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Comparative randomized study of continuous serratus anterior plane block versus continuous paravertebral block in post-mastectomy pain
Authors: Mahran Essam , Adlan Suzan , Alieldeen Nelly 
Published: October 2020

AbstractBackgroundMany analgesic methods have been used to control post-mastectomy pain. Both thoracic paravertebral and serratus anterior blocks are recent regional techniques with promising results. The aim of this study was to compare safety and analgesic efficacy of both techniques in controlling post-mastectomy pain.MethodsThe study was conducted from January 1, 2019, till January 10, 2019, on 60 female patients ASA class ≤ 2 undergoing modified radical mastectomy. After induction of balanced general anesthesia patients received either continuous thoracic paravertebral block (group P) or continuous serratus anterior block (group S). Twenty milliliters of levobupivacaine 0.25% were injected in each technique under ultrasound guidance followed by continuous infusion of 5 ml/h levobupivacaine 0.125% through a 22-gage catheter. IV morphine was given postoperatively by patient-controlled analgesia. In both groups, we measured time to first dose morphine, total 24 and 48 h morphine consumption, vital signs, visual analog scale, and side effects of each technique.ResultsThe demographic data (age, body mass index, and duration of surgery) were comparable in both groups. The time for first dose of morphine was significantly longer in group P (368 ± 36 min) than group S (270 ± 37.65 min) withPvalue < 0.001. Total morphine consumption in milligram at both 24 and 48 h were significantly less in group P (8.1 ± 0.8, and 11.5 ± 1 respectively) than in group S (10.1 ± 1.3 and 14.2 ± 1.4), with limited side effects in both groups.ConclusionBoth continuous paravertebral and serratus anterior plane blocks are safe good alternatives to control post-mastectomy pain. However continuous paravertebral block provides better analgesic profile.
Validation and clinical interpretability of PsAID - psoriatic arthritis impact of disease
Authors: da Cruz Ribeiro e Souza Elziane , da Silva Carneiro Sueli Coelho , Yazbek Michel Alexandre , de Cássia Menin Rita , Campanholo Cristiano Barbosa , Carneiro Jamille Nascimento , da Silva Carlos Henrique Martis , Ranza Roberto 
Published: October 2020

AbstractBackgroundPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of widely varying presentation, which determines functional and psychological impairment, with a high negative impact on patients’ quality of life.Therefore, knowing the patient’s perception of their health status is of fundamental importance for understanding the real impact of PsA. Given this context, the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recently developed the Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease (PsAID) - instrument to specifically assess the impact of PsA for the patient.ObjectiveValidate the brazilian portuguese version of PsAID-12 (Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease) and to verify its interpretability in clinical practice, through its relation with measures of psoriatic arthritis activity.MethodsA multicenter cross-sectional study, which recruited 160 patients, who met the Classification criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR), in six Brazilian centers of rheumatology. Reliability was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The construct validity was evaluated by exploratory factorial analysis and also by Spearman correlation with other PROMs and measures of disease activity evaluation.ResultsOf the total number of participants, 50% were female, with a mean age (SD) of 54.0 ± 11.2 years; 68% had only peripheral arthritis and 32% had pure or mixed axial involvement. The majority (67.7%) of the patients were using biological treatment. The reliability of internal consistency (alpha-Cronbach = 0.93) and test-retest (ICC = 0.996) were good. Factor analysis revealed two factors, named physical and psychosocial, which included the skin evaluation item. PsAID-12 correlated significantly with other PROMs, demonstrating good construct validity. PsAID-12 was also significantly associated with the disease activity assessment instruments (DAS28-ESR, ASDAS, and BASDAI) and the MDA status: “Minimum Disease Activity”. Fibromyalgia did not significantly affect the final PsAID-12 score.ConclusionThe brazilian version of PsAID-12 has been shown to be a reliable and valid measure of the impact of the disease in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Moreover, it associated significantly with the scores of disease activity assessment.
Vino de Tea (pine heartwood wine) from La Palma (Spain): ethnographic and physic-chemical characterization of a unique fermented product
Authors: Alonso González Pablo , Parga-Dans Eva 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThis paper presents the results of a novel study of Vino de Tea (pine heartwood wine) from the island of La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain). The aim is to investigate its differential characteristics and contribute to typifying it within the Denomination of Origin ‘Wines of La Palma’. The analysis is based on a mixed approach combining a qualitative ethnographic approach (22 interviews) and quantitative physic-chemical methods in a sample of 16 wines. The ethnographical study revealed the tradition and techniques of elaboration behind Vino de Tea. In turn, the physic-chemical analysis revealed by chromatography a significant presence of α-terpineol due to elaboration in pine barrels or casks. These samples were compared with a Greek Retsina wine, revealing the differences between these two traditional wines. These data suggest that Vino de Tea is a unique product with distinctive characteristics and potential health benefits, owing to its significant content of α-terpineol resulting from its fermentation in Canary pine casks.
Multiset concepts in two-universe approximation spaces
Authors: Embaby O. A. , Toumi Nadya A. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractRough set theory over two universes is a generalization of rough set model to find accurate approximations for uncertain concepts in information systems in which uncertainty arises from existence of interrelations between the three basic sets: objects, attributes, and decisions.In this work, multisets are approximated in a crisp two-universe approximation space using binary ordinary relation and multi relation. The concept of two universe approximation is applied for defining lower and upper approximations of multisets. Properties of these approximations are investigated, and the deviations between them and corresponding notions are obtained; some counter examples are given. The suggested notions can help in the modification of the decision-making for events in which objects have repetitions such as patients visiting a doctor more than one time; an example for this case is given.
Comparison of functional outcomes between single-radius and multi-radius femoral components in primary total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Kim Jahyung , Min Kyung-Dae , Lee Byung-Ill , Kim Jun-Bum , Kwon Sai-Won , Chun Dong-Il , Kim Yong-Beom , Seo Gi-Won , Lee Jeong Seok , Park Suyeon , Choi Hyung-Suk 
Published: October 2020

AbstractPurposeOur purpose in the current meta-analysis was to compare the functional outcomes in patients who have received single-radius (SR) or multi-radius (MR) femoral components in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The hypothesis was that there would be no statistically significant difference between two groups in terms of functional outcomes.Materials and methodsWe searched the international electronic databases PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials up to February 2020 for RCTs that compared functional outcomes of SR and MR femoral component designs after primary TKA. We performed a meta-analysis of nine RCTs using the Knee Society Score for the knee (KSS-knee), KSS-function, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Oxford Knee Score (OKS), degree of knee flexion, extension, and complications, including postoperative infection and revision surgery.ResultsThe meta-analysis revealed no statistically significant differences in all the analyzed variables, including KSS-knee, KSS-function, KOOS, OKS, knee flexion, and knee extension. For postoperative complications, no statistically significant differences were detected for femoral component designs in postoperative infection or incidence of revision surgery between the two groups.ConclusionsThe current meta-analysis of RCTs did not show any statistically significant differences between SR and MR femoral component designs in terms of postoperative functional outcomes. Evaluated outcomes included functional outcome scores, degree of knee flexion, extension, and complications. However, because of the limited clinical evidence of this study owing to the heterogeneity between the included RCTs, a careful approach should be made in order not to arrive at definite conclusions.
Seismic characterization of a blocky mass-transport deposit in the Trealla Limestone Formation, North Carnarvon Basin, Australia
Authors: Ortiz-Sanguino Laura , Tellez Javier , Bedle Heather , Martinez-Sanchez Dilan 
Published: October 2020

The deepwater Cenozoic strata in the North Carnarvon Basin, Australia, represent an interval of interest for stratigraphic studies in passive margins settings of mixed siliciclastic-carbonate environments. We have explored the geomorphological characteristics of a mass-transport deposit (MTD) within the Trealla Limestone Formation to describe in detail the differences among the blocks. To characterize the individual geometry and structural configuration of the blocks within the MTD, we used geometric seismic attributes such as coherence, curvature, dip azimuth, and dip magnitude using horizon slices and vertical profiles. The evaluation finds two types of blocks: remnant and glide (or rafted) blocks. Remnant blocks are in situ and stratigraphically continuous fragments with the underlying strata. This type of block is frequently fault-bounded and displays low deformation evidence. Glide blocks are part of the transported material detached from a paleoslope. These blocks are deformed and occasionally appear as “floating” fragments embedded within a chaotic matrix in the MTD. Glide blocks are used as kinematic indicators of the direction of deposition of MTDs. We evaluate these elements in a modern continental analog that resembles a similar setting for a better understanding of the slide occurrence. Geological feature: Glide blocks, North Carnarvon Basin, Australia Seismic appearance: Discrete angular blocks with internal reflectors Alternative interpretations: Differential dissolution in a mixed siliciclastic-carbonate environment Features with a similar appearance: Carbonate buildups, differential dissolution blocks Formation: Trealla Limestone Formation, North Carnarvon Basin Age: Early-Middle Miocene Location: Offshore Northwest Australia, North Carnarvon Basin Seismic data: Obtained from Western Australian Petroleum and Geothermal Information Management System, Draeck 3D seismic data set Analysis tools: Visualization software (Petrel 2019) and attribute performance software (AASPI 6.0)
The challenges of theory-software translation
Authors: Jay Caroline , Haines Robert , Katz Daniel S. , Carver Jeffrey C. , Gesing Sandra , Brandt Steven R. , Howison James , Dubey Anshu , Phillips James C. , Wan Hui , Turk Matthew J. 
Published: October 2020

Background: Software is now ubiquitous within research. In addition to the general challenges common to all software development projects, research software must also represent, manipulate, and provide data for complex theoretical constructs. Ensuring this process of theory-software translation is robust is essential to maintaining the integrity of the science resulting from it, and yet there has been little formal recognition or exploration of the challenges associated with it. Methods: We thematically analyse the outputs of the discussion sessions at the Theory-Software Translation Workshop 2019, where academic researchers and research software engineers from a variety of domains, and with particular expertise in high performance computing, explored the process of translating between scientific theory and software. Results: We identify a wide range of challenges to implementing scientific theory in research software and using the resulting data and models for the advancement of knowledge. We categorise these within the emergent themes of design, infrastructure, and culture, and map them to associated research questions. Conclusions: Systematically investigating how software is constructed and its outputs used within science has the potential to improve the robustness of research software and accelerate progress in its development. We propose that this issue be examined within a new research area of theory-software translation, which would aim to significantly advance both knowledge and scientific practice.
How accessible is healthcare for single adults experiencing long-term homelessness and complex needs? A realist evaluation protocol
Authors: Siersbaek Rikke , Ford John , Ní Cheallaigh Clíona , Burke Sara , Thomas Steve 
Published: October 2020

Background: Over the last several years, homelessness has increased in Ireland and across Europe. Rates have recently declined since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but it is unclear whether emergency housing measures will remain in place permanently. Populations experiencing long-term homelessness face a higher burden of multi-morbidity at an earlier age than housed populations and have poorer health outcomes. However, this population also has more difficulty accessing appropriate health services. A realist review by the authors found that important health system contexts which impact access are resourcing, training, funding cycles, health system fragmentation, health system goals, how care is organised, culture, leadership and flexibility of care delivery. Using a realist evaluation approach, this research will explore and refine key system-level factors, highlighted in our realist review, in a local health care system. Aim: The aim of this study is to understand how funding procedures and health system performance management impact service settings, staff, providers and their ability to make services accessible to populations experiencing homelessness. Methods: A realist evaluation will be undertaken to explain how funding and health system performance management impact healthcare accessibility for populations experiencing homelessness. Data will be collected using qualitative and realist interview techniques and focus group methodology. Secondary data such as policy documents and budgets will utilised. The analysis will follow Pawson and Tilley’s iterative phases starting with building an Initial programme theory, then data collection, data analysis, synthesis and finally building a refined programme theory. Conclusion: Building on a realist review conducted by the same research team, this study will further test and refine findings that explain how health system factors impact healthcare accessibility for populations experiencing homelessness. The study has the potential to inform policy makers, health planners and managers of contextual factors that can be modified to increase healthcare accessibility.
Sensitive detection of NO using a compact portable CW DFB-QCL-based WMS sensor
Authors: Cui Haibin , Wang Fei , Huang Qunxing , Yan Jianhua , Cen Kefa 
Published: October 2020

