140 research outputs found
Body, Mat, Mark-Making
No full textI explore painting and drawing through a binding of its performative activity with the practice of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Constraints are put in place to impose constant and abrupt switching between mark-making and grappling activity. The repetition involved in this structure fuses these two distinct activities into one. The experience of mushin (no-mind), a state one enters when deeply immersed in martial art activity, overlaps into the process of mark-making. This experience of mark-making subsequently influences the activity on the mat. Affect, as a pre-cognitive entity, participates alongside conscious activity in this feedback loop of influences. From this view, I revisit the idea of constraint and mushin. The resulting works depict fragmented bodies-in-process, produced under a state of mushin that involves the constrained combination of unconscious and conscious, mental and bodily influences
One character, one bullet : an investigation of the death of character in contemporary South African television drama and the multiplicity of social self as possible means of character revival
No full textTitle on accompanying disc: ZindziTelevision drama demands a strong sense of story to sustain a viewer’s engagement, and fictional characters are key dramatic vehicles in story construction, yet it remains an area that is severely neglected in terms of both theory and practice at this time in South Africa. I have discovered that the ‘death’ of the South African television character can be attributed (at least in part) to a unique set of challenges facing practitioners. My aim is to discover if the moribund television character can perhaps be resuscitated through the application of a concept called ‘the multiplicity of social self’, which finds its roots in the discipline of social psychology. This written explication and its accompanying experimental television film, Zindzi, are twin sites from which to consider the death and possible revival of contemporary South African television characters
Polycystic kidney disease
No full textAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited renal disorder and monogenic cause of hypertension. ADPKD should be considered in any patient presenting with bilateral renal cysts particularly if there is associated hypertension. Although treatment remains mainly supportive (particularly during the progression of chronic kidney disease), effective management of associated hypertension and other cardiovascular risk is important. Several potential therapies have emerged from research into the molecular biology of ADPKD, and one drug, tolvaptan, is now licensed for the treatment of later stages of ADPKD. The practical management of patients with this disorder can be challenging and may involve a coordinated multidisciplinary team approach to the medical and surgical complications associated with ADPKD. This chapter will briefly outline the current understanding of ADPKD and consider some of the practical dilemmas faced when caring for these patients.<br/
Thinking About the Future, Symptom Control and Other Aspects of Palliative Care in Advanced CKD
No full textPalliative and supportive care have always been important for those with advanced CKD, but – until recently – there has been little research or evidence to inform best care. This is changing rapidly. This chapter draws on recent evidence to provide an overview of best practice in assessing and identifying supportive care needs and in planning ahead to ensure optimal care for the future (advance care planning). Without advance care planning, deteriorating health is often poorly managed for those with advanced CKD, and care is not in accordance with the preferences of the individual person affected. The best evidence is also provided on how to manage common symptoms which frequently occur as the disease progresses
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The European Green Deal and nephrology: a call for action by the European Kidney Health Alliance
No full textManagement of the Nephrotic Patient: The Overall Approach to the Patient with Nephrotic Syndrome (NS)
No full textCamosun Showcase 2017: Professional, Scholarly & Creative Activity
No full textCamosun College values lifelong learning and faculty development. The faculty stories in this report highlight how the college enables development through scheduled development time, professional development funds, innovation and creativity grants and the supports provided by the Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning.Published in 2017. Faculty profiled in this report include: Bruce McCormack, English Language Development Department. Heather del Villano, English Language Development Department. Tony Vernon, English Language Development Department. Todd Ormiston, Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections. Jodi Lundgren, English Department. Laurie Elmquist, English Department. James Nemec,Department of Physics & Astronomy. Janet Stark, Marketing Department. Nevin Harper, Sport & Exercise Education. Mary Harber, Community Support & Education Assistant Program. Enid Elliot, Early Learning & Care Program. Val Montague, Continuing Education. Joyce van de Vegte, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Department. Kathy Tarnai-Lokhorst, Mechanical Engineering Department. Gilbert Noussitou, Culinary Arts Department. Ryan Williams, Welding Department. Sue Doner, Centre for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL). Chris Balmer, Counselling Centre
Emotional disclosure and cognitive performance
No full textExperiencing negative and traumatic life events undermines cognitive functioning by affecting memory, attention, and processing of information. The cognitive costs of negative experiences may be alleviated through emotional disclosure which enhances psychological resources. The current study predicted that emotional disclosure affects cognitive mechanisms by improving executive attentional control. This prediction was tested by having subjects (n = 115) first consider a disturbing or neutral life event, and then complete a write task where they either explored their thoughts and feeling about that event (disclose) or described it in a factual, non-emotional manner (suppress). We found significant differences in accuracy on the cognitive task for participants who disclosed about past traumatic experiences compared to those who suppressed or wrote about neutral experiences. There were marginally significant effects of emotional disclosure on reaction times to the cognitive task. Finding meaning and closure through writing was associated with better performance on the cognitive task. The results provide preliminary support for emotional disclosure benefitting cognition. A possible way this is achieved may be by allowing individuals to gain perspective and clarity related to their experience and reorganize their narrative. This may help them in making sense of the event and expand their cognitive capacities.M.A.Includes bibliographical reference
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