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Dancing like a Man
Authors: Carrico Rachel 
Published: November 2018

AbstractThis chapter considers competition in second lining, an African American vernacular dance form that has accompanied brass band processions through New Orleans’s city streets since the late nineteenth century. It takes formal second line dance competitions as an entry point to examine the often tacit gendered biases that frame second lining’s social practice and reception. Women competitors surmise that, in order to win, they must “dance like a man.” And yet, such gendered discourses cannot fully account for the tactics employed by young women today. Featuring an ethnographic account of the First Annual Big Easy Footwork Competition, the author suggests two feminist frameworks for understanding female footwork artists’ dancing: the influence of double-dutch jump rope, and a theoretical framework that Imani Kai Johnson (2014) calls “badass femininity.” With each step, female footwork artists move within and beyond a gendered terrain in which dancing well means dancing like a man.
Afterword
Authors: Foster Susan Leigh 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
The Afterword identifies key ideas regarding dance and competition that are collectively generated throughout the book: how dance competition engages matters of identity; how institutions shape competition; its rewards, losses, and political potential; and how it facilitates community interaction. The Afterword moves on to question the kind of sociality that competition produces and whether it is possible to engage in competition geared toward forms of social exchange outside the dominant capitalist culture. Both within dance and across the broader social realm, a collective understanding of the world has disappeared in favor of a positioning and repositioning of the self within a network of similar selves. Individuals begin to assume that each is jockeying for a better position, using his or her contacts with others to advance, to acquire more resources, to present a better image. In short, they become entrepreneurial.
Competitive Capers
Authors: Winerock Emily 
Published: November 2018

AbstractWhereas much of the dancing of the early modern period emphasized the cohesion or “harmoniousness” of the group, competitive dancing allowed participants to distinguish themselves as individuals. In formal, staged competitions and in informal dance-offs, dancing highlighted individuals’ grace and skill. In addition, masterful dancing implied excellence more broadly: for men, impressive athletic displays on the dance floor also suggested virility and sexual prowess. This chapter examines two groups of complementary sources for early modern competitive dancing: didactic manuals that provide detailed instructions for dances like the galliard and games like “Kick the Tassel,” and literary works that stage or describe competitive dancing, with particular attention to Thomas Middleton, William Rowley, and Philip Massinger’s The Old Law, William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, William Kemp’s Nine Daies Wonder, and an anonymous song from the “Blundell Family Hodgepodge Book.”
Marking Your Territory
Authors: Milazzo Kathy 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
This chapter explores the coping strategies and struggles of five European and American flamenco dancers seeking employment opportunities in a competitive marketplace profoundly affected by the economic downturn in 2005. Shifts in the performing arts system indicate that the need to fill theaters with dancers direct from Spain takes precedence over supporting local companies, a marketing strategy compounded by the limitations of what audiences frequently expect in flamenco performances. As a cultural industry, the link between Carmen and flamenco creates anachronistic ideations that limit innovative interpretations. Another recent development is that rehearsal and performance spaces are rapidly dwindling due to rampant gentrification, especially in large cities. Through a series of interviews, these five dancers reveal how they negotiate obstacles and detours as they strive to convey the essence of Spanish culture in flamenco and to present well-crafted work that reflects them as individual, spirited artists.
Visible Rhythms
Authors: Crawford-Shepherd Sally 
Published: November 2018

AbstractThe competitive nature of televised dance shows such as So You Think You Can Dance and Got to Dance enables tap dancers to compete against dancers from a range of styles and genres. These shows require set choreography with the focus on a final performance, rather than improvised tap steps devised from tap challenges, which evolved from American tap practitioners competing against each other to demonstrate proficiency in rhythmic interpretation of the music. This chapter discusses the results of movement analysis of the English tap company the Pulse Collective and auditions in Sky 1’s Got to Dance. The analysis is supported by a historical comparison of tap dance in the United States, where the form first evolved, and its emergence in England to examine how tap dancers measure success across multiple contexts, such as informal challenges, theatrical performances, and formal examinations.
Race, Class, and Revolution in the Twenty-First Century
Authors: Katz-Fishman Walda , Scott Jerome 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
We analyze class, race, and revolution in the United States through Marxist theory and philosophy, and the experience and lessons from the League of Revolutionary Black Workers (League) in the auto and related plants and community in Detroit in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The League brought the black liberation movement to the point of production. They grasped the dialectics and interpenetration of class exploitation and racial oppression within capitalism, and the strategic centrality of white supremacy for ruling-class profit and control. Their struggle embodied the unity and interrelation of theory and practice and the necessity of becoming proletarian intellectuals. The League came to Marxism-Leninism as the theory most closely related to their practice as workers at the point of production. Armed with the weapon of Marxism, former League members stayed the course through the stages of capitalist development—from Detroit as the epicenter of global capitalism in the 1950s and 1960s, through the technological shift from labor-enhancing to labor-replacing automation and robotization in the plants, to the deepening capitalist crisis, economic, ecological, and social destruction, and intensifying militarism and fascism in the twenty-first century. For over fifty years, they were part of the leadership of the multiracial, multinational, and multigendered working class in the 1960s, and they remain active within the twenty-first century’s rising movement. Former League members consistently lift up the strategic direction and class unity necessary for revolutionary transformation in the interests of the working class, and for the survival of humanity and the planet.
Sociopoiesis
Authors: Prew Paul 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
The beginning of the twenty-first century is characterized by instability in the world-system—ecological, economic, and political. Immanuel Wallerstein, based on Ilya Prigogine’s concepts, argues the capitalist world-system is its crisis phase and now faces its inevitable transition to a new state. This chapter introduces a new concept, sociopoiesis, to integrate the complexity sciences with Wallerstein’s approach to crisis and Karl Marx’s understanding of metabolism and metabolic rift. Based on these ideas, this article demonstrates that capitalism cannot be ecologically sustainable due to how it organizes its relationship with nature: its sociopoiesis. The ecological rifts created by the capitalist sociopoiesis will eventually put pressure on the crisis phase Wallerstein describes in the capitalist world-system.
Capital
Authors: Murray Patrick 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
Capital is the fundamental concept of modern social theory because capital is the foundation of bourgeois society. Unlike produced means of production, capital is a specific social form of production. A vast gulf separates Marx from the mainstream notion that capital is produced means of production. Inattention to production’s social form, a feature of the “bourgeois horizon,” shackles social theory: it puts capital out of sight. Capital is value whose value is increased. Value is enigmatic; a strange, “supersensible” social form of wealth, it results from commodity-producing labor. The topic of labor’s social form falls outside economics. Capital shapes and subsumes society in various ways. Marx identifies several forms of subsumption: formal, real, and ideal, as well as “hybrid forms.” Commerce makes capitalist society appear classless; however, capital presupposes a class division of the means of production and subsistence. Crises are seeded in the dichotomous character of commodities.
The Association Between Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Factors and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Bax Ami C. , Bard David E. , Cuffe Steven P. , McKeown Robert E. , Wolraich Mark L. 
Published: November 2018

ABSTRACT:

Objective:
Assessing race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES) relationships with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, treatment, and access to care has yielded inconsistent results often based only on parent-report. In contrast, this study used broader ADHD diagnostic determination including case-definition to examine these relationships in a multisite elementary-school-based sample.

Method:
Secondary analysis of children with and without ADHD per parent and teacher-reported Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria evaluated SES, race/ethnicity, and other variables through simple bivariate/multivariable models within and across: parent-reported diagnosis, medication treatment, and meeting ADHD study case-definition.

Results:
The total sample included 51.9% male, 51.3% White, and 53.1% with private insurance; 10% had parent-reported ADHD diagnoses while 8.3% met ADHD study case-definition. In multivariable models, White children had higher odds of parent-reported diagnoses than Black, Hispanic, and Other Race/Ethnicity children (p < 0.05), but only Hispanic children had lower odds of being case-positive (<0.05); males and children in single-parent households had higher odds of parent-reported diagnoses and being case-positive (p < 0.05); and children who were White, male, and had health insurance had higher odds of taking medication (p < 0.05). Among children who were case-positive, those with Medicaid, White, and 2-parent statuses had higher odds of parent-reported diagnoses (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:
Children with underlying ADHD appear more likely to have assessment/medication treatment access if they are White, male, have health insurance (particularly Medicaid), and live in 2-parent households. While boys and children raised by single parents may have higher rates of ADHD diagnoses, false-positive diagnostic risk also appeared higher, inviting further investigation.
Commonly Held Beliefs About Myopia That Lack a Robust Evidence Base
Authors: Brennan Noel A. , Cheng Xu 
Published: November 2018

Purpose:
To subject a number of commonly held beliefs or areas of confusion in the myopia field to scientific scrutiny.

Method:
A collection of statements about myopia are provided with references to demonstrate that a section of the research or clinical community supports the statement. The topics under discussion are reviewed critically with reference to the literature.

Results:
The following statements are considered to lack sufficient supporting data to be considered as evidence-based: low-dose (0.01%) atropine slows myopia progression; relative peripheral hyperopia leads to myopia development and progression in children; undercorrection slows myopia progression; percentage treatment effect remains constant with continuing treatment; percentage treatment effect applies across the progression range; hand-held digital devices contribute to the myopia epidemic; more time outdoors slows myopia progression; the impact of outdoor activity on myopia incidence is due to daylight; subclassifications for myopia are effective; and myopia is a condition with a negative dioptric number.

