Manifestations Ophtalmologiques Au Cours Du Syndrome D\'apert : A Propos D\'un Cas

Introduction : Parmi les crâniosténoses, le syndrome d\'Apert demande la collaboration de plusieurs spécialistes, pour sauver ce qui peut l\'être de la fonction visuelle des patients et permettre un développement cérébral le plus proche de la normale. Observation : Nous présentons le cas d\'une jeune suivie et traitée depuis son jeune âge pour un syndrome d\'Apert. Elle a subi plusieurs interventions successives pour garder à un âge assez avancé une fonction visuelle appréciable à 3/10.Les modifications anatomiques ont inéluctablement influé sur l\'état visuel de la patiente avec une myopie forte,un astigmatisme relativement important et une atrophie papillaire partielle. Discussion : D\'origine génétique, le syndrome d\'Apert est dû à une mutation allélique du récepteur 2 d\'un facteur fibroblastique. Les signes de souffrance cérébrale sont inévitables, et l\'atrophie optique relative représente la séquelle fonctionnelle principale. Conclusion : Une prise en charge de longue haleine est nécessaire dans le syndrome d\'Apert pour espérer sauver une fonction visuelle utile.Introduction : Several craniosynostotic syndromes are described such as Apert syndrome in which collaboration between different specialists is necessary to preserve visual function and to allow normal cerebral development. Case-report : It\'s a case note of a girl with Apert syndrome. She underwent since her infancy several surgical operations. Anatomic modifications affected her visual status with a best visual acuity of 3/1O, high myopia, astigmatism and partial optic atrophy. Discussion : Apert syndrome is a genetic disorder due to a mutation in fibroblast receptor growth factor genes. Optic atrophy attributed to optic neuropathy represents the major functional sequella and the major cause of visual loss. Conclusion : Apert syndrome, like all craniosynostotic syndromes, requires a correct management in order to preserve the visual function. Keywords: craniosynostosis, Apert syndrome, decompression surgery, optic atrophy. Journal Tunisien d\'ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale Vol. 18 2007: pp. 46-4

MycoBank gearing up for new horizons.

MycoBank, a registration system for fungi established in 2004 to capture all taxonomic novelties, acts as a coordination hub between repositories such as Index Fungorum and Fungal Names. Since January 2013, registration of fungal names is a mandatory requirement for valid publication under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants (ICN). This review explains the database innovations that have been implemented over the past few years, and discusses new features such as advanced queries, registration of typification events (MBT numbers for lecto, epi- and neotypes), the multi-lingual database interface, the nomenclature discussion forum, annotation system, and web services with links to third parties. MycoBank has also introduced novel identification services, linking DNA sequence data to numerous related databases to enable intelligent search queries. Although MycoBank fills an important void for taxon registration, challenges for the future remain to improve links between taxonomic names and DNA data, and to also introduce a formal system for naming fungi known from DNA sequence data only. To further improve the quality of MycoBank data, remote access will now allow registered mycologists to act as MycoBank curators, using Citrix software

MycoBank gearing up for new horizons

MycoBank, a registration system for fungi established in 2004 to capture all taxonomic novelties, acts as a coordination hub between repositories such as Index Fungorum and Fungal Names. Since January 2013, registration of fungal names is a mandatory requirement for valid publication under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants (ICN). This review explains the database innovations that have been implemented over the past few years, and discusses new features such as advanced queries, registration of typification events (MBT numbers for lecto, epi- and neotypes), the multi-lingual database interface, the nomenclature discussion forum, annotation system, and web services with links to third parties. MycoBank has also introduced novel identification services, linking DNA sequence data to numerous related databases to enable intelligent search queries. Although MycoBank fills an important void for taxon registration, challenges for the future remain to improve links between taxonomic names and DNA data, and to also introduce a formal system for naming fungi known from DNA sequence data only. To further improve the quality of MycoBank data, remote access will now allow registered mycologists to act as MycoBank curators, using Citrix software

Building Knowledge-Based Economies in Africa: A Systematic Review of Policies and Strategies

Compared to other regions of the world, Africa is lagging in its drive toward knowledge-based economies. This study systematically reviews the literature in order to highlight the policies and strategies with which African countries can accelerate their current drive towards building knowledge-based economies. These are discussed in terms of three pillars of the World Bank’s knowledge economy framework. They are the indices for: (i) education and skilled population, (ii) information and communication technology and (iii) economic incentives and institutional regime

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat