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
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
Objective:To report our experience with two tests,anti-cardiolipin antibody test[venereal disease reasearch laboratory(VDRL) test]and specific treponemal test(Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay),used for screen...Objective:To report our experience with two tests,anti-cardiolipin antibody test[venereal disease reasearch laboratory(VDRL) test]and specific treponemal test(Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay),used for screening antenatal,high risk cases and cases from sexually transmitted infection in a tertiary care hospital from January 2006 till December 2008.Methods:A total of 14639 samples received from various patient groups including antenatal cases,patients attending sexually transmitted disease(STD) clinic,blood donors and HIV positive patients were screened.Results:Among the 14639 samples collected,103 were positive by VDRL test.Of these 89 cases were confirmed by quantitative VDRL test and Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay.The cumulative seroprevalence over two years was found to be 0.61%in this study.The syphilis seroprevalence reduced from 0.88%in 2006 to 0.40%in 2008.Among the various sub-populations studied,patients attending the sexually transmitted infection clinic showed a seroprevalence of 2.62%.The seroprevalence decreased significantly from 4.00%in 2006 to1.39%in 2008.Conclusions:Our study showed a statistically significant declining rate of syphilis in STD clinics as well as the overall seroprevalence.These findings could be interpreted as indicators of improved programmes for prevention and management of STDs.展开更多
Invited by Mr. Matthew Poole, Chairman of the Organization Committee of the 67th World Foundry Congress, the delegation of Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (FICMES) led by LI Xin-ya, Presi...Invited by Mr. Matthew Poole, Chairman of the Organization Committee of the 67th World Foundry Congress, the delegation of Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (FICMES) led by LI Xin-ya, President of China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology, more recently attended the 67th World Foundry Congress, and visited the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden; LOCOMO Cast Steel Company, Metso Corporation, Finland; Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; and Brunel University, United Kingdom. During the period of the Congress and in the course of visiting, the delegation had deeply technical exchanges with the organizations mentioned above in the fields of such technologies as numerical simulation and design of foundry technical processes, special materials and advanced casting technology for hydraulic turbines and steam turbines, dual-phase steels casting, nuclear shielding materials manufacturing, rheology and semi-solid casting technology, design and development of medium-frequency induction heating furnaces and so on. Both of them are on the chance of cooperation. The visiting of the delegation is quite successful. The 69th World Foundry Congress has been determined by World Foundry Organization to be held in China and it will be organized by Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society and China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology. The World Foundry Congress to be held in China will play the active role in facilitating the Chinese foundrymen to further understand and master the advanced foundry technologies in the world and promoting the digitalization, informatization and greening development of China?蒺s foundry technology.展开更多
The 28th annual meeting of ISO/REMCO (the Committee on Reference Material of ISO) was held in Geneva,Switzerland,on April 18-21,2005,hosted by ISO Central Secretariat. About 41 representatives coming from 35 member co...The 28th annual meeting of ISO/REMCO (the Committee on Reference Material of ISO) was held in Geneva,Switzerland,on April 18-21,2005,hosted by ISO Central Secretariat. About 41 representatives coming from 35 member countries and organizations participated in the annual meeting. Ms Xu Dajun from CAS (China Association for Standardization),Ms Liu Xiaojian from CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of P.R.C) and Mr. Zhang Tianyou from Beijing Institute of New Technology Application attended the meeting and gave reports.展开更多
The delegation of China Acrobats Association, twelve people with Lin Jian, Vice President of China Acrobats Association as a director, went to America to attend the 79th Annual Convention of International Brotherhood ...The delegation of China Acrobats Association, twelve people with Lin Jian, Vice President of China Acrobats Association as a director, went to America to attend the 79th Annual Convention of International Brotherhood of Magic (IBM) and the Magic Convention of Society of American Magicians 2007 from June 26th, 2007 to July 8th, 2007.展开更多
Olusegun Obasanjo,former President of Nigeria:In an era of globalization,understanding and cooperation is a bridge for better relations among countries.Countries should further develop non-governmental exchanges to pr...Olusegun Obasanjo,former President of Nigeria:In an era of globalization,understanding and cooperation is a bridge for better relations among countries.Countries should further develop non-governmental exchanges to promote understanding and cooperation.This year’s Dialogue has a clear theme and a broad and global participation of foreign representatives展开更多
Maternal mortality has been reported to be a challenge globally, with the highest maternal mortality in Africa. However, the first target for the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is to reduce the global matern...Maternal mortality has been reported to be a challenge globally, with the highest maternal mortality in Africa. However, the first target for the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. To achieve this goal, pregnant women’s knowledge of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is a key. Therefore, this study set out to assess knowledge of birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending antenatal classes. This pilot study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional study design using quantitative approach. Structured questionnaire was used to generate data from 46 respondents after obtaining ethical approval for the study. All data collected were adequate for data analysis. The mean age is 27.71 years with a standard deviation of 5.85, the average booking time was 4.69 months. Among the respondents who had given birth before, the average number of children was two children (1.8571). After categorizing the knowledge scores, 52.2% of the women have good knowledge of obstetric danger signs, 20 (43.5%) of the women have poor knowledge of BPCR and 32 (69.6%) of the respondents have good knowledge of skilled birth attendants. In conclusion, there is a need to formulate policies and strategies that will help to improve pregnant women’s knowledge of BPCR if the first target of the third SDG will be achieved.展开更多
