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Supplemental Material - The anterior saphenous vein. Part 3. Systematic review of the literature and payor coverage policies. Endorsed by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, the American Venous Forum and the International Union of Phlebology
No full textSupplemental Material for The anterior saphenous vein. Part 3. Systematic review of the literature and payor coverage policies. Endorsed by the American vein and lymphatic society, the American Venous Forum and the International Union of Phlebology by Rachel Drgastin, Edward M Boyle, Nicos Labropoulos, Alberto Caggiati, Antonios Gasparis, Suat Doganci, and Mark Meissner in Phlebology</p
Fitness levels and exercise behaviour of cypriots aged 25-34 as preventive measures for one of the risk factors associated with heart disease : implications for health promotion
No full textHealth statistics available in Cyprus suggest that heart disease is the major cause of death on the island. Physical activity and exercise participation constitute, according to research evidence, good preventive measures for one of the major risk factors associated with heart disease. Exercise and physical activity can have a positive outcome in the development of a healthier heart.In view of the above, the major focus of this dissertation is on exercise and physical activity participation as a means of prevention of heart disease. The author decided to situate the problem/question under examination within the Precede-Proceed Model by Green and Kreuter (1991). In order for the author to be in a position to provide recommendations for health education/promotion programmes for exercise/physical activity promotion, it was important to examine the following issues in the target group: their fitness level; their physical activity patterns; and their knowledge and attitudes to exercise and physical activity (exercise behaviour).For collecting the required data, the author employed a combination of research tools. Firstly, for the physical assessment, he used a simple four part fitness assessment/test. To examine physical activity patterns, he employed a structured interview with questionnaire and to collect qualitative data on knowledge and attitudes, he employed an in-depth interview and the focus group approach. The quantitative data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences and the qualitative data section was subjected to content analysis.According to the findings of this research, in terms of overall fitness, females were fitter than males; and females were more likely to be regularly physically active. The major barriers to exercise and physical activity participation were the lack of free time and the lack of motivation. Other priorities are set by Cypriots, and exercise and physical activity participation is thus not important in the Cypriot's busy schedules.The findings of this project were important and significant not only because this is the first type of such research conducted on the island, but because they had implications for how exercise and physical activity should be promoted through health education/promotion programmes on the island and helped set objectives in terms of the Precede-Proceed Model. These objectives and interventions have been identified and discussed.</p
Understanding and Improving Risk Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Growth Using Statistical Shape Modeling of the Infrarenal Aorta
No full textMaximum diameter of the aneurysmal sac remains the primary method for defining surveillance intervals and the timing for surgical intervention. Recent studies have attempted to expand on this one-dimensional metric by incorporating additional descriptors of the aneurysmal sac such as undulation, curvature and tortuosity. However, these metrics are often biased and may overlook certain anatomical abnormalities, limiting predictive potential. This study aimed to identify novel three-dimensional shape features of the aneurysmal flow lumen and outer wall structure (OWS, with or without intraluminal thrombus) to predict aneurysmal growth
Nicos Mouzelis' Synthetic Sociological Theory
No full textThis article discusses the way in which Nicos Mouzelis develops his synthetic sociological theory
and avoids both theoretical reductionism and inner contradictions between different levels concepts.
From this perspective the author analyse each step of the synthesis its heuristic potential.У статті розглянуто, яким чином Нікос Моузеліс будує свою синтетичну соціологічну концепцію, зокрема, в який спосіб йому вдається уникнути і теоретичного редукціонізму, і внутрішньої суперечності між: концептами різних рівнів. З такої точки зору проаналізовано кожен елемент синтезу та його евристичний потенціал
The Role of Venous Reflux and Calf Muscle Pump Function in Nonthrombotic Chronic Venous Insufficiency
No full textHow Does Chronic Venous Disease Progress From The First Symptoms to the Advanced Stages? A Review
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Re-envisioning Cyprus
No full textExhibition catalogue / edited volumeArtists and academics join forces in a common effort to “re-envision” Cyprus. The result is anedited volume and a photography & multimedia exhibition.
The authors of “Re-envisioning Cyprus” come from different disciplines – such asanthropology, social sciences, art history, literature, cultural theory and visual arts. They usevarious methods – some excavate past images, and some produce or comment on newones. They exploit all kinds of materials – such as press, studio or vernacular photos, statues,landmarks, urban constructions and religious spaces. What united them is first their wish tosee Cyprus with their own eyes and with their own minds, rather than through officialisinglenses, or narratives. Second, they are rather interested in photography, and how it can helpour conceptual understanding of the island.
The images each author has selected or produced will be included in the accompaniedexhibition. The exhibition will feature the work of visual artists from Cyprus and abroad andwill be opened by the Minister of Education and Culture, Mr. Andreas Demetriou onWednesday, December 8th at 8pm.
Participating Authors and Artists: Loucas Antoniou, Melita Couta, Johanna Diehl, AnandanaKapur, Phanos Kyriacou, Orestis Lambrou, Chrystalleni Loizidou, Peter Loizos, MiriamPaeslack, Haris Pellapaisiotis, Nicos Phillipou, Sondra Sainsbury, Stefanos Stefanides,Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert, Constantinos Taliotis, Demetris Taliotis and Ellene Tsangarides.
The exhibition is organized by the University of Nicosia (organizer) and the Cyprus Universityof Technology (partner) and is part of the celebration of the 50th year anniversary of Cyprus.The book is published by the University of Nicosia Press and will be available at theexhibition opening.
Editors/ Curators:Peter Loizos (London School of Economics)Nicos Philippou (University of Nicosia)Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert (Cyprus University of Technology)Government of Cyprus, University of Nicosi
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