Sessions were delivered by a trained promotora (community health worker), in partnership with a counselor. Sixty participants completed measures of cancer knowledge and self-efficacy preceding (pre-test) and following the intervention (post-test). Results From pre-test to post-test, the percentage of questions answered correctly about cancer knowledge increased (p<0.001), as did ratings of self-efficacy (p<0.001). Decreases were seen in Do not know’ responses for cancer knowledge (p<0.01), with a negative correlation between number of Do not knows’ on cancer

knowledge at pre-test and ratings of self-efficacy at pre-test (r=0.47, p<0.01). Conclusions When provided an accessible format, co-survivors of cancer from GSK3326595 underserved populations increase their cancer knowledge and self-efficacy. This is notable because research indicates that family members and friends with increased cancer knowledge assume more active involvement in the cancer care of their loved ones. Copyright (c) 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.”
“Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome or chondroectodermal dysplasia is a form of short-limbed dwarfism that affects the skeleton Crenigacestat and skin appendages. Disproportionate dwarfism, postaxial polydactyly, ectodermal dysplasia, a small chest, and a high frequency of congenital heart defects characterize

this autosomal recessive syndrome. Metabolic consequences of chondroectodermal dysplasia have not been reported previously from India. We report a case of chondroectodermal dysplasia associated RG-7388 chemical structure with metabolic disturbances qualifying a diagnosis of syndrome X. To our knowledge, this association has not been previously reported in the medical literature, and helps to unravel the metabolic association of this disorder.”
“Neurological manifestations caused by neuroinvading pathogens are typically attributed to penetration of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and invasion of the central nervous system. However, the mechanisms used by many pathogens (such as Borrelia) to traverse the BBB are still unclear. Recent studies revealed that microbial

translocation across the BBB must involve a repertoire of microbial-host interactions (receptor-ligand interactions). However, the array of interacting molecules responsible for the borrelial translocation is not yet clearly known. Pathogens bind several host molecules (plasminogen, glycosaminoglycans, factor H, etc.) that might mediate endothelial interactions in vivo. This review summarizes our current understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms involved in the translocation of the BBB by neuroinvasive pathogens.”
“Background The present study assessed the feasibility of delivering peer support for couples coping with prostate cancer within a trial design. Methods/Design Ten peer volunteers completed training in research protocols and delivering tele-based couples support to men with prostate cancer and their partners.