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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
No full textLetter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner., Jr. handing a copy o letter from a New York bank regarding the Robert F. Coleman Company
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
No full textLetter from O. F. Roeyer to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a speech the latter gave at a convention
A comparative analysis of two guitar transcriptions of Isaac Albéniz's Granada
No full textIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 131-135).The solo piano works of Isaac Albéniz have been extensively transcribed and performed by many guitarists. Granada, the first movement from his Suite Española for piano is a favourite amongst guitarists - sometimes even more so than amongst pianists. This dissertation offers a comparative analysis of the very first transcription of Granada by the renowned Romantic composer and guitar virtuoso Francisco Tárrega, and a more recent transcription by Stanley Yates. The aim of the study is to identify and critically evaluate various transcription techniques employed by these transcribers, in order to determine the extent to which their transcriptions of Granada are similar and different
Prevalência de asma e rinoconjuntivite por meio da aplicação do questionário SNOT - 22 e ISAAC em adolescente de 13 a 14 anos
Full text linkDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Médicas, Florianópolis, 2014.Introdução: A asma e a rinoconjuntivite isoladamente ou associadas, são doenças que interferem diretamente na produtividade e consequente qualidade de vida dos indivíduos, principalmente quando não diagnosticadas ou tratadas adequadamente. A utilização de questionários já validados permite a comparação de resultados entre os diversos estudos que utilizem as mesmas ferramentas, em diferentes culturas e países, culminando no diagnóstico e tratamento precoce, diminuindo, de forma significativa, a repercussão na vida dos sujeitos. Objetivo: Verificar a prevalência de asma e rinoconjuntivite em adolescentes de 13 a 14 anos, a associação com os domínios do questionário SNOT-22, e o impacto destas condições na vida dos adolescentes. Métodos: Estudo com delineamento transversal realizado por meio da aplicação de dois questionários, o ISAAC e o SNOT-22, em adolescentes com idade entre 13 e 14 anos, matriculados nas escolas das redes pública e privada da cidade de Florianópolis  SC, no período de maio a julho de 2012. Resultados: Do total de 2558 alunos participantes da pesquisa, 67,1% eram provenientes de escolas públicas e 50,9% eram meninas. A prevalência de asma foi de 11,1%, e de rinoconjuntivite foi de 31%, de acordo com o questionário ISAAC. A associação entre essas duas doenças esteve presente em 4,5% dos adolescentes. A associação entre rinoconjuntivite com sintomas nasais e sinusais, seguindo os domínios do questionário SNOT-22, demonstrou correlação estatisticamente significativa entre todas as variáveis analisadas, revelando maior gravidade quando esta patologia estava presente. Em relação ao impacto que a rinoconjuntivite e a asma podem trazer à vida dos adolescentes, houve associação estatisticamente significativa dessas doenças com alterações de humor e diminuição da produtividade acadêmica e pessoal entre os jovens. Conclusão: A prevalência de asma foi de 11,1% e de rinoconjuntivite foi de 31%, havendo associação estatisticamente significativa dessas patologias com alterações de humor e diminuição da produtividade acadêmica e pessoal dos indivíduos.Abstract : Introduction: Asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis alone or in association are conditions that influence productivity and quality of life of human beings, particularly if they are not diagnosed or properly treated. Using validated questionnaires enables comparisons between studies that have used the same tool, in different cultures and countries, leading to early diagnoses and treatment and therefore, significant reduction on the impact in people's life. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis among teenagers aged 13 to 14 years, its association with the domains of the questionnaire SNOT-22, and its impact in their lives. Methods: Cross-sectional study which consisted of two self-completed questionnaires, ISAAC and SNOT-22 applied in teenagers aged 13 to 14 years, currently enrolled in private and public schools of Florianopolis, SC. The study was performed between May and July of 2012. Results: From 2558 students, who participated in this survey, 67,1% were enrolled to a public school and 50,9% were girls. The prevalence of asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis were 11,1% and 31%. The association between the two diseases was present in 4,5% of the teenagers. The association between rhinoconjunctivitis and nasal and sinus symptoms, according to the domains of SNOT-22, showed statistically significant correlations between all the analyzed variables. The severity of the impact measured by the SNOT-22 showed it was worse when asthma was associated with rhinoconjunctivitis. This impact was measured by the statistically significant association of these conditions with mood changes and decreased academic and personal productivity among young people. Conclusion: Asthma prevalence was 11,1% and rhinoconjunctivitis 31%. There was a significant association of these pathologies with mood changes and decreased academic and personal productivity
Overweight/obesity and respiratory and allergic disease in children: international study of asthma and allergies in childhood (ISAAC) phase two.
