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Entities credit policy assessment

Correct organization of payment operations ensures the stability of funds turnover of business entity, the strengthening of payment discipline and improvement of its financial condition. This article considers options of measurement of receivables and ways to reduce the negative effects of late payment from customers. Receivables management involves monitoring of the funds turnover in the payments. Acceleration of turnover dynamics through the several periods of time is a positive trend.

Academic and professional development of graduates from health master programs: integrative literature review

Graduates of health master programs find, in their daily work, situations that confront the competences developed during the course with those required in professional practice. The evaluation of these students can contribute to the adequacy of the programs’ pedagogical structure, besides pointing out the aspects that have positively or negatively impacted their academic and professional education. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of master programs in health over the academic and professional development of graduates.

Impact of social networking websites among nursing students

Social networking websites provide tools by which people can communicate, share information, and create new relationships. Social networking websites have affected our social interaction by changing the way we interact face-to-face how we receive information and the dynamics of our social groups and friendships. Approximately 75% of all online adults maintain atleast one social network profile. Face book can be distracting and can negatively impact learning.

Fixation of transverse patella fractures using cannulated cancellous screws with anterior tension band wiring

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of anterior tension band wiring technique using two cannulatedcancellous screws in patients with transverse (AO34-C1) or transverse with mildly comminuted (AO34-C2) patellar fractures. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study of 25 patients with transverse fracture or transverse fracture with mildly comminuted patella fractures. All the patients were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using two parallel cannulated screws and 18G stainless steel wire as per the tension band principle.

Effect of spinal mobilization with arm movement in the treatment of Cervicobrachial pain syndrome

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a pathology of the temporomandibular joint and / or of the muscles responsible for chewing. Its etiology is multifactorial, being the occlusal splint therapy a favorable application in the treatment of TMD. The stabilizing oclusal appliance, also called conventional or michigan miorrelaxing oclusal splint is the most used one, a removable device, usually made out of acrylic, which covers the surfaces of the teeth of an arch, creating a homogenous contact with the teeth of the opposite arch.

Low intensity plyometrics versus PNF stretching on vertical jump height and agility in collegiate basketball players

Background: Speed, jump, agility are important components in basketball. Lack of skills in a variety of directions and in an uncontrolled manner has been shown to predispose a person to several musculoskeletal injuries and significantly affect a person’s level of performance. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of PNF stretching and Low Intensity Plyometrics training for improving vertical jump height and agility. Method: 60 participants of college basketball players were allocated into two groups (30 participants in each group). The outcome measure used was SVJT and IA test.

Connective tissue graft for root coverage: clinical case report

Introduction: Gingival recessions constitute, by definition, displacement of the gingival margin apically to the amelocemental junction. The triggering factors are: traumatic brushing, inflammation, radicular hypersensitivity, unsightly appearance, non-carious cervical lesions, predisposition to root caries and etc. Objective: The objective of this study was to present the clinical sequence and the ideal surgical technique for the accomplishment of the connective tissue graft, improving the aesthetics and sensitivity reported by the patient, making the patient satisfied.

Therapeutic Effects of Kinesio Tape on A Grade-I Lateral Ankle Sprain in Athletes

Study Objectives: To determine if there are therapeutic effects of Kinesio tape on a grade I lateral ankle sprain, using an ASO as the control group. Design: comparative study. Setting: Subjects were taken from 9 different high schools in 2 sister counties Methods: All 25 subjects are athletes, who suffered a grade I lateral ankle sprain. 12 athletes were in the Kinesio tape group and 13 of the athletes were in the ASO brace group (control group).

Review on the importance of major cares to avoid and treat caries disease

Caries is an infectious and contagious pathological process that causes a demineralization in the dental tissues, by acids originated from the fermentation of carbohydrates ingested in the diet, through the bacteria. When diagnosed early, it is possible to reestablish the health of the mouth more easily, through the intervention of the professional. The progression of the carious lesion can also be interrupted with the correct hygiene of the oral cavity and control of dietary sugar intake.

An open labled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of valiliv® capsules in the patients with viral hepatitis

Liver is a vital organ play a major role in metabolism and excretion of xenobiotics from the body. Liver cell injury is generally caused by various toxic chemicals (certain anti-biotic, chemotherapeutic agents, carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), thioacetamide (TAA) etc.), excessive alcohol consumption and microbes is well-studied. The available synthetic drugs to treat liver disorders in this condition also cause further damage to the liver. Hence, Herbal drugs have become increasingly popular and their use is wide-spread.