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Stacey and her family have been living in The Oaks for the past 4 weeks. During this time Stacey has had one round of chemotherapy and she has been extremely humbled by the instant support from her new community.
Jack has been attending The Oaks public school and has settled in amazingly. Charlie & Kahlani have both been having an amazing time with the fantastic teachers at Buzy Bee Kindy. This has allowed Stacey & Adam to travel back and forth to Lifehouse hospital in Newtown for her treatment. Our family would like to say a huge thank you for your ongoing support and efforts in helping with the ongoing financial pressures and emotional strain.
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My sister Stacey, aged 27 has three children (2 boys,1 girl) Jack(6), Charlie(4) and Kahlani(1). Engaged to her Husband to be Adam aged 31. Stacey is a very proud, strong woman who was planning a wedding for November this year and also studying at Uni for a degree in Accounting and Bachelor of Finance.
Stacey went to her GP (04/01/17) due to stomach, bowel and back pain. Doctors scheduled a colonoscopy and an endoscopy which put her on the waiting list for 3 months. During that waiting period the pain exceeded which pushed her to the GP again. Stacey was Admitted to emergency for a CT scan thinking it was Kidney Stones (16/03/17). The scan showed Stacey had a 7cm tumour on her bowels which was scheduled to be removed on the (22/03/17).
In the theatre, doctors found the tumour had doubled in size, there are cancer nodules in her pelvic tissue and that the tumour had tried to spread through her large intestine cell wall. The doctors said that this type of cancer is called Signet-Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma. Stacey is at stage 4 which is primary and secondary. This is a very rare disease that's caused by inherited genes, which begins at middle ages or elder people between the ages of 67-73.
So the operation has been done on the (22/03/17), Stacey had to stay on fluids for the next few days, then given a light diet and limited movement for the rehabilitation period. Stacey came home on the (29/03/17) to be surrounded by her family and to rest at home, allowing her to feel as comfortable as she could. The doctors have said to us that Intensive Chemotherapy is required for 3-8 months which will be a series of multiple rounds of Chemotherapy.
Doctors are still deciding whether to remove the nodules in her pelvic tissue first of to proceed through chemo and then have the operation after if required. At the moment it is a waiting period but during this time, the most support by everyone and anyone is essential. To ensure us that we will get through this and that the long battle but will be worth it in the end and that her time will not end at the age of 27.
We are sharing our story in high hopes that there are other people who have experienced or suffered from something similar so we can look/seek worldwide for treatment options. Your support, advice, funds/donations and stories will be a great help for whatever is needed and for us to find the best way for a good ending, Thank you.
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India Open: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth eye semi-final spots
Sindhu had earlier swept aside Hong Kong's Deng Joy Xuan 21-11, 21-13 to storm into the quarter-final of the women's singles event.
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Rio Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu will look to book her place in the semi-final of the Indian Open when she squares off with eight-seed Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark in the last-eight clash of the tournament on Friday.
Sindhu, the winner of the 2017 edition of the tournament, had earlier hardly broken a sweat to sweep aside Hong Kong's Deng Joy Xuan 21-11, 21-13 in a one-sided pre-quarterfinal clash of the women's singles event that lasted 32 minutes.
The 23-year-old Indian will now face Barcelona Masters winner Blichfeldt, who stormed into the quarter-final with a 21-8, 17-21, 21-13 triumph over rising star Riya Mookerjee.
In the men's singles event, HS Prannoy will lock horns with second-seed Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, while third-seed Kidambi Srikanth will meet fellow countryman B. Sai Praneeth for a place in the last-four.
Prannoy, who is still recovering from a stomach problem that marred his last season, had earlier seen off a stiff challenge from second-ranked Danish star Jan Jorgensen 21-19, 20-22, 21-17 to enter the quarterfinal.
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A teenager trying to jump onto a moving train in a prank was burnt to death when he touched a 250,0000-volt electricity cable.
Ashley Aaron Matthews suffered 84 per cent burns when his left ankle hit the cable as he dangled from a bridge at a railway depot in Walsall.
The horrific incident was filmed by the 19-year-old's brother Jake, who fled the scene with friends.
Ashley, of Leveson Street, Willenhall, was found injured on top of a train on the evening of June 18.
He was rushed to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital but died the next day.
An inquest into his death heard the teenager sneaked into the Bescot rail freight depot intending to jump from the bridge onto an open train wagon carrying a load of gravel.
British Transport Police fatal accident investigator Paul Simmonds said: "Ashley climbed onto the bridge and Jake got his mobile phone out and started filming him.
"Images from the footage show Ashley climbing over the bridge and dangling over the lines with the trains below and he looks up to the camera and laughs.
"The footage records people shouting 'Go on, go on!'.
"He swings into position and his left ankle made contact with the high voltage cable and it passed through him.
"There was a loud bang and white flash and the current went through him and onto the bridge."
Mr Simmonds said Jake, 17, and their friends ran away, leaving security guards who found Ashley to dial 999.
The injured teenager remained conscious and gave a version of what happened but Mr Simmonds said it was later "found to be untrue".
After Ashley's death, his brother came forward with the mobile phone footage and the real account of what happened.
Mr Simmonds said Jake told investigators they started off in a park near the depot where the group was smoking cannabis and legal highs.
Mr Simmonds said there were no signs at the site – which is out of bounds to the public – warning of the dangers of electrocution due to live cables, although some were now due to be erected.
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Assistant Black Country coroner David Urpeth recorded a verdict of death by misadventure at Smethwick Council House.
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The International Monetary Fund recently asked El Salvador to remove the legal status of bitcoin.
What happened?
In September 2021, El Salvador became the first country to allow its consumers to use cypto currencies. Fear arose all over the country that bitcoin might bring inflation and instability to the country.
What is IMF Saying?
IMF has warned El Salvador that it will be difficult for the Latin American country to get loan from the international organization if the latter is not removing the legal status of bitcoin. According to IMF, El Salvador might face large consumer protection risks, financial instability by legalising Bitcoin. Also, IMF is of the view that Bitcoin is a controversial currency and it can fluctuate largely.
Why did El Salvador legalise bitcoin?
Bitcoin was legalised to boost economic development in the country. The country installed 200 new cash machines. El Savador has plans to build a new bitcoin city at the base of a volcano. And Bitcoin is to be used to fund the project.
What happened in El Salvador after legalising Bitcoin?
The Bitcoin has lost half of its value now in the country. Bitcoin was trading at 67,734 USD in November 2021. In January 2022, it is trading at 37,000 USD. El Salvador stays divided with the move. Half the population are against the move. The country provided 30 USD in bitcoins for free as a start. Many citizens are unaware of bitcoin and its uses.
What is World Bank saying?
World Bank is also opposing the legal status given to Bitcoin in El Savador. The World Bank warned the country before the legalisation began. According to World Bank, this was an attention seeking move of the current authoritative regime in the country.
What are the El Salvadorians staying abroad saying?
Remittances make up 20% of the country's GDP. So according to the El Salvadorians working abroad, sending money through bitcoin will be cheaper to for them.
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If you enjoy playing online slot games, it is important to understand how the game works and what your odds of winning are. This will help you make wise decisions when choosing the games to play. You can also use bankroll management strategies to ensure that you do not spend more than you can afford to lose. The most important thing to remember is that slots are a negative-expectation game, so there is no guarantee of winning. However, if you follow the tips in this article, you can increase your chances of having fun and winning big!
