Multiple Osteochondromas: Clinicopathological and Genetic Spectrum and Suggestions for Clinical Management

Multiple Osteochondromas is an autosomal dominant disorder characterised by the presence of multiple osteochondromas and a variety of orthopaedic deformities. Two genes causative of Multiple Osteochondromas, Exostosin-1 (EXT1) and Exostosin-2 (EXT2), have been identified, which act as tumour suppressor genes. Osteochondroma can progress towards its malignant counterpart, secondary peripheral chondrosarcoma and therefore adequate follow-up of Multiple Osteochondroma patients is important in order to detect malignant transformation early

Knowledge-Attitudes-Practices About Malaria Among Communities in Southern Benin

Malaria still remains the main public health problem in Benin. We explored the determinants that influenced malaria treatment as well as protective behaviors, to generate a framework of useful ideas as alternative strategies against malaria. A cross-sectional survey of the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) was conducted at Hozin, Vakon and Agblangandan districts in southern region of Benin. Descriptive statistics were computed and mixed logistic regression helped evaluating the relationship between frequency of each category of severity of malaria and sex group, educational level, treatment, means of self-protection against mosquitoes and identification of the cause of malaria. A significant proportion 750 (81.3%) (p<0.001) of participants stated that malaria was caused by mosquitoes. The respondents who mentioned sun as the cause of malaria, have trivialized more malaria in a proportion of about 59.30% (OR=2.67 [95% CI 1.61-4.44]) followed by those who have reported the cause of body weakness (43.68%) (OR=2.97 [95% CI 1.68-5.28]). Poor knowledge justifies the trivialization of the disease and poor management of malaria control means. National Malaria Control Programs should improve access to education, especially for women and could help improving prevention and control behaviours against malaria in communities

A multi-site single-blind clinical study to compare the effects of STAIR Narrative Therapy to treatment as usual among women with PTSD in public sector mental health settings: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Background: This article provides a description of the rationale, design, and methods of a multisite clinical trial which evaluates the potential benefits of an evidence-based psychosocial treatment, STAIR Narrative Therapy, among women with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to interpersonal violence who are seeking services in public sector community mental health clinics. This is the first large multisite trial of an evidence-based treatment for PTSD provided in the context of community settings that are dedicated to the treatment of poverty-level patient populations. Methods: The study is enrolling 352 participants in a minimum of 4 community clinics. Participants are randomized into either STAIR Narrative Therapy or Treatment As Usual (TAU). Primary outcomes are PTSD, emotion management and interpersonal problems. The study will allow a flexible application of the protocol determined by patient need and preferences. Secondary analyses will assess the relationship of outcomes to different patterns of treatment implementation for different levels of baseline symptom severity. Discussion The article discusses the rationale and study issues related to the use of a flexible delivery of a protocol treatment and of the selection of treatment as it is actually practiced in the community as the comparator. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT01488539

Incest in the 1990s: reading Anais Nin's 'Father Story'

In the summer of 1933, diarist, author and critic Anaïs Nin joined her father for a short vacation in France. Nin wrote about the trip in her diary afterwards, referring to it as the ‘Father Story.’ In the story, she details how, aged 30, she embarked upon an affair with her father which would last for several months. Rather than displaying the signs of trauma that we have come to expect from the incest narrative such as dissociation, blame and recrimination, the ‘Father Story’ is more ambiguous in its tone. Part-tribute to the father, part-seduction narrative, part-confession, this is a story that resists categorisation – a resistance that has ethical, critical and formal ramifications for our reading of incest narratives. Upon its publication in the early 1990s, critics responded to the ‘Father Story’ as fantastical, excessive and vulgar. These responses form part of a wider American father story during this period; a story about memory, therapy culture, family values and the concealed rules of testimony. This article reads Anaïs Nin’s narrative as a text which raises fundamental questions about why certain father (and daughter) stories are culturally acceptable and others are not

