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Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2000
Objective. To assess nailfold capillary density and dimensions in patients with primary Raynaud's... more Objective. To assess nailfold capillary density and dimensions in patients with primary Raynaud's phenomenon (PRP), limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (LSSc) and diffuse cutaneous SSc (DSSc), and healthy control subjects. Methods. Using the technique of nailfold video capillaroscopy, capillary density and dimensions were averaged from all visible capillaries in a 3 mm length of the nailfold from right and left ring fingers of each subject. Twenty healthy control subjects, 15 patients with PRP, 13 patients with DSSc and 21 patients with LSSc were examined. Intra-observer and inter-observer variability were calculated in 18 and 23 patients, respectively. Results. There were significant trends for capillary density to fall and for all dimensions to rise across the four groups (P < 0.0001 for density and all dimensions, order healthy controls, PRP, DSSc and LSSc). Intra-and inter-observer reproducibility studies showed that although there was good correlation between and within observers, the limits of agreement were between ±25-50% indicating lack of reproducibility. Conclusions. Microcirculatory abnormalities can be quantified using the technique of video capillaroscopy and were most marked in patients with LSSc.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2013
Afghanistan and Central Asia occupies vital geo-strategic location on world map. Both are endowed... more Afghanistan and Central Asia occupies vital geo-strategic location on world map. Both are endowed with massive energy reserves. Historically, both have cordial relations and are cooperating with each others. There are many projects on which both are cooperating with each others' i.e. 670 meter bridge over Panj River, 1300 megawatt electricity project, a railway line and gas pipeline project etc. Both are highly concerned regarding the security of the region which would be needed after the withdrawal of NATO in 2014. In this regard role of three great powers China, Russia and United States would be crucial. All these three powers interests are similar and are related to energy security. These three powers are opposing each others on different grounds in the region. Basically, United States is a foreign actor while China and Russia are regional actors, who are more concerned about security of the region because any disturbance in this region also affects the internal environment. United States' interests in the region are more concerned about maintaining its influence over Central Asian states and Afghanistan. Russia is considering China as a threat in the region because rise of China is undermining Russian influence in the region. To counter US influence in the region China and Russia are using the forum of SCO along with other member states.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2000
Objective. To assess nailfold capillary density and dimensions in patients with primary Raynaud's... more Objective. To assess nailfold capillary density and dimensions in patients with primary Raynaud's phenomenon (PRP), limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (LSSc) and diffuse cutaneous SSc (DSSc), and healthy control subjects. Methods. Using the technique of nailfold video capillaroscopy, capillary density and dimensions were averaged from all visible capillaries in a 3 mm length of the nailfold from right and left ring fingers of each subject. Twenty healthy control subjects, 15 patients with PRP, 13 patients with DSSc and 21 patients with LSSc were examined. Intra-observer and inter-observer variability were calculated in 18 and 23 patients, respectively. Results. There were significant trends for capillary density to fall and for all dimensions to rise across the four groups (P < 0.0001 for density and all dimensions, order healthy controls, PRP, DSSc and LSSc). Intra-and inter-observer reproducibility studies showed that although there was good correlation between and within observers, the limits of agreement were between ±25-50% indicating lack of reproducibility. Conclusions. Microcirculatory abnormalities can be quantified using the technique of video capillaroscopy and were most marked in patients with LSSc.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2013
Afghanistan and Central Asia occupies vital geo-strategic location on world map. Both are endowed... more Afghanistan and Central Asia occupies vital geo-strategic location on world map. Both are endowed with massive energy reserves. Historically, both have cordial relations and are cooperating with each others. There are many projects on which both are cooperating with each others' i.e. 670 meter bridge over Panj River, 1300 megawatt electricity project, a railway line and gas pipeline project etc. Both are highly concerned regarding the security of the region which would be needed after the withdrawal of NATO in 2014. In this regard role of three great powers China, Russia and United States would be crucial. All these three powers interests are similar and are related to energy security. These three powers are opposing each others on different grounds in the region. Basically, United States is a foreign actor while China and Russia are regional actors, who are more concerned about security of the region because any disturbance in this region also affects the internal environment. United States' interests in the region are more concerned about maintaining its influence over Central Asian states and Afghanistan. Russia is considering China as a threat in the region because rise of China is undermining Russian influence in the region. To counter US influence in the region China and Russia are using the forum of SCO along with other member states.