Mathematics Engagement in Middle School: It\u27s a Family Affair

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore ways African American families, with middle school students, view learning mathematics and engagement within a theme school environment. The participants in this study included nine parents and ten students at an urban Title I theme school. The data collection process included two focus group interviews, nineteen semi-structured individual interviews, journal entries from each participant and 15 documents disseminated to parents from the school and from the district. Three themes emerged from the data: (a) the parents’ understanding/confusion about the “new math” and the effects on parent engagement with mathematics, (b) the strong mathematical identities of the participants, and (c) the broader engagement from three major communities: the theme school community, the “village” community, and the home community which further promotes mathematical engagement

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Its Impact on Quality of Life Among Pregnant Women – A cross-sectional study

GDM is defined as “glucose intolerance that is detected during pregnancy” or “carbohydrate intolerance resulting in hyperglycaemia of variable severity with onset or first acknowledgment in the course of pregnancy. The main aim of the study to assess the quality of life and impact on pregnant mothers with gestational diabetes. The present study adopted cross sectional study design. The present study was conducted in Sree Balaji medical College and hospital at Chennai. The required study sample size was calculated as 160. Using the convenient sample technique method the sample were selected for the study. The study revealed that the overall mean QOL score of 7.1 ± 1.2 suggests a moderate level of satisfaction, but the variability across different domains indicates that certain aspects of life are more affected than others. The study concluded that the study indicates that have a moderate level of quality of life (QoL). The study clearly indicates that quality of life among women with gestational diabetes mellitus is a complex phenomenon

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AMONG ANTENATAL MOTHER WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL IN CHENNAI

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Aim of the study: The aim of the study to assess the Prevalence of depression and anxiety among antenatal mother with gestational diabetes mellitus in selected hospital in Chennai. Methodology: The present study adopted a cross-sectional study design. The study was conducted at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital in Chennai. The required sample size for the study was calculated as 160. Using a convenience sampling technique, the sample was selected from antenatal mothers diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) attending the antenatal outpatient department (OPD) at the selected hospital. Pregnant women without GDM and those with other complications were excluded from the study. Results: The study found that among the 160 antenatal mothers with GDM, 37.5% experienced normal levels of anxiety, 25% had borderline anxiety, 18.75% showed moderate anxiety, and 18.75% had severe anxiety. In terms of depression, 43.75% of participants had normal levels, 31.25% were borderline, and 12.5% each experienced moderate and severe depression. A strong positive correlation of 0.75 was observed between anxiety and depression, suggesting that higher anxiety levels were strongly associated with increased depression levels among the study participants. Conclusion: The study's findings reveal a considerable prevalence of anxiety and depression among antenatal mothers with GDM, with a significant correlation between these two conditions

The evolution of packet-switched networks

Packet switching is a widely-deployed and highly-efficient method of computer communications which has been in use for almost a quarter of a century. Yet, most undergraduate engineering students, as well as many studying at the graduate level, have no idea what it is. This project will introduce the concept of packet switching as it is applied to "wide-area" computer communications networking and trace the evolution of this method from its earliest days to the present. The paper will conclude with a detailed presentation of the latest technological innovations and ideas which comprise an exciting new area known as fast packet switching. It is hoped that this work may serve as an introductory reference for electrical engineering students at California State University, Northridge, as well as a bibliographic source for further reading.California State University, Northridge. Department of Engineering.Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-119

Rapidly Evolving Coronary Aneurysm in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) formation in the setting of an acute inflammatory state due to connective tissue disease is rare. We report a case of rapid progression from an ectatic to an aneursymatic left circumflex coronary artery leading to an acute coronary event in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We report the accelerated growth of the aneurysm as it was temporally related to the lapse in treatment and the management strategies involved with this entity

Racial Disparities in Acromegaly and Cushing\u27s Disease: A Referral Center Study in 241 Patients

