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Skill Acquisition and Korean Landscape Architecture: An Ethnographic Account of Skateboarding in Seoul, South Korea
Authors: Holsgens Sander
Published: February 2019

This article sketches a phenomenology of South Korean skateboarding. Drawing on more than 6 years of experience in the region and 20 months of fieldwork, I explore how Seoul-based skaters negotiate their presence in the built environment through precise spatial expertise, minute bodily gestures, and everyday skillful learning. Specifically, I think through the ways in which architectural minutiae within skate parks affect the skaters’ perceptual experience of the built environment. Significantly, the architectural typology of the Korean skate parks is experienced as spaces of stillness, closeness, and tranquility, providing a serene and placid alternative to the interpretation of skateboarding as a fundamentally spectacular and trick-driven practice.
Predictors of sexual minority men’s sexual objectification of other men
Authors: Szymanski Dawn M. , Mikorski Renee , Dunn Trevor L.
Published: February 2019

Given the link between sexual objectification experiences and negative psychological and mental health outcomes for sexual minority men, it is important to explore which men are more likely to enact sexually objectifying behavior. We examined predictors of sexual minority men’s sexual objectification of other men (e.g., engaging in body evaluations, making unwanted sexual advances), including focusing on appearance, involvement in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community, pornography use, and men’s gender role conflict among 450 gay and bisexual men. Our findings revealed that importance placed on appearance, involvement in the LGBTQ community, and pornography use and less restrictive affectionate behavior between men were uniquely related to sexually objectifying other men. In addition, older men were more likely than younger men to sexually objectify other men, and gay men were more likely than bisexual men to sexually objectify other men.
Organisational culture and entrepreneurial orientation: An orthogonal perspective of individualism and collectivism
Authors: Lee Younggeun , Howe Michael , Kreiser Patrick M
Published: February 2019

This study contributes to the existing literature regarding the relationship between culture and entrepreneurship. Building upon the precepts of institutional theory, we examine the influence of organisational culture on firm-level entrepreneurial orientation. While entrepreneurship researchers have emphasised the importance of entrepreneurial orientation for firms, the influence of organisational culture in supporting the incidence of entrepreneurial orientation has not been adequately studied. In an effort to contribute to this emergent area of inquiry, we consider the role of two key dimensions of organisational culture − individualism and collectivism – in facilitating entrepreneurial orientation. In doing so, we illustrate the utility of adopting an orthogonal conceptualisation of these cultural dimensions rather than the commonly held unidimensional formulation. We use polynomial regression and response surface methodology to investigate the effects of both dimensions of organisational culture on entrepreneurial orientation. Using Korea as the main context of the study, we support our hypotheses using data collected from 406 Korean small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Autonomy and family business performance: The joint effect of environmental dynamism and national culture
Authors: Yu Andy , Lumpkin GT , Praveen Parboteeah K , Stambaugh Jeffrey E
Published: February 2019

Building on the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) literature, we investigate the relationship between family firm performance and autonomy, a key EO dimension. To enhance the understanding of the role of autonomy, we compare the joint impact of environmental dynamism and national cultural context (performance-based vs socially supportive cultures) on the autonomy–performance relationship of family firms in the United States and Taiwan. Using a configurational approach and data from 130 family firms (53 in the US and 77 in Taiwan), we found that in dynamic environments, autonomy is associated with improved performance in the United States, while in Taiwan, firms in dynamic environments fared worse with increasing autonomy. We discuss the implications of these findings and provide recommendations for future research.
Entrepreneurial orientation: International, global and cross-cultural research
Authors: Wales William , Gupta Vishal K , Marino Louis , Shirokova Galina
Published: February 2019

The last few years have witnessed a significant increase in academic research examining entrepreneurial orientation (EO), with scholarship on this topic being regularly published internationally. This special issue addresses the need to develop a deeper understanding of EO in the global context. Globalisation and the growing popularity of entrepreneurship worldwide have motivated interest in understanding the manifestation and application of EO in diverse socio-cultural contexts. It is our hope that this special issue helps illuminate and advance important areas of study in the international and cross-cultural EO literature, especially those that have remained under-examined thus far. We believe that the impact of future research on EO within international contexts depends upon the ability of the scholars to build upon past research. As it happens, this special issue is a celebration of the 30-year anniversary of the foundational work of Covin and Slevin that paved the way for the systematic investigation of EO.
Hepatic splenosis: Rare yet important – A case report and literature review
Authors: Luo Xianzhang , Zeng Jianting , Wang Yu , Min Ye , Shen Ai , Zhang Yi , Deng Hejun , Gong Nianqiao
Published: February 2019

