Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Antecedents and outcomes of attachment towards smartphone applications

The purpose of this study is to examine how consumers' attachment towards mobile applications is influenced by the antecedent variables, self-connection and social-connection, and how the attachment influences the outcome variables, brand supportive behaviours, self-efficacy and ultimately life satisfaction. To formally examine the phenomenon of mobile consumption, we borrow theoretical frameworks such as attachment theory and the broaden-and-build theory, from well-established existing studies. Our analysis of survey data from Korean consumers reveals that the more users feel self-connected or socially connected with mobile applications, the stronger they build attachment with the applications. It also shows that when users have stronger attachment with applications, they show not only more supportive Words-Of-Mouth WOM for the mobile applications, but also higher self-efficacy and higher life satisfaction, in general. Several important managerial implications are provided for managers and marketers to help make powerful mobile applications for effective mobile communications.
NEW ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSIS OF LATENT TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Context: It has been estimated that one-third of the world’s population are suffering from latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). In order to control tuberculosis in high-risk groups proper diagnosis and treatment is essential. Evidence Acquisition: Useless and expensive tests such as unfocused population-based tests can lead to futile and unnecessary treatments. Targeted screening approaches and individualization of LTBI treatment protocols must be a priority. Results: Diagnostic methods with immune based tests such as the tuberculin skin test (TST) or interferon gamma release assays (IGRA) can accurately detect LTBI. However, interferon-gamma release assays have higher specificity than TST in Bacille Camette-Gurin (BCG)-vaccinated populations; both tests are precise to identify latent tuberculosis. However, it is of great concern that both tests have insignificant roles in predicting risk of progression to active tuberculosis. Conclusions: Here we review the clinical applications, advantages, and limitations of the tuberculin skin test and interferon-gamma release assays and provide an overview of the most recent systematic reviews conducted for the comparison of these tests.
Is the nystagmus pattern in hemi-labyrinthectomized subjects during positional alcohol nystagmus 2 similar to that found in patients with cupulolithiasis in the lateral semicircular canal?

Abstract Conclusion: A positional nystagmus pattern compatible with a condition of a heavy cupula (cupulolithiasis) in the lateral semicircular canal could be reproduced in hemi-labyrinthectomized subjects during positional alcohol nystagmus 2 (PAN 2). The nystagmus pattern was opposite to that found in the same subjects during PAN 1. The affected side could not be judged by applying Ewald's second law. Objectives: To mimic the condition of a heavy cupula in the lateral semicircular canal by using unilaterally deafferented subjects during PAN 2 and compare (a) results reported in the literature with those of patients with cupulolithiasis, and (b) the nystagmus findings in the same subjects during PAN 1. Methods: Five hemi-labyrinthectomized subjects were studied during PAN 2 when they kept their heads pointed straight forward or turned sideways in the prone and supine positions, respectively. Results: When the subjects were examined with their heads turned in the supine or prone positions, the alcohol-induced nystagmus pattern was compatible with that of cupulolithiasis. When the head was pointed straight forward in the prone and supine positions, the nystagmus directions were opposite to those found during PAN 1. Directional preponderance was not seen for the apogeotropic nystagmus for either ampullofugal or ampullopetal deviation of the cupula.
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Vocational Rehabilitation for People With Psychiatric Disabilities

In this study, the researchers examined the effectiveness of two vocational rehabilitation interventions in improving employment, educational, clinical, and quality-of-life outcomes for people with psychiatric disabilities. The authors recruited participants in waves over a 2-year period and randomly assigned them to receive either psychiatric vocational rehabilitation (PVR) or enhanced state vocational rehabilitation (ESVR) services. Although both groups improved significantly over time in their vocational and educational outcomes, no differences were found between the two interventions on any outcomes. In this article, the authors explore why ESVR achieved better outcomes than previous research would have suggested.
Antimicrobial prophylaxis in tonsillectomy: the efficacy of preoperative single-dose oral administration of azithromycin in preventing surgical site infection

Abstract Conclusion: The results indicate that oral administration of azithromycin (AZM) is equivalent to intravenous administration of cefazolin (CEZ) for preventing surgical site infection (SSI) in patients undergoing tonsillectomy, and should be used as cost-effective antimicrobial prophylaxis. Objective: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp. , and pharyngeal anaerobes have been described as major pathogens causing SSI in transpharyngeal operations such as tonsillectomy. The purpose of this study was to explore whether administration of AZM, an oral antimicrobial agent, might be equivalent to intravenous administration of a first-generation cefem antimicrobial agent for preventing SSI in patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Methods: Patients undergoing tonsillectomy were divided into an AZM-treated group and a CEZ-treated group, for intergroup comparison of responses. AZM was administered once orally, 2 days before the operation, whereas patients in the CEZ-treated group received CEZ intravenously 30 min before the operation, 4 h postoperatively, and then twice daily for 3 consecutive days beginning the day after the operation. Results: There were no significant intergroup differences in mean duration of hospitalization after the operation, incidence of postoperative hemorrhage, postoperative analgesic effect, or hematologic/blood biochemical findings. The incidence of postoperative fever was significantly lower in the AZM-treated group. Diarrhea occurred as an adverse drug reaction in the AZM-treated group, but no clinically significant adverse reactions were noted.
Berberine radiosensitizes human nasopharyngeal carcinoma by suppressing hypoxia-inducible factor-1α expression

Abstract Conclusion: Berberine confers radiosensitivity on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and this is associated with the down-regulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression. Berberine could be a promising radiosensitizer for NPC radiotherapy. Objectives: NPC has a poor prognosis. Radiotherapy as first-line therapy significantly increases patient survival but radioresistance is a problem. This study aimed to investigate the radiosensitizing effects of berberine on NPC and explore the underlying mechanisms. Methods: CNE-1 and CNE-2 cells were exposed to hypoxia and treated with berberine at different concentrations. The MTT assay, clonogenic assay, and flow cytometry were performed to analyze cell proliferation, colony formation, and apoptosis. The expression of HIF-1α and VEGF was assessed by Western blot and immunofluorescence analysis. Male nude mice inoculated subcutaneously with CNE-2 cells were used to examine the sensitizing effects of berberine in vivo. Results: Berberine efficiently radiosensitized NPC cells and xenografts in mice, and inhibited hypoxia/radiation-induced up-regulation of HIF-1α and VEGF expression.
Factors affecting mobile application usage: exploring the roles of gender, age, and application types from behaviour log data

This study empirically investigates the effect of mobile app types, and the moderating effects of gender and age on mobile apps usage through actual user experience and behaviour log data, as captured by metered software on 7,374 panellists comprised of mobile phone users in the United States in 2013. The apps usage variable is examined from both the width i.e., reach and depth i.e., time and frequency intensity aspects to capture the multiplicity of mobile apps usage behaviour. The results of this study demonstrated that all of the mobile apps usage dimensions reach, time usage intensity and frequency usage intensity were significantly affected by the type of mobile app, with the exception of specific mobile apps in each dimension, by utilising multiple regression with dummy variables. Furthermore, the effect of the mobile app type on its usage was mostly moderated by age alone.
Analysis of mobile pre-payment (pay in advance) and post-payment (pay later) services

The diffusion of mobile payments M-payments is still in its early stages and further research is needed to understand what motivates or restricts people's behaviour when using mobile services. Based on a sample of Dutch mobile service users, this study analyses the antecedents of two types of M-payments, those that take place before a product is acquired pre-payment services and those that take place at the same time or immediately after the product is acquired post-payment services. We identified a number of reasons why mobile services have not yet found a place in people's daily routines and provide recommendations for the development of future M-payments.
Tragal cartilage shield tympanoplasty: our technique and results in 612 cases

