SpaceX is forced to CANCEL its astronaut launch just two minutes before lift-off following a technical problem with the engine ignition system
- SpaceX Dragon Crew-6 mission was set to depart Florida at 1:45am (06:45 GMT)
- It was carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and an Emirati
- But just two minutes before lift-off, the launch was called off, or ‘scrubbed’
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch to the International Space Station was postponed just two minutes before lift-off, with officials citing problems with ground systems.
The SpaceX Dragon Crew-6 mission was scheduled to depart the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:45 am (06:45 GMT), carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and the second Emirati to voyage to space.
But just two minutes before lift-off, the launch was called off, or ‘scrubbed’.
‘Today’s #Crew6 launch has been scrubbed due to an issue with ground systems,’ NASA posted on Twitter.
SpaceX said shortly after that it had begun unloading fuel from the rocket and the crew would disembark.
The SpaceX Dragon Crew-6 mission was scheduled to depart the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:45 am (06:45 GMT), carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and the second Emirati to voyage to space. From left, Andrey Fedyaev, Warren ‘Woody’ Hoburg, Stephen Bowen, and Sultan Alneyadi
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch to the International Space Station was postponed just two minutes before lift-off, with officials citing problems with ground systems
The launch will be rescheduled for a later date.
Watch the most powerful rocket EVER built fire up its engines
The so-called ‘static fire’ – carried out at a launch pad in south Texas – involved the simultaneous igniting of 31 out of 33 of the engines at the base of the $3 billion (£2.4 billion) vehicle’s lower-segment
NASA’s Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg, Russia’s Andrey Fedyaev and Sultan al-Neyadi of the United Arab Emirates are to spend six months on the orbiting station.
Neyadi, 41, will be the fourth astronaut from an Arab country and the second from the oil-rich UAE to journey to space; his compatriot Hazzaa al-Mansoori flew an eight-day mission in 2019.
Neyadi described the upcoming mission as a ‘great honor.’
Hoburg, the Endeavour pilot, and Fedyaev, the Russian mission specialist, will also be making their first space flights.
Fedyaev is the second Russian cosmonaut to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX rocket.
NASA astronauts fly regularly to the station on Russian Soyuz craft.
Space has remained a rare venue of cooperation between Moscow and Washington since the Russian offensive in Ukraine placed the two in sharp opposition.
Such exchanges have continued despite those tensions.
Bowen, a veteran of three space shuttle missions, said politics rarely come up while in space.
‘We’re all professionals. We keep focused on the mission itself,’ the commander said. ‘It’s always been a great relationship we’ve had with cosmonauts once we get to space.’
While aboard the ISS, the Crew-6 members will conduct dozens of experiments including studying how materials burn in microgravity and researching heart, brain and cartilage functions.
NASA’s Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg, Russia’s Andrey Fedyaev and Sultan al-Neyadi of the United Arab Emirates are to spend six months on the orbiting station
Just two minutes before lift-off, the launch was called off, or ‘scrubbed’. SpaceX said shortly after that it had begun unloading fuel from the rocket and the crew would disembark
The current crew is the sixth to be transported by a SpaceX rocket to the ISS. The Endeavour capsule has flown into space three times.
NASA pays SpaceX to ferry astronauts to the ISS roughly every six months.
The space agency expects Crew-6 to have a handover of several days with the four members of Crew-5, who have been on the ISS since October. Crew-5 will then return to Earth.
Also aboard the ISS are cosmonauts Dmitry Petelin and Sergei Prokopyev, as well as NASA astronaut Frank Rubio.
They had been scheduled to return home on March 28 but the cooling system of their Soyuz MS-22 capsule was damaged by a tiny meteoroid in December while docked with the ISS.
An uncrewed Russian Soyuz capsule, MS-23, took off on Friday from Kazakhstan to bring the three astronauts home. They are now scheduled to return to Earth in September.
Construction of the ISS began in 1998 at a time of increased US-Russia cooperation following the Cold War space race.
Russia has been using the aging but reliable Soyuz capsules to ferry astronauts into space since the 1960s.
But in recent years, Russia’s space program has been beset by a litany of problems that have led to the loss of satellites and vehicles.
EXPLAINED: THE $100 BILLION INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION SITS 250 MILES ABOVE THE EARTH
The International Space Station (ISS) is a $100 billion (£80 billion) science and engineering laboratory that orbits 250 miles (400 km) above Earth.
It has been permanently staffed by rotating crews of astronauts and cosmonauts since November 2000.
Crews have come mainly from the US and Russia, but the Japanese space agency JAXA and European space agency ESA have also sent astronauts.
The International Space Station has been continuously occupied for more than 20 years and has been expended with multiple new modules added and upgrades to systems
Research conducted aboard the ISS often requires one or more of the unusual conditions present in low Earth orbit, such as low-gravity or oxygen.
ISS studies have investigated human research, space medicine, life sciences, physical sciences, astronomy and meteorology.
The US space agency, NASA, spends about $3 billion (£2.4 billion) a year on the space station program, with the remaining funding coming from international partners, including Europe, Russia and Japan.
So far 244 individuals from 19 countries have visited the station, and among them eight private citizens who spent up to $50 million for their visit.
There is an ongoing debate about the future of the station beyond 2025, when it is thought some of the original structure will reach ‘end of life’.
Russia, a major partner in the station, plans to launch its own orbital platform around then, with Axiom Space, a private firm, planning to send its own modules for purely commercial use to the station at the same time.
NASA, ESA, JAXA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) are working together to build a space station in orbit around the moon, and Russia and China are working on a similar project, that would also include a base on the surface.
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Always an important stop on the path of the Great Silk Road that led south to the sea, Shakhrisabz is today a popular one or two day trip from Samarkand or a detour on the way to Bukhara, Situated in a fertile plain, with the Gissar Mountain as a spectacular backdrop, Shakhrisabz looks back over one thousand years of history.
Shakhrisabz means Green City and indeed, as you look down from the pass over the plains, green and lush are words that spring to mind. The drive there takes you through a wealth of orchards, fertile fields and vineyards.
The architectural landmarks of Shakhrisabz are at least 500 years old with the famous Ak Saray Palace and the Jahangir Mausoleum built in the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
Among the most important historical monuments are the Shamsiddin Kilab Mazar, the Kok Gumbaz Grand Mosque, and the Gumbazi Saidan Mausoleum. They all date backtoTimurid times.
The local bazaar and the city's ancient bathhouse, both from the 15th century are also stopovers on the grand tour.
Shakhrisabz is a traditional centre of folk art and is renowned for its distinctive embroidery style, a very complex flat stitch that covers the base fabric entirely. The embroidering ladies from Shakhrisabz and their purses and pillows are famous not only throughout Uzbekistan where they are a fixture at every craft fair; their embroidered waist coats are proudly worn in places as far away as Canada and Japan. The imposing Ak Saray, the White Palace, was Tamerlane's favourite and most ambitious undertaking in this his home town. As Clavijo, the Spanish envoy to Samarkand, reported back, it was a colossal structure with a pool on its roof, an unbelievable 40 metres above the ground. Beautiful filigree-like blue, white and gold mosaics remain and it is awe-inspiring to imagine the splendour and size of the original construction.
The mosque was built by Ulugbek near the original mausoleums of Sheikh Shamsuddin Kulal, teacher and spiritual mentor of Timur, and Timur's father Amir Taragay. The tombstone of the Sheikh is said to have curative effects and it is decorated with opulent marble ornaments, The Blue Dome mosque was designed as a Friday Mosque and, like almost everything Ulugbek commissioned, the shape of the inner dome was executed with incredible geometrical accuracy and complicated mathematical computations which resulted in its outstanding acoustic effects. The Imam, upon your request, will recite a sura of the Koran and a prayer, which will not fail to touch your heart, whatever your religion may be. These are holy sites famous throughout the entire Islamic world.

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Apple pie dessert pizza features a thin pizza crust, topped with apple pie filling, a brown sugar and oats streusel topping, drizzled with cinnamon icing. YUM!
My husband and I recently had homemade pizza for dinner. I made enough homemade pizza dough for two crusts (using this recipe).
Unfortunately we ended up only making ONE pizza. That meant I had a bunch of leftover pizza dough.
I wrapped the extra dough ball VERY TIGHTLY in plastic wrap (multiple times), to stop the dough from continuing to rise. We refrigerated the dough overnight.
Ready To POP!
The next day I had this BULGING ball of plastic wrapped pizza dough in my refrigerator begging for mercy! I’m not kidding! It looked like it would EXPLODE if I poked with a pin… ha ha.
THAT is how I came up with this idea to use the pizza dough to make an apple pie dessert pizza. Someone had to do it, BEFORE that silly dough ball exploded!
What To Do… What To Do
I knew I also had some home canned apple pie filling in our pantry, so I put my thinking cap on, and came up with this delicious apple treat!
The GOOD NEWS is that you can use store bought pizza dough and a small can of apple pie filling! This will save you lots of time, if you don’t want to make the dough yourself.
The recipe for apple pie dessert pizza is super easy to make, and tastes GREAT! Here’s how to make this yummy treat:
Scroll Down For A Printable Recipe Card At The Bottom Of The Page
Make The Streusel Topping For The Apple Pie Dessert Pizza
The first thing to do is to make the streusel topping that will be used to top the apple pie dessert pizza. Place cold butter, all purpose flour, quick cooking oats and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl.
Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the rest of the ingredients. When done, the butter should be about the size of peas. Set the topping aside until later.
