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The City Is Ours
The City is Ours accounts how
urban politics mediated the rise of Kurdish nationhood and
mobilization in Diyarbakır, Turkey. Muna Güvenç elucidates
how urban and architectural forms are not merely the backdrop of
the cityscape where political struggles unfold; they constitute the
very essence of these conflicts. Güvenç posits that urban spaces
offer \"wiggle room\", turning oppression into chances for dissent
and resilience and offering opportunities for vulnerable minority
groups to create sociopolitical blocs and mobilizations.
Güvenç takes readers from municipal halls to the streets and
illustrates how, in the early 2000s, pro-Kurdish parties harnessed
urban planning to resist coercion and foster Kurdish mobilization
in Turkey. Güvenç challenges readers to rethink urban
neoliberalism, new forms of nationalisms and mobilizations, and the
ways they shape cities and politics. The City is Ours is a
profound awakening, an invitation to all architects and urban
planners, urging them to rise above the confines of their
blueprints and embrace the vast tapestry of the politics of
space.
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Candida auris Blood stream infection- a descriptive study from Qatar
Background
Candida auris
is an emerging yeast pathogen that can cause invasive infections, particularly candidemia, in healthcare settings.
Candida auris
is characterized by resistance to multiple classes of antifungal drugs and high mortality.
Objective
To describe the risk factors, clinical characteristics, antifungal susceptibility pattern and outcomes of
Candida auris
blood stream infection.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective review of electronic medical records of
C. auris
fungemia cases in the facilities under Hamad Medical corporation, Qatar from 1/11/2018 to 31/7/2021. Demographic data, risk factors, antibiogram and 30-day outcome are described.
Results
We identified 36 patients with
C. auris
fungemia. Most of the patients were in intensive care unit following severe COVID-19 pneumonia and had received steroids and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Most cases were central line related. Over 90% of isolates were non-susceptible to fluconazole, while amphotericin B resistance reached 85%. Factors associated with high mortality included initial SOFA score of 9 or above and absence of source control.
Conclusion
Our study reveals a concerning 41.6% mortality rate within 30 days of
C. auris
candidemia. Furthermore, the prevalence of amphotericin B resistance in Qatar exceeds what has been reported in the literature necessitating further exploration. Echinocandins retains nearly 100% susceptibility and should be prioritized as the treatment of choice. These findings emphasize the need for vigilant monitoring and appropriate management strategies to combat
C. auris
infections and improve patient outcomes.
Journal Article
Echoes of conflict: the enduring mental health struggle of Gaza’s healthcare workers
The conflict in Gaza presents distinct difficulties that significantly impact the psychological well-being of healthcare workers (HCWs) making it imperative to understand and address their mental health needs in this specific context. This article highlights the unique challenges of the ongoing Gaza conflict and its critical impact on the mental health of HCWs. Observations in the paper revealed that HCWs in Gaza face extraordinary challenges, including the targeting of medical facilities, severe shortages of medical supplies, and the ethical dilemmas of providing care in such constrained conditions. These factors contribute to heightened stress, anxiety, and a pervasive sense of helplessness among HCWs. The paper also notes the compounded emotional burden due to the loss of colleagues and the need to navigate complex interactions with patients’ families under extreme conditions. Furthermore, the lack of basic needs like adequate nutrition and safe drinking water for HCWs themselves further compromises their ability to provide care effectively, contributing further to worsened mental health. The paper also notes the lack of sufficient media coverage and support for these workers, contributing to a sense of isolation and neglect. HCWs in Gaza find themselves in a uniquely challenging situation, one that is marked not only by the immediate stresses of the ongoing conflict but also by the deep-seated psychological scars from past wars. The circumstances in Gaza are clinically relevant as they directly affect the HCWs’ ability to provide care and maintain their well-being. These findings highlight the need for targeted mental health interventions and support tailored to the specific challenges faced by HCWs in Gaza. Addressing these issues is crucial for their well-being and ability to provide effective healthcare under such demanding and traumatic circumstances.
Journal Article
Internet of Medical Things and Edge Computing for Improving Healthcare in Smart Cities
To build prosperous smart cities, adequate infrastructure must be provided. Smart cities contain intelligent things to enhance lives and save people’s lives. The Internet of medical things (IoM) and edge computing are part of these things. Healthcare services are essential services that should benefit from the infrastructure of smart cities. Increasing the quality of services (QoS) required increased connectivity and supercomputing. Supercomputing is represented by connecting the IoM with high processing devices close to these healthcare service devices called edge processing. Healthcare application requires low network latencies; therefore, edge computing must be necessary. Edge computing enables reduced latency and energy efficiency, scalability, and bandwidth. In this study, we review the most important algorithms used in the resource allocation management process at the MEC, which are the DPSO, ACO, and basic PSO. Our experiments have proven that the DPSO is the better and appropriate algorithm used in the event of intensive process congestion that needs to be addressed at the edges of the network to reduce time, including operations related to patients’ health conditions.
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