Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Environment and Mental Health: A Guide for Clinicians

Contents: H. Frumkin, Foreword. A. Lundberg, Introduction. A. Lundberg, Environmental Change and Human Health. B. Weiss, Behavioral Manifestations of Neurotoxicity. A.A. Rahill, A. Lundberg, The Psychiatric Evaluation of Patients With Suspected Toxic Exposure. A. Lundberg, A.L. Santiago-Rivera, Psychiatric Aspects of Technological Disasters. M.J. Roy, Environmental Influences on Illnesses in Persian Gulf War Veterans. K. Brailey, J.J. Vasterling, P.B. Sutker, Psychological Aftermath of Participation in the Persian Gulf War. S.E. Spedden, Risk Perception and Coping. B.B. Arnetz, Environmental Illness: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Sick Building Syndrome, Electric and Magnetic Field Disease. H.L. Freeman, S.A. Stansfeld, Psychosocial Effects of Urban Environments, Noise, and Crowding. R. White, J. Heerwagen, Nature and Mental Health: Biophilia and Biophobia. A. Katcher, G.C. Wilkins, Animal-Assisted Therapy in the Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children. R. White, Psychiatry and Ecopsychology. Appendix: Environmental Information Resources for the Clinician.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU DENGAN PEMBERIAN DIET BEBAS GLUTEN, KASEIN DAN STATUS GIZI PADA ANAK AUTIS

Background : Autism is a developmental comunication disorder (including language, and definite and recur behavior). Mothers knowledge is very influence for autism children care including gluten casein free diet and the nutritional status of children with autism. Gluten casein free diet can make a greatly affects for condition of autism children, but this diet can also make a restrictiveness consumption for children with autism that can influence their nutritional status. Objective : Knowing the relationship between mothers knowledge with gluten casein free diet and nutritional status of autism children. Method : This was a quantitative study with cross-sectional design. The subject of this study were thirty chidren with autism who study at SLBN Pembina, Samara Bunda, Marsudi Putra 1 dan Marsudi Putra 2 and also their mothers. Mothers knowledge was measured by the mothers knowledge questionnaire , the type of gluten casein free diet measured by Food Recall 24 hour and FFQ, and the nutritional status known by measurements of weight and height of children with autism. Pearson Chi Square were used to analysed the data. Result : As many as 60% of mothers have good knowledge, 53,3% of children were on gluten, casein restricted diets, and 80% of children were on normal nutritional status. The result of Pearson Chi Square test showed that there was significant relationship between mothers knowledge with gluten, casein free diet of autism children (p<0,05). But, there was no significant relationship between gluten casein free diet with the nutritional status of autism children (p>0,05), and mothers knowledge with the nutritional status of autism children (p>0,05). Conclusion : Mothers knowledge was associated with gluten casein free diet of autism children, but gluten casein free diet was not related to nutritional status of autism children, and mothers knowledge was not related to nutritional status of autism children. The result of this study also showed that most of the respondent have a normal nutritional status.
Evaluating Stress A Book Of Resources

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Regulation of auxin responses in tomato fruit development

The transformation from an ovary to a rapidly growing fruit includes molecular, biochemical and structural changes that must be tightly coordinated. Depending on the phase of fruit development, the temporal and spatial organization of these changes is mediated by phytohormones, such as auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, abscisic acid and ethylene. That auxin and gibberellin also act as important factors early in the initiation of fruit development was already established in the early 20th century. However, to date, the complex regulatory network that is controlled by these hormones is still poorly understood. The aim of the research presented in this thesis was to gain more insight in the molecular mechanisms that regulate fruit set and development by the characterization and functional analysis of two members of the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR (ARF) gene family that previously were found to be differentially expressed during tomato fruit set.
Evaluation of Exposure to Chemical Substances through Foods : Exposure to Pesticides, Heavy Metals, Dioxins, Acrylamide and Food Additives in Japan

For the risk management of chemical substances in foods, evaluating the exposure to chemical substances is essential. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) continuously performs total diet studies to estimate the average Japanese dietary intake of various chemical substances, such as pesticides, heavy metals, dioxins, food additives, etc. In many of the studies, the National Institute of Health Sciences, especially the Division of Foods plays a central role. In this mini-review, the results of several recent total diet studies are described. The Total Diet Study of Food Contaminants which began in 1977 has found that the intake of banned pesticides is very low compared with the acceptable daily intake (ADI). However, the dietary intake of Cd is high, and was 52% of the Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake in 2002. The average daily intake of dioxins [polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and coplanar-polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)] was 1.49 pgTEQ/kg in 2002, which is lower than the tolerable daily intake (TDI) value of 4 pgTEQ/kg/day. Total diet study samples from the Kansai area demonstrated a reduction in dioxin intake between 1977 and 2002. The daily dietary intake of acrylamide was estimated to be several scores of micrograms per person. Although the daily intake of most food additives was much lower than ADI, the intake of nitrate exceeded ADI when estimated by the market basket method. The contribution of food additives was low and most of the intake was attributed to nitrate in vegetables. These data form the basis for risk management performed by the MHLW.
Vision and Navigation for the Carnegie-Mellon Navlab