How To Make The Apple Pie Dessert Pizza
Place the prepared pizza dough (enough for a single pizza) onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll the pizza dough out into a 12″ circle.
Fold the dough over in half, and place it onto a pizza stone, pizza pan or a large baking sheet. Carefully unfold the dough back into a circle shape..
Evenly spread the apple pie filling over the dough, leaving about an inch border around the edges bare.
Here is the apple pie dessert pizza, right after spreading out the apple pie filling. Remember to leave a 1″ border (without filling) around the edges.
Evenly distribute the streusel topping over the apple pie dessert pizza. You will want to cover all the fruit filling, but still leave the border edge slightly bare.
Cooking The Apple Pie Dessert Pizza
Place the apple pie dessert pizza into a preheated 400°F oven. Bake it on the middle rack for approximately 20 minutes. Oven temps vary quite a bit, so check it at about 18 minutes.
When done, the streusel topping should be golden brown, the filling will be bubbly, and the bottom crust will be golden brown, as well.
Transfer the apple pie dessert pizza to a wire rack or cutting board to cool completely. NOTE: Do not drizzle with the vanilla icing until the dessert pizza has completely cooled.
Make The Vanilla Icing For Drizzling On The Apple Pie Dessert Pizza
While the apple pie dessert pizza is cooling, you can make the simple vanilla icing. The icing will be drizzled over the dessert pizza, once cooled completely.
This icing is made by mixing together powdered sugar, apple juice (or water), cinnamon and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
Once ready (and the pizza is completely cooled), drizzle the icing in any kind of pattern over the top of the pizza.
There’s really no rhyme or reason to this… just drizzle all the icing over the top. You can’t hurt it! Let the icing harden before slicing and serving the apple pie dessert pizza!
Ready To Slice And Serve!
Once the icing has firmed up, it’s time to slice this apple pie dessert pizza! I used a standard pizza cutter to slice the dessert into 12 slices.
The slices of apple pie dessert pizza are ready to eat You can eat it by either holding a slice (just like regular pizza) or by using a fork on a plate.
The combination of apple pie filling, with buttery cinnamon streusel topping on a thin crust can’t be beat! YUM!
Sure hope you enjoy this apple pie dessert pizza! It’s a fun way to serve your guests a delicious tasting apple pie treat!
Thanks for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!
Looking For MORE Apple Desserts?
You can find ALL of my dessert recipes in the Recipe Index at the top of the page. Some of my favorite dessert recipes using apples include:
- Mom’s Apple Cake
- Apple Pie Stuffed WonTons
- Karen’s Delicious Apple Cobbler
- Dutch Crumb Apple Pie
- Apple Cider Bundt Cake
- Mini Apple Crisps
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↓↓ PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW ↓↓
- 1 batch Pizza Dough (enough for 1 medium pizza) (homemade dough or store bought- for 1 pizza
- 1 pint prepared apple pie filling
- 1/4 cup butter , cold
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons apple juice or cider (may substitute water)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place cold butter, all purpose flour, quick cooking oats and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl. Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the rest of the ingredients. When done, the butter should be about the size of peas. Set streusel topping aside until ready to use.
Place the prepared pizza dough (enough for a single pizza) onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll the pizza dough out into a 12" circle. Fold the dough over in half, and transfer it onto a pizza stone, pizza pan or a large baking sheet. Unfold the dough.
Evenly spread the apple pie filling over the dough, leaving about an inch border around the edges bare. Evenly distribute the streusel topping over the apple pie filling, leaving the border around the edge bare.
Place the apple pie dessert pizza into a preheated 400°F oven, on the middle rack. Bake for about 20 minutes. Oven temps vary, so check it at about 18 minutes. When done, the streusel topping should be golden brown, the filling will be bubbling, and the bottom crust will be light golden brown, as well. Transfer the pizza to a wire rack or cutting board to cool completely.
While pizza cools, make the icing, by mixing together the powdered sugar, apple juice (or water), cinnamon and vanilla until smooth. NOTE: Do not drizzle pizza with the icing until pizza has completely cooled. Drizzle the icing decoratively over the top of pizza. Let the icing harden before slicing and serving the apple pie dessert pizza! Enjoy!
NOTE: The caloric calculation for this dessert was made based on the use of a 13.8 ounce container (in the tube) of Pillsbury pizza dough for the crust. I used homemade pizza dough to make this dessert, as I acknowledge that a lot of people will use store bought pizza dough. Your calorie count will vary, based on the ingredients in the dough used.
Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!

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We’re assuming if you’re trying to learn how to do an ollie, you’re probably pretty new to skateboarding. You may already know whether you’re goofy or regular footed, but if not, try taking a quick hop onto your board with the intention of rolling forward (you might want to try on carpet first so you don’t slip backwards). If you’re left foot naturally ends up towards the front of your board, you’re regular-footed. If you ended up putting your right foot first, you’re goofy-footed.
This can be tricky to figure out, so just take your time and relax. The first few times you try and ollie, it helps to not worry about this part. You will end up doing a sort of half-ollie, popping just a little in the air. Or, you might fall! But, don't worry, this is all part of learning. If you want though, you can certainly start with rolling your ankle when you try and ollie - whatever works for you! Eventually, you will need to roll and drag, and you'll figure it out. Just take your time!
Regardless of your skating ability or style, CCS is the definitive place for the best skateboard decks around. With hundreds in stock, take your pick from some of the sickest decks available! Alien Workshop, Baker, Deathwish, Element, enjoi, Girl, Welcome. WKND, Santa Cruz, Primitive, and Real are among the most popular offered. Additionally, notable brands such as Almost, DGK, Flip, Krooked, Alien Workshop, Skate Mental, Zero, Creature, and Chocolate are available for all your skating needs.
I’ve been skating for about 3-4 years, I can kickflip, pop shuv it, front shuv, 180 and almost heelflips. I can ollie and used to be very good at them and could get them clean, but when I started practicing kickflips, it made my slide all weird. I can still ollie ( though it’s not as clean) but now when I ollie I slide with my pinky toe and that region, instead of the side of my foot. How can I fix my slide? When I try practicing sliding with the side of my foot, it doesnt feel like I can turn my foot that far towards the board and when I do it slowly to see what im doing, i still slide with my toes.Thank you.
No I don’t believe that. You have to feel your board with your toes and feel the shape that the board Under the bottom of your feet and then master the pop with this newly formed connection. Faster faster and more guts are needed. When you are going as fast as you can go and can Ollie perfectly with complete consistency you’ll Ollie everywhere even in the cold cold winter.
Pull your knees up into your chest – How far you actually want to pull your legs up is totally up to you, but the higher your feet go, the higher your board will go too. By the way, the highest recorded preferred stance ollie-pop is 45 inches, done by Aldrin Garcia, and the highest switch stance ollie-pop is 40.125 inches, by Gavin Caperton. And if you’re going for endurance rather than height, the record for most consecutive hops is held by Rob Dyrdek, who did 215 of them in a row on his TV show Rob and Big. So those give you something to shoot for.
But, a quick warning! If you learn to ollie while standing still, you can develop some bad habits. Some skaters end up turning in the air a little, and not landing straight. You might not even notice until you try to ollie while rolling. So, if you practice while standing still, I highly recommend also practicing while rolling. Maybe only practice in one spot for a few days - maybe a week or two - and then give the rolling ollie a shot. That way, if you are developing bad habits, you can shake them off before they really mess you up.
OneHype Designer Board has its own one of a kind design which is placed through a heat transfer and not a sticker. It measures 8″ W x 31″ L. It’s ready to use. It includes shock pads, durable wheels, smooth bearings, colored bushings, and aluminum trucks. The 7 ply maple deck is tough and can handle several impacts. This board is suitable for all ages.
Shop skateboard decks from The House Outdoor Gear for the best selection of skateboard decks and everything else skateboarding. We carry the best skateboard brands around including Real, Baker, Blind, Zero, Enjoi, Welcome, Anti Hero and many more. Our site features skateboard wheels, skateboard trucks, skateboard bearings, and other skateboard accessories. From cruiser skateboards to traditional shapes the skateboard shop at The House Outdoor Gear will have something for everyone. Shop through our selection of the top skateboard decks and find what you’re looking for today.
As you jump into the air, your front foot needs to roll slightly inward, and with the outside of your foot, you want to guide the skateboard as it flies into the air. Some people describe this as dragging the side of your front foot up the skateboard – that’s more or less what is happening, but what you are doing is using your shoe and the grip tape on the board to pull the skateboard higher into the air with you, and guiding the skateboard to where you want it.
Plan B sells boards with overall reliable attributes. They offer decks made from seven-ply wood. Powell is a longstanding company that founded the legendary Bones Brigade team, which kick-started Tony Hawk's career. Their skateboard designs change annually, but always look cool. Tony Hawk’s skate company is called Birdhouse. Their decks feature bird themes and have a thicker sixth layer of wood that makes it easier to jump and do flip tricks, which is ideal for vertical-style skateboarding. For environmentally-conscious skaters and fans of Bam Margera, buy a board from Element. They have variety on the technical side with their seven-ply boards and Helium decks. Their skateboards are made with an air pocket to be lightweight.
There is no governing body that declares any regulations on what constitutes a skateboard or the parts from which it is assembled. Historically, the skateboard has conformed both to contemporary trends and to the ever-evolving array of stunts performed by riders/users, who require a certain functionality from the board. The board shape depends largely upon its desired function. Longboards are a type of skateboard with a longer wheelbase and larger, softer wheels.
