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#MarineScience - Ship design consultants Skipsteknisk AS of Ålesund, Norway have been awarded the contract to design the new state-of-the-art marine research vessel for Ireland.
The new 50m research vessel due in 2022 will replace the RV Celtic Voyager and will be a sister ship to Ireland's largest research vessel, the 65m RV Celtic Explorer.
It will also form a critical part of the State's maritime infrastructure, supporting the Government's national integrated marine plan, Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth, as well as the National Marine Research and Innovation Strategy.
In the more immediate term, the new vessel will help address research challenges resulting from Brexit and the Common Fisheries Policy, as well as climate-induced impact on the oceans.
"There are many challenges posed and threats in relation to our oceans and research is an intrinsic part of formulating a sustainable approach to the use, understanding and management of our oceans," said Marine Minister Michael Creed.
"The funding of the new vessel demonstrates the Government's commitment to expanding and strengthening marine science in Ireland to ensure our nation is equipped with the best scientific advice possible to enable a strong negotiating position and to maximise economic opportunities in a sustainable manner."
Dr Peter Heffernan, chief executive of the Marine Institute, welcomed the signing of the research vessel design contract following an extensive EU tender process.
"The institute is on track and on budget with the design of the new vessel, which will provide critical national infrastructure and marks a major milestone in the Marine Institute's efforts to provide world-class marine science.
"The significantly enhanced capabilities of the new research vessel will help researchers, educators, students and the public gain a richer understanding of our ocean and will facilitate exploration that will lead to discoveries that stretch the bounds of our imagination.
Dr Heffernan added that "this significant investment in the nation's scientific research recognises the Marine Institute's quarter-century of leadership in the field of oceanography and its long-standing and fruitful collaborations with partner institutions.
"The new vessel will enable us all to more efficiently explore, collaborate, and conduct global ocean research."
Based in Galway, the vessel will be used by the Marine Institute and other State agencies and universities to undertake fisheries research, seabed mapping, oceanographic and environmental research and surveys, as well as student training.
It will also allow for continued transatlantic surveys with international partners through the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance (AORA) and EU funded-survey programmes obtained through Horizon 2020.
Skipsteknisk AS are specialists in the design of highly advanced ships and are recognised internationally as leading designers in the research, fishing and offshore sectors.
The nature of marine equipment has changed significantly since the launch of Ireland's first research vessel, the RV Celtic Voyager back in 1997
That's according to Mick Gillooly, director of ocean science and information services with the Marine Institute.
"The new research vessel will be 50m long and will feature state-of-the-art technologies enabling a wide range of work including ocean monitoring, fish stock assessment and seabed surveying. This new vessel will be a silent research vessel, and will be designed to meet the stringent criteria of the ICES 209 noise standard for fisheries research.
"In addition, the vessel will be designed to operate in the harsh conditions encountered in the NE Atlantic and will be able to spend 21 days at sea. It will also support the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicle operations, which enable the exploration of our deep ocean down to 3,000m."
Once the design phase is complete, the next phase is to tender for a shipyard to construct the vessel. This is expected to be complete by the end of this year, with delivery of the new vessel expected in early 2022.
Marine Institute Welcomes Irish Commitments To Ocean Research
The Marine Institute has welcomed Irish commitments announced at the recent Our Ocean Conference in Bali which include the provision of €25 million for a 50-metre modern research vessel to replace the RV Celtic Voyager.
"The vessel will provide critical national infrastructure to enable Ireland to address the considerable challenges of Brexit and the Common Fisheries Policy as well as climate-induced impacts on our oceans," Marine Institute chief executive Dr Peter Heffernan said.
In addition, the Marine Institute says it has committed €2 million towards a new five-year programme of ocean and climate research.
With 50% funding from the EU ERDF scheme, the Marine Institute is running a competitive funding call to support the establishment of a principal investigator-led research team in an Irish higher education iSnstitution.
"This is a key investment to build capacity in an area of research prioritised under the National Marine Research and Innovation Strategy (2017-2021)," Dr Heffernan said.
"The research funded under this programme will deliver societally relevant knowledge aimed at better understanding the complex interactions between the ocean and climate change."
Minister Creed also announced the continued commitment to the Environmental Educational module of Ireland's Green Schools programme, and the continued support of the Clean Coasts programme.
"These programmes aim to build on Ireland's marine and maritime heritage by increasing awareness of the value, opportunities and social benefits of our ocean wealth and identity, further supporting the Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme," Dr Heffernan said.
Other announcements by Ireland include the provision of €10m to the local authority sector in Ireland to aid in the establishment of four Climate Action Regional Offices (CAROs) and €1m over a five-year period (2019-2024) towards a new programme of ocean and climate research.
The Marine Institute also welcomes commitments announced by the European Commission which include €300 million for EU-funded initiatives for projects to tackle plastic pollution, make the 'blue economy' more sustainable and improve research and marine surveillance.
'Operation Orca' Set To Survey Scottish Killer Whales On Celtic Voyager
#MarineWildlife - The RV Celtic Voyager departed the Port of Cork yesterday (Wednesday 24 October) for 'Operation Orca', a 12-day survey of an offshore killer whale community associated with the Northeast Atlantic mackerel fishery.
A team of marine scientists from University College Cork is on board the research vessel that's headed to waters east of the Orkneys, to study the orcas that feed on mackerel between October and February each year.
"This is the first time a dedicated research vessel will be heading up to study these killer whales and we are hopeful to come back with a lot of data," said PhD researcher and chief scientist Róisín Pinfield in her introductory blog for the survey.
"We will have cameras, GoPros, drones, underwater hydrophones collecting acoustic data so we can hear the killer whales and a RIB so we can get in close if weather conditions allow. Time to pray to the weather gods to keep the storms away!"
The [email protected] blog will be regularly updated by the Celtic Voyager team once they reach the fishing grounds and begin their survey, which runs till Sunday 4 November.
Shiptime Charter Applications For 2019 & 2020 Now Open
#MarineScience - Applications are open for shiptime in 2019 and 2020 on Ireland's national research vessels Celtic Explorer and Celtic Voyager, as well as the ROV Holland I and the Laochra na Mara glider.
