On July 4,2024,Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the“Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus”meeting in Astana,Kazakhstan,and delivers a speech titled“Joining Hands to Build a More Beautiful Home of the Shanghai ...On July 4,2024,Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the“Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus”meeting in Astana,Kazakhstan,and delivers a speech titled“Joining Hands to Build a More Beautiful Home of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization”.展开更多
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with breast cancer being the most common (2.26 million new cases and 685,000 deaths). In Saudi Arabia, breast cancer ranked the first among females in 2014, accounting for...Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with breast cancer being the most common (2.26 million new cases and 685,000 deaths). In Saudi Arabia, breast cancer ranked the first among females in 2014, accounting for 15.9% of all cancers reported among Saudi nationals and 28.7% of all cancers reported among females of all ages. Early detection of breast cancer could decrease the risks, have a better prognosis, and have better outcomes/more successful treatments. Prevalence of breast cancer reached more than 25% of all diagnosed cancer in the kingdom among women. Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge and performance of women attending primary care centers about breast self-examination and mammogram screening for prevention and early detection of breast cancer in Abha city primary healthcare centers, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Research Method: cross sectional design was conducted by using questionnaire, which was distributed to primary care center nurses. The collected data was statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 25. Results: The study found that participants had poor awareness and knowledge about breast self-examination, risk factors for breast cancer, and trends and practices in early diagnosis of breast cancer. Conclusion and Recommendations: It recommends increasing awareness campaigns and providing educational programs to improve knowledge and practices.展开更多
China hosted commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in Beijing on June 28.Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of ...China hosted commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in Beijing on June 28.Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and delivered an important speech.Wang Yi,Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister,attended the luncheon commemorating the Five Principles and gave a speech.展开更多
Objective:This study assessed the role of the attending medical team in the cost control of the cholecystectomy DRG components.Methods:The association between team structure,workflow,and treatment outcomes was analyze...Objective:This study assessed the role of the attending medical team in the cost control of the cholecystectomy DRG components.Methods:The association between team structure,workflow,and treatment outcomes was analyzed using a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data and qualitative interviews from 628 patients.Results:Inter-professional teamwork significantly affected length of stay,treatment costs,and recurrence rates,with experienced teams performing better in terms of emergency response and collaborative efficiency.Patient satisfaction was generally high,indicating that good teamwork enhances treatment outcomes.Significance:The study highlights the importance of optimizing team configuration to improve the quality,efficiency,and cost control of healthcare.展开更多
Religious practices in general,but primarily Christian ones,are undergoing major changes in the modern world,which is rapidly changing day by day.One of the most revealing manifestations of these changes is liturgical...Religious practices in general,but primarily Christian ones,are undergoing major changes in the modern world,which is rapidly changing day by day.One of the most revealing manifestations of these changes is liturgical music,which has always been considered“traditional”,whereas the boundaries of the tradition have been subject to sharp disputes between those responsible for the church ritual and its accessories.The palette of the musical environment of modern church in terms of attendance and congregational acceptability in its sustainable development is addressed in the article based on recent research,in particular,several related studies by A.Rosenblatt,who over the past two decades has explored different aspects of church music heard in the field and presented in various hymnal books.Summary of this review allows us to consider a tangle of reasons to the preference for this or that musical style,which often completely excludes purely musical tastes and preferences.展开更多
On the morning of May 19,2023,President Xi Jinping presided over the first China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an,Shaanxi Province,and delivered a keynote address titled“Working Together for a China-Central Asia Communi...On the morning of May 19,2023,President Xi Jinping presided over the first China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an,Shaanxi Province,and delivered a keynote address titled“Working Together for a China-Central Asia Community with a Shared Future--Featuring Mutual Assistance,Common Development,Universal Security,and Everlasting Friendship”.Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov,Tajik President Emomali Rahmon,Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the summit.展开更多
10 Years On,BRI Pioneers High-Quality Cooperation for Global Prosperity Chinese President Xi Jinping poses for a group photo with various foreign heads of states,governments,and international organizations attending t...10 Years On,BRI Pioneers High-Quality Cooperation for Global Prosperity Chinese President Xi Jinping poses for a group photo with various foreign heads of states,governments,and international organizations attending the opening ceremony of theird Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing,on October 18,2023.展开更多
