On February 6,2025,Branko Balon,President of the Croatia-China Friendship Association for Cultural,Scientific and Economic Cooperation and Professor at the VSITE College of Information Technology in Zagreb.
Missed Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) visits have contributed to the delayed achievement of elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Missed visits promote attrition from preventio...Missed Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) visits have contributed to the delayed achievement of elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Missed visits promote attrition from prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV program and antiretroviral drug resistance. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of missed PMTCT visits and its associated predictors. A descriptive cross sectional survey was carried out at a District Hospital in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe. Fifty-three women completed closed-ended questionnaires pertaining to PMTCT visits and exposure to PMTCT activities. A total of 24.5% missed at least one scheduled PMTCT visit. Statistically significant predictors of not missing a PMTCT visit were satisfaction with family support (β = −0.73, p = 0.029) and level of satisfaction with PMTCT services (β = −0.00076;p = 0.04). The number of days by which scheduled visits were missed were inversely correlated with visit number (β = −2.99, p = 0.04). Enhanced family support and quality improvement to improve patient satisfaction may reduce missed visits. Availing women with a more active role in PMTCT may also reduce the prevalence of missed visits.展开更多
Laparoscopic hepatectomy(LH)is a newly developed technique associated with advantages as open surgery,but the study on outcome of liver function recovery was scarce.This preliminary report was aimed to comparatively a...Laparoscopic hepatectomy(LH)is a newly developed technique associated with advantages as open surgery,but the study on outcome of liver function recovery was scarce.This preliminary report was aimed to comparatively assess the short?term outcomes between LH and open hepatectomy(OH)for primary hepatocellular carcinoma(PHC).This study retrospectively analyzed the demographic data and short-term outcomes of 81 patients who underwent LH or OH for the primary treatment of PHC between Oct.2017 and May 2018 at Union Hospital,Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology(China).A total of 81 PHC patients who received major liver resection were enrolled.There were 38(47%)patients in the LH group and 43(53%)patients in the OH group.The operative time was significantly longer(373.53±173.38 vs.225.43±55.08,P<0.01),and hospital stay(17.34±5.93 vs.21.70±6.89,P=0.003),exhaust time(2.32±0.62 vs.3.07±0.59,P<0.01)and defecation time(2.92±0.78 vs.3.63±0.58,P<0.01)were significantly shorter in LH group than in OH group.The recovery of liver function was significantly faster in LH group,including higher serum albumin(P=0.002),higher ratio of albumin/globulin(P=0.029)and lower direct bilirubin(P=0.001)than in OH group.It is suggested that LH can serve as a fast recovery and cheap surgical procedure in the treatment of PHC,which is safe and feasible.展开更多
Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was used for the peripheral iridotomy in 68 cases(80 eyes) of primary angle closed glaucoma. The average number of laser shots is 20.5(1～127 shots), and the average shot energy is 2.5 mJ(0.9～...Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was used for the peripheral iridotomy in 68 cases(80 eyes) of primary angle closed glaucoma. The average number of laser shots is 20.5(1～127 shots), and the average shot energy is 2.5 mJ(0.9～5.6mJ). The successful rate of iris penetration is about 97.6%. The size of the iris hole is not smaller than 0.2mm^2. The kind of the iris is the most important factor that causes the marked variation in laser shots and in laser shot energy. The main complications of Nd:YAG laser iridotomy p...展开更多
In order to test the reliability of γ-GT foci(γ-glutamyltranspeptidase positive hepatocyticfoci) as a preneoplastic marker in AFB-inducedhepatocarcinogenesis, this experiment was car-ried out for a long period after...In order to test the reliability of γ-GT foci(γ-glutamyltranspeptidase positive hepatocyticfoci) as a preneoplastic marker in AFB-inducedhepatocarcinogenesis, this experiment was car-ried out for a long period after a short-term invivo test model of AFB-induced hepatocarcino-展开更多
Nowadays, company visit seems to be a growing and changing market. Firms have switched from transactional marketing, the aim of which is to do business, to relationship marketing, which takes into consideration the cu...Nowadays, company visit seems to be a growing and changing market. Firms have switched from transactional marketing, the aim of which is to do business, to relationship marketing, which takes into consideration the customer as a real person. Finns now understand that in order to do business, customers must be well treated. Customer satisfaction is therefore very important, and that is the reason why managers are now opening their companies to customers. However, opening finns to the public cannot be improvised. This requires even now high technical tools. The purpose of this paper is to show how to implement successfully and effectively the company visit on a territory. In the first part, we define what company visit is. In the second part, we analyze the perspectives of six territorial advisers from several chambers of commerce （the body responsible for assisting companies in France）. Thanks to their expertise, it is possible atter analysing their discourse to propose methods to better develop company visits.展开更多
Histopathological effects of sublethal (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 ppm) and lethal (0.5, 1.0 ppm)solutions of mercuric chloride (HgCl2) have been studied on the gills of the air breathing catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis at the in...Histopathological effects of sublethal (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 ppm) and lethal (0.5, 1.0 ppm)solutions of mercuric chloride (HgCl2) have been studied on the gills of the air breathing catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis at the intervals ranging from 6h to 15 days. Thickening of the epithelium, swelling and hyperplasia of the mucous cells, fusion of secondary lamellae, formation of interlamellar bridge and deposition of mucous over the entire surface are some noteworthy features of mercury poisoning in sublethal concentrations. Acute pathological manifestations are formation of subepithelial space, sloughing of the epithelial layer, hemorrhage and hypertrophy of the mucous cells. Causes and impact of these cellular alterations affecting survival of the fish have been discussed展开更多
