以馆藏资源助力地域文化符号搭建文旅融合底蕴平台

地域文化符号是地方历史文化发展的载体,也是地域文明的象征。图书馆作为地域信息及文献资源的收藏地,在地域文化发展中起着至关重要的作用,在当前经济社会发展的背景下,也是文旅融合发展的重要组成部分。本文以图书馆助力地域文化符号搭建文旅融合底蕴平台为出发点,通过分析找准地域文化符号的意义和方法,探究图书馆在充分利用馆藏资源的基础上,找准文旅融合的契合点,厚积地域文化底蕴的方式和路径,通过进一步融合现代发展元素,打造文化旅游特色品牌项目,使文旅产业成为带动地域经济发展的"动力产业"。     

Human stem-cell research in gastroenterology: Experimental treatment,tourism and biobanking

The growing interest in the possibility of applying stem-cell therapies to gastroenterological diseases is outlined. Some promising results have been reported, but more research is needed in view of the uncertainties and knowledge gaps that still exist. The ethical issues raised by this kind of research are then indicated and classified. Three problematic kinds of situation are outlined: experimental treatments, stem-cell tourism and biobanking. A four-question approach – which is not to be confused with the well-known four-principle approach introduced by Beauchamp and Childress – is described and applied to these three challenging situations. In conclusion, it is pointed out that the analysis of these situations illustrates the interplay between definitions, empirical research and ethics. They are interrelated and need to be integrated.     

Patient and clinician experiences with cross-border reproductive care: A systematic review

ObjectivesThis review analyzes the experiences of patients and clinicians with regards to international cross-border reproductive care (CBRC) for the purpose of conception.MethodsElectronic databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched using ‘medical tourism’ AND ‘assisted reproductive technology’ from 1978 to 2020.ResultsPredominant patient motivators for CBRC were cost and legality of assisted reproduction technology (ART) in one's home country, followed by cultural factors like shared language, religion, and cultural familiarity. Clinicians suggested global laws for CBRC would reduce the potential for exploitation of vulnerable populations but believed the enactment of international regulations unlikely and, even if enacted, difficult to enforce.ConclusionsWhile patient and clinician experiences with CBRC varied, patients frequently cited financial and legal reasons for pursuing CBRC, while many providers had concern for the patient’s safety.Clinical practice implicationsThis review recommends clinicians involved in family planning counsel patients seeking treatment abroad by: (i) informing patients of the risks and benefits of treatment abroad, (ii) establishing guidelines and standards for clinicians on resuming patient care post-CBRC, and (iii) creating a directory of reputable CBRC clinicians and experts.     

Characterizing surf zone injuries from the five most populated beaches on the Atlantic-fronting Delaware coast

Introduction

Beaches are a popular destination for recreation activities. Surf zone injuries (SZI) can occur resulting from a variety of in-water activities. Little is known regarding the sustained injury types, or demographics of injured persons and activities leading to injuries.

我国健康旅游产业发展对策研究

在我国政府大力推进健康服务业发展的政策背景下,我国健康旅游产业正迎来发展的黄金时期。本研究在综合国内外文献的基础上,理清健康旅游的定义和分类,指出了当前我国健康旅游产业重点关注老年人、女性、高端医疗以及国际市场。在此基础上分析了我国健康旅游产业发展存在的问题,主要包括缺乏权威的行业统计标准、资源整合不足、缺乏明确定位、复合型人才缺乏、相关法律法规有待完善。为推动我国健康旅游产业的发展,建议应当制定行业发展规划与统计标准、整合相关资源、明确自身优势、建立信息共享机制、加强自身宣传、人才培养和科学研究。     

Are patient educational resources effective at deterring stroke survivors from considering experimental stem cell treatments? A randomized controlled trial