Almost every skate shop will have a wall of boards that is either organized by brand, size, or alphabetically. At our CCS skate shop, we have multiple walls of boards that we try and keep ordered alphabetically. A wall of skateboards, at first glance, can be overwhelming, but if you know what size and roughly what brands you like, it should be fairly easy for you to figure out what board you want. Now would be a good time to mention our CCS Skateboard Buyer’s Guide, specifically the Decks Guide. In the CCS Decks Guide, you’ll find all the information you need to gain a basic understanding of skateboard decks.
My son seems to have a lot of fun riding this skateboard. He will be out there doing tricks for hours. One evening when he took a break, I decided to see if I could still ride. When I took off down the driveway, I could feel how smoothly the wheels rolled. I used to have to pay extra for wheels like this when I was his age. Lost in thought, I coasted faster, and my neighbour didn't see me when I shot out of the driveway. Even though this thing flew several feet in the air, bounced, and came to rest more than 20 feet away, it had no visible damage! Not so for me. I loved the skateboard, but am now recovering from two broken ribs, torn neck cartilage, and a cracked pelvis. Still, this board rides like a dream!
Since its humble beginnings, Element was created out of passion and an unwavering dedication to making a positive difference. The tree continues to grow while it respects its deepest roots and embraces the landscape of skateboarding, and the lifestyle that surrounds it. From team riders to advocates, and product to marketing, Element is all inclusive, whose mission is to lead not follow, and leave an imprint deep enough, that it continues to make the world a better place.
Regardless of your skill level, you definitely need quality skateboard parts and that begins with skateboard trucks. We carry hundreds of top-selling skate trucks! Hardcore skateboarders love our Independent skate trucks for their performance and durability. You can also pick out the perfect skateboard wheels, like a blazing fast set of Spitfires, and you'll be one step closer to skating like a pro. To make the most of your skate wheels, you'll need quality skate bearings, too—check out top-seller Bones Bearings. When building a skateboard, even the smallest choices make a difference, so be sure to get the right size skate hardware, double-check your skateboard bushings, and don't forget to grit up your board with grip tape.
Learning to skateboard takes dedication. If you want to learn fast, it helps if you have an order and a strategy. Many new skateboarders try to learn to Ollie or learn to kickfliip before they are ready. They will try to Ollie before they can effectively push their skateboard or even do a kickturn. This often leads to frustration and even giving up. So, for you parents and Noobs out there, here is an outline of some of the very first things you should learn to do on a skateboard.
If a skateboard deck is turned over to its design side, there are two complete T-shaped pieces of metal. This piece is attached to the skateboard deck with screws. The pin is a long piece of metal that is designed to turn the skateboard deck. Adjusting its tension affects the skateboard deck's turning sensitivity. Typically, longboards have looser tension than other skateboards to allow deeper turns.
Made with bamboo and fiberglass, this board is tough, flexible and ready for anything. The construction is designed to feel and act like a snowboard. The drop-through design is perfect for freestyle longboarding, commuting, carving, pumping and more. It gives you better stability and more wheel clearance. The board is definitely best designed for carving but tricks and kicks are easily done as well.
Mini Cruisers have exploded in popularity in recent years. These short and skinny boards are may not have the versatility of a standard skateboard, allowing for a full range of tricks and travel. However, these compact boards are ideal for urban and college living where space for storage and riding are both minimal. If you want to ride a mini-cruiser, but you hate the plastic decks or you want to build your own, check out the Bamboo Skateboard mini cruiser deck.

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Date Published: September 12, 2019
Publisher: Sociedade Brasileira para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Cirurgia
Author(s): Dajun Wei, Hongjie Xu, Xiaodong Gai, Ying Jiang.
To investigate the effect of astragaloside IV (As-IV) on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats and reltaed mechanisms.
Sixty rats were randomly divided into sham-operated, control I/R and 2.5, 5 and 10 mg/kg As-IV groups, 12 rats in each group. The later three groups were intragastrically administered with As-IV for 7 days, with a dose of 2.5, 5 and 10 mg/kg, respectively. The myocardial I/R injury model was constructed in later four groups. At the end of reperfusion, the cardiac function indexes, serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase (CK) levels, heart weight (HW)/body weight (BW) ratio and infarct size, and expressions of phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase/serine-threonine protein kinase (PI3K/AKT) and glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) proteins and the phosphorylated forms (p-AKT, p-GSK-3β) were determined.
Compared with control I/R group, in 5 and 10 mg/kg As-IV groups the left ventricular systolic pressure, fractional shortening and ejection fraction were increased, the left ventricular end-diastolic pressure was decreased, the serum LDH and CK levels were decreased, the HW/BW ratio and myocardial infarct size were decreased, and the p-Akt/Akt ratio and p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β ratio were increased (all P < 0.05). As-IV can alleviate the myocardial I/R injury in rats through regulating PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β signaling pathways.
Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is the lesion in which the blood perfusion is restored after the myocardial blood supply is interrupted for a certain period, leading to the injury or dysfunction in ischemic area1. Myocardial I/R injury can lead to the impairment of cardiac function and damage of myocardial cells, which increases the risk of cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and arrhythmia, and seriously affects the prognosis of underlying diseases2,3. In addition, the myocardial I/R injury can limit the application of coronary thrombolysis treatment, interventional therapy and bypass surgery4. Therefore, reducing myocardial I/R injury is of great significance to improve the curative effect of cardiovascular diseases. Astragaloside IV (As-IV) is one of the important effective chemical constituents of Astragalus membranaceus, a widely used Chinese herbal medicine (Fig. 1).
This study was approved by the ethics committee of the Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University. All animal procedures followed the Principles of Laboratory Animal Care and were in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals by the National Institutes of Health.
Restoration of reperfusion after myocardial ischemia within a certain period of time may be accompanied by I/R injury. The etiology of myocardial I/R injury is not yet clear, but it can reduce the cardiac function and increase myocardial cell damage19. Myocardial I/R injury is the main problem hindering the ischemic myocardium benefiting from therapy with reperfusion. Astragalus membranaceus is a widely used traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various heart diseases. It can improve the cardiac function and reduce cardiac myocyte apoptosis20. As-IV, the main active ingredient of Astragalus membranaceus, has a variety of biological activities, such as alleviating apoptosis of neurons around cerebral hemorrhage focus21 and attenuating myocardial infarction22, suggesting that it has a good cardiovascular protective effect. This study constructed the myocardial I/R injury model of rats and investigated the protective effect of As-IV. Result showed that, compared with control I/R group, in 5 mg/kg As-IV and 10 mg/kg As-IV groups, the LVSP, FS and EF were significantly increased, the LVEDP was significantly decreased, the serum LDH and CK levels were significantly decreased, and the HW/BW ratio and myocardial infarct size were significantly decreased. This indicates that, As-IV can alleviate the myocardial I/R injury in rats.
As-IV can alleviate the myocardial I/R injury in rats. The possible mechanism is related to it increasing phosphorylation of PI3K/AKT and GSK-3β protein and activating PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β signaling pathway. This study has provided a basis for further clarifying the mechanism for the protective effect of As-IV on myocardial I/R injury. In the next study, the upstream and downstream pathways of PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β signal pathways will be further studied to provide more abundant theoretical basis for clinical application of As-IV to prevention and treatment of myocardial I/R injury.

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My experience of Flask is not as extensive as my experience of Django, but still recently I’ve developed some of my projects with Flask and I could not help comparing those 2 Python web frameworks. This will be a quick comparison which will not focus on code but rather on “philosophical” considerations. Of course my opinion might change in the future!
Both Are Still Python Frameworks
When I switched from Django to Flask, what first occurred to me was that a lot of things are very similar. You won’t be lost. This is mainly due to the fact that both are using Python. Even if Flask is supposed to be more Pythonic (using decorators extensively for example), I did not notice many differences. In addition to that, both are web frameworks and most of web frameworks propose pretty much the same features:
- an ORM
- routing features
- a user request object used extensively
- forms handling
- static files handling
Even if you switch from Python to another language, using a web framework will help you a lot because this MVC structure will be there (ok this is not always real MVC but whatever) and you will be at home in a second. For example see how easy it is to switch from Python/Django to PHP/Laravel.
Framework VS Micro Framework
Flask is supposed to be a micro framework which is less “opinionated” and with less “batteries included”. In a way you’re supposed to be more free than with Django. And this is true! Django proposes a file/folder structure that everyone follows. Django also ships with its own ORM, templating system, forms handling, registration/login system,… which are used by 99% of people. Problem is that, in my opinion, this freedom is more of a problem than an help…
This lack of structure implies that you know in advance exactly what will be the best structure for your project, which is very difficult if you have never developed a full project with Flask yet and never had the opportunity to test how this structure will fit a growing project over months/years. I saw a lot people ending up asking for advice regarding their project structure on StackOverflow and eventually most people use… Django’s structure (one central configuration file and one folder per application containing a
forms.py + templates)! I also struggled, like many people, with Python circular imports, which never happens in Django since smart people designed the structure for you in advance especially in order to avoid this kind of problems.
Project’s structure is a very important part of a project’s documentation. A standard structure will considerably help newcomers on your project. Every time I start working on an existing Django project, I am fully operational in a minute because I know in advance how things are organized. It is not the case with Flask so developers on a Flask project need to write additional documentation to explain their project’s structure. Same problem with tooling: every Flask project might ship with different core libraries (for forms, templates, registration/login, etc.) so new developers arriving on a project might have to learn new tools before starting working.
