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Long-term quality of life improvement for chronic intractable back and leg pain patients using spinal cord stimulation: 12-month results from the SENZA-RCT
Authors: Amirdelfan Kasra , Yu Cong , Doust Matthew W. , Gliner Bradford E. , Morgan Donna M. , Kapural Leonardo , Vallejo Ricardo , Sitzman B. Todd , Yearwood Thomas L. , Bundschu Richard , Yang Thomas , Benyamin Ramsin , Burgher Abram H. , Brooks Elizabeth S. , Powell Ashley A. , Subbaroyan Jeyakumar 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Purpose
Chronic axial low-back pain is a debilitating disorder that impacts all aspects of an afflicted individual’s life. Effective, durable treatments have historically been elusive. Interventional therapies, such as spinal cord stimulation (SCS), have shown limited efficacy at best. Recently, a novel treatment, 10 kHz SCS, has demonstrated superior pain relief compared with traditional SCS in a randomized controlled trial (RCT). In this manuscript, we report on the long-term improvements in quality of life (QoL) outcomes for subjects enrolled in this study.

Methods
A prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial (SENZA-RCT) was conducted. Patients with both chronic back and leg pain were enrolled and randomized (1:1) into 10 kHz SCS or traditional SCS treatment groups. A total of 171 subjects received a permanent SCS device implant. QoL and functionality measures were collected up to 12 months. The device remote control utilization, which is an indication of patient interaction with the device for adjustments, was collected at 24-month post-implantation.

Results
At 12 months, a higher proportion of 10 kHz SCS subjects had marked improvement of their disability (Oswestry Disability Index) to a “moderate” or “minimal” impact on their daily function versus the control group. The subjects also reported better improvement in the Global Assessment of Functioning, Clinician Global Impression of Change, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire, compared to traditional SCS subjects. The 10 kHz SCS subjects also reported far higher rates of both driving and sleeping with their device turned on, as well as reduced reliance on their programmers to adjust therapy settings.

Conclusions
In addition to superior pain relief, 10 kHz SCS provides long-term improvements in quality of life and functionality for subjects with chronic low-back and leg pain. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01609972).
Influence of Heat Treatment on Defect Structures in Single-Crystalline Blade Roots Studied by X-ray Topography and Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy
Authors: Krawczyk Jacek , Bogdanowicz Włodzimierz , Hanc-Kuczkowska Aneta , Tondos Anna , Sieniawski Jan 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Single-crystalline superalloy CMSX-4 is studied in the as-cast state and after heat treatment, with material being taken from turbine blade castings. The effect of the heat treatment on the defect structure of the root area near the selector/root connection is emphasized. Multiscale analysis is performed to correlate results obtained by X-ray topography and positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS). Electron microscopy observations were also carried out to characterize the inhomogeneity in dendritic structure. The X-ray topography was used to compare defects of the misorientation nature, occurring in as-cast and treated states. The type and concentration of defects before and after heat treatment in different root areas were determined using the PALS method, which enables voids, mono-vacancies, and dislocations to be taken into account. In this way, differences in the concentration of defects caused by heat treatment are rationalized.
Qualitätskriterien forensischer Ambulanzen des Strafvollzugs
Authors: Schwarze C. , Voß T. , Kliesch O. , Bauer A. , Braunisch S. , Feil M. G. , Fellmann H. , von Franqué F. , Freese R. , Gretenkord Y. , Huchzermeier C. , Jückstock V. , Klemm T. , Kroon-Heinzen H. , Martin R. , Pitzing J. , Wegner K. , Zisterer-Schick M. 
Published: June 2018

