Interventional Balloon Kyphoplasty in Multiple Myeloma Patients

This poster project explains an interventional radiology (IR) procedure called Balloon Kyphoplasty (BKP). BKP is a procedure that involves the insertion of cement into the vertebral column due to vertebrae fractures throughout the spine. Vertebral fractures can happen due to a number of reasons, however, multiple myeloma is the main focus of this project. Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the second most hematological malignancy and there is no cure. MM affects several parts of the body but the most common are the skull, vertebral column, long bones, and the hip and pelvis region. There are several advantages to having BKP done. The advantages of an improved quality of life, reduced pain, and slows the progression of the disease are just a few. There are drawbacks to having this procedure done. For example, possible future fractures due to the pressure of the cement in the spine or just simply not being a candidate for this procedure due to other medical conditions and not being able to tolerate anesthesia, The poster also discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected specials procedures, this being one, and how things have been handled.https://digitalcommons.misericordia.edu/medimg_seniorposters/1005/thumbnail.jp

The Spirit of YHWH as the Charism of the Pre-Monarchic Liberators of Israel and the Theological Symbol of God’s Salvific Activity in the Book of Judges

One of the most characteristic and, at the same time, enigmatic formulas of the Book of Judges is syntagma rûaḥ YHWH, regarded as one of the oldest forms of the Old Testament pneumatology, which attempts to express the spiritual character of the salvific presence and activity of God YHWH in the history of the chosen people. This formula is used by both the authors of the original sources about the pre-monarchic liberators of Israel (Judg. 13:1; 14:6,19; 15:14), as well as their Deuteronomistic redactors (Judg. 3:10; 6:34; 11:29) who relying on the theology of the Sinai covenant and the principles of God’s retribution decided to reconstruct the era of judges. The article examines the origins and etymological and theological meaning of the Hebrew root rwḥ and the formula rûaḥ YHWH, as well as the biblical concept of God’s spirit in the broad context of ancient Middle Eastern literature and biblical traditions about judges.One of the most characteristic and, at the same time, enigmatic formulas of the Book of Judges is syntagma rûaḥ YHWH, regarded as one of the oldest forms of the Old Testament pneumatology, which attempts to express the spiritual character of the salvific presence and activity of God YHWH in the history of the chosen people. This formula is used by both the authors of the original sources about the pre-monarchic liberators of Israel (Judg. 13:1; 14:6,19; 15:14), as well as their Deuteronomistic redactors (Judg. 3:10; 6:34; 11:29) who relying on the theology of the Sinai covenant and the principles of God’s retribution decided to reconstruct the era of judges. The article examines the origins and etymological and theological meaning of the Hebrew root rwḥ and the formula rûaḥ YHWH, as well as the biblical concept of God’s spirit in the broad context of ancient Middle Eastern literature and biblical traditions about judges.Duch JHWH charyzmatem przedmonarchicznych wyzwolicieli Izraela i teologicznym symbolem zbawczej aktywności Boga w Księdze SędziówJedną z najbardziej charakterystycznych, a zarazem enigmatycznych formuł Księgi Sędziów jest syntagma rûaḥ JHWH, która równocześnie zalicza się do najstarszych form starotestamentowej pneumatologii usiłującej wyrazić duchowy charakter zbawczej obecności i aktywności Boga JHWH w dziejach narodu wybranego. Tą formułą posługują się zarówno autorzy oryginalnych źródeł o przedmonarchicznych wyzwolicielach Izraela (Sdz 13,1; 14,6.19; 15,14), jak też ich deuteronomistyczni redaktorzy (Sdz 3,10; 6,34; 11,29), którzy opierając się na teologii przymierza synajskiego i zasadach Bożej retrybucji postanowili zrekonstruować epokę sędziów. Publikacja bada pochodzenie oraz etymologiczny i teologiczny sens hebrajskiego rdzenia rwḥ i formuły rûaḥ JHWH, a także biblijną koncepcję Bożego ducha w szerokim kontekście literatury starożytnego Bliskiego Wschodu oraz biblijnych tradycji o sędziach

The Influence of Solutions Adopted at the Stage of Planning the Building Investment on the Accuracy of Cost Estimation

AbstractThe accomplishment of building investments is a long-lasting process resulting in considerable financial outlays. Crucial decisions concerning construction solutions, technology of execution, organization of construction works are taken at the stage of planning and programming. At that time it is possible to predict the budget of an undertaking when it comes to preliminary cost estimation. However, taking accidentality, uncertainty of results, appearance of factors that were not planned earlier into account, it is important to know the total value of works. The solutions adopted at the stage of planning are reflected in costs in life cycle and determine the kind and range of possible risks. PERT approach used in the paper allows to present the costs of separate stages of the whole undertaking in ranges along with the probability of appearance

The Circumcision of the Heart as a Deuteronomic Metaphor of Religious Identity of an Israelite

