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Clinical practice of Chinese medicine navel therapy for chronic diarrhea: A literature review
Authors: Chen Meng‐rui , Zhao Jiang , Fu Shu‐fei , Yu Jia‐qi , Zhang Xuan , Zhang Qi‐yang , Zhou Zhi‐huan 
Published: December 2018

AbstractChronic diarrhea is one of the most common complaints in clinical practice for both adults and children. The purpose of this study was to assess the commonly used Chinese herbal medicine navel therapy for the treatment of chronic diarrhea (traditional Chinese medicine syndrome of spleen deficiency). The literature search was up to June 2018. Four types of studies (clinical trials, case series, case reports, and experts' experience) researched on Chinese medicine navel therapy used alone or combined with other therapies for the treatment of chronic diarrhea all included. Information on prescriptions, effectiveness, and safety of intervention was collected. Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System V2.5 was used to do data analysis. We included 416 studies. All these studies carried out in 194 cities of China. We obtained the most commonly used single herbs, herbal medicine combination, and Chinese patent medicine for both adults and children. The top 3 single herbs were Caryophylli Flos (Dingxiang), Cinnamomi Cortex (Rougui), and Euodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu). The most frequently used Chinese patent medicines were Ding Gui Infantile Navel Paste and Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid. The effectiveness assessment was based on clinical trials, but we did not perform a meta‐analysis because of different study design and unsatisfactory methodological quality. No serious adverse reaction happened in original studies. The application of Chinese medicine navel therapy could be one of the ideal treatments for chronic diarrhea in the future, especially for children. However, high‐quality studies are very needed to provide clear evidence.
Rupture of perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm at 34 weeks’ gestation: A nonendometriosis case of spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy
Authors: Nitahara Kenta , Sasaki Megumi , Ichikawa Saori , Tsuji Keita , Yoshida Yuji 
Published: December 2018

AbstractSpontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy (SHiP) has mainly been discussed in the context of endometriosis. With hormonal changes and enlargement of the uterus during pregnancy, tumors can also increase the chance of rupture and consequent SHiP. We report a case of a 30‐year‐old primiparous woman presented with sudden‐onset intraabdominal hemorrhage at 34 weeks’ gestation. The source of bleeding was rupture of a perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm on the left round ligament of the uterus. The pregnancy ended with an uncomplicated, full‐term, vaginal delivery. We performed an additional post‐partum surgery to resect the left round ligament and transposition of the right ovary. In cases of SHiP, the possibility of a nonendometriosis origin should be considered. Preoperative imaging and histologic examinations of bleeding lesions are crucial for managing SHiP.
Young adults with chronic kidney disease: An exploration of their relationships and support networks
Authors: Coyne Emma , Langham Heather , Tomlin Matthew , Hope Wendy , Johnson Catherine , Byrne Catherine , Bebb Charlotte , Buchanan Heather 
Published: December 2018

SUMMARYBackgroundYoung people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a number of key issues and life changes to manage while also possibly transitioning into adult care. During this time, the nature of their support networks including, social, romantic, family and health care relationships, is changing.ObjectiveTo explore these young people's experience and perceptions of their past, current and future relationships and support networks.DesignQualitative study.Participants and MethodsFourteen young adults (8 male, 6 female, aged 18–26 years) with CKD Stages 3–5 participated. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted in order to explore the relationships (friends, family and partners) of young adults with CKD at two UK NHS hospitals. These were transcribed and thematically analysed.ResultsThere were four themes identified. ‘Disclosure—To tell or not to tell?’ identified the challenges young adults face when disclosing their condition to friends and prospective partners. ‘Managing support networks’ showed that participants appreciated support from other young adults with CKD but also desired just ‘being normal’ with their friends. While family support is still significant and much appreciated, some young adults also found it harder to develop their independence. ‘Relationship strains and carer needs’ highlights the impact of CKD on all relationships. Participants were also aware of the needs of their ‘carers’. In ‘Happy ever after?’ young adults expressed concerns about meeting a partner and having children.ConclusionsYoung adults with CKD need support in helping them manage new and existing relationships, at a time where relationships are taking on different forms and significance. Moreover, support needs for young adults extend beyond the patient, to those who support them; support services need to reflect this.
DNA barcoding evaluation of Vicia (Fabaceae): Comparative efficacy of six universal barcode loci on abundant species
Authors: Wu Fei‐Fei , Gao Qiu , Liu Fang , Wang Zan , Wang Jian‐Li , Wang Xian‐Guo 
Published: December 2018