Every year a broad range of organisations use the Marine Institute's vessels for research, development and monitoring programmes. These include Government departments and agencies, universities, research institutes and industry.
Applications for shiptime for 2019 and 2020 must be submitted using Research Vessel Operations' online Survey Planning System (SPS) by Thursday 20 September. Please contact Research Vessel Operations to obtain an SPS login if you don't already have one and to inquire about glider availability.
Each application will be reviewed and the applicant will be informed as soon as possible whether the shiptime they requested is available. If the requested shiptime is not available, alternative dates may be offered. The Vessel Charter Guidelines should be read carefully before submitting the ship time application form.
Applicants may seek grant aid to cover all or part of the vessel charter costs for research surveys or ship-based Training Programmes. The closing date for receipt of grant aid applications is 5pm on Friday 21 September.
Applicants for ship-based training are advised to consult with the Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training (SMART) at [email protected].
The survey schedules can change during the year, therefore please contact Research Vessel Operations to check whether any survey slots remain for 2018 or to be notified if any dates become available.
#MarineScience - Researchers at NUI Galway, along with partners at the Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG) and the Marine Institute, are currently carrying out a marine hydroacoustic survey in the eastern margin of the Porcupine Basin.
Continuing till this Saturday 16 June, the project conducted from the RV Celtic Voyager (Callsign EIQN) involves generating an acoustic sound source (seismic airgun) adjacent to a short-term deployment of a hydrophone mooring and drifter array in order to investigate noise propagation across the Irish continental margin. The project is planned to inform research into noise pollution as part of Ireland's obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).
Approximate locations of fixed moorings and seismic noise transect are included in Marine Notice No 24 of 2018, a PDF of which is available to read or download HERE.
Fixed moorings will include yellow surface buoys with warning lights: high intensity, quick flash, continuous, yellow. The drifter will include a yellow surface buoy with nav light: 5 flashes every 20 seconds, yellow, 2nm distance.
The RV Celtic Voyager is displaying appropriate lights and signals and will be within the vicinity at all times throughout the survey.
Researchers also emphasise that the closest distance from survey to any marine SAC is over 16 nautical miles. Commercial fishing and other marine operators are requested to keep a 3nm distance from any survey instrument moorings, and to keep a 2nm distance around the entire survey area clear of any gear or apparatus during the survey period outlined above.
Geophysical Research Survey Off North West Coast In May
#MarineNotice - Maynooth University will carry out a geophysical research survey off the North West Coast of Ireland from next weekend.
Work is expected to commence on Sunday 6 May and last for approximately nine days, subject to weather conditions.
The Marine Institute's research vessel RV Celtic Voyager (Callsign EIQN) is scheduled to carry out the works for the Mara survey, undertaken by researchers in Maynooth University to collect geophysical acoustic survey data as well as sediment grab and core samples.
The survey will use relatively low amplitude sound sources to image into the seabed including an echosounder and a sparker system, which will allow for the characterisation of seabed type to inform the deglacial dynamics of the climatically driven British Irish Ice Sheet.
The vessel will, on occasion, be towing a hydrophone cable and other equipment, up to a maximum of 50 metres behind the vessel. The vessel will be restricted in its movements when towing a cable astern.
All other vessels are requested to give the operation a wide berth. The vessel will be listening on VHF Channel 16 throughout the project.
Details of the survey area, relevant co-ordinates and contact information are included in Marine Notice No 19 of 2018, a PDF of which is available to read or download HERE.
#MarineNotice - Hydrographic and geophysical surveys will be undertaken in the Celtic Sea and Atlantic Ocean under the INFOMAR (Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland's Marine Resources) programme until October 2018.
Geological Survey Ireland vessels the RV Keary (Callsign EI-GO-9), RV Geo (Callsign EI-DK-6), RV Tonn (Callsign EI-PT-7), RV Mallet (Callsign EI-SN-9) and RV Lir (Callsign EI-HI-2) are already involved in scheduled surveys since March.
Marine Institute vessels the RV Celtic Explorer (Callsign EIGB) and RV Celtic Voyager (Callsign EIQN) will begin surveys this weekend, starting with the former vessel on a three-week survey from Sunday 22 April.
The Celtic Voyager and the Celtic Explorer will be towing a magnetometer sensor with a single cable of up to 200 metres in length. The vessels will display appropriate lights and markers, and will be listening on VHF Channel 16 throughout the course of the surveys.
Details of co-ordinates for these surveys are included in Marine Notice No 18 of 2018, a PDF of which is available to read or download HERE.
Note that the Atlantic Ocean Area may not be surveyed in 2018, but if for operational reasons the survey does take place, it will be during the dates set out above for the Celtic Voyager surveys listed therein. In that event, the Marine Notice will be updated with specific dates.
#MarineScience - A new survey sampling Nephrops larvae from the area west of the Aran Islands is currently being conducted for the first time aboard the RV Celtic Voyager.
"Nephrops are more commonly known as Dublin Bay prawn, Norway lobster or scampi, and are the most valuable demersal fishery in Ireland," said Ryan McGeady, PhD candidate at NUI Galway and chief scientist on the two-week mission which began on Tuesday 3 April.
"The value of Nephrops of landings by Irish vessels was €60 million, the stocks around Ireland that the Marine Institute assess with the underwater TV surveys is more than €100 million."
Nephrops are widely distributed in Irish waters, found in the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea and off the West Coast of Ireland. They spend a great deal of time in their burrows found in areas of muddy sediment at the bottom of the ocean only coming out for food or mating purposes.
Unlike fish, Nephrops cannot be aged directly. Coupled with their complex biology and behaviour, stock assessment of Nephrops is notoriously difficult to assess.
Since 2002, the Marine Institute has been using underwater television surveys to independently estimate abundance, distribution and stock sizes on the Aran Grounds, Western Irish Sea and the Celtic Sea.
However, the primary focus of this survey is to collect data on the distribution of Nephrops larvae from two commercially important grounds, including off the West Coast and the Irish Sea.
Female Nephrops mature at three years of age, when they start to reproduce each year. After mating in early summer, they spawn in September, and carry eggs under their tails until they hatch in April or May. The Nephrops larvae develop in the plankton before settling to the seabed nearly two months later.
