women s cardiovascular health prevention what have we learned so far ∗

... is the mainstay of efforts to prevent perinatal HIV transmission [22] Viral load suppression has also been proposed as a strategy to reduce sexual transmission, in recognition of the strong association ... discrimination is associated with lower uptake of HIV testing and less willingness to disclose positive results [54] Recent data from the French ANRS VESPA study based on a large representative sample ... French Agency for Aids Research and viral hepatitis (ANRS) for their support as well as our association partners (Association Française de réduction des risques, Act-Up Paris, réseau Afrique 2000,...

Ngày tải lên: 20/06/2014, 08:20

... between B cells and T cells is an essential step in T-cell-dependent immune responses, including autoimmune responses Salivary gland epithelial cells in pSS have been shown to express HLA class ... flow rates in primary Sjögren s syndrome (pSS) patients Normal values are derived from historic controls (n = 36) SM/SL, submandibular/ sublingual glands; UWS, unstimulated whole saliva *Significant ... pSS [20] The role of IFNα is discussed in the next section IFNα in primary Sjögren s syndrome: a doubleedged sword? There is increasing interest in the role of IFNα in pSS First, case reports...

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 15:22

... of asthma but also to the use of a composite measure to define asthma control in future studies, which would allow better comparisons of study results and treatment modalities.2 The use of single ... improvement across all groups, suggesting a steroid effect The study results also show that the high doses used contributed to a measurable clinical benefit, as a greater proportion of patients achieved ... criteria as markers of response to treatment favours a positive response whereas a composite measurement of asthma control is more stringent The latter may be a truer measurement of asthma control,...

Ngày tải lên: 08/08/2014, 20:23

... (Genoscope, Evry, France) using an iterative assembly process that uses cosmid sequencing data as a seed for building genome assemblies This process has the advantage of being able to assemble larger and ... previously examined in this environment These functional identifications and sequence distributions could also be used as ‘environmental genomic tags’ (or EGTs, by analogy with ESTs, expressed sequence ... drainage, respectively The results show that the high-nutrient environment (Wisconsin farm soil) contains many more species than the low-nutrient environment This breadth of species diversity makes it...

Ngày tải lên: 14/08/2014, 14:22

... Bernie Madoff 25 TCDN Some Lessons from the Financial Crisis What have we learned about market efficiency from the financial crisis? The short answer is: some things we should have known beforehand ... reason for the losses EMH = 14 TCDN What the crisis tells us about the efficient markets theory? Does the rapid and substantial fall in prices that occurred across countries and asset classes ... because it already is reflected in prices 17 TCDN What Doesn’t the EMH Say?  The EMH has been the subject of so much misunderstanding that outlining some of the things the hypothesis does not say...

Ngày tải lên: 14/07/2015, 11:45

... dài Some Lessons from the Financial Crisis Một s học từ khủng hoảng tài So, what have we learned about market efficiency from the financial crisis? The Vậy, học thị short answer is: some things ... markets and real asset markets • The EMH also is silent on the issue of investor taxes In reality, many investors pay taxes on dividends and capital gains, with some offsets for capital losses The ... transitory shocks As was made painfully clear during 2008, aggregate system-wide risk accelerates rapidly when correlations across asset returns rise Investors are unable to diversify system-wide...

Ngày tải lên: 14/07/2015, 11:49

... family In some families, talking about your feelings or seeking help is considered taboo In many cultures, mental illness is something that you just don’t discuss For these reasons, women can ... can sometimes block the way when we need help for mental health problems The way we were raised often shapes how we express feelings We sometimes feel uncomfortable talking about problems outside ... friends when we are sick or hurt, we might prefer to keep mental health problems a secret It isn’t hard to see why There is still shame associated with mental illness We fear what we not understand...

Ngày tải lên: 22/03/2014, 11:20

... in screening studies is the emphasis on adequate training for health- care professionals and access to useful resources and referrals to respond appropriately Screening is one response that raises ... non-abused women This study s findings, which the author cautions should be seen as exploratory and hypothesis-generating in nature, support research which suggests a stress- Australian Domestic and ... Clearinghouse Topic Paper: Domestic Violence and Women s Physical Health response theory of abuse Women in abusive relationships suffer from fear and stress which may result in long-term health problems...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... postpartum psychiatric caseness 10% depressive illness, anxiety disorders Results General Health Questionnaire 28, Psychiatric Assessment Schedule at 6–8 weeks postpartum Goldberg s Standardised ... in some Broader social factors are also associated with depression after childbirth Poor social support, including having few friends or confiding relationships and lack of assistance in crises, ... infectious diseases; information needs; access to health system and services and the training and skill of health workers The most prominent risks to life are identified as those directly associated...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 10:20

... physical symptoms such as bloating and breast tenderness as well as depressive symptoms Oral contraceptives have numerous health advantages, such as prevention of bone loss and decreased risks ... work or school) C The disturbance is not merely an exacerbation of the symptoms of another disorder, such as major depressive disorder, panic disorder, dysthymic disorder, or a personality disorder ... Migraine Systemic lupus erythematosus Irritable bowel syndrome Epilepsy Fibrocystic breast disease Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 17 Treatment Strategies Nonpharmacological Treatments Reassurance...