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a trip to Saudi Arabia from December 7 to 10, during which Xi attended the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Summit, held bilateral meetings w...Chinese President Xi Jinping made a trip to Saudi Arabia from December 7 to 10, during which Xi attended the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Summit, held bilateral meetings with nearly 20 Arab leaders, and paid a state visit to Saudi Arabia.展开更多
The 120th Meeting of ISO Council was held on February 21-23 in Geneva,Switzerland.Tian Shihong,Vice Minister of State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR)and Administrator of Standardization Administration of Ch...The 120th Meeting of ISO Council was held on February 21-23 in Geneva,Switzerland.Tian Shihong,Vice Minister of State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR)and Administrator of Standardization Administration of China(SAC),led the Chinese delegation to attend the meeting.展开更多
Third BRF ushers in brighter prospects of development The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation(BRF)was held successfully on October 17 and 18 in Beijing.It was attended by over 10,000 registered rep...Third BRF ushers in brighter prospects of development The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation(BRF)was held successfully on October 17 and 18 in Beijing.It was attended by over 10,000 registered representatives from 151 countries and 41 international organizations,which showcased the tremendous appeal and global influence of Belt and Road cooperation.展开更多
On February 15,during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's state visit to China,China Institute of International Studies(CIIS)and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China co-held a dialogue between Presid...On February 15,during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's state visit to China,China Institute of International Studies(CIIS)and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China co-held a dialogue between President Raisi and Chinese scholars.Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian,the Iranian Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarz-Zadeh,and the Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua attended the event.展开更多
Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly ...Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries.展开更多
Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly ...Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries.展开更多
BACKGROUND: To determine if elderly frequent attenders are associated with increased 30-day mortality, assess resource utilization by the elderly frequent attenders and identify associated characteristics that contrib...BACKGROUND: To determine if elderly frequent attenders are associated with increased 30-day mortality, assess resource utilization by the elderly frequent attenders and identify associated characteristics that contribute to mortality. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of electronic clinical records of all emergency department(ED) visits over a 10-year period to an urban tertiary general hospital in Singapore. Patients aged 65 years and older, with 3 or more visits within a calendar year were identified. Outcomes measured include 30-day mortality, admission rate, admission diagnosis and duration spent at ED. Chi-square-tests were used to assess categorical factors and Student t-test was used to assess continuous variables on their association with being a frequent attender. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted on all significant independent factors on to the outcome variable(30-day mortality), to determine factor independent odds ratios of being a frequent attender.RESULTS: 1.381 million attendance records were analyzed. Elderly patients accounted for 25.5% of all attendances, of which 31.3% are frequent attenders. Their 30-day mortality rate increased from 4.0% in the first visit, to 8.8% in the third visit, peaking at 10.2% in the sixth visit. Factors associated with mortality include patients with neoplasms, ambulance utilization, male gender and having attended the ED the previous year.CONCLUSION: Elderly attenders have a higher 30-day mortality risk compared to the overall ED population, with mortality risk more marked for frequent attenders. This study illustrates the importance and need for interventions to address frequent ED visits by the elderly, especially in an aging society.展开更多
文摘On July 4,2024,Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the“Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus”meeting in Astana,Kazakhstan,and delivers a speech titled“Joining Hands to Build a More Beautiful Home of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization”.
文摘Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with breast cancer being the most common (2.26 million new cases and 685,000 deaths). In Saudi Arabia, breast cancer ranked the first among females in 2014, accounting for 15.9% of all cancers reported among Saudi nationals and 28.7% of all cancers reported among females of all ages. Early detection of breast cancer could decrease the risks, have a better prognosis, and have better outcomes/more successful treatments. Prevalence of breast cancer reached more than 25% of all diagnosed cancer in the kingdom among women. Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge and performance of women attending primary care centers about breast self-examination and mammogram screening for prevention and early detection of breast cancer in Abha city primary healthcare centers, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Research Method: cross sectional design was conducted by using questionnaire, which was distributed to primary care center nurses. The collected data was statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 25. Results: The study found that participants had poor awareness and knowledge about breast self-examination, risk factors for breast cancer, and trends and practices in early diagnosis of breast cancer. Conclusion and Recommendations: It recommends increasing awareness campaigns and providing educational programs to improve knowledge and practices.