Hepatic splenosis is an uncommon condition that occurs following traumatic splenic rupture or splenectomy. The case of a 41-year-old male patient with multiple isolated liver masses indistinguishable from primary and metastatic liver tumours is reported. Following laparotomy, the liver lesions were resected and histopathology confirmed a diagnosis of hepatic splenosis. At an 18-month follow-up examination, no abnormalities in routine blood test, liver function, and liver computed tomography (CT) scanning were observed. After review of the literature, the following diagnostic criteria for hepatic splenosis are proposed: (1) a history of splenic trauma or splenectomy; (2) lesion(s) with a surrounding rim, particularly near the liver capsule identified by CT scanning; (3) findings on superparamagnetic iron oxide-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging or technetium-99m heat-damaged red cell scanning; and (4) histopathological findings (needle biopsy or surgical pathology). The following diagnostic process is also proposed: suspect diagnosis when criteria 1 and 2 are met; make diagnosis when criterion 3 is met; confirm diagnosis when criterion 4 is met. Laparotomy is recommended for either diagnosis or treatment when invasive procedures are necessary.
Bilateral radiation-induced squamous cell carcinomas of the external auditory canal 30 years after radiotherapy for a pituitary adenoma: a case report
Authors: De Roeck Laurien , Nuyts Sandra
Published: February 2019

Introduction:

The most important long-term effect of radiotherapy is induction of secondary cancers. A rare radiation-induced tumor is a squamous cell carcinoma of the external auditory canal. Case reports have been described in Asian patients after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer.

Case description:

We describe an unusual case report of a 53-year-old Caucasian man who developed squamous cell carcinomas of the right and left external auditory canal, respectively 29 and 30 years after radiotherapy for a pituitary adenoma.

Conclusion:

In young patients with benign tumors, we should always evaluate whether the benefits of radiotherapy outweigh the risks and side effects. After radiotherapy, screening programs should be developed since early detection improves salvage treatment of these secondary and often morbid tumors.
When Do Public Health Epilogues Correct the Influence of Alcohol Story Lines on Youth? The Interplay of Narrative Transportation and Persuasion Knowledge
Authors: Russell Cristel Antonia , Hamby Anne M. , Grube Joel W. , Russell Dale W.
Published: February 2019

Youth drinking is a major public health problem. Entertainment content that positively depicts alcohol consumption is often implicated as a factor shaping youths’ attitudes and beliefs about drinking alcohol. This research examines whether and under which conditions corrective epilogues can counteract the influence of a television episode featuring positive consequences of drinking. Building on recent research that demonstrates how consumers’ persuasion knowledge can increase acceptance of a message, this study finds that persuasion knowledge enhances receptivity to epilogues but only among viewers who are highly transported into the story. The research points to a promising approach to remedy the potentially harmful influence of a story line depicting undesirable behaviors on a vulnerable population.
Shaping Small Business Lending Policy Through Matched-Pair Mystery Shopping
Authors: Bone Sterling A. , Christensen Glenn L. , Williams Jerome D. , Adams Stella , Lederer Anneliese , Lubin Paul C.
Published: February 2019

With limited financial sophistication, entrepreneurial consumers approach the financial marketplace more like retail financial consumers than like business customers. However, an assumption of both legislators and regulators is that business borrowers are more financially savvy than consumer borrowers and thus do not require protections that are as broad reaching. This gap between marketplace policy protections and the lived reality of the vast majority of small business entrepreneurs sets the stage for entrepreneurial consumers to fall through the regulatory cracks, creating the potential for exploitation and abuse. This situation may be exacerbated for minority entrepreneurs, who belong to protected classes that generally are more vulnerable to exploitation in marketplaces, including the small business lending marketplace. This article details the current status of the policy gap relative to minority entrepreneurial consumers and presents a matched-pair mystery shopping study to demonstrate the critical need for reliable, primary data to inform regulatory agencies as they work to implement appropriate protections to ensure equal access to credit across the small business lending marketplace.
Exploring Social Support, Sport Participation and Rural Women’s Health using Photovoice: The Manitoba Experience
Authors: Scruby Lynn S. , Rona Hazel A. , Leipert Beverly D. , Mair Heather L. , Snow Wanda M.
Published: February 2019

Background

Health and well-being are multifaceted, with several lifestyle factors contributing (positively or negatively) to one’s health status.

Purpose

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the health of rural women in the context of the sport of curling and curling clubs. As part of a national study, this study highlights findings from 17 female participants from two rural communities in Manitoba.

Methods

Qualitative data were collected using photovoice. Participants were asked to photograph images they felt represented health in the context of the curling rink. Researchers then conducted focus groups in which each participant was asked to choose and discuss two photographs.

Results

The participants photographed a total of 333 images, which were analyzed using thematic analysis. A total of six main themes emerged from the photographs and transcripts: facilitating social connections, enhancing physical health, promoting mental health, pride in the sport of curling, contributing to personal growth, and promoting gender equality.

