications. Oxford University was the most prolific institution, followed by three universities in Australia. The majority of articles were single-authored, indicative of limited author-author collaboration. Research hotspots in the field were "human rights" and "mental health". The detention and deportation of Mexican and other Latino migrants in the United States constituted a distinct research theme in the field. International research collaboration was limited by geographical proximity (e.g., the United States and Mexico) or common language (e.g., the United Kingdom and Australia). Future research topics should focus on alternatives to detention, family separation, and healthcare services for detained migrants. Research activity on detention and deportation is required from all world regions, including the source countries of migrants. Future research should promote alternatives to traditional detentions. The contribution of countries in Africa, the Middle East, and South-Eastern Asian regions needs to be encouraged. Future research on the detention and deportation of non-Latino migrants is highly required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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8. Real-World experience of interictal burden and treatment in migraine: a qualitative interview study.
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Lo, Siu Hing, Gallop, Katy, Smith, Timothy, Powell, Lauren, Johnston, Karissa, Hubig, Lena T., Williams, Emma, Coric, Vladimir, Harris, Linda, L'Italien, Gilbert, and Lloyd, Andrew J.
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LIFESTYLES , *MIGRAINE , *SELF-evaluation , *RESEARCH methodology , *INTERVIEWING , *CALCITONIN , *MONOCLONAL antibodies , *EXPERIENCE , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *QUALITATIVE research , *QUALITY of life , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *THEMATIC analysis , *SENSITIVITY & specificity (Statistics) - Abstract
Background: The debilitating nature of migraine attacks is widely established; however, less is known about how the interictal burden (i.e., how patients are affected in-between migraine episodes) of migraine impacts on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQL). Acute and preventive treatments may lift the burden of the disease, but they often have unwanted side effects and limited effectiveness. The objective of this study was to understand the interictal burden of migraines, from the patient perspective, and to explore patient experience with migraine treatments. Methods: Participants (n=35) with a self-reported diagnosis of migraine were recruited in the US, UK and Canada, including a subgroup of patients who had taken calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody (CGRP mAb) treatment for at least three months. Participants completed a background questionnaire, followed by a semi-structured interview via telephone or video call. The interviews explored patients' migraine symptoms, perception of interictal burden and treatment experience. The interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The most reported migraine symptom was migraine pain, followed by aura, sensory sensitivity and nausea. Most participants reported interictal impact on HRQL, lifestyle changes they made to avoid triggers or in anticipation of an attack, impacts on work, career, daily activities and relationships. Emotional impacts were reported by all participants, including anger, depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Many participants who took preventive treatments reported improvements in HRQL and functioning but still experienced breakthrough attacks. Among patients who took CGRP mAbs, participants noted varying consistency of treatment effectiveness between treatment administrations. Conclusion: This study detailed the additional HRQL impact of migraine in-between migraine attacks and described the unmet need for effective treatment options to prevent and mitigate migraine attacks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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9. Differences in Breast Cancer Presentation at Time of Diagnosis for Black and White Women in High Resource Settings.
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Osei-Twum, Jo-Ann, Gedleh, Sahra, Lofters, Aisha, and Nnorom, Onye
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CINAHL database , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *BLACK people , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *EARLY detection of cancer , *DEMOGRAPHY , *WHITE people , *MEDLINE , *BREAST tumors , *WOMEN'S health - Abstract
This paper provides a narrative review of the existing literature on differences in demographic and biological features of breast cancer at time of diagnosis between Black and White women in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Electronic database searches for published peer-reviewed articles on this topic were conducted, and 78 articles were included in the final narrative review. Differences between Black and White women were compared for eight categories including age, tumour stage, size, grade, lymph node involvement, and hormone status. Black women were significantly more likely to present with less favourable tumour features at the time of diagnosis than White women. Significant differences were reported in age at diagnosis, tumour stage, size, grade and hormone status, particularly triple negative breast cancer. Limitations on the generalizability of the review findings are discussed, as well as the implications of these findings on future research, especially within the Canadian context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Casirivimab/Imdevimab: First Approval.
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Deeks, Emma D.
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THERAPEUTIC use of monoclonal antibodies , *DRUG approval , *DRUG efficacy , *COMBINATION drug therapy , *COVID-19 , *MONOCLONAL antibodies , *SEVERITY of illness index , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Casirivimab/imdevimab (Ronapreve™; REGEN-COV™) is a co-packaged combination of two neutralizing immunoglobulin gamma 1 (IgG1) human monoclonal antibodies (casirivimab and imdevimab) against the spike protein of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Casirivimab/imdevimab received its first emergency use authorization for the treatment of COVID-19 in November 2020 in the USA, with similar authorizations subsequently granted in various other countries, including India, Canada, and Switzerland. In February 2021, casirivimab/imdevimab was granted a positive scientific opinion in the EU for the treatment of COVID-19. In July 2021, casirivimab/imdevimab received its first approval in Japan for the treatment of mild or moderate COVID-19, followed in August 2021 by its conditional approval for the prophylaxis and treatment of acute COVID-19 infection in the UK. The combination was also granted provisional determination in Australia in August 2021, indicating its eligibility to be considered for provisional registration for COVID-19 treatment and prevention. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of casirivimab/imdevimab leading to these first approvals for COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Mental health consequences of detaining children and families who seek asylum: a scoping review.
