bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Diet change from a system combining total mixed ration and pasture to confinement system (total mixed ration) on milk production and composition, blood biochemistry and behavior of dairy cows
Authors: Grille Lucía , Adrien Maria L. , Olmos Mara , Chilibroste Pablo , Damián Juan P. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThis study aimed to determine if a diet change from a mixed system to a confinement system affects the milk production and composition, behavior and blood biochemistry of dairy cows. Cows were assigned randomly to one of the two treatments: cows fed with TMR (total‐mixed‐ration) (confined) throughout the period group fed TMR (GTMR, n = 15) and cows that changed their diet from pasture plus TMR to exclusive TMR at 70 ± 14 DIM (GCHD, n = 15). GTMR cows produced more milk and greater lactose and protein yield before the change of diet than GCHD cows (p ≤ .01), but these differences disappeared after the change. GCHD cows decreased the frequency of rumination and lying from before to after the change (p ≤ .03), but in GTMR cows no changes were observed. After diet change, GCHD cows had lower frequency of rumination and lying than GTMR cows (p ≤ .02). Before the change, GCHD cows had greater NEFA (non esterified fatty acids) concentrations than GTMR cows (p = .002). Abrupt change from a mixed system to a confined system was favorable on blood biochemical and milk variables of dairy cows. However, in relation to behavior, the cows expressed difficulties to adapt quickly to the abrupt change of system.
Crisponi/cold‐induced sweating syndrome: Differential diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment concepts
Authors: Buers Insa , Persico Ivana , Schöning Lara , Nitschke Yvonne , Di Rocco Maja , Loi Angela , Sahi Puneet Kaur , Utine Gulen Eda , Bayraktar‐Tanyeri Bilge , Zampino Giuseppe , Crisponi Giangiorgio , Rutsch Frank , Crisponi Laura 
Published: September 2019

AbstractCrisponi/cold‐induced sweating syndrome (CS/CISS) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by hyperthermia, camptodactyly, feeding and respiratory difficulties often leading to sudden death in the neonatal period. The affected individuals who survived the first critical years of life, develop cold‐induced sweating and scoliosis in early childhood. The disease is caused by variants in the CRLF1 or in the CLCF1 gene. Both proteins form a heterodimeric complex that acts on cells expressing the ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor (CNTFR). CS/CISS belongs to the family of “CNTFR‐related disorders” showing a similar clinical phenotype. Recently, variants in other genes, including KLHL7, NALCN, MAGEL2 and SCN2A, previously linked to other diseases, have been associated with a CS/CISS‐like phenotype. Therefore, retinitis pigmentosa and Bohring‐Optiz syndrome‐like (KLHL7), Congenital contractures of the limbs and face, hypotonia, and developmental delay syndrome (NALCN), Chitayat‐Hall/Schaaf‐Yang syndrome (MAGEL2), and early infantile epileptic encephalopathy‐11 syndrome (SCN2A) all share an overlapping phenotype with CS/CISS, especially in the neonatal period. This review aims to summarize the existing literature on CS/CISS, focusing on the current state of differential diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment concepts in order to achieve an accurate and rapid diagnosis. This will improve patient management and enable specific treatments for the affected individuals.
Winter virus season impact on acute dyspnoea in the emergency department
Authors: Christiaens Hanae , Charpentier Sandrine , Houze‐Cerfon Charles‐Henri , Balen Frederic 
Published: September 2019