Zusammenfassung
Mit dem Gesetz zur Reform der Führungsaufsicht 2007 wurde forensische Nachsorge sowohl für ehemalige Patienten aus dem Maßregelvollzug als auch für Straffällige aus dem Justizvollzug verbindlich etabliert. Im Lauf der vergangenen zehn Jahre entstanden somit bundesweit forensische Ambulanzen des Strafvollzugs, welche den gesetzlichen Auftrag zu Behandlung und Betreuung entlassener Straffälliger länderspezifisch umsetzen. Hierbei handelt es sich teils um neu gegründete Ambulanzen, teils um bereits lange in der Behandlung von straffälligen Menschen tätige Einrichtungen, die ihr bisheriges Angebot um die Betreuung von Menschen unter Führungsaufsicht erweiterten. Diese heterogenen Ambulanzen haben sich seit einigen Jahren in einem jährlich stattfindenden fachlichen Austausch bundesweit vernetzt und Gemeinsamkeiten, Unterschiede und Besonderheiten in der Umsetzung des gesetzlichen Auftrags diskutiert. Angestoßen von der Diskussion um Mindeststandards in forensisch-psychiatrischen Nachsorgeambulanzen des Maßregelvollzugs 2014 entwickelte diese Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der forensischen Ambulanzen des Strafvollzug Qualitätskriterien, die trotz verschiedener Länder- und Trägerspezifika gemeinsame inhaltliche und formale Parameter erfolgreicher ambulanter Behandlung zur Deliktprävention fokussieren. Der Artikel stellt das Ergebnis dieses Diskussionsprozesses mit den verabschiedeten Qualitätskriterien in den Kategorien Struktur‑, Prozess- und Ergebnisqualität vor.
Navigation modes, operation methods, observation scales and background options in UI design for high learning performance in VR-based architectural applications
Authors: Sun Chengyu , Hu Wei , Xu Diqiong 
Published: June 2018

AbstractVirtual Reality (VR) technologies have been widely applied to the field of architecture education because of its unique immersion. There have been many researches on hardware and platform development in the world. However, there are relatively few on User Interface (UI) design. This is a study of UI design in VR applications applied in architectural education, which aims to improve users' learning performance. Through a previous study and other scholars' researches, four key factors have been extracted from the challenges of UI design in VR applications: navigation modes, operation methods, observation scales and background options. A set of experiments were conducted based on correlation analysis with 120 students of these four factors and learning performance. It is concluded that fishing mode with instantaneous movement is preferred rather than flying mode in HTC Vive navigation; the way of direct grasp in virtual operation performs better than the way of using an operational proxy in virtual construction process; a virtual observation scale close to body-and-mockup in real world performs best; contribution of a background environment in VR is not as significant as expected. In brief, the learning performances in a VR platform vary greatly with different UI designs.Highlights With different UI designs, the learning performances in VR vary greatly. In HTC Vive navigation, fishing mode is preferred rather than flying mode. Grasp method performs better than proxy method in virtual construction operations. A virtual observation scale close to body-and-mockup in real world performs best.
Development of a Decision Aid for Genital Gender-Affirming Surgery in Transmen
Authors: Özer Müjde , Pigot Garry L.S. , Bouman Mark-Bram , van de Grift Tim C. , Elfering Lian , van Mello Norah M. , Al-Itejawi Hoda H.M. , Buncamper Marlon E. , Mullender Margriet G. 
Published: June 2018

Abstract

Background
As genital gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is a demanding and life-changing intervention, transmen should be able to make choices about the surgical treatment based on outcomes that are most important to them, while taking into consideration the concomitant risks involved.

Aim
Develop a decision aid (DA) for genital surgery in transmen (DA-GST) that can assist both transmen and health care professionals (HCPs) in making a well-informed decision about the surgical treatment.

Methods
A qualitative focus group study was performed. 5 Focus groups were organized with both HCPs and transmen. These were led by an independent professional moderator. Data collected during these focus groups were analyzed to provide content for the DA.

Outcomes
To develop content for a DA-GST.

Results
Data collected during the focus groups related to the treatment options, information deemed relevant by transmen, and the arguments for or against each treatment option. Collected items were divided into the following themes: outcome, quality of life, environment, sexuality, and beliefs.

Clinical Implications
The tool will be useful in assisting both transmen and HCPs in the shared decision-making process regarding genital GAS by exploring which domains are most relevant for each specific individual.

Strengths & Limitations
This DA was developed according to an iterative participatory design approach to fit the needs of both transmen and HCPs. Issues that transmen find important and relevant pertaining to genital GAS were translated into arguments that were incorporated in the DA-GST. The study is limited by the group that had participated. Not all arguments for or against specific surgical options may be covered by the DA-GST.