Conclusion:
There are many hypotheses proposed to explain phenomena in the myopia field. Caution should be exercised in adopting conjecture until a robust evidence base is provided in support.
Preoperative Intravenous Ketorolac Safely Reduces Postoperative Pain in Levator Advancement Surgery
Authors: Wladis Edward J. , Dennett Kate V. , Chen Valerie H. , De Arup 
Published: November 2018

Purpose:
To assess the impact of intravenous ketorolac (IVK) on self-reported pain scores, requirements for opioid analgesic and anti-emetic medications, and bleeding complications in the setting of levator advancement surgery

Methods:
A prospective randomized controlled trial was performed among adult patients undergoing levator advancement surgery. Pain scores were measured immediately after surgery, prior to discharge from the surgical facility, and on the first postoperative day. The requirements for postoperative analgesic and anti-emetic medications were recorded. Statistical comparisons were performed via a dedicated computerized software package.

Results:
Fifty patients (20 males, 30 females, mean age = 65.7 years, standard deviation = 11.9 years) underwent levator advancement without IVK and acted as controls. An additional 50 patients received IVK (19 males, 31 females, mean age = 64.6 years, standard deviation = 12.0 years). As compared with control patients, IVK resulted in statistically significant reductions in pain score immediately after surgery (4.62 vs. 1.44, p = 0.0001) and on postoperative day 1 (3.22 vs. 1.24, p = 0.0001). Fourteen patients (28%) in the control and 4 patients (8%) in the group that received IVK required opioid analgesics (p = 0.017). Seven patients (14%) in the control group and 1 patient in the group that received IVK required anti-emetic medications (p = 0.059). No patient experienced a hemorrhagic complication.

Conclusions:
In the setting of levator advancement surgery, IVK results in a dramatic reduction in self-reported pain score immediately after surgery and on postoperative day 1 and the requirement for opioid analgesics. This medication may be safely utilized for ptosis repair.
A Pilot Primary Stroke Prevention Program for Elderly Korean Americans
Authors: An Minjeong , Nahm Eun-Shim , Shaughnessy Marianne , Storr Carla L. , Han Hae-Ra , Lee JuHee 
Published: November 2018

ABSTRACT

Background: Stroke is a significant health issue with devastating consequences among older adults in the United States. However, it can be prevented by improving stroke knowledge and managing risk factors. Many stroke education programs have been shown to be effective. Unfortunately, a minority of older adults, such as older Korean Americans, have not benefited from the programs because of language barriers. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and preliminary impact of a primary stroke prevention program on stroke knowledge, healthy eating, and physical activity behaviors among Korean Americans. Methods: A randomized controlled pilot trial was conducted. A total of 73 persons were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 37) or a control group (n = 36). The intervention program included in-person lectures and discussions. Sociodemographic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Analyses of covariance and logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate the effects of the intervention program. Results: The mean age of participants was 71.49 ± 6.25 years, and most participants were female (74.0%) and married (65.8%). Upon intervention completion, the intervention group showed greater improvements than the control group in stroke knowledge and intake of sodium and total fats (F = 11.89, P = .001, ηp
2 = 0.151; F = 4.04, P = .048, ηp
2 = 0.057; and F = 4.51, P = .037,= ηp
2 = 0.062, respectively). Step counts showed marginal effects (F = 3.27, P = .075, ηp
2 = 0.049). Conclusion: This study demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness of the program to improve stroke knowledge and healthy behaviors in elderly Korean Americans.
Symptom Monitoring in Glioma Patients: Development of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Glioma Module
Authors: IJzerman-Korevaar Margriet , Snijders Tom J. , Teunissen Saskia C. C. M. , de Graeff Alexander , De Vos Filip Y. F. 
Published: November 2018

ABSTRACT

Background and Purpose: Symptoms in glioma patients are distinctly different from symptoms in patients with other types of cancer and have a high impact on quality of life. In this study, a stepwise approach of developing a glioma module for assessment of symptoms, based on a Dutch adapted and validated version of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System, is described. Methods: Three phases of instrument development were conducted: a systematic literature review and a focus group interview with experts were performed (phase I) to generate relevant symptoms and construct a preliminary module (phase II). In phase III, the preliminary module was evaluated (n = 25) and pretested (n = 45) in glioma patients representing all phases of the disease. Results: Our glioma module contains 11 generic and 6 neurologic symptoms. Patients completed the glioma module in a median of 5 minutes, and 56% of the patients required some assistance to complete the instrument. Conclusion: The glioma module has initial validity and will benefit from prospective validation in a larger cohort of patients with glioma.
Text Messaging After HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening: Do Patients' Profiles Matter?
Authors: Troude Pénélope , Segouin Christophe , Duteil Christelle , Shelly Marc , de La Rochebrochard Elise 
Published: November 2018

Background
Text messaging after sexually transmitted infection (STI)/HIV screening may be a cost-effective means of improving patient care, but it may not be appropriate for all patients. This study aimed to explore the profiles of patients who did not participate in a short message service (SMS) program after STI/HIV testing.

