Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of comorbid personality disorder on violence in psychosis

Background The impact of comorbid personality disorder on the occurrence of violence in psychosis has not been fully explored. Aims To examine the association between comorbid personality disorder and violence in community-dwelling patients with psychosis. Method A total of 670 patients with established psychotic illness were screened for comorbid personality disorder. Physical assault was measured from multiple data sources over the subsequent 2 years. Logistic regression was used to assess whether the presence of comorbid personality disorder predicted violence in the sample. Results A total of 186 patients (28%) were rated as having a comorbid personality disorder. Patients with comorbid personality disorder were significantly more likely to behave violently over the 2-year period of the trial (adjusted odds ratio = 1.71, 95% CI 1.05–2.79). Conclusions Comorbid personality disorder is independently associated with an increased risk of violent behaviour in psychosis.
Dose-effect relationship and estimation of the carcinogenic effects of low doses of ionizing radiation: the joint report of the Académie des Sciences (Paris) and of the Académie Nationale de Médecine.

The aim of the Joint Report of the two French Academies is to discuss the validity of the linear non threshold (LNT) dose-effect relationship for assessing the detrimental effects of small doses such as those delivered by X-ray examinations (0.1 mGy to 20 mGy). The conclusion of the report is that extrapolation with LNT could greatly overestimate those risks and thus may have a detrimental effect for public health by discouraging physicians and patients from performing potentially useful radiological examinations (for example a mammography or a CT scan) when the risk appears to be too large. This conclusion against the validity of LNT is based on several types of data: 1. Epidemiology has not evidenced cancer excess in humans for doses below 100 mSv. 2. Experimental animal data have not evidenced a carcinogenic effect for doses below 100 mSv. Moreover, dose-effect relationships are very seldom linear; most of them are linear-quadratic or quadratic. A practical threshold or hormetic effects have been obser.
Middle Ear Myoclonus Cured by Selective Tenotomy of the Tensor Tympani: Strategies for Targeted Intervention for Middle Ear Muscles

Objective To describe a case of middle ear myoclonus that was successfully cured by selective transection of the tensor tympani (TT) without sectioning the stapedius tendon (ST) and to review previously reported cases, elucidating precipitating factors for interventions targeting middle ear muscles. Data Sources One case we encountered and a recent systematic review published in 2012. Study Selections In addition to our case, 23 cases identified by the previous systematic review regarding middle ear myoclonus in which surgical interventions were conducted. Data Synthesis Outcomes for selective tenotomy of TT or ST were analyzed focusing on the following 6 preoperative factors: 1) history of facial palsy, 2) provoking factors for tinnitus, 3) auscultation of the ear, 4) movement of the ear drum, 5) complication with palatal myoclonus, and 6) confirmation of myoclonus during surgery. Among these, the first 2 factors represented significant factors for selective tenotomy of ST (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively). Furthermore, no auscultation of the ear was significant for selective tenotomy (p < 0.01), specifically for ST. Confirmation of muscle contraction during surgery contributed significantly (p < 0.01) to targeted intervention, but selective tenotomy of TT was successfully performed in 3 cases without such confirmation by confirming variations in compliance with tympanometry Conclusion Assessment of the history of facial palsy, provoking factor of tinnitus, auscultation of the ear, and confirmation of myoclonus during surgery appear helpful in predicting which middle ear muscle is undergoing myoclonus. Furthermore, long-time–based tympanometry offers objective information for planning targeted intervention for middle ear muscles and clarifying clinical outcomes.
Caracterização morfológica e molecular de acessos de feijão-fava (Phaseolus lunatus L.)

