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Geschlechterunterschiede im Verlauf und Erfolg psychosomatischer Rehabilitation
Authors: Hörsten Nele von , Schulz Wolfgang , Gissendanner Scott Stock , Schmid-Ott Gerhard 
Published: August 2019

Zusammenfassung
Fragestellung Ziel dieser Studie ist es, die Bedeutsamkeit des Geschlechts im Verlauf und Erfolg psychosomatischer Rehabilitation genauer zu bestimmen.
Methoden Die Stichprobe besteht aus 401 Rehabilitanden einer stationären psychosomatischen Rehabilitation, 72% Frauen, 28% Männer, Durchschnittsalter 49 Jahre. Sie wurden zu Rehabilitationsbeginn, -ende sowie 12 Monate danach befragt. Die Rücklaufquote zum Follow-up beträgt 74%.
Ergebnisse Die Ergebnisse zum Verlauf zeigen bei fast allen untersuchten Variablen signifikante Verbesserungen, am deutlichsten bei den ressourcenbezogenen bzw. klinischen Merkmalen (Selbstregulationsfähigkeit, Resilienz, Symptombelastung) und dem objektiven, für den Rehabilitationserfolg wichtigsten Indikator Return-to-Work. Allerdings zeigten die Untersuchungen der anderen arbeitsbezogenen Variablen geschlechtsunabhängig nur sehr geringe Verbesserungen (subjektive Prognose der Erwerbstätigkeit) oder eine Verringerung (Arbeitsmotivation). Die Effektstärken zu den Verbesserungen der ressourcenbezogenen und klinischen Merkmale liegen bei den Frauen (d=0,67 bis 1,35) etwas höher als bei den Männern (d=0,55 bis 0,93), obgleich die Return-to-Work-Rate bei Männern etwas höher ist (78 vs. 71%). Subgruppenanalysen kommen zu dem Ergebnis, dass für beide Geschlechter eine unterdurchschnittliche Symptombelastung und eine hohe Resilienz vorteilhaft für die Rückkehr in den Beruf sind.
Schlussfolgerung Arbeitsplatzbezogenen Merkmalen sollte sowohl bei Frauen als auch bei Männern in der psychosomatischen Rehabilitation eine größere Bedeutung eingeräumt werden.
Hospitalization in Pediatric Diabetes: A Nationwide Analysis of all
Admission Causes for Germany in 2015
Authors: Auzanneau Marie , Rosenbauer Joachim , Icks Andrea , Karges Beate , Neu Andreas , Ziegler Ralph , Marg Wolfgang , Kapellen Thomas , Holterhus Paul-Martin , Holl Reinhard W. 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Introduction Regarding pediatric diabetes, hospital admission for
acute complications of type 1 diabetes (T1D) has often been investigated,
but little is known about other causes of hospitalization. This study aimed
to explore the total burden of hospitalization in individuals with
diabetes<20 years of age in Germany.
Methods Using the German Diagnosis-Related Groups data for 2015, we
examined the frequencies of hospitalization with diabetes (20 251
inpatient cases), stratified by diabetes type [T1D, type 2 diabetes (T2D),
other specified diabetes types (T3D), and unclear diabetes], and without
diabetes (1 269 631 inpatient cases). Using estimates of the
population at risk with T1D, T2D, and without diabetes, we evaluated
hospitalization rates (per patient-year) by Poisson regression. For T1D,
T2D, and T3D, we investigated the most frequent diagnoses and the median
length of stay. Most analyses were stratified by sex, age-group and
east/west residence.
Results Children and adolescents with diabetes had a 6 to 9 times
higher hospitalization risk than peers without diabetes (hospitalization
rate 0.09). The hospitalization rate was higher for T2D compared with T1D
(0.84 vs. 0.53, P<0.001). In T2D, two-third of inpatient cases were
not directly related to diabetes, and stay was shorter compared with T1D and
T3D (3 vs. 4 and 5 days, respectively). In T1D, hospitalization was more
frequent among girls than boys (0.58 vs. 0.49, P<0.001), and mostly
due to “diabetes without complications” (65.7%).
Hospitalization tended to be more frequent and longer in the youngest
patients, and in those with east residence.
Conclusion Hospitalization rate in pediatric diabetes in Germany
remained high, especially for T2D patients, girls with T1D, and young
children.
Effect of Community Exercise for Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Peng Qi-feng , Zhou Jie , Jiang Heng 
Published: August 2019

