A randomised controlled trial of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the management of rotator cuff related shoulder pain

Study design Multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial. Objectives To compare the effectiveness of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) as part of the management for people diagnosed with rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). Summary of background Although there is no robust evidence to support their use, omega-3 PUFAs have been recommended for those with tendinopathy due to their potential to moderate inflammation. Methods Participants with RCRSP (n=73) were randomised to take either nine MaxEPA capsules providing 1.53 g eicosapentaenoic acid, 1.04 g docosahexaenoic acid or nine matching placebo capsules containing oleic acid per day for 8 weeks. In addition, participants attended an exercise/education programme for 8 weeks. Participants were assessed at prerandomisation, 8 weeks (primary outcome point), 3 months, 6 months and 12 months (secondary outcome point). Primary outcome was the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS). Secondary outcomes included the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), Patient Specific Functional Score, Euro Qol 5D-3L, Short Form 36, global rating of change and impairment measurements. Analysis was by intention to treat. Results Difference in the change in the OSS between the two groups at 2 months was –0.1 (95% CI −2.6 to 2.5, p=0.95). The change in SPADI scores was −8.3 (95% CI −15.6 to −0.94, p=0.03, analysed by analysis of covariance adjusted for baseline) at 3 months. Conclusion Omega-3 PUFA supplementation may have a modest effect on disability and pain outcomes in RCRSP.Peer reviewedFinal Published versio

Swings and Roundabouts: Evaluating the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Act 2010, s 14

The Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Act 2010, which came into effect on 1 October 2010, could be considered the most significant change to the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act since its introduction in 1989. The new Act has two main functions: it extends the jurisdiction of the Youth Court and gives the Court a new range of orders. This paper analyses s 14 of the new Act which extends the jurisdiction to 12 and 13 year old serious and recidivist offenders. The paper assesses what problem Parliament was trying to address with this amendment. It argues that the change in jurisdiction could be said to be motivated by populist politics rather than addressing a known change in child offending. The paper then explores how s 14 changes the underlying assumptions about the level of responsibility we attribute to children. It then recommends that serious and recidivist offenders continue to be dealt with by the Family Court. The paper acknowledges, however, that changes could be made to strengthen the Family Court's existing powers to ensure children are dealt with more effectively.&nbsp

Characteristics of internet sexual offenders: a review

The review presented in this paper provides some descriptive findings regarding Internet Sex Offenders (ISOs) in comparison to contact sex offenders. In general, Internet Sex Offenders are found to be Caucasian, male, relatively young, highly educated, intelligent, and well-employed. ISOs also appear to be highly sexualised, in both their current lifestyle as well as childhood experiences as victims. ISOs can also be classified into several subgroups, such as child pornography offenders, who again are a heterogeneous group themselves. Professionals dealing with ISOs should be aware that they seem to share similar deficits with contact sex offenders but might differ in some important areas. This information should be kept in mind when reading their files, establishing treatment needs, and interpreting psychometric test results. To date no personality and risk measure is validated on this 'new' or emerging offender category, hence any results should be interpreted with caution

Senate Bill 97: Are Foreign Law Bans Helpful or Harmful for Montana?

Foreign law bans have grown increasingly prevalent in the United States in recent years. Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Tennessee have all successfully passed anti-foreign law bills. Dozens of other states have proposed similar legislation. The Montana House and Senate passed Senate Bill 97 before Governor Steve Bullock vetoed it on April 6, 2017. Bills like Senate Bill 97 have undergone fine-tuning to avoid constitutional violations of the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution. These bills incite heated, emotional testimony from local constituents, including those at Montana’s 2017 65th Legislative Session , and garner national attention. The “foreign law” mentioned in these bills should not be confused with “international law.” Under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, international law accepted by the U.S. (through Senate and Presidential approval) becomes part of American law. Foreign law, in contrast, should never be considered part of U.S. law and may only be used if it does not violate public policy

\u3cem\u3eState v. Eskew\u3c/em\u3e: “This is just like on TV” – Evaluating a Real-Life \u3cem\u3eMiranda\u3c/em\u3e Warning

(1) Did police officers’ downplaying of their Miranda warning render Ms. Eskew’s resulting waiver involuntary? (2) Did the totality of the interrogation circumstances, including officers’ misrepresentations, psychological pressure, and guilt assumption techniques, render Ms. Eskew’s confession involuntary? (3) Did the District Court err in precluding educational expert testimony regarding false confessions

Senate Bill 97: Are Foreign Law Bans Helpful or Harmful for Montana?

