Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Community education for stroke awareness: An efficacy study. (1/319)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study examined the effectiveness of a slide/audio community education program aimed at increasing knowledge of stroke risk factors, stroke warning signs, and action needed when stroke warning signs occur. The program targets audiences at higher risk for stroke, especially individuals who are black or >50 years of age. METHODS: Subjects were 657 adults living in the community or in senior independent-living settings. The study examined the effectiveness of the program when presented alone and when accompanied by discussion (facilitation) led by a trained individual. Knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs was assessed using parallel pretests and posttests developed and validated specifically for the study. RESULTS: ANCOVA indicated that neither pretesting nor facilitation had a significant effect on posttest measures of knowledge. Paired t tests of groups receiving both the pretest and posttest demonstrated significant increase in knowledge (mean increase, 10.87%; P<0.001). ANCOVA indicated that these gains in knowledge were similar across subjects of different sex, race, age, and educational level. No significant differences could be ascribed to facilitation. CONCLUSIONS: The data indicate that the slide/audio program is effective in increasing knowledge of stroke risk factors, warning signs, and necessary action in subjects of varying ages, races, and education. Pretesting and facilitation did not significantly affect the short-term acquisition of information. The slide/audio program appears to offer a short, easily used educational experience for diverse communities, whether as a stand-alone program or with facilitated discussion. (+info)Audiotapes and letters to patients: the practice and views of oncologists, surgeons and general practitioners. (2/319)
A range of measures have been proposed to enhance the provision of information to cancer patients and randomized controlled trials have demonstrated their impact on patient satisfaction and recall. The current study explored the practice and views of oncologists, surgeons and general practitioners (GPs) with regards to providing patients with consultation audiotapes and summary letters. In stage 1, 28 semi-structured interviews with doctors were conducted to provide qualitative data on which to base a questionnaire. In stage 2, 113 medical oncologists, 43 radiation oncologists, 55 surgeons and 108 GPs completed questionnaires. Only one-third of doctors had ever provided patients with a copy of the letter written to the oncologist or referring doctor, and one-quarter had provided a summary letter or tape. The majority of doctors were opposed to such measures; however, a substantial minority were in favour of providing a letter or tape under certain conditions. More surgeons and GPs (> two-thirds) were opposed to specialists providing a consultation audiotape than oncologists (one-third). Gender, years of experience and attitude to patient involvement in decision-making were predictive of doctors' attitudes. The majority of doctors remain opposed to offering patients personalized information aids. However, practice and perspectives appear to be changing. (+info)Concentration and second-gas effects in the water analogue. (3/319)
The water analogue provides a visual model of the process of anaesthetic exchange. In the standard version, a single pipe connects the mouth container to the lung container and the conductance of this mouth-lung pipe is proportional to alveolar ventilation. This implies that inspired and expired ventilations are equal. In fact, with high inspired concentrations of nitrous oxide, early rapid uptake of gas by solution leads to a substantial difference between inspired and expired ventilation which in turn leads to concentration and second-gas effects. It is shown that by representing inspired and expired ventilations separately, and keeping one of them constant while varying the other to compensate for rapid uptake, concentration and second-gas effects are reproduced in the water analogue. Other means of reproducing the effects are reported but we believe that the first method is the most realistic and the most appropriate for teaching. (+info)Explicit and implicit processing of words and pseudowords by adult developmental dyslexics: A search for Wernicke's Wortschatz? (4/319)
Two groups of male university students who had been diagnosed as dyslexic when younger, and two groups of control subjects of similar age and IQ to the dyslexics, were scanned whilst reading aloud and during a task where reading was implicit. The dyslexics performed less well than their peers on a range of literacy tasks and were strikingly impaired on phonological tasks. In the reading aloud experiment, simple words and pseudowords were presented at a slow pace so that reading accuracy was equal for dyslexics and controls. Relative to rest, both normal and dyslexic groups activated the same peri- and extra-sylvian regions of the left hemisphere that are known to be involved in reading. However, the dyslexic readers showed less activation than controls in the left posterior inferior temporal cortex [Brodmann area (BA) 37, or Wernicke's Wortschatz], left cerebellum, left thalamus and medial extrastriate cortex. In the implicit reading experiment, word and pseudoword processing was contrasted to visually matched false fonts while subjects performed a feature detection paradigm. The dyslexic readers showed reduced activation in BA 37 relative to normals suggesting that this group difference, seen in both experiments, resides in highly automated aspects of the reading process. Since BA 37 has been implicated previously in modality-independent naming, the reduced activation may indicate a specific impairment in lexical retrieval. Interestingly, during the reading aloud experiment only, there was increased activation for the dyslexics relative to the controls in a pre-motor region of Broca's area (BA 6/44). We attribute this result to the enforced use of an effortful compensatory strategy involving sublexical assembly of articulatory routines. The results confirm previous findings that dyslexic readers process written stimuli atypically, based on abnormal functioning of the left hemisphere reading system. More specifically, we localize this deficit to the neural system underlying lexical retrieval. (+info)How to draw the skin ellipse for a mastectomy. (5/319)