AbstractBackground Community exercise might be beneficial to stroke recovery. However, the results remained controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the effect of community exercise on stroke patients.Methods PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases were systematically searched. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of community exercise vs. usual care on stroke were included. Two investigators independently searched articles, extracted data, and assessed the quality of included studies. The primary outcome were 6-Minute walk test and walking speed. Metaanalysis was performed using random-effect model.Results Four RCTs involving 497 patients were included in the metaanalysis. Overall, compared with control intervention, community exercise intervention was found to significantly improve 6-Minute walk distance (Std. mean difference=0.48; 95% CI=0.22 to 0.74; P=0.0003), and walking speed (Std. mean difference=0.40; 95% CI=0.10 to 0.70; P=0.009) in stroke patients, but resulted in no influence on Berg Balance Scale (Std. mean difference=0.39; 95% CI=−0.29 to 1.07; P=0.26), muscle strength (Std. mean difference=0.05; 95% CI=-0.34 to 0.43; P=0.82) and mental quality of life (Std. mean difference=0.04; 95% CI=−0.25 to 0.34; P=0.77).Conclusions Compared to control intervention, community exercise was found to significantly increase 6-Minute walk test, walking speed and Berg Balance Scale, but showed no influence on Berg Balance Scale, muscle strength and mental quality of life.
Activation of Factor XII and Kallikrein-Kinin System Combined with Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation in Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: Song Da Young , Gu Ja-Yoon , Yoo Hyun Ju , Kim Young Il , Nam-Goong Il Sung , Kim Eun Sook , Kim Hyun Kyung 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Background In diabetic retinopathy (DR), neutrophil extracellular traps (NET) and kallikrein-kinin system are considered as contributing factors. However, the detail activation mechanisms has not been fully understood. Since the NET could provide negative-charged surface for factor XII activation and the activated factor XII (XIIa) can initiate kallikrein-kinin system, this study investigated whether patients with DR show activation of NET, factor XII and kallikrein-kinin system.
Methods The markers related to NET (DNA-histone complex) and kallikrein-kinin system (high-molecular-weight kininogen, prekallikrein, bradykinin) and factor XIIa were measured in 253 patients with diabetes. To access ex vivo effect of glucose, DNA-histone complex and factor XIIa were measured in whole blood stimulated by glucose.
Results The circulating level of DNA-histone complex and factor XIIa were significantly higher in patients with DR than those without DR. In logistic regression analysis, DNA-histone complex, factor XIIa, and high-molecular-weight kininogen were the risk factors of DR. In recursive partitioning analysis, among patients with diabetes duration less than 10 years, patients with high level of DNA-histone complex (>426 AU) showed high risk of DR. In ex vivo experiment, glucose significantly elevated both DNA-histone complex and factor XIIa.
Conclusion Our findings suggest that activation of factor XII and kallikrein-kinin system combined with NET formation actively occur in patients with DR and circulating levels of DNA-histone complex, factor XIIa and HMWK can be potential biomarkers to estimate the risk of DR. Strategies against factor XII activation may be beneficial to inhibit DR.
Moderate Associations of Muscle Elasticity of the Hamstring with Hip Joint Flexibility
Authors: Miyamoto Naokazu , Hirata Kosuke 
Published: August 2019

