170 research outputs found
Achieving Sustainable Tourism in Hawai'i Using a Sustainability Evaluation System
The WTO defines sustainable tourism as that which meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future of the tourism sector. Hawaii's tourism components (urban, coastal, nature-based, and eco-) are discussed. Systems for evaluating sustainability of tourism are described
Birth outcomes following self-inflicted poisoning during pregnancy, California, 2000 to 2004.
OBJECTIVE: To describe birth outcomes following intentional acute poisoning during pregnancy.
SETTING: California Linked Vital Statistics-Patient Discharge Database, 2000 to 2004.
PARTICIPANTS: Pregnant women age 15 to 44, who had a singleton live birth or fetal death that occurred between gestational ages 20 and 42 weeks who were discharged from the hospital for an intentional poisoning were compared to pregnant women discharged from the hospital for any nonpoisoning diagnosis. Intentional acute poisoning hospital discharges were identifed by the presence of an ICD-9-CM E-Codes E950-E952 (suicide, attempted suicide and self-inflicted injuries specified as intentional.)
METHODS: Through a retrospective cohort design, birth outcomes including low birth weight; preterm birth; fetal, neonatal, and infant death; and congenital anomalies were identified by the presence of ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes or by notation in the dataset.
RESULTS: There were 430 hospital discharges for an intentional poisoning during pregnancy documented in the dataset (rate=25.87/100,000 person years). The rate of intentional poisoning was greatest in the first weeks of gestation and declined with increasing gestational age. Analgesics, antipyretics, and antirheumatics were most commonly implicated. Adverse birth outcomes associated with intentional poisoning included preterm birth (odds ratio [OR]=1.34; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] [1.01, 1.77]), low birth weight (OR=1.49; 95% CI [1.04, 2.12]), and circulatory system congenital anomalies (OR=2.17; 95% CI [1.02, 4.59]).
CONCLUSION: Intentional acute poisoning during pregnancy was associated with several adverse birth outcomes; however, these relationships may be confounded by concomitant maternal substance abuse
The Epidemiology of Acute Poisoning Hospital Discharges in Women of Reproductive Age and During Pregnancy, California, 2000-2003
Ursinus College Alumni Journal, February 1951
President\u27s page • Five sons and daughters of alumni members of 1954 class at Ursinus • Dr. Miller to present 10-week course on TV • Lt. Governor L. H. Wood takes Harrisburg office • 16 receive degrees on Founders\u27 Day • Dr. Jessie Greaves named distinguished daughter • York alumni show Noss film as scholarship benefit • American Magazine spotlights Isabelle Barr • Ursinus ivy at Cedar Crest • Glassmoyer resigns as journal editor • Memorable Old Timers\u27 Day enjoyed by many • New York association elects Rev. N. Alexander • Ursinus Women\u27s Club holds annual luncheon • Arvanitis to do research on heart-lung machine • Alumni plan fund benefit at Ursinus • Dr. G. E. Pfahler named to alumni presidency • Alumni prominent in church pageant • 1950-51 committees are appointed • Bomberger leads Ursinus through its early years • Sports review: Bruin Grapplers face fair season; Seedersmen off to high scoring start in 1950-51 campaign; Soccer team winless, ties alumni 2-2; Hockeyites take five, Vadner on all-college; Eleven tabs two wins, frosh play big role • Necrology • News about ourselveshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/alumnijournal/1040/thumbnail.jp
Ursinus College Alumni Journal, May 1951
President\u27s page • Lloyd H. Wood, \u2725, inaugurated as Pennsylvania\u27s Lt. Governor • Dr. H. A. Cochran, of Temple, to address graduating class • Ursinus to be honored by Newcomen Society • Russian DP starts new life at Ursinus • Artist to glorify queen in May Day pageant • Catalogue re-designed • Program completed for 1951 Alumni Day • Dinner held for seniors • Scholarship fund benefit proceeds total $1700 • Marjorie Trayes becomes Rutger\u27s Dean on July 1 • Crossley first reported casualty from Ursinus • Rhea D. Johnson retires • Laucks antique collection near museum proportions • Mack Trucks, Inc., head sets great 1950 record • First Ursinus faculty, courses are selected • Sports review: New candidates display promise as varsity nine posts 3-6 record; Undefeated in 3 years, Helfferich takes MAC award; Slim holdover track squad greets Gurzynski; Alumnae continue active in Philadelphia area sports; Court team winds up successful season with 10 wins in 18 games; Dr. Miller selected as new Ursinus tennis coach; Mermaids drop seven, veteran \u2752 squad sure; Top sports record goes to girls\u27 basketball team; Ursinus\u27 1910 team and the same players today • Obituary • News about ourselveshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/alumnijournal/1041/thumbnail.jp
Ursinus College Alumni Journal, September 1951