A distributed architecture articulated around the CODGER (communication database with geometric reasoning) knowledge database is described for a mobile robot system that includes both perception and navigation tools. Results are described for vision and navigation tests using a mobile testbed that integrates perception and navigation capabilities that are based on two types of vision algorithms: color vision for road following, and 3-D vision for obstacle detection and avoidance. The perception modules are integrated into a system that allows the vehicle to drive continuously in an actual outdoor environment. The resulting system is able to navigate continuously on roads while avoiding obstacles. >
The Coin Hoards of the Roman Republic database: the history, the data and the potential

The first part of this paper discusses the origins and development of the CHRR database as compiled by the author. The second section provides a couple of examples of the sorts of questions the data can be used to answer by examining two assemblages: the hoard from Mainz and the possible hoard from Alesia. This paper does not particularly discuss the creation of CHRR Online which will be examined elsewhere (Gruber and Lockyear 2015). It should be noted, however, that CHRR Online is derived from the author’s database, and will be regularly updated by uploading the data from it.
Experience Of Stress In Acute Mental Health Nurses: ▪ This is a summary: the full paper can be accessed at

Currid, T. (2008) Experience of stress in acute mental health nurses. Nursing Times; 104: 2, 39-40. A recent NT survey found that 70% of nurses said they suffered from physical or mental health problems associated with work-related stress (Vere-Jones, 2007). This study aimed to capture the experience and meaning of stress for nurses working in acute mental health wards. The findings reveal that participants experience a lack of resources, a poor home/work balance and difficulties in professional recognition. Stress in acute mental health nursing is an area that requires immediate attention.
Overcoming the long-term effects of stroke: qualitative perceptions of involvement in a group rehabilitation programme

Linda Schouten, Carolyn Murray, Kobie Boshoff Aims: This article describes a study evaluating a stroke rehabilitation group programme from multiple perspectives, at a community based day therapy centre in South Australia. The group programme involved goal directed exercise and functional/cognitive activities for one hour a week, over eight weeks. Methods: The study used an interpretive qualitative approach aimed to explore group member and facilitator perceptions about their involvement in the programme. In depth interviews were used for four group members with stroke, and three staff clinicians involved in the programme facilitation. The interview questions used for both types of participants were the same. In-depth thematic analysis was undertaken to interpret and combine the data from the interviews. Findings: Six themes emerged: ‘a place to go’, ‘diversity of the group’, ‘the art of group design’, ‘awareness of abilities through doing’, ‘it's about relationships’, and ‘over and above’. Conclusions: Th.
A clinical comparative study of two intubating doses of cis-atracurium during general anaesthesia for gynaecological surgery

Background: Cisatracurium is one of the cis-cis isomer of atracurium (51W89:1R-cis 1’R-cis atracurium) an intermediate duration non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking drug and is devoid of histamine release. However, 2× ED95 dose of cisatracurium does not provide satisfactory intubating condition. The recommended intubating dose of cisatracurium is 3 ×ED95. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare duration of action, hemodynamic effects and any adverse effects for different doses of cisatracurium. Methods: After Institutional Ethical Committee approval and informed patient consent, 80 patients of ASA I and II in the age group of 20-60 years were selected and included in the study. Patients were divided in two groups of 40 each, group A received intravenously 3×ED95 (0.15 mg/kg) loading dose of cisatracurium and group B received intravenously 4×ED95 (0.2 mg/kg) loading dose of cisatracurium. Results: After induction, MAP and HR shows decrease in both groups but neither statistically nor clinically significant. Better hemodynamic stability and longer duration of action was found in group B compared to group A. No adverse effects noted in both groups. Conclusions: 4×ED95 dose of cisatracurium provides longer duration of action and more stable hemodynamic status than 3×ED95. No associated signs of histamine release were detected clinically.
BELİRSİZLİK DURUMLARINDA KARAR VERME VE PROBLEM ÇÖZME