AbstractThe main purpose of the present study was to identify whether and to what extent the individual differences in range of motion and stiffness of the hip joint can account for that in muscle elasticity of the hamstring. Hip extension torque and shear moduli (a measure of elasticity) of the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus were assessed in 21 young males during unilateral passive hip flexion in the knee-extended position from the anatomical position to the individual’s maximal hip flexion angle. Muscle shear modulus was quantified by using ultrasound shear wave elastography. The maximal hip flexion angle correlated negatively with the shear modulus of each muscle (−0.750 ≤ r ≤ −0.612). The joint stiffness correlated positively with the shear modulus of each muscle (0.711 ≤ r ≤ 0.747). These findings suggest that hip flexion ROM and joint stiffness can reflect significantly but only moderately the muscle elasticity of the hamstring.
Growth Differentiation Factor-15 Level and Tissue Doppler Echocardiography as a Tool in Identification of Cardiac Effects in the Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Uysal Celil , Arslan Derya , Buyukinan Muammer , Gederet Yavuz Turgut , Vatansev Husamettin , Ozcelik Huseyin Samet 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of growth-differentiation factor-15 level and tissue Doppler imaging in the detection of cardiomyopathy in children who have type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Materials and Methods Thirty-eight patients (11 males and 27 females) with type 1 diabetes mellitus were included in this study. The control group consisted of 40 age- and gender-matched healthy volunteers. All children underwent a detailed echocardiography, which contained an m-mode, pulse Doppler and tissue Doppler imaging; and growth-differentiation factor-15 level was measured.
Results In this study, there were significant differences between diastolic function parameters of the heart. The mitral isovolumic contraction time, contraction time, and isovolumic relaxation time values were different in the patients than in the controls (p<0.01, p<0.01, p<0.01, respectively). Also, the tricuspid isovolumic contraction time, contraction time, and isovolumic relaxation time values were different in the patients than in the controls (p<0.01, p=0.01, p<0.01, respectively). No statistically significant difference was found between the other M-mode parameters. Mean plasma growth-differentiation factor-15 level was significantly higher in patients than in healthy controls (p<0.01).
Conclusion The follow-up of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in terms of cardiomyopathy and the use of tissue Doppler imaging and growth differentiation factor-15 levels may be useful.
Lung and Abdominal Biopsies in the Age of Precision Medicine
Authors: Dalag Leonard , Fergus Jonathan K. , Zangan Steven M. 
Published: August 2019

AbstractImage-guided percutaneous needle biopsies (PNBs) are one of the most common procedures performed in radiology departments today. Rapid developments in precision medicine, which identifies molecular and genomic biomarkers in cancers, have ushered a new paradigm of oncologic workup and treatment. PNB has conventionally been used to establish a benign or malignant nature of a lesion during initial diagnosis or in suspected metastatic or recurrent disease. However, increasing amounts of tissue are being required to meet the demands of molecular pathologic analysis, which are now being sought at multiple time points during the course of the disease to guide targeted therapy. As primary providers of biopsy, radiologists must be proactive in these developments to improve diagnostic yield and tissue acquisition in PNB. Herein, we discuss the important and expanding role of PNB in the age of precision medicine and review the technical considerations of percutaneous lung and intra-abdominal biopsy. Finally, we examine promising state-of-the-art techniques in PNB that may safely increase tissue acquisition for optimal molecular pathologic analysis.
Irreversible Electroporation of the Pancreas
Authors: Chan Gabriel , Pua Uei 
Published: August 2019

AbstractIrreversible electroporation (IRE) is a relatively recent method of ablation. In contrast to many ablation devices that use thermal methods to induce cell death, IRE employs the use of an electric field to cause irreversible permeability of the cell membrane, thus inducing apoptosis. Since its use in the pancreas was first described in 2012, IRE has become established as part of the armamentarium of ablation devices currently available. The crucial advantage of IRE compared with other devices employing thermal ablation is the safety around vital structures such as vessels and ducts. This is especially important in the pancreas due to the close proximity of multiple major vascular structures, biliary ducts, and adjacent gastrointestinal organs. This article will explore the current evidence regarding the use of IRE in the pancreas.
Recent advances in catalytic asymmetric dihydroxylation of olefins
Authors: Ottenbacher Roman V. , Talsi Evgenii P. , Bryliakov Konstantin P. 
Published: August 2019

Asymmetric dihydroxylation of olefinic groups is an extremely important synthetic transformation which has been widely utilized to obtain optically pure pharmaceuticals and other fine chemical products. In recent years, catalyst systems for the asymmetric C=C dihydroxylations have attracted significant interest, the major research efforts being focused on designing environmentally benign catalyst systems. This mini-review summarizes recent progress in the field, surveying both novel, less toxic modifications of the classical osmium-based catalysts, and the highly efficient and enantioselective non-osmium catalyst systems.
The bibliography includes 50 references.
‘Blinking’ and ‘gliding’ eigenfrequencies of oscillations of elastic bodies with blunted cuspidal sharpenings
Authors: Nazarov S. A. 
Published: August 2019

