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Older adults’ recognition of medical terminology in hospital noise
Authors: Bent Tessa , Baese-Berk Melissa , Puckett Brian , Ryherd Erica , Perry Sydney , Manley Natalie A. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWord identification accuracy is modulated by many factors including linguistic characteristics of words (frequent vs. infrequent), listening environment (noisy vs. quiet), and listener-related differences (older vs. younger). Nearly, all studies investigating these factors use high-familiarity words and noise signals that are either energetic maskers (e.g., white noise) or informational maskers composed of competing talkers (e.g., multitalker babble). Here, we expand on these findings by examining younger and older listeners’ speech-in-noise perception for words varying in both frequency and familiarity within a simulated hospital noise that has important non-speech information. The method was inspired by the real-world challenges aging patients can face in understanding less familiar medical terminology used by healthcare professionals in noisy hospital environments. Word familiarity data from older and young adults were collected for 800 medically related terms. Familiarity ratings were highly correlated between the two age groups. Older adults’ transcription accuracy for sentences with medical terminology that vary in their familiarity and frequency was assessed across four listening conditions: hospital noise, speech-shaped noise, amplitude-modulated speech-shaped noise, and quiet. Listeners were less accurate in noise conditions than in a quiet condition and were more impacted by hospital noise than either speech-shaped noise. Sentences with low-familiarity and low-frequency medical words combined with hospital noise were particularly detrimental for older adults compared to younger adults. The results impact our theoretical understanding of speech perception in noise and highlight real-world consequences of older adults’ difficulties with speech-in-noise and specifically noise containing competing, non-speech information.
Validation of the Assessment of Rehabilitation Needs Checklist in a Swedish cancer population
Authors: Ohlsson-Nevo Emma , Fogelkvist Maria , Lundqvist Lars-Olov , Ahlgren Johan , Karlsson Jan 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background
Assessment of Rehabilitation Needs Checklist (ARNC), has been developed to assess rehabilitation need in cancer patients and is recommended by the Confederation of Regional Cancer Centres in Sweden, known as Hälsoskattningen. The aim of the study was to test the reliability and validity of the ARNC, mainly by comparing it with the Distress thermometer and EORTC QLQ-C30.

Methodology
A sample of 993 persons identified in the Swedish cancer register. The study participants were diagnosed with cancer in 2021 in the Mid Sweden region. The psychometric methods tested reliability and validity including factor analysis.

Results
The response rate was 38%. The test-retest analysis showed that ICC was 0.80 or higher for 12 of the ARNC items. A strong or modarete correlation between ARNC and the other instruments was found in all functional scales and for most items. CFA of the 13-item two-factor model showed a RMSEA value of 0.04, CFI and TLI values of 0.97 and 0.96, and a SRMR value of 0.05, indicating a satisfactory model fit.

Conclusion
The evaluation of the ARNC suggests that it is an acceptable and reliable screening instrument for detecting symptoms and signs indicating a possible need of rehabilitation. The medium to strong correlations between ARNC items and the EORTC QLQ- C30 items and scales suggest that ARNC could be an alternative also for research purposes when a shorter and less comprehensive instrument is needed. The simple design could be an advantage as it lowers the burden on cancer patients.
Discussing male sexual and reproductive health in the rheumatology outpatient clinic: a Q-methodology study
Authors: Perez-Garcia L. F. , Röder E. , Pastoor H. , Lozada-Navarro A. C. , Colunga-Pedraza I. , Vargas-Aguirre T. , van Exel J. , Vargas-Guerrero A. , Dolhain R. J. E. M. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Objectives
Inflammatory arthritis (IA) has been associated with various problems related to male sexual and reproductive health (SRH). However, addressing these issues in the clinic remains a challenge. In this study, we aimed to describe the viewpoints of rheumatologists and male patients with IA regarding the aspects that influence their communication about SRH.

Methods
Rheumatologists and adult men with IA were invited to participate. This study uses Q-methodology, a mixed methods approach to systematically study subjectivity. Participants ranked 32 aspects according to their degree of influence (least-most influence) in addressing SRH and were then interviewed. Factor analysis was used to identify common patterns in the rankings. These patterns were interpreted as the different viewpoints of rheumatologists and male patients, supported by the qualitative data from the interviews. To obtain more generalizable results, the study was conducted in two countries with different socio-cultural backgrounds and healthcare systems, The Netherlands and Mexico.

Results
30 rheumatologists and 30 men with IA were included in each country. The analysis revealed three viewpoints in each group. Rheumatologists are more likely to be influenced by aspects such as the patient’s desire to become a father or the patients’ (young) age, but patients by a much more diverse pool of aspects, such as potential side effects of medication on their sexual function.

Conclusions
This study identified different viewpoints on the aspects that influence discussing SRH between rheumatologists and male patients, and important differences in viewpoints between both groups. Further research is needed to reach consensus on how and when rheumatologists and male patients should discuss SRH.
Trichoderma atroviride isolated from diseased apple stem have possible biocontrol effect and tolerance toward azoxystrobin and difenoconazole
Authors: Cun Haichun , He Pengbo , Munir Shahzad , He Pengfei , Wu Yixin , Zhang Hui , Kong Baohua , He Yueqiu 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background
Apple root rot (ARR) is a typical soil-borne disease that seriously threatens the development of the apple industry. In this study, a biocontrol fungus named AT-1 was screened from the basal tissue of apple stem recovered from root rot infection, and it was identified as Trichoderma atroviride based on morphological characteristics and amplification of the ITS, LSU, and TEF 1 genes. Limited knowledge is present in using Trichoderma against ARR disease.

Results
In subsequent experiments, a potential biocontrol strain (AT-1) had significant antagonistic activity and easily parasitized a variety of ARR pathogens such as Rosellinia necatrix, Phytopythium vexans, and Athelia rolfsii. The lowest antifungal rate recorded was still more than 40%. In addition, different chemical fungicides were tested against pathogens and biocontrol strains. The control effect was 94.79% in May and 83.41% in August, when T. atroviride AT-1 was applied along with fungicides. Applying chemical fungicides brought more sensitivity against R. necatrix. Trichoderma strains had a good tolerance for azoxystrobin SC and difenoconazole WG fungicides. The antimicrobial strains effectively colonized in apple stem base for more than 1 month, produced many conidia, occupied a favorable niche, and finally, controlled the disease with more than 80% in the field.

Conclusion
Overall results suggested that T. atroviride AT-1 had a good potential in the prevention and control of ARR and had a good resistance against the applied fungicides, which can provide strain resources and a theoretical basis for ARR control.
DAIR for periprosthetic joint infections—One week to save the joint?
Authors: Gupta Vatsal , Shahban Shafiq , Petrie Michael , Kimani Peter K. , Kozdryk Jakub , Riemer Bryan , King Richard , Westerman Richard , Foguet Pedro 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background
Predicting the success of a Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention (DAIR) procedure for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) for hip and knee joint arthroplasty remains a challenge. A failed DAIR might adversely affect the outcome of any future revision surgery for PJI. Hence, the ability to identify and optimize factors predictive of DAIR success would help target the procedure to the appropriate patient cohort and avoid unnecessary surgery for patients where a DAIR is unlikely to eradicate infection.

Methods
A retrospective review of our prospective Bone Infection Group database was performed to identify all patients who underwent a DAIR of their primary or revision hip or knee arthroplasty. All patients had a confirmed PJI as per MSIS 2013 criteria and an outcome according to the MSIS working group outcome-reporting tool. DAIR surgery was then grouped into groups of “successful” or “unsuccessful” outcomes.

Results
Sixty-four consecutive patients with an acute PJI underwent a DAIR procedure between 2009 and 2020, with 46 procedures performed for knees and 18 for hips. Treatment was successful in 69% (37 knees and 7 hips). The chance of a successful DAIR was significantly greater if performed at or within one week of symptom onset compared to greater than one-week duration (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 0.11; P = 0.027; 95% CI [0.02–0.78])). For DAIR performed at or within one week of symptom onset, the success rate was 93% for knees and 80% for hips. The chance of a successful DAIR however was not influenced by whether the surgeon was an arthroplasty or non-arthroplasty surgeon (OR 0.28; P = 0.13; 95% CI [0.05–1.48])). Isolated Streptococcus infection had a success rate of 100%. Next came Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (71%) and Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus (65%). Polymicrobial infection had the worst outcome, with a success rate of 40%.

Conclusion
In our experience, DAIR surgery performed within one week of symptom onset significantly increased the chance of successful infection eradication. Collaborative work is required to ensure arthroplasty patients can access prompt appropriate surgical decision-making as soon as concerns arise, remove barriers to early assessment and minimise delays to surgery.
Transition of care: toward tailored transition of adolescents with osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases to adult care through an integrated, people-centered, disease-specific health services framework
Authors: El Miedany Yasser , Lotfy Hala , Ghaffar Laila Abdel , El Gaafary Maha , Mahran Safaa , Plummer Susan , Hassan Waleed , Abu-Zaid Mohamed Hassan , Elwakil Walaa 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background
The Egyptian Academy of Bone and Muscle Health in collaboration with the Egyptian College of Pediatric Rheumatology have identified two indicators to ensure optimum health outcomes among children: one is developmentally and nutritionally appropriate healthcare, and the second is the availability of an effective transition of care model from pediatric care to adult health services. Currently, there is no national guidelines on transition of care for children and adolescents with osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. To close this gap, this work was carried out to develop the Egyptian guidelines for transition model of care.