"The importance of this survey is that it is multi-disciplinary which allows us to use both oceanographic data and biological sampling to increase our knowledge on what influences larval distribution and retention on mud patches where the species lives," Dr Colm Lordan of the Marine Institute said.
The data collected will be used to improve the accuracy of computer models that simulate the movement of Nephrop larvae in the ocean. The information gathered during the survey will also be used to validate or 'ground-truth' the model to ensure its accuracy.
"It is hoped that an improved model can be used to estimate the proportion of larvae surviving to adulthood each year. This will make it easier to estimate the health of the stock," said Dr Anne Marie Power of NUI Galway.
Acoustic records of pelagic fish shoals will also be collected to compare with characteristics of the environment. Observations will be carried out to examine the effect of trawling on fish aggregations once gear has passed through.
Fish shoal sampling will contribute towards an IRC-funded project that will use models of mackerel collective behaviour to improve traditional fisheries assessments and provide a framework for using shoals as an indicator of population health.
Oceanographic data collection will feature hyper-spectral light measurements to assist in the validation efforts of Irish satellites. This will support a Marine Institute Cullen Fellow examining space-based observations of marine phytoplankton in Northeast Atlantic surface water masses and potential environmental monitoring applications.
The team of scientists supporting Cullen Fellow Ryan McGeady board the RV Celtic Voyager includes Darragh Furey (Galway); Sophia Wasserman (Maryland, USA; IRC postgraduate scholar); Catherine Jordan (Mayo; Marine Institute Cullen Fellow/ NUIGalway); and Leigh Barnwall (Dublin). Dr Anne Marie Power Dr Colm Lordan are providing base support for this research.
This research survey is carried out with the support of the Marine Institute, funded under the Marine Research Programme 2014-2020 by the Irish Government.
Celtic Voyager Explores Irish Sea's Lost landscapes
#MarineScience - An Irish research team from IT Sligo and University College Cork recently joined the 'Europe's Lost Frontiers' project to explore the extensive submerged landscapes in the Irish Sea aboard the Marine Institute's Celtic Voyager research vessel research vessel.
Following the last Ice Age, large areas of habitable land were inundated following climate change and sea level rise across the world. Globally, the sea level rose around 120 metres and an area more than twice that of the modern United States of America was lost to the sea.
Beneath the waves of the Irish Sea is a prehistoric 'palaeolandscape' of plains, hills, marshlands and river valleys in which evidence of human activity is expected to be preserved.
This landscape is similar to Doggerland, an area of the southern North Sea and currently the best known example of a palaeolandscape in Europe. Doggerland has been extensively researched by Prof Vince Gaffney, principal investigator of the Europe's Lost Frontiers project.
"Research by the project team has also provided accurate maps for the submerged lands that lie between Ireland and Britain," said Prof Gaffney, "and these are suspected to hold crucial information regarding the first settlers of Ireland and adjacent lands along the Atlantic corridor."
To provide this evidence, sediment from some 60 cores, taken from 20 sites by the RV Celtic Voyager in Liverpool and Cardigan Bays between the 21 and 25 February, will be studied by an international marine research team.
Dr James Bonsall, from the Centre for Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS) in the Department of Environmental Science at IT Sligo, was chief scientist for this phase of the research, and together with his CERIS colleague, environmental scientist Eithne Davis, directed operations on board the RV Celtic Voyager.
"It is very exciting," said Dr Bonsall, "as we're using cutting-edge technology to retrieve the first evidence for life within landscapes that were inundated by rising sea levels thousands of years ago.
"This is the first time that this range of techniques has been employed on submerged landscapes under the Irish Sea. Today we perceive the Irish Sea as a large body of water, a sea that separates us from Britain and mainland Europe, a sea that gives us an identity as a proud island nation. But 18,000 years ago, Ireland, Britain and Europe were part of a single landmass that gradually flooded over thousands of years, forming the islands that we know today.
"We're going to find out where, when, why and how people lived on a landscape that today is located beneath the waves."
Key outcomes of the research will be to reconstruct and simulate the palaeo-environments of the Irish Sea, using ancient DNA, analysed in the laboratories at the University of Warwick, and palaeo-environmental data extracted from the sediment cores.
The studies will be of immense value in understanding 'first' or 'early' contact and settlement around the coasts of Ireland and Britain, but also the lifestyles of those people who lived within the inundated, prehistoric landscapes that lie between our islands and which have never been adequately explored by archaeologists.
The Celtic Voyager and the Marine Institute's expertise were provided to explore the extensive submerged landscapes, where marine core samples were taken. Technical support setting up the seabed survey and navigation systems was also provided by members of the DCCAE-funded INFOMAR team, who specialise in bathymetric mapping and geophysical survey.
This research survey was carried out with the support of the Marine Institute, funded under the Marine Research Programme 2014-2020 by the Irish Government.
Europe's Lost Frontiers is an ERC-funded Advanced Grant project based at the University of Bradford. Aimed at understanding the transition between hunter gathering to farming in north-west Europe, the project is studying the evidence for inundated palaeolandscapes around the British coast using seismic reflectance data sets to generate topographical maps of these 'lost lands' that are as accurate and complete as possible.
Environmental data from these areas is then being used to reconstruct and simulate the palaeo-environments of these landscapes using ancient DNA extracted directly from sediment cores as well as traditional environmental evidence.
RV Celtic Voyager To Be Replaced As Part Of National Development Plan
#MarineScience - The Government's new National Development Plan includes provision for a new marine research vessel to replace the RV Celtic Voyager, according to The Irish Times.
Marine Institute chief executive Dr Peter Heffernan says work is at an "advanced stage" towards confirmation of the project, which would see the 31-metre Celtic Voyager — which has served for two decades — replaced with a vessel of around 50 metres in length.
The new ship would serve alongside the RV Celtic Explorer, which recently underwent a major refit, as previously reported on Afloat.ie.


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Although we missed National Cookie Day on Dec. 4, ThisWeek staff members have been thinking about our favorite holiday cookies as we count down the days until Christmas.