文摘China hosted commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in Beijing on June 28.Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and delivered an important speech.Wang Yi,Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister,attended the luncheon commemorating the Five Principles and gave a speech.
文摘Objective:This study assessed the role of the attending medical team in the cost control of the cholecystectomy DRG components.Methods:The association between team structure,workflow,and treatment outcomes was analyzed using a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data and qualitative interviews from 628 patients.Results:Inter-professional teamwork significantly affected length of stay,treatment costs,and recurrence rates,with experienced teams performing better in terms of emergency response and collaborative efficiency.Patient satisfaction was generally high,indicating that good teamwork enhances treatment outcomes.Significance:The study highlights the importance of optimizing team configuration to improve the quality,efficiency,and cost control of healthcare.
文摘Religious practices in general,but primarily Christian ones,are undergoing major changes in the modern world,which is rapidly changing day by day.One of the most revealing manifestations of these changes is liturgical music,which has always been considered“traditional”,whereas the boundaries of the tradition have been subject to sharp disputes between those responsible for the church ritual and its accessories.The palette of the musical environment of modern church in terms of attendance and congregational acceptability in its sustainable development is addressed in the article based on recent research,in particular,several related studies by A.Rosenblatt,who over the past two decades has explored different aspects of church music heard in the field and presented in various hymnal books.Summary of this review allows us to consider a tangle of reasons to the preference for this or that musical style,which often completely excludes purely musical tastes and preferences.
文摘On the morning of May 19,2023,President Xi Jinping presided over the first China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an,Shaanxi Province,and delivered a keynote address titled“Working Together for a China-Central Asia Community with a Shared Future--Featuring Mutual Assistance,Common Development,Universal Security,and Everlasting Friendship”.Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov,Tajik President Emomali Rahmon,Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the summit.
文摘10 Years On,BRI Pioneers High-Quality Cooperation for Global Prosperity Chinese President Xi Jinping poses for a group photo with various foreign heads of states,governments,and international organizations attending the opening ceremony of theird Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing,on October 18,2023.
文摘Chinese President Xi Jinping made a trip to Saudi Arabia from December 7 to 10, during which Xi attended the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Summit, held bilateral meetings with nearly 20 Arab leaders, and paid a state visit to Saudi Arabia.
文摘The 120th Meeting of ISO Council was held on February 21-23 in Geneva,Switzerland.Tian Shihong,Vice Minister of State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR)and Administrator of Standardization Administration of China(SAC),led the Chinese delegation to attend the meeting.
文摘Third BRF ushers in brighter prospects of development The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation(BRF)was held successfully on October 17 and 18 in Beijing.It was attended by over 10,000 registered representatives from 151 countries and 41 international organizations,which showcased the tremendous appeal and global influence of Belt and Road cooperation.
文摘On February 15,during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's state visit to China,China Institute of International Studies(CIIS)and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China co-held a dialogue between President Raisi and Chinese scholars.Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian,the Iranian Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarz-Zadeh,and the Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua attended the event.
文摘Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries.
文摘Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries.
文摘BACKGROUND: To determine if elderly frequent attenders are associated with increased 30-day mortality, assess resource utilization by the elderly frequent attenders and identify associated characteristics that contribute to mortality. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of electronic clinical records of all emergency department(ED) visits over a 10-year period to an urban tertiary general hospital in Singapore. Patients aged 65 years and older, with 3 or more visits within a calendar year were identified. Outcomes measured include 30-day mortality, admission rate, admission diagnosis and duration spent at ED. Chi-square-tests were used to assess categorical factors and Student t-test was used to assess continuous variables on their association with being a frequent attender. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted on all significant independent factors on to the outcome variable(30-day mortality), to determine factor independent odds ratios of being a frequent attender.RESULTS: 1.381 million attendance records were analyzed. Elderly patients accounted for 25.5% of all attendances, of which 31.3% are frequent attenders. Their 30-day mortality rate increased from 4.0% in the first visit, to 8.8% in the third visit, peaking at 10.2% in the sixth visit. Factors associated with mortality include patients with neoplasms, ambulance utilization, male gender and having attended the ED the previous year.CONCLUSION: Elderly attenders have a higher 30-day mortality risk compared to the overall ED population, with mortality risk more marked for frequent attenders. This study illustrates the importance and need for interventions to address frequent ED visits by the elderly, especially in an aging society.