A slot is a narrow opening in something, such as a machine or container. It can also refer to a time or place where an activity is scheduled or allowed to happen: We booked a time slot for the concert.
There are many different types of slot machines, and they all have varying levels of risk and potential rewards. Understanding how each one works can help you choose the right one for your gambling preferences and budget. You should look at factors like the return to player (RTP), hit frequency, and volatility of a slot before making a decision.
The most common type of slot is a video poker machine. These machines have a digital display that shows the player's cards and a virtual community board. When you press the spin button, the computer checks the player's cards and compares them to the virtual community board to determine which combinations are possible. If a match is found, the machine awards the winning hand. These games have a high hit frequency, but they do not always pay out large amounts of money.
Another type of slot is a traditional mechanical machine with three or more reels. These machines can be played for free or with real money. Some of them even have bonus features that can add to your bankroll! These games tend to have higher payouts than their video counterparts, but they also have a lower percentage of payouts.
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How are bluefin tuna caught commercially?
Most bluefins are captured commercially by professional fishermen using longlines, purse seines, assorted hook-and-line gear, heavy rods and reels, and harpoons.
How long does a catfish take to grow?
How long does it take to grow U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish? It takes about 18 months to two years to grow a 1-pound fish. How large is a full-grown U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish? A full-grown fish averages between 1 and 2 pounds.
Is cooked shrimp safe to eat the next day?
If cooked shrimp has been refrigerated, then it can be consumed for up to 3 or 4 days after it is cooked. After that, it should be thrown away. You should refrigerate cooked shrimp as soon as it has cooled, and no later than two hours after cooking.
How long do you smoke salmon at 160 degrees?
Gradually increase the temperature inside the smoker over the course of the day so that during the last hour or so it hovers between 150° and 160°F. Smoke the salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F in its thickest part, which will take eight to ten hours.
Is it safe to eat crawfish head?
The juice in the head is totally edible and has a briny, sweet taste that many consider a delicacy—and the best part of the crawfish eating experience. Simply suck it out of the shell with your mouth once you've separated the head from the tail.
Can I eat raw tuna from the grocery store?
Tuna steak from the grocery store should only be consumed raw if it is labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade. While this is still not a guarantee against parasites, it means the fish was caught, cleaned, and frozen quickly while still on the boat and is the best option for sushi or sashimi.
What temperature do you grill ahi tuna steaks?
How to make grilled tuna steak: time and temperature
- Preheat a grill to the highest heat possible: 500 to 700 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on how hot your grill gets.
- Pat the tuna dry and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
- Grill 30 to 60 seconds per side, until cooked on the outside but still raw on the inside.
Why do fish look like they are kissing?
They are not "in love" with each other. In fact, its mostly likely the opposite - they are fighting! Fish who touch their fishy lips together (like "kissing" gourami) or lock to together in a passionate "kiss" (like betta fish) are most likely sparring or engaged in battle.
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Do fishes feel love?
Scientists at the University of Burgundy in France carried out a study on convict cichlid – a popular aquarium fish that looks a little bit like zebra. ... This shows us that fish do feel companionship and that it's not just humans or mammals, so love really is in the water!
Why we feel thirsty after eating fish?
Fresh water fish have a higher concentration of salt in their blood and body tissue than in the water that surrounds them. They take small amounts of water into their bodies through their skin and their gills and then pass excess water out through urine.
Can fish recognize lures?
We've found through our studies that fish do have a memory. "For example, if a bass is caught on a spinnerbait one day, it's almost impossible to catch that fish on the same lure the next day. And if it is exposed to that bait every couple days for a week or so, it could be 20 days before it will strike the lure again.
Is fishing bad after a storm?
Fishing after storms has been good for shore, near coastal and Bay fishermen. Anytime you can get close to inlets, the shore or underwater structure you will do well. Fishing is good at inlets and outflows because water levels are high due to rain, abnormally high tides and heavy surf.
Is canned tuna good for weight loss?
If you are looking to lose weight, canned tuna is a good option because it is low in calories yet high in protein. Diets that are high in protein have been associated with benefits for weight loss, including increased feelings of fullness and reduced cravings ( 7 , 8 ).
Can you go fly fishing in the winter?
Yes. Absolutely. There are prolific insect hatches even on the coldest trout streams. Granted, you're not likely to see sizable bugs, but dry-fly fishing to trout rising to midges can be truly exhilarating when winter's quiet cloaks the river.
What is the best wood to use for smoking salmon?
Alder is the traditional wood used in the Pacific Northwest for smoking salmon, and I generally use hickory, but apple, oak, maple, and pecan are other good options.
What shrimp should I not buy?
Shrimp are crammed into ponds of roughly 15 square feet. These shrimp farms are generally swirling with feces, antibiotics, and chemicals. I would say that farmed shrimp from Asia and Latin America (tiger prawns and black tiger shrimp) are the number one type of shrimp not to buy.
Are tinned pilchards good for you?
Cold-water oily fish such as sardines are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Indeed, the silver-scaled fish in a can are dense with nutrients. One serving of the oily pilchards packs as much as 17 grams of protein and 50 percent of your recommended daily calcium intake for just 90 to 150 calories.
Can fish just appear in ponds?
This may sound a bit unbelievable at first, but it is true. Fish and other aquatic creatures may already be living in a fresh pond (or one that refills after being dry for a while), but you may not see them until some time after their formation. ... Certain species dig deep into the mud of a pond and lay their eggs there.
Do you brine salmon before freezing?
Pretreat fish before freezing to preserve to quality of the freezer stored fish. ... For lean fish, dip them for 20 seconds in a brine of ¼ cup salt to 1 quart of cold water to firm up the flesh and to decrease the amount of water loss from thawing.
How spicy is Popeyes fish sandwich?
So, how's it taste? For a fast-food fish sandwich, it's solid. The flounder is mild, slightly flaky and inoffensive. Popeyes' classic Cajun seasoning gives the otherwise flavorless fish a nice hit of heat, but it's not too spicy for mild-mannered palettes.
Is Murky water bad for fishing?
Muddy water decreases visibility and makes it harder for bass to spot baits. Decreased visibility also diminishes the likelihood of sight fishing.
Is it bad to marinate shrimp overnight?
Depends on the marinade. If it's acidic (lemon, lime, orange, etc.), 30 minutes or less should be fine. Any more than that and the acid will start to break down the delicate shrimp meat and make it mushy. If your marinade is non-acidic (olive oil, garlic, herbs) you could marinate for an hour or more.
What can I do with canned smoked salmon?
7 Ways to Eat Canned Salmon for Dinner
- Make it into cakes. ...
- Mix it with pasta. ...
- Pile it on a green salad. ...
- Mix it with rice. ...
- Bake it in a frittata or quiche. ...
- Serve it warm, with potatoes. ...
- Mix it with kimchi.
Do brine shrimp have brains?
For brine shrimp, many functions, including swimming, digestion and reproduction are not controlled through the brain; instead, local nervous system ganglia may control some regulation or synchronisation of these functions. ... Artemia have two types of eyes.
Who has the biggest boat on Wicked Tuna?
Captain T.J. Ott The #HotTuna is the biggest boat in the Wicked Tuna fleet, and captain T.J. Ott has a personality to match. Get to know him and the rest of the crew! Captain T.J.
Are you supposed to eat anchovy bones?
The anchovies are usually packed in jars but you should try rinsing off the salt to make sure nothing creates the extreme taste. ... With this being said, you can always add anchovies to the pizza without even removing the bones. This is because the bones are soft and are equally edible.