The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1969

YM-YWCA participates in community projects • Queen Linda Clarke crowned at 1969 Homecoming fete; IF Council disqualifies Tighe • Gustav Benrath addresses Founder\u27s Day audience on early Ursinus history • Student actors sought for movie production • Heilemann named to inter-disciplinary post • Editorials: Forgotten weekends; Fraternity queen? • Focus: Phil Moore • Faculty portrait: Sandra Kerawalla • Letters to the editor: Schnoll vs. Ehrlich; Mother Van Horn; Congratulations; Campus Chest; Double standard; Open letter to President Helfferich • No jag • Spotlight: Bobbie & Charlie Lutz • Perspectives: Oct. 15 • UC Harriers streak broken by F & M • Gridders tie Towson on field goal 34-34 • Ursinus defense is well balanced • West Chester shuts out Bearettes in hockey 3-0 • Is Paul McCartney dead? Beatle McCartney is reported alive, rumor to contraryhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1151/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1969

250,000 march on Washington to protest Nixon\u27s Viet War effort: 1965 Ursinus graduate leads Moratorium parade in US Air Force attire • 3 frosh injured in auto accident • Pre Med Convention tours Temple U. medical school • Ecumenism experiment now underway at U.C. • Editorials: The thrill of victory; When will it end? • Focus: Tom Branca • Liberate the nut • Letters to the editor: Campus Chest; Gripe; Never ending; Change; Mr. Faaet • Faculty portrait: F. Donald Zucker • Equality • Administration answers: Freedom of assembly • Coffee house conquers • Spotlight: Collegeville cop • I am curious (Morris) shocks Ursinus audience • Contemplations: Red neck kit • Security system • Hitch-hiking Bear Harriers victorious, finish dual meet season with 11-1 mark • Bearettes all make All-College • Gridders best since 1931 • Bears should be MAC champs • Dickinson edged by UC 21-20 • Centennial Football Day at Ursinushttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1152/thumbnail.jp

Estrategias Pedagógicas Enfocadas en la Agricultura Sostenible para Fortalecer la Valoración y Conocimiento de la Colocasia Esculenta en la Comunidad Indigena del Resguardo Gran Sabalo, Departamento de Nariño

Colocasia Esculenta is an ancestral food that has been of vital importance for feeding rural populations with high levels of poverty, since it contributes to food security and the remains are used to feed animals present in the backyard. In Colombia little is known about this crop, apart from the importance it represents for indigenous communities, consequently, this tuber is downplayed, therefore it loses value and is replaced by other imported products. In this sense, the objective of this research was to implement pedagogical strategies focused on sustainable agriculture related to the Colocasia Esculenta for the families of the Pambil community, in the Gran Sábalo reservation, department of Nariño. The methodology has a mixed approach, descriptive and with an action research design. Among the main results, it was found that the participants have a greater degree of knowledge regarding the cultivation and harvest of the Colocasia Esculenta, however, this was not the same in the knowledge or social and cultural valuation of this natural resource. To address this situation, an educational strategy was implemented with the aim of improving the comprehensive appreciation of Colocasia Esculenta. This process included diversified pedagogical activities. Ultimately, the implementation of this educational strategy proved to have a positive impact on the historical, agronomic, social and cultural valuation of Colocasia Esculenta.La Colocasia Esculenta es un alimento ancestral que ha sido de vital importancia para la alimentación de poblaciones rurales con altos niveles de pobreza, puesto que aporta a la seguridad alimntaria y los reciduos se usan para alimntar animles presenetes en el traspario. En Colombia se conoce poco sobre este cultivo, apaesar de la importancia que represnta para las comunidades indigenas, en consecuencia, se resta importancia a este tuberculo, por lo tanto pierde valor y es sustituido por otros productos importados. En ese sentido, el obgetivo de esta investigacion fue implementar estrategias pedagógicas enfocadas hacia la agricultura sostenible relacionados con la Colocasia Esculenta para las familias de la comunidad de Pambil, en el resguardo de Gran Sábalo, Departamento de Nariño. La metodología tiene un enfoque mixto, de tipo descriptivo y con un diseño de investigación acción. Entre los principales resultados se halló que los participantes tienen un mayor grado de conocimiento respecto al cultivo y cosecha de la Colocasia Esculenta, sin embargo, no fue lo mismo así en el conocimiento ni la valoración social y cultural de esta Planta. Para abordar esta situación, se implementó una estrategia educativa con la finalidad de mejorar la apreciación integral de la Colocasia Esculenta. Este proceso incluyó actividades pedagógicas diversificadas. En última instancia, la implementación de esta estrategia educativa demostró tener un impacto positivo en la valoración histórica, agronómica, social y cultural de la Colocasia Esculenta