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Mikołaj Rej o Fortunie Łudarce i Zwodnicy oraz o "świeckiej krotochwili"

2018

Tematem artykułu jest problematyka związana z zagadnieniem Fortuny w twórczości Mikołaja Reja. Motyw ten w literaturze i sztuce przybierał rozmaite kształty i konwencje. Fortuna w utworach Reja raz jawiła się jako bogini, kiedy indziej jako demon. Pisarz chętnie też sięgał po konwencję teatru świata, sceny cyrkowej, będącej domeną bogini Circe, turniejów czy pola walki. Jednak źródłem tych wszystkich metafor okazały się złożone relacje łączące plan Opatrzności z porządkiem natury, które dotyczyły uprzywilejowanego miejsca człowieka we wszechświecie. Dychotomiczność ludzkiej natury widoczna w rozróżnieniu na los i fortunę znalazła w twórczości Reja, wspartej na gruncie humanizmu chrześcijańs…

Determinantes Sociales de la Salud, Modos de Transporte, y su Relación con Riesgo de Accidentalidad en Jóvenes residentes de la Región Metropolitana …

2022

Antecedentes y tema de trabajo: La movilidad y la circulación determinan dinámicas que caracterizan la vida humana. Estas actividades son tan importantes que se consideran un derecho humano universal, constituyéndose en fuente de constante preocupación para investigadores, gobiernos e instituciones. Las limitaciones al ejercicio de este derecho son un detrimento para la calidad de vida, especialmente cuando conlleva un número inaceptable de muertes y lesiones que hoy se consideran de carácter pandémico. Los eventos desfavorables para la movilidad y la circulación suelen denominarse como “suceso”, “incidente”, “choque”, “colisión”, y quizás el termino más empleado sea “accidente”. Ni experto…

Effects of Exercise on Health-Related Quality of Life and Fear of Falling in Home-Dwelling Older Women

2012

This randomized, controlled trial evaluated the effects of exercise on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and fear of falling (FoF) among 149 home-dwelling older women. The 12-mo exercise program was intended to reduce the risk of falls and fractures. HRQoL was assessed by the RAND-36 Survey, and FoF, with a visual analog scale, at baseline, 12 mo, and 24 mo. On all RAND-36 scales, the scores indicated better health and well-being. The exercise had hardly any effect on HRQoL; only the general health score improved slightly compared with controls at 12 mo (p = .019), but this gain was lost at 24 mo. FoF decreased in both groups during the intervention with no between-groups difference at…

Lethal rupture of post-traumatic aneurysm of the vertebral artery case report.

2009

Abstract Traumatic aneurysms or dissections of the vertebral artery have been reported in patients who have suffered minor craniofacial injuries in traffic accidents. A case is reported of ruptured traumatic vertebral artery aneurysm due to closed head injury without without penetrating injuries or skull fractures. The macroscopic and histological findings relevant to the vertebral wall were compatible with post-traumatic aneurysm; the rupture of the wall was assumed to be caused by sepsis and local infiltration of inflammatory cells.

Fear of falling and coexisting sensory difficulties as predictors of mobility decline in older women.

2012

BACKGROUND: Mobility decline, the coexistence of several sensory difficulties and fear of falling (FOF) are all common concerns in older people; however, knowledge about the combined effect of FOF and coexisting sensory difficulties on mobility is lacking. METHODS: Data on self-reported FOF, difficulties in hearing, vision, balance, and walking 2 km were gathered with a structured questionnaire among 434 women aged 63-76 years at baseline and after a 3-year follow-up. Logistic regression models were used for analyses. RESULTS: Every third participant reported difficulties in walking 2 km at baseline. In cross-sectional analysis, the odds ratio for difficulties in walking 2 km was higher amo…

A lower-limb training program to improve balance in healthy elderly women using the T-Bow® Device

2009

Ageing impairs balance, which increases the risk of falls. Fall-related injuries are a serious health problem associated with dependency and disability in the elderly and results in high costs to public health systems. This study aims to determine the effects of a training program to develop balance using a new device called the T-Bow (R). A total of 28 women > 65 years were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EG) (n = 18; 69.50 [0.99] years), or a control group (CG) (n = 10; 70.70 [2.18] years). A program for lower limbs was applied for 8 weeks using 5 exercises on the T-Bow (R): squat, lateral and frontal swings, lunges, and plantarflexions. The intensity of the exercises was cont…

Incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter failure and complications in paediatric patients: Systematic review and meta analysis.

2020

Background: Most paediatric patients have at least one peripheral intravenous catheter insertion during their hospitalisation. Despite the important function of peripheral intravenous catheters for delivery of intravenous therapy, failure and complications rates are widely reported; however these results have not been synthesised. Objective: To provide an overall estimate of peripheral intravenous catheter failure and related complications in the paediatric population. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis Data sources: The electronic databases, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Cumulative Index of Nursing an…

Self-inflicted oral soft-tissue burn due to local behavior and treatment

2010

Injuries to oral soft-tissues can occur due to accidental, iatrogenic, and factitious traumas. They may present as burns, ulcerations, and gingival recession. Chemical, thermal, and physical agents are the main causative agents for oral soft-tissues burns. The purpose of this case report was to illustrate the destructive nature of the local behavior and to describe the successful treatment of this case. A 20-year-old girl with severe pain and burning sensation in the left maxillary region, which was interfering with normal eating and speaking, was admitted to periodontology clinic. Upon questioning, the patient readily admitted traumatizing her gingival and cheek mucosa with alcohol. Treatm…

The inhibition and control of aggression

1984

Following Hydrogen Cyanide in the Valencian Country (1907-1933): Risk, Accidents and Standards in Fumigation

2019

Abstract Pests had represented a major problem in agriculture for centuries, but the huge changes in the food chain around the late nineteenth century intensified their effects in a totally unprecedented way and many new chemical substances were introduced in the attempt to control them. In this paper I will focus on the implementation of hydrogen cyanide, a highly toxic pesticide which has not received particular consideration from researchers to date. I shall analyse the introduction of this pesticide in the Valencian Country and focus on the attention given to the safety of workers and consumers. I aim to examine the role of the poison in its different uses and analyse the impact of each…