Foreign law bans have grown increasingly prevalent in the United States in recent years. Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Tennessee have all successfully passed anti-foreign law bills. Dozens of other states have proposed similar legislation. The Montana House and Senate passed Senate Bill 97 before Governor Steve Bullock vetoed it on April 6, 2017. Bills like Senate Bill 97 have undergone fine-tuning to avoid constitutional violations of the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution. These bills incite heated, emotional testimony from local constituents, including those at Montana’s 2017 65th Legislative Session , and garner national attention. The “foreign law” mentioned in these bills should not be confused with “international law.” Under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, international law accepted by the U.S. (through Senate and Presidential approval) becomes part of American law. Foreign law, in contrast, should never be considered part of U.S. law and may only be used if it does not violate public policy

Balancing Privacy Interests and Investigatory Interests Legislative Analysis: House Bill 147, Daniel Zolnikov, R (HD 45)

In Montana, investigation of information held on personal electronic devices is conducted through the use of “investigative subpoenas.” Montana\u27s Constitution affords citizens broader protection of their right to privacy than does the federal Constitution. In general, infringement on privacy requires a “compelling state interest.” House Bill 147 (H.R. 147) of the 65th Montana Legislative Session seeks to heighten the privacy rights of Montanans regarding electronic devices. The bill is carried by third-termer Daniel Zolnikov (R) of House District 45 in Billings, whose sponsorships generally tend to promote privacy legislation and policy. H.R. 147 would require search warrants for government entities to access data on electronic devices, rather than investigative subpoenas, on which the State currently relies. The bill allows for the same judicially-recognized exceptions to warrant requirements, and specifies exceptions for informed, affirmative consent, voluntarily disclosed data, life-threatening situations, or emergencies. At first blush, it is difficult to distinguish search warrants from investigative subpoenas, and what they mean for Montanans who increasingly depend on various electronic devices for safekeeping personal information

The Inward Quest to Elsewhere: The Hero\u27s Journey in The Giver

Lois Lowry structures the events of her well-known young adult novel The Giver on the hero’s journey cycle. The hero’s journey is not often studied in The Giver, yet its stages highlight and mirror the challenging stages common to young adult readers’ lives. The Giver also refreshes the traditional hero’s journey form by presenting a mental and emotional journey instead of the standard physical quest. This unique form creates a greater connection to The Giver’s target adolescent readers by more closely paralleling the mental and emotional realities of their lives through their journey from childhood to adulthood

Balancing Privacy Interests and Investigatory Interests Legislative Analysis: House Bill 147, Daniel Zolnikov, R (HD 45)

In Montana, investigation of information held on personal electronic devices is conducted through the use of “investigative subpoenas.” Montana\u27s Constitution affords citizens broader protection of their right to privacy than does the federal Constitution. In general, infringement on privacy requires a “compelling state interest.” House Bill 147 (H.R. 147) of the 65th Montana Legislative Session seeks to heighten the privacy rights of Montanans regarding electronic devices. The bill is carried by third-termer Daniel Zolnikov (R) of House District 45 in Billings, whose sponsorships generally tend to promote privacy legislation and policy. H.R. 147 would require search warrants for government entities to access data on electronic devices, rather than investigative subpoenas, on which the State currently relies. The bill allows for the same judicially-recognized exceptions to warrant requirements, and specifies exceptions for informed, affirmative consent, voluntarily disclosed data, life-threatening situations, or emergencies. At first blush, it is difficult to distinguish search warrants from investigative subpoenas, and what they mean for Montanans who increasingly depend on various electronic devices for safekeeping personal information