A research framework for developing a "Pay for Safety Scheme for Subcontractors (P[sub f]SS[sub f]S)" for better safety performance

Author name used in this publication: Michael C. H. YamRefereed conference paper2011-2012 > Academic research: refereed > Refereed conference paperVersion of RecordPublishe

Reproductive profiles and risk of breast cancer subtypes : a multi-center case-only study

Background: Previous studies have shown that reproductive factors are differentially associated with breast cancer (BC) risk by subtypes. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between reproductive factors and BC subtypes, and whether these vary by age at diagnosis. Methods: We used pooled data on tumor markers (estrogen and progesterone receptor, human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2)) and reproductive risk factors (parity, age at first full-time pregnancy (FFTP) and age at menarche) from 28,095 patients with invasive BC from 34 studies participating in the Breast Cancer Association Consortium (BCAC). In a case-only analysis, we used logistic regression to assess associations between reproductive factors and BC subtype compared to luminal A tumors as a reference. The interaction between age and parity in BC subtype risk was also tested, across all ages and, because age was modeled non-linearly, specifically at ages 35, 55 and 75 years. Results: Parous women were more likely to be diagnosed with triple negative BC (TNBC) than with luminal A BC, irrespective of age (OR for parity = 1.38, 95% CI 1.16-1.65, p = 0.0004; p for interaction with age = 0.076). Parous women were also more likely to be diagnosed with luminal and non-luminal HER2-like BCs and this effect was slightly more pronounced at an early age (p for interaction with age = 0.037 and 0. 030, respectively). For instance, women diagnosed at age 35 were 1.48 (CI 1.01-2.16) more likely to have luminal HER2-like BC than luminal A BC, while this association was not significant at age 75 (OR = 0.72, CI 0.45-1.14). While age at menarche was not significantly associated with BC subtype, increasing age at FFTP was non-linearly associated with TNBC relative to luminal A BC. An age at FFTP of 25 versus 20 years lowered the risk for TNBC (OR = 0.78, CI 0.70-0.88, p <0.0001), but this effect was not apparent at a later FFTP. Conclusions: Our main findings suggest that parity is associated with TNBC across all ages at BC diagnosis, whereas the association with luminal HER2-like BC was present only for early onset BC.Peer reviewe

Stereoscopic Three-Dimensional Visualization for Immersive and Intuitive Anatomy Learning

8th IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2016, Mumbai, India, 2-4 December 2016Conventional anatomy education makes use of twodimensional (2D) images of three-dimensional (3D) anatomical objects to illustrate their spatial locations and interrelationships. Good visual-spatial ability is needed to mentally transform or fuse multiple images that are required to understand a concept. While animations and videos are developed for anatomy learning, the presentation of 3D anatomical objects on 2D planar computer screen does not render the depth perception necessary for intuitive understanding of the spatial details and subtlety. To enhance anatomy education, a stereoscopic 3D visualization system is proposed in this paper. Depth perception is naturally rendered using active stereo technology to create an immersive learning environment which allows students to directly interact with and explore the virtual anatomical objects. In addition to translation, rotation, zooming in and out, the body parts are modeled as multi-layer objects so that the outer layers can be set to semi-transparent to expose the inner layers, while the associations between the inner and outer layers can also be depicted. A pilot study is conducted to evaluate the system usability and user interface of the proposed stereoscopic 3D visualization system. The response of the 14 healthcare students who participate in the study is positive. They appreciate the intuitiveness and flexibility offered by the system, which can facilitate anatomy learning. Feedbacks are collected to further improve the system.School of Nursing2016-2017 > Academic research: refereed > Refereed conference paperbcw

Stereoscopic three-dimensional visualization for immersive and intuitive anatomy learning

2016 IEEE Eighth International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E), 02-04 December 2016, Mumbai, India202312 bckwAccepted ManuscriptSelf-fundedPublishedGreen (AAM

The application and evaluation of advanced simulation for experiential learning in developing student’s critical thinking dispositions and skills

Oral Presentation - Education in clinical practice: O102The 3rd International Nurse Education Conference (NETNEP 2010). Sydney, Australia, 11-14 April 2010

Efecto de la combinación fungicida protectante y variedad sobre el tizón tardío [Phythopthora Infestas (Montagne) De Bary] en el cultivo de papa (Solanum tuberosum L.) en época de primera localidad La Tejera, San Nicolás, Estelí, 2008

El objetivo principal de este estudio fue el de evaluar el efecto de tres intervalos de aplicación del fungicida clorotalonil y tres variedades de papa con diferentes niveles de resistencia sobre la epidemiología y manejo del tizón tardío [Phytophthora infestans (Montagne) De Bary] en el cultivo de papa (Solanum tuberosum L.) El trabajo experimental se realizó de Julio a Octubre 2008, en la localidad “La Tejera”, municipio de San Nicolás, departamento de Estelí, localizado en las coordenadas geográficas 12º58'23” latitud norte y 86º24'21” longitud oeste, a una altura de 1,328 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Se evaluaron doce epidemias de tizón tardío que resultaron de la combinación de tres variedades de papa (Cal White, Granola y Jacqueline Lee) y cuatro tratamientos (tres intervalos de aplicación del fungicida clorotalonil y un testigo en el cual no se aplicó fungicida). Los tratamientos fueron distribuidos en bloques completos al azar. El manejo experimental fue el mismo que realiza el productor convencionalmente. Las variables epidemiológicas evaluadas fueron: severidad, área bajo la curva de progreso de la enfermedad (ABCPE) y la tasa de infección aparente (r). Además, se midieron variables climáticas como temperatura, humedad relativa y precipitaciones y se determinó el rendimiento de las variedades incluidas en el estudio. Las doce epidemias analizadas en este estudio iniciaron con varios días de diferencia, en dependencia del nivel de resistencia de la variedad y del intervalo de aplicación del fungicida protectante clorotalonil. La severidad de la enfermedad alcanzó casi el 100% en las variedades susceptibles (Cal White y Granola) en las parcelas donde no se aplicó el fungicida clorotalonil, pero el porcentaje de severidad en las parcelas tratadas disminuyó conforme el intervalo de aplicación se fue acortando. En la variedad Jacqueline Lee los porcentajes de severidad fueron bajos, incluso en las parcelas que no fueron tratadas con el fungicida clorotalonil, lo cual demuestra que esta variedad es resistente a P. infestans. Ninguno de los intervalos de aplicación (cada 4, 7 y 14 días) del fungicida clorotalonil detuvo el avance de las epidemias de tizón tardío una vez que éstas iniciaron, principalmente, en las parcelas con variedades susceptibles. El rendimiento obtenido en cada una de las variedades evaluadas fue menor al compararlo con otro estudio de validación llevado a cabo en 2007 en tres localidades de Matagalpa y Jinotega. Los resultados de este estudio const ituyen una contribución muy importante para el desarrollo de futuras estrategias encaminadas, no a la erradicación total del tizón tardío de los campos de papa y/o tomate de Nicaragua, pero si para lograr mitigar su efecto devastador sobre tan importantes cultivos tanto desde el punto de vista nutritivo como económico