AbstractObjectiveTo compare the epidemiology of dyspnoea presented to emergency departments (EDs) during and of winter virus season (WVS).MethodsThis is a monocentric retrospective cohort study. All patients attending to the ED of the Rangueil University Hospital (Toulouse, France) for dyspnoea in September 2016 (off WVS period) and January 2017 (during WVS period) were included. The primary endpoint was the final diagnosis. The patients' medical profiles, care duration, seriousness and futures were studied as secondary endpoints.ResultsA total of 395 patients were studied: 125 patients during off‐peak influenza season and 270 patients during the peak influenza season. The incidence of patients attending because of dyspnoea increased significantly during WVS (4.2% of ED presentations during the off WVS period versus 8.4% during the WVS period, P < 0.001). Patients attending the ED because of dyspnoea during WVS period were significantly older with more extensive medical backgrounds and more serious diseases. Most of those patients were hospitalized (54%), and largely in the geriatrics department.ConclusionThe incidence of patients attending because of dyspnoea doubled during the WVS period, with patients who were older and had more complex histories. This time‐consuming population largely requires hospitalization and may be one of the causes of the emergency department's overcrowding during epidemics.
Minimum absolute graft weight of 650 g predicts a good outcome in living donor liver transplant despite a graft recipient body weight ratio of less than 0.8
Authors: Agarwal Shaleen , Selvakumar Naganathan , Rajasekhar Kandagaddala , Dey Rajesh , Verma Sapana , Gupta Subhash 
Published: September 2019

AbstractIn living donor liver transplant (LDLT), it is recommended to have a minimum graft recipient body weight ratio (GRBWR) 0.8 for good outcomes. Recent reports have, however, shown that good outcomes can be obtained even with GRBWR less than 0.8. We hypothesized that in patients receiving a graft with GRWR less than 0.8 absolute graft weight rather than GRBWR may be more relevant for predicting good outcome. Early post‐transplant outcomes were assessed in adult patients undergoing elective right lobe LDLT. Patients were categorized as having good (survival) or poor (mortality) outcome. A ROC curve was drawn based on their graft weights and a cutoff value that provided the highest sensitivity and specificity for a good outcome was chosen. 147 patients received right lobe grafts with GRBWR less than 0.8. The 90‐day mortality rate was 13.6% (n = 20). AUROC was 67.7%. Graft weight cutoff of 643 g gave the best combination of sensitivity (51.2%) and specificity (77.8%). There were 15 (19.4%) deaths in group with graft weight less than 643 g compared to 5 (7.1%) patients with graft weight 643 g or above. This cutoff value of 643 g (rounded of to 650 g) gave a positive predictive value (PPV) of 94%.
Predictive value of transmitral A‐wave acceleration time for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Authors: Akilli Hakan , Aribas Alpay , İcli Abdullah , Tatar Sefa , Gurbuz Ahmet Seyfeddin 
Published: September 2019

AbstractBackgroundIt has been shown that transmitral A‐wave (TMAW) is affected in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), and decreased left atrial contractions cause a decrease in the TMAW velocity. The relationship between TMAW acceleration time (TMAW‐AccT) and PAF is unknown. In this study, the predictive value of TMAW‐AccT for PAF was investigated.MethodsSeventy PAF patients (mean age: 57.8 ± 11.0 years) and 70 control patients (mean age: 58.1 ± 10.5 years) were included in the study. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed in sinus rhythm in all patients. For TMAW‐AccT, the time between the basal point of the A‐wave and the highest point reached was measured.ResultsTransmitral A‐wave ‐AccT was significantly longer in the PAF group than the control group (TMAW‐AccT; 88.5 ± 18.1 vs 77.2 ± 16.4 ms, P = .000, respectively). The left atrial diameter and the left atrial volume index were similar between the groups (P = .07, P = .18, respectively). According to a multivariate logistic regression analysis, the TMAW‐AccT (OR: 1.02, 95% confidence interval 1.02–1.07, P < .001) was a predictor of PAF. A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed a cutoff value of TMAW‐AccT of >82 ms (sensitivity: 65.7%, specificity: 64.3%, positive predictive value: 64.8%, negative predictive value: 65.2%).ConclusionTransmitral A‐wave‐AccT can be used as an early marker in detecting PAF without dilated left atrium.
The effect of social and ecological factors on the time budget of wild vervet monkeys
Authors: Canteloup Charlotte , Borgeaud Christèle , Wubs Matthias , van de Waal Erica 
Published: September 2019