This paper introduces a compact and portable sensor based on mid-infrared absorption spectroscopy for NO detection employing a room-temperature continuous wave (CW) distributed feedback quantum cascade laser (DFB-QCL) emitting at

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100  Gbps/λ PON downstream O- and C-band alternatives using direct-detection and linear-impairment equalization [Invited]
Authors: Torres-Ferrera Pablo , Wang Haoyi , Ferrero Valter , Gaudino Roberto 
Published: October 2020

The future-generation passive optical network (PON) physical layer, targeting 100 Gbps/wavelength, will have to deal with severe optoelectronics bandwidth and chromatic dispersion limitations. In this paper, largely extending our Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2020 invited paper, we review 100 Gbps/wavelength PON downstream alternatives over standard single-mode fiber in the O- and C-bands, analyzing three modulation formats (PAM-4, partial-response PAM-4, and PAM-8), two types of direct-detection receivers (APD- and SOA

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PIN-based), and three digital reception strategies (unequalized, feed-forward equalized, and decision-feedback equalized). We evaluate by means of simulations the performance of these alternatives under different optoelectronics bandwidth and dispersion scenarios, identifying O-band feasible solutions able to reach 20 km of fiber and an optical path loss of at least 29 dB over a wide wavelength range of operation. Finally, we compare two digitally precompensated modulation schemes that are highly tolerant of chromatic dispersion, showing a possible extension to C-band operation, preserving direct-detection and linear-impairment equalization at the optical network unit side.
Resolution-enhanced intensity diffraction tomography in high numerical aperture label-free microscopy
Authors: Li Jiaji , Matlock Alex , Li Yunzhe , Chen Qian , Tian Lei , Zuo Chao 
Published: October 2020

We propose label-free and motion-free resolution-enhanced intensity diffraction tomography (reIDT) recovering the 3D complex refractive index distribution of an object. By combining an annular illumination strategy with a high numerical aperture (NA) condenser, we achieve near-diffraction-limited lateral resolution of 346 nm and axial resolution of 1.2  μm over

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volume. Our annular pattern matches the system’s maximum NA to reduce the data requirement to 48 intensity frames. The reIDT system is directly built on a standard commercial microscope with a simple LED array source and condenser lens adds-on, and promises broad applications for natural biological imaging with minimal hardware modifications. To test the capabilities of our technique, we present the 3D complex refractive index reconstructions on an absorptive USAF resolution target and Henrietta Lacks (HeLa) and HT29 human cancer cells. Our work provides an important step in intensity-based diffraction tomography toward high-resolution imaging applications.
Flameless errekuntzak klima aldaketaren aurka
Authors: Romero-Anton Naiara , Martin-Eskudero Koldobika , Del-Portillo-Valdés Luis Alfonso 
Published: October 2020