Bu calismanin ilk amaci Turk universite ogrencilerinin belirsizlik durumlarinda karar verirlerken kullandiklari cozum yollarini arastirmaktir. Daha once yapilan pek cok calisma bireylerin belirsizlik durumlarinda karar verirlerken, kestirme yollari, matematiksel dogrulardan ya da istatistiksel olanlardan daha fazla kullandiklarini saptamistir. Elestirel dusunme ve karar verme surecleri arasindaki iliskinin nasil oldugunun belirlenmesi calismanin ikinci amacidir. Son olarak, bu calismada elestirel dusunme egitiminin universite ogrencilerinin elestirel dusunme kapasitelerini olumlu yonde etkileyip etkilemedigi arastirilmaktadir. Bu amacla, deneklere karar verme ve problem cozme alaninda kullanilan sorular sorulmustur. Calismada kullanilmak amaciyla, California Elestirel Dusunme Egilimi Olcegi (CCTDI) Turkce'ye uyarlanmis ve olcegin Turkce cevirisinin guvenirlik ve gecerlik calismalari yapilmistir. Elestirel dusunme egilimlerinin yuksekligi acisindan, dusuk ve yuksek olarak ikiye ayrilan deneklerin bu sorulara verdikleri cevaplar incelenmis ve rasyonel modellere uygunluklari acisindan karsilastirilmistir. Ek olarak, elestirel dusunme egitiminin, universite ogrencilerinin elestirel dusunme egilimlerini artirip artirmadigini olcmek amaciyla 10 saatlik bir egitim programi uygulamis ve egitim alan deneysel grup ile egitim almayan kontrol grubu birbirileriyle karsilastirilmistir. Bulgulara gore, elestirel dusunme egilimi yuksek olan deneklerin, dusuk olanlara kiyasla butun karar verme problemlerinde olmasa bile, ozellikle olasilik tabanli problemlerde daha rasyonel kadar verdikleri bulunmustur. Ek olarak, psikolojiye giris ve elestirel dusunme dersi alan universite ogrencilerinin, elestirel dusunme egilimlerinin bu tur bir egitim almayanlara kiyasla yukseldigi gorulmustur.
The safety and efficacy of initiating insulin therapy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled with previous oral antidiabetic drugs

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of initiating insulin therapy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) inadequately controlled with previous oral antidiabetic drugs(OADs). Methods Insulin therapy was initiated and had been administrated for 16 weeks in Chinese patients with T2DM inadequately controlled with previous OADs.Safety and efficacy data were collected at baseline and at the end of 16 weeks.Results Totally 4847 T2DM patients were enrolled in the study with 2327 females(48.0%). There were 4364(90.04%) patients who completed both baseline and end-study visits.Enrolled patients had a mean age of 59.7±12.2 years and T2DM duration of 7.94±6.13 years.Prior to the initiation of insulin,mean glycosylated hemoglobin A1c(HbA_1c) was 9.65±2.12%. The proportion of patients using premix human insulin was the highest(38.1%),followed by premix insulin analogue(31.3%). The lowest incidence of major hypoglycaemia(0.02 events/person/ year) and nocturnal hypoglycaemia(0.27 events/person year) was observed in patients using basal insulin and basal-bolus insulin analogue respectively.The mean HbA_1c was reduced by 2.3%(P0.001) after 16 weeks of insulin therapy.The reduction of HbA_1c was the highest in patients with basal-bolus insulin analogue(3.02±1.94%%),followed by premix insulin analogue(2.61±1.97%%). The percentage of patients reaching the target HbA_1c7. 0%was 43.2%. The average fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose were reduced by 3.21 mmol/L and 5.21 mmol/L(P0.001),respectively, with the highest decrement in patients using basal-bolus insulin analogue.Conclusion The overall glycemic control is significantly improved after 16 weeks of insulin therapy.The patients with basal insulin treatment have the lowest safety concern.The most considerable improvement of HbA_1c,fasting and postprandial blood glucose is observed in patients using basal-bolus insulin.Premix insulin is the most commonly used for initiating insulin therapy in Chinese T2DM patients,and its safety and efficacy are between the above two insulin therapies.The percentages of patients reaching the target HbAiC7%and≤6.5%without hypoglycaemia in premix insulin analogue treatment group are higher than in other commonly used insulin therapies.
Cancer health literacy and hospitalization in the first five years following a cancer diagnosis

