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Selected AbstractsScientific Societies in the 21st Century: a Membership CrisisCONSERVATION BIOLOGY, Issue 5 2008Mark W. Schwartz No abstract is available for this article. [source] National Scientific Societies: what are our friends and neighbours doing?ADDICTION, Issue 9 2001Griffith Edwards First page of article [source] 44th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Scientific Society, June 21-23, 2002, Seattle, WashingtonHEADACHE, Issue 5 2002Article first published online: 5 JUN 200 First page of article [source] Fighting infections due to multidrug-resistant Gram-positive pathogensCLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION, Issue 3 2009G. Cornaglia Guest Editor Growing bacterial resistance in Gram-positive pathogens means that what were once effective and inexpensive treatments for infections caused by these bacteria are now being seriously questioned, including penicillin and macrolides for use against pneumococcal infections and,in hospitals,oxacillin for use against staphylococcal infections. As a whole, multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-positive pathogens are rapidly becoming an urgent and sometimes unmanageable clinical problem. Nevertheless, and despite decades of research into the effects of antibiotics, the actual risk posed to human health by antibiotic resistance has been poorly defined; the lack of reliable data concerning the outcomes resulting from antimicrobial resistance stems, in part, from problems with study designs and the methods used in resistence determination. Surprisingly little is known, too, about the actual effectiveness of the many types of intervention aimed at controlling antibiotic resistance. New antibiotics active against MDR Gram-positive pathogens have been recently introduced into clinical practice, and the antibiotic pipeline contains additional compounds at an advanced stage of development, including new glycopeptides, new anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ,-lactams, and new diaminopyrimidines. Many novel antimicrobial agents are likely to be niche products, endowed with narrow antibacterial spectra and/or targeted at specific clinical problems. Therefore, an important educational goal will be to change the current, long-lasting attitudes of both physicians and customers towards broad-spectrum and multipurpose compounds. Scientific societies, such as the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), must play a leading role in this process. [source] The Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Including Comparisons to Sildenafil Treatment, Intracavernosal Injection, and Vacuum DevicesTHE JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, Issue 11 2008Tamara Melnik PhD ABSTRACT Introduction., In contrast to the impressive advances in somatic research of erectile dysfunction (ED), scientific literature shows contradictory reports on the results of psychotherapy for the treatment of ED. Aim., Authors conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions for the treatment of ED compared to oral drugs, local injection, vacuum devices, or other psychological intervention. Method., Distinct sources of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were searched: electronic databases (between 1966 and 2007), cross checking of references, and contact with scientific societies. Main Outcome Measures., For dichotomous outcomes the pooled relative risks were calculated and for continuous outcomes mean differences between interventions. Statistical heterogeneity was addressed. Results., Eleven RCTs involving 398 men met the inclusion criteria. Conclusions., There is evidence that group therapy improves ED. Focused sex group therapy showed greater efficacy than control group. Men randomized to receive psychotherapy plus sildenafil showed significant improvement of ED and were less likely than those receiving only sildenafil to drop out. Regarding to the effectiveness of psychological interventions for the treatment of ED compared to local injection and vacuum devices no difference was found. Melnik T, Soares BGO, and Nasello AG. The effectiveness of psychological interventions for the treatment of erectile dysfunction: Systematic review and meta-analysis, including comparisons to sildenafil treatment, intracavernosal injection, and vacuum devices. J Sex Med 2008;5:2562,2574. [source] Brandschutz , Dokumentation einer EntwicklungBAUPHYSIK, Issue 6 2008Ulrich Schneider o. Univ.-Prof. Bis Ende der 1970er Jahre spielte sich der bauliche Brandschutz in den Materialprüfämtern ab und die Praxis war bemüht, die richtigen Tabellenwerte für die Feuerwiderstandsdauer zu finden. Mit den Beiträgen von Bub et al. wurde in Deutschland und Europa eine Entwicklung eingeleitet, die zunächst in internationalen technisch-wissenschaftlichen Gremien wie dem CIB und dem JCSS aufgegriffen wurde und einen wesentlichen Grundstein für die Brandschutzteile der Eurocodes bildete. Weiterentwicklungen, wie im vfdb-Leitfaden, wurden unter nicht unerheblicher Beteiligung von Hosser vorangebracht. Zu diesen Entwicklungen trug auch Gertis bei, indem an der Universität Stuttgart im Rahmen der Bauphysik als eine der ersten deutschen Universitäten, Brandschutz zumindest als Wahlpflichtfach angeboten wurde. Zwischenzeitlich sind europaweit eigenständige Masterstudiengänge entstanden. Dieser Beitrag ist eine Dokumentation der Anfänge, der Entwicklung und der wesentlichen Ergänzungen der letzten Jahre. Fire safety , documentation of a development. Until the end of the 1970s, structural fire safety was the main objective of fire test institutes, and practical fire design was simply derived by the application of tables for the determination of fire resistance times of structural members. Starting in 1980, a new approach was initiated by Bub et al. in Germany and Europe and supported by international bodies such as CIB and scientific societies such as JCSS. Following further developments in Europe, the