The size of the skin ellipse for a mastectomy varies between patients and the accurate marking and tailoring of the skin flaps is often learnt by the surgical trainee only with increasing experience. Within the Breast Unit, a mathematical model was calculated to predict the required width of the skin ellipse for a successful mastectomy. Measurements of the straight-line distance from mid-clavicular point to the infra-mammary fold and maximum vertical height of the nipple above the infra-mammary fold were taken with the patient relaxed and supine. A close correlation (r = 0.85) was noted. Further analysis demonstrated a linear relationship between the pre-operative height to which the nipple could be suspended above the infra-mammary fold and the required maximum skin ellipse width (r = 0.87, P < 0.001). This linear relationship is easy to remember and is a useful check to ensure that the skin flaps intended will be just right. This same technique may be applicable to skin ellipses elsewhere. (+info)An object-oriented taxonomy of medical data presentations. (6/319)
A variety of methods have been proposed for presenting medical data visually on computers. Discussion of and comparison among these methods have been hindered by a lack of consistent terminology. A taxonomy of medical data presentations based on object-oriented user interface principles is presented. Presentations are divided into five major classes-list, table, graph, icon, and generated text. These are subdivided into eight subclasses with simple inheritance and four subclasses with multiple inheritance. The various subclasses are reviewed and examples are provided. Issues critical to the development and evaluation of presentations are also discussed. (+info)Elicited sequential presentation for low vision reading. (7/319)
This paper reports on a variant of the rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) technique for low vision reading called elicited sequential presentation (ESP). In both techniques, words are presented sequentially at a constant screen location, but with ESP, the reader elicits presentation of each new word by means of a button press, rather than (as with RSVP) being presented with it automatically at fixed intervals. An experiment comparing reading speeds using, ESP, RSVP and a conventional closed-circuit television (CCTV) reading aid showed that for 15 slow readers who were customary CCTV users with low vision, ESP is superior to RSVP and yields reading speeds averaging 47% faster than RSVP--about the same as CCTV reading speed. The log of the ratio of ESP to RSVP reading speeds was significantly negatively correlated with the log of RSVP reading speed, showing that slower readers benefit more than faster readers; regression predicted no benefit for readers who read with RSVP at 133 wpm or greater. Finally, word length and word presentation duration chosen by subjects reading with ESP were significantly correlated, suggesting that part of the benefit of ESP is due to reader's ability to allocate time based on word length and difficulty. (+info)Helping blind and partially sighted people to read: the effectiveness of low vision aids. (8/319)
AIMS: To substantiate the claim that low vision aids reduce the degree of disability associated with visual impairment. METHODS: An observational study of vision, ocular pathology, age, sex, and reading ability in new referrals to a low vision clinic. Reading ability was assessed both with the patients' own spectacles and with an appropriate low vision aid. RESULTS: The reading performance and biographical characteristics of new referrals to a low vision clinic were recorded. Data were collected for 168 people over a 6 month period. Upon arrival at the clinic the mean functional visual acuity equated to 6/36 and 77% of patients were unable to read newsprint (N8). After a low vision assessment and provision of a suitable low vision aid 88% of new patients were able to read N8 or smaller text. CONCLUSIONS: The degree of visual impairment observed in new referrals to a low vision clinic is sufficient to prevent the majority from performing many daily tasks. Low vision aids are an effective means of providing visual rehabilitation, helping almost nine out of 10 patients with impaired vision to read. (+info)Audiovisual aids are educational tools that utilize both visual and auditory senses to facilitate learning and communication. These aids can include various forms of technology such as projectors, televisions, computers, and mobile devices, as well as traditional materials like posters, charts, and models. In a medical context, audiovisual aids may be used in lectures, presentations, or patient education to help illustrate complex concepts, demonstrate procedures, or provide information in a clear and engaging way. They can be particularly useful for individuals who learn best through visual or auditory means, and can help to improve comprehension and retention of information.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, life-threatening condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection, characterized by the significant weakening of the immune system, making the person more susceptible to various opportunistic infections and cancers.
The medical definition of AIDS includes specific criteria based on CD4+ T-cell count or the presence of certain opportunistic infections and diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person with HIV is diagnosed with AIDS when:
1. The CD4+ T-cell count falls below 200 cells per cubic millimeter of blood (mm3) - a normal range is typically between 500 and 1,600 cells/mm3.
2. They develop one or more opportunistic infections or cancers that are indicative of advanced HIV disease, regardless of their CD4+ T-cell count.
Some examples of these opportunistic infections and cancers include:
* Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
* Candidiasis (thrush) affecting the esophagus, trachea, or lungs
* Cryptococcal meningitis
* Toxoplasmosis of the brain
* Cytomegalovirus disease
* Kaposi's sarcoma
* Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
* Invasive cervical cancer
It is important to note that with appropriate antiretroviral therapy (ART), people living with HIV can maintain their CD4+ T-cell counts, suppress viral replication, and prevent the progression to AIDS. Early diagnosis and consistent treatment are crucial for managing HIV and improving life expectancy and quality of life.
Asmaa
Library of Congress Classification:Class M -- Music
Nebiha Gueddana
Yale Seminar
Television in Singapore
Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute
Munson Valley Historic District
Blu Greenberg
Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal, Bangalore
Ariel Maria Dougherty
Study circle
Colin Atkinson
Revere Public Schools
Galaxy Public School
SIES Graduate School of Technology
Autonomous cargo ship
Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management
Project Handclasp
Computational criminology
Government Villupuram Medical College
Hans Raj Model School
Cliff Hanger (video game)
Jack Picone
Alicia D'Amico
Audiovisual education
Pamela Cunningham Copeland
Audio-visual entrainment
Women's Christian College, Kolkata
Glossary of language education terms
Cadet College Fateh Jang
Audiovisual Department Program: Stowe student with visual aids equipment.
The use of audio visual aids in the teaching of reading. - Open Research Online
AVC Aids Oakland Fire Film - Audio Visual Consultants 510-839-2020
A Finding Aid to the H. Peter Stern audio visual material documenting Storm King Art Center, 1997-2005 | Archives of American...
Social sciences--Audio-visual aids
KFU. Card publication. Audiovisual aids application in the secondary-level vocational education establishments: Efficiency...
Inuit--Audio-visual aids
Audio Visual Aids
Food Science Audio/Visual Teaching Aids, 1964-1990 | University of Illinois Archives
Search Results - 'Chinese language -- Study and teaching -- English speakers -- Audio-visual aids'
Audio Visual Aids for Boomers - BoomerStore
UNDP Panama - Photography & Audio-visual Coverage - Phoenix Design Aid
Health-related audiovisual aids for Spanish-speaking audiences.
Somali Red Crescent Society first aid training - ICRC Audiovisual archives
Weddings, Corporate, and Other Private Events Rentals at Discovery World
Search Results - 'Chinese language -- Study and teaching -- English speakers -- Audio-visual aids'
Results of search for 'su:{Audiovisual aids.}' › WHO HQ Library catalog
An audiovisual reminder function improves adherence with inhaled corticosteroid therapy in asthma
Audiovisual
Syrie : ICRC and Syrian Arab Red Crescent inside Moadamiey with aid - ICRC Audiovisual archives
Multi-Vision Laser Systems Pte Ltd, Audio-Visual Aids, Western Region, ...+65 65636
PDF) Application of Audio Visual Aids in Teaching Accounting in Senior Secondary Schools
Online Paediatric First Aid Course | reed.co.uk
United Nations UN Audiovisual Library
Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research)
International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives records, 1951-2013 (Library of Congress Finding Aid)
The ASTP and some implications and aids for teaching Spanish through audio-visual techniques | SDSUnbound
Impact Of Audio Visual Aid On The Teaching And Learning Of Physics At Secondary School
Asmaa - Wikipedia
European Audiovisual4
- According to data from the European Audiovisual Observatory, in its "Yearbook 2019-2020 Key Trends" report, Spain is amongst the five main countries exporting pay-per-view films (TVOD or PPV), along with the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy. (investinspain.org)
- This note, prepared by the European Audiovisual Observatory for the European Commission, is the 2015 update of the 2014 report on online advertising. (coe.int)
- The European Audiovisual Observatory recently completed two snapshot studies on regional and local TV in the United Kingdom and Spain. (coe.int)
- The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published a new report on the TV news market in Europe (covering 38 countries). (coe.int)
Materials4
- An International directory of audiovisual materials : food safety / compiled by Don Clarke. (who.int)
- The extensive course materials of Paediatric First Aid are accessible at any time and from any location, allowing you to study at your own speed in the comfort of your own home. (reed.co.uk)
- There is an extensive collection of photographs, awards, honors and audiovisual materials. (usna.edu)