Flask’s documentation is good but it is clearly too hard for beginner developers compared to Django’s docs which matches every levels (from beginner to advanced). In addition to that, Flask being a micro framework, most of your work relies on external dependencies like SQLAlchemy for ORM, Flask login for login, Flask WTF for forms, etc. and some of these libs do not have the same documentation standard as Flask does. Let me put it this way: I find SQLAlchemy’s docs awful, and tools like Flask login really need to grow their docs for example (solving my problems by browsing the lib’s source code should never happen in my opinion).
Flask’s community is much smaller than Django’s (but very nice). Consequence is that you won’t find all your answers on StackOverflow or GitHub. However you end up realizing that most issues are actually Python issues (so no problem here) or issues met by Django’s users as well (so in this case Django’s community helps).
Flask is a micro framework that does not recommend standards or conventions. In my opinion this is more of a problem than a solution if you want your project to be easily maintained by other people. However if freedom attracts you, then give Flask a try! If you’re already a Django developer the switch will be super easy.


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Paperbacks in brief
"A Ticket to the Circus: A Memoir" by Norris Church Mailer. (Random House, $15.) The author, who died of cancer in 2010, was a 26-year-old high school art teacher and divorced mother named Barbara Jean Davis when she met Norman Mailer in 1975. With candor and wit, she reflects on her Arkansas upbringing and on becoming Mailer's sixth wife: managing his career and family life over three decades (Mailer died in 2007 at 84) while carving out her own niche as a writer.
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. (Broadway, $16.) Skloot untangles the ethical issues in the case of a poor black tobacco farmer whose cancer cells — removed during a biopsy in 1951 and cultured without her knowledge — have helped reveal the secrets of cancer, aging and polio and aided a vast amount of other research. Reviewer Lisa Margonelli said Skloot "narrates the science lucidly, tracks the racial politics of medicine thoughtfully and tells the Lacks family's often painful history with grace."
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Paternity test percentages explained
- This result provides (extremely/moderately) strong support in favour of paternity
This means that John Smith is considered to be the father of Jane Smith because the analysis shows that they share a parent–child relationship;
- This result excludes John Smith as the biological father of Jane Smith
This means that John Smith cannot be the father of Jane Smith because the analysis shows that they do not share a parent–child relationship.
If you have requested the DNA technical data sheet to accompany your DNA profiling test report, you will see technical data for each person being tested.
- What is a DNA profile?
- What is the paternity index?
- What is the combined paternity index?
- What is the probability of paternity?
- Why is probability of paternity never 100%?
What is a DNA profile?
AlphaBiolabs examines 45 short tandem repeat (STR) markers when comparing the DNA profiles of tested individuals. These STR markers are specific locations on a chromosome made up of sequences of repeated DNA, and each are highly variable in length between individuals. Each individual has two copies of each STR marker, known as alleles: one is inherited from the father and the other from the mother.
The two alleles observed at each STR marker are compared between the tested individuals. A full match of these alleles between individuals provides evidence of a relationship between them. Each allele is represented by two numbers. For example in the DNA profile below, if the alleged father displays numbers 13 and 17.3 for one specific genetic marker, the child will need to display either the 13 or the 17.3 on the same genetic marker to show it has been inherited from this father. There will need to be a match with all STR markers tested for an inclusion of paternity.
|STR marker||Jane Smith||John Smith|
What is the paternity index?
Each match receives a paternity index (PI) value (last column on the DNA profile). The PI is a statistical calculation that compares the DNA profiles obtained to an untested random individual within the general population, taking the ethnic background of test participants into account. In other words, it is a way of measuring the strength of a particular match based on the relative uniqueness of the allele observed. In the example above, Jane Smith and John Smith share allele 17.3 at marker D16S539. The paternity index for this match is 2.78.
However, if most people have allele 17.3 at this particular location, the PI might be lower. The fact that the two tested individuals match at D16S539 — could indeed be because John Smith is the biological father of the child — but it could also be because most people would match with this allele at this location.
Conversely, if very few people have allele 17.3 at this location because it’s rarer, the PI value would increase.
A PI value of 0.00 indicates that there is no match between the two profiles at this location.
What is the combined paternity index?
The combined paternity index (CPI) is a calculation (the product of all paternity indices) that helps formulate the probability of paternity. If the CPI is greater than 1000, there is a match between the alleged father and child (support in favour of paternity). A CPI value greater than 1000 means that the probability of paternity is over 99%.
If the CPI is a zero, it is a non-match between the alleged father and child. A zero means that the alleged father is excluded as being the biological father of the child.
Other factors also need to be considered. Natural mutations can sometimes complicate the results. There could be cases where the alleged father and child share many common alleles and the CPI value is not strong enough for a conclusive result. In all cases, AlphaBiolabs would recommend including the biological mother’s DNA in any paternity test as this can significantly strengthen the results. We do not charge any extra fee for including the mother’s sample.
What is the probability of paternity?
The probability of paternity (shown as a percentage) for your DNA paternity test is calculated from the CPI and indicates the chance of paternity based on the complete DNA test results. In other words, it is the statistical probability of John Smith being Jane Smith’s biological father and not any other man from the same ethnic group who may share a similar DNA profile by random chance. When the probability of paternity is 99.99% for example, this means that John Smith is 99.99% more likely to be the biological father of Jane Smith than another man chosen at random from the same ethnic group.
Why is probability of paternity never 100%?
High probabilities of 99% and above are commonly seen in DNA paternity testing, but never 100%. This is because results are based on statistical calculations. A result of 100% would only be possible if AlphaBiolabs tested every male of the same ethnicity as the biological father. This is why the DNA profiling test report uses the wording ‘provides (extremely/moderately) strong support in favour of paternity’. A probability over 99% means there is relatively no chance any other man, other than the tested man, is the father of the child (unless the biological father is a close relative of the alleged father; such information should be divulged when ordering your paternity test).
Further information on paternity testing, the DNA process and other FAQs can be found on our Learning Centre.
Last reviewed: 02/10/2023
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What Is The Highest Blood Sugar Reading Recorded?
If only we could open the Guinness Book of World Records and get the answer to “What is the highest blood sugar reading recorded?” The true answer probably comes down to two answers. First, we probably will never know. No one really seems to keep track of this kind of stuff, except for unconfirmed reports on various internet bulletin boards. Some boards have people claiming to have 2000 or even higher. (BUT, leave your highest treading below in the comments to compare!) I am not sure you would even be alive if they were that high! Nonetheless, most blood glucose meters stop reading at 600 mg/L, so this tends to be the outer fringe of home tested high glucose levels. Second, the answer depends on the test. There are two tests that are typically done. It should also be noted that each individual will have a different “normal” level. What is a high reading for one person may be normal for another. Only your doctor can really tell you what is the “right” number for you. But first, let’s see what different blood sugar readings mean and how they are tested. One test is the A1C and it is done at your doctor’s office. This test measures a person’s blood glucose levels for the last three months. A good reading is 6 or below, an acceptable reading is 7 or below, while a poor reading (a must get help reading!) is anything above 7. A detailed description of the A1C test can be found here. The second test is self testing. This is often done by the individual multiple times per day using a blood glucose monitor. The monitors measure either the plasma or whole blood levels. The following are the recommend readings for each test: Recommended Plasma Test Results Recommended Whole Blood Test Results A rough comparison chart for A1C versus Plasma readings is below: A1c P Continue reading >>
Blood Sugar Count Over 1000: Risks And Treatments
A blood sugar count over 1000 is very high and can be extremely dangerous, leading to death if not treated quickly. Learn the risks involved and why you should seek medical attention if you have high blood glucose levels. Your Blood Sugar Count A blood sugar count over 1000 is way beyond healthy, normal levels, even for a diabetic. Normal blood glucose levels are within a range of 70 to 100. A consistent reading over 125 may be indicative of diabetes. Levels as high as 200 to 500, let alone 1000, can pose a serious risk to the body. A blood sugar count shows the level of glucose in the blood. It is important to try and keep levels as normal as possible, especially for diabetics. They will naturally increase after eating as carbohydrates are broken down and glucose is made available as a source of energy. Other factors such as severe stress, the use of corticosteroids or other medications, a heart attack or stroke can all cause a spike in blood glucose as well. What happens if your blood sugar is over 1000 mg/dL? Why is this dangerous? The body cannot sustain blood glucose levels of 1000 or anywhere close to this amount. Long-term levels of 200 to 300 or even lower cause damage to blood vessels, nerves, kidneys and eyes, greatly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and serious kidney problems. When blood sugar levels reach 600, a diabetic coma may occur. This is an extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening condition that people with diabetes and hyperglycemia are at risk for. Some people who go into a diabetic coma are not aware that they have diabetes. Being aware of blood glucose levels and the symptoms of a diabetic coma is important. Usually before such a major complication occurs there are warning signs such as: Increased thirst More frequent uri Continue reading >>