Conclusion

Similar to the national study results, the findings in this study indicate that nurses, particularly community health nurses, as well as policy-makers, local communities, and others need to recognize the value of curling clubs to the health and well-being of rural populations.
Influence of Body Composition and Nutrition Parameters in Handgrip Strength: Are There Differences by Sex in Hemodialysis Patients?
Authors: Garagarza Cristina , Flores Ana Laura , Valente Ana
Published: February 2019

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) patients are vulnerable to multiple metabolic and nutrition derangements, leading to changes in body composition. Handgrip strength (HGS) has been used as a nutrition marker. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between HGS and lean tissue mass (LTM) with several parameters in HD patients and develop HGS predictive equations. Methods: Cross‐sectional study with 155 patients in HD treatment for ≥3 months. Body composition was assessed through bioimpedance spectroscopy. HGS was measured with a hydraulic hand dynamometer. Biochemical parameters were evaluated. Data were analyzed by sex. Results: Ninety‐four were men, and mean age was 64.4 ± 14.7 years. We found positive correlation of HGS with LTM, lean tissue index, and body cell mass and negative correlation between HGS, age, and overhydration in both sexes. Serum albumin level presented a positive correlation and magnesium a negative correlation with HGS only in men. The LTM presented a positive correlation with protein intake, serum albumin level, and body cell mass and a negative correlation with age in both groups. A significant positive correlation with magnesium and a negative correlation with overhydration were observed in men. The predictability of the models was R2 = 0.618 for men and R2 = 0.500 for women. Conclusion: HGS is highly correlated with LTM, and both differ between sexes and are, therefore, differently correlated with the parameters studied. Body composition, overhydration, and some biochemical parameters explain changes in HGS. Predictive models including body composition and biochemical parameters may explain at least 50% of the variance of HGS.
Race Differences in Physical Activity Uptake Within a Workplace Wellness Program: A Comparison of Black and White Employees
Authors: Meints Samantha M. , Yang Heidi Y. , Collins Jamie E. , Katz Jeffrey N. , Losina Elena
Published: February 2019

Purpose:

To examine differences in physical activity (PA) uptake between black and white employees during a financial incentive-based workplace intervention.

Design:

Prospective cohort study from July 2014 to June 2015 (NCT02850094).

Setting:

Tertiary academic medical center.

Participants:

Forty-three black and 182 white nonclinical employees.

Intervention:

Participants self-selected or were assigned to teams. Participants completed a 24-week intervention receiving rewards for meeting weekly PA goals (increasing moderate-to-vigorous PA [MVPA] by 10% from previous week or meeting Guidelines threshold of 150 minutes of MVPA).

Measures:

Outcomes included weekly MVPA in minutes, average daily step counts, number of weeks meeting personal goals and the Guidelines, and Fitbit adherence in days and weeks.

Analysis:

We performed an analysis of covariance for each outcome, with race as the primary independent variable of interest, adjusting for demographic and health-related covariates.

Results:

During the intervention, blacks walked 9128 steps per day while whites walked 7826 steps per day, a difference of approximately 1300 steps ( P < .05). Blacks also demonstrated a greater uptake in both steps and MVPA from baseline than did whites, resulting in similar MVPA throughout the intervention.

Conclusions:

Findings suggest that workplace PA interventions using financial incentives may result in similar engagement in MVPA among white and black employees, while black employees walk more steps during the intervention. Limitations include a primarily white female sample which may not generalize.
The Effect of Single-Dose Massage Session on Autonomic Activity, Mood, and Affective Responses in Major Depressive Disorder
Authors: Hohl Rodrigo , Deslandes Andréa Camaz , Mármora Cláudia Helena Cerqueira
Published: February 2019

Background: Massage therapy (MT) is a holistic procedure that includes hand pressure (HP), therapeutic communication (TC), and attentive care (AC); together, these procedures could decrease symptoms of depression. Purpose: To study the influence of TC and AC during MT. Methods: Within-subject experimental design with counterbalancing order of treatment. Comparison analysis of the effect of a typical Swedish massage session (SM) with a “sham” massage (ShM; without HP) on the heart rate variability (HRV) mood and affective responses of patients with major depressive disorder ( N = 11). During the ShM, clay stones were randomly placed on the body, and the patients were informed about the (sham) therapeutic effect of stones. Findings: A main effect of time showed that after intervention, both SM and ShM increased the HRV (high-frequency power; F[1, 10] = 7.58, p = .02) and reduced scores for anxiety ( F[1, 10] = 37.57, p < .001), other feelings ( F[1, 10] = 22.64, p = .001), and physical sedation ( F[1, 10] = 10.72, p = .008). The SM was associated with more positive affective responses than ShM (qualitative analysis). Conclusions: AC and TC included in MT session improved mood and HRV in the absence of HP. Additional effect on affective responses was observed owing to the HP.
Motivating political support with group-based rewards
Authors: Smith Alastair , Bueno de Mesquita Bruce
Published: February 2019