The objective of this work was to analyze genetical diversity of twenty-two accessions of lima-beans (Phaseolus lunatus L.), coming from the States of Ceara, Paraiba and Pernambuco, Brazil, part of the Germoplasm Collection of the Agronomy Department of Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, by RAPD markers, as well as to characterize fourteen of these genotypes by means of morphological markers. To characterize the genetic variability, sixty polymorphic loci were used. By the sample analysis the formation of two groups and four subgroups was observed and high genetic variability among the accessions was noticed. The genetically closer genotypes were FA-01 and FA-02, from Ceara State, with 85% of similarity, and the less similar ones were FA-07 and FA-20, from Ceara and Pernambuco States, respectively, with 35.9% similarity. Related to the morphological characterization, it was noticed that the genotype FA-13 in comparison to others presented higher values of seed weight, number of seeds per pod, length and width of pod, while the FA-16 genotype showed lower values for weight of one hundred seeds, very small seeds, lower number of pods per plant, lower length of pod and lower production of seed per plant.
Stabilization of switched nonlinear differential algebraic systems and application to power systems with OLTC

This paper investigates the stabilization of switched nonlinear differential algebraic systems and its application in power systems. First, we give some preliminary results on the dissipative Hamiltonian realization of switched nonlinear differential algebraic systems. Then, by using Hamiltonian functions of the relative subsystems as multiple Lyapunov functions, we propose some sufficient conditions for the stability and stabilization of dissipative switched nonlinear differential algebraic systems. The results is successfully applied to the stabilization of power systems connected with on-load tap changer(OLTC). With the assistant of the dissipative Hamiltonian realization of the considered power systems, we proposed a stabilization controller to improve the transient stability of the system. Simulation results verify the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme.
On the Multiple Access Performance of Prerake DS UWB System

In this paper, we study the multiple access performance of a Prerake DS UWB system. Prerake technique not only simplifies the receiver structure significantly, but also provides low probability of detection and spatial security in communication. These features are very desirable in military/commercial applications. We present the system signal model in presence of inter-chip interference and inter-symbol interference. The bit error rate (BER) formula is derived based on this signal model. A degradation factor is defined to investigate the multiple access performance of the system. The relationship between the degradation factor and the number of users/bit rate are derived. We also explore the multiple access capacity per user. The BER formula is validated by simulation results in various UWB channel models. In numerical analysis, we highlight the tradeoff between the bit rate and BER performance. The plots on degradation factor vs number of users/bit rate further reveal the constraint between the bit rate and the number of users
Restriction endonuclease analysis of members of the Mycobacterium avium-M. intracellulare-M. scrofulaceum serocomplex

Organisms belonging to the Mycobacterium avium-M. intracellulare-M. scrofulaceum (MAIS) serocomplex were subjected to restriction endonuclease analysis (REA) with the enzymes BstEII, PvuII, and BclI. Substantial genetic heterogeneity was observed between members of an authenticated collection of the 31 serotypes. Serotypes 2 and 3 were indistinguishable, however, as were serotypes 5 and 10. No direct correlation could be made between restriction pattern and species identification. REA of serotype 2 and serotype 8 isolates from various geographic locations and animal origins showed that, within limits, the restriction pattern could be used as an index of serotype. Some isolates that were unable to be classified serologically exhibited restriction patterns identical to those of strains that were able to be classified by seroagglutination. The difficulty of interpreting much of the epidemiological data concerning MAIS organisms may be partially explained by the extent of heterogeneity observed by REA. These findings support the contention that the MAIS complex has a substantially greater degree of heterogeneity than has been revealed by traditional methods.
Early loss of the glutamate transporter splice‐variant GLT‐1v in rat cerebral cortex following lateral fluid‐percussion injury