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Mares, Sarah
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IMMIGRATION law , *MENTAL illness risk factors , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *CINAHL database , *WELL-being , *PSYCHOLOGY of refugees , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *PARENT-child separation , *RISK assessment , *PARENTING , *CHILD psychopathology , *LITERATURE reviews , *MEDLINE , *PARENT-child relationships - Abstract
Almost 80 million people globally are forcibly displaced. A small number reach wealthy western countries and seek asylum. Over half are children. Wealthy reception countries have increasingly adopted restrictive reception practices including immigration detention. There is an expanding literature on the mental health impacts of immigration detention for adults, but less about children. This scoping review identified 22 studies of children detained by 6 countries (Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Netherlands, the UK and the US) through searches of Medline, PsychINFO, Emcare, CINAHL and Scopus data bases for the period January 1992–May 2019. The results are presented thematically. There is quantitative data about the mental health of children and parents who are detained and qualitative evidence includes the words and drawings of detained children. The papers are predominantly small cross-sectional studies using mixed methodologies with convenience samples. Despite weaknesses in individual studies the review provides a rich and consistent picture of the experience and impact of immigration detention on children's wellbeing, parental mental health and parenting. Displaced children are exposed to peri-migration trauma and loss compounded by further adversity while held detained. There are high rates of distress, mental disorder, physical health and developmental problems in children aged from infancy to adolescence which persist after resettlement. Restrictive detention is a particularly adverse reception experience and children and parents should not be detained or separated for immigration purposes. The findings have implications for policy and practice. Clinicians and researchers have a role in advocacy for reception polices that support the wellbeing of accompanied and unaccompanied children who seek asylum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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12. Understanding Access to and Utilisation of Sexual Health Services by South Asian Immigrant Men in Western Countries: A Scoping Review.
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Jahangir, Yamin Tauseef and Meyer, Samantha B.
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SEXUALLY transmitted disease diagnosis , *SEXUALLY transmitted disease treatment , *ASIANS , *CULTURE , *HEALTH attitudes , *HEALTH services accessibility , *SEXUAL health , *PSYCHOLOGY of immigrants , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *MEDICAL care , *MEDLINE , *MEN'S health , *ONLINE information services , *SOCIAL skills , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *LITERATURE reviews , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
South Asian communities comprise one of the fastest growing populations in Western countries. However, the sexual health of immigrant men in particular remains vastly understudied and little is known about how and if men access these services. Four multi-disciplinary electronic databases were searched to between 1998 and 2018. The search yielded 586 articles; 407 duplicate articles were removed, and 376 did not meet the inclusion criteria. A total of 10 articles were included in this review. Herein we report the factors shaping sexual health service access and use, namely: (1) cultural and psychological factors; (2) sexual health service accessibility; (3) personal beliefs and patterns in service use; (4) social perspectives and conflicting values on sexual health. We identify the gaps in research needed for policymakers, formal healthcare providers, and South Asian community stakeholders to develop effective and inclusive sexual health programs for South Asian men in Western countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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13. Utilisation of Healthcare Services and Medicines by Pakistani Migrants Residing in High Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis.
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Saleem, Ahsan, Steadman, Kathryn J., and Fejzic, Jasmina
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CINAHL database , *HEALTH attitudes , *HEALTH services accessibility , *PSYCHOLOGY of immigrants , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL care use , *MEDICINE , *MEDLINE , *ONLINE information services , *RELIGION , *WORK environment , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *QUALITATIVE research , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *THEMATIC analysis , *CULTURAL competence ,DEVELOPED countries - Abstract
Migration, as a global phenomenon, gives rise to many challenges for healthcare professionals providing care to migrant populations. Migrants originating from diverse cultural backgrounds have unique beliefs and healthcare needs, and their utilisation of healthcare services and medicines is influenced by a number of factors. This review aims to assess the factors influencing the utilisation of healthcare services and medicines among Pakistani migrants residing in high income countries. The databases searched included PubMed/Medline, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, and IPA. Of the 2566 publications initially obtained, 37 met the inclusion criteria. They included eight countries—the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Cyprus. Eight descriptive themes emerged and two analytical constructs were established, as a result of thematic synthesis of included publications. The profile of utilisation of healthcare services and medicines among Pakistani migrants was multifaceted and influenced by their individual circumstances (socioeconomic characteristics; personal beliefs, preferences, and experiences; individual culture and religion; family and friends; and language and communication), and host country characteristics (work environment; healthcare organisation, access and affordability; and health professionals' education, practices, and preferences). Awareness of population-specific characteristics of migrant communities is important to promote and implement culturally appropriate healthcare practices and service provision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Exploring Pain Management Among Asian Immigrants with Chronic Pain: Self-Management and Resilience.
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Kawi, Jennifer, Reyes, Andrew Thomas, and Arenas, Rogelio A.
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CHRONIC pain treatment , *ASIANS , *DRUG therapy , *EMOTIONS , *PSYCHOLOGY of immigrants , *INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems , *MEDICAL databases , *ASIAN medicine , *MEDLINE , *ONLINE information services , *RESEARCH funding , *PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience , *SELF-management (Psychology) , *PAIN management , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
Asians immigrants (AIs) are one of the fastest growing racial groups in many countries globally. Despite pain prevalence, studies on chronic pain management among AIs is limited in the literature. An integrative review was conducted exploring the current state of science on chronic pain management among AIs. Several databases were used to identify related articles and 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. Two major themes emerged: (a) self-management, pertaining to how AIs take responsibility for their pain, and (b) resilience, their adaptive behaviors indicating low levels of pain-related dysfunction and burden despite chronic pain severity. Resilience plays a significant role in the mechanism by which self-management works in pain among AIs. Chronic pain management is a complex process where challenges to effective treatments exist. Findings have significant implications to healthcare providers and the general pain population. Future research directions include the necessity for increased participation of AIs in studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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15. Income-Related Gaps in Early Child Cognitive Development: Why Are They Larger in the United States Than in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada?
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Bradbury, Bruce, Waldfogel, Jane, and Washbrook, Elizabeth
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COGNITIVE development , *INCOME inequality , *TEST scoring , *EARLY childhood education - Abstract
Previous research has documented significantly larger income-related gaps in children's early cognitive development in the United States than in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. In this study, we investigate the extent to which this is a result of a more unequal income distribution in the United States. We show that although incomes are more unequal in the United States than elsewhere, a given difference in real income is associated with larger gaps in child test scores there than in the three other countries. In particular, high-income families in the United States appear to translate the same amount of financial resources into greater cognitive advantages relative to the middle-income group than those in the other countries studied. We compare inequalities in other kinds of family characteristics and show that higher income levels are disproportionately concentrated among families with advantageous demographic characteristics in the United States. Our results underline the fact that the same degree of income inequality can translate into different disparities in child development, depending on the distribution of other family resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Factors that influence Canadian internal medicine residents' choice to pursue a rheumatology career.