Full text linkBACKGROUND: Childhood obesity and asthma are increasing worldwide. A possible link between the two conditions has been postulated.
METHODS: Cross-sectional studies of stratified random samples of 8-12-year-old children (n = 10 652) (16 centres in affluent and 8 centres in non-affluent countries) used the standardized methodology of ISAAC Phase Two. Respiratory and allergic symptoms were ascertained by parental questionnaires. Tests for allergic disease were performed. Height and weight were measured, and overweight and obesity were defined according to international definitions. Prevalence rates and prevalence odds ratios were calculated.
RESULTS: Overweight (odds ratio = 1.14, 95%-confidence interval: 0.98; 1.33) and obesity (odds ratio = 1.67, 95%-confidence interval: 1.25; 2.21) were related to wheeze. The relationship was stronger in affluent than in non-affluent centres. Similar results were found for cough and phlegm, rhinitis and eczema but the associations were mostly driven by children with wheeze. There was a clear association of overweight and obesity with airways obstruction (change in FEV1/FVC, -0.90, 95%-confidence interval: -1.33%; -0.47%, for overweight and -2.46%, 95%-confidence interval: -3.84%; -1.07%, for obesity) whereas the results for the other objective markers, including atopy, were null.
CONCLUSIONS: Our data from a large international child population confirm that there is a strong relation of body mass index with wheeze especially in affluent countries. Moreover, body mass index is associated with an objective marker of airways obstruction (FEV1/FVC) but no other objective markers of respiratory and allergic disorders
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
No full textLetter from J. Margaret Sutton to to Isaac H. Kempner, Homer L. Bruce, Walter F. Woodul, O. R. Armstrong, Harris L. Kempner, R. Lee Kempner, Mary K. Thorne, and R. M. Armstrong notifying them that the upcoming director's meeting has been cancelled and that they will know the new date in the coming week. George Andre is cc'd
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
No full textLetter from W. H. Louviere to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner, Homer L. Bruce, Walter F. Woodul, O. R. Armstrong, and Harris L. Kempner reminding them that a director's meeting will be held after the upcoming stockholder's meeting. George Andre is cc'd
Self-Reported Truck Traffic on the Street of Residence and Symptoms of Asthma and Allergic Disease: A Global Relationship in ISAAC Phase 3
Full text linkBACKGROUND: Associations between traffic pollution on the street of residence and a range of respiratory and allergic outcomes in children have been reported in developed countries, but little is known about such associations in developing countries. METHODS: The third phase of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) was carried out in 13- to 14-year-old and 6- to 7-year-old children across the world. A question about frequency of truck traffic on the street of residence was included in an additional questionnaire. We investigated the association between self-reported truck traffic on the street of residence and symptoms of asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, and eczema with logistic regression. Adjustments were made for sex, region of the world, language, gross national income, and 10 other subject-specific covariates. RESULTS: Frequency of truck traffic on the street of residence was positively associated with the prevalence of symptoms of asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, and eczema with an exposure-response relationship. Odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) for "current wheeze" and "almost the whole day" versus "never" truck traffic were 1.35 (1.23-1.49) for 13- to 14-year-olds and 1.35 (1.22-1.48) for 6- to 7-year-olds. CONCLUSIONS: Higher exposure to self-reported truck traffic on the street of residence is associated with increased reports of symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, and eczema in many locations in the world. These findings require further investigation in view of increasing exposure of the world's children to traffic
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