Conclusion
An online DA was developed to support transmen with their decision-making process concerning all surgical options for removal of reproductive organs and genital GAS.
Nonoperative Management of a Severe Proximal Rectus Femoris Musculotendinous Injury in a Recreational Athlete: A Case Report
Authors: Park C. Kevin , Zlomislic Vinko , Du Jiang , Huang Brady K. , Chang Eric Y. , Chang Douglas G. 
Published: June 2018

AbstractThis report describes a severe injury to the proximal rectus femoris (RF) muscle in a 37‐year‐old recreational athlete. This injury is a relatively rare occurrence in both the general and elite athletic populations. Acute and long‐term imaging and functional outcomes are described. This athlete was able to return to full activity without surgical intervention. Follow‐up imaging demonstrated gross healing of both complete (or near complete) muscle and tendon tears.Level of EvidenceV
Septic Sacroiliitis in a 53‐Year‐Old Adult: A Case Report
Authors: Lou Jesse , Smith Eric B. , Mehnert Michael J. , Simon Jeremy I. 
Published: June 2018

AbstractA 53‐year‐old woman with no significant medical history presented with 10/10 right buttock pain that radiated to the right groin. With no reported recent injury, the absence of fever, and no identifiable risk factors, an infectious etiology, including septic sacroiliitis (SSI), is at the end spectrum of the differential. SSI is a rare condition with nonspecific findings that can lead to major complications, including death. To our knowledge, there are only 4 recent major literature reviews on SSI, with most cases reported to have at least 1 risk factor or clinical sign indicating the possibility of an infectious etiology. The patient reported in this case had no identifiable risk factors; therefore, high clinical suspicion is needed to prevent debilitating consequences from prolonged infection.Level of EvidenceV
Virtue Ethics and Natural Law Responses to Human Rights Quandaries in Business
Authors: SISON Alejo José G 
Published: June 2018

AbstractThis article is motivated by certain issues for which, in current Business and Human Rights (BHR) discourse, largely framed in terms of the Ruggie reports, no satisfactory solutions have been found to date. These quandaries refer to (a) foundational matters: the link between human rights law and ethics; (b) normative force: the obligatoriness of human rights claims on corporations; and (c) scope and content of human rights claims on corporations. Turning to the virtue ethics and natural law (VENL) tradition, we encounter the following possible responses: (a) positive laws, such as those concerning human rights, ultimately require a basis in natural law; (b) although the public use of the coercive force of law belongs to the state alone, its private use by non-state actors such as individuals and corporations may be legitimate in some cases; and (c) practical wisdom is necessary in the proper interpretation and implementation of human rights claims on corporations, taking into account relevant contingencies. The blending of BHR discourse with the VENL tradition is best captured in modern Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Although historically CST has adopted the VENL language, engagement with social issues in the modern world has enabled it to reach an understanding with rights theory as well, particularly in connection with business and the economy.
Analysis and construction status of SG-II 5PW laser facility
Authors: Zhu Jianqiang , Xie Xinglong , Sun Meizhi , Kang Jun , Yang Qingwei , Guo Ailin , Zhu Haidong , Zhu Ping , Gao Qi , Liang Xiao , Cui Ziruo , Yang Shunhua , Zhang Cheng , Lin Zunqi 
Published: June 2018

We present a recent progress of the SG-II 5PW facility, which designed a multi-petawatt ultrashort pulse laser based on optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification (OPCPA). The prior two optical parametric amplifiers have been accomplished and chirped pulses with an energy of 49.7 J and a full-width-at-half-maximum (FWHM) spectrum bandwidth of 85 nm have been achieved. In the PW-scale optical parametric amplification (OPA), with the pump pulse that has an energy of 118 J from the second harmonic generation of the SG-II 7th beam, the pump-to-signal conversion efficiency is up to 41.9%, which to the best of our knowledge is the highest among all of the reported values for OPCPA systems. The compressed pulse is higher than 37 J in 21 fs (1.76 PW), and the focal spot is ${\sim}10~\unicode[STIX]{x03BC}\text{m}$ after the closed-loop corrections by the adaptive optics. Limited by the repetition of the pump laser, the SG-II 5PW facility operates one shot per hour. It has successfully been employed for high energy physics experiments.
An experimental decomposition of nonlinear forces on a surface-piercing column: Stokes-type expansions of the force harmonics
Authors: Chen L. F. , Zang J. , Taylor P. H. , Sun L. , Morgan G. C. J. , Grice J. , Orszaghova J. , Tello Ruiz M. 
Published: June 2018