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Matsos, Mark, Docherty-Skippen, Susan Maureen, Yelovich, Mary-Clair, and Beattie, Karen A.
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In Canada, little is known about residents' self-confidence to diagnose/treat musculoskeletal (MSK) disease and factors affecting pursuit of a rheumatology career. Our study explored these factors. An online survey (descriptive cross-sectional design) was distributed to Canadian postgraduate year (PGY) 1 and 2 internal medicine (IM) residents. Questions probed self-confidence in rheumatology and factors influencing subspecialty career choice. Frequencies were determined and responses compared between PGY-1 and PGY-2 using univariate statistical analyses. Fifty-four IM residents completed the survey. PGY-2 residents were statistically more certain in subspecialty decidedness and had higher levels of self-confidence to diagnose/treat MSK disease and perform a physical exam. "Quality of life" was the most encouraging factor for a rheumatology career choice followed by "job opportunities" and "previous clinical exposure." Although 50% of PGY-1 residents had completed a rheumatology clinical rotation, 76% indicated that increased knowledge would affect rheumatology career choice. Only 38% were interested in novel rheumatology education. No difference in rheumatology exposure, rheumatology clinical rotation completion year, or rheumatology career choice was observed. Our research confirms findings from similar United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) studies that suggest that increased MSK knowledge positively influences residents' confidence to diagnose/treat MSK disease. Our study differs with Canadian PGY-1 and PGY-2 IM residents by evaluating self-confidence to diagnose/treat MSK disease separately from self-confidence to perform a physical exam. Significant differences between first and second year trainees suggest types/quality of rheumatology experiences (e.g., case complexity, diagnostic problem-solving competency) may affect self-confidence to diagnose/treat MSK disease factors and rheumatology career choice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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17. Best Practices for the Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Prenatal Health Programs.
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Chedid, Rebecca A. and Phillips, Karen P.
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HEALTH education , *HEALTH promotion , *HEALTH services accessibility , *HEALTH status indicators , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *MEDICAL care , *MEDICAL care use , *MEDICAL screening , *NATIONAL health services , *PATIENTS , *PRENATAL care , *RESEARCH funding , *HUMAN services programs , *PATIENT-centered care , *EVALUATION of human services programs , *HEALTH & social status , *STAKEHOLDER analysis - Abstract
Introduction Prenatal health programs provide health education, reproductive care and related services to women. Programs may be administered individually or collaboratively by agencies including public health units, hospitals, health clinics, community and non-governmental organizations. Prenatal health disparities among populations at-risk may be reduced through the provision of accessible health education, services and resources to help women mitigate modifiable risks to pregnancy. Although standardized guidelines inform clinical screening, testing and maternity care, gaps exist regarding the design, implementation and evaluation for comprehensive prenatal health programs. Methods Using a multijurisdictional approach, prenatal health guidance documents released by clinical associations and regional governments across Canada, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland were systematically evaluated to identify standards and practices regarding the design, implementation and evaluation of prenatal health programs. Results Evidence-based, surveillance/monitoring, and expert/stakeholder collaborations were principles affirmed by guidance documents across all jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction described tailored strategies to optimize prenatal health in their respective communities. Divergence between jurisdictions was noted for patient care models and promotion of providers and companions of choice. Discussion A best practices model is proposed describing recommendations as follows: prenatal health programs should be grounded in a theoretical approach, fundamentally woman-centered and designed to address interacting prenatal health determinants across the lifespan. Accessible and inclusive prenatal health care can be achieved through provider training and community stakeholder collaborations. Identification of best practices for prenatal health program design, implementation and evaluation ensures that service standards are harmonized across communities, thereby optimizing maternal and child health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Health and Religions: A Bibliometric Analysis of Health Literature Related to Abrahamic Religions Between 1975 and 2017.
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Şenel, Engin
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BIBLIOMETRICS , *CHRISTIANITY , *ISLAM , *JUDAISM , *POPULATION geography , *RELIGION , *CITATION analysis , *HEALTH literacy - Abstract
Bibliometrics is a high-demand and fast-growing statistical area for the analysis of scientific literature in a certain field. Although religion and health (R&H) field has been a developing study area in recent years, only a few bibliometric studies have been published on the literature in R&H. In this study, we aimed to perform bibliometric analysis of the health literature related to the most populous Abrahamic religions during the period of 1975-2017 by using Web of Science database including WoS Collection Core Collection, Korean Journal Database, Russian Science Citation Index and SciELO Citation Index. In overall evaluation, the USA ranked first in publication productivity with 1388 items and covered 37.21% of total literature. The Journal of Religion and Health published the highest number of documents (n = 351). We found a total of 1329 items in health and Christianity field, and the USA was the most productive country followed by the UK and Canada (n = 166 and 63 documents, respectively). Loma Linda University was found to publish the highest number of items. We detected 1965 publications in Islam and health area, and top three countries were the USA, the UK and Saudi Arabia (n = 387, 194 and 137 items, respectively). University of London was the most productive institution (n = 72, 3.67%). A total of 436 articles were detected in Judaism and health. Top three countries in productivity were the UK, Israel and the UK (211, 151 and 36 items, respectively). Hebrew University of Jerusalem produced 17.43% of total documents as the topmost institution. Although Abrahamic religions originated from Middle East, we noted that most productive authors in this field were not Middle Eastern and from developed countries. Researchers from developing or least developed countries should be encouraged to carry out more studies in R&H field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Economic impact and cost-effectiveness of fracture liaison services: a systematic review of the literature.
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Wu, C.-H., Kao, I.-J., Liu, H.-C., Hung, W.-C., Lin, S.-C., Hsieh, M.-H., Bagga, S., Achra, M., Cheng, T.-T., and Yang, R.-S.
