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Further correction: Synthesis and characterization of TPGS-gemcitabine prodrug micelles for pancreatic cancer therapy

Further correction for ’Synthesis and characterization of TPGS-gemcitabine prodrug micelles for pancreatic cancer therapy’ by Vaibhav Khare et al., RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 60126-60137

Resolusi Konflik Komunal Di Maluku Pasca Reformasi

A horizontal conflict occured in Maluku between Christian and Moslem during the last decade. There are a lot of reasons to explain why it could happen such economics and political problems which are connected to ethnic group sentiment. In 1999 conflict explode at the first time caused a lot of victims and damage in many public facilities, until 2011 there were more conflicts with the same pattern happened in Maluku. Since then, conflict resolution were conducted by a lot of parties, Government, NGO, customary institutions, and others grass root movement. Maluku get better from day to day, but it took long time but the sitution remains fregile. The conflict worsen social segregation which is inherited by colonial governments. Poor commitment and professionalism of the law enforcement officers (police, TNI) to realize peace and security caused the conflict continually persistent. Furthermore, some of the local political actors get some advantages from the conflicts to get and save their interests. This paper describes the conflict and seek to find resolutions formula that can make integration and justice to all Maluku peoples

Patients’ Knowledge of and Practices Relating to the Disposal of Used Insulin Needles

Objective: To determine (1) how patients currently dispose of used insulin needles, (2) whether patients were educated about disposal of their used insulin needles, and (3) who educated patients about the disposal of their used insulin needles.Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was designed for this study. The survey assessed patient knowledge about disposal of used insulin needles and the patient-reported source and location of education about disposal techniques. The questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample of patients from four locations in Richmond, Virginia. Any patient who used insulin, was at least 18 years old, and was willing to complete the survey was eligible for inclusion.Results: Fifty responses were received with 40% indicating that education had been received on the disposal of used needles. From that 40%, nurses were identified as the source of education 60% of the time and pharmacists 25% of the time. Approximately 50% of the respondents reported disposing of used needles directly in the trash when at home. While away from home, 22% reported placing used needles in the trash, and 38% took them home for disposal.Conclusion: Patients are not consistently educated regarding the proper disposal of used needles. Health care practitioners should play a larger role in educating patients about the potential risks of inappropriate needle disposal and appropriate disposal methods. Future research is still needed to understand fully the magnitude of the problems associated with inappropriate needle disposal by patients