Print Overview A diabetic coma is a life-threatening diabetes complication that causes unconsciousness. If you have diabetes, dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to a diabetic coma. If you lapse into a diabetic coma, you're alive — but you can't awaken or respond purposefully to sights, sounds or other types of stimulation. Left untreated, a diabetic coma can be fatal. The prospect of a diabetic coma is scary, but fortunately you can take steps to help prevent it. Start by following your diabetes treatment plan. Symptoms Before developing a diabetic coma, you'll usually experience signs and symptoms of high blood sugar or low blood sugar. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) If your blood sugar level is too high, you may experience: Increased thirst Frequent urination Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Stomach pain Fruity breath odor A very dry mouth A rapid heartbeat Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Signs and symptoms of a low blood sugar level may include: Shakiness or nervousness Anxiety Fatigue Weakness Sweating Hunger Nausea Dizziness or light-headedness Difficulty speaking Confusion Some people, especially those who've had diabetes for a long time, develop a condition known as hypoglycemia unawareness and won't have the warning signs that signal a drop in blood sugar. If you experience any symptoms of high or low blood sugar, test your blood sugar and follow your diabetes treatment plan based on the test results. If you don't start to feel better quickly, or you start to feel worse, call for emergency help. When to see a doctor A diabetic coma is a medical emergency. If you feel extreme high or low blood sugar signs or symptoms and think you might pass out, call 911 or your local emergency nu Continue reading >>
High Blood Sugars (ketoacidosis)
Ketoacidosis And Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome Severe high blood sugars, ketosis (the presence of ketones prior to acidification of the blood), and ketoacidosis (DKA) are serious and potentially life-threatening medical problems which can occur in diabetes. High blood sugars become life-threatening in Type 1 or long-term Type 2 diabetes only when that person does not receive enough insulin from injections or an insulin pump. This can be caused by skipping insulin or not receiving enough insulin when large amounts are required due to an infection or other major stress. Ketoacidosis surprisingly occurs almost as often in Type 2 diabetes as it does in Type 1. However, people with Type 2 diabetes also encounter another dangerous condition called hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome, which is roughly translated as thick blood due to very high blood sugars. Here, coma and death can occur simply because the blood sugar is so high. The blood will have ketones at higher levels but does not become acidotic. HHS usually occurs with blood sugar readings above 700 mg/dl (40 mmol) as the brain and other functions begin to shut down. When insulin levels are low, the body cannot use glucose present at high levels in the blood. The body then starts burning excessive amounts of fat which causes the blood to become acidic as excess ketone byproducts are produced. Even though the blood pH which measures acidity only drops from its normal level of 7.4 down to 7.1 or 7.0, this small drop is enough to inactivate enzymes that depend on a precise acid-base balance to operate. High blood sugars and ketoacidosis can be triggered by: not taking insulin severe infection severe illness bad insulin In Type 1 diabetes, ketoacidosis often occurs under the duress of an infection, and is also freque Continue reading >>
How To Lower Blood Sugar Naturally Through Diet
If you can understand how to lower blood sugar naturally through diet, you can change your entire life – and really it all comes down to carbs, well a large part of it anyway. There are 4 main components that influence blood sugar and A1C. Diet – healthy vs. unhealthy diet Macronutrients – Carbs / proteins/ fats Stress Lifestyle/ activity levels We're only going to cover the first 2 because we're talking about diet. But just so you know, stress and lifestyle factors also play a part here. DIET Your diet has the single biggest influence on your blood sugar and A1C levels – it is absolutely critical in gaining good control and achieving good health! So I hope you'll learn some new things about your diet in this Carb Course that will help you get on track. NUTRITION MYTHS Nutrition myths are everywhere so we have to be careful. In fact, there are many nutrition myths that are deeply embedded in our society that we think are true, but they're not. For example, one of the biggest myths of all time is that it’s all about how many calories we eat. We’ve all heard it time and time again over the years that we need to reduce our calories and eat low fat to lose weight. But this is a myth because not all calories are created equal. 1200 calories of fresh natural unprocessed food is very different to 1200 calories of processed packaged food. The most important thing is the food quality and the types of foods you eat. If you've ever tried a calorie restricted diet and still struggled to lose weight, then it could have come down to the types of food you are/were eating. Whole natural unprocessed foods are the types of foods that are supposed to make up a healthy diet, while processed packaged foods should make up a minimum. Over time, we've definitely lost our way and be Continue reading >>
Ask The Diabetes Team
Question: From Chicago, Illinois, USA: My 6 year old son is a relatively skinny child and had an initial blood sugar level of 1200 with no ketones. No one at the hospital could explain why. Can you tell me why some elevated blood sugar levels cause ketones while others don't? I also talked to a nurse in the hospital who said she has seen levels as high as 4000 with no ketones? Answer: Ketones are produced when the body breaks down fat for energy because the cells in the body are not getting enough calories (either due to inadequate intake of calories, or inability to use ingested calories due to insulin deficiency). In early diabetes, the body may be making enough insulin so the cells aren't "starving," so no ketones are produced, but not enough insulin to keep the blood sugar normal. In my experience, it would be most unusual for a 6 year old with new onset diabetes and a blood sugar of 1200 not to be producing ketones in the urine. Most likely, I would suspect the urine strips for ketones were spoiled. In adults with non-insulin dependent diabetes, you can occasionally see very high blood sugars without ketones if they also have some kidney impairment interfering with the ability to clear glucose from the body through the urine, especially if they are also dehydrated. [This situation is called non-ketotic, hyperglycemic, hyperosmolar syndrome. Editor] I have never seen a blood sugar up to 4000. Original posting 22 Mar 97 Continue reading >>
Do Glucosamine And Chondroitin Worsen Blood Sugar Control In Diabetes?
Despite theoretical risks based on animal models given high intravenous doses, glucosamine/chondroitin (1500 mg/1200 mg daily) does not adversely affect short-term glycemic control for patients whose diabetes is well-controlled, or for those without diabetes or glucose intolerance (SOR: A, consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence). Some preliminary evidence suggests that glucosamine may worsen glucose intolerance for patients with untreated or undiagnosed glucose intolerance or diabetes (SOR: C, extrapolation from disease-oriented evidence). Long-term effects are unknown; however, no compelling theoretical or incidental data suggest that long-term results should be different (SOR: C, expert opinion). Further studies are required to clarify the effects of glucosamine on patients with poorly controlled diabetes or glucose intolerance. These products seem to be a safe alternative to NSAIDs Lisa Brandes, MD University of Wyoming, Cheyenne Glucosamine/chondroitin is a popular over-the-counter supplement used by many patients; it appears to be without any serious adverse affects or drug interactions. It does not seem to have much effect on blood sugar for patients with diabetes. It may relieve symptoms for some patients with pain due to osteoarthritis. As such, glucosamine/chondroitin seems to be a safe alternative to nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for patients with osteoarthritis. I would monitor blood sugars more frequently for patients with diabetes given the low numbers in the studies cited above. I would avoid glucosamine/chondroitin during pregnancy and lactation for the younger symptomatic female patient. The cost of this product varies widely, and this can be a factor for patients since they are paying out of pocket. Diabetes mellitus and osteo Continue reading >>
Secrets To Make This One Diet You Can Stick To. Eat To Beat Diabetes In Just Eight Weeks: It's The Life-changing Diet That Can Help You Avoid Or Even Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Earlier in this series, I explained the thinking behind my new Blood Sugar Diet, which can reverse both pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. This is a bold and radical plan that involves eating 800 calories a day for up to eight weeks. It works by tackling the fat that clogs your liver and pancreas and lies at the heart of many blood sugar problems. Once levels of this 'visceral' fat start to drop (and this happens within days), the fat in and around these organs will begin to melt away like snow under a hot sun. Scroll down for video And within weeks, both pre-diabetics and Type 2 diabetics should see their blood sugar levels falling back towards normal, setting you on course for a leaner, healthier future. Yesterday, I explained how the diet works - and how healthy Mediterranean recipes can help you lose weight fast. But as with all diets, some people may find it easier to stick to the regime than others. That's why I recommend a number of steps to take beforehand that will help you measure your progress - and keep you committed. Measure your pulse, weight and waist Find a quiet moment and measure your pulse. You will find it throbbing away on your wrist, just outside the outermost tendon. Your pulse is a measure of your overall fitness. Check it a few times, then write down the average score. I'd expect to see it improve over the coming weeks. Next I want you to weigh yourself. With your weight and height you can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). The easiest way to do this is to use a website, such as the NHS's healthy weight calculator (www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Healthyweightcalculator.aspx), which will do it automatically for you and advise you on the results. Or you can simply type 'calculate BMI' into Google. While you are in the bathroom, I want you to measure you Continue reading >>
[treatment And Blood Sugar Analysis Of 1,200 Diabetic Patients At A Diabetes Clinic]
Abstract : We have studied the characteristics of insulin therapy and home blood glucose monitoring of 1.200 diabetic patients (590 males, 610 females), mainly type I adults (age: 43 +/- 19 years, mean +/- 1 SD), attending a licensed diabetes center in Belgium which benefits from a National Health Service convention system for providing education and home blood glucose monitoring kits and disposables to diabetic subjects. 50% of these patients were treated with 2 daily insulin injections, while 22% were treated with 3 and 24% with 4 daily injections. 4% of the subjects were treated with a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. Patients treated with four daily injections were younger than those treated with other insulin schemes (p < 0.001). Home blood glucose monitoring strip consumption was 2.2 patient(-1) day(-1). The mean HbA(1C) level was 8.63 +/- 1.55% [8.54 +/- 1.46 in males and 8.72 +/- 1.62% in females (NS)]. Ill more than one third of the subjects treated with injections, HbA(1C) was lower than 8%. HbA(1C) was also below 8% hi 50% of patients using 1100-1200 strips year(-1). Continue reading >>
Does Blood Sugar Impact On Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (nsclc) Outcome?
