This study evaluated the causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients in Pakistan. Diabetic nephropathy was the leading cause of CKD (28% of cases), followed by glomerulonephritis (22%) and hypertension (14.6%). Most patients presented with late-stage CKD. Among those under 50, glomerulonephritis was most common (33.2%) while diabetic nephropathy was most frequent in those over 50 (39.6%). The high prevalence of diabetes, infections, and late detection of diseases contribute to the burden of CKD in Pakistan.
NTU Hackathon 2014 featured the X-bike project by Eric Chiu and Denly Shih. They built a bike rental platform that allows users to rent and return bikes anywhere using their phone to unlock an NFC lock on the bike. The project included creating 3D models of the bike, crafting an NFC lock, and tracking bike locations.
- The study aimed to determine the prevalence of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) using ankle brachial index (ABI) measurements.
- ABI was measured on 72 CKD patients, and 20 patients (27.8%) had an ABI <0.9 indicating PVD.
- PVD prevalence was highest (34.7%) in patients with stage 5 CKD. Overall, the study found a significant prevalence of PVD among CKD patients based on ABI measurements.
This study evaluated the causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients in Pakistan. Diabetic nephropathy was the leading cause of CKD (28% of cases), followed by glomerulonephritis (22%) and hypertension (14.6%). Most patients presented with late-stage CKD. Among those under 50, glomerulonephritis was most common (33.2%) while diabetic nephropathy was most frequent in those over 50 (39.6%). The high prevalence of diabetes, infections, and late detection of diseases contribute to the burden of CKD in Pakistan.
NTU Hackathon 2014 featured the X-bike project by Eric Chiu and Denly Shih. They built a bike rental platform that allows users to rent and return bikes anywhere using their phone to unlock an NFC lock on the bike. The project included creating 3D models of the bike, crafting an NFC lock, and tracking bike locations.
- The study aimed to determine the prevalence of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) using ankle brachial index (ABI) measurements.
- ABI was measured on 72 CKD patients, and 20 patients (27.8%) had an ABI <0.9 indicating PVD.
- PVD prevalence was highest (34.7%) in patients with stage 5 CKD. Overall, the study found a significant prevalence of PVD among CKD patients based on ABI measurements.
This study analyzed 96 renal transplant patients to evaluate aortic stiffness and its relationship to renal function. The study found:
1) Aortic pulse wave velocity (APWV), a measure of aortic stiffness, was inversely correlated with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), a measure of renal function - the poorer the renal function, the higher the aortic stiffness.
2) APWV increased with more advanced stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), based on eGFR levels.
3) APWV was positively correlated with blood pressure levels.
The study concludes that aortic stiffness, as measured by APWV, is related to renal graft dysfunction as reflected by decreased e
Reglamento general de la ley nº 300057, ley del servicio civil decreto suprem...Manolo Kachay
The document discusses the president of the repository's opening speech, thanking attendees and outlining the goals of open access and transparency. It then lists the repository's departments and various topics related to science and research that will be covered, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and others. In closing, there is a call for participants to utilize the repository's resources to further scientific collaboration and discovery.
The document promotes the benefits of visual communications systems for healthcare facilities. It argues that such systems can increase patient satisfaction, improve operational efficiencies, and engage staff by providing information through digital displays. Research is cited showing people retain more of what they see versus read. The global digital signage market is projected to more than double between 2012 and 2017. The company's single platform solution allows healthcare facilities to leverage digital displays throughout their locations to provide wayfinding, waiting room information, operating room updates, and more.
THE APPLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN ENGLISHLambang Robbani
This document provides guidance and examples for developing lesson plans that apply the scientific approach in teaching English. It discusses formulating clear lesson aims, stimulating higher-order thinking, and integrating scientific approach. Examples are given for writing aims, ordering aims by importance, and relating lesson steps to Bloom's and Krathwohl's taxonomies. Teachers are then asked to develop their own lesson plans for a Year 7 class and gather feedback through a presentation.
Visual communications uses digital signage to provide students, staff, and visitors with engaging and useful information across a college campus. It can increase campus involvement, improve safety and the visitor experience. Research shows people retain more of what they see versus read. The global digital signage market is expected to more than double to $17.1 billion by 2017 as the number of digital signs increases to 22 million. A centralized visual communications solution from Four Winds Interactive allows information to be easily displayed throughout a campus via dorms, student centers, classrooms and more.
Attention spans are getting shorter thanks to computers, smartphones and tablets. How do you break through the noise to ensure your audience is engaged with your message? The answer: leverage the power of visual communications. The human brain processes visuals 60,000 times faster than text. See for yourself in this compelling SlideShare presentation.
Enhance the passenger experience, improve operational efficiencies and increase passenger satisfaction at your airport with FWI's visual communications solution.
This study analyzed 96 renal transplant patients to evaluate aortic stiffness and its relationship to renal function. The study found:
1) Aortic pulse wave velocity (APWV), a measure of aortic stiffness, was inversely correlated with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), a measure of renal function - the poorer the renal function, the higher the aortic stiffness.
2) APWV increased with more advanced stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), based on eGFR levels.
3) APWV was positively correlated with blood pressure levels.
The study concludes that aortic stiffness, as measured by APWV, is related to renal graft dysfunction as reflected by decreased e
Reglamento general de la ley nº 300057, ley del servicio civil decreto suprem...Manolo Kachay
The document discusses the president of the repository's opening speech, thanking attendees and outlining the goals of open access and transparency. It then lists the repository's departments and various topics related to science and research that will be covered, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and others. In closing, there is a call for participants to utilize the repository's resources to further scientific collaboration and discovery.
The document promotes the benefits of visual communications systems for healthcare facilities. It argues that such systems can increase patient satisfaction, improve operational efficiencies, and engage staff by providing information through digital displays. Research is cited showing people retain more of what they see versus read. The global digital signage market is projected to more than double between 2012 and 2017. The company's single platform solution allows healthcare facilities to leverage digital displays throughout their locations to provide wayfinding, waiting room information, operating room updates, and more.
THE APPLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN ENGLISHLambang Robbani
This document provides guidance and examples for developing lesson plans that apply the scientific approach in teaching English. It discusses formulating clear lesson aims, stimulating higher-order thinking, and integrating scientific approach. Examples are given for writing aims, ordering aims by importance, and relating lesson steps to Bloom's and Krathwohl's taxonomies. Teachers are then asked to develop their own lesson plans for a Year 7 class and gather feedback through a presentation.
Visual communications uses digital signage to provide students, staff, and visitors with engaging and useful information across a college campus. It can increase campus involvement, improve safety and the visitor experience. Research shows people retain more of what they see versus read. The global digital signage market is expected to more than double to $17.1 billion by 2017 as the number of digital signs increases to 22 million. A centralized visual communications solution from Four Winds Interactive allows information to be easily displayed throughout a campus via dorms, student centers, classrooms and more.
Attention spans are getting shorter thanks to computers, smartphones and tablets. How do you break through the noise to ensure your audience is engaged with your message? The answer: leverage the power of visual communications. The human brain processes visuals 60,000 times faster than text. See for yourself in this compelling SlideShare presentation.
Enhance the passenger experience, improve operational efficiencies and increase passenger satisfaction at your airport with FWI's visual communications solution.