Results
The final recommendation included 12 specific domains. These included the following: targeted population, transition age, transition readiness, patient-targeted care, and disease-specific knowledge, patient education, and optimum model for the transition of care, transition referral, management approach, high quality of care, documentation, and recent service approaches as well as standards and quality indicators. All the overarching principles and most voters agreed with the 12 amended recommendations.

Conclusion
Transitional care is the term used to describe services that seek to bridge this care gap. Based on the best available data and professional judgment, these consensus-based recommendations guide ways to achieve optimal outcomes in transitional care for adolescents with osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders. Though focussed on transition of care of bone and muscle health, this article can be the bases for transition services for children with other chronic conditions. This could be used as a blueprint for additional national or internationally healthcare transition policies.
Challenges and management of parasitic weeds in Ethiopia
Authors: Negewo Takele 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background
Unlike regular weeds, parasitic weeds parasitize their host crop for sustenance, and critically reduce growth and productivity of the host plants.

Main body
The parasitic weeds or heterotrophic plants are conveniently divided into different groups; hemi/partial- or holo/total-parasites, facultative or obligate parasites, root or stem parasites and annual or perennial parasites. Out of about 4000 parasitic plant species, certain species under few plant families; (Orobancheaceae, Convolvulaceae, Loranthaceae and Viscaceae) are considered to be among the most serious agricultural pests of economic importance. They can incur up to 100% yield reduction on host crops depending on the levels of infestation, crop susceptibility and environmental conditions. Their dense occurrence strongly hampers host-crops cultivation. Ample management practices have been tried using many control methods, but so far no economical, feasible or universally dependable means in controlling any of the parasitic weed species. There is inadequate knowledge on parasitic weeds.

Conclusion
This manuscript developed to provide information, knowledge and technology on biology, harmful effects and management of parasitic weeds all over the world particularly in Ethiopia.
Suicide in mental health patients in the UK between 2005 and 2021: study of methods and clinical characteristics to inform prevention
Authors: Rivart Pauline , Bojanić Lana , Turnbull Pauline , Appleby Louis , Kapur Nav , Hunt Isabelle M. 
Published: December 2024

Background
Tackling methods of suicide and limiting access to lethal means remain priority areas of suicide prevention strategies. Although mental health services are a key setting for suicide prevention, no recent studies have explored methods used by mental health patients.

Aims
To investigate associations between main suicide methods and social, behavioural and clinical characteristics in patients with mental illness to inform prevention and improve patient safety.

Method
Data were collected as part of the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health. We examined the main suicide methods of 26 766 patients in the UK who died within 12 months of contact with mental health services during 2005–2021. Associations between suicide methods and patient characteristics were investigated using chi-square tests and univariate and multivariate logistic regression.

Results
Suicide methods were associated with particular patient characteristics: hanging was associated with a short illness history, recent self-harm and depression; self-poisoning with substance misuse, personality disorder and previous self-harm; and both jumping and drowning with ethnic minority groups, schizophrenia and in-patient status.

Conclusions
A method-specific focus may contribute to suicide prevention in clinical settings. Hanging deaths outside of wards may be difficult to prevent but our study suggests patients with recent self-harm or in the early stages of their illness may be more at risk. Patients with complex clinical histories at risk of suicide by self-poisoning may benefit from integrated treatment with substance use services. Environmental control initiatives are likely to be most effective for those at risk of jumping or drowning.
Consistent evidence that brain serotonin 2A receptor binding is positively associated with personality-based risk markers of depression
Authors: Høgsted Emma S. , Beliveau Vincent , Ozenne Brice , Madsen Martin K. , Svarer Claus , Dam Vibeke H. , Johansen Annette , Fisher Patrick , Knudsen Gitte M. , Frokjaer Vibe G. , Sankar Anjali 
Published: December 2024

Background
Using [18F]altanserin, a serotonin 2A receptor (5-HT2AR) antagonist Positron Emission Tomography (PET) tracer, a positive association between cortical 5-HT2AR binding and the inward-directed facets of neuroticism has been demonstrated in healthy individuals. Psilocybin, a 5-HT2AR agonist, shows promise for the treatment of depression, reducing neuroticism and mood symptoms potentially via hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) modulation. 5-HT2AR and neuroticism are both modulated by HPA axis function.

Aims
In this study, we examined whether the association between 5-HT2AR binding and the inward facets of neuroticism can be replicated in an independent healthy cohort using the new 5-HT2AR agonist tracer [11C]Cimbi-36, and if their association is moderated by cortisol awakening response (CAR), an index of HPA axis function. If so, this could advance mechanistic insights into interventions that target the 5-HT2AR and reduce neuroticism.