e20579 Background: Diabetes is a frequent diagnostic (9.3%) in general Western population, and because of its complications, becomes a comorbidity in NSCLC patients that could impact on prognostic. Impact of diabetes on NSCLC prognosis is unknown but the majority of patients fear eating desserts because feeding mostly the NSCLC tumor cells. Methods: Using our SARDO database and hospital files, we retrospectively reviewed 548 patients with metastatic NSCLC diagnosed and treated in our University hospital between 2006 and 2015. Uncontrolled diabetes was established when Hb1Ac > 7% or with more than 2 hospital glycemia over 11 mmol/L. Results: Amongst 418 metastatic NSCLC patients, 294pts (70%) had synchronous metastasis at diagnostic and 117pts (30%) have metachronous metastasis. As expected metachronous metastasis patients had a better survival (mOS 25mo) than synchronous metastasis (mOS 6mo). Then, we divided our patients in 4 subgroups: 1) Patients with diagnosed and uncontrolled diabetes (n = 78); 2) Patients with high glycemia but not previously diabetes diagnostic (n = 19); 3) Patients with controlled diagnosed diabetes (n = 59); 4) Control patients with normal glycemias or HBA1c (n = 262). Some tumor stage and demographic disparities were seen between the 4 groups but we controlled for them. In upfront metastatic NSCLC patients, mOS was 4.0 months for group 1, 4.0 months for group 2, 4.0 months for group 3 and 7.0 months for our control group, not statistically different, which is lower than literature but expected for this unselected population treated before 2015. In metachronous patients, group 1 mOS was 21mo, group 2 was 58mo, group 3 was 30mo and mOS was 23mo for control patients, with no statistically difference between groups. Women had a better mOS 8 mo com Continue reading >>
What Are The Side Effects Of High Blood Sugar Levels?
High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, occurs when the body has too little insulin, or cannot use it properly. Common causes of high blood sugar include overeating, under-exercising and emotional stress. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), hyperglycemia is a major cause of complications for people diabetes. If you experience frequent or extreme symptoms of high blood sugar, seek guidance from your doctor. Video of the Day Frequent urination is a common symptom of high blood sugar. Urinating more frequently or producing greater urine volume than usual, regardless of how much fluid you've consumed, is often a first recognized symptom of diabetes. When blood sugar increases, compounds known as ketones may develop in the body. Urine test strips provide a means of testing ketone levels at home. According to the ADA, exercise can lower blood sugar. However, if you know that your blood sugar is high and your ketone level is high, exercise may further elevate blood sugar. Reducing your food intake may also help manage your blood sugar. If you have not been tested for, or diagnosed with, diabetes and experience on-going frequent urination, discuss your symptoms with your doctor. Unexplained increases in thirst and hunger may indicate high blood sugar. According to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), dry mouth and increased thirst are common first symptoms of ketoacidosis, a condition also known as diabetic coma. Ketoacidosis occurs when the body lacks insulin and cannot utilize glucose as fuel. The body breaks down fats to use as energy, which causes ketone production. Too many ketones cause build-up, the precursor to ketoacidosis. People with diabetes often recognize the symptoms of high blood sugar, such as thirst, before ketoacidosis Continue reading >>
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- Lower Blood Sugar Naturally to Prevent High Blood Sugar from Leading to Diabetes
When your triglyceride levels are too high, you may not have symptoms. It's a "silent" problem with big implications, such as a four-fold increase in the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. A simple blood test is all it takes to check your triglyceride levels. If they're too high, you can get them back under control, often by changing your daily habits. If you already know that your triglyceride levels are too high, the actions you take now might even save your life. Having high triglycerides could be a sign that you’re becoming insulin-resistant, which means your body isn’t using insulin (a hormone that controls blood sugar) properly. When insulin doesn’t do its job, glucose can't get into your cells. That raises your blood sugar levels, which can lead to pre-diabetes and, eventually, type 2 diabetes. Having diabetes makes you much more likely to have a heart attack and other heart problems, in addition to the risk from your high triglycerides. Untreated diabetes is a major health threat. To manage it well, you may need to track everything you eat, test your blood sugar, exercise, lose extra weight, take medication as directed, and keep up with your medical appointments. Many people don't know that they have diabetes. Your doctor should check on whether you do, and if so, help you get both your diabetes and your triglycerides under control. High triglyceride levels can be a clue that you have fatty liver disease. Poor eating habits lead not only to high levels of fat in the bloodstream (triglycerides) but increased storage of fat throughout the body, including in the liver. Elevations in liver function tests (like ALT and AST) can indicate that fatty liver is present. Fatty liver usually does not cause symptoms, but unless reversed, fatty liver can lea Continue reading >>
3-day Diabetes Meal Plan: 1,200 Calories
Eating with diabetes doesn't need to be restrictive or complicated. Healthy eating is the cornerstone of managing diabetes, yet it can be a challenge figuring out what to eat to balance your blood sugar. Here we've created a delicious 3-day meal plan that makes it easier to follow a diabetes diet. In this plan you'll find a mix of nutritious foods including fiber-rich complex carbohydrates, like whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein sources, healthy fats and dairy. This plan limits the amount of foods with refined carbohydrates (think white bread, white rice and sugar), added sugars and saturated fats, which can negatively impact your health if you eat too much. The carbohydrates are balanced throughout the day with each meal containing 2-3 carb servings (30-45 grams of carbohydrates) and each snack containing around 1 carb serving (15 grams of carbohydrates). The calorie and carbohydrate totals are listed next to each meal and snack so you can swap foods with similar nutrition in and out as you like. Eating with diabetes doesn't need to be restrictive or complicated. Incorporating a variety of foods, as we do in this meal plan, is a healthy and sustainable approach to managing diabetes. Not sure if this is the right plan for you? Calculate your calorie level and find the diet meal plan that will work best for you. Day 1 Meal Prep Tip: Cook or set aside an extra 1/2 cup of black beans tonight at dinner to have for lunch on Day 2. Be sure to rinse canned beans to get rid of excess salt. Breakfast (298 calories, 32 grams carbohydrates) • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt • 1/2 cup blueberries • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts • 2 tsp. honey Top yogurt with blueberries, walnuts and honey. Note: We use a small amount of added sweetener, in this case h Continue reading >>
In Search Of: The Highest Diabetes A1c In History
My most recent A1C was nothing to be proud of, but I consoled myself with the thought that it was hardly the worst in history. That got me wondering: What was the all-time worst A1C? Who holds this dubious record, and how high is it possible to go? I decided to pound the pavement and try to find out. So where to start when looking for a diabetes record? Well, with the Guinness Book of World Records, of course. But oddly, the Guinness people don’t seem to have any listings related to A1Cs. They do, however, report that Michael Patrick Buonocore survived a blood sugar of 2,656 mg/dL upon admittance to the ER in East Stroudsburg, PA, on March 23, 2008. Michael was a T1 kiddo at the time, and that record-high sugar level was part of his diagnosis experience. So does Michael also hold the record for top A1C? No. Because while he’s living (thankfully) proof that stratospheric blood sugar levels are possible, a sky-scraping A1C requires both altitude and time. Remember that A1Cs provide a three-month average of our blood sugars. Individual high BG readings, even crazy-high ones, don’t alter the test as much as you’d think if they last only a short time. Because type 1 in kids Michael's age hit so quickly, I figured his A1C would have been rather middle of the road. It takes a slow burn to make an A1C boil. But just to be sure, I reached out to his parents, who tell me his A1C was 11.9 at diagnosis. Higher than I expected, but not too high given the four-digit BG reading. (If his 2,656 had been his average blood sugar for three months, his A1C would have been roughly 95! Yes, that’s 95.0, not 9.5). The highest A1C turns out to be a tricky piece of data to ferret out. If you try Google, you find a gazillion people talking about their own personal highest A1Cs, and comp Continue reading >>
1 Week Diabetes 1200 Calorie Meal Plan
These diabetic-diet meal plans avoid refined grains and limit added sugars. Each meal and snack is planned to help you keep your blood sugar in check. Snacks are generally 1 to 2 1/2 carbohydrate servings and meals are 2 1/2 to 5 carbohydrate servings, depending on the calorie level. 7 Day Diabetes 1200 calorie menu – Day 1 BREAKFAST 1 Cup Skim Milk 1 Orange, medium 1 Cup Cheerios Cereal MORNING SNACK 1 Cup Cantaloupe Melon LUNCH 1 Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, small 1 Cup Skim Milk 1 Fudgsicle, no sugar added AFTERNOON SNACK 2 Tablespoons Prepared Hummus 3 Ounces Celery Sticks DINNER 1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice North African Spiced Carrots 1/2 Banana, small 7 Day Diabetes 1200 calorie menu – Day 2 BREAKFAST 1 Cup Skim Milk 1/2 Banana, small 1 Cup Bran Flakes Cereal MORNING SNACK 1 Fruit & Nut Granola Bar LUNCH 1 Whole-Wheat Bread Vanilla-Orange Freezer Pops AFTERNOON SNACK 6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt, Sweetened with Low-Calorie Sweetener DINNER 1 Cup Steamed Brussels Sprouts Grilled Shrimp Remoulade 1/2 Cup Cooked Couscous 1 Peach, medium 7 Day Diabetes 1200 calorie menu – Day 3 BREAKFAST 1 Whole-Wheat English Muffin 1 Cup Skim Milk 1/2 Cup Blueberries 1 Teaspoon Fat Free Cream Cheese MORNING SNACK 1 Apple, small LUNCH 1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix 1 Tablespoon Fat Free Blue Cheese Salad Dressing Hungarian Beef Goulash 1/2 Cup Fresh Pineapple 1 Slice Reduced-Calorie Oatmeal Bran Bread AFTERNOON SNACK 6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt, Sweetened with Low-Calorie Sweetener DINNER Asian Green Bean Stir-Fry 1 Cup Skim Milk Five-Spice Tilapia 1/2 Cup Cooked Quinoa 1 Nectarine, medium 7 Day Diabetes 1200 calorie menu – Day 4 BREAKFAST 1 Cup Skim Milk 1/2 Cup Hot Oatmeal 1 Ounce Dried Fruit 1 Tablespoon Walnuts MORNING SNACK 1 Kiwi LUNCH 1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix Manh Continue reading >>

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Dr Cate Jerram
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Cate is the Manager, Special Academic Projects, for the Faculty of the Professions, and a member of the faculty's Centre for Academic Support & Innovation, contributing to application of the Faculty's and the University's Learning & Teaching strategy. Previously, Cate was the Stephen Cole the Elder Fellow for the Professions. Cate is also the designer, author and moderator of the Faculty of the Professions' Pedagogical Possibilities website and blog.