AbstractThe spectrum of a two-dimensional problem in elasticity theory is investigated for a bodywith a cuspidal sharpening with a short tip of lengththat is broken off. It is known that when the tip is in place, the spectrum of the problem forhas a continuous componentwith positive cut-off point. We show that each pointis a ‘blinking’ eigenvalue, that is, it is an actual eigenvalue of the problem in‘almost periodically’ in the scale of. Among families of eigenvalues, which continuously depend on, we discover ‘gliding’ eigenvalues, which fall down along the real axis at a great rate,, but then land softly on the threshold. This reveals a new way of forming the continuous spectrum of the problem for a cuspidal bodyfrom the system of discrete spectra of the problems in the,. In addition, there may be ‘hardly movable’ eigenvalues, which remain in a small neighbourhood of a fixed point for all small, in contrast to ‘gliding’ eigenvalues.Bibliography: 30 titles.
Information Conservation in a Noncommutative Quantum Black Hole Based on Canonical Typicality*
Authors: He Dong-Shan 
Published: August 2019

Abstract

A method for calculating the radiation spectrum of an arbitrary black holes was recently proposed by Ma et al., [Europhys. Lett.
122
(2018) 30001] in which a non-thermal spectrum of a black hole can be obtained from its entropy using an approach based on canonical typicality. The non-thermal spectrum of a black hole enables a nonzero correlation between the black hole and its radiation, which can ensure that information is conserved during black hole evaporation. In this paper, by using the Kantowski-Sachs metric and Feynman-Hibbs procedure, the entropy of a noncommutative quantum black hole is calculated based on the Wheeler-DeWitt equation. Then, the radiation spectrum of the noncommutative quantum black hole is studied based on canonical typicality method. At last, the correlation between the radiation spectra is calculated. It is shown that the noncommutative effect increases the correlation among radiation and the information remains conserved for noncommutative quantum black holes.
Perfect Optical Nonreciprocity with Mechanical Driving in a Three-Mode Optomechanical System*
Authors: Zhao Li-Hua , Li Xian-Li , Lu He-Lin , Tian Xue-Dong 
Published: August 2019

Abstract

Nonreciprocal devices are indispensable for building quantum networks and ubiquitous in modern communication technology. Here, we study perfect optical nonreciprocity in a three-mode optomechanical system with mechanical driving. The scheme relies on the interference between optomechanical interaction and mechanical driving. We find perfect optical nonreciprocity can be achieved even though nonreciprocal phase difference is zero if we drive the system by a mechanical driving with a nonzero phase. We obtain the essential conditions for perfect optical nonreciprocity and analyze properties of the optical nonreciprocal transmission. These results can be used to control optical transmission in quantum information processing.
Aharonov-Bohm Interferometer in a T-Shaped Quantum Dot Embedded in Majorana Bound States*
Authors: Yang Fu-Bin 
Published: August 2019

Abstract

We theoretically study the spin-dependent transport properties of an Aharonov-Bohm (AB) interferometer composed by a T-shaped quantum dot (QD) embedded in Majorana bound states (MBS). We use the equation of motion method to calculate the conductance across the interferometer. We note that the conductance exhibits sensitive dependence on the MBS-QD coupling strength as well as the polarization strength of the leads when the phase factor of AB ring changes periodically. The conductance shows a transition from resonance to anti-resonance when the MBS-QD coupling strength changes from small to large. Also, there is different p-dependence conductance when the leads alignment changes from parallel to anti-parallel. These findings suggest that such a model could be used for a sensitive detection of MBS interactions, exploiting the high sensitivity of conductance to the AB phase in the interferometer.
Physical Properties of Group 14 in P6222 Phase: First-Principles Calculations*
Authors: Zhao Ying-Bo , Zhang Wei , Fan Qing-Yang 
Published: August 2019