To compete in political contests, politicians need their supporters to contribute resources. We investigate how politicians can best allocate group-based prizes on a contingent basis to incentivize individual members of a group to exert effort on their behalf. We contrast contingent contracts with tournament style contests (Lazear and Rosen (Rank-order tournaments as optimum labor contracts. J Political Econ 1981; 89(5): 841–864)) and characterize when tournaments that create intergroup contests for prizes elicit more contributions than contingent contracts. By tying the allocation of prizes to the observed level of effort made by each group, politicians ameliorate the collective action problem that is created by the fact that each individual’s effort has only a minimal impact on the overall political contest. We examine the relative performance and stability of intergroup tournaments as a function of the number of groups and asymmetric group size.
Aerodynamic characteristics of a dual-spin projectile with canards
Authors: Liu Xiaodong , Wu Xiaosheng , Yin Jintao
Published: February 2019

Based on the three-dimensional Navier–Stokes (N–S) equations, using unsteady numerical technology, flow over a dual-spin projectile was simulated to investigate its aerodynamic characteristics during flight. Spin was achieved via the sliding mesh method. The influence laws of the aftbody spin rate, Mach number, and angle of attack on the aerodynamic characteristics of the projectile are presented, and the flow mechanisms for the laws are revealed. The results demonstrate that the influence of the aftbody spin rate on the normal force coefficient is very small, whereas, on the lateral force coefficient, it is larger. With the increase in the Mach number, the time-averaged normal force coefficient and lateral force coefficient increase, while the fluctuation quantities of the normal force coefficient and the lateral force coefficient decrease. The variation of angle of attack will influence the size, distribution, and interference effect of the shedding vortices.
Context Retrieval as a Critical Component in Selective Memory Retrieval
Authors: Bäuml Karl-Heinz T.
Published: February 2019

Selective retrieval often impairs recall of nonretrieved items, a finding referred to as retrieval-induced forgetting. In this article, I review recent research showing that selective retrieval can also improve recall of other items. This research points to a critical role of context retrieval in selective memory retrieval. The concept of context retrieval, which has played a prominent role in other lines of memory research, suggests that selective retrieval can reactivate the retrieved items’ temporal context during study, facilitating recall of other items that had a similar context at study. Such facilitatory effects on recall can arise both when selective item repetition occurs via retrieval and when it occurs via restudy, which suggests a link to the reminding literature. The findings offer new perspectives for investigating and understanding the effects of selective memory retrieval.
Inverse Association Between Statin Use and Overall Cancer Incidence in Individuals With Hypercholesterolemia, Based on the Korean Health Insurance Service Between 2002 and 2015
Authors: Kim Joungyoun , You Na-Young , Lee Jae-Woo , Kim Yesul , Kim Yong-Whan , Kang Hee-Taik
Published: February 2019

The Korean National Health Insurance Service provided the Health Screening Cohort Database. To investigate the cumulative effect of statins on cancer development, we defined statin users as those who used statins during 2002 to 2003 at baseline. Statin users were divided into high and low users. Statin nonusers were defined as individuals who had never used statins during the entire period of 2002 to 2015, despite having hypercholesterolemia. In total, 17 737 statin users and 13 412 statin nonusers were included in the final analyses. The median follow-up duration was 12.6 years. Compared with nonusers, the hazard ratios (95% confidential intervals) for any cancer incidence of low users and high users were 1.047 (0.941-1.164) and 0.663 (0.589-0.747) in men and 1.057 (0.938-1.190) and 0.592 (0.517-0.678) in women, respectively, after fully adjusting for possible confounding factors. An inverse association between statin use and any cancer incidence in individuals with hypercholesterolemia was observed.
Elements of a College Support Program That Matter: A Case Study
Authors: Huang Hui , Fernandez Sofia B. , Rhoden Michelle-Ann , Joseph Rigaud
Published: February 2019

Purpose:

This study focuses on a campus support program that serves former child welfare and homeless youth. This study aims to identify the program elements that help students transition into and succeed in college.

Method:

This study uses a mixed-method approach. Quantitative data included administrative and survey data of 50 students. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to examine the effects of early engagement on students’ grade point averages (GPAs). Qualitative data were collected from interviews with 17 students. Thematic content analysis was used to identify themes from the qualitative data.

Results:

Quantitative data showed positive effects of early engagement on students’ GPAs. Qualitative data showed that students perceived that the campus support program helped them transition into and success in college.

Conclusions:

Future programs should emphasize providing academic and financial services and engaging students as soon as or even before they enroll into college.
Journalism Education in Post-Truth Era: Pedagogical Approaches Based on Indian Journalism Students’ Perception of Fake News
Authors: Bhaskaran Harikrishnan , Mishra Harsh , Nair Pradeep
Published: February 2019

The media ecosystem of the post-truth era is shaped by several unprecedented elements—the pitfalls of the personalized/networked media, the cherry picking tendencies of news producers in an attention economy, the propagandist power-elite, and the gullible support of the semi-literate media audience. These post-truth realities also call for new approaches in journalism education to address phenomena like fake news. In this backdrop, this study examines the existing issues in Indian journalism training based on a thematic analysis of focus group discussions with graduate students of journalism at an Indian university about their perception of fake news. It recommends pedagogical approaches to focus on improving journalistic agency in students to deal with fake news situations.
Efficacy of nivolumab four-weekly dosing schedule based on body weight
Authors: de Lemos Mário L , Kung Carrie , Waignein Sally
Published: February 2019