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Fracture liaison services (FLS), implemented in different ways and countries, are reported to be a cost-effective or even a cost-saving secondary fracture prevention strategy. This presumed favorable cost-benefit relationship is encouraging and lends support to expanded implementation of FLS per International Osteoporosis Foundation Best Practice Standards. This study summarizes the economic impact and cost-effectiveness of FLS implemented to reduce subsequent fractures in individuals with osteoporosis. This systematic review identified studies reporting economic outcomes for FLS in osteoporotic patients aged 50 and older through a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central, and PubMed of studies published January, 2000 to December, 2016. Grey literature (e.g., Google scholar, conference abstracts/posters) were also hand searched through February 2017. Two independent reviewers screened titles and abstracts and conducted full-text review on qualified articles. All disagreements were resolved by discussion between reviewers to reach consensus or by a third reviewer. In total, 23 qualified studies that evaluated the economic aspects of FLS were included: 16 cost-effectiveness studies, 2 cost-benefit analyses, and 5 studies of cost savings. Patient populations varied (prior fragility fracture, non-vertebral fracture, hip fracture, wrist fracture), and FLS strategies ranged from mail-based interventions to comprehensive nurse/physician-coordinated programs. Cost-effectiveness studies were conducted in Canada, Australia, USA, UK, Japan, Taiwan, and Sweden. FLS was cost-effective in comparisons with usual care or no treatment, regardless of the program intensity or the country in which the FLS was implemented (cost/QALY from $3023-$28,800 US dollars (USD) in Japan to $14,513-$112,877 USD in USA. Several studies documented cost savings. FLS, implemented in different ways and countries, are reported to be cost-effective or even cost-saving. This presumed favorable cost-benefit relationship is encouraging and lends support to expanded implementation of FLS per International Osteoporosis Foundation Best Practice Standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Comparison Among Recommendations for the Management of Arterial Hypertension Issued by Last US, Canadian, British and European Guidelines.
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Antza, Christina, Doundoulakis, Ioannis, Stabouli, Stella, and Kotsis, Vasilios
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HYPERTENSION , *CARDIOVASCULAR disease diagnosis , *THERAPEUTICS , *BLOOD pressure , *MEDICAL protocols , *DISEASE management , *COMORBIDITY - Abstract
Guidelines for the management of hypertension have been issued by different hypertension societies or organizations. Despite many similarities one can identify major differences in the diagnosis, management and treatment of the hypertensive patients among ESH/ESC, NICE, Canadian and NJC8 guidelines. Differences that can be identified are in the definition of hypertension in the elderly population, the optimal blood pressure targets in different hypertensive populations such as patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease patients and the choose of the initial and appropriate antihypertensive agent depending on comorbidities of the treated population. Everyday clinical praxis physicians are confused by these differences and these incongruities contribute to doctor and patient inertia to reduce blood pressure levels at an optimal level. Community physicians cannot easily distinguish what recommendations are the best to be used for their patients. The critical view of these differences can also help the guidelines committees to make appropriate changes and finally to agree to a global view of recommendations for the management and treatment of hypertension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Maternal depression research: socioeconomic analysis and density-equalizing mapping of the global research architecture.
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Brüggmann, Dörthe, Wagner, Christina, Klingelhöfer, Doris, Schöffel, Norman, Bendels, Michael, Louwen, Frank, Jaque, Jenny, and Groneberg, David
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Maternal depression can be accounted for one of the most common complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period affecting women all over the world. So far, no detailed map of the worldwide maternal depression research architecture has been constructed, which encompasses aspects of research activity, quality, and also socioeconomic features. Using the NewQIS platform, density-equalizing mapping projections, scientometric techniques, and economic benchmarking procedures were applied to evaluate global maternal depression research for the period between 1900 and 2012. In total, 7330 related publications and 3335 international collaborations were identified. The USA was the most active country concerning collaborations and total research activity. In the socioeconomic analysis of research activity in high-income countries, Australia was ranked first with an average of 412.05 maternal depression-related publications per 1000 billion US$ GDP (Q), followed by the UK (Q = 373.51) and Canada (Q = 306.32). The group of upper-middle-income countries was led by South Africa (Q = 145.67), followed by Turkey (Q = 91.8). China authored 11.95 maternal depression-related publications per 1000 billion US$ GDP. The USA had the highest activity of maternal depression research per GDP in billion US$ per capita (Q = 60.86). When research activity was related to population size (Q = publications per Mio. inhabitants), Australia (Q = 26.44) was leading the field, followed by Norway (Q = 18.48). Gender analysis revealed a relatively high degree of female scientists involved in this field of research with pronounced differences between single subject areas. In summary, we here present the first picture of the global scientific development in maternal depression research over a period of more than 100 years. The research landscape is clearly dominated by North American and Western European countries, with only minor contribution of Asian or South American countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Structured simulation improves learning of the Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy™ curriculum: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
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Madani, Amin, Watanabe, Yusuke, Townsend, Nicole, Pucher, Philip, Robinson, Thomas, Egerszegi, Patricia, Olasky, Jaisa, Bachman, Sharon, Park, Chan, Amin, Nalin, Tang, David, Haase, Erika, Bardana, Davide, Jones, Daniel, Vassiliou, Melina, Fried, Gerald, Feldman, Liane, Pucher, Philip H, Robinson, Thomas N, and Egerszegi, Patricia E
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ELECTROSURGERY , *COMPUTER simulation , *ENDOSCOPIC surgery , *OPERATIVE surgery , *SURGERY , *CLINICAL competence , *COMPARATIVE studies , *CURRICULUM , *INTERNSHIP programs , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL cooperation , *RESEARCH , *EVALUATION research , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *EQUIPMENT & supplies - Abstract
Background: Energy devices can result in devastating complications to patients. Yet, they remain poorly understood by trainees and surgeons. A single-institution pilot study suggested that structured simulation improves knowledge of the safe use of electrosurgery (ES) among trainees (Madani et al. in Surg Endosc 28(10):2772-2782, 2014). The purpose of this study was to estimate the extent to which the addition of this structured bench-top simulation improves ES knowledge across multiple surgical training programs.Methods: Trainees from 11 residency programs in Canada, the USA and UK participated in a 1-h didactic ES course, based on SAGES' Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy™ (FUSE) curriculum. They were then randomized to one of two groups: an unstructured hands-on session where trainees used ES devices (control group) or a goal-directed hands-on training session (Sim group). Pre- and post-curriculum (immediately and 3 months after) knowledge of the safe use of ES was assessed using separate examinations. Data are expressed as mean (SD) and N (%), *p < 0.05.Results: A total of 289 (145 control; 144 Sim) trainees participated, with 186 (96 control; 90 Sim) completing the 3-month assessment. Baseline characteristics were similar between the two groups. Total score on the examination improved from 46% (10) to 84% (10)* for the entire cohort, with higher post-curriculum scores in the Sim group compared with controls [86% (9) vs. 83% (10)*]. All scores declined after 3 months, but remained higher in the Sim group [72% (18) vs. 64% (15)*]. Independent predictors of 3-month score included pre-curriculum score and participation in a goal-directed simulation.Conclusions: This multi-institutional study confirms that a 2-h curriculum based on the FUSE program improves surgical trainees' knowledge in the safe use of ES devices across training programs with various geographic locations and resident volumes. The addition of a structured interactive bench-top simulation component further improved learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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23. University access for disadvantaged children: a comparison across countries.