Some of our editors, designers and reporters agreed to share their favorites, and we want you to do the same. Respond with your favorite holiday treat in the comments section or on social media via Facebook and Twitter.Our favorites:
Abby Armbruster, page designer: It's a tough choice for me between the traditional cut-out sugar cookie (for nostalgia's sake) and my new favorite, the ginger cookie. It's softer than a typical ginger snap or gingerbread man but has all the aromatics of the holidays.
Lee Cochran, managing editor: Gingerbread. No other cookie need apply.
Kevin Corvo, news reporter: My favorite cookie is a pizzelle, an Italian cookie made with anise oil, along with copious amounts of butter and sugar. Lemon flavoring is sometimes used, or chocolate in place of anise. The cookie, made properly, is paper thin and resembles a flat waffle. (Store-bought tend to be fluffier).
Frank DiRenna, sports reporter: Not a cookie, but a favorite holiday season delicacy is Italian struffoli honey balls. Fried dough dipped in honey. Out of this world. If forced to choose a cookie, can't beat a good frosted gingerbread cookie.
Patrick Dolan, sports copy editor: Peanut-butter Hershey Kiss cookies! (Editor's note: These also are known as peanut-butter blossoms.)
Scott Hummel, assistant managing editor, digital: Seven-layer bars are the best – not the kit boxes but real, made-from-scratch bars. I love coconut anyway, but add it to walnuts (not pecans or peanuts), chocolate and butterscotch chips, graham-cracker crumbs and sweetened-condensed milk, and it's pure bliss. In case you're wondering what the seventh layer is, I guess it's butter. Apparently, enough of it is used to warrant being called a layer. Don't tell my doctor I like those, OK?
Marla K. Kuhlman, news reporter: For me, it's not just about the cookie itself. It's all about the fun and time you spend with family and friends making the Christmas cookies and candy. A favorite is the cut-out cookie, because of all the variety you can have with the different shapes and sizes, icing colors and sprinkles.
Lisa Proctor, community editor: My favorite Christmas cookie is a soft sugar cookie. It's more cake-like than the cut-out sugar cookie recipes and it's flavored with lemon extract. Green and red sprinkles decorate the top. They were the cookies I always set out for Santa Claus and they remain the cookies that say "Christmas" for me.
Gary Seman Jr., news reporter: Hard to respond because I don't eat sweets. But my mom makes these incredible almond cookies, kind of shaped like a crescent, with powdered sugar on top. I think it's maybe Sicilian in origin? Don't know if it's technically a Christmas cookie but that's when she makes them.
Sarah Sole, news reporter: I'm with Lee here: gingerbread. Second is iced bonbons with cherry filling.
Neil Thompson, assignment editor: My favorite Christmas cookie definitely has to be peanut-butter-cup cookies. They are so delightfully simple, but they are the perfect intersection of three of my favorite treats: chocolate, cookie dough and peanut butter.
Sandy Wallace, assistant managing editor, news: Well, while it's hard to beat a chocolate-chip cookie at any time, I have to say my favorite cookie to make (and eat!) at Christmas is my great-grandmother's recipe for orange-ginger cookies – crispy and a little delicate, but with great flavor. And they're good dunkers in milk, coffee or tea. But what I enjoy most is feeling connected to three other generations of cooks in my family who have baked the same cookies year after year and remembering my great-grandma, my grandma and my mom. Sweet memories all around!
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A poster girl for the laid-back Byron Bay lifestyle (despite being born-and-bred in Melbourne), Elyse Knowles walked onto the set of our Gritty Pretty Magazine Summer 2020 cover shoot like she does with most things in life: with her beaming smile, loveable larrikin nature and an enviable cool-girl poise.
With over 10 years of modelling under her belt, the 27-year-old model-turned-reality TV-star has grown to accept and understand herself. Thanks to an impressive modelling portfolio, a series of top-tier ambassadorships (think TAG Heuer, Myer and Aveda) and her time on the 2017 series of Channel Nine's popular renovation show, The Block, Elyse has cemented her position as of one Australia's most sought-after personalities.
With Byron Bay's picturesque hinterland as the backdrop, the day was filled with positive energy. On glam, we had Darren Summors, AVEDA Guest Artist looking after Elyse's hair and Ashlea Penfold on makeup. Natural, undone and effortless was the brief, and boy, did they deliver. Read on to find out how they created Elyse Knowles' cover look.
"To create the cover look, I prepped Elyse's hair with AVEDA Thickening Tonic and a generous amount of AVEDA Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair for heat protection and hold. Then, I blow-dried the products into the hair (using the AVEDA Paddle Brush) to create shape and texture. To give the hair some incidental texture, I used a curling iron. To create separation and definition, I used AVEDA Texture Tonic. I finished with a good spritz of AVEDA Sun Care Hair Veil to protect Elyse's tresses from the damaging effects of the Byron Bay sun."
— Darren Summors, AVEDA Guest Artist
"I went for a super fresh clean look on Elyse – something to make her blue eyes pop and skin glow from within. I started with a heavy-duty moisturiser as a base to create a beautiful dew. Then, I used a light oil-based foundation. To create a little brightness in the center of the face, I used Aveda Inner Light Concealer under the eyes and on the sides of the nose. I used bronzer to warm up the face around the hairline and a creamy blush on the cheeks and bridge of the nose. I dusted a bronze eyeshadow over the eyelid and the bottom lash line before adding mascara. Finally, I used a brow soap to push the brows up and filled in any sparse areas with a brow pomade."
— Ashlea Penfold, Makeup Artist
To find out more on Elyse Knowles' cover look, click here to read the Summer 2020 issue of Gritty Pretty Magazine.


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By Jackie Zawedde Muyomba
March 21 marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day was established six years after an event, known as the Sharpeville tragedy or Sharpeville massacre, which captured worldwide attention. This event involved police opening fire and killing 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid "pass laws" in Sharpeville, South Africa, March 21, 1960.
Racism in any form is not to be tolerated yet it is still a big injustice in Uganda. A good example is the Asian community in Uganda which continues to face racial profiling and discrimination as a result of skin colour or having a 'foreign sounding name' and continue to be marginalised in many spheres of society. Many employers have given replies to CVs with black names more than those which sound "Indian". And yet for decades, the Asian and African communities have lived together in Uganda and shared a common heritage of colonialism, fighting for freedom and the burden of discrimination.