ACPAFFC delegation headed by its vice presi-dent Li Xiaolin attended the 22nd General Assembly of the Conference of NGOs (CONGO) and the World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva from December 4 to 12, 2003.CO...ACPAFFC delegation headed by its vice presi-dent Li Xiaolin attended the 22nd General Assembly of the Conference of NGOs (CONGO) and the World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva from December 4 to 12, 2003.CONGO, founded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
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
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
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Objective:To report our experience with two tests,anti-cardiolipin antibody test[venereal disease reasearch laboratory(VDRL) test]and specific treponemal test(Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay),used for screening antenatal,high risk cases and cases from sexually transmitted infection in a tertiary care hospital from January 2006 till December 2008.Methods:A total of 14639 samples received from various patient groups including antenatal cases,patients attending sexually transmitted disease(STD) clinic,blood donors and HIV positive patients were screened.Results:Among the 14639 samples collected,103 were positive by VDRL test.Of these 89 cases were confirmed by quantitative VDRL test and Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay.The cumulative seroprevalence over two years was found to be 0.61%in this study.The syphilis seroprevalence reduced from 0.88%in 2006 to 0.40%in 2008.Among the various sub-populations studied,patients attending the sexually transmitted infection clinic showed a seroprevalence of 2.62%.The seroprevalence decreased significantly from 4.00%in 2006 to1.39%in 2008.Conclusions:Our study showed a statistically significant declining rate of syphilis in STD clinics as well as the overall seroprevalence.These findings could be interpreted as indicators of improved programmes for prevention and management of STDs.
文摘Invited by Mr. Matthew Poole, Chairman of the Organization Committee of the 67th World Foundry Congress, the delegation of Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (FICMES) led by LI Xin-ya, President of China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology, more recently attended the 67th World Foundry Congress, and visited the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden; LOCOMO Cast Steel Company, Metso Corporation, Finland; Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; and Brunel University, United Kingdom. During the period of the Congress and in the course of visiting, the delegation had deeply technical exchanges with the organizations mentioned above in the fields of such technologies as numerical simulation and design of foundry technical processes, special materials and advanced casting technology for hydraulic turbines and steam turbines, dual-phase steels casting, nuclear shielding materials manufacturing, rheology and semi-solid casting technology, design and development of medium-frequency induction heating furnaces and so on. Both of them are on the chance of cooperation. The visiting of the delegation is quite successful. The 69th World Foundry Congress has been determined by World Foundry Organization to be held in China and it will be organized by Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society and China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology. The World Foundry Congress to be held in China will play the active role in facilitating the Chinese foundrymen to further understand and master the advanced foundry technologies in the world and promoting the digitalization, informatization and greening development of China?蒺s foundry technology.
文摘The 28th annual meeting of ISO/REMCO (the Committee on Reference Material of ISO) was held in Geneva,Switzerland,on April 18-21,2005,hosted by ISO Central Secretariat. About 41 representatives coming from 35 member countries and organizations participated in the annual meeting. Ms Xu Dajun from CAS (China Association for Standardization),Ms Liu Xiaojian from CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of P.R.C) and Mr. Zhang Tianyou from Beijing Institute of New Technology Application attended the meeting and gave reports.
文摘The delegation of China Acrobats Association, twelve people with Lin Jian, Vice President of China Acrobats Association as a director, went to America to attend the 79th Annual Convention of International Brotherhood of Magic (IBM) and the Magic Convention of Society of American Magicians 2007 from June 26th, 2007 to July 8th, 2007.
文摘Olusegun Obasanjo,former President of Nigeria:In an era of globalization,understanding and cooperation is a bridge for better relations among countries.Countries should further develop non-governmental exchanges to promote understanding and cooperation.This year’s Dialogue has a clear theme and a broad and global participation of foreign representatives
文摘Maternal mortality has been reported to be a challenge globally, with the highest maternal mortality in Africa. However, the first target for the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. To achieve this goal, pregnant women’s knowledge of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is a key. Therefore, this study set out to assess knowledge of birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending antenatal classes. This pilot study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional study design using quantitative approach. Structured questionnaire was used to generate data from 46 respondents after obtaining ethical approval for the study. All data collected were adequate for data analysis. The mean age is 27.71 years with a standard deviation of 5.85, the average booking time was 4.69 months. Among the respondents who had given birth before, the average number of children was two children (1.8571). After categorizing the knowledge scores, 52.2% of the women have good knowledge of obstetric danger signs, 20 (43.5%) of the women have poor knowledge of BPCR and 32 (69.6%) of the respondents have good knowledge of skilled birth attendants. In conclusion, there is a need to formulate policies and strategies that will help to improve pregnant women’s knowledge of BPCR if the first target of the third SDG will be achieved.
文摘ACPAFFC delegation headed by its vice presi-dent Li Xiaolin attended the 22nd General Assembly of the Conference of NGOs (CONGO) and the World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva from December 4 to 12, 2003.CONGO, founded
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.
