The impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the sustainable economic development

China has become an economic giant in the world due to its mega, advanced and innovative economic policies. This research covers the same thing, which describes the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the sustainable economic development in China. We compare Chinese data with other developed and developing countries, and then we come to know that FDI proves itself a force in the economic growth of China most importantly in industrialization field. Considerable and helpful results are found for the connection of FDI with economic growth in China, and also for the sustainability of the relation.China se ha convertido en un gigante económico en el mundo debido a sus políticas económicas megas, avanzadas e innovadoras. Esta investigación cubre lo mismo, que describe el impacto de la Inversión Extranjera Directa (IED) en el desarrollo económico sostenible en China. Comparamos los datos chinos con otros países desarrollados y en desarrollo, y luego llegamos a saber que la IED demuestra ser una fuerza en el crecimiento económico de China, lo más importante en el campo de la industrialización. Se encuentran resultados considerables y útiles para la conexión de la IED con el crecimiento económico en China, y también para la sostenibilidad de la relación

Medical education in a foreign language and history-taking in the native language in Lebanon – a nationwide survey

Abstract Background With the adoption of the English language in medical education, a gap in clinical communication may develop in countries where the native language is different from the language of medical education. This study investigates the association between medical education in a foreign language and students’ confidence in their history-taking skills in their native language. Methods This cross-sectional study consisted of a 17-question survey among medical students in clinical clerkships of Lebanese medical schools. The relationship between the language of medical education and confidence in conducting a medical history in Arabic (the native language) was evaluated (n = 457). Results The majority (88.5%) of students whose native language was Arabic were confident they could conduct a medical history in Arabic. Among participants enrolled in the first clinical year, high confidence in Arabic history-taking was independently associated with Arabic being the native language and with conducting medical history in Arabic either in the pre-clinical years or during extracurricular activities. Among students in their second clinical year, however, these factors were not associated with confidence levels. Conclusions Despite having their medical education in a foreign language, the majority of students in Lebanese medical schools are confident in conducting a medical history in their native language

Methodology and technology for peripheral and central blood pressure and blood pressure variability measurement: current status and future directions - position statement of the European Society of Hypertension Working Group on blood pressure monitoring and cardiovascular variability

Office blood pressure measurement has been the basis for hypertension evaluation for almost a century. However, the evaluation of blood pressure out of the office using ambulatory or self-home monitoring is now strongly recommended for the accurate diagnosis in many, if not all, cases with suspected hypertension. Moreover, there is evidence that the variability of blood pressure might offer prognostic information that is independent of the average blood pressure level. Recently, advancement in technology has provided noninvasive evaluation of central (aortic) blood pressure, which might have attributes that are additive to the conventional brachial blood pressure measurement. This position statement, developed by international experts, deals with key research and practical issues in regard to peripheral blood pressure measurement (office, home, and ambulatory), blood pressure variability, and central blood pressure measurement. The objective is to present current achievements, identify gaps in knowledge and issues concerning clinical application, and present relevant research questions and directions to investigators and manufacturers for future research and development (primary goal).13 page(s