Nivolumab has received regulatory approval to be given by weight-based or flat dosing every two weeks or by flat dosing every four weeks. However, flat dosing would lead to unnecessarily high doses for patients with lower body weight, increasing the drug usage and probability of toxicity. We review the rationale of using a four-weekly hybrid dosing strategy using weight-based and flat-dosing regimens adopted by some jurisdictions.
A Rare Case of Stenosis at the Inferior Vena Cava to Right Atrium Anastomosis After Bicaval Orthotopic Heart Transplantation
Authors: Abrams Benjamin , Hoffman Jordan , Aftab Muhammad , Evers Jacob , Seres Tamas
Published: February 2019

Stenosis at either the superior or inferior caval anastomosis is a rare complication of orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) and is unique to the bicaval surgical technique. The severity of stenosis dictates the degree of clinical significance, varying from asymptomatic to congestive end-organ injury and hemodynamic instability from impaired preload. Due to differences in the anatomic location of organ congestion, the clinical presentation also depends on which of the 2 anastomoses is involved. In this article, the authors describe a case of stenosis at the inferior vena cava to right atrium anastomosis, which was diagnosed intraoperatively during OHT after weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass. Transesophageal echocardiography provided an accurate and timely diagnosis of this complication, which allowed for immediate surgical correction. Surprisingly, a large, native Eustachian valve was found to be obstructing the anastomosis. Resection of the valve relieved the previously significant narrowing across the anastomosis. This case highlights the importance of thorough intraoperative transesophageal echocardiographic evaluation of graft anastomoses during OHT, as well as an understanding on the part of the echocardiographer of the specific surgical techniques employed during OHT.
Evaluation of choroidal thickness in amblyopia using optical coherence tomography
Authors: Zha Yi , Zhuang Jinfei , Feng Wangqiang , Zheng Haihua , Cai Jianqiu
Published: February 2019

Objective:

To investigate the choroidal thickness in children with amblyopia through spectral-domain optical coherence tomography.

Methods:

A total of 31 children with unilateral amblyopia and 31 right eyes of controls with normal vision were enrolled in the study. The choroidal thickness was measured directly below the fovea and at 12 other locations: 1, 2 and 3 mm superior, temporal, inferior, and nasal to the fovea. All the parameters were compared between amblyopic eyes, fellow eyes, and control eyes.

Results:

The mean subfoveal choroidal thickness was 398.03 ± 74.60, 354.13 ± 81.78, and 328.12 ± 65.93 μm in amblyopic eyes, fellow eyes, and control eyes, respectively. Significant difference was found in choroidal thickness among three groups at subfoveal choroidal thickness, N1, and S1 using multivariate analysis of covariance after adjusting for axial length. Significant negative correlation was found only between subfoveal choroidal thickness and axial length in amblyopic eyes (r = –0.463, p = 0.01).

Conclusion:

The subfoveal choroid is significantly thicker in amblyopic eyes than control eyes only at subfoveal choroidal thickness, N1, and S1. The choroidal thickness was thickest in the subfoveal region and thinnest in the nasal region. There are other changes in choroidal structure associated with amblyopia.
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease in Michigan: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Singh Jeffrey Michael , Shermetaro Carl Bernard
Published: February 2019

Background:

Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease (KFD), also known as Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis, is a rare cause of prolonged cervical lymphadenopathy in both the pediatric and adult populations. It was first reported in Japan in 1972, and since, this disease has been described worldwide, although most cases have been reported in Asia. The etiology of KFD is not fully understood, although there are 2 theories that are described in detail in this review. Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease typically follows a benign course, with resolution of the lymphadenopathy within 6 months. It is important to recognize KFD as a cause of persistent lymphadenopathy, as it shares many characteristics with and must be differentiated from other causes of lymphadenopathy, including lymphoma, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune conditions, and infectious causes of lymphadenopathy.

Case presentation:

Here is presented a case of an 11-year-old male who was born in Vietnam, but subsequently adopted and raised in the United States, who presented to a private practice community-based Otolaryngology group. His chief complaint was a persistent neck mass of approximately 3 months duration. He underwent excisional biopsy for suspected lymphoma, but final pathology rendered a diagnosis of KFD.

