9 research outputs found
Uncovering ED: A Qualitative Analysis of Personal Blogs Managed by Individuals with Eating Disorders
Previous studies have investigated the potential harmful effects of pro-eating disorder (ED) websites. Websites, such as personal blogs, may contain eating disorder content that may hold important information as well and must be considered. Fifteen blogs hosted by the site âTumblrâ were qualitatively analyzed. Each blog owner was anonymous and all were female. Ten main themes were extracted using grounded theory: interaction, negative self-worth, mind and body disturbances, pictures, eating disorders, suicide, diet, exercise, stats, and recovery. Additional themes also appeared in the study. Results indicate that although each individual blog is unique to its owner, common concepts existed among the majority. The implications for the information in the ED blogs and directions for future research are discussed
Optical constants, band gap, and infrared-active phonons of (LaAlOâ)<sub>0.3</sub>(SrâAlTaOâ)<sub>0.35</sub> (LSAT) from spectroscopic ellipsometry
Using spectroscopic ellipsometry, the authors determined the optical constants (complex dielectric function) for (LaAlOâ)0.3(SrâAlTaOâ) 0.35 (LSAT) from 0.01 to 6.5âeV. Above 0.5âeV, the data were described with a sum of two Tauc-Lorentz oscillators and two poles. A direct gap of 5.8â±â0.1âeV was found. An Urbach tail extends to even lower photon energies and makes the crystal opaque above 4.8âeV. Using Fourier-transform infrared ellipsometry, the lattice dynamics was studied. Nine pairs of transverse/longitudinal phonons were found and attributed to disorder in the La/Sr sublattice, ordering in the Al/Ta sublattice, and two- phonon absorptio
Implementable Strategies and Exploratory Considerations to Reduce Costs Associated with Anti-TNF Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A health care system is needed where care is based on the best available evidence and is delivered reliably, efficiently, and less expensively (best care at lower cost). In gastroenterology, anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents represent the most effective medical therapeutic option for patients with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but are very expensive and account for nearly a quarter of the cost of IBD care, representing a major area of present and future impact in direct health care costs. The ImproveCareNow Network, consisting of over 55 pediatric IBD centers, seeks ways to improve the value of care in IBD â curtailing unnecessary costs and promoting better health outcomes through systematic and incremental quality improvement initiatives. This report summarizes the key evidence to facilitate the cost-effective use of anti-TNF agents for patients with IBD. Our review outlines the scientific rationale for initiating cost-reducing measures in anti-TNF use and focuses on three implementable strategies and four exploratory considerations through practical clinical guidelines, as supported by existing evidence. Implementable strategies can be readily integrated into todayâs daily practice, while exploratory considerations can guide research to support future implementation