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Inland Water Quality Assessment - A Joint European Masters Programme
At present, there is a European shortage of personnel qualified to adequately address the comprehensive scientific and regulatory requirements of the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The joint Masters programme described in this paper will provide students with the requisite expert knowledge and skills to progress the implementation of the WFD. Its development was financially supported by the European Commission because of its specific goal of producing qualified personnel in relation to the implementation of the WFD. Since its proposed structure acknowledges the educational intent of the Bologna Accord, it thereby provides a useful template for structuring a Masters degree-level programme in accordance with Bologna principlesVytauto Didžiojo universitetasŽemės ūkio akademij
Inland water quality assessment: a joint European masters programme
At present, there is a European shortage of personnel qualified to adequately address the
comprehensive scientific and regulatory requirements of the Water Framework Directive
(WFD). The joint Masters programme described in this paper will provide students with the
requisite expert knowledge and skills to progress the implementation of the WFD. Its
development was financially supported by the European Commission because of its specific
goal of producing qualified personnel in relation to the implementation of the WFD. Since its proposed structure acknowledges the educational intent of the Bologna Accord, it thereby provides a useful template for structuring a Masters degree-level programme in accordance with Bologna principles
Management of dyslipidaemia in patients with coronary heart disease: Results from the ESC-EORP EUROASPIRE V survey in 27 countries
WOS: 000468732700018PubMed ID: 31054483Background and aims: One of the objectives of the ESC-EORP EUROASPIRE V survey is to determine how well European guidelines on the management of dyslipidaemias are implemented in coronary patients. Methods: Standardized methods were used by trained technicians to collect information on 7824 patients from 130 centers in 27 countries, from the medical records and at a visit at least 6 months after hospitalization for a coronary event. All lipid measurements were performed in one central laboratory. Patients were divided into three groups: on high-intensity LDL-C-lowering-drug therapy (LLT), on low or moderate-intensity LLT and on no LLT. Results: At the time of the visit, almost half of the patients were on a high-intensity LLT. Between hospital discharge and the visit, LLT had been reduced in intensity or interrupted in 20.8% of the patients and had been started or increased in intensity in 11.7%. In those who had interrupted LLT or had reduced the intensity, intolerance to LLT and the advice of their physician were reported as the reason why in 15.8 and 36.8% of the cases, respectively. LDL-C control was better in those on a high-intensity LLT compared to those on low or moderate intensity LLT. LDL-C control was better in men than women and in patients with self-reported diabetes. Conclusions: The results of the EUROASPIRE V survey show that most coronary patients have a less than optimal management of LDL-C. More professional strategies are needed, aiming at lifestyle changes and LLT adapted to the need of the individual patient.ESC - EORP; AmgenAmgen; Eli LillyEli Lilly; PfizerPfizer; SanofiSanofi-Aventis; Ferrer; Novo NordiskNovo NordiskThe EUROASPIRE V survey was carried out under the auspices of the ESC - EORP. Since the start of EORP, the following companies have supported the programme: Amgen, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Sanofi, Ferrer and Novo Nordisk. The sponsors of the EUROASPIRE surveys had no role in the design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, decision to publish, or writing the manuscript
Management of dyslipidaemia in patients with coronary heart disease: Results from the ESC-EORP EUROASPIRE V survey in 27 countries
Background and aims: One of the objectives of the ESC-EORP EUROASPIRE V
survey is to determine how well European guidelines on the management of
dyslipidaemias are implemented in coronary patients.
Methods: Standardized methods were used by trained technicians to
collect information on 7824 patients from 130 centers in 27 countries,
from the medical records and at a visit at least 6 months after
hospitalization for a coronary event. All lipid measurements were
performed in one central laboratory. Patients were divided into three
groups: on high-intensity LDL-C-lowering-drug therapy (LLT), on low or
moderate-intensity LLT and on no LLT.
Results: At the time of the visit, almost half of the patients were on a
high-intensity LLT. Between hospital discharge and the visit, LLT had
been reduced in intensity or interrupted in 20.8\% of the patients and
had been started or increased in intensity in 11.7\%. In those who had
interrupted LLT or had reduced the intensity, intolerance to LLT and the
advice of their physician were reported as the reason why in 15.8 and
36.8\% of the cases, respectively. LDL-C control was better in those on
a high-intensity LLT compared to those on low or moderate intensity LLT.
LDL-C control was better in men than women and in patients with
self-reported diabetes.
Conclusions: The results of the EUROASPIRE V survey show that most
coronary patients have a less than optimal management of LDL-C. More
professional strategies are needed, aiming at lifestyle changes and LLT
adapted to the need of the individual patient