Gaur egun klima aldaketaren inguruan daukagun egoera hobetzeko, energia kontsumoa murriztu behar da eta teknologia eraginkorrak eta emisiorik gabekoak suspertu behar dira. Nahiz eta energia berriztagarrien alde apustu egin, gaur egungo datuen arabera, bai gaur egun zein etorkizunean erregai fosilen kontsumoa energia primarioa izango da. Egoera honen aurrean erregai fosiletan oinarritzen diren teknologiei buruz ikerkuntzak egitea beharrezkoa da, teknologia berderantz bideratzeko. Klima aldaketari aurre egiteko flameless errekuntza garatu da. Flameless errekuntza produktuen aerodinamikan oinarritzen da, eta horiek birzirkulatuz erreaktiboak diluitu egiten dira. Horri esker O2-aren kontzentrazioa murrizten da labeko gar tenperatura murriztuz. NOx gasen emisioak tenperaturarekin erlazionatuta daudenez, labe tenperatura murriztean, NOx emisioak murrizten dira. Gainera, produktuen birzirkulazioaren bitartez erreaktiboak aurreberotzen badira, energia eraginkortasuna hobetzen da. Teknologia berri horrek aplikazio zuzena izan dezake tenperatura altuko labe eta galdaretan; adibidez, potentzia termikoko instalazioetan, findegietan, industria kimikoan, zeramika, beira, zementu eta altzairu lantegietan, NOx emisioak eta energia kontsumoa murriztuz. Flameless teknologia hobeto ulertzeko helburuarekin ikertzaileak Fluido Dinamika Konputazionala (FDK)-ren bitartez esperimentuak eta simulazioak egiten ari dira. FDK programan dauden modeloekin ohiko errekuntzaren ezaugarriak zehaztasunez simula daitezke (bero transferentzia, jariakinen mekanika, erradiazio termikoa, erreakzio kimikoak eta turbulentzia-kimika interakzioa), baina ez flameless errekuntza, erreaktiboen diluzioa kontuan hartzen ez delako. Hori dela eta beste modelo berri batzuk garatu behar dira.
Diziplina Anitzeko PBL-a Ingeniaritzan: esperientzia bat Software Ingeniaritza eta Datu-baseak Irakasgaietan
Authors: Armendariz Anaje , Azanza Maider , Berges Idoia 
Published: October 2020

Azken urteetan aldaketa asko izan dira hezkuntza arloko maila guztietan, haur hezkuntzatik hasi eta unibertsitateraino. Unibertsitatean ohikoa zen 200 ikasleko eskolak egokitzea, batez ere teoriaren irakaskuntzari zuzenduta zeudenak. Gaur egun, ordea, ikasle kopurua askoz ere txikiagoa da eta eskolak askoz ere praktikoagoak. Honek aukera ematen du metodologia ezberdinak aplikatu ahal izateko, Project Based Learning (PBL) izenekoa adibidez, non ikasleek edukiak proiektu baten garapenaren bitartez barneratzen dituzten. Metodologia hori aplikatuz 2017/2018 ikasturtean diziplina anitzeko proba pilotu bat egin zen Bilboko Ingeniaritza Eskolako Kudeaketaren eta Informazio Sistemen Informatikaren Ingeniaritzako graduko Software Ingeniaritza eta Datu-baseak irakasgaien artean, proiektu amankomun bat zehazki. Artikulu honetan azaltzen da esperientzia zein izan zen eta zer ondorio atera ziren handik.
CHILD BEDTIME HISTORY FOR GROWN UP PEOPLE: RACE, RACISM AND POWER IN BRAZILIAN HISTORY
Authors: Santana Lousana de Jesus , Purificação Marcelo , Catarino Elisângela Maura , Ferreira Denilra Mendes , Bessa Akira de Alencar Borges 
Published: October 2020

Abstract: The history of blacks in Brazil is “a story to rock great people” as it is referred to by the 2019 plot of the Samba School Estação Primeira de Mangueira. Seen and told from the historical perspective and the interest of a layer of society, when we hear the history of black people in Brazil, we understand the dangers and the contours of a “unique history”. When we try to strip the lines of this story, we understand the strength, the weight and the power of the expression “Brazilian racism”. This study is characterized as bibliographic, developed from reading reviews. It aims to provoke a discussion about race, racism and power relations in Brazil. Keywords: Race; Racism; Power.
Acute Ischemic Colitis due to Oral Phenylephrine
Authors: El-Alali Emran , Alhmoud Tarik 
Published: October 2020

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Oral phenylephrine is a commonly used over-the-counter nasal decongestant drug. It is usually taken for symptomatic relief (in combination drug products) for upper respiratory tract infections, allergic rhinitis, or sinusitis. Adverse cardiovascular effects of intravenous phenylephrine, including organ ischemia, are well known; however, oral phenylephrine is rarely associated with significant adverse effects. We describe the first case of acute ischemic colitis in a young patient due to over-the-counter oral phenylephrine, which was taken as a nasal decongestant. We reviewed the literature of colonic ischemia related to the use of systemic nasal decongestants phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine.