328 research outputs found
Interview with John Cutrone - OH 728
No full textThe interview was conducted by Cedric Streater with John Cutrone as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Cutrone discusses his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic as both an educator and citizen. He offers insight into the early stages of lockdown, and the evolution of the learning experience in terms of virtual and hybrid learning. He also details his personal and professional relationship with the school curriculum as well as the politicization of the pandemic. Other notable topics include the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, Black Lives Matter, and the greater educational and social challenges facing the nation.
John Cutrone is a secondary English teacher at Indian Land High School. Mr. Cutrone studied at Spartanburg Methodist College, the University of South Carolina, and Winthrop University. He obtained an M.A. in Teaching from Winthrop in 2017.
Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History & African American Studies at Winthrop University, Project 2020 is best summarized in her words: “The goal was to conduct interviews that explored the various ways in which Americans were experiencing and being impacted by the various watershed moments that emerged during 2020 (the global pandemic, social unrest, financial challenges, issues with healthcare, etc.).https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/1646/thumbnail.jp
Implantable Neural Interfaces and Wearable Tactile Systems for Bidirectional Neuroprosthetics Systems
No full textNeuroprosthetics and neuromodulation represent a promising field for several related applications in the central and peripheral nervous system, such as the treatment of neurological disorders, the control of external robotic devices, and the restoration of lost tactile functions. These actions are allowed by the neural interface, a miniaturized implantable device that most commonly exploits electrical energy to fulfill these operations. A neural interface must be biocompatible, stable over time, low invasive, and highly selective; the challenge is to develop a safe, compact, and reliable tool for clinical applications. In case of anatomical impairments, neuroprosthetics is bound to the need of exploring the surrounding environment by fast-responsive and highly sensitive artificial tactile sensors that mimic the natural sense of touch. Tactile sensors and neural interfaces are closely interconnected since the readouts from the first are required to convey information to the neural implantable apparatus. The role of these devices is pivotal hence technical improvements are essential to ensure a secure system to be eventually adopted in daily life. This review highlights the fundamental criteria for the design and microfabrication of neural interfaces and artificial tactile sensors, their use in clinical applications, and future enhancements for the release of a second generation of devices.TN
Endoscopic diverticulotomy for the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum: results in 102 patients with staple-assisted endoscopy
No full textEndoscopic diverticulotomy for the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum has been reported infrequently in the literature and has engendered considerable controversy. Between March 1992 and September 1996, we attempted to treat 102 patients with endoscopic treatment for pharyngoesophageal diverticula. In 98 patients, the endoscopic surgery was successfully completed. Conversion to open surgery was required in 4 patients (3.92%). One cartridge of staples in 16 patients (16.32%), 2 cartridges in 78 patients (79.59%), and 3 cartridges in 4 patients (4.08%) were used, according to the size of the diverticulum; the median duration of the procedure was 20 minutes (10 to 60 minutes). No postoperative morbidity or mortality was recorded. Oral feeding was started following radiologic control after a median of 2 days; the median hospital stay was 4 days. The median follow-up is 16 months (1 to 45 months). Four patients operated on before the introduction of the modified stapler showed a persistent diverticular pouch: 3 underwent repeat endoscopic operation, and 1 underwent conventional open surgery. All treated patients are asymptomatic. Manometric study performed in 15 patients showed a significant reduction of basal upper esophageal sphincter pressure compared to preoperative data (48.30+/-21.74 versus 29.38+/-5.68 mm Hg; p<.01). We therefore recommend endoscopic diverticulotomy, considering that the procedure is relatively safe and effective, with minimal patient discomfort, and the results are equal to those of the external approach. This procedure offers the advantages of short hospitalization, rapid convalescence, brief operative time, absence of skin incision. predictable resolution of symptoms, and reduced morbidity
Effective and safe use of benzyl benzoate in young children at the same concentrations as adults: A matter of vehicle?
No full text
Cardiac arrest in a toddler treated with propranolol for infantile Hemangioma: A case report
No full textBackground: Propranolol has become the first-line treatment for complicated Infantile Hemangioma (IH), showing so far a good risk-benefit profile. Case presentation: We report the case of a toddler, on propranolol, who suffered cardiac arrest during an acute viral infection. She had a neurally-mediated syncope that progressed to asystole, probably because of concurrent factors as dehydration, beta-blocking and probably individual susceptibility to vaso-vagal phenomena. In fact a significant history of breath-holding spells was consistent with vagal hyperactivity. Conclusions: The number of patients treated with propranolol for IHs will increase and sharing experience will help to better define the safety profile of this drug
An extended SMLD approach for presumed probability density function in flamelet combustion model
No full textCrecimiento económico, desigualdad y pobreza en China. Análisis del proceso de apertura 1978-2008
No full textEn diciembre de 1978 China inicia el proceso de apertura de su economía. El mismo se llevara delante de manera gradual a través de diferentes estrategias y no sin sobresaltos. El PBI per cápita aumenta 1.269% entre 1978 y 2008, y la pobreza se reduce de más del 75% de la población total a menos del 15%, mientras que la desigualdad medida por el índice de Gini aumenta de 28,60% a más del 40%. Las reformas orientadas al sector rural serán cruciales para la disminución de la pobreza y la lucha contra la desigualdad, en tanto que las reformas llevadas adelante en el sector de empresas estatales y el mercado laboral con el objetivo de ingresar a la OMC potencian el crecimiento pero traerán aparejadas el surgimiento del fenómeno de desempleo y pobreza urbana al tiempo que aumentan la desigualdad.Fil: Cutrone, Guido Ignacio. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales; Argentina
- …