However, the reverse is also true. Asians have for long failed to amicably exist with Africans. For example, though generalisations are to be avoided, there are many Asians who will always cross the road when a black person is walking towards them as a result of the stereotypical beliefs about black crime which they have been exposed to. In other cases, it is evident through Asian shopkeepers having a harsh attitude towards their black employees. Simultaneously, there are some people from the black community who detest the thought of working with colleagues from the Indian community claiming that they cannot be trusted. There's even a saying that if you have a snake and an Indian in front of you, kill the Indian!
Chapter 21 of The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda decries discrimination: "A person shall not be discriminated against on the ground of sex, race, colour, ethnic origin, tribe, birth, creed or religion, or social or economic standing, political opinion or disability.
However, it seems as if the process to address discrimination could be threatened because attitudes contrary to the spirit of cooperation and tolerance have surfaced. We cannot take new steps if even the international community is not mature enough to take concrete steps to address the problem and all the issues that surround it in an open and cooperative manner. It is common in British society today to see tensions between minority groups, often expressed through the establishing of social superiority over one another by embracing and reinforcing stereotypes. Whether it is differences in colour, culture or socio-economic status which has led to this is debatable.
The subject of integration or maybe lack of it is a sensitive one in Uganda, particularly in regards to the relationship between Ugandans and Ugandan Asians. Kampala is home to people from all over the world, however, it is more a salad bowl of people almost tossed together than a melting pot of nationalities. Many Asians in Uganda see themselves as Ugandans, they feel a kinship towards the country and its people particularly as it is so closely linked to their own history and the migration of their forefathers. However, it is often these indigenous Asians of Uganda, those who have roots in the country and classify themselves as Ugandans that some point a finger at for segregating themselves.
It is startling to note how little even the younger generation of Asians in Uganda are seen to be socialising with their Ugandan counterparts at popular hangouts. At high end restaurants and hotels the who's who of both communities can be seen dining together and one wonders, if it is only business and politics that is the binding factor.
The lack of mixed Indian- Ugandan couples walking the streets of Kampala explains how rare romantic relations between the two groups are. One Asian girl was honest enough to say that if she was to date a Ugandan it would have to be hidden and the relationship would have no long term prospects, "My family have been in Uganda for generations, however marrying an African Ugandan is not an option for any of us."
Some argue that it is a trait of the Indian community to generally 'stick to their own' however, in a fast evolving world it is impossible to believe that the younger generations subscribe to this way of thinking. A young man from Western Uganda also spoke of his parents shock when he suggested dating an Indian girl, their concerns centred on the prejudice the couple would face from both communities and though they did not explicitly forbid him from getting involved they warned him off.
The Government needs to work actively towards improving relations between India and Uganda. This can be done by putting laws against racism in place. People should be scared of the legal repercussions of racist remarks and bullying. Also, the media needs to have more programmes that focus on black Africa so that we don't seem so alien when we get here.
The writer is the public relations officer of the Equal Opportunities Commission


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Fort Scott Area Community Foundation announces their grant cycle for 2020
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the grant cycle for 2020 is here. We will be taking applications from now until August 31st. This year, we will be awarding over $42,000.00 to local not-for-profits for projects to benefit our community. A certain dollar amount of the awards is reserved for projects that benefit our youth. Maximum grant to any one project is $5,000.00.
Applications can be obtained by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please use the same email address to submit any questions you might have. Completed applications must be received by 5:00PM, August 31st.
Grant Application Guidelines
• Program Oriented
Do the funds support a new or enhanced service to the community? Generally, Grants are not for the purpose of funding core budget items, capital improvements or the purchase of real estate.
• Organizational capacity
Do you have confidence in the organization, as described in the application, to carry out the program?
• Soundness of proposed strategies
Will the program adequately address the need as it was described in the application?
• Resource efficiency
Is the program taking advantage of available resources? Are they collaborating?
• Appropriateness of budget
Will the program use the funds effectively? Is the budget clear and accurate?
Does the program have the ability to evaluate its successes? How will they monitor the program?


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Prince Charles may be 71, but staying fit and healthy is more important to this septuagenarian than ever. With a jam-packed diary of official engagements, four grandchildren to keep up with, and the little fact that he's yet to take on his life's biggest role (as King), keeping active as he ages is a priority.
And despite telling his tailor, Emma Willis, earlier this year that keeping his weight in check is a 'never-ending battle', the Prince is nonetheless 'as fit as a mountain goat' according to his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall.
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So how exactly has HRH stayed in royally good shape in later life? Speaking on BBC Radio 5's The Emma Barnett Show recently, Camilla revealed the Prince's secret.
"He is probably the fittest man of his age I know," said the Duchess, while discussing her husband's health and fitness in the wake of his coronavirus diagnosis back in March.
The key? Walking, according to Camilla - and lots of it. "He'll walk and walk and walk," she said. "He's like a mountain goat, he leaves everybody miles behind."
Charles's love of walking bodes well for his long-term health, with a recent English Health Survey study finding that a brisk half-hour walk five days a week results in a lower BMI than people who are less active. Happily for Charles (and his tailor), walking to lose weight can be an effective strategy too.
However, it's not just walking that helps keep the Prince in shape; he is also said to follow an exercise regime that harks back to his days in the military called 5BX.
5BX is a 12-minute exercise plan originally developed in the 1950s for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The 'BX' stands for 'basic exercises', which include stretching, sit-ups, back extensions, push-ups and running on the spot.
5BX is particularly well-suited to those in later life, according to Ian Walton, who used the plan to get fit in his 60s.
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For those perhaps lacking in confidence, an added bonus is privacy, with Ian saying: "You can do it in private; nobody watching you or making judgements."
Ian turned to the 5BX plan after having a brain haemorrhage whilst on holiday in Spain forced him to assess the state of his general health.
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Welcome to the ohio ASSOCIation for BehAVIOR ANALYSIS
Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis
General Board Service Roles and Responsibilities
Term: Terms vary in length based on the position. Elected positions are 2 years in length. Appointed positions have no expiration.