Can shrimp die from molting?
On the other hand, if you put them in a tank that has much softer water than what they are used to, their exoskeleton becomes too flex and malleable. As a result, it may not crack at all or the underlying layer of the shell will be too weak and shrimp will die during a molt or shortly after that.
Is Costco shrimp deveined?
Costco Shrimp Deveined – ALL THE WORK IS DONE!


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Blackberry was an iconic brand during the 2000s and hit its peak in 2011 when it was reported to have sold over 50 million units. Thinking of smashing that small keyboard with your thumbs on your BlackBerry phones still gives us goosebumps and, in many ways, feels like the first social network.
But all this changed with the release of the iPhone and Google's Android platforms. Not being able to comprehend what this dou would mean to the mobile segment kicked BlackBerry out of the spotlight almost as fast as it entered the market.
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While we don't expect another BlackBerry device to hit the market, we thought we'd take a trip down memory lane with the release of the BlackBerry movie and look at the phones and good times this iconic phone manufacturer gave us.
BlackBerry 850
We need to start with the Blackberry 850, released in 1999. It was a clamshell phone with a physical keyboard and a small monochrome display. The 850 was designed for business users and featured email, calendar, and contact management applications. It was also one of the first phones to support push email, allowing users to receive emails without checking their Inbox manually. The 850 was a commercial success and helped make Blackberry a recognizable brand in the smartphone market.
The BlackBerry 7290
The BlackBerry 7290 was the phone that cemented the smartphone design synonymous with BlackBerry and a full QWERTY keyboard. It was also one of the first smartphones to have a built-in camera. The BlackBerry 7290 was popular with business users because it was easy to use and had a long battery life.
BlackBerry Pearl
The BlackBerry Pearl was the company's take on the phone with a smaller size and featured a trackball found in all other BlackBerry phones that followed. It had a hybrid "SureType" QWERTY keyboard, which allowed users to type quickly and accurately without looking at the keyboard. The BlackBerry Pearl was also one of the first smartphones to support 3G connectivity. It was a popular choice for business users and professionals, and it helped to make BlackBerry a household name.
The BlackBerry Pearl was discontinued in 2010. It is often seen as a symbol of the early days of the smartphone revolution.
BlackBerry Curve
The BlackBerry Curve is a line of smartphones first released in 2009. The Curve was designed to be a more affordable and user-friendly alternative to the BlackBerry Bold, and it quickly became one of the most popular BlackBerry models. The Curve features a QWERTY keyboard, an optical sensor instead of a trackball, a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, and various BlackBerry features, such as BlackBerry Messenger and BlackBerry Enterprise Server. The Curve has been released in several different models over the years, with each model offering a slightly different set of features.
BlackBerry Bold
The BlackBerry Bold was BlackBerry's flagship product that was introduced in 2008 and became the most desired product from BlackBerry. The BlackBerry Bold was popular among business users because of its premium finishes, security features, and ability to handle multiple email accounts. It was also popular among BlackBerry fans because of its classic design and excellent keyboard.
BlackBerry introduced a touchscreen version of the phone called the BlackBerry Touch in 2010 with a 5-megapixel camera and it was well-received by critics, who praised its design, performance, and battery life.
The BlackBerry Bold line was discontinued in 2013.
BlackBerry Classic
The BlackBerry Classic was released in 2014 and tried to combine the physical keyboard of the golden age of BlackBerry with the modern BlackBerry 10 Operating System. It features a physical keyboard, a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, and a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. Although the Classic was a solid phone, the smartphone market had heavily leaned on towards full-touch smartphones.
We're sure that the new BlackBerry movie releasing today will touch on many of these models and hope it's a letter of love to a brand that put the smart on a smartphone.
Were you a BlackBerry user? Tell us which model was your favourite in the comments below.
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As a faith system islam is the most recent of the great world religions and forms an integral part of the history of monotheism. For the history of islamic thought, see the history of islam. Islam religion, history, and civilization by sayed hussen. The contribution of islamic civilization to civilization to. Critical perspectives on islam and modernity oxford university press, usa lutfi sunar, charles harold herford, p. His father died shortly before his birth, and he lost his mother at the age of six.
Islam religion, history, and civilization pdf free download. Islam a brief overview of the history of islam the origin of islam is placed around 610 ce when muhammad, a highly spiritual and religious man who spent months in praying and self contemplation in a secluded cave near the town of mecca, is thought to have received divine messages. Religion and the rise and fall of islamic science eric chaney may 2016 abstract why did the surge of scienti. The prehistory of religion involves the study of religious beliefs that existed prior to the advent of written records. From this perspective the 18th century was a period of degeneration and a prelude to european domination, symbolized by napoleon is conquest of egypt in 1798. Religion, history, and civilization nasr, seyyed hossein on. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. World history and civilization, page 3 world history and civilization world history and civilization emphasizes events and developments in the past that greatly affected large numbers of people across broad areas and that significantly influenced peoples and places in. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Islam religion, history, and civilization seyyed hossein nasr slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Islam, religion, history, and civilization culture.
This period of islamic history lasted until the beginning of the 20th century. Civilizations tend to be greatly shaped by the environments in which they develop. The history of nations and kings popularly called mother of all histories is the first ever history of islam written by imam tabari 839923 ce at the junction of the third and fourth century ah. The founding of the religion of islam and the first islamic polity by the prophet. Studies and texts covers the world of islam, from the time of its earliest appearance until the premodern period, and from its western to its. Pdf timbuktu civilization and its significance in islamic. Kraemer attributes the openminded character of islamic civilization, during. Islam is a powerful force in todays world, and this authoritative and beautiful volume offers an overview of islamic. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Islam was destined to become a world religion and to create a civilization which stretched from one end of the globe to the other. Muslim civilization in india download ebook pdf, epub. Pdf islam religion, history, and civilization adnan.
Muhammad, the prophet of islam, explicitly claimed being the true successor of the abrahamian monotheist tradition in which islam as a religion is but a modern and. This featurelength documentary examines islam s rich and significant contribution to western art and culture presenter and art critic, waldemar januszczak, sets out on. The present work is part of a trilogy including ideal and realities of islam and the heart of isl. For the history of islamic thought, see the history of islam the islamic civilization is traced back to the prophet muhammad in the 7th century. Islam religion, history, and civilization seyyed hossein nasr for sina contents.
Topics islamic history collection opensource language english. History of islam islam, began in mecca, claimed to be the revelation of god allah through the angel gabriel to a man named muhammad. Islamic civilization and culture page 5 rrst 223islamic civilization and culture, by dr. The history of religion refers to the written record of human religious experiences and ideas. Muhammad was then raised primarily by his uncle, for whom he worked as a shepherd.
A wellgrounded fact dcmoostratcd by history of religions and in tune with. Religious fervor, as well as economic and social factors, fueled this expansionism. Click download or read online button to get the early history of islam book now. Islamic world islamic world islamic history from 1683 to the present. The religion of islam table of contents the origins of islam 3 the quran 8 the tenets of islam 12 is islam a religion of peace. Statements of various nonmuslim scholars and intellectuals about the profoundness of the religion of islam as a civilization. Hinduism is a way of life of the hindu people of india, their diaspora, and some other regions which had hindu influence in the ancient and medieval times. Its terms were violated, and muhammad expelled a jewish tribe which allied with his enemies in mecca and invaded medina. Expansion of islamic civilization religious literacy project. Today islam continues to grow not only in africa but also in europe and america where muslims now comprise a notable minority. The early history of islam download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Religion is conceived as a limit on war by the majority of muslim theologians, jurists, and scholars historically and presently j.