- At the Pre-primary and lower primary level there is emphasis on holistic development through hands-on learning using applicable materials and teaching aids. (google.com)
Practice1
- An audiovisual reminder function has potential to improve adherence with medication regimens across a wide spectrum of diseases, in both research and clinical practice. (nih.gov)
Presentation Aids1
- Presenters often need A/V equipment for PowerPoints or other visual presentation aids. (writersleague.org)
Audiences1
- Health-related audiovisual aids for Spanish-speaking audiences. (cdc.gov)
Subjects2
- Subjects were randomized to receive 24 weeks of fluticasone propionate 250 microg, 1 actuation twice daily via a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with or without an audiovisual reminder function (AVRF). (nih.gov)
- Therefore, it is recommended that heads of schools, academic masters/ mistresses and heads of subjects' departments should ensure that the visual aids available at schools are effectively used by teachers in teaching and are well stored after use. (com.ng)
Search1
- Results of search for 'su:{Audiovisual aids. (who.int)
Significantly1
- An audiovisual reminder function can significantly improve adherence with ICS therapy in adult asthma. (nih.gov)
Library1
- Audiovisual resources in a hospital medical library : their organization and management / Juliette Birnhack. (who.int)
Spanish3
- The audiovisual industry plays a key role in the Spanish economy. (investinspain.org)
- The filming of blockbusters in our country such as HBO's Game of Thrones, and the success of La Casa de Papel on Netflix (which has in fact set up a headquarters in Madrid) are only two examples of the importance of the Spanish audiovisual industry in the world. (investinspain.org)
- The Spanish audiovisual industry has an ample selection of multicultural technical and artistic professionals with solid training and experience in national and international productions. (investinspain.org)
United Nations1
- Asmaa is based on true stories of AIDS sufferers whom Salama met while working on a documentary that he made about AIDS for the United Nations in 2005. (wikipedia.org)
Audio20
- The use of audio visual aids in the teaching of reading. (open.ac.uk)
- This study is concerned with a consideration of certain Audio Visual aids and their practical application in school in the teaching of reading. (open.ac.uk)
- In the second part of the study consideration is made of the role of the teacher in the use of audio visual aids. (open.ac.uk)
- Following an introduction outlining "accepted" theories about the use of audio visual aids and the role of the teacher, the study concerns itself with the analysis of teachers' opinions as received in the completion of a thirteen part questionnaire. (open.ac.uk)
- Teachers are asked to express an opinion on the use of certain audio visual aids in the teaching of reading end their replies are analysed according to six variables of sex, age, age range taught, experience, training course and qualifications. (open.ac.uk)
- Audio Visual Aids is here to help you with every one of your audio/visual system needs. (audiovisualaids.com)
- Audio Visual Aids has been providing audio/visual design, installation, and maintenance services to South and Central Texas for over 50 years. (audiovisualaids.com)
- Phoenix Design Aid provided photography and audio-visual coverage of two workshops organized by the national mechanishim with public officials and human rights activists and produced two post events videos. (phoenixdesignaid.com)
- This project work was undertaken to survey the use of audio visual aids in the teaching and learning of Accounting in some selected secondary school in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area. (schoolthesis.com)
- To find solution to the problems which gave to undertaking the survey questionnaires were raised to check the availability use and the attitude of teachers towards audio/visual aids in teaching Accounting in the selected secondary school in the local government areas of study. (schoolthesis.com)
- From the findings it was discovered that audio/visual aids are not available in schools therefore teachers teach the various language skills without the required basic aids. (schoolthesis.com)
- Recommendations were therefore made to the appropriate authorities to provide and maintain audio/visual aids in the teaching of Accounting so as to enhance the promotion of learning among pupils towards improved yearly performance and daily use. (schoolthesis.com)
- Application of Audio Visual Aids in Teaching Accounting in Senior Secondary Schools research paper, should only be used as a guide. (schoolthesis.com)
- The result of the findings reveals audio-visual aids have a significant effect on the teaching/learning of physics in secondary schools. (com.ng)
- The study also revealed that the attitude of physics teachers towards the use of audio-visual aids in teaching and learning of physics in secondary schools is positive. (com.ng)
- Any audio-visual aids (projector, laptop, etc) and/or additional rooms must be requested in writing in advance from the appropriate contact person at the Study Services. (uni.li)
- Audio visual aids are used in various forms of teaching. (google.com)
- Audio Visual aids in Medical teaching: Are they being over Subscribed? (nepjol.info)