Estimated Time Commitment: Times vary in duration based on the position. Approximately 5-10 hours per month, but possibly up to 20 hours per month immediately prior to and following the annual conference.
General Overview:
To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of OHABA so as to support the organization's mission and needs.
The purpose of OHABA is to promote the science and theory of Behavior Analysis through the support of research, education and practice.
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The Current OHABA Board
Jennifer Sweeney, Ph.D., BCBA-D, COBA
Jennifer Sweeney is the Founder and CEO of Solutions Behavioral Consulting. She has over 20 years of experience practicing behavior analysis. Using high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis practices and principles, Dr. Sweeney and her staff provide behavioral consultation services for families with children who have Autism spectrum disorder, and/or other behavioral needs. Dr. Sweeney is the President of the Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis and has served on the Board in various roles since 2011. She completed her doctorate in 2010 in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavioral Analysis and completed her Masters of Arts in Special Education in 2003 at The Ohio State University. Dr. Sweeney is a Board Certification for Behavior Analysis (BCBA), Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA) and holds licenses in Special Education-: Grades K-12 and Elementary Education: Grades 1-8.
Past President: Coming soon
President Elect
Janet Hansen, PhD, BCBA-D, COBA
Janet Hansen is a licensed Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral level and Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings including community mental health, psychiatric inpatient and pediatric inpatient. She has owned a private practice since 2004, specializing in children and developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders. She provides diagnostic assessments, individual and group treatment, consultation to families and schools for a variety of childhood concerns and disorders. She and the BCBA's in her office provide home, center and school-based interventions based on Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Hansen has been an active member of OHABA since 2010, has served on multiple committees, chaired the Membership committee and served on the executive board as Secretary. She is currently serving on the executive board as the President Elect of OHABA. Dr. Hansen is passionate about bringing the science and research of ABA to the practice of ABA as well as pulling from both psychology and behavior analysis to provide a unique blend of evidence-based interventions to clients.
Bryan Droesch, LPC, BCBA, COBA
Bryan Droesch is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings (residential, day programs, and schools) and with individuals of all ages. Bryan has a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University, a MSEd from the University of Dayton in Counselor Education, and completed coursework in behavior analysis at The Ohio State University. Currently, he is the Executive Director of Haugland Learning Centers and a doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies in the College of Professional Sciences at Xavier University. He has been involved with OHABA since 2013. In addition to his current role as secretary, he has also served as President-Elect, President, and Past President.
Nikki Williams, BCBA, COBA
Nikki (Bordner) Williams is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst with over 8 years of experience serving children and adults with Autism and Developmental delays in Ohio. Currently, she is a doctoral candidate in the School Psychology program at The Ohio State University. She is an Instructor at Kent State University, a Clinical Auditor for the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) and a Supervision Facilitator at Solutions Behavioral Consulting. Prior to her current roles, she worked as a Clinical Director in a center-based program for children with Autism in addition to providing in-home services to adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. In those roles, she utilized a variety of assessment tools (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, ADOS-2, and Vineland-2). She served as the Professional Standards Chair for The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) from 2016-2019 and currently serves on the executive board as the Treasurer for OHABA. Nikki is very passionate about working with young educators, ensuring they have a firm foundation in the science of behavior, theoretical, and philosophical concepts.
Membership Chair
Brittany Buffy, BCBA, COBA
Brittany Duffy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst, and licensed Intervention Specialist. She graduated from The Ohio State University's Masters program in ABA in 2014 and earned her Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2016. She has been working with children with autism and related developmental disabilities since 2005 in a variety of settings. Currently, she is a behavior consultant and RBT Coordinator under Dr. Janet Hansen. She primarily provides consultation to schools for a variety of concerns and disorders. Her interests include collaborating with other professionals and providing evidence-based services to serve her clients and train other professionals.
Program Co-Chair
Andrew Penmer, BCBA, COBA
Andrew Penmer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst. He is the founder of ABA for Me, which uses the science of behavior and motivation to accelerate learning. He received his Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin in 2011. He has worked at agencies as a Clinical Director and in other roles, and developed staff training for a group of State Run Intermediate Care Facilities in Texas. He is serving as Program Co-Chair for The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) and previously served on the Programming Committee for OHABA. His interests include building a strong network of BCBAs in Ohio, particularly in NE and NW Ohio through events.
Nicole DeLano, BCBA, COBA
Nicole earned her Master's Degree at Florida State University studying ABA and OBM under Dr. Jon Bailey. Nicole became a BCBA in 2008, and a COBA in 2018, when she moved to Ohio to start the midwest footprint for BlueSprig. Nicole is the Regional Director of Northeast Operations for BlueSprig and is on a mission to change the world for children with autism. Nicole started on the OHABA Board In 2020 as a Program Co-Chair.
Education Chair:
Dacia McCoy, PhD, BCBA-D, COBA
Dacia McCoy is an Assistant Professor- Educator at the University of Cincinnati in the graduate level Behavior Analysis Programs and provides supervision to students and professionals in the community pursuing becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Since 2006, Dr. McCoy has experience in the education field in a number of different positions including being an elementary school teacher, middle school special education teacher, school psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level, a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst, and consultant. She actively serves as the Education Chair for The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) and in national organizations related to behavior analysis. She has published and presented research to assist in bridging the gap between evidence-based interventions and their application in practice. She also enjoys collaborating with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to develop effective and efficient interventions to support students both academically and behaviorally.
Professional Standards Chair:
Janette Long, MA, BCBA, COBA
Public Policy Chair
Jen Gonda, BCBA, COBA
Jen Gonda is the Associate Director at Proactive Behavior Services, an agency providing ABA in homes, public, and private schools. Jen has over a decade of experience passionately working in various settings with individuals with moderate to intensive disabilities as a teacher and behavior analyst. She received her Bachelor degree in American Education and Inequality from New York University, a Master's degree in Education in Special Education--Autism and Related Disabilities from Youngstown State University, graduate certificate in ABA from Penn State University, and is working on her doctoral dissertation in special education. Her research interests include functional behavior assessment with children in poverty, policies on the use of restraint and seclusion, and least restrictive settings for children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Jen has presented many times at state and regional conferences due to her excitement regarding behavior analysis and the growth of her clients. Jen enjoys non-profit work, she spearheaded a non-profit, developing community programming for children with disabilities, served on the board of the Autism Society of Ohio, and serves on the strategic planning committee for the Ohio Speech and Debate Association.