Most historians believe that islam originated in mecca and medina at the start of the 7th century ce, approximately 600 years after the founding of christianity. He explains how different aspects of the muslim civilization impacted the modern western civilization. Islam as a religion, as a method of worship for millions of believers, is most certainly alive and well. Muhammad was a major turning point in human history. The series provides space for analytical studies of themes, issues, dynasties, regions, or personages, annotated translations and text editions, as well as conference proceedings related to the history and the intellectual, literary, artistic, and cultural traditions of islam. Islamic religious extremists have emerged in the form of terrorists or insurgent groups. This status did not apply to polytheists, who could not be tolerated within a community that worshipped the one god. Esposito has six chapters and less than half of his work touches upon central issues. The charter promoted religious freedom and tolerance, prohibited violence, and established a system for conflict resolution. This 10part course approaches islam from a historical and scriptural perspective, covering the foundations of the religion and then building on the economic, political and cultural institutions that arose in muslim societies. Islam as a civili zation free download as powerpoint presentation.
Mar 17, 2015 muhammad is the founder and chief prophet of islam and the source for the quran. Oct 8, 2015 explore ramsayscs board islam civilization vocab. Many scholars argue that the european renaissance would not have been possible without the creativity and myriad achievements of muslim scholars, thinkers, and civilizations. Timeline and definition the birth and growth of the great islamic empire. Nasr states that the common theme in the trilogy is the universalist perspective and respect for other religions p. When it came to religion, the pre islamic arabs were almost exclusively polytheistic. Islam, writes seyyed hossein nasr, is like a vast tapestry, and in his book islam. A brief history of islam the spread of islam javad haghnavaz department of islamic thoughts faculty jolfa branch islamic azad university jolfa, iran abstract islam is a religion for all people from whatever race or background they might be. It covers the golden age of muslim civilization and then discusses its decline.
See more ideas about islam, history and civilization. All criticism of the author in this book is directed to the. Pdf this research paper surveys the history, theology, and philosophy of the shia madhhab, one of the two main factions of islam. Conquering armies and migrating tribes swept out of arabia and spread islam. In general, it can be said that islam absorbed and added its culture to the heritage of. The civilization of islam and muslims the religion of islam. Under each of these empires, transregional islamic culture mixed with local traditions to produce distinctive forms of statecraft, theology, art, architecture, and science. Kheir 4 deal of greek culture which it managed to preserve for the latin west. This period of religious history begins with the invention of writing about 5,220 years ago 3200 bce. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. History of islamic civilization wikibooks, open books. An introduction to the religion, history and identity of the leading minority in syria. Her history therefore is not simply about the rise and fall of dynasties but a clear and coherent picture of a dynamic, complex, and global religion.
The founder was ubulkassim who was born in mecca modern day saudi arabia 570 ad, and died in medina saudi arabia in 632 ad at 62 years of age. Nov, 2012 islam religion, history, and civilization seyyed hossein nasr slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. To explore this question, i gather data on intellectual production from harvards library collection and a catalog of books from seventeenth century istanbul. It is also a spiritual and metahistorical reality that has transformed the inner and outer life of numerous human beings in very. The best among you are those who have the best manners and character sahih albukhari, 8.
In his book the history of civilization, will durant considered the rise and fall of the islamic civilization a great event in history and maintained that during five centuries 81 597 a. Nasr, seyyed hossein islam, religion history and civilization 2003. The 7th to 15th century of this period is called the golden era of history. Pdf islam and the global civilization researchgate.
In one form or another, this crisis has been going on for well over two hundred years. Studies and texts covers the world of islam, from the time of its earliest appearance until the premodern period, and from its western to its eastern frontiers. Most historians 1 believe that islam originated in mecca and medina at the start of the 7th century ce, approximately 600 years after the founding of christianity. Islamic world islamic history from 1683 to the present. The story of islamic religion, culture and civilization, from the time of the prophet to the modern day, shown in over 180 photographs raana bokhari, dr. His teachings inspired the arab peoples, and by 750 muslims followers of islam had conquered an area stretching from afghanistan to al andalus in southern spain. The author is deepy indebted to arif shamim of karachi and farooq siddiqui of texas for their intellectual contribution to this work in addition to thus speaks the bible and hindu fundamentalism. Varying widely in practice and politics, each of branches and sects of the islamic religion today espouses monotheism. The class begins with an examination of islam as a religion, its faith system, and ritual, legal, mystical, and philosophical traditions. Paradise found islamic culture documentary timeline. It was during this period that the islamic civilization started with the advent of islam in 610 ac. As a religion, islam emphasizes the idea of having a good character as muhammad said. Another cognate of the word islam is the arabic word for peace, salam.
The contribution of islamic civilization to civilization. Numerous sectarian conflicts among fatimid ismailisafter 1050 may have been a factor in egyptian muslim acceptance of saladins. Islamic study islam religion history and civilization. In this video, abdul wahab saleem discusses various aspects of the civilization of islam and muslims. The islamic civilization is traced back to the prophet muhammad in the 7th century.
Firas alkhateeb lost islamic history reclaiming muslim civilisation from the. History of islamic civilization wikibooks, open books for. The history of modern islam has often been explained in terms of the impact of the west. In islam, justice is not only a moral virtue but also an obligation to be fulfilled under all circumstances. Religion, history, and civilization seyyed hossein. A central element of the islamic empire is the islamic religion. Along with judaism and christianity it traces its roots through prophet abraham and back to. Contributions of islamic civilization to the modern world. Religion, history, and civilization to be a general introduction to islam for a western audience in the post911 world. Islamic civilization developed into several distinct cultural zones including the arabic, persian, black african, turkic. The history of islam concerns the political, social, economic and cultural developments of islamic civilization.
He died in 310 ah, 3 centuries after the prophet s. Islam as a civilization free download as powerpoint presentation. Definition of civilization and its principles in islam. Islamic history concerns the historic existence of the peoples of many lands, from north africa to malaysia, over vast spans of time. By the end of the islam s first century, islamic armies had reached far into north africa and eastward and northward into asia. In arabic, however, the word literally means submission islam to god so that muslim refers to one who submits to god. The history of islam n ata s h a g h i c a eric cheng michael gellerstedt london byrd slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. This course introduces students to the history of islam and basic themes in muslim societies in the middle east, asia, europe, and the americas. The period of the advent of islam was the period which formulated man inside the arabian peninsula, established the blocks of a new civilization that brought people out of darkness to light, and placed the bases for building man in islam. This wikibook concerns about the political, economic, scientific, and cultural developments of the islamic world throughout the centuries. History of muslim civilization in india and pakistan. Nasr states that the common theme in the trilogy is the universalist perspective and respect for other.
Muhammad was an intertribal religious and political leader. There is little doubt that the civilization of islam is undergoing a monumental crisis. Qadar bakhsh baloch the dialogue 37 the islamic civilization qadar bakhsh baloch thus we have appointed you a midmost nation, that you may be witnesses upon mankind. The bible is the holy scripture of the christian religion, purporting to tell the history of the earth from its earliest creation to the spread of christianity in the first century a. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. In ad 610, an arab merchant called muhammad founded a new religion called islam.