Cate is Director of the Information Management & Systems Research (IMSR) team, and co-leader of the research collaboration Human Aspects of Cyber Security (HACS) with co-researchers in the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group (formerly DSTO). The HACS team's tool the HAIS-Q has been a well-received contribution to 21st century cyber security efforts. She is also an executive and founding member of the university's interfaculty and interdepartmental Smart and Safe Cities initiative.
Cate is currently developing a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and courses in both Information Management and Systems, and in Cyber Security. The Business School will be offering the first of these in 2017.
Cate designed and is Course Coordinator for the Qualitative Methods course for Higher Degree Research students and the Business Research Methods course for all postgraduate students in the Business School; and is also the primary educator in the use of NVivo to support research for the University of Adelaide and the Adelaide Graduate Centre.
Cate has a dual disciplinary background in Information Systems and in Adult Education. From 2007 to 2012, she was Course Coordinator for the large first year course (IS-1) in Management Information Systems in which she used innovative teaching design combining Gamification and Flipped Classroom (particularly Team Based Learning).
Prior to coming to Adelaide, she conducted Information Systems and Tertiary Education research with School of Information Systems, Technology and Management at the University of New South Wales, and the School of Management, UWS; and taught in Commerce / Management Information Systems and in ECommerce; EBusiness; IT Information Systems; Education; and Social Psychology; at University of Western Sydney, University of New South Wales and University of Technology Sydney.
Cate spent (carefully unspecified) years in Performing Arts and in Management in Ministry in Australia, NZ, USA, Canada, UK and Germany before coming to academia.
PhD (Sensemaking; Information Systems; Knowledge Management; Organisational Change Management)
Bachelor Education (Hons) (Use of Drama for Education)
Bachelor Adult Education
Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training
Certificate IV in Small Business Management
Adventure Training Systems High Ropes & Low Ropes Trainer
Cate's primary interest as an educator is in improving the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, regardless of the subject being taught.
Research Methods & Thesis Writing
Information and Cyber Security and Safety (Human Aspects)
Information Systems - management approach & perspective, and 'soft' skills
Tertiary & Adult Education
2001 College of Law & Business (UWS) Award for Excellence in Individual Teaching
2010 University of Adelaide Business School: Scott Henderson Award for Excellence in Teaching
ISR & HACS - Humans and Cyber Security research partnerships and alliances
Cate is Director of the Information Systems Research (ISR) team. ISR is a network of Systems researchers in the Business School, engaged in seven areas of research concentration. The majority of Cate's research is with partnerships and alliances to target specific aspects of human cyber-security and cyber-safety. ISR’s most prolific work to date has been with the Human Aspects of Cyber Security (HACS) team.
HACS is an established partnership with researchers from the Human and Social Modelling and Analysis team, National Security & Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division (NSID), unit of the DST Group. HACS' first client was the Department of Defence, researching human vulnerability to phishing. This research has expanded to incorporate broader understandings of the effect of human behaviour on organisational information and cyber security, and to work with other federal and state government organisations. ISR and HACS have received over $200,000 funding since commencing research into human aspects of cyber security in 2010.
Secondary partnerships currently being developed by ISR's Information & Cyber Security & Safety team include a partnership with researchers the School of Education to investigate cyber-security and cyber-safety for children, and another with researchers from Humanities & Social Sciences to explore issues of cyber-security and cyber-safety for senior citizens, the aging and elderly. Future partnerships will broaden the research to other sectors of society to ensure a broad-scale and global approach to an increasingly critical distributed global problem.
Grants and Funding
"Development of an Advanced Security Audit Tool" South Australian Collaboration Pathways Program, DFEEST (Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology).
“Employee Awareness of Information Security” DST Group
“Employee Awareness of Information Security” DST Group
“Human Factors in Phishing_2” DST Group and the Department of Defence
“Human Factors in Phishing” DSTO and the Department of Defence
Topics of Interest
Information Security and Cyber Security & Safety
Human factors in organisational information and cyber security
Human factors in personal and social information and cyber security and safety
Awareness and training issues in information and cyber security
The role of human behaviour in the management of information security
Social engineering tactics used by cyber-criminals
Human factors driving responses and susceptibility to social engineering
Trust and credibility aspects of website and email design and phishing
Management Information Systems, Human Resources Information Systems, & Knowledge Management
Unique issues of MIS in Australian environment
Critical MIS Issues for Human Resources in Organisations
Payroll Systems & the unique issues of HRIS in Australian environment
Role of KM & KMIS in management of organisational change
Tertiary and Adult Education
Flipped Classroom and Dynamic & Multi-Cultural Team Based Learning
ELearning & use of technology to support learning & teaching
Gamification and Authentic learning
Pedagogy and methodology of assessment for Thesis submission in Higher Degree Research
Applying adult education principles to tertiary education
Addressing learner needs (particularly: making assessment more relevant and reliable)
First year transition: laying foundations and embedding graduate attributes
First year transition: readiness of high school & articulating students for tertiary education
Management Information Systems Education & Employment
Employer & Industry needs in MIS graduates and implications for MIS education
Exploring reasons for critical need of management trained MIS graduates & employees
Marketing MIS industry & discipline as a future career
Blended learning & the role of MIS to facilitate education and learning
Research Students (Completed/Graduated)
- Santiago-Brown, Irina: 2014. Sustainability Assessment in Wine Grape Growing. (PhD thesis). [Dean's Commendation]
- Pattinson, Malcolm: 2012. An Examination of Information System Risk Perceptions Using the Repertory Grid Technique. (PhD thesis). [Dean's Commendation & nomination to ACPHIS Doctoral Medal]
- Moschakis, Nicole: 2010. The Motivations behind Voluntary Financial Disclosures by Independent Schools of South Australia: An Exploratory Study. (MBR Thesis).
Current Research Students
- Eglinton-Warner, Stephanie: Institutional Policy and Educational Practice: A Holistic Analysis of Policy Development, Implementation and its Impact on Teaching and Learning in Australian Universities
- Golsby, Mark: Student Global Mobility – An Investigation of Risk & Perceived Obligations of Safety
- Griffiths, Neil: Improving caecal health by removing or reducing antimicrobials in meat rabbit production: use of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) rabbits to study the influence of diet on the caecum and its microbiota.
- Isaacson, David: An evidence-based framework for measuring and representing the effectiveness of e-learning
- Lewin, Claire: eLearning and management implementation of Blended Learning at Australian Business Schools (academic perceptions)
- McLean, Josie: Embedding sustainability into organisational DNA: a story of complexity
- Moschakis, Nicole: The impact of the Australian not-for-profit regulatory reforms on the reporting practices of charities
Journals, Conferences & Proceedings
- Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M; Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Jerram, C. 2015. (Eds: Steven Furnell & Nathan Clarke) Examining Attitudes toward Information Security Behaviour using Mixed Methods. Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance (HAISA 2015). Centre for Security, Communicatios & Network Research, Plymouth University, UK. iSBN: 978-1-84102-388-5
- Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M; Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Calic, D; Jerram, C. 2015. Factors that Influence Information Security Behaviour: An Australian Web-based Study. HCI International. Lecture Notes in Computer Science series, Volume 9190, Chapter 21. (Springer Computer Science).
- Moschakis, N; Jerram, C; & Loftus, J. (forthcoming) Voluntary Financial Reporting Strategies of South Australian Independent Schools. Third Sector Review.
- Santiago-Brown, I; Metcalfe, A; Jerram, C; & Collins, C. (2015) Sustainability assessment in wine grape growing: economic, environmental and social indicators for agricultural businesses. Sustainability. (Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Wildlife). 7(7), 8178-8204; doi:10.3390/su7078178
- Parsons, K.M., Young, E., Butavicius, M.A., McCormac, A., Pattinson, M.R. & Jerram, C. (2015). The influence of organizational information security culture on information security decision making. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 9(2), 117-129.
- Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M & Jerram, C. 2015. The Design of Phishing Studies: Challenges for researchers. Computers & Security. online first 9 March 2015. doi:10.1016/j.cose.2015.02.008
- Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M & Jerram, C. 2014. Using Actions and Intentions to Evaluate Categorical Responses to Phishing and Genuine Emails. in [Eds: Furnell, SM; Clarke, NL] Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance (HAISA 2014). Plymouth, UK.
- Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M & Jerram, C. 2014. A Study of Information Security Awareness in Australian Government Organisations. Information Management and Computer Security.