Methods
In October 2016, 396 patients in Paris were screened for STI/HIV and were invited to complete an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Patients were offered the possibility of being notified by SMS after testing, 68% accepted (SMS group) and 32% did not (no-SMS group). Each of the 100 patients from the no-SMS group who had completed the questionnaire was matched with the next patient from the SMS group. Factors associated with nonparticipation in the SMS program were studied using conditional logistic regression models.

Results
Participation in the SMS program was not related to STI screening characteristics (screening results and seriousness of the diseases screened) but seemed to be related to patient characteristics. In multivariate analysis, compared with patients in the SMS group, those in the no-SMS group were more often older, socially less favored (born in Africa or Asia, no university diploma, living outside Paris). They also more often declined to answer sexual questions, which could reflect a need for privacy and discretion.

Conclusions
Although SMS after STI/HIV screening is well accepted, it does not suit all patients. Several contact options should be proposed to comply with patients' preferences and to reduce the risk of nondelivery of STI screening results.
Up-regulation of CD64 Expression on Monocytes in Patients With Active Adult-Onset Still Disease
Authors: Shimizu Takashi , Kikuchi-Taura Akie , Tsuji Soichiro , Matsushita Masato , Ohshima Shiro , Saeki Yukihiko 
Published: November 2018

Objectives
In this study, we investigated whether monocyte CD64 (mCD64) expression is correlated with disease activity in patients with adult-onset Still disease (AOSD) and whether it could be used to distinguish between active and inactive disease states.

Methods
We reviewed a series of 10 patients with a definite diagnosis of AOSD, recruited from January 2013 to December 2016. We used flow cytometry to quantitatively measure mCD64 expression levels in patients presenting with active and inactive disease states and statistically analyzed the corresponding changes.

Results
The mean ± SD values of mCD64 expression levels in patients with active and inactive disease states were 77,148.3 ± 39,066.3 and 19,225.8 ± 7006.2 molecules/cell, respectively, indicating significantly higher mCD64 expression in the active state than in the inactive state (p = 0.005). Receiver operating characteristic analysis with a cutoff value of 31,796.0 molecules/cell was applied to distinguish active from inactive disease states; the sensitivity and specificity were both 100%. In these patients, only the mCD64 expression levels changed in parallel with disease activity under tocilizumab treatment; other conventional biomarkers measured showed no changes.

Conclusions
Monocyte CD64 expression could be used to clearly distinguish between active and inactive AOSD. Thus, mCD64 could be a promising biomarker for evaluating the disease activity of AOSD, even in patients receiving tocilizumab treatment.
Association of High-Sensitivity Troponin T With Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Authors: Turkmen Serdar , Askin Lutfu , Uzel Kader Eliz , Nacar Huseyin , Kavalci Veysi , Akturk Erdal , Selçuk Mustafa Yavuz 
Published: November 2018

Background
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systemic inflammatory disease, and cardiac dysfunction has not been clearly described clinically. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) is a noninvasive marker for subclinical myocardial injury.

Objective
In this study, we aimed to investigate any relationship between hs-cTnT and left ventricular (LV) function evaluated via tissue Doppler imaging in AS patients with no known cardiac risk factor.

Methods
Our study used a cross-sectional case protocol design and was conducted between January 2016 and June 2016. In total, 40 AS patients (17 females and 23 males) were age and sex matched with healthy volunteers (20 females and 20 males) and enlisted for this study. Detailed transthoracic echocardiography was performed, and tissue Doppler imaging was used to assess systolic and diastolic functions. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T levels were measured and compared between 2 groups.

Results
Compared with control subjects, AS patients had lower early (Em)/late (Am) diastolic myocardial velocities, mitral annular plane systolic excursion, and end-diastolic distance from the mitral annulus to the LV apex. Conversely, they had greater systolic myocardial velocity (Sm), isovolumetric relaxation time, and displacement index (p < 0.001, for all). Higher hs-cTnT levels were measured in AS patients (0.45 ± 0.22 vs. 1.11 ± 0.27, p < 0.001), and multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that hs-cTnT was an independent predictor of LV diastolic dysfunction in AS patients.

Conclusions
These data show that AS patients had impaired LV functions and increased hs-cTnT levels. Tissue Doppler imaging may be a useful tool for detection of early functional LV abnormalities, and hs-cTnT may be valuable biomarker of diastolic LV dysfunction in AS patients.