In particular, she emphasizes the great clashes of ideas that have motivated islamic history from the earliest times. It assesses the historical impact of islam and its societies. Timbuktu civilization and its significance in islamic history article pdf available in mediterranean journal of social sciences 411 october 20 with 3,261 reads how we measure reads. Religion, history, and civilization he aims to survey the masterpiece that is islam. In addition, nasr clarifies that his approach, as with all of his islamic writings, is to write from an islamic. Alawis an introduction to the religion, history and identity of the leading minority in syria by yaron friedman leiden boston 2010. This is a misconception, because islam is not a religion of the. Trade, science, and culture thrived in this islamic. He was born to the powerful tribe of the quraish in mekkah mecca.
Along with judaism and christianity it traces its roots through prophet abraham and back to the first humans adam and eve. D volume one for free book service please write to. Providing compelling analysis of contemporary islam and its conflicts without overwhelming the reader with information, nasr, one of the most admired islamicists, introduces all the important movements and beliefs of islam in broad, sweeping sections on the history of islam, the schools of islamic thought, and other topics. In this informative and clear introduction to the world of islam, seyyed hossein nasr explores the following topics in depth. Jul 03, 2006 islam, writes seyyed hossein nasr, is like a vast tapestry, and in his book islam. He also draws a comparison between both civilizations. Islamic history, islamic civilization, islam,the spread of islam. D, islam was the world precursor of power, discipline, and expansion of 8 gustav le bon, the civilization of the arabs, p. Muhammad whose name means highly praised was born in mecca in 570 ad. Religion, history, and civilization 5zmgmvgy4 qhlr4ibup jtw6pcwkb 1wcralriw qj8etitpi r67ooq1ei msutnw5np plbjpc4cr k4kik1p8y jcm7ejcx1 zrf4rfqfu 1yxztvdko l867x3mkp k81ptv7zm hpkhttmni 2qbrzflo2 1efbef3qr hbtctszfi qsooe6eh4 cbsj0ylxx 4fp7rlrur 31kgak772 s5ubdb7jt. The rest is mostly concerned with political or historical developments. The present work is part of a trilogy including ideal and realities of islam and the heart of islam.
Islam is a monotheistic religion in which the deity is allah arabic. Islam is commonly used as the name of a religion whose followers are referred to as muslims. Born in iran, educated at mit and harvard and a global leader in islamic scholarship, nasr is uniquely qualified to translate muslim ideas into words that english speakers can. Although islam is one of the worlds greatest religions, numbering nearly a billion adherents or about a fifth of the worlds population, it is not normally associated with the united states.
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Dystopian novel set in SOUTH EAST FRANCE
Mystery set in Connecticut (who is trying to forget…)
4th June 2017
All is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker, mystery set in Connecticut.
Who is trying to forget?
Jenny Kramer was excited to be invited to a house party by Doug Hastings. It was all she expected it to be, drink, parents out, music, but Doug was not alone.
The evening did not work out as Jenny had envisaged and hoped, but the account of that evening starts with a harrowing and explicit account of a brutal rape. The decision to give Jenny a treatment to 'erase' her memory of the attack is made by her parents. But, I thought how will she help to get her attacker? Are her parents trying to protect her? She is not the only character in this story who is trying to recall their memory of a very different, life impacting event.
For the first quarter of this book you do not know who the narrator is and I do not want to give it away, but the voice sets the tone for the book from their perspective. Offering their opinion and view about people's characters and actions. It is a different style and the storyline is complex with the narrator at the centre almost like a conductor of an orchestra, trying to influence the criminal investigation and protecting their own family. Family relationships are unpicked, individuals examine themselves and expose secrets.
I am still not sure how I feel about this book. The narrator has views that made me 'bristle' and I felt some anger at the manipulation of people's lives. There is some neuroscience in there and I felt the storyline lingered too much on the narrator's indulgent thoughts. There are explicit sex scenes, which the narrator tells you are necessary! I was unsure about this but when I had finished it I think I understood why.
The only sense of place is that this is set in a small, affluent town called Fairview, Connecticut where you get a feeling everyone knows everyone and their business.
Despite all of this I was compelled to finish it, just to find out who did it!
But who is trying to forget?
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The Kings opened the season of Teatro Real with Opera Aida
The Kings opened on Monday, October 24th The new season of Royal Theater With the premiere of the opera "Aida" after it received cheers and applause from the audience outside and inside the Madrid stadium.
The Kings arrived at around 7:20 pm and were greeted by the President of Teatro Real, Gregorio Marañón, and a delegation of political representatives, including the Minister of Culture and Sports, Miquel Esita, and the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
Dozens of people waited outside despite the danger of bad weather – there was even a special sale of Spanish flags – to greet Felipe VI and Letizia, who were dressed in blue.
The King and Queen received the audience before entering the royal palace and announced the audience Some shout "Vivan los Reyes" or "beautiful". Upon entering the theater, as usual, the Spanish anthem was played, and they again received applause as the audience stood.
The opera Aida marks a return to the origins of the Teatro Real with the revival of a work already directed by Hugo de Anna in 1998, coinciding with the first season of Madrid's Reborn Coliseum. This show has made a comeback with some modifications compared to De Ana's show more than 20 years ago. For example, projections were combined, as well as the introduction of a giant pyramid for It symbolizes "the splendor of political and religious power."
Among the attendees, in addition to those previously mentioned, is the Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, accompanied by his partner, Isabel Preysler, Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martinez Almeida, President of Europa Press, Asís Martín de Cabiedes or Patron of Real, Pablo Isla, among others. Also other well-known faces such as Lieutenant Colonel Resto Megidi or journalist Boris Izaguirre.
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The latest Texas winter storm has forced closures throughout the area this week. TWU Denton and Dallas campuses remain closed today due to ongoing icy conditions.
Staff who work in bad weather situations should check with their supervisors.
All faculty, staff and students, are encouraged to continue to monitor email, TWU.edu and social media for updates throughout the rest of the week.


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We need sleep for a full life, in which there is a place for study, work, and many other types of activity. In order to restore our nervous system, replenish its energy reserves, bring various biochemical and metabolic processes back to normal, quality sleep is simply necessary.
Sleep and its importance for human health
In order to fruitfully fulfill their daily duties, to be active, to have good health, a person needs good sleep at the time set for this. After all, the first sign that a person is overtired, and some kind of failure has occurred in his body, is the appearance of drowsiness. He feels constantly tired, completely unrested. This condition makes it difficult to get a quality rest at night, which leads to a closing of the circle: the person becomes more and more tired.
Sleep disorders, in one form or another, affect a fairly large number of people.
One in four people now visit a specialist with a complaint about their sleep. Increasingly, people are resorting to various means of sleep disorders, such as: pills, various syrups, sedatives. But often the cause of sleep disorders is psycho-emotional, and could be eliminated by working with a psychotherapist.
Not only adults suffer from such disorders, children are also susceptible to them, especially if their daily routine is violated, if they are excessively fond of computer games, or if they have an unbearable academic load.
As we know, a person usually spends a third of his life in a dream, which is quite a lot. How much time does a person really need to sleep? At different ages, this figure may differ. For example, a newborn sleeps almost the whole day, preschool children 13–14 hours, schoolchildren — about 8–10 hours. Adults need at least 7 hours to feel good. Each person has their own individual sleep rate, and for some it may differ. As we know, there were people like Napoleon who needed just a nap to feel refreshed.
What processes occur in the body during sleep
Every person at least once in his life wondered what happens to him during sleep? And how different is a person when he sleeps from a person in the waking state? In order for rest to be complete, our body must be relaxed during sleep. To do this, it must be in a comfortable position, lying down. After all, it is the lying position that gives our back and neck muscles the opportunity to completely relax. It happens that a person falls asleep in other uncomfortable positions. But after a sleep time spent in such positions, a person is unlikely to feel rested. While he slept, his back and neck did not feel support, the joints in the spine were compressed, and after waking up, the person will feel pain in the lower neck and back.