Context: Acromegaly (ACM) and Cushing\u27s disease (CD) are caused by functioning pituitary adenomas secreting growth hormone and ACTH respectively. Objective: To determine the impact of race on presentation and postoperative outcomes in adults with ACM and CD, which has not yet been evaluated. Methods: This is a retrospective study of consecutive patients operated at a large-volume pituitary center. We evaluated (1) racial distribution of patients residing in the metropolitan area (Metro, N=124) vs 2010 US census data, and(2) presentation and postoperative outcomes in Black vs White for patients from the entire catchment area (N=241). Results: For Metro area (32.4% Black population), Black patients represented 16.75% ACM (P=.006) and 29.2% CD (P=.56). Among the total 112 patients with ACM, presentations with headaches or incidentaloma were more common in Black patients (76.9% vs 31% White, P=.01). Black patients had a higher prevalence of diabetes (54% vs 16% White, P=.005), significantly lower interferon insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 deviation from normal (P=.03) and borderline lower median growth hormone levels (P=.09). Mean tumor diameter and proportion of tumors with cavernous sinus invasion were similar. Three-month biochemical remission (46% Black, 55% White, P=.76) and long-term IGF-1 control by multimodality therapy (92.3% Black, 80.5% White, P=.45) were similar. Among the total 129 patients with CD, Black patients had more hypopituitarism (69% vs 45% White, P=.04) and macroadenomas (33% vs 15% White, P=.05). At 3 months, remission rate was borderline higher in White (92% vs 78% Black, P=0.08), which was attributed to macroadenomas by logistic regression. Conclusion: We identified disparities regarding racial distribution, and clinical and biochemical characteristics in ACM, suggesting late or missed diagnosis in Black patients. Large nationwide studies are necessary to confirm our findings

Low cost and efficient formulation of microencapsulated Sinorhizobium meliloti formulation cultivated in starch industry waste water

Sinorhizobium meliloti grown in starch industry wastewater was microencapsulated for agricultural application using low viscous sodium alginate as an encapsulation matrix. Sodium alginate mixed with cell concentrate was developed in canola oil and emulsion technique was used for the production of microbeads. CaCl2 (1 M) was used as a cross-linking agent. This Microencapsulated formulation was coated on alfalfa seeds and ~5.0x104 CFU/seed survived after 3 months of storage which was close to the highest level of the prescribed requirement (103- 105 CFU/seed) The nodulation efficiency and plant yield were clearly improved when icroencapsulated formulation was applied to seed (dry matter was 238 mg ;while in control, it was 50 mg)

Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy for iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis

Background: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) occurs in approximately one in 1000 adults every year, and has an annual mortality of 14.6%. In particular, iliofemoral DVT can lead to recurrent thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), a painful condition which can lead to chronic venous insufficiency, oedema, and ulceration. It causes significant disability, impaired quality of life, and economic burden. Early thrombus removal techniques have been advocated in patients with an iliofemoral DVT in order to improve vein patency, prevent valvular dysfunction, and reduce future complications, such as post-thrombotic syndrome and venous ulceration. One such technique is pharmacomechanical thrombectomy, a combination of catheter-based thrombectomy and catheter-directed thrombolysis. Objectives: To assess the effects of pharmacomechanical thrombectomy versus anticoagulation (alone or with compression stockings), mechanical thrombectomy, thrombolysis, or other endovascular techniques in the management of people with acute DVT of the iliofemoral vein. Search methods: The Cochrane Vascular Information Specialist searched the Specialised Register (last searched December 2015) and the Cochrane Register of Studies (last searched December 2015). We searched clinical trials databases for details of ongoing or unpublished studies and the reference lists of relevant articles retrieved by electronic searches for additional citations. Selection criteria: Randomised controlled trials in which patients with an iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis were allocated to receive pharmacomechanical thrombectomy versus anticoagulation, mechanical thrombectomy, thrombolysis (systemic or catheter directed thrombolysis), or other endovascular techniques for the treatment of iliofemoral DVT. Data collection and analysis: At least two review authors independently assessed studies identified for potential inclusion. Main results: We found no randomised controlled trials that met the eligibility criteria for this review. We identified one ongoing study. Authors' conclusions: There were no randomised controlled trials that assessed the effects of pharmacomechanical thrombectomy versus anticoagulation (alone or with compression stockings), mechanical thrombectomy, thrombolysis, or other endovascular techniques in the management of people with acute DVT of the iliofemoral vein that met the eligibility criteria for this review. Further high quality randomised controlled trials are needed

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