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Jerrim, John and Vignoles, Anna
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EDUCATION of poor people , *EDUCATIONAL equalization , *SOCIAL mobility , *ACADEMIC achievement , *HIGHER education , *YOUNG adults - Abstract
In this paper, we consider whether certain countries are particularly adept (or particularly poor) at getting children from disadvantaged homes to study for a bachelor's degree. A series of university access models are estimated for four English-speaking countries (England, Canada, Australia and the USA), which include controls for comparable measures of academic achievement at age 15. Our results suggest that socioeconomic differences in university access are more pronounced in England and Canada than Australia and the USA and that cross-national variation in the socioeconomic gap remains even once we take account of differences in academic achievement. We discuss the implications of our findings for the creation of more socially mobile societies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Non-Child-Related Family Stress, Parenting Styles, and Behavior Problems in School-Age Girls Adopted from China.
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Tan, Tony, Gelley, Cheryl, and Dedrick, Robert
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PSYCHOLOGY of adoptees , *BEHAVIOR disorders in children , *PSYCHOLOGICAL stress , *PARENTING & psychology , *OVERSEAS Chinese , *PSYCHOLOGY of girls , *STRICT parenting , *ADOPTIVE parents , *AUTHORITY , *PSYCHOLOGY of adopted children , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *MATHEMATICAL models , *PARENTING , *PARENTS , *PROBABILITY theory , *PSYCHOLOGICAL tests , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SELF-evaluation , *SURVEYS , *T-test (Statistics) , *THEORY , *FAMILY relations , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Parenting has been conceptualized to mediate or moderate children's adaptation to family stress. Our study expanded the literature to determine, within the adoptive context, how non-child-related family stress (NCR-family stress; e.g., parent's problems at work) and parenting styles were related to internalizing and externalizing problems in school-age girls adopted from China. Using data from the third wave of a longitudinal study, 651 school-age girls were identified for the current analysis. On average, the girls were 9.3 years old ( SD = 2.7) and were adopted at 15.6 months ( SD = 13.8). Data on NCR-family stress, parenting styles and child behavior problems were collected from the adoptive mothers using the social problem questionnaire, parenting styles and dimensions questions, and Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL/6-18), respectively. After controlling for age at adoption, age, the adoptive mother's education level, household income, and the girls' corresponding behavior problems from the second wave of data (2 years prior), we found that that the association between NCR-family stress and the adopted Chinese girls' internalizing problems and externalizing problems was mediated by authoritarian parenting and moderated by authoritative parenting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Medication Discrepancies at Transitions in Pediatrics: A Review of the Literature.
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Huynh, Chi, Wong, Ian, Tomlin, Stephen, Terry, David, Sinclair, Anthony, Wilson, Keith, and Jani, Yogini
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MEDICAL errors , *PEDIATRICS , *MEDICAL databases - Abstract
Medication reconciliation is an important process in reducing medication errors in many countries. Canada, the USA, and UK have incorporated medication reconciliation as a priority area for national patient safety initiatives and goals. The UK national guidance excludes the pediatric population. The aim of this review was to explore the occurrence of medication discrepancies in the pediatric population. The primary objective was to identify studies reporting the rate and clinical significance of the discrepancies and the secondary objective was to ascertain whether any specific interventions have been used for medication reconciliation in pediatric settings. The following electronic bibliographic databases were used to identify studies: PubMed, OVID EMBASE (1980 to 2012 week 1), ISI Web of Science, ISI Biosis, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and OVID International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (1970 to January 2012). Primary studies were identified that observed medication discrepancies in children under 18 years of age upon hospital admission, transfer and discharge, or had reported medication reconciliation interventions. Two independent reviewers screened titles and abstracts for relevant articles and extracted data using pre-defined data fields, including risk of bias assessment. Ten studies were identified with variances in reportage of stage and rate of discrepancies. Studies were heterogeneous in definitions, methods, and patient populations. Most studies related to admissions and reported consistently high rates of discrepancies ranging from 22 to 72.3 % of patients (sample size ranging from 23 to 272). Seven of the studies were low-quality observational studies and three studies were 'grey literature' non-peer reviewed conference abstracts. Studies involving small numbers of patients have shown that medication discrepancies occur at all transitions of care in children. Further research is required to investigate and demonstrate how implementing medication reconciliation can reduce discrepancies and potential patient harm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. The Cross-Cultural Association Between Marital Status and Physical Aggression Between Intimate Partners.