If the sleeping person raises his hand and releases it, then the hand will absolutely limply fall down. This indicates the complete relaxation of our muscles in a dream.
During sleep, the blood still continues to circulate in the body, but the heartbeat and blood flow slow down. Body temperature drops by one degree, breathing slows down and becomes deeper. Oddly enough, the human stomach in a dream works in the daytime mode.
During sleep, a person remains the same sensitivity to temperature changes. If he lies open in a dream, and the temperature in the room drops below 26 ° C, then the person will wake up. The same will happen when the temperature rises above 37°C.
What happens to our brain when we sleep? According to scientists, the brain also continues to function, only the nature of activity changes. He does not perceive external information, but is busy processing and classifying information received during the day. It compares it with the information that already exists and sends it for storage to the desired cell in its memory. If a person is without sleep for a long time, he may experience memory impairment.
Interrupted human sleep at night: first aid in the morning to maintain vigor
There are enough reasons that can disturb a person's sleep. These are loud sounds, neighbors who decided to make some noise, a child who woke up, an unexpectedly protracted meeting with friends. A person's well-being can have a great influence on a person's sleep. But, one way or another, in the morning you need to look cheerful. There are several ways that can be a real first aid for staying alert in the morning:
Postponing waking up for a while longer and promising yourself at least 5 extra minutes in bed can only bring more feelings of fatigue and irritation. After all, the body prepares for awakening in advance and, delaying the moment, you give the brain a signal to plunge into the deep phase of sleep again, taking away your strength for a vigorous start to the day.
The most tempting prospect for a sleepy person is to make himself a mug of coffee, but more. But take your time. It is worth remembering that the daily dose of caffeine for a person is 400 mg. Coffee can cause heart palpitations, headaches, and even panic attacks. It takes a long time to get the caffeine out of your body, so don't drink coffee in the evening unless you want another sleepless night.
Be sure to have breakfast, as breakfast will send a signal to the brain that it's time to wake up and give an extra portion of vigor.
If you have a lot of things planned for the day, do the most important and difficult in the morning, because then your strength will decrease and your attention will scatter.
You need to force yourself to do a light workout. It will help to partially overcome fatigue, improve blood circulation and, at a minimum, cheer you up.
And it is worth remembering that for a person to have a good sleep, it is necessary to stop working with a computer, tablet, stop watching TV at least an hour before, to allow the brain to tune in to a good, sound sleep. It is better to listen to calm, pleasant music, read a good book.


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Keiren Westwood signs short term deal with Crewe Alexandra
The 39-year-old goalkeeper has been without a club for the 18 months.
The former Republic of Ireland international has been training at Crewe and has now signed a short-term deal for the club.
Manager Lee Bell said: "Keiren is going to sign for an initial month and then we will take it from there.
"He's a brilliant professional and has been around the club for three years. He came with us as part of the coaching team when Fred (Barber) was ill earlier in the season.
"He's got great experience, and he is a great influence. I've told him his job is to push Harvey (Davies), so he knows there is pressure on him, and he has to perform.
"He has had plenty of offers in this league, higher above, and abroad. He's never retired but he only wants to do things that are right for him and his family. We are delighted to have him."
Westwood has 21 caps for the Republic of Ireland and has been a free agent since leaving QPR in 2022. Last year, Westwood was linked with Shamrock Rovers, but a move never materialised.
Elsewhere, Adam Idah scored a brace on his first start for Celtic.
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Danielle's Dreams Art Program
Danielle Leventhal (1994-2021) was a beautiful ray of sunshine and a gifted artist. During the last four years of her life, while she was battling a rare and aggressive sarcoma, continuing to express herself through art became even more important. She created many hauntingly beautiful paintings during her treatment, some from her hospital bed. The encouragement and art supplies provided to her by AYA at MSK (Adolescents and Young Adults at Memorial Sloan Kettering) allowed her to take a break from medical procedures and continue doing what she loved most. She often talked about her dream that art would be accessible to every young adult going through cancer treatment, and she left a gift to AYA at MSK to begin to make that happen. Your gift will provide professional art instruction (online and in-person) and high quality art supplies to young adults being treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Thank you for supporting Danielle's Dreams!
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On November 15 and 16, 2022, the 2022 Forum on Excellence in Vocational Training will be held in San Sebastián, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, at the TABAKALERA International Center for Contemporary Culture.
With the aim of supporting the EU in its initiative on CoVEs and in its VET strategy in general, the European Commission and the Basque government, with the support of the European Training Foundation (ETF), Cedefop and EACEA, as well as the Community of Practice on CoVEs, and Katapult, will hold an international meeting in San Sebastian, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, from 15 to 16 November. The Forum will be held at the TABAKALERA International centre for contemporary culture. It will include the participation of the partners of ongoing CoVE projects, as well as other European centres currently developing or intending to develop initiatives on vocational excellence, and forming part of wider European networks.
The event aims to mobilise the participation of different VET centres and relevant stakeholders, to reach the European target of establishing at least 100 networks of vocational excellence by 2027.
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Video: updated Ford Focus perfectly coped with the "elk test"
Ford Focus is one of the most sought-after mass segment models among buyers, and for such a car it is important to be safe for drivers of different levels. In the hands of the journalists of the Spanish edition km77, the new hatchback showed its best side. As part of the races, the car must abruptly change lanes – as if meeting a real animal – into the adjacent lane without hitting a single cone, remaining within the corridor, and then returning to its own lane.
In the hands of journalists was a five-door hatchback with a 125-horsepower hybrid power plant based on a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Given that this is one of the simplest versions of the model, they did not expect much from it, but at the reference speed for the publication of 77 kilometers per hour, she managed to pass the test.
In the best attempt to stay within the corridor of cones, the expert was able to at a speed of 76 kilometers per hour. And although this is not an ideal 77 kilometers per hour, the behavior of the model, which in 2023 has already turned five years old on the market, impressed journalists. Including their neutral habits, which allow even the most inexperienced drivers to maintain control over the car.
True, it was not without nuances. The test copy of the Ford Focus was in the ST-Line version. This implies a slightly stiffer suspension overall and a multi-link rear suspension since the rest of the rear modifications are torsion beam. Naturally, this cannot but affect the handling of the car.
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Customer Service
When you are going to play your bass guitar. You should better to tune your bass guitar at the beginning. You need to be sure that you are all tuned to the same reference pitch. I think electronic tuner is the easiest way to tune your bass by far.
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Isolated liver trauma: A clinical perspective in a non‑emergency center for liver surgery
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- Published online on: November 11, 2021 https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10961
- Article Number: 39
Copyright: © Andrei et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 5.8 million people die each year as a result of injuries, being responsible for 10% of the world's mortality (1). Despite the burden, there are disparities, globally, regarding trauma care (2).
Liver trauma is not an uncommon lesion with life-threatening potential in trauma patients, which can be managed with either operative or non-operative strategy, according to the severity, patient characteristics and trauma mechanism (3,4).