AbstractAnimals often have a limited time to perform different fitness‐enhancing activities, such as the trade‐off between socializing versus foraging in group‐living species. Many previous studies have focused on how ecological and social factors influence activity budget at the individual or group level in various species. However, few primate studies have focused on multiple study groups living within a similar habitat. Here, we analyse group, season and sex effects on the individual activity budget of wild vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) living in four groups with overlapping home ranges. Generally, our findings support previous studies on primates. Our results indicate that intragroup competition may force larger groups to spend more time feeding and less time resting. We also found that seasonal variation, and therefore food availability, has a strong influence on the monkeys’ activity budget. Females, which are the philopatric sex in vervet monkeys, spent more time socializing while, in general, males spent more time resting. However, we did not find any difference on the time spent socializing between groups. Since there is evidence that not only time constraints and habitat quality but also group size influence individual behaviours and ultimately group living, we advise that future studies should focus on multiple groups of the same species living in the same habitat in order to better understand how all these variables are interlinked.
Complete upper airway collapse and apnoea during tethered swimming in horses
Authors: Jones S. , Franklin S. , Martin C. , Steel C. 
Published: September 2019

SummaryBackgroundThere is limited knowledge of the breathing strategy and impact on the patency of the upper respiratory tract (URT) in swimming horses.ObjectivesTo describe the respiratory responses and endoscopic appearance of the URT during tethered swimming in horses.Study designProspective descriptive study.MethodsTen race‐fit horses, with no history of URT obstruction, were examined during tethered swimming. Endoscopic examination, heart rate, sound recordings and above and below water video recordings were obtained. Plasma lactate concentration was measured before and 5 min after swimming and tracheal endoscopy was performed 30 min after exercise to assess for presence of blood or mucus. Four horses also underwent endoscopy during exercise on the track.ResultsMean (±s.d.) breathing frequency was 28 ± 5 breaths/min during swimming, with a brief inspiration (mean ± s.d. TI = 0.51 ± 0.08 s), followed by a period of apnoea (1.59 ± 0.53 s) and then a short, forced expiration (TE = 0.42 ± 0.5 s). During apnoea all horses exhibited complete collapse of the URT including closure of the external nares, nasopharynx and rima glottidis (with bilateral adduction of the arytenoid cartilages and vocal folds) and, in two horses, epiglottic retroversion. No horses had URT collapse during overground exercise. Locomotor‐respiratory coupling was not observed during swimming. Median (IQR) plasma lactate post swim was 4.71 mmol/L (2.08–8.09 mmol/L) vs 0.68 mmol/L (0.65–0.71 mmol/L) preswim. Post swim endoscopy revealed grade 1 exercise‐induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH) in 2 horses. Median mucus grade was 1 (range 0–3).Main limitationsOverground endoscopy was not performed in all horses.ConclusionsHorses experienced complete URT collapse associated with post inspiratory apnoea when swimming. The reason for this is unknown but may be to aid buoyancy or associated with the mammalian dive response – a survival reflex to preserve oxygen stores and prevent water entering the lungs.
Extended vertical lists for temporal pattern mining from multivariate time series
Authors: Kocheturov Anton , Momcilovic Petar , Bihorac Azra , Pardalos Panos M. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractIn this paper, the problem of mining complex temporal patterns in the context of multivariate time series is considered. A new method called the Fast Temporal Pattern Mining with Extended Vertical Lists is introduced. The method is based on an extension of the level‐wise property, which requires a more complex pattern to start at positions within a record where all of the subpatterns of the pattern start. The approach is built around a novel data structure called the Extended Vertical List that tracks positions of the first state of the pattern inside records and links them to appropriate positions of a specific subpattern of the pattern called the prefix. Extensive computational results indicate that the new method performs significantly faster than the previous version of the algorithm for Temporal Pattern Mining; however, the increase in speed comes at the expense of increased memory usage.
Psychological Resources, Constructive Conflict Management Behaviors, and Depressive Symptoms: A Dyadic Analysis
Authors: Lee Seonhwa , King Victoria , Wickrama Kandauda K. A. S. , O'Neal Catherine Walker 
Published: September 2019