basics of Eurocode fire safety parts EC 1 to 6 were laid down between 1980 and 1994. Since 2006, Hosser made a significant contribution in this field with the publication of vfdb-Leitfaden in Germany. This paper provides a brief overview of the beginning, development and significant contributions in this field during recent years. [source] Biometry and the IBS,Strength through DiversityBIOMETRICS, Issue 1 2009Andrew Mead Summary The International Biometric Society (IBS) brings together members from a diversity of cultural backgrounds, organized into geographically based Regions and National Groups, and covering a diverse range of interests, in terms of both methodological topics and application areas. We briefly reflect on how the historical development of our science, society, and international conferences reflects this diversity, with a focus on the history of the British and Irish Region of the IBS. Then, by considering the cultural/geographical diversity of the society, and the scientific diversity of the society and biometricians, we identify both some strengths of the society (diverse topics for meetings arranged across the world, application of biometrical methods to diverse application areas, management of the society by members from a diversity of backgrounds) and also some current challenges (electronic delivery of journals and other information, the diversity of application areas addressed by members of the society, improving links with the scientific societies of those who motivate our research). Finally, we illustrate the diversity of scientific problems that each of us face in our roles as biometricians. [source] The role and duties of scientific medical societies: The German Society of Dermatology from the member's perspectiveJOURNAL DER DEUTSCHEN DERMATOLOGISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT, Issue 1 2010Peter Hensen Summary Background: The German Society of Dermatology is a scientific medical society that represents the interests of German-speaking dermatology. One recommendation of a strategic planning mission was to increase the involvement of society members. Methods: Based on an empirical approach (questionnaire survey) a systematic member inquiry was performed which focused on the motives for membership, the image of the society,the use of provided services,and expectations and needs. Items regarding profession and health politics, continuous education and specialist training, and scientific representation and research promotion were considered in equal measure. Results: In total, 931 usable questionnaires were available with a response rate of 28.4%. Various single results could be integrated in a subsequent strategic dialogue. The German Society of Dermatology is regarded as active and powerful in scientific issues and promotion of research. However, numerous expectations have been expressed to strengthen future activities in professional and health care related issues. Needs and demands differ if members are scientifically active or rather not. Conclusions: A scientific society in general acts in a permanent area of conflict and has to deal with multiple positions and interests. Thereby members' needs and demands may vary dependent on individual and professional backgrounds. Members who are not scientifically active should be more integrated in the society while at the same time the society's aims should be coordinated with that of the Berufsverband (organization of practicing dermatologists). Better networking is required both within the society and with outside groups. In addition, the primary aims and objectives of the society should be made even clearer to all interested parties. [source] Establishing a standardized quality management system for the European Health Network GA2LEN,ALLERGY, Issue 6 2010L. Heinzerling To cite this article: Heinzerling L, Burbach G, van Cauwenberge P, Papageorgiou P, Carlsen K-H, Lødrup Carlsen KC, Zuberbier T. Establishing a standardized quality management system for the European Health Network GA2LEN. Allergy 2010; 65: 743,752. Abstract Background:, Quality management is increasingly important in clinical practice. The Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) is a network of clinical and scientific excellence with originally 25 allergy centres in 16 European countries, a scientific society (European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology), and a patient organization (European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations). Although some allergy centres adhere to internal quality criteria, the implementation of a standardized quality management system for allergy centres across Europe was lacking. Objectives:, To implement standardized quality criteria among allergy centres organized within GA2LEN and thus ensure equal standards of diagnosis and care as well as to establish a culture of continuous quality improvement. Methods:, Quality criteria covering, e.g., diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and emergency preparedness to assure patient safety were developed and agreed upon by all 25 participating centres. To assure implementation of quality criteria, centres were audited to check quality indicators and document deviations. A follow-up survey was used to assess the usefulness of the project. Results:, Deviations were documented mainly in the areas of emergency care/patient safety (27.3% lacked regular emergency training of doctors and nurses; 22.7% inadequate emergency intervention equipment; 22.7% lacked critical incidence reporting/root cause analyses) and handling of extracts/pharmaceuticals (31.8% lacked temperature logs of fridges; 4.5% inadequate check of expiration dates). Quality improvement was initiated as shown by findings of re-audits. Usefulness of the project was rated high. Conclusion:, The establishment of a quality management system with joint standards of care and harmonized procedures can be achieved in an international health network and ensures quality of care. [source] | ||||||||||