- Santiago-Brown, I; Jerram, C; Metcalfe, A; & Collins, C. 2014. What Does Sustainability Mean? Knowledge Gleaned from Applying Mixed Methods Research to Wine Grape Growing. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. (Online first, 19 May 2014) doi: 10.1177/1558689814534919.
- Santiago-Brown, I; Metcalfe, A; Jerram, C; & Collins, C. 2014. Transnational Comparison of Sustainability Assessment Programs for Viticulture and a Case-Study on Programs’ Engagement Processes. Sustainability. (Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Wildlife). 6 (4), 2031-2066. doi:10.3390/su6042031
- Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Butavicius, M; Pattinson, M & Jerram, C. 2014. Determining Employee Awareness using the Human Aspects of Information Security Questionnaire (HAIS-Q). Computers and Security. 42 (2014) 165 - 176. DOI: 10.1016/j.cose.2013.12.003.
- Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M & Jerram, C. 2013. The Development of the Human Aspects of Information Security Questionnaire (HAIS-Q), Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), Melbourne, 4-6 December 2013.
- Pattinson, M & Jerram, C. 2013. A Study of Information System Risk Perceptions in a Local Government Organisation, Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), Melbourne, 4-6 December 2013.
- Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M & Jerram, C. 2013 Information Security Awareness: An analysis of knowledge, attitude and behaviour, Proceedings of Oceania Control, Audit & Computer Security (CACS) 2013 conference, Adelaide, September 2013.
- Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M & Jerram, C. 2013. Phishing for the truth: A scenario-based experiment of users' behavioural response to emails. 28th IFIP TC-11 SEC 2013 International Information Security and Privacy Conference. Auckland, New Zealand, 8-10 July 2013 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology series, volume 0405)
- Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Pattinson, M; Butavicius, M & Jerram, C. 2013. An Analysis of Information Security Vulnerabilities at Three Australian Government Organisations. Seventh International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance (HAISA 2013) 8-10 May 2013 [European Information Security Multi-Conference (EISMC 2013)] Lisbon, Portugal
- Pattinson, M; Jerram, C; Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Butavicius, M. 2012. Why Do Some People Manage Phishing Emails Better Than Others? Information Management and Computer Security. Vol 20, No 1. ISSN: 0968-5227.
- Pattinson, M; Jerram, C; Parsons, K; McCormac, A; Butavicius, M. 2011 Managing Phishing Emails: A Scenario-Based Experiment. in [Eds: Furnell, SM; Clarke, NL] Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance (HAISA 2011) pp74-85. Plymouth, UK.
- Troshani, I, Jerram, C & Rao Hill, S 2010, Exploring the Public Sector Adoption of HRIS. Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol 111, No. 3, pp 470-488
- Parsons, K, McCormac, A, Butavicius, M, Pattinson, M & Jerram, C. 2010. Phishing for Answers: A Scenario-Based Experiment Assessing the Ability to Identify Fraudulent Email Messages. DSTO Report (Confidential), Command, Control, Communications & Intelligence Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation.
- Pattinson, MR & Jerram, C. 2010, Examining End-user Perceptions of Information Risks: An Application of the Repertory Grid Technique. Eds: NL Clarke, SM Furnell & RvonSolms, Proceedings of the South African Information Security Multi-Conference (SAISMC 2010), Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 17-18 May 2010.
- Troshani, I., Jerram, C., Gerrard, M. 2010 Exploring the organizational adoption of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) in the Australian public sector. ACIS 2010 Proceedings - 21st Australasian Conference on Information Systems.
- Willison J, Jerram C, Davidson, R. & Foley, B. (2010) ‘Team Based Learning’: students do read in advance and transform lectures into zones of analytical discussion, In Proceedings of the 5th ERGA Conference (Education Research Group of Adelaide), Adelaide, 23-24 Sept.
- Jerram, C 2009, Trialling TBL in Large Classes: Success and Costs. ERGA: Feedback and Flexible Learning, 24-25 Sept 2009, Adelaide.
- Jerram, C 2008, Increasing Relevance for Decreasing Student De-Motivation in a Mandatory Course: how to research it? ERGA, Sept 2008, Adelaide.
- Jerram, C 2007, Taking the pain out of Groupwork assignments. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, 8-11 July, 2007, Adelaide, SA.
- Jerram, C 2007, To Cheat or Not to Cheat – use of student-prepared notes (cheat sheets) in exams. ERGA, 19-20 Sept 2007, Adelaide.
- Jerram, C 2005, Synthesising Sensemaking Approaches for Understanding Distributed Knowledge in Organisations, ACIS 2005, Sydney.
- Jerram, C 2005, Information Systems Rollout for a Knowledge Management Initiative at the ABS, ACIS 2005, Sydney.
- Lewin, C & Jerram, C 2004, Creating Learning Communities: Using CMC Tools in Large Class Situations, 15th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Hobart, Tasmania, 1-3 December 2004.
- Caddy, I., Jerram, C. and Lewin, C., 2004 Interest in ICT and Gender – A Current Australian Perspective, International Conference on Gender and Gender Research in the Information Society, 6 - 8 September 2004 Cadiz, Spain.
- Lewin, C & Jerram, C 2003, The Changing Face of Teaching: Using CMC Tools for Large Group Interaction, HERDSA 2003, NZ.
- Jerram, C, Treleaven, L & Cecez-Kecmanovic, D 2003, “Give Me Back My Word Processor”: Making sense of a KM Strategy, ACIS, 2003, Perth WA.
- Jerram, C; Treleaven, L; and Cecez-Kecmanovic, D, "Knowledge Sharing as a KM Strategy: Panacea or Tyranny" (2003). ACIS 2003 Proceedings. Paper 48. http://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2003/48
- Cecez-Kecmanovic, D, Jerram, C, Treleaven, L, & Sykes, C 2003, Knowledge in Organisations: a sensemaking view, Organisational Knowledge & Learning Conference 2003, Barcelona, Spain.
- Lewin, C & Jerram, C 2003, Creating Learning Communities. IERA 2003, NZ.
- Lewin,C., Jerram,C., and Chambers P. 2003, Old Dogs, New Tricks: Development of a Distance Education Learning Tool, IERA conference, Jan 29-31 - 2003. Christchurch New Zealand.
- Jerram, C 2002, Applying Adult Education Principles to University Teaching, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia: Perth, WA.
- Cecez-Kecmanovic, D & Jerram, C 2002, A Sense-Making Model of Knowledge Management in Organisations, European Conference on Information Systems: Gdansk, Poland.
- Jerram, C, Cecez-Kecmanovic, D, Treleaven, L & Sykes, C 2002, ‘Email and Assumptions: a study in electronic (mis)understandings’ in A Wenn, M McGrath & F Burstein (eds), Enabling Organisations and Society through Information Systems, Proceedings of the Thirteenth Australasian Conference on Information Systems ACIS 2002, Melbourne, Australia, 2, pp. 509-521.
- Treleaven, L, Cecez-Kecmanovic, D & Jerram, C 2002, A Post-structural Reading of Knowledge Sharing in a University Restructuring Process, Organisational Knowledge And Learning Conference: Athens, Greece.
- Cecez-Kecmanovic, D & Jerram, C 2001, Understanding Crisis from a Sense-Making Perspective: An IS Operation Change, Australian Conference on Information Systems: Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Books / Book Chapters
- Jerram, C 2006, Applying adult education principles to an undergraduate subject, in Tony Herrington, Jan Herrington (Ed.) Authentic Learning Environments in Higher Education. Chapter 9 - Pages 107-119, IGI Global, Hershey PA, USA. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-594-8.ch009
- Cecez-Kecmanovic, D, Jerram, C & Treleaven, L 2003, A Sensemaking View of Knowledge in Organisations: The Insiders’ Tale, in (H Hasan & M Handzic, Eds) Australian Studies in Knowledge Management, University of Wollongong Press.
- Jerram, C 2004, A Sensemaking Approach to Knowledge Management in Organisations for Information Systems Change, UWS.
- Jerram, C 1999, Use of Drama as a Pedagogical Tool, UWS.
- Jerram, C 2007, Is VET Training Real Education? Back to Base, NSWFB & RFS (ESLD), Sydney. 2.2.Jun 07
- Jerram, C 2006, Your Organization and You, Back to Base, NSWFB & RFS (ESLD), Sydney. 1.1.Mar 06
- Jerram, C 2006, Those Dangerous Decisions, Back to Base, NSWFB & RFS (ESLD), Sydney, 1.4 Dec 06.
AAIS (Australasian Assoc for Information Systems)
AIS (Assoc for Information Systems)
ASCILITE (Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education)
HERDSA (Higher Education & Research Development Society of Australasia)
HERGA (Higher Education Research Group of Adelaide)
IFIP Working Group 8.2 (Information Systems and Organizations)
SRITEC (Sydney Regional Information Technology Educators' Conventicle)
TBLC (Team Based Learning Collaborative)
Categories Education, Information Management Expertise Information Security; InfoSec; Cyber Security; CyberSec; Human Aspects of Information Security; Human Aspects of Cyber Security; Cyber Safety; Pedagogy; Andragogy; Small Groups; Team Learning; Team Based Learning; Notes Cate is Chief Investigator of the Human Aspects of Information Systems Research (ISR) group; and of the Human Aspects of Cyber Security (HACS) research team in partnership with NSID personnel from Defence Science and Technology Group (DST Group). HACS work with the Department of Defence. http://business.adelaide.edu.au/research/specialisations/human-aspects-info-security-safety/
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