President\u27s page • Dr. Harry Cochran addresses graduating class • Newcomen Society honors Ursinus • Robert Herber awarded Fulbright scholarship • Dr. Prentis to speak on Founders Day • Faculty changes 1951-52 • New stack level houses 17,000 volumes • Ilse Helfferich weds • Former student bequeaths Ursinus College 60,000 • 58 attend York County banquet • Alumni Athletic Association reorganized • Ursinus Women\u27s Club • Mrs. Pancoast named alumni secretary • October 27th Old Timers\u27 Day • Alumni win awards at theological seminary • Douthett kept busy despite retirement • Richard Wentzel winner in newspaper writing contest • Bunny wins again • York alumni take part in dedication ceremonies • Teru Hayashi develops an artificial muscle • Necrology • Sports review: Young replaces Landes on Bears coaching staff; Coeds end softball season undefeated; Football prospects for \u2751 season appear bright; Women\u27s tennis team wins five, loses three; Varsity baseball closes with 7 wins, 10 losses; New track records set; Miller\u27s netmen close season with 7-2 record • Student life at Ursinus in the late 1800s • News about ourselveshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/alumnijournal/1042/thumbnail.jp
Isolation and characterization of a new simian rotavirus, YK-1
BACKGROUND: To effectively analyze the requirements for protection to rotavirus infection, a reliable animal model that reasonably mimics infection and disease in humans is needed. A requirement for an effective animal model is the availability of appropriate rotavirus stocks for challenge. RESULTS: A new simian rotavirus, designated YK-1, was isolated from a 2-year-old immunodeficient pigtailed macaque with chronic diarrhea. YK-1 was distinguishable by electropherotype from the other simian rotavirus strains, SA11 and RRV. One variant of YK-1, clone 311, which was isolated after adaptation and plaque purification in cell cultures, displayed an unusual RNA electropherotype with an abnormally migrating gene 11 segment. Sequence analysis demonstrated a genetic rearrangement that involved a partial duplication of the gene 11 ORF encoding NSP5. YK-1 was identified as a Group A rotavirus belonging to subgroup 1. To further characterize the YK-1 strain, the genes encoding VP4, VP7, and NSP4 were sequenced. Analysis of VP4 and VP7 gene fragments suggests that this strain is a G3P[3] rotavirus and is closely related to the simian rotavirus strain RRV. Serotype analysis also identified YK-1 as a G3 rotavirus. The NSP4 genotype of YK-1 is C, the same genotype as RRV. CONCLUSION: This newly isolated rotavirus, YK-1, is being used to establish a nonhuman primate model for studying the infectivity, immunity, and pathogenesis of rotavirus and for evaluating candidate rotavirus vaccines
Ursinus College Alumni Journal, May 1952
President\u27s page • Dr. Paisley honored as layman-of-the-year • Dr. Creese to deliver commencement address • New students enroll for second semester • Dr. Lachman presents bust of Washington • Anne Hughes speaks at Ursinus Color Day • Jeanne Careless is Queen of the May • Summer sessions to open June 9, July 21 • F.B.I. applications • Alumni Day is Saturday, May 31, 1952 • Alumni to entertain seniors at dinner • Nominating committee names candidates • Philadelphia alumni group to reorganize • New York alumni to meet May 7 • Next journal to be mailed November 1952 • Webb enjoys Olympics • Rusty Garlock stars on court for Guam • S. S. Laucks president of York Bar Association • Women\u27s Club enjoys busy spring season • Miss Omwake accepts position at Yale • Bill Daniels returns from work in China • Lt. Col. Bare in Korea • Incidents in the life of a missionary • Sports review: Matmen win 3, lose 4; Alumni asked for Ursinus trophies; Veteran team aims at successful 1952 baseball; Courtmen end season with 7 wins, 10 losses; Badminton team tallies 3 wins, 3 losses; Tennis team faces strong opposition; Mermaids win 3, lose 4; 1952 track prospects look promising; Girls end successful basketball season • Alumni placement at Ursinus • News about ourselves • Necrologyhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/alumnijournal/1044/thumbnail.jp
Ursinus College Alumni Journal, February 1952
President\u27s page • Mr. Charles Lachman elected Vice-President • The Price of Freedom: Founders Day address • 693 students register at Ursinus for 1951-52 • Dr. George Pfahler honored • Christmas at Ursinus • All-Ursinus cast stars in TV program • Scholarships at Ursinus • Ursinus College featured in the Sunday Bulletin • Paul Wagner teaching on University of the Air • Dr. A. Lewis, Jr. named chief product engineer • A good time had by all on Old Timers\u27 Day • Alfred Gemmell appointed curator • Ursinus Women\u27s Club luncheon December 1st • G. B. Whistler Donahue in Port Lyautey • Air Force offers direct appointments • Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund • Reginald H. Helfferich to survey relief needs on world tour • Reminiscence about early Ursinus professors • Sports review: Mr. Bailey elected conference president; Spangler to coach Ursinus basketball; Men\u27s basketball outlook; Wrestling prospects; 1951 football review; Soccer 1951; Women\u27s hockey team takes 7 placements on all-college teams • News about ourselves • Necrologyhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/alumnijournal/1043/thumbnail.jp
Chlamydial Pgp3 seropositivity and population attributable fraction among women with tubal factor infertility
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