Neurocysticercosis in patients presenting with epilepsy at St Elizabeth’s Hospital, Lusikisiki

Objective. To survey the prevalence of neurocysticercosis in patients treated for epilepsy in Lusikisiki, E Cape.Design. This was a descriptive study. Variables considered were age, gender, symptoms and type of seizure, serological data,  electroencephalogram and computed tomography (CT) findings, treatment, and ownership of pigs. Prevalence and risk assessment were determined by statistical analysis. Subjects and setting. 113 patients presenting with epilepsy at St Elizabeth’s Hospital, Lusikisiki, E Cape.Outcome measures. Prevalence of neurocysticercosis in patientspresenting with epilepsy.Results. CT scans indicated that 61.1% of the patients hadneurocysticercosis-associated epilepsy, the prevalence beinghighest in the 10 - 19-year-old age group (12.4% of the total).Neuro-imaging studies showed that calcified lesions were frequent, while active lesions were often associated with positive serological results. Non-commercial pig farming was not a significant risk factor for neurocysticercosis in the sample studied.Conclusion. Neurocysticercosis was common in patientspresenting with and undergoing treatment for epilepsy

Entrepreneurship and Human Development: An International Analysis

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the impact on human development of rates of innovative entrepreneurship and necessity entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach – Our empirical study is based on samples from countries with information about rates of entrepreneurship, human development, and social progress. The data are analyzed by means of pooled least squares and panel data techniques. Findings – Innovative entrepreneurship improves the quality of life in the dimensions measured by the Social Progress Index and Modified Human Development Index. Necessity entrepreneurship does not favor an increase of human development, at least in the dimensions measured by the two indexes, since this is a subsistence entrepreneurship type. Originality/value – This study presents new evidence that contributes to the knowledge on how entrepreneurship improves quality of life. Keywords – human development, innovative entrepreneurship, necessity entrepreneurship, capability approach

Enfermos hospitalarios y custodia policial

[ES] Se explica la conflictividad inicial que supuso la asignación, en 1990 al Hospital Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu de San Sebastián, de la asistencia a los enfermos procedentes de la Prisión provincial de Martutene. Asimismo, se expone el Protocolo Asistencial aprobado para solucionar estos problemas, y la mejora que ha supuesto respecto a la situación anterior.[EU] Lan honek 1990garren urtean Donostiako Arantzazuko Andra Mariren Hospitaleari Martuteneko presondegitik zetozen espetxeratu gaixoen zaintza ezarri zitzaionean sortutako arazoak adiemzten ditu. Baita ere, arazo hauek konpontzeko zaintzarako onartutako Protokoloa eta lehenagoko egoerari dagokionez suposatu duen hobekuntza aztertzen da.[FR] On explique le conflit initial qui originait l'assignation, à l'année 1990 à l'Hópital Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu à Saint-Sebastien, de l'assistance aux malades en provenance de la Prison provinciale de Martutene. Aussi, on expose le Protocole d'Assistance aprouvé pour résoudre ces problemes et l'amélioration qu'a impliqué par rappot à la situation antérieure[EN] This work explains the initial conflict when, in 1990, the San Sebastian Hospital. Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu, started assisting ill persons coming from the Provincial Prison of Martutene. Moreover, it presents the Assistance Protocol adopted to solve these problems and the improvement that has brought about regarding the former situation

Controle da hipercolesterolemia em pacientes hipertensos na área da ESF Jardim Europa, Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais

Um dos principais problemas de saúde diagnosticados na área da estratégia de saúde da família Jardim Europa foi na hipercolesterolemia em pacientes com hipertensão arterial sistêmica. Observou-se a dificuldade no controle do colesterol em níveis considerados adequados em uma grande quantidade de usuários devido ao uso incorreto dos medicamentos e uma alimentação inadequada. Foi importante avaliar e elaborar um plano de intervenção com o objetivo de controlar a hipercolesterolemia em pacientes com hipertensão arterial sistêmica, o qual visa contribuir para melhora da qualidade de saúde. O presente trabalho foi realizado através de três etapas: revisão de literatura diagnóstico situacional, e elaboração do plano de intervenção, seguindo o método do planejamento estratégico situacional. A revisão da literatura foi feita a partir de uma pesquisa online através do acesso ao centro de informação da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), da base de dados: Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCiELO). Dentro das principais propostas apresentadas foram aumentar o conhecimento acerca da hipercolesterolemia, adoção ao modo e estilos de vida saudáveis pelos pacientes em estudo, aumentar o atendimento dos pacientes com fatores de riscos e aumentar a realização de atividades de promoção e prevenção em saúde. Como resultado, este trabalho pretende ser uma ferramenta útil no auxilio da equipe de saúde, a instrumentalizando para lidar com os problemas do dia a dia da unidade como o empoderamento da população, através de ações de promoção e prevenção da saúde, e assim ter uma população mais consciente e informada, pretendendo diminuir o número de pessoas que fazem uso excessivo de gorduras e sal