Wave loading on marine structures is the major external force to be considered in the design of such structures. The accurate prediction of the nonlinear high-order components of the wave loading has been an unresolved challenging problem. In this paper, the nonlinear harmonic components of hydrodynamic forces on a bottom-mounted vertical cylinder are investigated experimentally. A large number of experiments were conducted in the Danish Hydraulic Institute shallow water wave basin on the cylinder, both on a flat bed and a sloping bed, as part of a European collaborative research project. High-quality data sets for focused wave groups have been collected for a wide range of wave conditions. The high-order harmonic force components are separated by applying the ‘phase-inversion’ method to the measured force time histories for a crest focused wave group and the same wave group inverted. This separation method is found to work well even for locally violent nearly-breaking waves formed from bidirectional wave pairs. It is also found that the $n$th-harmonic force scales with the $n$th power of the envelope of both the linear undisturbed free-surface elevation and the linear force component in both time variation and amplitude. This allows estimation of the higher-order harmonic shapes and time histories from knowledge of the linear component alone. The experiments also show that the harmonic structure of the wave loading on the cylinder is virtually unaltered by the introduction of a sloping bed, depending only on the local wave properties at the cylinder. Furthermore, our new experimental results reveal that for certain wave cases the linear loading is actually less than 40 % of the total wave loading and the high-order harmonics contribute more than 60 % of the loading. The significance of this striking new result is that it reveals the importance of high-order nonlinear wave loading on offshore structures and means that such loading should be considered in their design.
Interaction of fluvial and eolian sedimentation processes, and response to climate change since the last glacial in a semiarid environment along the Yellow River
Authors: Wang Xianyan , Ma Junfei , Yi Shuangwen , Vandenberghe Jef , Dai Yan , Lu Huayu 
Published: June 2018

AbstractInteractions of fluvial and eolian processes are prominent in dryland environments and can significantly change Earth surface morphology. Here, we report on sediment records of eolian and fluvial interactions since the last glacial period, in the semiarid area of northwest China, at the limit of the Southeast Asian monsoon. Sediment sequences of last glacial and Holocene terraces of the Yellow River are composed of channel gravels, overlain by flood sands, eolian dunes, and flood loams. These sequences, dated by optically stimulated luminescence, record interlinks between fluvial and eolian processes and their response to climate change. Sedimentologic structures and grain-size analysis show flood loams, consisting of windblown sediment, deposited from floodwater suspended sediment. The gravel and sand were deposited during cold periods. During transitions from cold to warm phases, the river incised, and dunes were formed by deflation of channel and floodplain deposits (>70 and 21–16 ka). Dunes also formed at ~0.8 ka, probably after human intervention. After dune formation, flood loam covered dunes without erosion during peak discharges at the beginning of the subsequent warm period. The fluctuations of the Southeast Asian monsoon as a moisture-transporting agent have perhaps been the driving force for interactions between fluvial and eolian processes in this semiarid environment.
Sensor-based, time-critical mobility of autonomous robots in cluttered spaces: a harmonic potential approach
Authors: Masoud Ahmad A. , Al-Shaikhi Ali 
Published: June 2018

SUMMARYThis paper suggests an integrated navigation system for an unmanned ground vehicle operating in an unknown cluttered environment. The navigator supports time-critical mobility making it possible for a mobile robot to reach a target from the first attempt without the need for a dedicated exploration and mapping stage. The robot only uses necessary and sufficient egocentric local sensory data collected on its way to the target. The construction of the navigation structure revolves around key properties of the harmonic potential field approach to motion planning. The robot's trajectory is well-behaved and direct-to-the-goal. It contains only the minimum number of detours necessary to accommodate the sensory data and maintain the robot in a safe, goal-oriented state. The navigation structure is developed and its theoretical basis is explained. Extensive experimental validation of its properties and performance is carried-out using the X80 robotic platform.
Body weight and BMI percentiles for children in the South-East Asian Nutrition Surveys (SEANUTS)
Authors: Sandjaja Sandjaja , Poh Bee Koon , Rojroongwasinkul Nipa , Le Nguyen Bao Khanh , Soekatri Moesijanti , Wong Jyh Eiin , Boonpraderm Atitada , Huu Chinh Nguyen , Deurenberg Paul , Manios Yannis 
Published: June 2018

AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to (i) calculate body-weight- and BMI-for-age percentile values for children aged 0·5–12 years participating in the South-East Asian Nutrition Survey (SEANUTS); (ii) investigate whether the pooled (i.e. including all countries) SEANUTS weight- and BMI-for-age percentile values can be used for all SEANUTS countries instead of country-specific ones; and (iii) examine whether the pooled SEANUTS percentile values differ from the WHO growth references.DesignBody weight and length/height were measured. The LMS method was used for calculating smoothened body-weight- and BMI-for-age percentile values. The standardized site effect (SSE) values were used for identifying large differences (i.e.
$\left| {{\rm SSE}} \right|$
>0·5) between the pooled SEANUTS sample and the remaining pooled SEANUTS samples after excluding one single country each time, as well as with WHO growth references.SettingMalaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.SubjectsData from 14 202 eligible children.ResultsThe SSE derived from the comparisons of the percentile values between the pooled and the remaining pooled SEANUTS samples were indicative of small/acceptable (i.e.
$\left| {{\rm SSE}} \right|$
≤0·5) differences. In contrast, the comparisons of the pooled SEANUTS sample with WHO revealed large differences in certain percentiles.ConclusionsThe findings of the present study support the use of percentile values derived from the pooled SEANUTS sample for evaluating the weight status of children in each SEANUTS country. Nevertheless, large differences were observed in certain percentiles values when SEANUTS and WHO reference values were compared.
Association of parental investment of time and cost in food provisioning with adherence to dietary guidelines for the consumption of fruits, vegetables and non-core foods in pre-schoolers
Authors: Lee Si Xian Jasmine , Burrows Tracy , Yoong Serene , Wyse Rebecca 
Published: June 2018

AbstractObjectiveTo assess whether parent-reported time and cost for provision of food is associated with consumption of fruits, vegetables and non-core foods in pre-schoolers.DesignCross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the Healthy Habits randomised controlled trial. Two subscales of the Children’s Dietary Questionnaire (CDQ) were used to assess fruit and vegetable, and non-core food consumption.SettingThirty pre-schools in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.SubjectsParents (n 396) with a child aged 3–5 years attending a participating pre-school were recruited. Parents needed to reside with that child for at least four days per week and have primary responsibility for providing meals and snacks to their child.ResultsSixty-three per cent of children had a parent-reported subscale score indicating adherence to dietary guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake, while 64% of children had a subscale score indicating they were exceeding dietary guidelines for non-core foods. Regression models revealed significant positive associations between higher CDQ scores for non-core foods (indicating higher consumption levels) and minutes that parents spent preparing food (P=0·032 and 0·025) and amount spent on purchasing food (P=0·043 and 0·020). The magnitude of the effects was small (estimate=0·003 and 0·001).ConclusionsTime and cost spent by parents on provision of food was not significantly associated with child fruit and vegetable consumption. Further explorations into time spent on food preparation and cost of food procurement are warranted to help address the increased consumption of non-core foods by pre-school children.
Victims of Domestic Violence in Shelters: Impacts on Women and Children
Authors: Fernández-González Liria , Calvete Esther , Orue Izaskun , Mauri Alice 
Published: June 2018

AbstractThe aim of this study was to examine the impact of domestic violence (DV) on women and their children. The records of women who were admitted to one of two types of shelter (an emergency shelter [n = 834] and a medium-long stay shelter [n = 84]) for victims of DV in Bizkaia (Spain) from 2006–2015 were analyzed. The results showed that up to 80% of the women had mental health problems. In about 20% of cases, a problematic mother-child relationship was identified. Inadequate parenting was present in around 35% of cases. Around 80–90% of the children had witnessed the abuse suffered by their mother, and more than half had been direct victims of some type of abuse. The findings point to actions that shelters can take to address the needs of DV victims. They also highlight the need for separate interventions targeting the needs of children, as well as mothers.