ObjectiveTo evaluate whether online resources developed to educate people about the risks associated with experimental stem cell (SC) treatments influence stroke survivors’ attitudes about the safety and effectiveness of these treatments.MethodsAdult stroke survivors who had not previously received SC treatments (N = 112) were recruited from international stroke advocacy/support groups for a prospective, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Participants indicated whether they were considering SC treatments (yes/no) prior to, immediately following, and 30-days after reading/viewing the International Society for Stem Cell Research booklet or Stem Cell Network video. Participant attitudes regarding the safety, effectiveness, accessibility and affordability of SC treatments were examined on each occasion, and compared to those of a waitlist control group.ResultsSignificantly fewer participants were considering SC treatments immediately after reading the SC research booklet (p =.031), although neither intervention had any impact after 30-days (p >.05). Waitlist and intervention groups reported positive attitudes toward SC treatments at each assessment.ConclusionsStroke survivor attitudes toward SC treatments were initially influenced by the patient booklet, however these changes were not maintained.Practical ImplicationsClinicians are encouraged to initiate discussions about experimental SC treatments during inpatient rehabilitation and to reinforce the risks throughout subsequent care.     

观光医疗发展行业标准初探

观光医疗作为新兴产业，发展迅速，在印度、泰国等国家已形成一定规模，并创造了巨大的效益。文章总结了观光医疗在这些国家的发展特色’对观光医疗行业标准进行了初步探讨。同时，对我国观光医疗的发展做了一些思考，并提出了几占、建议。     

The role of an international nightlife resort in the proliferation of recreational drugs

Aims The study compares types, frequencies and quantities of substances used by young people while holidaying in the international dance resort of Ibiza (Spain) with their patterns of use in the United Kingdom. It measures changes in substance use at both locations between 1999 and 2002 and examines the role of dance resorts in recruiting individuals into using new substances. Design Data were collected from visitors to Ibiza in 1999 (n = 846) and 2002 (n = 868). Information on drug use was surveyed through a short anonymous questionnaire. Setting Individuals were sampled at Ibiza airport just prior to returning to the UK. Findings Most individuals visiting Ibiza used illicit drugs in the United Kingdom (57.4% in 2002), with nearly all users continuing to use in Ibiza. Use of most drugs in Ibiza was characterized by binge behaviour, with many individuals using drugs 5 or more nights per week. Proportions using cocaine, ecstasy and GHB have risen significantly (1999–2002) in both locations, as have numbers of ecstasy tablets taken on a usual night. Substance use was associated positively with number of previous visits to Ibiza and new users were recruited into use while abroad (17.4 and 33.1 per 1000 people were introduced to cocaine and ecstasy use, respectively, in Ibiza). Conclusions The emergence of international nightlife resorts increasingly links drug use abroad with that in individuals’ countries of origin. Our results indicate that resorts such as Ibiza offer tourists the opportunity to increase levels of drug consumption and try different substances in an atmosphere conducive to experimentation. Patterns of recreational drug use in leading international resorts may help predict developments in drug use elsewhere and as such be an important tool in planning appropriate interventions.     

The Health-Development Link: Travel as a Public Health Issue

The process of globalization has rendered societies interdependent on one another and has fostered the movement of people, goods and ideas at unprecedented speed and volume. Global travel has grown from 25 million in 1950 to 500 million in 1993, and estimations by 2010 reach 1 billion. The increased intensity and quantity of travel has resulted in greater vulnerability to the domino-type spread of old, new and re-emerging infectious diseases. Travelers and local populations are also vulnerable to death and disability due to accidents, violence and injuries, chronic diseases such as those due to substance abuse (tobacco, alcohol and others), and to undesirable behaviors such as those related to sex-tourism. This article argues that tourism, understood as any type of travel, is one of the most important sectors of the economy in many countries and, therefore, can contribute to community and national development. It also asserts that travel, as a factor in the spread of disease, lies in the realm of public health inquiry. It calls for greater collaboration between the tourism-travel industry and community, national and global leaders to promote and enforce responsible tourism.