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Bernards, Sharon and Graham, Kathryn
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AGGRESSION (Psychology) , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *CULTURE , *DIVORCE , *EPIDEMIOLOGY , *MARITAL status , *MARRIED men , *MARRIED women , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *REGRESSION analysis , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SELF-evaluation , *SEX distribution , *SINGLE men , *SINGLE women , *SURVEYS , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *DATA analysis , *RELATIVE medical risk , *INTIMATE partner violence , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Some research suggests that the risk of physical aggression by an intimate partner is related to marital status, but this relationship may vary across cultures and by gender. In the present study, we systematically examine the relationship between marital status and physical partner aggression by gender across 19 countries. Logistic and multilevel regression confirmed previous findings of lower rates of physical aggression for legally married versus cohabiting and separated/divorced women and men across most, but notably, not all countries. Single status was associated with higher risk in some countries and lower in others reflecting possible cultural differences in risk for different marital statuses. For example, single women had significantly lower rates of victimization than did married women in India where violence against wives is often accepted. The variation in the cross-cultural findings highlights the importance of examining both men and women and considering the cultural context when interpreting the relationship between partner aggression and marital status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Giddyup! or Whoa Nelly! Making Sense of Benefit Claims on Websites of Equine Programs for Children with Disabilities.
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Thompson, James, Iacobucci, Veronica, and Varney, Rachel
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HORSES as aids for people with disabilities , *INFORMATION resources , *EQUESTRIANISM , *SELF-perception , *SOCIAL skills , *WORLD Wide Web , *PHYSICAL activity , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,TREATMENT of developmental disabilities - Abstract
Programs offering horseback riding or other equine related experiences for children with disabilities are commonplace throughout the United States as well as other parts of the world. However, there is a dearth of research findings demonstrating the benefits of these programs. Four Internet search engines were used to identify 115 websites associated with equine programs that people with disabilities and their family members in the United States would likely encounter if searching the Web for information. Content analysis methodology was used to review websites for information related to program characteristics and benefit claims. Findings are summarized and the importance of establishing the validity of benefit claims through means other than anecdotal and testimonial evidence is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. 'Unnatural', 'Unwomanly', 'Uncreditable' and 'Undervalued': The Significance of Being a Childless Woman in Australian Society.
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Rich, Stephanie, Taket, Ann, Graham, Melissa, and Shelley, Julia
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Childlessness is an increasing trend, internationally and in Australia. The few studies exploring the lived experiences of childless women have been conducted in America, Canada and the United Kingdom; predominantly during the 1980s and 1990s. The experiences of childless women in contemporary Australia remain under-researched. This hermeneutic phenomenological study sought to enhance understanding of the lived experience of being a childless woman in contemporary Australia. In-depth interviews with five childless women revealed five key themes as significant facets of the experiences of childless women: notions of 'natural' and 'unnatural'; woman = mother; childlessness as a discrediting attribute; feeling undervalued; and the significance of being childless. By privileging the experiences of childless women in a pronatalist society, it is apparent that misconceptions and stereotypes about childlessness continue to pervade. This study contributes to understanding this growing population group; highlighting that while childlessness is increasingly acknowledged, it is still not completely understood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. France, the North Atlantic Triangle and negotiation of the North Atlantic Treaty, 1948–1949: a Canadian perspective.
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Mackenzie, Hector
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INTERNATIONAL relations , *NATIONAL security , *COLD War, 1945-1991 , *DIPLOMACY , *TREATIES - Abstract
On the basis of a study of American, British and Canadian records, this article examines the relationship of France to the negotiation of the North Atlantic Treaty from the perspective of the ‘ABC’ countries, particularly Canada. How did the perceived vulnerability of France influence the approach of the members of the ‘North Atlantic Triangle’ to the justification, timing and contents of the proposed pact? How did France's inclusion in Western Union and its exclusion from the preliminary talks in the Pentagon affect American, British and Canadian attitudes to the development of the draft alternatively known as the ‘Pentagon Paper’ or the ‘State Department Draft’? These questions are addressed, as well as the impact on the later ambassadorial talks of France's priority to immediate rearmament and its determination to include the departments of Algeria within the defensive perimeter of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Finally, the article assesses the extent to which France and its requirements influenced the policies and actions of the Canadian government throughout the negotiation of the North Atlantic Treaty. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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30. A review of tricaine methanesulfonate for anesthesia of fish.
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Carter, Kathleen M., Woodley, Christa M., and Brown, Richard S.
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TRICAINE , *ANESTHESIA , *SENSE organs , *FISH research , *MARINE biotechnology , *MARINE biology - Abstract
Tricaine methanesulfonate (TMS) is an anesthetic that is approved for provisional use in some jurisdictions such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK). Many hatcheries and research studies use TMS to immobilize fish for marking or transport and to suppress sensory systems during invasive procedures. Improper TMS use can decrease fish viability, distort physiological data, or result in mortalities. Because animals may be anesthetized by junior staff or students who may have little experience in fish anesthesia, training in the proper use of TMS may decrease variability in recovery, experimental results and increase fish survival. This document acts as a primer on the use of TMS for anesthetizing juvenile salmonids, with an emphasis on its use in surgical applications. Within, we briefly describe many aspects of TMS including the legal uses for TMS, and what is currently known about the proper storage and preparation of the anesthetic. We outline methods and precautions for administration and changes in fish behavior during progressively deeper anesthesia and discuss the physiological effects of TMS and its potential for compromising fish health. Despite the challenges of working with TMS, it is currently one of the few legal options available in the USA and in other countries until other anesthetics are approved and is an important tool for the intracoelomic implantation of electronic tags in fish. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Teaching cultural diversity: current status in U.K., U.S., and Canadian medical schools.