Method
Eighty healthy volunteers underwent [11C]Cimbi-36 PET scans and completed the NEO personality inventory (NEO-PI-R) for the assessment of neuroticism. Salivary samples were available for determination of CAR in 70 of the participants. Using linear latent variable models, we evaluated the association between 5-HT2AR binding and inward facets of neuroticism, namely depression, anxiety, self-consciousness and vulnerability to stress, and whether CAR moderated this association.

Results
The study confirms the positive association between 5-HT2AR binding and the inward facets of neuroticism (β = 0.01, 95% CI = [0.0005: 0.02], P = 0.04), and this association is independent of CAR (P = 0.33).

Conclusions
The findings prompt consideration of whether novel interventions such as psilocybin that actively targets 5-HT2AR and causes changes in personality could be particularly beneficial if implemented as a targeted approach based on neuroticism profiles.
Pushkin’s Photographs; or, Photography as an Aesthetic Principle in Andrei Bitov
Authors: Zolotareva Olga 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
What happens when a writer of the pre-photographic era is interpreted through the lens of photography? How does the newer medium influence the way one engages with the older medium? To explore these questions, this article takes as a point of departure Andrei Bitov’s readings of Alexander Pushkin, which recast the canonical poet as a photographer. This anachronistic move—which puts Bitov in conversation with Jeff Wall, Walter Benjamin, and Henri Bergson—turns photography into a transhistorical instrument for exploring literature’s relationship with extralinguistic world. By using photography as an interpretive lens, Bitov ascribes to literature new powers, such as the power to signify indexically and to develop upon contact with new realities. But he also underscores the limits of artistic representation. Focusing on Russia’s most hallowed author, Bitov makes the claim that a text, no matter how great, can never surpass reality in expressive power. Like a photographer, a writer is perennially belated, unable to catch up with their fickle subject. Bitov ends up exposing the inadequacies of literature while simultaneously making a case for its value despite those inadequacies. He invites readers to consider writing as an experience that is simultaneously rewarding and humbling.
Affect, Repetition, and Eroticized State Violence in El Salvador's Prisons
Authors: Nichols David 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article examines images taken inside El Salvador’s prisons and released in April 2020, just as the then-new president, Nayib Bukele, was making drastic changes to Salvadoran social policy and further concentrating power in the presidency and military. It investigates the social qualities of these staged images, of nude prisoners forced into large blocks, and what affective resonances the Bukele administration is exploiting and producing through them. The author argues that these images focalize the trauma and anxiety of years of dispersed violence in El Salvador and grant their audiences conditional access to the death making they perform while also threatening them with inclusion. The article proposes that attendant affective responses and media circulation constitute a form of infrastructure essential to rationalizing the expanding carceral project in El Salvador, which has seen its prison population more than double, and to the eroticization of that project’s structural and personal violence, of which these images are an extreme and informative example. It proposes these images are in dialogue with other archives of sexualized carceral violence and a history of the representation of El Salvador through death, while also indicative of new techniques of image production and circulation in settings of confinement in the twenty-first century. Using theories of hierarchies of the flesh and being from Black studies, as well as the critical geography work of Ruth Wilson Gilmore, the author argues that, within the space of the images, disease, chaos, and criminalized land and body converge.
Glimpsing Angie Xtravaganza: The Trans Latinx Imaginary of Paris Is Burning
Authors: Gonsalez Marcos 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article examines the outtakes and supplemental footage of Paris Is Burning (dir. Jennie Livingston, US, 1990), tracking across these seconds and sound bites the various glimpses of trans Puerto Rican performer Angie Xtravaganza. Through a conceptual schema the author terms critical otiosity, a process through which to vitalize with trans Latinx liberatory possibilities the seemingly superfluous, unproductive, irrelevant, and other pilloried and/or overlooked affective comportments found in the filmic outtakes, this article mounts a rereading of Paris Is Burning against the grain of neoliberal, cissexist capitalist regimes, which valorize above all else narratives and displays of spectacle, bootstrapping, tragedy, assimilation, uplift, and premature death. Glimpses of Angie across the extra footage casually chitchatting in Spanish or lethargically dancing in pink rollers on a road trip, the author contends, durationally slow down and stall cisheteronormative temporalities, obviating from the showy and profitable trans and queer of color performance-labor crucial to the filmic gaze and capitalist drives and scrambling representational coherence and historical linearity. Retooling the means of how we understand the filmic and historical lives of trans of color and Latinx people, distinct from the cisnormative, capitalist-driven productivity of spectacle, is eminently crucial for enacting trans of color counter-histories and counter-discourses about popular films like Paris Is Burning. The nature of the outtakes and supplemental footage is precisely what instantiates their critical merit, a critical otiosity giving conceptual heft to these seconds and scenes of quotidian trans Latinx existing while imagining alternative trans of color histories and liberatory lifeworlds.