CANCER HEALTH LITERACY AND HOSPITALIZATION IN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS FOLLOWING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS By Laura Anne Cartwright, Ph.D., M.P.H. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2015. Major Director: Robin K Matsuyama, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Health Behavior and Policy BACKGROUND: The field of health literacy research has been focused recently on developing more accurate measurement tools and understanding the relationship between health literacy and health outcomes. Individuals with lower levels of health literacy have worse health outcomes, including hospitalization rates, compared to those with adequate health literacy. This relationship has yet to be examined in the cancer patient population, although significant relationships between health literacy and cancer knowledge, screening behavior and quality of life have been found. This study is the first to examine the relationship between health literacy and hospitalization rates in a cancer patient population, and the first to examine the relationship between health literacy and health outcomes using the recently developed Cancer Health Literacy Tests (CHLT-30, CHLT-6). METHOD: These secondary data analyses matched data collected during the larger Cancer Health Literacy Study (CHLS) to hospital data from electronic medical records. This study examined the data of 778 CHLS participants interviewed within the first five years of their cancer diagnosis. The outcomes of interest were the number of inpatient hospital admissions, the total number of days spent hospitalized, and the number of 30-day hospital readmissions. Multivariate multiple negative binomial regression modeling was done to identify predictors of the three hospitalization outcomes. RESULTS: The CHLT-30 was found to significantly predict number of inpatient admissions when controlling for confounding variables, total days hospitalized, and number of readmissions. The CHLT-6 significantly predicted total days spent hospitalized when controlling for number of inpatient admissions, number of 30-day readmissions, treatment, race, stage, number of comorbidities, dying, and education level, with those with limited health literacy spending more days in the hospital as compared to those with adequate health literacy. CONCLUSION: This study produced mixed results regarding the significance of health literacy in predicting hospitalization rates in a cancer patient population. However, this study provides evidence that health literacy may be a mediator in this relationship and further work should be done to test a full or partial mediation model.
EVALUATION OF CARDIAC RISK BY OXIDATIVE STRESS AND INFLAMMATORY MARKERS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS

Objectives: To evaluate the diabetic patients for cardiac risk by measuring oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in relation with glycaemic control. Methodology: A total of 140 subjects were included in this case-control study, comprising of 70 diabetic patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and an equal number, age and sex matched controls. The patients were non-alcoholic and had age >40years, BMI < 30 kg/m 2 and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) 7-10%. Serum total cholesterol (TC) and gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) were analyzed on selectra-E auto analyzer. Serum nitrate was measured at 540nm on ELISA. HbA1c on was analyzed by using Human kit. Serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hS-CRP) was analyzed on immulite 1000. Results: Patients mean age was 51 (range 40-73) years. Diabetic patients had significantly elevated median of HbA1c (7.9 vs 4.9), hS CRP (6.0 vs 2.12), TC (5.95 vs 4.45), nitrate (19.20vs 10.70) and GGT (29.50 vs 22.50) as compared to controls (p< 0.001). HbA1c showed a positive correlation (p <0.001) with hS-CRP (r=0.49), TC (r=0.69), nitrate (r=0.41) and GGT (r=0.30). Conclusion: Oxidative stress and inflammatory markers should be used in addition to HbA1c for assessment of increased cardiac risk in un-controlled diabetic patients because of accelerated atherosclerosis due to free radical injury. KEY WORD: Diabetes mellitus, Gamma glutamyltransferase, C-reactive protein, Nitrate, Total cholesterol, Oxidative stress.
A Comparison of Gang Members and Non-Gang Members in a Prison Setting

With the growth of gangs throughout the country in recent years has come the predictable criminal justice responses of vigorous police crackdowns and prosecutorial efforts, resulting in prison sentences for growing numbers of gang members. One result has been an increase in the number of prison gangs and gang members. Estimates in the early 1980s placed the number of gang members at over 13,000 (Camp and Camp 1985), which was no doubt an underestimate at that time. Today, there are undoubtedly more.
Maternal and Umbilical Artery Cortisol at Birth

Background: Newborn alertness soon after birth facilitates mother–infant interaction and may be related to umbilical cortisol levels. Yet, little is known about whether epidural analgesia influences umbilical cortisol at birth. Aim: The aims of this study were to explore relationships between exposure to epidural analgesia and maternal and umbilical cortisol; maternal and umbilical cortisol levels at birth; and umbilical cortisol and infant alertness after birth. Method: Forty women were self-selected to unmedicated or epidural labors in this pilot study. Maternal saliva and infant umbilical artery (UA) plasma at birth were enzyme immunoassayed for cortisol. Infant alertness was assessed nearly 1 hr after birth. Results: Maternal cortisol was higher in the unmedicated versus epidural group (p = .003). Umbilical cortisol was not related to epidural analgesia exposure but was related to duration of labor (higher cortisol with longer labors; p = .026). Maternal cortisol level explained 55% of the variance in umbilical cortisol in the unmedicated group (p = .002), but there was no significant shared variance in the epidural sample (p = .776). There was a positive correlation (r 2 = .17, p = .008) between umbilical cortisol and infant alertness. Latina infants demonstrated a higher frequency of alertness than Black infants. In multivariate analysis, umbilical cortisol (p = .049) and race/ethnicity (p = .024) remained significant predictors of infant alertness. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that higher umbilical cortisol is related to greater infant alertness soon after birth. While epidural analgesia did not directly relate to infant cortisol, other factors contributed to higher umbilical cortisol.