Explore the vast range of titles available.

There may be a relationship between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and iron absorption. PPIs may decrease the amount of iron absorbed gastrointestinally specifically due to alteration of the pH in the duodenum. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder that includes an urge to move legs, accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs; the urge to move begins or worsens during periods of rest or inactivity, the urge to move is partially or totally relieved by movement, and the urge is worse or only occurs at night. In the majority of the restless leg syndrome population, the sensation is deep seated, often described as being in the shin bones, and most commonly felt between the knee and ankle. It may be described as a creepy, shock-like, tense, electric, buzzing, itchy, or even numb sensation. A subpopulation of this restless leg syndrome patient population experiences restless leg syndrome associated pain (RLSAP) that has been described as a deep “achy pain.” This pain has not been found to be relieved by many of the typical over the counter analgesics. Often, constant movement of the legs appears to be the only remedy, as these sensations usually appear during periods of rest. Furthermore, there appears to be an association between iron deficiency and those suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). The authors theorize that there may be a possible correlation between PPIs and the symptoms (e.g. pain) associated with RLS. The authors propose that PPIs, such as omeprazole, may interfere with iron absorption in certain patients and that a subpopulation of patients who develop significant iron deficiency characterized by low serum ferritin levels while on PPIs may also develop RLS-like symptoms (including RLSAP). While there is no robust direct evidence to support any associations of PPIs and iron deficiency or PPIs associated with RLS-like symptoms (including RLSAP), it is hoped that this manuscript may spark research efforts on this issue. Key words: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI), Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), iron deficiency, pain, iron absorption, Restless Leg Syndrome Associated Pain (RLSAP)

Little information exists about the structure and content of grant writing courses offered in the United States. To fill this gap, we used multiple data sources, including a content analysis of syllabi from 93 graduate-level grant writing courses in the United States, and an online survey that sought insight into (a) the ways in which textbooks for graduate-level grant writing courses are selected and, (b) the specific features that instructors value in grant writing textbooks. Syllabi data included course department, structure, description, requirements, and objectives, as well as required and recommended readings. The themes derived from the data attested to an applied focus on proposal writing, budgeting, and the identification of funding sources. The survey data suggested that instructors valued the inclusion of example proposals and would like to see logic models as they apply to writing grant proposals in course textbooks.

Now, 80 years later, pension age is still 65 but life expectancy for men is 77.

HARRY Kewell has been criticised in the past for playing without heart, but on Tuesday he was superb in a thankless role...

In the same way that many other things are index-linked, if pensionable age had been linked to life expectancy then on a rough pro rata basis pensionable age would be around 100...

Moscow -- Norwegian divers on Sunday spent several hours examining the stricken submarine Kursk and disputed Russian claims that the sub is so badly damaged it is impossible to enter. Russian officials said Saturday that new videotapes revealed previously undetected damage to the rear of the 500-foot sub. Norwegian officials, however, disputed the extent of damage and said they were optimistic Norwegian and British rescue teams would be able to open the hatch. A probable scenario was that a torpedo in the Kursk's forward compartment blew up, setting off a much bigger explosion. U.S. and Norwegian authorities detected two explosions in the area last Saturday at the time the Kursk was lost.

As a British rescue craft arrived late in the day, a visibly shaken Vice-Admiral Mikhail Motsak said most of the 118 crew members were killed within minutes of the 13,900-tonne submarine's crash to the floor of the Barents Sea. Survivors presumably either drowned or ran of oxygen, although Vice-Admiral Motsak said he still hopes for miracle. Vice-Admiral Motsak said as many as four of the sub's 24 torpedoes could have exploded when the Kursk hit bottom, creating a blast equal to two tonnes of TNT. Video evidence has revealed an enormous gash in the right side front of the sub. \"This is the worst naval catastrophe in Russian naval history,\" said Vice-Admiral Motsak.

As a British rescue craft arrived late in the day, Vice Admiral Mikhail Motsak somberly said that most of the 118 crew members were killed within minutes when the 13,900-ton submarine crashed to the floor of the Barents Sea. Survivors presumably either drowned or ran out of oxygen, although Motsak said he still hopes for miracle. Motsak said as many as four of the sub's 24 torpedoes could have exploded when the Kursk hit bottom, creating a blast equal to 2 tons of TNT. PHOTO 2; Caption: PHOTO: Viktor Korotayev/Reuters: Lydin Ponarina, mother of Andrei Ponarin, a lieutenant aboard the stricken Kursk, is helped by an officer as she arrived at the Russian port of Murmansk yesterday. PHOTO: Mikhail Metzel/Associated Press: Orthodox faithful and clergymen stand behind a barrier guarded by a Russian military police officer yesterday during a consecration ceremony at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow. At the cathedral, worshippers prayed for sailors aboard a sunken Russian submarine.

En réponse aux défis et limitations auxquels sont confrontés les travailleurs informels et leurs regroupements, une multitude de formes et d'approches organizationnelles sont apparues au niveau local, reflétant des facteurs contextuels et particuliers à leur secteur. Cet article examine les relations entre organisations de travailleurs informels, syndicats et ONG, et démontre l'importance de bâtir des relations pour augmenter la visibilité, l'influence et le pouvoir institutionnel de ces groupes. L'importance des syndicats est soulignée et l'article se penche sur les signes d'une évolution au sein du mouvement mondial de syndicalistion, vers des politiques et des pratiques plus solidaires. Des structures nationales et internationales évidentes indiquent aussi un besoin d'évoluer vers des organisations plus massives, pour mieux susciter la collaboration des gouvernments et avoir un impact sur les développements mondiaux qui affectent les vies des travailleurs informels. Après étude, l'article conclut qu'aucune forme organisationnelle ou stratégie ne peut répondre à tous les besoins, mais qu'il faut plutôt favoriser une approche flexible et à multiples facettes du syndicalisme. A multitude of grassroots organizational forms and approaches have emerged in response to challenges and limitations faced by informal workers and their organizations, reflecting contextual and sector specific factors. This article examines the relationships between informal workers Organizations, trade unions and NGOs, thereby demonstrating the importance of relationship building to increase visibility, influence and institutional power. Trade unions are particularly important and the article points to signs of a shift within the international trade union movement towards more supportive policy and practice. Also evident are national and international structures indicating a need to scale up into larger organizations to engage governments and to make an impact on global developments affecting informal workers' lives. In looking at these organizational forms the article concludes that there is no one organizational form or strategy that fits all, but that a flexible, multi faceted approach to organizing is required.