This study investigated the longitudinal associations between mastery, conflict management behaviors, and depressive symptoms using an actor–partner interdependence model with 371 middle‐aged couples over a span of 24 years. Results indicated that for both husbands and wives, individuals who possessed higher levels of mastery generally displayed more constructive conflict management behaviors during marital conflicts in middle years. In turn, individuals with more constructive behaviors averaged fewer depressive symptoms in their later adulthood. A partner effect was also noted, as individuals’ constructive behaviors were linked to their spouse's depressive symptoms. This finding emphasizes the importance of utilizing a dyadic context to understand intra‐individual and inter‐individual (or crossover) influences between husbands and wives in enduring marriages. A better understanding of how couples affect each other's mental health can inform the development and implementation of health promotion interventions and prevention efforts targeting middle‐aged couples.
Methadone poisonings: a seven‐year retrospective study of the French poison center network focusing on suicide attempts vs. misuses
Authors: Torrents Romain , Glaizal Mathieu , Sinno‐Tellier Sandra , Richard Nathalie , Nisse Patrick , Vodovar Dominique , Bloch Juliette , Simon Nicolas , de Haro Luc 
Published: September 2019

AbstractMethadone has been prescribed in France as opioid substitution therapy as a syrup formulation since 1995 and as capsules since 2008. Following two publications showing on a national scale the high risk of methadone poisoning in children and the lack of difference in poisoning severity between both methadone formulations, French health authorities chose to benefit from the experience acquired by the network of French poison centres concerning poisoning by this substitution medication. The aim of this study was to identify and compare the main circumstances of methadone exposure collected by a poison centre on a national scale over a period of 7 years. Retrospective descriptive study of cases of methadone exposure was compiled by the network of French poison centres between 15 October 2010 and 15 October 2017. Analysis of 1415 files revealed two major circumstances: 47% misuse and 41% suicide attempts. Severity scores evaluated according to the PSS were higher for misuse than for suicidal behaviour, despite the supposed ingested dose being statistically higher in the latter. The results also confirmed the lack of significant difference in methadone exposure between both of the formulations (syrup and capsules). This series of methadone exposure on a national scale is one of the largest compiled series in international medical literature. On the one hand, it highlights the severity of methadone poisoning (in suicidal behaviour and even more so in misuse behaviour), and on the other hand, it confirms that the capsule formulation does not seem to represent a higher risk than the syrup formulation.
Rapid increase of platelet counts during antiviral therapy in patients with hepatitis C virus infection
Authors: Ishizu Yoji , Ishigami Masatoshi , Hayashi Kazuhiko , Honda Takashi , Kuzuya Teiji , Ito Takanori , Fujishiro Mitsuhiro 
Published: September 2019

AimThe cause of thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is multifactorial: hypersplenism, decreased thrombopoietin levels, and myelosuppression induced by HCV. Platelet counts increase after eradication of HCV; however, this mechanism is not fully understood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the influence of these three factors on platelet counts.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed data from 109 HCV‐infected patients with platelet counts ≤150 × 103/μL who achieved viral eradication using interferon‐free anti‐HCV therapy. Changes in hematological parameters, thrombopoietin levels, HCV titers, and spleen volumes, and the correlations among them were evaluated.ResultsHCV RNA levels significantly decreased at 4 weeks after initiating antiviral therapy. Platelet counts rapidly increased at 4 weeks from baseline (120 ± 35 vs. 106 ± 28 × 103/μL, P < 0.001), and remained at a plateau until 48 weeks after initiating antiviral therapy. Neutrophil counts showed the same pattern. Spleen volume was evaluated in 32 patients and, among them, it decreased in 21 patients, but remained unchanged in seven and increased in four. In addition to patients with decreased spleen volume, patients with unchanged spleen volume showed marginally increased platelet counts. Thrombopoietin levels did not correlate with platelet counts.ConclusionsPlatelet counts increased at 4 weeks after starting anti‐HCV treatment. Our results suggest that this rapid change was possibly caused by improvement of hypersplenism and HCV‐induced myelosuppression resulting from anti‐HCV therapy.
The diverse role of the Urological Surgical Care Practitioner: A brief examination
Authors: Fletcher Nicholas , Russell Bradley 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACTAimTo understand the different roles and aspects of the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) in delivering urology care to patients. To identify the different activities and various settings that SCP's are active in.MethodData collection was via online survey, distributed to 12 Urology SCP's from around the United Kingdom.Results83% response rate was recorded. The Majority of SCP's time is spent in the Operating Theatre setting with 90% stating they spent at least half or more of their time there, 80% stated less than quarter of their time in clinic and even less time spent involved with ward based activity.The type of surgery SCP's were involved with most being Urology Oncology Open/Laparoscopic 80% and Robotic 80%. In comparison, Benign or Core urology surgery accounts for only 30%. None theatre activity was found to consist of assessment of new patients 40%, follow ups 60% and investigations 40%.ConclusionThe SCP has become a recognized role in the theatre setting, assisting with and in some circumstances, under indirect supervision, carrying out surgical procedures. What this small survey has highlighted is the other facets to the role, demonstrating their input in Outpatient clinic assessment, follow up reviews and in some cases conducting investigations (Flexible Cystoscope and Urodynamic) on urology patients.
Are current mental health assessment formats consistent with contemporary thinking and practice?
Authors: Wand Timothy , Buchanan‐Hagen Sally , Derrick Kate , Harris Michelle 
Published: September 2019