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Dogra, Nisha, Reitmanova, Sylvia, and Carter-Pokras, Olivia
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CULTURAL pluralism , *MEDICAL schools , *MEDICAL students , *CULTURAL awareness - Abstract
In this paper we present the current state of cultural diversity education for undergraduate medical students in three English-speaking countries: the United Kingdom (U.K.), United States (U.S.) and Canada. We review key documents that have shaped cultural diversity education in each country and compare and contrast current issues. It is beyond the scope of this paper to discuss the varied terminology that is immediately evident. Suffice it to say that there are many terms (e.g. cultural awareness, competence, sensitivity, sensibility, diversity and critical cultural diversity) used in different contexts with different meanings. The major issues that all three countries face include a lack of conceptual clarity, and fragmented and variable programs to teach cultural diversity. Faculty and staff support and development, and ambivalence from both staff and students continue to be a challenge. We suggest that greater international collaboration may help provide some solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. An investigation into the performance of the Adjuvant! Online prognostic programme in early breast cancer for a cohort of patients in the United Kingdom.
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Campbell, H. E., Taylor, M. A., Harris, A. L., and Gray, A. M.
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IMMUNOLOGICAL adjuvants , *CANCER in women , *CANCER treatment , *BREAST cancer , *BREAST tumor treatment , *BREAST tumors , *CANCER relapse , *COMPARATIVE studies , *COMPUTER software , *REPORTING of diseases , *INTERNET , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL cooperation , *PROGNOSIS , *RESEARCH , *RESEARCH funding , *EVALUATION research - Abstract
Background: Adjuvant! Online is an internet-based computer programme providing 10-year prognosis predictions for early breast cancer patients. It was developed in the United States, has been successfully validated in Canada, and is used in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. This study investigates the performance of Adjuvant! in a cohort of patients from the United Kingdom.Methods: Data on the prognostic factors and management of 1065 women with early breast cancer diagnosed consecutively at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford between 1986 and 1996 were entered into Adjuvant! to generate predictions of overall survival (OS), breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS), and event-free survival (EFS) at 10 years. Such predictions were compared with the observed 10-year outcomes of these patients.Results: For the whole cohort, Adjuvant! significantly overestimated OS (by 5.54%, P<0.001), BCSS (by 4.53%, P<0.001), and EFS (by 3.51%, P=0.001). For OS and BCSS, overestimation persisted across most demographic, pathologic, and treatment subgroups investigated. Differences between Adjuvant! predicted and observed EFS appeared smaller, and were significant for far fewer subgroups, only 5 out of the 28. The likely explanation for such discordance is that US breast cancer mortality rates (upon which Adjuvant! is based) appear to be systematically lower than breast cancer mortality rates in the United Kingdom. Differences in survival after recurrence would seem to be one contributory factor, with data suggesting that prognosis after relapse appears poorer in the United Kingdom. This may reflect the fact that new and more effective cancer drugs are often only approved for use in the United Kingdom many years after their adoption in the United States.Conclusion: The use of Adjuvant! by clinicians within the UK National Health Service is increasing, under the assumption that the programme is transferrable to the United Kingdom. At least for women treated for breast cancer at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, however, Adjuvant!'s predictions were on the whole overoptimistic. If the findings reported here could be shown to be generalisable to other areas of the United Kingdom, then thought should perhaps be given to the development of a UK-specific version of the programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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33. Age Discrimination Legislation in the U.K.: A Comparative and Gerontological Analysis.
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Filinson, Rachel
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The three fold purpose of this study is to (1) review the incipient age discrimination legislation in the U.K., (2) offer comparisons with the U.S., Australia, and Canada and (3) examine the new legislation in relation to relevant gerontological theory and research. Reviewed are Britain’s Employment Equality Age Regulations, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of the U.S., the Age Discrimination Act of 2004 in Australia, and Canadian Human Rights Act of 1985. A comparison of the new legislation on age discrimination in the U.K. with existing legislation of this type in the U.S., Canada, and Australia reveals that the British law appears to be weaker on many facets relative to those in the other countries. By permitting more exceptions to the law than are allowed under other types of civil rights statutes, restricting applicability of the law to the workplace, and maintaining compulsory retirement, the power of the law may be circumscribed. Gerontological theory and research do not, by and large, support these choices comprising the new British law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Utilization, access and satisfaction with primary care among people with spinal cord injuries: a comparison of three countries.
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Donnelly, C., McColl, M. A., Charlifue, S., Glass, C., O'Brien, P., Savic, G., and Smith, K.
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Study design:Cross-sectional; survey.Objectives:To describe the utilization, accessibility and satisfaction of primary and preventive health-care services to individuals with long-term spinal cord injuries, and compare results among three countries: the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.Setting:The Canadian sample was obtained from the Canadian Paraplegic Association – Ontario and Manitoba Divisions. The British sample was recruited from the Northwest Regional Spinal Injuries Centre in Southport and National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury. The American sample was recruited through Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO, USA.Method:A total sample of 373 individuals aging with a spinal cord injury participated in a mailed survey. The Health Care Questionnaire was used to measure utilization, access and satisfaction with primary care and preventive services.Results:In total, 93% of individuals reported having a family doctor, 63% had a spinal injuries specialist and 56% had both a family doctor and spinal injuries specialist. Considerable duplication of services occurred for general medical and preventive services, although lifestyle and emotional issues were not addressed for over 75% of the participants. Significant differences were found in utilization among Canada, US and UK, with Canadians most likely to receive health care from family physicians and Americans most likely to receive care from specialists. Access to and satisfaction with health services was not significantly different among countries.Conclusion:People with long-standing spinal cord injuries develop complex maps by which they seek out appropriate primary health-care and preventive services. Given the differences among countries, it is clear that the health delivery model plays an important role in how and where individuals receive health services.Spinal Cord (2007) 45, 25–36. doi:10.1038/sj.sc.3101933; published online 30 May 2006 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Academic quality, league tables, and public policy: A cross-national analysis of university ranking systems.