An increased non-surgical approach has been noted (5). However, the management is challenged by the lack of definitive studies and by the worldwide heterogeneity (6). Therapy management is difficult, being complicated by the risk of hemorrhagic shock, liver failure, sepsis and organ dysfunction. The decision is to be made by a multidisciplinary team able to deal with a complex patient: intensive care unit (ICU) specialists, surgeons of different specialties, interventional radiologist in specialized tertiary center. Usually, these complex patients are managed according to local logistics and personnel resources, being addressed either in specialized trauma centers, but also in county hospitals in accordance with the clinical status or transport availability. When considered appropriate, these patients are transferred to a hepatic center (7).
The objective of this study was to analyze the outcomes of the patients with post-traumatic liver injury requiring secondary ICU hospitalization in a non-emergency liver center from Romania after initial stabilization in county hospitals.
Patients and methods
Study design and data collection
This study is a monocentric, retrospective, observational study, designed in a clinical center for hepatobiliary surgery. Patients with hepatic trauma after car accident, admitted between 2015 and 2019, were included. The data were collected using the electronic medical record as the patients' paper charts. There were 5 females and 7 males with a mean age of 27 years and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 23.1 kg/m2.
The following variables were noted: age, sex, intubation status at admission, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score at admission, BMI, trauma-admission time, admission-surgery time, surgical procedure before transfer (in the primary hospital), injury severity score (ISS), Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) at 24, 48 and 72 h postadmission respectively, norepinephrine (NE) infusion rate at admission, and postoperatively, the need for continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF), preoperative standard blood analysis, thromboelastographic analysis before, during and after surgery, perioperative lactate dynamics, need of preoperative transfusion, if reintervention was needed, type of surgery, duration of surgery, blood products needed during and after surgery, hours of mechanical ventilation cumulated during the ICU admission, and the length of ICU stay.
The standard blood analysis consisted of: full blood cell count, liver enzymes, urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, total bilirubin (TB), fibrinogen, thromboelastographic parameters. We considered the following surgery types: demeshing (after successful meshing in primary hospitals, where they were initially admitted), partial liver resection, or partial liver resection with supplementary surgical procedures to other abdominal or thoracic organs.
We considered blood products and antifibrinolytics administered during ICU stay and included separately all of the following: erythrocyte concentrate, fresh frozen plasma (FFP), platelet concentrate (PC), fibrinogen, and tranexamic acid.
Ethic statement
All clinical procedures were carried out with the approval of the local Ethics Committee of 'Fundeni' Clinical Institute (Romania) for clinical trials in accordance with the European Communities Council Directive 2001/20/EC and with respect to personal data privacy, European Directive 95/46/EC. Written informed consent was obtained from all patients prior to publication.
Data analysis
Data analysis and graphical representations were performed using GraphPad Prism 6.00 (GraphPad Software Inc.).
For the correlative data, we used a linear correlation model, between the number of hospitalization days as outcome variable and all other variables as independent variables. The Spearman correlation coefficient, r, was determined. We stated a r value between -0.3 and 0.3 to have negligible correlative effect.
Furthermore, for the qualitative independent variables, which influenced statistically significantly the number of hospitalization days, we compared the median of the hospitalization days between groups (with or without the specified independent variable) using Mann-Whitney test analysis after assessing the groups for normal distribution using histograms, D' Agostino-Pearson omnibus normality test and Shapiro-Wilk test. A two-sided P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
A total of 12 patients were enrolled and 11 were included in the analysis, considering that for 1 patient the data collection was incomplete.
Correlations between the length of ICU stay and the independent variables considered
The length of ICU hospitalization was found to depend mainly on intubation status at admission [rho (r)=0.6992, P=0.0303], the cumulative number of mechanical ventilation hours (r=0.6713, P=0.0273), preoperative fibrinogen values (r=0.7301, P=0.0208) and the NE intraoperative use (r=0.8157, P=0.0087). The Spearman correlation coefficient, rho, and P-value for each correlation between the length of ICU hospitalization and those independent variables considered to have a potential correlative effect (Spearman correlation coefficient outside the interval -0.3-0.3) are documented in Table I.
Comparative analysis of the length of ICU stay considering the intubation status at admission and the use of NE intraoperatively
The median hospitalization days was increased in admitted intubated patients and in patients who received NE during surgery (r=0.81, P=0.0087) (Table I). The data are represented in Fig. 1. The graphs represent the ranks, median and 95% CI of the groups. The median ICU stay in patients with no NE during surgery was 3 days (95% CI: 2.14-6.65) compared with those patients, who needed NE during surgery: 8 days (95% CI: 4.9-23.1) (Fig. 1A). The median ICU stay in non-intubated patients at admission was 5 days (95% CI: 2.18-7.02), while for those intubated at admission was 8 days (95% CI: 4.53-23.14) (Fig. 1B).
The analysis included all the patients treated after initial stabilization in a highly specialized center from Eastern Europe. The small number of patients precluded any inference about mortality. Thus, we used as the main outcome, the length of ICU stay. According to the literature, there are various major risk factors associated with mortality in this clinical setting: multiple trauma, extra-abdominal lesions, initial systolic blood pressure, initial base deficit, the Glasgow Coma Scale, injury type, number of resected segments, and intraoperative blood loss (8).
We observed that patients, who needed intraoperative vasopressors, had a longer ICU stay, despite the fact that no patient needed norepinephrine after the surgical procedure, probably a marker of severity.
The use of vasopressors is a straight-forward decision in patients with profound hypotension in order to maintain an adequate perfusion pressure in vital organs (9,10). Their use should be, however, timely-limited until the main cause is identified and treated. In accordance with advanced trauma life support management, the use of vasopressors (especially norepinephrine) in the early stage of trauma could be deleterious (11). Fluid resuscitation should be prioritized in order to maintain the main blood pressure in hemorrhagic shock. The extensive use of vasopressors intraoperatively impairs microcirculation and oxygen balance to the vital organs, thus increasing the fatality risk (12).
Considering that our patients were fluid resuscitated prior to admission, we could advocate that the norepinephrine-dependent patients were either inadequately fluid-resuscitated and/or had a more complex liver trauma, who needed even more blood products and crystalloids, although these two factors were not associated, in our study, with a prolonged ICU stay. Microcirculation impairments or the degree of systemic inflammation due to norepinephrine use could be consequences of prolonged ICU stay. Our data are in accordance with Uchida et al, who showed that the use of norepinephrine could increase the mortality rate/ICU stay (13).
Prehospital airway protection by means of endotracheal intubation in trauma patients is a debated issue in the literature (14). The actual guidelines promote the early endotracheal intubation in polytrauma patients, especially those with thorax, abdominal and/or head injury. The decision to intubate at the scene or in the ER department should be guided by the type of trauma (15). Avoiding hypoxia along with maintaining airway patency in this patient subgroup is crucial. The long-term beneficial effect, is, however, controversial (16).
Little is known about early intubation in patients with isolated traumatic liver injury. In our study, the patients with isolated liver trauma, who were intubated in prehospital settings, had a longer stay in the ICU. This finding could be explained due to various reasons: residual sedation with consequent postoperative prolonged weaning, increased personnel infrastructure and time-consuming perioperative diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers related to the complexity of the case, difficulties in prehospital ICU bed allocation process, and overall case severity. Our results are in contradiction with Gravesteijn et al (16). Their study suggested that patients with abdominal trauma had a better functional outcome if intubated in prehospital settings. Further observational prospective studies are needed to evaluate this clinical approach. Additionally, we observed that ventilation hours were correlated with the ICU length of stay. This finding could be a consequence of a prolonged weaning time, acquired muscle weakness and intubation-related nursing impairments.