Effects of Information and Communication Technology Usage by Individuals, Businesses, and Government on Human Development: An International Analysis

The effects of information and communication technology (ICT) on development have been studied primarily from the perspective of their contributions to a country's economic growth. However, ICT can offer individuals much more than just monetary income it can improve many aspects of their quality of life. In fact, according to the human development paradigm, income is only one resource that helps individuals to satisfy their economic needs. Using the capabilities approach as a theoretical framework, this study applied data panel technique to a sample of 145 countries to investigate how the use and adoption of ICT, by individuals, enterprises, and governments, affects human development, as measured by the Social Progress Index and Human Development Index (HDI). The results show that regardless of a country's level of development, the individual use of ICT has a positive impact on human development; especially on the dimensions measured by HDI (having a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and having a decent standard of living). Furthermore, the use of ICTs for commercial purposes has a positive impact on human development at the global level, but if we make the analysis considering only developed countries, the relationship of this variable with human development is no longer signi cant. Regarding the impact of government use of ICT on human development, it has been veri ed that it is signi cant on developed countries. This study can be used as a tool by policymakers, especially in developing countries, to reinforce their intentions to support the use and implementation of ICTs

Proyecto de construcción de 10 viviendas, local comercial y 2 sotanos. c/Nueva, 4. Cuellar (Segovia).

El objetivo de este proyecto es la elaboración y desarrollo de un proyecto de construcción de un edificio plurifamiliar de 10 viviendas, local comercial y 2 sótanos, situado en la localidad de Cuéllar (Segovia). La edificación consta de dos plantas sótanos; en planta “Sótano 2” se ubica 5 plazas de garaje, los trasteros asignados a cada vivienda y cuarto de máquinas de montacargas y maquinaria del ascensor, y en planta “Sótano 1” se ubican otras 5 plazas de garaje, el cuarto de instalaciones eléctricas y el almacén del local sin uso previsto. La planta baja está constituida por un portal de acceso, cuarto de basuras, cuarto destinado a instalaciones de fontanería, una sala de reuniones por la cual se accede a un área comunitaria ajardinada y un local sin uso previsto. A continuación se disponen el resto de plantas de viviendas organizadas en torno a la escalera. En total hay cuatro plantas de viviendas. En la planta primera y segunda hay en cada una de ellas dos viviendas y un apartamento. En la planta tercera y cuarto hay dos viviendas y dos apartamentos tipo dúplex

Carbo vegetabilis at 30 CH and Belacol 100 in the treatment of swine diarrhea

Carbo vegetabilis at 30 HC, a homeopathic remedy, and Belacol 100, were economic and clinically compared in treating piglets with diarrhea. A sample of eighty 10-day old animals with an initial mean weight of 2.6 kg distrib- uted into two groups was studied. Group I received ten sublingual drops of Carbo vegetabilis at 30 HC every 12 hours for five days, while Group II was orally administered 260 mg/kg of Belacol 100 for five days. A chi-square test of 5 % significance and an analysis of variance (ANOVA) were performed. Piglet appetite showed no significant differences on the third and fifth days under treatment; however, weight gain was highly significant (P < 0.001) in those homoeopathically treated. On the other hand, this therapy proved to be more economic than the conventional one

Desarrollo de hormigones autocompactables de resistencia media (HAC-RM) en Colombia

[ES] La necesidad de mayor durabilidad en las estructuras y por tanto, un material más denso y compacto, amigable con el medio ambiente, con menores costes de mantenimiento y protección, ha encontrado con el desarrollo del Hormigón Autocompactable (HAC) en el mundo, una excelente alternativa. El uso del HAC, arroja resultados convincentes, evidenciando eficiencia, rapidez, seguridad, sostenibilidad y economía en procesos constructivos y mejora del entorno laboral. Es así, como la construcción civil en Colombia, demanda la implementación de HACs de Resistencia Media-Baja (HAC-RM, 30MPa45MPa), convirtiéndose en la primera opción que garantiza un hormigón fluido (H.F); sin problemas de segregación o exudación y principalmente por sus propiedades en estado fresco. De ahí que en Colombia y en el Laboratorio de Estructuras (LABEST) de la Facultad de Minas de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia-Sede Medellín, se promoviera el desarrollo del HAC-RM, con excelentes resultados validados para firmas como ACCIONA de España, Expo-Camacol en Colombia, entre otros; encontrándose hoy por hoy, en protección vía patente en Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio.De La Cruz Morales, C.; Tamayo Galeano, A. (2018). Desarrollo de hormigones autocompactables de resistencia media (HAC-RM) en Colombia. En HAC 2018. V Congreso Iberoamericano de hormigón autocompactable y hormigones especiales. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 639-648. https://doi.org/10.4995/HAC2018.2018.5548OCS63964