Ngày tải lên: 15/02/2014, 02:20

... Robustness checks One possible objection to our results reported so far is that banks set simultaneously both prices and quantities The first robustness check is therefore to see if results are ... demand we define the following variables: i) Firm s size and business legal structure We distinguish between small businesses (SMALL_FIRM; i.e firms with less than 20 employees) and other firms since ... liquidity to survive one month of stressed funding conditions The NSFR addresses the mismatches between the maturity of a bank s assets and that of its liabilities We also control for other bank-specific...

Ngày tải lên: 17/02/2014, 03:20

... (deposits) and asset prices Increases in wealth tend to raise the demand for money (wealth effect) However, higher expected returns on risky assets, such as equity and real estate, as well as a ... individual phases also differ between both cycles The contraction phase of the financial cycle lasts several years, while business cycle recessions generally not exceed one year In fact, as discussed further ... model it satisfactorily, and considers its policy implications In the discussion of policy, the essay pays special attention to the bust phase, which is less well explored and raises much more...

Ngày tải lên: 17/02/2014, 21:20

... The Gender and Disaster Sourcebook This sourcebook addresses the link between gender and disaster risk It presents lessons learned in the field of disaster preparedness and response regarding gender ... http://www.nimh.nih.gov /health/ publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-a-real-illness/summary.shtml Always Embarrassed: Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) An easy-to-read booklet on social phobia that explains what it is, ... disorders, which carry the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses.19 Eating disorders frequently are associated with other psychiatric disorders, such as depression, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 13:20

... postpartum psychiatric caseness 10% depressive illness, anxiety disorders Results General Health Questionnaire 28, Psychiatric Assessment Schedule at 6–8 weeks postpartum Goldberg s Standardised ... in some Broader social factors are also associated with depression after childbirth Poor social support, including having few friends or confiding relationships and lack of assistance in crises, ... infectious diseases; information needs; access to health system and services and the training and skill of health workers The most prominent risks to life are identified as those directly associated...

Ngày tải lên: 06/03/2014, 02:20

... menopause The most common symptoms of menopause are hot flashes and night sweats The lack of ovarian estrogens appears associated with the onset of several postmenopausal diseases, most notably osteoporosis ... www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/jada/reports/report_bisphosphonate.pdf) Go to www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/osteonecrosis.asp for additional information Systemic osteoporosis and its effect on oral bone loss Since osteoporosis is a systemic ... FOREWORD Women s Oral Health Issues has been developed by the American Dental Association s Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations (CAPIR) Women s Oral Health Issues is one...

Ngày tải lên: 22/03/2014, 10:20

... multidimensional and espouses a social model of health It defines health as ‘a positive concept emphasising social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.’ The emphasis of the social ... disorders are higher in lower socioeconomic groups because persons with the disorders, or with other personal characteristics predisposing towards the disorders, are selected down into these ... schistosomiasis and those diseases which have particularly adverse psychosocial consequences for women because they carry social stigma and alter physical appearance, such as tuberculosis, lymphatic...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 12:20

... The conservative social mores that discourage extramarital sex also discourage open discussion of sexuality, condoms, STIs, and HIV/AIDS But open, frank dialogue is key to addressing STIs and ... childbirth, is difficult to evaluate accurately in less developed countries, especially since women themselves may not recognize the symptoms Prevalence of low birth weight is sometimes used to assess maternal ... conservative societies, requires strong commitments on the part of governments as well as nongovernmental health and human rights advocates Although reproductive health issues are sensitive topics for...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 14:20

... The conservative social mores that discourage extramarital sex also discourage open discussion of sexuality, condoms, STIs, and HIV/AIDS But open, frank dialogue is key to addressing STIs and ... childbirth, is difficult to evaluate accurately in less developed countries, especially since women themselves may not recognize the symptoms Prevalence of low birth weight is sometimes used to assess maternal ... conservative societies, requires strong commitments on the part of governments as well as nongovernmental health and human rights advocates Although reproductive health issues are sensitive topics for...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 16:20

... physicians, obstetricians-gynecologists, cardiologists, ER physicians, emergency medical service (EMS) personnel, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavioral practitioners, ... channels and community settings for delivering CVD prevention messages including mass media, schools, churches, Parent Teachers Associations (PTAs), malls, employers, cosmetic companies, and sports ... of Women s Heart Day included: celebrity spokespersons; panels of expert speakers on heart disease awareness, stress, nutrition, and fitness; more than 40 exhibits by national and local businesses,...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 20:20

... Could the severe cases be caused by distinct variants of the virus? It seems not: to date, viruses isolated from such patients have been indistinguishable from those isolated from mild cases There ... [13,14] It is unclear what predisposes some people to mild versus severe complications And the tissue damage shown in the animal experiments? Isn’t that also indicative of severity? That is not clear ... misleading as the symptoms are generally reminiscent of those observed with seasonal influenza infection (fever associated with upper respiratory tract illness) and even seasonal influenza is...

Ngày tải lên: 06/08/2014, 19:21