Mechanical ventilation time in trauma patients has been also shown to have other detrimental effects such as: longer ICU stay and hospital stay, higher rates of tracheostomy and mortality (17).
Fibrinogen may be reduced following traumatic injury due to loss from hemorrhage, increased consumption and reduced synthesis (18). Plasma fibrinogen levels have been found to decrease earlier than other hemostasis parameters in trauma patients (e.g., platelet count, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time). There are three proposed mechanisms for plasma fibrinogen decrease: coagulation activation-induced consumption, hyper-fibrino(geno)lysis-induced degradation, and dilution by infusion/transfusion. Initial fibrinogen levels less than the normal range are independently associated with higher in-hospital mortality in trauma patients (19).
In liver trauma patients, because of the destruction of the liver parenchyma, plasma fibrinogen levels can be furthermore decreased, leading to fibrinogen concentrate substitution therapy (20).
In this study, the patients with a high fibrinogen concentration at admission had a prolonged length of ICU stay. These results are in contradiction with other research (18), but there are some possible explanations. The rise of fibrinogen levels from day 2 onwards can be attributed to an upregulated fibrinogen synthesis in the liver, occurring as part of the acute phase response after tissue injury (4).
This result draws our attention to the role of fibrinogen as part of the acute phase response after tissue injury.
Study limitations
Our study has some inherent limits. First, we analyzed only a limited number of patients, who were presented to our service. This aspect had known consequences on the statistical analysis and conclusions. Secondly, the study design was retrospective and monocentric. Thus, no causality can be affirmed. In addition, some data before admission were not available for analysis and discussion for some patients. Despite these evident flaws, we have to state that our hospital is the main national center in hepatic surgery, serving the entire nation of Romania. Consequently, even in small numbers, our results have a national epidemiological interest, considering both the Romanian population, but also the Romanian healthcare organization.
This aspect is of interest, opening insights of a local Eastern European experience, but it mau also represent a further limit. The trauma transfusion guidelines can be applied in an unpredictable manner, particularly in small provincial hospitals.
In conclusion, our study revealed the experience in a national center for liver surgery, from the intensive care perspective, in isolated liver trauma, proving that intubation status at admission, intraoperative norepinephrine use, mechanical ventilation hours and plasma fibrinogen are deleterious independent variables which correlates with the ICU length of stay. Further large prospective studies are needed in order to confirm these results.
The authors would like to thank Artsiom Klimko for his help with manuscript reviewing.
Funding: No funding was received.
Availability of data and materials
Due to confidentiality reasons, data generated or analyzed during this study are not included in this published article.
Authors' contributions
SI performed the statistical analysis, wrote and reviewed the manuscript, and designed the study. SA wrote the manuscript, collected the data, and designed the study. MC collected the data, contributed to manuscript writing, designed the study; CM contributed to the manuscript writing and to study design. LM collected the data and contributed to the study design. CB reviewed the manuscript and data collection. DI contributed to the manuscript writing and to the literature and manuscript reviewing. DEG contributed to the manuscript writing and to the literature and manuscript reviewing. GD coordinated the study, contributed to the study design and reviewed the manuscript. All authors agreed on the final form of the manuscript for publication.
Ethics approval and consent to participate
This study was approved by the local Ethics Committee of 'Fundeni' Clinical Institute (Romania). Written informed consent was obtained from all patients prior to publication.
Patient consent for publication
Not applicable.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Aston Martin DBX 707 first drive review
The Aston Martin DBX is one quick car I'm told. I wouldn't know, because I never drove it in its standard avatar. It's been eluding me for years now - much like most Aston Martins that usually shy away from the glitz and glamour because the typical owners of Aston Martin cars prefer to keep their refined taste a private affair. But the DBX 707 is different. It wants to be seen, wants to be heard because it is the fastest and most powerful of its kind - at least until the newest and tallest steed from Maranello starts prancing. But the 707 isn't one bit as aggressive as its Italian friends.
'Minimalism' isn't an adjective one would use to describe the design of a supersport utility vehicle that has carbonfibre bits sticking out like scutes from the otherwise simple bodywork. But in the company of cars like the Lamborghini Urus, cars like the DBX will often be considered minimalist. The smooth curves and the hunchback also make the DBX appear smaller than its class, more so in the images. But look at the 707 from any angle, rolling on its (standard) 23-inch rims at any speed, and you know it means business. The carbonfibre skirts along the rocker panels, the bigger grille, and the extended spoiler and splitter, will all tell you that this is the faster sibling. But all of this is within the bounds of typical Aston Martin elegance.
If you still have the compulsive need to announce to the world what it is, the 707 has a trick called the "Loud Start". Holding down the brake and pulling in either of the paddle shifters will make the push button starter (one of 22 switches inside the car) pulsate in bright red. Thumb it and the engine comes to life with a roar. Though this M177 V8 is an AMG powerplant, it is inspected and signed off by an Aston Martin engineer. I wonder what that inspection involves.
But what's more important is that the engine was tuned under the watch of the head of powertrain engineering at Aston Martin, Ralph Illenberger. Not to be confused with the Grammy-nominated German guitarist, this Ralph Illenberger is an ex-AMG engineer who knows this engine down to the nuts and bolts and also knows how to make this engine sing and talk differently than the other applications we have driven in AMGs. Simply put, the German V8 is pushed to its limits on the 707, but speaks with British mannerisms, greeting the onlooker with a deep, warm voice, instead of speaking to them in a rude, high pitch.
The engine runs different turbochargers and an induction system that helps boost the power to 707PS, which ultimately gives this variant its name. This output also gave the DBX 707 the bragging rights of being the most powerful supersport UV out there, albeit for short while. The tall steed of Maranello I referred to earlier is the Ferrari Purosangue, which has recently snatched that claim with its 725PS output. But until I get a chance to drive one of them, the DBX 707 will remain the fastest and most powerful supersport UV I have driven - and simply put, it is bonkers!
The acceleration is brutal and even the minute pauses of the super quick transmission create head nods - which makes the acceleration a lot more dramatic than even the track focussed Vantage F1 we drove recently. Out on the road, you will seldom find enough space and time to really let this car flex its muscles. It demands open highways or secluded mountain roads - and ones that are wide enough to accommodate a (predominantly) rear-wheel-driven athlete like this one. It is better off on the race track, but it is plenty of fun on the road too. As you would expect there is a Race Launch control too, which will catapult this car from nought to 100 in 3.3s, on its way to a top speed of 310kmph. Even the back straight of the Buddh International Circuit will fall short for that top whack! New carbon ceramic brakes drop the anchor much faster and despite being larger than the cast iron rotors on the standard DBX, still saves 40kgs!
To match the performance of the engine, the powertrain uses the 9-speed wet clutch gearbox like the AMG GT 4-door and to ensure that the power can seamlessly transition into fun, the DBX has the trickery of suspension and anti-roll bars that utilise quick 48V electronics. The ride is quite firm even with the softer GT (default) setting and the Sport and Sport+ modes only make it stiffer - more so with the 23-inch rims. The anti-roll bars ensure a flat ride through the corners even as the speeds rise and it all comes together to create a performance so enticing that you will want to take the DBX 707 to the track often and even give some low-riding sports cars a run for their money, overtaking as you look down on them from your high chair and disappear from their aperture as the needle races past 6,000rpm. It's a feeling very few cars offer, at least right now.
But these are times when what one shows to the world is more important than what it makes you feel. Does the DBX's understated elegance work in such times? I'm sure it does. Elegance is timeless. Many still appreciate feel over specs, and the DBX 707 has both.
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