Circumcision is an ancient practice used in many civilizations of the Fertile Crescent and an important reference point in determining the social position and religious identity of members of royal and priestly families, as well as men from lower social classes. Nevertheless, the Israelites who made it an external sign and, later, the necessary condition of belonging to the Mosaic religion, contributed most to the deepening and spreading of the theological aspect of circumcision (Gen 17:4; 1 Macc 1:15,48,60–61). The order of the circumcision of the heart from Dt. 10:16 and 30:6 is the consequence of the theological re-reading of this ancient practice, which was undertaken by the religious circles of the post-exile era under the influence of the painful experiences of Babylonian captivity and the serious crisis of Jahvist monotheism which appeared in the seventh and sixth centuries before Christ. The appeal for circumcision of the heart is a new definition of piety based on the most important commandment of Deuteronomic theology, that is, the commandment of love of YHWH with all my heart and soul (Dt. 6:4–5), and consequently, an encouragement to cultivate a personal relationship with God modeled on the patriarchs, which is based on obedience to God’s law in exchange for His blessing and support (Dt. 6:6–12, 11:18–25, 32:46).Obrzezanie serca deuteronomiczną metaforą religijnej tożsamości Izraelity Obrzezanie to starożytna praktyka stosowana w wielu cywilizacjach Żyznego Półksiężyca i ważny punkt odniesienia w określaniu pozycji społecznej i tożsamości religijnej członków rodów królewskich i kapłańskich, a także mężczyzn z niższych warstw społecznych. Do pogłębienia i promocji teologicznego aspektu obrzezania najmocniej przyczynili się jednak Izraelici, którzy uczynili z niego zewnętrzny znak, a z czasem niezbędny warunek przynależności do religii mojżeszowej (Rdz 17,4; 1Mch 1,15.48.60-61). Nakaz obrzezania serca, o którym mowa w Pwt 10,16; 30,6, jest konsekwencją teologicznej relektury tej starożytnej praktyki, która podjęły religijne kręgi epoki powygnaniowej, pod wpływem bolesnych doświadczeń niewoli babilońskiej oraz poważnego kryzysu monoteizmu jahwistycznego, jaki zrodził się w VII i Vi wieku przed Chr. Apel o obrzezanie serca to nowa definicja pobożności żydowskiej oparta na najważniejszym przykazaniu teologii deuteronomicznej, czyli nakazu miłości JHWH z całego serca i całej duszy (Pwt 6,4-5), a w konsekwencji, to zachęta do kultywowania osobistej relacji z Bogiem na wzór patriarchów, której podstawą jest posłuszeństwo wobec  nakazów Bożego prawa w zamian za Jego błogosławieństwo i wsparcie (Pwt 6,6-12; 11,18-25; 32,46)

The role of reinforcement on cognitive control and the differences between adults and children

The purpose of this study was to examine the way in which motivation affects cognitive control in both children and adults. Cognitive control has been defined as the ability to represent and maintain goal information. Cognitive control involves basic processing abilities such as working memory, inhibition, attention, and cognitive flexibility

Selected Aspects of Determining of Building Facility Deterioration for Real Estate Valuation

AbstractDeterioration of real estate and forecast of the remaining period of its service life are important parameters for the real estate valuation process. In the literature we can find several formulas which determine the deterioration degree depending on the period length of building facility service life. However, as shown by the analysis conducted in this paper, the authors obtained the mixed results depending on the taken approach. Thus, the following questions arise: what to look for when choosing a formula and what degree of risk is associated with the determination of the deterioration degree. It is well-known that the deterioration is influenced by many factors. However for its determination it is required knowledge about its course, character and period of previous service life, carried out repairs, major repairs and modernizations, as well as used materials and durability of a building facility. From the perspective of the analyzes, it seems appropriate to take further researches towards developing of a procedure that will allow to select one of the available formulas, due to the pre-determined parameters (e.g. the quality of building facility maintenance)

On the meaning of a cut : towards a theory of editing

This thesis looks at a variety of discourses about film editing in order to explore the possibility, on the one hand, of drawing connections between them, and on the other, of addressing some of their problematic aspects. Some forms of fragmentation existed from the very beginnings of the history of the moving image, and the thesis argues that forms of editorial control were executed by early exhibitors, film pioneers, writers, and directors, as well as by a fullyfledged film editor. This historical reconstruction of how the profession of editor evolved sheds light on the specific aspects of their work. Following on from that, it is proposed that models of editing fall under two broad paradigms: of montage and continuity. These are not meant to be mutually exclusive categories, but rather umbrella terms for co-existing approaches that are governed by different principles. A re-evaluation of the concept of découpage complements this perspective. It is argued that reinstituting this notion, with its many variants, can help us think separately about issues of film form normally addressed at earlier stages of production, and conceptually distinct from the tasks of an editor. Their specificity, it is suggested, can be examined more productively by honing in on a very narrow set of procedures used in editing. The spiral model of editing proposed here is an intervention that addresses a common issue with theorising editing, the fact that the scope of the activity cuts across a number of categories related to film form. Using historical, theoretical, and pragmatic lenses, the thesis offers a new elucidation of what it is we mean when we talk about editing

Social Functioning: A Sociological Common Base for Social Work Practice

This article describes the experience of a social work mental health agency with Social Role Theory (SRT), that is an organizing concept for the delivery of its assessment and treatment program. SRT has been called the process variable of the program, meaning how services are delivered. Social functioning, a concept taken from SRT, is a treatment outcome. The overall purposes of the article are to describe the contribution of sociology to social work practice, and to advance the argument that social functioning is a common base for social work practice generally