Glutamate transporter proteins are essential for the control of interstitial glutamate levels, with an impairment of their function or levels being a major potential contributor to excitotoxicity. We have investigated the effects of lateral fluid percussion on the levels of the glutamate transporter proteins GLT‐1α, its splice variant GLT‐1v, GLAST, and EAAC1 in the rat in order to evaluate their pathogenetic role in this model of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Immunoblot analysis revealed neuronal loss in the cerebral cortex was accompanied by a 54% decrease in GLT‐1v 6 h following the insult which progressed to an 83% loss of the transporter after 24 h. No changes in GLT‐1α, GLAST, or EAAC1 were observed in this brain region at either time point. GLT‐1v content was also decreased by 55% and 68% in the hippocampus and thalamus, respectively, at 6 h post‐injury, but recovered fully after 24 h in both brain regions. In contrast, levels of GLT‐1α were increased in the hippocampus at 6 h and 24 h post‐TBI. These alterations in transporter protein content were also confirmed using immunohistochemical methods. Our results show for the first time a pattern of early, dynamic changes in the levels of GLT‐1 transporter splice variants in different brain regions in this trauma model. In addition, correlation of GLT‐1v levels with both neuronal cell loss and α‐internexin content in the injured cortex suggests that loss of this novel glutamate transporter may be a key factor in determining cerebral vulnerability following this type of brain injury. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Second Trimester Fetal and Maternal Epicardial Fat Thickness in Gestational Diabetic Pregnancies

Abstract Our aim was to evaluate the association between gestational diabetes mellitus and sonographically measured fetal epicardial fat thickness between 24–28 weeks’ gestation. This was a cross-sectional study that included 40 pregnancies with gestational diabetes mellitus, matched with 40 normal pregnancies with similar maternal age, body-mass index, gestational age, fetal gender, and fetal abdominal circumference on ultrasound. Fetal epicardial fat thickness was measured and recorded during ultrasonography at 24–28 weeks of gestation. Maternal evaluation included measurement of maternal epicardial fat thickness, using echocardiography. Fetal and maternal epicardial fat thickness values were compared across the groups. Ultrasound views of fetal epicardial fat thickness were evaluated independently by 3 perinatology fellows to determine inter- and intra-observer variability. Partial and intraclass correlation analyses were used. Fetal and maternal epicardial fat thickness measurements were moderately correlated (r=0.63). Mean fetal and maternal epicardial fat thickness values were higher in gestational diabetes mellitus pregnancies (p=0.004 and p<0.0001, respectively) compared to controls. Fetal epicardial fat thickness was positively correlated (r=0.43) with postchallenge 2-h glucose values. Inter- and intra-observer agreement was high, demonstrated by strong correlations (r=0.99 and r=0.99, respectively) across fetal epicardial fat thickness measurements of the examiners. Fetuses from gestational diabetes mellitus pregnancies have significantly higher fetal and maternal epicardial fat thickness values compared to nongestational diabetes mellitus pregnancies. Fetal epicardial fat thickness obtained during second trimester fetal anatomy ultrasound may potentially be a reliable indicator for gestational diabetes mellitus. However, clinical validation studies are needed.
DISSECTION OF Hα EMITTERS : LOW-z ANALOGS OF z > 4 STAR-FORMING GALAXIES

Strong Hα emitters (HAEs) dominate the z ∼ 4 Lyman-break galaxy (LBG) population. We have identified local analogs of these HAEs using the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. At z < 0.4, only 0.04% of the galaxies are classified as HAEs with Hα equivalent widths (≳ 500 Å) comparable to that of z ∼ 4 HAEs. Local HAEs have lower stellar mass and lower ultraviolet (UV) luminosity than z ∼ 4 HAEs, yet the Hα-to-UV luminosity ratio, as well as their specific star formation rate, is consistent with that of z ∼ 4 HAEs, indicating that they are scaled-down versions of high-z star-forming galaxies. Compared to the previously studied local analogs of LBGs selected using rest-frame UV properties, local HAEs show similar UV luminosity surface density, weaker Dn(4000) break, lower metallicity, and lower stellar mass. This implies that the local HAEs are less evolved galaxies than the traditional Lyman break analogs. In the stacked spectrum, local HAEs show a significant He ii λ4686 emission line suggesting a population of hot, massive stars similar to that seen in some Wolf–Rayet galaxies. Low [N ii]/[O iii] line flux ratios imply that local HAEs are inconsistent with being systems that host bright active galactic nuclei. Instead, it is highly likely that local HAEs are galaxies with an elevated ionization parameter, either due to a high electron density or large escape fraction of hydrogen ionizing photons as in the case of Wolf–Rayet galaxies.
Co-Morbidity of Select Anxiety, Affective, and Psychotic Disorders with Cannabis Dependence in Southwest California Indians