Abstract Conclusion: This study reveals that tragal cartilage tympanoplasty is a reliable technique, it has a high degree of graft take, and the tympanic re-aeration and hearing results are satisfactory. Objective: Cartilage is the grafting material of choice in advanced pathologies of the middle ear while the indications for its routine use remain controversial. The purpose of this study was to report our long-term experience with the ‘tragal cartilage shield’ tympanoplasty. Methods: This was a retrospective case series. The study was conducted on 612 adult patients from January 2003 until January 2012. We evaluated graft take, pure-tone average air–bone gap (PTA-ABG), postoperative aeration, and complications. The mean postoperative follow-up was 68 months. Results: Sex, age, and tobacco smoke did not have any impact on postoperative results. Graft take was achieved in 99.35% of patients; there were no immediate postoperative complications. The overall average preoperative PTA-ABG was 44.95 ± 7.77 dB, whereas 1 year after surgery it was 10.66 ± 5.41 dB (p < 0.0001). Statistically significant improvement was observed up to 10 years after surgery. Moreover, we obtained a good tympanic ventilation (1 year after surgery, the average aeration score was 9.09 ± 1.93), which was stable up to 10 years.
Effects of streptomycin on the rat infraorbital nerve.

Abstract Introduction: It has been reported that streptomycin can have anti-neuralgic effects. However, the mode of action is unknown. This article was intended to investigate eventual neurolytic effects of streptomycin on peripheral nerves when applied topically. Material and Method: The rat infraorbital nerve, used as the experimental model, was treated with 0.01 ml of streptomycin sulphate dissolved either in distilled water or in lidocaine via an infraorbital perineural injection. Saline was used in control animals. Results: Cross-sections of the nerve, a week following treatment with streptomycin, revealed damaged axons with disintegration of both heavily and thinly myelinated fibres. Signs of regeneration were detected from the fourth postoperative week on. In control rats no damage was observed. Conclusion: Streptomycin can cause peripheral nerve damage when injected perineurally. These morphological changes may be responsible for anti-neuralgic effects of streptomycin. Copyright 2002 European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Long-term prognosis of hearing loss in patients with unilateral Ménière’s disease

Abstract Conclusion: The finding of deteriorated hearing loss at the initial visit at middle to high frequencies is a factor of poor hearing prognosis in Ménière’s disease. Early intervention with instructions for lifestyle changes may lead to good outcomes in hearing. Objective: An attempt was made to examine long-term changes in hearing loss in unilateral Ménière’s disease and factors associated with prognosis of hearing loss retrospectively. Methods: Based on their last hearing level of the affected ear, 36 patients were subdivided into two groups: the poor prognosis of hearing (PPH) group and the good prognosis of hearing (GPH) group. Results: In the PPH group, the hearing levels at the initial visit at middle and high frequencies were significantly worse than those in the GPH group. Moreover, the hearing loss progressed during the first 2 years of the disease, and stayed flat to approximately 50 dB at the later stage. Conversely, the hearing loss at the onset in the GPH group showed no further progression over the first 2 years, and remained constant to approximately 35 dB at the later stage. In addition, the mean intervals from the onset to the initial visit in the PPH group were significantly longer than those in the GPH group.
Factors to Influence Consumption Pattern of Snacks of Middle School Students in Ilsan Area

Dept. of Home Economics Education, The Graduate School of Education, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 120-750, KoreaAbstractThe purpose of this study was to analyze factors that influence consumption pattern of snacks of middle school students. The subjects of study were 607 middle school students (male: 316, female: 291) in Ilsan area. The subjects were surveyed by a self-administered questionnaire about anthropometrics, mother's employed status, parents' education level, and snack consumption pattern. Male students showed higher consumption in 'milk and milk products' (p<0.05), 'instant noodles' (p<0.01), and 'cereal' (p<0.05). In the other hand, female students showed higher consumption in ‘biscuits, cookies' (p<0.01) and 'candy and chocolates' (p<0.01). Subjects in underweight group showed higher frequency in the consumption of 'biscuits, cookies' (p<0.05) and 'candy and chocolates' (p<0.001) compared with normal weight or overweight subjects. The subjects with mother not having a job showed higher consumption of snacks under controlling parents (p<0.001), and higher consumption in 'fruit and fruit juice' (p<0.05) and 'milk and milk products' (p<0.01) compared to the subjects with mother having a job. The subjects with parents having higher education level showed higher of consumption in 'fast food'. These results suggest that general characteristics of the subjects and characteristics of family environment may affect consumption pattern of snacks in middle school students.Key words: snack consumption, middle school students, gender, BMI, family environment
Effect of age of transplants on growth and yield of capsicum