Conclusion:

The purpose of this article is not only to review the literature but also to contribute awareness of this entity in the differential diagnosis of persistent lymphadenopathy, especially for the general Otolaryngologist in a community-based setting. In addition, this review would be beneficial for other practitioners as well, specifically Pediatricians, Infectious Disease Physicians, Rheumatologists, Pathologists, and Medical Oncologists.
Use and Safety of Viscum album L Applications in Cancer Patients With Preexisting Autoimmune Diseases: Findings From the Network Oncology Study
Authors: Oei Shiao Li , Thronicke Anja , Kröz Matthias , Matthes Harald , Schad Friedemann
Published: February 2019

Background: Viscum album L (VA, mistletoe) extracts are commonly used in integrative oncology. Here the clinical safety profile of additional VA-treatments to standard care in cancer patients with preexisting autoimmune diseases was analyzed. Methods: In this observational cohort study medical data and recorded adverse events (AEs) of treated patients were retrieved from the Network Oncology registry and a safety analysis was performed. Results: A total of 106 patients (median age 63 years) treated with add-on VA-extracts were analyzed. Most frequent autoimmune diseases were Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (27%), psoriasis (19%), and ulcerative colitis (15%). Seventeen patients (16%) experienced VA-related AEs, but neither long-term side effects nor VA-therapy discontinuations were recorded. In a subgroup of 30 patients receiving long-term VA-therapy no exacerbations or flares of underlying autoimmune diseases were recorded. Additionally, a significant halving of overall AE-rates was observed during VA-treatment periods (p= 0.019). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that add-on VA-therapy in cancer patients with preexisting autoimmune diseases as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, Grave’s disease, and some rheumatic diseases is safe. No higher rates of VA-associated AEs were observed and the overall AE-rates were significantly lowered in VA-therapy periods. However, results should be interpreted with caution in light of the study’s observational character.
Review of the Current Basic Science Strategies to Treat Critical Limb Ischemia
Authors: Haghighat Leila , Ionescu Costin N. , Regan Christopher J. , Altin Sophia Elissa , Attaran Robert R. , Mena-Hurtado Carlos I.
Published: February 2019

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a highly morbid disease with many patients considered poor surgical candidates. The lack of treatment options for CLI has driven interest in developing molecular therapies within recent years. Through these translational medicine studies in CLI, much has been learned about the pathophysiology of the disease. Here, we present an overview of the macrovascular and microvascular changes that lead to the development of CLI, including impairment of angiogenesis, vasculogenesis, and arteriogenesis. We summarize the randomized clinical controlled trials that have used molecular therapies in CLI, and discuss the novel imaging modalities being developed to assess the efficacy of these therapies.
Further Evaluating the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Antisocial Behavior, and Violent Victimization: A Sibling-Comparison Analysis
Authors: Connolly Eric J.
Published: February 2019

A developing line of research suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the risk for antisocial behavior and future victimization. However, the mechanisms that underlie this association remain largely speculative. To address this gap in the existing body of research, data on full siblings from a large population-based sample of youth were analyzed to evaluate the direct effect of ACEs on child antisocial behavior, adolescent delinquency, and young adult violent victimization after controlling for familial confounders. Traditional between-family analyses revealed that ACEs were significantly associated with higher levels of childhood antisocial behavior, adolescent delinquent behavior, and risk for violent crime victimization. After controlling for unmeasured common genetic and shared environmental confounds using fixed-effect sibling comparisons, siblings exposed to more ACEs did not demonstrate higher levels of antisocial behavior, delinquent behavior, or risk for future victimization. The implications of these results for future ACEs research are discussed.
Report of a Transligamentous Ulnar Nerve Sensory Branch
Authors: Vargas Christina R. , Chepla Kyle J.
Published: February 2019

Background: Several anatomical variations of the median nerve recurrent motor branch have been described. No previous reports have described the anatomical variation of the ulnar nerve with respect to transverse carpal ligament. In this article, we present a patient with symptomatic compression of the ulnar nerve found to occur outside the Guyon canal due to a transligamentous course through the distal transverse carpal ligament. Methods: A 59-year-old, right-hand-dominant male patient presented with right hand pain, subjective weakness, and numbness in both the ulnar and the median nerve distributions. Electromyography revealed moderate demyelinating sensorimotor median neuropathy at the wrist and distal ulnar sensory neuropathy. At the time of planned carpal tunnel and Guyon canal release, a transligamentous ulnar nerve sensory common branch to the fourth webspace was encountered and safely released. Results: There were no surgical complications. The patient’s symptoms of numbness in the median and ulnar nerve distribution clinically improved at his first postoperative visit. Conclusions: We have identified a case of transligamentous ulnar nerve sensory branch encountered during carpal tunnel release. To our knowledge, this has not been previously reported. While the incidence of this variant is unknown, hand surgeons should be aware of this anatomical variant as its location puts it at risk of iatrogenic injury during open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
Soil and Water Management for Revegetation on Small-Acreage Properties
Authors: Meadows John A.
Published: February 2019

A commentary discussing topics broached in ‘ Forest recovery in an Australian amenity landscape: Implications for biodiversity conservation on small-acreage properties’ ( Meadows et al., 2018 ).
Does Concealing a Sexual Minority Identity Prevent Exposure to Prejudice?
Authors: Goh Jin X. , Kort Daniel N. , Thurston Avery M. , Benson Lina R. , Kaiser Cheryl R.
Published: February 2019