Abstract Cannabis dependence is co-morbid with psychiatric disorders in general population surveys, but whether co-morbidity exists in American Indian populations is unknown. The aim of this study was to assess co-morbidity between cannabis dependence and psychiatric disorders in a community sample of Southwest California (SWC) Indians. Demographic information and DSM-III-R diagnoses, including differentiation of independent and cannabis-induced psychiatric disorders, were obtained using the Semi-Structured Assessment for the Genetics of Alcoholism (SSAGA) developed for the Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism (COGA) from 513 SWC Indian adults residing on contiguous reservations. Although SWC Indians in this sample had high rates of cannabis dependence (43% in men and 24% in women), cannabis-induced psychiatric disorders each occurred in 1% or less of the sample. No significant co-morbidity with independent psychiatric disorders was found. In SWC Indians, cannabis dependence may be less etiologically related to psychiatric disorders than in the general population.
Surgical Site Infections in Treatment of Musculoskeletal Tumors: Experiencefrom a Single Oncologic Orthopedic Institution

Objective: Limb-sparing surgery is the mainstay treatment for musculoskeletal tumors thanks to advances in surgical techniques, imaging modalities and multimodal therapies. As patients survive longer, plastic reconstructive procedures and revision surgery are increasingly required after tumor excision. Infection rate is reported to be up to 20% after prosthetic replacement and 30-44% after pelvic resection. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs), identifying the causative microrganisms related to specific surgical procedures and significant risk factors for SSIs. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 723 interventions performed between 2009 and 2015 for oncological conditions. Non neoplastic lesions, aseptic wound complications, non-skeletally mature patients were excluded. Standardised antibiotic prophylaxis was used for different surgical procedures and maintained until removal of surgical drains. Results: Without considering tumor types and surgical sites, the overall infection rate was 8.7% (63/724). Infection occurred in prosthetic reconstruction with an incidence rate of 7.8%, whereas almost half of patients having undergone pelvic surgery got infected and about 20% of patients with spinal surgery and amputations were infected. Pelvic location, malignancy and radiotherapy were related to a major risk of SSI. The causative pathogens were detected in all examined cases. The most frequent pathogens detected by culture included Staphylococcus aureus (27 cases, 47.4%) and S. epidermidis (10 cases, 17.5%). Among the S. aureus cases, 10/27 cases (37%) were methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Sixty-three out of 130 microbial isolations (47.7%) were nosocomial ALERT organisms. Conclusion: Oncologic orthopedic surgery is burdened by frequent and challenging SSIs because of extensive soft tissues dissection, long operative times and poor skin conditions. Patients are immunosuppressed and often have concomitant comorbidities predisposing to SSIs. Monitoring of local bacterial aetiology of SSIs could help orthopedic oncologic specialized centres in achieving the optimisation of antibiotic prophylactic regimens.
Exploring scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs

Procreation was an important moral and religious issue and aphrodisiacs were sought to ensure both male and female potency. Sexual dysfunction is an inability to achieve a normal sexual intercourse, including premature ejaculation, retrograded, retarded or inhibited ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, arousal difficulties (reduced libido), compulsive sexual behavior, orgasmic disorder, and failure of detumescence. The introduction of the first pharmacologically approved remedy for impotence, Viagra (sildenafil) in 1990s caused a wave of public attention, propelled in part by heavy advertising. The search for such substances dates back millennia. An aphrodisiac is an agent (food or drug) that arouses sexual desire. The hunt for natural supplement from medicinal plants is being intensified mainly because of its fewer side effects. In this review, we have mentioned the pharmacologically tested (either in man or animal or in both) aphrodisiac plants, which have claimed for its uses.
Dietary Intake in Swedish Diabetic Children