The present study was conducted at Vegetable Research Farm of Department of Vegetable Science, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh during summer season of 2008. The experiment was laid in a randomized block design with three replications. There were ten treatments comprising of transplants starting from 15 days old with a gap of 3 days. The variety used for the study was California Wonder. Maximum values for most of the characters like survival of seedlings after transplanting (100%), number of fruits per plant (8.09), fruit yield per plot (7.58 kg) and harvest duration (85 days) were obtained using 36 days old transplants while minimum values were recorded using 18 days old transplants for all these characters. It was concluded that 33 to 36 days old transplants were best regarding growth and yield of capsicum in mid hill regions of Himachal Pradesh.
Occupational Engagement of Veterans in LTC: Testing the Effectiveness of a Military Cultural Intervention

ABSTRACT Aim: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Occupation-based Cultural Heritage Intervention-Military Version (OBCHI-MV) in improving occupational engagement; quality of life and social participation of veterans residing in long-term care settings. Method: Eleven male veterans residing in a state-funded veteran's home between the ages of 60 to 92 years participated in the intervention, which incorporated cultural heritage components into a six-session, three-week intervention. Pre- and post-tests measuring occupational engagement, social participation and quality of life were administered to measure the effectiveness of the intervention. Results: Data analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test revealed no statistical significance of any of the measures (p < .05). Conclusion: The clinical significance of the findings from the Yesterday Interview (YI) and Post-Intervention Participant Survey, indicate the OBCHI-MV may have the potential to improve quality of life, occupational engagement and social participation for veterans who have recently transitioned to long-term care.
Psychotropic drug use in non-psychiatric departments of three European university hospitals.

The use of psychotropic drugs in the university hospitals in Tartu, Estonia; Huddinge, Sweden; and Badajoz, Spain, were studied, using the defined daily doses per 100 bed-days (DDD/100 bed-days) method. The total amount of drugs used in the surgical and medical departments was 50 DDD/100 bed-days in Huddinge, versus 33 and 14 DDD/100 bed-days in Tartu and Badajoz, respectively. Barbiturates accounted for 35% of all psychotropics in Tartu but were practically not used in Huddinge. In contrast, antidepressants were practically not used in Tartu. The use of psychotropic drugs in the intensive care units was highest in Huddinge (320 DDD/100 bed-days), compared with Tartu and Badajoz (177 and 96 DDD/100 bed-days, respectively). The frequency of psychotropic drug use were strikingly different in the three hospitals studied.
Contemporary therapeutic management of locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer: oncologic and functional outcomes – a report on 100 cases

Abstract Conclusion: A significant proportion of patients with locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer could not be managed by larynx-sparing therapy. T4 stage is one of the main predictive factors of oncologic and functional outcomes. Objectives: To analyze the therapeutic management of patients with locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer in clinical practice and to report oncologic and functional outcomes. Methods: This was a retrospective study of all patients treated for a locally advanced hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma between 2001 and 2012 at our institution. Results: A total of 100 patients were included in this study. Induction chemotherapy (CT) followed by radiotherapy (RT) ± CT, primary RT + CT, and primary total pharyngolaryngectomy (TPL) comprised the initial therapeutic management for 54, 24, and 20 patients, respectively. Two patients received only supportive care. Overall survival (OS) and cause-specific survival (SS) were 50% and 60% at 3 years, respectively. In the group of patients referred for induction CT, the 3-year OS and SS were 58% and 70%, respectively. In multivariate analysis, T stage (p = 0.05) and ASA score (p = 0.02) were significant predictive factors of OS. T4 tumor stage had a pejorative impact on swallowing function after therapy (p = 0.006). The rate of patients alive, disease-free, and with a functional larynx at 2 years was 23%.
Cord Blood Allergen-Specific IgE Is Associated With Reduced IFN-γ Production by Cord Blood Cells: The Protection Against Allergy–Study in Rural Environments (PASTURE) Study