- The school's audio-visual room has got the latest sound equipment & visual aids. (indiastudychannel.com)
- at best, it's an audio visual aid. (mindconnection.com)
Demonstrate1
- Over 500 international awards demonstrate Spain's know-how in the audiovisual industry over the last decade. (investinspain.org)
Film4
- Investments in foreign film and audiovisual productions allow tax deductions for producers of 30% off the first million euros of the deduction base, and 25% for any amount above that, up to 10 million euros maximum per production. (investinspain.org)
- Asmaa or Asma'a (Arabic: أسماء) is a 2011 Egyptian drama film, and is the first such feature film to present AIDS patients sympathetically. (wikipedia.org)
- The director, Amr Salama, intended the film to raise awareness about AIDS: in his words, to correct the "misconceptions and lies" about the disease, since more people are dying from the misconceptions than from the lack of treatment. (wikipedia.org)
- The film is not about AIDS, but rather the battle against social prejudice in Egypt. (wikipedia.org)
Trends1
- The report provides a snapshot of the Russian audiovisual industry in 2014-2015 detailing key trends in the television and on demand sector. (coe.int)
Records1
- audiovisual records. (getty.edu)
Visual aids1
- Audiovisual Department Program: Stowe student with visual aids equipment. (mohistory.org)
Material2
- It is necessary for the teacher in the learning of Accounting in Nigeria to use visual aid material as instructional tools in order to make their teaching more interesting that is to arouse the learning interest, sustain their attention for effective learning. (schoolthesis.com)
- material audiovisual. (getty.edu)
Diversity1
- The whole landscape of public support systems for the cinema and audiovisual industries is depicted, portraying the great diversity of national and regional policies. (coe.int)
Industry1
- There are over 72,000 professionals and 6,700 companies devoted to the audiovisual industry here. (investinspain.org)
Works1
- A Trained Medication Aid works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to administer medications to residents in long-term care facilities. (clcmn.edu)
Program1
- Through the training program that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has with the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS), the aim is to train more people in basic first aid. (icrc.org)
Country1
- As a result, it approved the "Spain, Audiovisual Hub of Europe" plan in March 2021, with more than 1.6 billion euros of public investment until 2025, and with the aim of making Spain a leading country for audiovisual production in the digital age, a magnet for investment and international talent, and with an enhanced ecosystem for exporting and competing on international markets. (investinspain.org)
Results1
- Based on the research results, main mistakes made while applying the audiovisual teaching aids were identified, formulated and investigated. (kpfu.ru)
Attention1
- La production de recherches en coopération avec les décideurs politiques pour renforcer les décisions et les politiques fondées sur des bases factuelles requiert une attention accrue. (who.int)
Services3
- This report is about important issues related to the development of the on-demand services sector in the EU and its impact on the wider audiovisual landscape. (coe.int)
- The fundamental principle of street outreach is that the outreach specialist establishes face-to-face contact with the client to provide HIV/AIDS risk reduction information and services. (cdc.gov)
- Les difficultés telles que la migration des professionnels de santé, la nécessité d'opportunités de formation supplémentaires en santé publique et en gestion des services de santé ainsi que l'adaptation nécessaire de la formation en réponse aux besoins de la société sont abordées. (who.int)
Medical1
- Marianne Gasser, head of ICRC delegation, Syria stated: "We delivered aid: food parcels, hygiene kits and medical supplies to families in Moaddamiyeh and medical supplies to the health facility in Moaddamiyeh. (icrc.org)
Make1
- Audiovisual aids can make your messages easier to understand. (cdc.gov)
Research1
- Research for developing intelligent hearing aids has not yet come up with a solution for solving this problem and more research is needed. (lu.se)
Instruction1
- hence, these aids are gaining new emphasis in present-day instruction. (sdsu.edu)
People2
- During the night of 3 February 2016, as darkness fell, the ICRC and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) crossed the checkpoints and the buffer zone to enter the besieged town of Moaadamiyeh to give aid to tens of thousands of people in desperate need. (icrc.org)
- Out of an estimated 11,000 people in Egypt living with HIV and AIDS, only 500 are seeking treatment, according to UN reports. (wikipedia.org)
Companies1
- for companies interested in undertaking projects in the audiovisual sector in Spain. (investinspain.org)
Result1
- As a result, combining the driving skills with the basic first aid training is making motorbike riders from the SRCS fully equipped to provide assistance. (icrc.org)
Support1
- The flashbacks contrast with the more subdued life of Asmaa in Cairo, where Asmaa joins an HIV/AIDS support group. (wikipedia.org)
Specialist1
- The outreach specialist may set up an HIV/AIDS information table on a street corner. (cdc.gov)