ABSTRACT. The energy and nutrient intakes by 14 children with type I diabetes and 13 healthy peers were investigated by the 24–h recall method and the results were compared with current recommendations for the general population and with the guidelines for the dietary management of diabetes mellitus. The diabetic children showed not only good compliance with the recommendations but also a better intake in practically all respects than their healthy counterparts. The total energy intake by the diabetic children was in good agreement with the recommendations, while that of the controls was slightly lower. The protein energy per cent in the diet of the diabetic children was 18%, compared with 14% in the controls. Forty percent of the energy in the diet of the diabetic children was derived from fats, 36% in the controls. With the exception of carbohydrates, ascorbic acid and iron, the diet of the diabetic children had a higher nutrient density than that of the control children and the reverse was true for carbohydrates only. Howewr, because of the generally higher energy intake displayed by the diabetic children, even the intake of these nutrients was at least as good in the diabetic children as in the controls. Eighty‐six percent of the diabetic children but only 46% of the control children stated that the day for which intake data were given was a representative day. Key words: Dietary intake, recall, diabetes mellitus, insulin dependent, Sweden.
Retrospective study of the long-term results of otoplasty using a modified Mustardé (cartilage-sparing) technique.

OBJECTIVE To determine the long-term results and the complication rates of a cartilage-sparing otoplasty technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS In our study, patients who had undergone otoplasty from 1990 to 2002 inclusively were evaluated retrospectively. The study consisted of a chart review and a telephone survey. The minimum follow-up for patients was 5 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The main outcome measures were long-term satisfaction rates, early complications, late complications, and rate of revisional procedures. A detailed description of the surgical technique is included. RESULTS The overall long-term satisfaction rate was 95.7%. Early complications (< 1 month) included one case of bleeding (1.0%) and five cases of asymmetry (4.9%) between both ears, two of which required reoperations. One case of early unilateral recurrence was noted owing to trauma inflicted by another child (1.0%) and necessitated a revisional procedure. Late complications (> 1 month) included five cases (4.8%) of suture granulomas/extrusions, three (2.9%) keloids, and one case of hypertrophic scarring (1.0%). Seven cases of partial recurrence of the deformity (10.3%) were noted, six of which were unilateral and one of which was bilateral, none requiring reoperation. There was only one case of overcorrection of the deformity (1.4%). Three cases within the sample of 104 patients underwent reoperation, yielding a 2.9% rate of revision procedures. CONCLUSIONS On long-term follow-up, the otoplasty technique used in our institution yields a high satisfaction rate and a low complication rate.
From Information Society to Knowledge Society: The Asian Perspective

In an era, where ‘traditional society’ is replaced by a ‘knowledge society’, there is a global inclination towards creating knowledge and nurturing its affiliated factors. Accordingly, this paper intends to scrutinize the hypothesized causal relationship between ICT and knowledge creation. Variables for ICT and knowledge creation are taken from World Development Indicators (WDI). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study of its kind that explicitly constructs an empirical framework for ICT and knowledge creation. Depending on the availability of data, 24 countries have been selected from Asia. Time dimension for the data set is from 1990-2013, yielding a panel data set. To conduct statistical analysis of the relevant variables, we use Pooled Mean Group Estimator (PMGE), Mean Group Estimator (MGE) and Dynamic Fixed Effects Estimator (DFEE). Recommendations are made on the basis of findings from empirical analysis. To nurture knowledge creation in the knowledge society, the role of ICT is found to be positive. For a mature knowledge society, ICT, expenditure in R&D and researchers in R&D have a constructive role.