Short-term overseas study tours, as a new type of cross-cultural autonomy education in the era of globalization, aims to help students improve their intercultural communication competence through tourism and cultural ...Short-term overseas study tours, as a new type of cross-cultural autonomy education in the era of globalization, aims to help students improve their intercultural communication competence through tourism and cultural learning. Many studies' subjects are concentrated on the higher learning institutions. However, few of them are concerned about application-oriented university students' ICC. So the behavior and role of students' ICC in the overseas study tours in 2016 and 2017 in one of the application-oriented universities in Zhejiang province becomes the main focus. It exams from three aspects: intercultural attitudes, knowledge and behaviors. Basically, students benefit a lot from study tours, especially in the aspect of practical communication, among which, they change from shy, inexperienced learners to be brave, confident, and skilled in the tours. Also, considering the problems of host school are existed, the suggestions proposed by participants that practical courses of destination countries had better be arranged for students to understand and adapt to it beforehand. Besides, more communication and interactions between students and teachers should be increased to create a more active and relaxed classroom atmosphere, which contribute to mobilize students' initiative and enthusiasm to better become a complementary influence to promote students' ICC.展开更多
Objective To discuss the postoperative curative effects of two surgical techniques of minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA) using metal-on-metal largediameter and conventional diameter femoral head for the e...Objective To discuss the postoperative curative effects of two surgical techniques of minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA) using metal-on-metal largediameter and conventional diameter femoral head for the elderly patients展开更多
River bending is the major effect responsible for bed topography and bank changes.In this study,fluid velocity(measured by a three-dimensional Doppler advanced point current meter)and bed topographical data have been ...River bending is the major effect responsible for bed topography and bank changes.In this study,fluid velocity(measured by a three-dimensional Doppler advanced point current meter)and bed topographical data have been collected in 40 sections of an experimental model.The whole flume was composed of an organic glass bend,upstream and downstream water tanks,two transition straight sections,a circulation pump,and a connection pipeline.Each section has been found to be characterized by a primary circulation and a small reverse circulation,with some sections even presenting three more or more circulation structures.The minimum circulation intensity has been detected in proximity to the top of the curved channel,while a region with small longitudinal velocity has been observed near the concave bank of each bend,corresponding to the flat bed formed after a short period of scouring.The maximum sediment deposition and scour depth in the presence of a uniform distribution of living flexible vegetation within 10 cm of the flume wall have been found to be smaller than those observed in the tests conducted without vegetation.展开更多
文摘On February 6,2025,Branko Balon,President of the Croatia-China Friendship Association for Cultural,Scientific and Economic Cooperation and Professor at the VSITE College of Information Technology in Zagreb.
文摘Missed Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) visits have contributed to the delayed achievement of elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Missed visits promote attrition from prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV program and antiretroviral drug resistance. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of missed PMTCT visits and its associated predictors. A descriptive cross sectional survey was carried out at a District Hospital in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe. Fifty-three women completed closed-ended questionnaires pertaining to PMTCT visits and exposure to PMTCT activities. A total of 24.5% missed at least one scheduled PMTCT visit. Statistically significant predictors of not missing a PMTCT visit were satisfaction with family support (β = −0.73, p = 0.029) and level of satisfaction with PMTCT services (β = −0.00076;p = 0.04). The number of days by which scheduled visits were missed were inversely correlated with visit number (β = −2.99, p = 0.04). Enhanced family support and quality improvement to improve patient satisfaction may reduce missed visits. Availing women with a more active role in PMTCT may also reduce the prevalence of missed visits.
基金This project was supported by grants from Hubei Province Health and Family Planning Scientific Research Project,China(No.WJ2017Q023)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(No.2016CFB356).
文摘Laparoscopic hepatectomy(LH)is a newly developed technique associated with advantages as open surgery,but the study on outcome of liver function recovery was scarce.This preliminary report was aimed to comparatively assess the short?term outcomes between LH and open hepatectomy(OH)for primary hepatocellular carcinoma(PHC).This study retrospectively analyzed the demographic data and short-term outcomes of 81 patients who underwent LH or OH for the primary treatment of PHC between Oct.2017 and May 2018 at Union Hospital,Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology(China).A total of 81 PHC patients who received major liver resection were enrolled.There were 38(47%)patients in the LH group and 43(53%)patients in the OH group.The operative time was significantly longer(373.53±173.38 vs.225.43±55.08,P<0.01),and hospital stay(17.34±5.93 vs.21.70±6.89,P=0.003),exhaust time(2.32±0.62 vs.3.07±0.59,P<0.01)and defecation time(2.92±0.78 vs.3.63±0.58,P<0.01)were significantly shorter in LH group than in OH group.The recovery of liver function was significantly faster in LH group,including higher serum albumin(P=0.002),higher ratio of albumin/globulin(P=0.029)and lower direct bilirubin(P=0.001)than in OH group.It is suggested that LH can serve as a fast recovery and cheap surgical procedure in the treatment of PHC,which is safe and feasible.