AbstractConducting and documenting a mental health assessment is considered a central activity from a clinical and organizational perspective. In recent years, thinking and practice in mental health service delivery has changed considerably to embrace principles of recovery, trauma‐informed care, and strengths‐based approaches. The aim of the present study was to determine the degree to which these concepts are reflected in the content of assessment formats across mental health services in Australia and New Zealand. Copies of mental health assessments used in each state and territory in Australia, and three District Health Boards in New Zealand were obtained. Assessment formats were compared for similarities and differences, and to determine whether concepts of recovery, trauma‐informed care, and strengths‐based approaches were incorporated. The assessment formats analysed (n = 11) contained many traditional features targeted at identifying harms, problems, risks, and pathology. Some attempts to redress this discrepancy were evident. Overall, assessment formats did not adequately voice the individual’s perspective or promote a truly comprehensive assessment through an exploration of individual strengths, skills and abilities, past successes, and future hopes. Assessment formats across Australia and New Zealand are not currently aligned with contemporary thinking and practice in mental health care. Given the heavy influence that mental health assessment has on clinical decision making in particular, a reappraisal of the focus and content of formats used is urgently required.
Hand hygiene of nursing and midwifery students in Cambodia
Authors: Tem Chanoeun , Kong Choury , Him Nayphut , Sann Nimol , Chang Soon Bok , Choi Jeeyae 
Published: September 2019

AimTo determine the relationship between knowledge, attitude and the practice of hand hygiene by nursing and midwifery students in Cambodia.BackgroundHand hygiene is the most cost‐effective means to prevent hospital‐acquired infections. Techniques of hand hygiene are simple; however, many researchers have found hand hygiene knowledge, attitude and practice to be poor in many healthcare settings worldwide, especially in developing countries. Cambodia is a developing country in Southeast Asia and data regarding hand hygiene are limited.MethodsA cross‐sectional descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of hand hygiene. Students in nursing and midwifery programmes were the target population (n = 300). Survey data were collected from January to May 2017. Descriptive statistics, t‐tests and correlation coefficients were calculated to assess relationships between student knowledge, attitude and hand hygiene practice.ResultThe level of knowledge, attitude and practice of hand hygiene in nursing and midwifery students was moderate. A majority of students had received hand hygiene training. There was no significant difference between nursing and midwifery students in knowledge, attitude and practice of hand hygiene. However, a Pearson correlation of attitude and practice had a weak positive relationship.ConclusionBoth nursing and midwifery students demonstrated moderate levels of knowledge, attitudes and practice of hand hygiene.Implication for nursing and health policyThis study identified a need for hand hygiene training. Developing training programmes to improve attitudes about hand hygiene is strongly recommended. Effective training may contribute to change behaviours of hand hygiene (attitude), improve practice and ultimately reduce hospital‐acquired infections.