Abstract

Two new Group IV element allotropes Si3 and Ge3 in P6222 phase are predicted in this work and their physical properties are investigated using the density functional theory. Each of the newly predicted allotropes has a superdense structure, which is mechanically, dynamically, and thermodynamically stable, as verified by elastic constants, phonon dispersion spectra and relative enthalpies, respectively. The mechanical anisotropy properties are studied in detail by illustrating the directional dependence of Young’s modulus, discussing the universal anisotropic index, and calculating shear anisotropy factors together with bulk moduli. It shows that P6222–Si3 exhibits the greater anisotropy than P6222–Ge3, and interestingly both of the newly predicted crystals appear to be isotropic in the (001) plane. Additionally, the Debye temperature, sound velocities, and the minimum thermal conductivity are examined to evaluate the thermodynamic properties of C3, Si3, and Ge3 in P6222 phase, and the electronic band structures are achieved by HSE06 hybrid functional, which indicate that P6222–C3 and –Si3 are indirect band gap semiconductors and P6222–Ge3 exhibits the metallic feature.
Generalized Hybrid Nanofluid Model with the Application of Fully Developed Mixed Convection Flow in a Vertical Microchannel*
Authors: Xu Hang , Sun Qiang 
Published: August 2019

Abstract

The fully developed mixed convection hybrid nanofluid flow in a vertical microchannel is examined in detail. The simplified hybrid model that omits the nonlinear terms due to the interaction of different nanoparticle volumetric fractions is derived and compared with the existing one. The generalized model describing hybrid nanofluid suspended with multiple kinds of solid particles is suggested. The argument that the corresponding nanofluid solutions obtained by the homogenous model can be recovered from the results of the regular problems through simple arithmetic operations is checked. Solutions in similarity form for this flow problem are formulated by means of a set of similarity variables. The effects of various parameters on important physical quantities are analyzed and discussed.
High-Order Lump-Type Solutions and Their Interaction Solutions to a (3+1)-Dimensional Nonlinear Evolution Equation*
Authors: Fang Tao , Wang Hui , Wang Yun-Hu , Ma Wen-Xiu 
Published: August 2019

Abstract

By means of the Hirota bilinear method and symbolic computation, high-order lump-type solutions and a kind of interaction solutions are presented for a (3+1)-dimensional nonlinear evolution equation. The high-order lump-type solutions of the associated Hirota bilinear equation are presented, which is a kind of positive quartic-quadratic-function solution. At the same time, the interaction solutions can also be obtained, which are linear combination solutions of quartic-quadratic-functions and hyperbolic cosine functions. Physical properties and dynamical structures of two classes of the presented solutions are demonstrated in detail by their graphs.
Resistance Calculation of Pentagonal Lattice Structure of Resistors
Authors: Owaidat M. Q. , Asad J. H. 
Published: August 2019

Abstract

In this study, the effective resistance between any two lattice sites in a two-dimensional pentagonal lattice structure of identical resistors is determined by means of the lattice Green’s function method. Some numerical results of the resistance for small separations between lattice sites are presented.
Nano-particle enhancement of diagnosis with Laser-Induced plasma spectroscopy
Authors: Sherbini A M EL , Sherbini A E EL , Parigger C G , Sherbini Th M EL 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
This work discusses nano-particle augmentation of signals in laser-induced plasma spectroscopy. Radiation from a Nd: YAG laser device generates optical breakdown at nano-structured target materials. Extensive scientific investigations of different types of nanomaterial explore dependencies on nanoparticle size, laser wavelength and fluence, and time delay to obtain stronger signals from nano-material than from corresponding solid bulk matter. Modelling of the measurements interprets the occurrence of enhanced detectability of atomic species. Opportunities present themselves for biological and spectrochemical synthesis.
Cancer therapy system based on gold nanoparticle / cold plasma via stimulated singlet oxygen production
Authors: Elgendy Abdelfattah T. , Abdallah Tamer 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Gold nanoparticles have unique physical/chemical properties which let them very useful in several applications. In addition, to their biocompatibility which is very important for biomedical applications. Recently gold nanoparticles and reactive species of cold plasma have been successfully used for tumor cells and cancer treatment. This method depends on the type of reactive ionized species or the size of gold nanoparticles which it produces and its directed effect on the cell cycle. Our proposed novel designed system which combines both gold nanoparticles and reactive species of nitrogen and argon cold plasma is obtained. Therefore, generating singlet oxygen and reactive species with confirming gold nanoparticles stability as well as to its exposure to cold plasma at different conditions and time periods is accomplished. The analysis of this system will be done using Raman spectroscopy technique. This procedure will enhance better, direct, effective and selective targeting for different kinds of bio-threats such as tumor cells, bacteria, fungi, and virus. This innovative system may be used as a new sterilized technique for different fields such as medical and biological sector, and more promise as cancer therapy selective technique.