文摘Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was used for the peripheral iridotomy in 68 cases(80 eyes) of primary angle closed glaucoma. The average number of laser shots is 20.5(1～127 shots), and the average shot energy is 2.5 mJ(0.9～5.6mJ). The successful rate of iris penetration is about 97.6%. The size of the iris hole is not smaller than 0.2mm^2. The kind of the iris is the most important factor that causes the marked variation in laser shots and in laser shot energy. The main complications of Nd:YAG laser iridotomy p...
文摘In order to test the reliability of γ-GT foci(γ-glutamyltranspeptidase positive hepatocyticfoci) as a preneoplastic marker in AFB-inducedhepatocarcinogenesis, this experiment was car-ried out for a long period after a short-term invivo test model of AFB-induced hepatocarcino-
文摘Nowadays, company visit seems to be a growing and changing market. Firms have switched from transactional marketing, the aim of which is to do business, to relationship marketing, which takes into consideration the customer as a real person. Finns now understand that in order to do business, customers must be well treated. Customer satisfaction is therefore very important, and that is the reason why managers are now opening their companies to customers. However, opening finns to the public cannot be improvised. This requires even now high technical tools. The purpose of this paper is to show how to implement successfully and effectively the company visit on a territory. In the first part, we define what company visit is. In the second part, we analyze the perspectives of six territorial advisers from several chambers of commerce （the body responsible for assisting companies in France）. Thanks to their expertise, it is possible atter analysing their discourse to propose methods to better develop company visits.
文摘Histopathological effects of sublethal (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 ppm) and lethal (0.5, 1.0 ppm)solutions of mercuric chloride (HgCl2) have been studied on the gills of the air breathing catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis at the intervals ranging from 6h to 15 days. Thickening of the epithelium, swelling and hyperplasia of the mucous cells, fusion of secondary lamellae, formation of interlamellar bridge and deposition of mucous over the entire surface are some noteworthy features of mercury poisoning in sublethal concentrations. Acute pathological manifestations are formation of subepithelial space, sloughing of the epithelial layer, hemorrhage and hypertrophy of the mucous cells. Causes and impact of these cellular alterations affecting survival of the fish have been discussed
文摘Short-term overseas study tours, as a new type of cross-cultural autonomy education in the era of globalization, aims to help students improve their intercultural communication competence through tourism and cultural learning. Many studies' subjects are concentrated on the higher learning institutions. However, few of them are concerned about application-oriented university students' ICC. So the behavior and role of students' ICC in the overseas study tours in 2016 and 2017 in one of the application-oriented universities in Zhejiang province becomes the main focus. It exams from three aspects: intercultural attitudes, knowledge and behaviors. Basically, students benefit a lot from study tours, especially in the aspect of practical communication, among which, they change from shy, inexperienced learners to be brave, confident, and skilled in the tours. Also, considering the problems of host school are existed, the suggestions proposed by participants that practical courses of destination countries had better be arranged for students to understand and adapt to it beforehand. Besides, more communication and interactions between students and teachers should be increased to create a more active and relaxed classroom atmosphere, which contribute to mobilize students' initiative and enthusiasm to better become a complementary influence to promote students' ICC.
文摘Objective To discuss the postoperative curative effects of two surgical techniques of minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA) using metal-on-metal largediameter and conventional diameter femoral head for the elderly patients
基金supported in part by the Special Fund for Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses of Central Public Welfare Scientific Research Institutes under Grant TKS20210103the Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Ocean Observation Technology,Ministry of Natural Resources of China(2021klootA06).
文摘River bending is the major effect responsible for bed topography and bank changes.In this study,fluid velocity(measured by a three-dimensional Doppler advanced point current meter)and bed topographical data have been collected in 40 sections of an experimental model.The whole flume was composed of an organic glass bend,upstream and downstream water tanks,two transition straight sections,a circulation pump,and a connection pipeline.Each section has been found to be characterized by a primary circulation and a small reverse circulation,with some sections even presenting three more or more circulation structures.The minimum circulation intensity has been detected in proximity to the top of the curved channel,while a region with small longitudinal velocity has been observed near the concave bank of each bend,corresponding to the flat bed formed after a short period of scouring.The maximum sediment deposition and scour depth in the presence of a uniform distribution of living flexible vegetation within 10 cm of the flume wall have been found to be smaller than those observed in the tests conducted without vegetation.