Marketing and Technology Co-Chair
Ron DeMusesy, MEd, COBA, BCBA
Ron has worked in the field of special education for over fifteen years. As a certified MH teacher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, he has worked directly with a variety of special needs populations at all age levels. In addition to supporting students and teachers within the context of the classroom, he has created and presented at local and statewide conferences in the areas of functional assessments, writing behavior plans, positive behavior support planning and establish peer collaboration programs. Ron has served as an Adjunct Instructor for the University of Dayton and Capital University. Ron is also a certified PEERs instructor and has facilitated social skills groups for students on the Autism spectrum.
Marketing and Technology Co-Chair:
Lee Geer, MS, COBA, BCBA
Lee is a behavior analyst for a public school district in central Ohio. He graduated from Southern Illinois University's Masters program in Behavior Analysis and Therapy. He has been working with children with autism and related developmental disabilities since 2001 in a variety of settings. His interests focus on functional analysis, complex behaviors and parent/caregiver training.
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CORINTH — Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) has awarded three deserving local high school seniors with $1,000 college scholarships. These scholarships will allow the recipients to offset the cost of studying at a two or four-year college or university this Fall.
The recipients of HRCCU's 2020 College Scholarships are Jovanni Mosca, Corinth CSD; Lea Richard, South Glens Falls CSD; and Sean Pettis, Glens Falls CSD.
"We congratulate our 2020 scholarship winners for continued excellence in their schools and communities," said CEO Sue Commanda.
Applicants were asked to submit references, list school and community activities, and write an essay about how they plan to give back to their communities following college graduation. Finalists were selected based on a 100-point scoring system.
HRCCU has a partnership with a number of schools in the Capital Region. Dedicated to youth financial literacy, the credit union funds a financial literacy program through Banzai! in the Hudson Falls and Watervliet school districts. It also hosts a school banking program in the Corinth and Glens Falls school districts where children learn the importance of saving as well as lifelong financial skills right at school.
When the Coronavirus shutdown took effect in New York, customer interactions at Precision Upstate came to a screeching halt. The Scotia-based installer of custom closet systems and glass shower enclosures faced a serious issue.
"We went from walking through our design center side-by-side with customers to not being able to be in the same physical place as them," said Peter Klein, President of Precision Upstate. "Our design process as we knew it was suddenly not possible."
With some creative thinking and embracing state and CDC guidelines came a new way for Precision Upstate to work with their customers: Virtual 3D Tours. Using 360 degree camera technology, the company developed virtual tours of their Design Center and Showcase Home. These virtual tours were then added to their website so customers could explore the design possibilities from the safety and comfort of their own home.
"The response has been excellent," said Klein. "Our customers really love the virtual tours and our designers have made them a central part of their process."
In order to cope with the increase in business in both its commercial and residential divisions, Precision Upstate is hiring at least eight additional employees. In the spirit of making lemonade from lemons, the company has reinvented itself to meet the new normal.
"Homeowners are happy, we're putting more people to work, and in June we paid the highest monthly bonus for employees in our company history," said Klein. "It's a win-win."
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Soultrap Bar Surry Hills is easily one of the coolest spots in Sydney. Offering a chilled space for locals to come and feast on delicious food, expertly made drinks and listen to live music, we can't get enough of this funky favourite. What more could you want, really? Located along Campbell Street, this bar and dining venue has an eclectic concept, with the bar designed around the mistelle, a French drink dating back to the 16th century. Meanwhile, in the kitchen it's all about a Mediterranean-inspired deli menu designed to be shared, enjoyed and sampled as you sip your preferred tipple. For the creatives among us, Soultrap even boasts a hat workshop within the venue – too cool, in our opinion. If all this sounds up your alley, book a spot and get your crew together for an evening at Soultrap Bar, you won't be disappointed.
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Case Report | Open Access
Samin Alavi, Ali Kord Valeshabad, Borhan Moradveisi, Ali Aminasnafi, Mohammad Taghi Arzanian, "Clinical Responses to Rituximab in a Case of Neuroblastoma with Refractory Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia Syndrome", Case Reports in Oncological Medicine, vol. 2012, Article ID 164082, 4 pages, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/164082
Clinical Responses to Rituximab in a Case of Neuroblastoma with Refractory Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia Syndrome
Opsoclonus myoclonus ataxia syndrome (OMS) is a rare neurologic syndrome. In a high proportion of children, it is associated with neuroblastoma. The etiology of this condition is thought to be immune mediated. In children, immunotherapy with conventional treatments such as corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and even antiepileptic drugs has been tried. Recently rituximab has been used safely for refractory OMS in children with neuroblastoma. Our patient was a 3.5-year-old girl referred for ataxia and dancing eye movements starting since 1.5 years ago. She was diagnosed with neuroblastoma on imaging studies on admission. The OMS was refractory to surgical resection, chemotherapy, corticosteroids, and intravenous immunoglobulin. Patient received rituximab simultaneously with chemotherapy. The total severity score decreased by 61.1% after rituximab. Patient's ataxia markedly improved that she was able to walk independently after 6 months. Our case confirmed the clinical efficacy and safety of rituximab in a refractory case of OMS.
1. Introduction
Opsoclonus myoclonus ataxia syndrome (OMS) is a serious, but rare immune-mediated paraneoplastic syndrome with an incidence rate of 0.18 cases per million population per year which occurs in 1.8% to 3% of patients with neuroblastoma [1, 2]. Despite the favorable prognosis of patients with OMS associated with neuroblastoma after cure of their cancer, considerable proportions of patients are refractory and suffer long-term sequelae of this syndrome [3–6]. The recent concern is now focused to find an appropriate treatment modality for those refractory cases who do not respond to conventional treatments.