Concealing a stigmatized identity is considered self-protective in that it presumably decreases exposure to bias during intergroup interactions relative to disclosing the identity. We conducted two studies exploring sexual minorities’ expectations about the self-protective properties of concealment and the reality concerning whether concealment prevents exposure to bias. In Study 1, half of sexual minorities who imagined interacting with a straight peer chose to conceal their identity, and this was predicted by the belief that concealment carries protective benefits. Study 2 randomly assigned sexual minorities to reveal or conceal their sexual orientations in actual interactions with straight peers. Neither sexual minority partners nor independent sexual minority coders perceived less bias among straight partners who interacted with sexual minorities concealing versus disclosing their identities. This was confirmed with Bayesian inferences demonstrating more evidence for the null model than the alternative. We discuss the potential benefits and costs of disclosure.
Healing of femoral artery dissection after drug-coated balloon angioplasty: A case report with intravascular ultrasonography and angioscopy images
Authors: Tsuchiya Taketsugu , Oda Minako , Takamura Takaaki , Kitagawa Katsuhide , Kajinami Koji , Kitayama Michihiko
Published: February 2019

Early 80s male with intermitted claudication underwent endovascular therapy for atherosclerotic stenosis at left external iliac artery and middle of superficial femoral artery. Patient also had chronic atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. After stent deployment for external iliac artery lesion, a short superficial femoral artery lesion was performed with angioplasty using drug-coated balloon. The drug-coated balloon angioplasty resulted in 50% residual stenosis with linear dissection; however, provisional stenting was not performed as decent ante-grade blood flow allowed 10 extra minutes. Medication involved ongoing use of aspirin 100 mg and rivaroxaban 15 mg. Angiography post 3 months from index procedure showed external iliac artery and superficial femoral artery patency and healing of intimal dissection at superficial femoral artery lesion was estimated by intravascular ultrasonography. In angioscopy findings, red thrombus was seen in dissection cavity.
Blistering skin lesion: A new observation of Hottentotta tamulus (white scorpion) sting
Authors: Selladurai Pirasath , Sagayanathan Prasanth A , Kumanan Thirunavukarasu
Published: February 2019

White scorpion ( Hottentotta tamulus) stings are an emerging health hazard in northern Sri Lanka and are increasingly recognized particularly during the last decade. The stings are usually harmless; however, fatal cardiovascular sequelae ensues following severe envenomation. It is often difficult to identify this miniature creature and its site of sting due to its nature of habitat and nonspecific local symptoms that develop after the sting. Here, we report a patient who had developed a blistering skin lesion soon after the sting which is not reported in the literature to date by the sting of this particular species. Recognizing it would help the clinicians of this subcontinent to consider scorpion sting as a differential diagnosis for the above presentation in the future.
Measuring portfolio salience using the Bradley–Terry model: An illustration with data from Brazil
Authors: Zucco Cesar , Batista Mariana , Power Timothy J.
Published: February 2019

How do political actors value different portfolios? We propose a new approach to measuring portfolio salience by analysing paired comparisons using the Bradley–Terry model. Paired-comparison data are easy to collect using surveys that are user-friendly, rapid, and inexpensive. We implement the approach with serving legislators in Brazil, a particularly difficult case to assess portfolio salience due to the large number of cabinet positions. Our estimates of portfolio values are robust to variations in implementation of the method. Legislators and academics have broadly similar views of the relative worth of cabinet posts. Respondent valuations of portfolios deviate considerably from what would be predicted by objective measures such as budget, policy influence, and opportunities for patronage. Substantively, we show that portfolio salience varies greatly and affects the calculation of formateur advantage and coalescence/proportionality rule measures.
Acquired arteriovenous fistula formation following cephalic vein intravenous catheterisation in a cat
Authors: Graziano Lisa , Di Paco Stefania , Avallone Giancarlo , Roccabanca Paola
Published: February 2019

Case summary

A 10-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented with a 4 month history of slow, progressive swelling and intermittent multifocal bleeding of the distal right forepaw that progressively developed after cephalic vein catheterisation for anaesthesia. The procedure was performed for dental calculus removal. Initial clinical and biopsy (superficial biopsy) findings matched two differential diagnoses: progressive angiomatosis and acquired peripheral arteriovenous fistula (AVF). AVF was suspected based on Doppler ultrasound examination that identified multiple abnormal sinusoidal neoformed branching vessels with turbulent high-velocity flow spectrum at the confluence of the artery and vein, and high-velocity arterialised flow in the vein. Owing to rapid and severe progression of lesions after biopsy, the owner requested amputation of the cat’s limb. A definitive diagnosis of acquired iatrogenic peripheral AVF was based on deep-tissue microscopical evaluation. High numbers of arterioles and venules in superficial and deep dermis embedded in oedematous stroma were connected to dilated and tortuous vessels with irregularly thickened walls in deep dermis and panniculus. Vasculitis and vascular thrombosis and thickening (attributed to local hypertension) were common findings. No bone or muscular invasion were observed. The cat was doing well 3 years after surgery.