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Dill, David and Soo, Maarja
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The global expansion of access to higher education has increased demand for information on academic quality and has led to the development of university ranking systems or league tables in many countries of the world. A recent UNESCO/CEPES conference on higher education indicators concluded that cross-national research on these ranking systems could make an important contribution to improving the international market for higher education. The comparison and analysis of national university ranking systems can help address a number of important policy questions. First, is there an emerging international consensus on the measurement of academic quality as reflected in these ranking systems? Second, what impact are the different ranking systems having on university and academic behavior in their respective countries? Finally, are there important public interests that are thus far not reflected in these rankings? If so, is there a needed and appropriate role for public policy in the development and distribution of university ranking systems and what might that role be? This paper explores these questions through a comparative analysis of university rankings in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. The Numbers Makers: Fifty Years of Science and Technology Official Statistics.
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Godin, Benoit
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Official science and technology statistics are fifty years old. Among industrial countries, the forerunners were the United States, Canada and Great Britain. This paper traces the development and the construction of S&T statistics in these three countries, and their subsequent standardization, mainly by the OECD, in the 1960s. It shows how military and science policy needs drove the construction of statistics, until economic considerations came to dominate their development. It also discusses how statistics interacted with politics by way of studies that documented gaps between OECD Member countries and between the OECD and the USSR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Measuring Party Identification: Britain, Canada, and the United States.
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Blais, André, Gidengil, Elisabeth, Nadeau, Richard, and Nevitte, Neil
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POLITICAL parties , *VOTING , *POLITICAL science , *POLITICAL participation - Abstract
The article proposes an empirically based reflection on how to measure party identification cross nationally, using data from the 1997 Canadian Election Study, the 1997 British Election Study, and the 1996 American National Election Study. These studies included both traditional national questions and a new common one, which allows for an assessment of the effects of question wording on the distribution and correlates of party identification. We show that the distribution of party identification is strongly affected by question wording and that the relationship between party identification and variables such as party and leader ratings, and voting behavior does not quite conform to theoretical expectations. We point out problems in the wording of party identification questions and propose an alternative formulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2001
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38. Benchmarking international research.
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Adams, Jonathan
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RESEARCH , *SCIENCE , *STATISTICS - Abstract
States that the United States leads the world in the impact its research makes in almost every scientific domain as of late 1998. Chart of impact measures rebased against world baseline; Super-Units of Assessment (UOA) performance for comparator countries, including England, Canada and France; Two key impressions that emerge from the international overview.
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- 1998
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39. Choice of dialysis--what to do with economic incentives.
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Kai Ming Chow and Kam-Tao Li, Philip
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HEMODIALYSIS , *PERITONEAL dialysis , *ECONOMICS - Abstract
The article discusses the result of a survey by the Dialysis Advisory Group of the American Society of Nephrology, which compared reimbursement policies for dialysis care in Canada, the U.S., France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Belgium. The survey made a comparison of the reimbursement rates for hospital dialysis and home dialysis strategies, as well as reimbursement between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. Recommendation that will improve home-based dialysis are offered.
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- 2012
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40. TV Campaign Costs.
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POLITICAL advertising -- Law & legislation , *TELEVISION advertising -- Law & legislation , *DEMOCRACY , *FREEDOM of speech - Abstract
This article presents the findings of a study comparing the costs of political advertising on television. The purchase of television airtime is the principal cause of escalating campaign costs. The U.S. Federal Election Commission does not require candidates to report their television expenditures as a separate item, so there are no exact figures on the proportion of increased campaign costs attributable to television. Unlimited access to television airtime is part of democracy, and that any restriction would constitute an infringement of free speech. The study examined laws regarding the television broadcast of political advertising in Canada, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, Great Britain and Venezuela. France, Germany and Great Britain permit no political advertising on radio and television. Some of the countries do not oppose in principle the broadcasting of partisan views. The study describes three approaches that have succeeded in preventing the overselling of candidates on television in some of the democracies.
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- 1984
41. COMMENTS: DAVID RIESMAN.
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Riesman, David
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SOCIOLOGY , *SOCIOLOGISTS , *AMATEURS , *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc. - Abstract
This article presents a commentary on a paper by Robert A. Stebbins in a previous issue of The American Sociologist which provided an account of professional and amateur sociology in the U.S. The British organization, Mass Observation existed in a relatively nonintrusive society with (as compared to the U.S.) greater concern for one's own and other people's privacy. Canada and Great Britain may in this respect have more built-in defenses against the risks of some kinds of amateur sociology that the U.S. would have. However, according to the commenter, Stebbins already anticipates this objection by requiring amateurs to be supervised and to start with a certain amount of instruction and proper cautionary comments. By engaging primarily in the use of unobtrusive measures and observations, the amateur will avoid the risks of harm to which Stebbins is already sensitive. The commenter relates that one of the public areas in which he has encouraged such unobtrusive observations is in churches, where the observer in outward appearance is similar to the congregation and hence not seen as an intruder. According to him, he has had a fair amount of experience with undergraduate amateurs of the sort described.
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- 1978
42. Research collaborations.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY research - Abstract
Presents information on biotechnology-research collaborations in the U.S., Canada and Great Britain as of October 01, 2000. Collaboration between Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Biogen and San Francisco, California-based Eos Biotechnology; Terms and conditions of the collaboration between Annapolis, Maryland-based Maryland Bioscience Alliance and Edinburgh, Great Britain-based Scottish Enterprize.
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- 2000
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43. Others as We See Them.
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SOCIAL surveys , *INTEREST (Psychology) , *PUBLIC opinion - Abstract
This article highlights the results of a survey conducted by the Gallup Organization for the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations concerning the vital interest of U.S. citizens on other countries. For the general public, Great Britain tops the poll of countries in which U.S. citizens have a vital interest, although a sample of the country's leaders placed Japan and West Germany a little higher. When asked to estimate their warmth of feeling for countries on a scale of 1-100, Great Britain came in second only to Canada.
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- 1987
44. Wilderness and the nature conservation ideal: Britain, Canada, and the United States contrasted
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Henderson, N.
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WILDERNESS areas - Published
- 1992
45. Anticipating the Effects of Chemicals--An Evolving Concept
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Idman, Mariatta
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PESTICIDES , *LAW , *FERTILIZERS - Published
- 1976
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