A considerable number of recent investigations confirmed OMS as a humorally mediated disease which may respond to immune suppression therapies especially those targeted to B-cell lymphocytes [7]. Rituximab, a monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody, has been reported to have favorable effects to subset refractory signs of OMS [8–12]. However, rituximab was approved for treatment of B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma [13], it has been used for other types of autoimmune disorders [14–16]. Here we investigate the clinical responses to rituximab in a case of refractory OMS who did not respond to surgical resection of tumor and standard chemotherapy.
2. Case
A 3.5-year-old girl was referred to pediatric neurology department with ataxia and dancing eye movements starting since 1.5 years ago. The patient was admitted for further evaluations. Initial laboratory workups including hematological and biochemical parameters were in normal range. The 24-hour urinary vanillin mandelic acid (VMA) concentration showed an increase. Imaging studies including chest and abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a tumoral lesion located in posterior mediastinum extending from T6 to T10. The patient was scheduled for thoracotomy and the mass was resected as much as possible.
Surgical specimens were submitted to the histopathologic laboratory. Microscopic evaluation was compatible with poor stroma, undifferentiated neuroblastoma. N-myc was amplified to more than 10 copy numbers using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Bone survey study was performed and show no abnormality. Bone marrow aspiration and whole body Tc-99 m was unremarkable and brain CT scan was normal.
Chemotherapy started referring to N6 protocol [17]. Within the first weeks following chemotherapy patient's symptoms and signs remarkably alleviated except opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome which was the main complaint of the patient. It was planned to prescribe corticosteroids and clonazepam to treat the syndrome. After about 4 weeks, the debilitating problem for the patient was ataxia which showed no acceptable improvement. It was decided to prescribe intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) 1 g/Kg, monthly to improve ataxia and opsoclonus. After 2 courses of IVIG for 2 consecutive months, no obvious change was observed. Finally rituximab 375 mg/m2 as the last recognized option was considered to control patient's symptoms.
OMS Evaluation Scale was applied to evaluate clinical outcome of the patient as previously described [18]. A significant improvement in patient's ataxia and eye movements was observed after first dose of rituximab. About 3-4 weeks later the symptoms returned but with much less severity. Thus, it was decided to continue rituximab at least for 4 doses while patient was under close observation for clinical improvement. As it is shown in Table 1, based on the OMS Evaluation Scale, total severity score decreased by 61.1% after rituximab (28/36 versus 6/36). After each administration of rituximab the patient showed marked improvement; however, the symptoms again reoccurred exactly close to the next chemotherapy cycle, each time milder than previous. Patient's ataxia markedly improved to the extent that she was able to walk almost independently after 6 months. Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that the patient was in remission for her tumor at this time. The follow-up imaging studies were normal and there was no tumoral lesion after 1 year of treatment. N-Myc amplification decreased to the normal range. Considering the patient as stage 3 she was scheduled for autologous stem cell transplantation.
|Scores were from 0 to 3 (0: normal, 1: mild, 2: moderate, 3: severe).
3. Discussion
For our patient, 4 weekly doses of rituximab were associated with marked clinical improvement in a refractory case to conventional treatments and also chemotherapy. Although corticosteroids and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) have been described as "gold standard" treatment for OMS [6], approximately 80% of treated patients develop long-term neurological sequelae [3]. Moreover, the relapse rate with conventional treatment is reported 75% [6, 19]; this rate will increase when facing refractory cases. Long-term prescription of corticosteroids and/or ACTH would be also associated with drug side effects which restrict continuation of these treatments. Thus, there has been a trend to explore further treatment options for OMS patients, especially in refractory cases.
Various combinations of drugs have been reported for treatment of OMS. Favorable outcomes have been reported for combination of dexamethasone and cyclophosphamide [6], cyclophosphamide and chemotherapy [2, 4], combination of ACTH, IVIG and rituximab [18], and also monotherapy with rituximab [8–11]. Ertle et al. demonstrated high-dose dexamethasone pulses as an effective therapy for OMS even in cases in whom previous corticosteroid, rituximab, and cytostatic drugs were not successful [20]. In a rituximab-allergic child ofatumumab, a fully humanized anti-CD20 antibody, has been examined by Pranzatelli et al. and was associated with favorable outcomes and eliminated CSF B-cell expansion [21]. OMS in our case was refractory to conventional treatments, IVIG, and also standard chemotherapy, but positive responses were observed with the first dose of rituximab.
Severity of disease based on the OMS Evaluation Scale dramatically decreased 6 months after treatment. In consistence with our result, Pranzatelli et al. also reported a case of OMS who showed marked clinical responses to rituximab [8]. In another study by this group rituximab was used as an adjunctive therapy to ACTH and/or IVIG. After rituximab they found that in 81% of cases lower motor severity score decreased and mean total score decreased by 44% [9].
Besides clinical responses, rituximab is associated with immunological responses in OMS. Relative B cell expansion in CSF has been proposed as a reliable biomarker for OMS [22]. Mean percentage of CD19+ B cells in CSF, but not in the serum, is higher in patients with OMS compared with controls [22]. Rituximab can afford long-term protection against CSF B cell expansion in OMS [10]; however, the main mechanism is not clear yet. Clinical effects of rituximab may be attributed to the removal of B cell as antigen-presenting cells than acting humorally mediated [23].
CSF/serum B-cell activation factor (BAFF) has been found to be higher in patients with untreated OMS compared with those in noninflammatory neurologic patients [24]. Pranzatelli et. al found a dramatic change in serum BAFF even after the first infusion of rituximab which revealed the probable role of BAFF in OMS activity [25]. Despite the wide investigations, the exact underlying mechanism of OMS is still unclear; moreover, the immunological pathway of rituximab is not completely diagnosed and all proposed mechanisms are just based on case reports. Prospective studies with larger sample size and adequate follow-up periods are highly recommended. It is also important to consider that the best treatment option is still under question. Since we did not perform immunological studies in our case before starting treatment with rituximab, we were not able to compare immunological changes.
4. Conclusion
Our case confirmed the clinical efficacy and safety of rituximab in a refractory case of OMS to surgical resection and conventional treatment.
Conflict of Interests
The authors have no conflict of interests.
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