Pfefferle PI, Sel S, Ege MJ, et al; PASTURE Study Group. J Allergy Clin Immunol . 2008;122(4):711–716 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY. To investigate the relationship between allergen-specific cord blood (CB) immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, parental allergen sensitization, CB cytokine production, and environmental influences. STUDY POPULATION. This study included families recruited for the multicenter Protection Against Allergy–Study in Rural Environments (PASTURE) study, an ongoing longitudinal birth cohort study designed to evaluate risk factors and preventative factors for atopic disease. Pregnant women in their third trimester were recruited for participation from Finland, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria. METHODS. CB samples were collected from umbilical cord veins, and parental blood …
The Prevalence of Selected Modifiable Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors in 12-Year-Old Greek Boys and Girls

The prevalence of 14 selected modifiable coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors was determined in randomly selected adolescent boys (n = 117) and girls (n = 93) from provincial Greece. Based on published criteria thresholds for CHD, 45% of boys and 50% of girls exhibited three or more risk factors with time spent on “vigorous” activities, low cardiorespiratory fitness and fatness being among the most frequent in both sexes. Stronger associations were found between cardiorespiratory fitness and time spent on “vigorous” rather than “moderate-to-vigorous” activities in both boys and girls. Regression analysis indicated that energy expenditure (P < .01) in boys and energy expenditure (P < .05) and energy intake (P < .01) in girls could alone explain about 60% of the body-fat related findings in either group. Broadly based primary prevention strategies aimed at children should concentrate on reducing the overall energy intake and increasing the time spent on “vigorous” activities if future Greek adult CHD m.
Contribuição das internações por condições sensíveis à atenção primária no perfil das admissões pelo sistema público de saúde

OBJETIVO: Descrever o perfil epidemiologico das internacoes ocorridas na Cidade de Divinopolis (MG), Brasil, estimar a prevalencia de internacoes por condicoes sensiveis a atencao primaria (ICSAP) e avaliar os fatores associados com a ocorrencia de ICSAP. METODOS: Foi conduzido um estudo de transversal nos dois servicos publicos de internacao do municipio: um hospital geral e uma unidade de pronto atendimento. Os dados foram coletados de julho a outubro de 2011. Foram triadas todas as internacoes mediante analise de informacoes do sistema SUS Facil, autorizacoes para internacao hospitalar e prontuarios. Foram conduzidas analises descritivas e estimada a prevalencia de internacoes de acordo com os grandes grupos da decima revisao do Codigo Internacional de Doencas e Causas de Morte (CID-10). A classificacao das ICSAP foi baseada na Lista Brasileira publicada pelo Ministerio da Saude. A forca da associacao entre internacoes por ICSAP e variaveis selecionadas foi estimada pela razao de prevalencia. RESULTADOS: Foram identificadas 2 775 internacoes. As principais causas foram neoplasias (18%), doencas do aparelho circulatorio (16%), gravidez e parto (15%) e causas externas (12%). A prevalencia de ICSAP foi 36,6% e os principais diagnosticos foram doencas dos aparelhos circulatorio e respiratorio. Um terco das internacoes ocorreu na unidade de pronto atendimento, que atendeu mais da metade das ICSAP. Ser mulher, menor de 13 anos e maior de 40 anos e residir em Divinopolis foram associados com maior chance de internacao por ICSAP (P < 0,01). CONCLUSOES: Foi encontrada alta prevalencia de ICSAP, atendidas principalmente na unidade de pronto atendimento. Isso indica uma sobrecarga dos servicos de urgencia em detrimento da longitudinalidade da atencao primaria a saude.