Relevance and novel information

This report describes a case of iatrogenic acquired peripheral AVF following venous catheterisation in a cat, fully documented for the first time by a combination of clinical findings, ultrasound imaging, complete histopathology and follow-up history.
Sublingual sialocele in a cat
Authors: Bassanino Jean , Palierne Sophie , Blondel Margaux , Reynolds Brice S
Published: February 2019

Case summary

A 1-year-old male neutered cat was presented with a right-sided swelling of the floor of the oral cavity, causing dysphagia and hypersialorrhoea for 2 months. Fine-needle aspiration of the mass and CT were suggestive of a right sublingual sialocoele with no obvious cause. Surgical resection of the ipsilateral sublingual–mandibular salivary gland complex, as well as marsupialisation of the mucocoele, was performed. The cat recovered uneventfully. Histopathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed the diagnosis. No sign of recurrence was reported 7 months after surgery.

Relevance and novel information

Overall, sialocoeles are rare in cats but sublingual mucocoele is the most common form. Diagnosis is usually straightforward and the use of CT to help localise the affected site and possibly identify a cause has been infrequently described. Surgical treatment recommendations have been updated, which also makes a refresher of this uncommon condition likely to be of interest to the feline practitioner.
A text messaging-based intervention to increase physical activity among persons living in permanent supportive housing: Feasibility and acceptability findings from a pilot study
Authors: Rhoades Harmony , Wenzel Suzanne , Winetrobe Hailey , Ramirez Magaly , Wu Shinyi , Carranza Adam , Dent David , Caraballo Jones Monika
Published: February 2019

Objective

Persons who have experienced homelessness and are living in permanent supportive housing experience high rates of health and mental health problems. Given that physical activity is associated with improved health outcomes and persons with homelessness histories report high rates of cell phone use, phone-based interventions to increase physical activity may be effective for improving health and wellbeing among persons in permanent supportive housing.

Methods

To understand the acceptability and feasibility of a cell phone-based physical activity intervention in this population, this 6-week pilot study enrolled 13 persons living in permanent supportive housing. Participants were eligible if they had completed their final, 12-month follow-up interview in a larger, longitudinal study of persons moving into permanent supportive housing in the Los Angeles area, spoke English, and reported comorbid chronic physical and mental health conditions. For the study duration, participants wore a pedometer, received multiple weekly motivational text messages on set days (at times selected by the participant), and responded via text to weekly depression screeners and requests to report their weekly step totals, as recorded by their pedometers. Follow-up interviews asked open-ended questions about study participation and satisfaction.

Results

Participants were 53 years old on average, most were female (54%), and most were African-American (62%). Changes to people’s physical activity levels were limited, but participants reported increased quality of life during the intervention period. Interviews revealed that the intervention was well received and enjoyable for participants.

Conclusions

The efficacy of utilizing cell phones to improve health and wellbeing among adults living in permanent supportive housing requires further research, but these pilot findings suggest that such interventions are feasible and acceptable.
The transformation of dominant parties in Asia: Introduction to the special issue
Authors: Kasuya Yuko , Sawasdee Siripan Nogsuan
Published: February 2019

Dominant political parties have been the subject of study since the 1950s. As they have emerged both in democracies and non-democracies, they have become an intriguing research theme for scholars who study politics in a variety of world regions. This introductory note to the special issue on the transformation of dominant parties in Asia first reviews how “dominant parties” are defined by scholars who study this subject. Then, it turns to a discussion of the existing research on dominant parties and analyzes how scholars have examined the question of how they emerge and are sustained. Lastly, the articles included in this special issue are introduced.
Prevalence of and Factors Influencing Parent–Child Communication About HIV/AIDS, and Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues in Nigeria
Authors: Ojebuyi Babatunde Raphael , Fagbamigbe Adeniyi Francis , Akinola Olanrewaju Olugbenga
Published: February 2019

This study investigated the prevalence of and factors that determine parent–child communication about HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues in Nigeria. The study used data from the National HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health Survey (NARHS). The data are nationally representative and offers sociodemographic information on women aged 15 to 49 years and men aged 15 to 64 years. Prevalence of parent–child communication about HIV/AIDS, family planning, and contraception was generally low at 37.4%, 32.5%, and 9.5%, respectively. Determinants of discussions with children on HIV/AIDS, family planning, and contraception were respondents’ zone, economic status, and educational attainment. Parents held more discussions with female children than with the males. Parents aged 50 to 64 years, compared with the younger parents, were double likely (odds ratio [OR] = 2.04; 1.52-2.73) to discuss HIV/AIDS with their wards older than 13 years. Male parents, parents living in urban areas, and parents with richer economic status had higher odds of discussing HIV/AIDS and SRH issues with their wards.