Safety and Efficacy of Vinorelbine in the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Lung cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) constitutes the majority (more than 80%) of lung cancer diagnoses. Systemic therapy, with either cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or targeted therapies, has been established to provide benefit to patients with NSCLC in both the adjuvant and advanced disease settings. Vinorelbine, a semi-synthetic vinca-alkaloid has been extensively tested alone and in combination with other cytotoxic or targeted agents in the treatment of NSCLC. Its safety has been well established with neutropenia, anemia, nausea, and vomiting being the most frequently encountered toxicities. The data defining the risks and benefits of vinorelbine in the treatment of NSCLC will be summarized

Kopen van oorlogsobligaties in de Verenigde Staten, 1943

Social psychology of a war bond drive/ a study in mass persuasion on the occasion of the Kate Smith marathon, September 21th 1943. General views on and effects of a long radio broadcast by Kate Smith to stimulate the buying of war bonds / patriotism / opinions on and knowledge about the radio-program of Kate Smith / previous campaigns / listening to radio broadcasting / attitude towards inequality in income / attitude towards buying bonds. Background variables: basic characteristics/ household characteristics/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ social class/ consumption of durable

Edwards revisited: Technical control in call centres

Call centres represent a new strategy by capital to reduce unit labour costs. While this strategy has been applied to many different types of work, it is particularly successful in cutting costs in routine interactive service encounters. Telebank, the case study research site, is one of four integrated call centres throughout the UK. Data collection includes taped semi-structured interviews with customer service representatives and managers as well as non-participant observation of recruitment, training and the labour process. This article argues that management has developed a new form of structural control. Theoretically this draws heavily on Edwards's concept of technical control, but not only is this shown to be extended and modified, it is also combined with bureaucratic control, which influences the social structure of the workplace. Contrary to Edwards such systems are not distinct; rather they are blended together in the process of institutionalizing control. Part of the rationale for this is to camouflage control, to contain conflict by making control a product of the system rather than involving direct confrontation between management and workers. Despite such attempts the struggle for transforming labour power into profitable labour remains, and the article ends by exploring confrontation between workers and managers and worker agency more generally

Visually handicapped people 1980

To determine expectations of and opinions on Bartimeus. Social functioning of former residents of Bartimeus as evaluation of institute's policy. Details on visual handicap / participation in organizations for visually handicapped / religious and political interest / details on occupation / job satisfaction / working conditions / unemployment / housing and neighbourhood situation / contact with neighbours / friends / leisure / vacation / attitude to life and handicap / evaluation of stay in Bartimeus ( institute for blind children ) education, contacts, information about work, welfare institutions, marriage etc. / opinion on after-care of Bartimeus. Background variables: basic characteristics/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ place of work/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ politics/ religion/ organizational membershi