AbstractVicia L. is an invaluable genus with considerable agricultural and economic importance due to its high value as feed, green manure, and medicine. However, most of this genus is not well known and remains underutilized. Due to the imprecise circumscription and delineation of Vicia species, the taxonomic history of this genus is controversial, which has hindered the identification of species with high economic potential. Therefore, rapid and accurate identification of Vicia species is essential. Simultaneously, species identification through DNA barcoding has become an effective taxonomic classification tool. Here, the species‐discrimination abilities of matK, rbcL, trnH‐psbA, trnL‐trnF, ITS1, and ITS2 were tested in 161 Vicia species with both sequence similarity (nearest neighbor, best match, and best close match) and tree‐based (maximum likelihood tree) methods. Among the single barcode sites, trnH‐psbA had the highest level of polymorphism (52.4% variable sites; nucleotide diversity, 0.1338). Additionally, trnH‐psbA had the highest mean interspecific distance (0.1352) and intraspecific distance (0.0071). The combined barcode matK+trnH‐psbA had the highest correct identification rate by the sequence similarity method. Both trnH‐psbA (75.38%) and matK (70.73%) showed higher species discrimination rates than the other barcodes when using the tree‐based method. Based on overall performance, matK and trnH‐psbA, alone or in combination, were the best barcodes for Vicia. Internal transcribed spacer (ITS1) also showed good performance and provided essential information regarding nuclear DNA, so this site is also recommended as a backup barcode for Vicia. These Vicia barcodes can be used to identify species and to evaluate germplasm resource collections.
Association between life span and body condition in neutered client‐owned dogs
Authors: Salt Carina , Morris Penelope J. , Wilson Derek , Lund Elizabeth M. , German Alexander J. 
Published: December 2018

BackgroundThere is an association between overweight status and life span in kenneled dogs, but a similar association has not been reported for pet dogs.ObjectivesTo examine the effects of being overweight in middle age on the life span of neutered client‐owned dogs.AnimalsFifty‐thousand seven‐hundred eighty seven middle‐aged neutered client‐owned dogs attending a network of approximately 900 veterinary hospitals across North America.MethodsRetrospective case‐control study. For each of 12 breeds, groups of dogs aged between 6.5 and 8.5 years were identified as being in “overweight” or “normal” body condition. Within each breed and sex, differences in life span between dogs in normal body condition and overweight body condition in the 2 groups were then analyzed by Cox proportional hazards models.ResultsFor all breeds, instantaneous risk of death for dogs in overweight body condition was greater than those in normal body condition throughout the age range studied, with hazard ratios ranging from 1.35 (99.79% confidence interval [CI] 1.05‐1.73) for German Shepherd dog to 2.86 (99.79% CI 2.14‐3.83) for Yorkshire Terrier. In all breeds, median life span was shorter in overweight compared with normal weight dogs, with the difference being greatest in Yorkshire Terriers (overweight: 13.7 years, 99.79% CI 13.3‐14.2; normal: 16.2 years, 99.79% CI 15.7‐16.5) and least in German Shepherd dogs (overweight: 12.1 years, 99.79% CI 11.8‐12.4; normal: 12.5 years, 99.79% CI 12.2‐12.9).Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceVeterinary professionals should consider promoting healthy body condition for dogs, particularly from midlife onward.
Snails wearing green heatproof suits: the benefits of algae growing on the shells of an intertidal gastropod
Authors: Kagawa O. , Chiba S. 
Published: December 2018

AbstractPositive interactions are known to play important roles in ecological divergence but have received less attention than negative interactions in studies on intertidal communities. Here, we show that growth of the mat‐forming green alga Pseudocladophora conchopheria on the shells of a intertidal gastropod (Lunella coreensis) provides them with benefits for living in intertidal rocky habitats. We found that P. conchopheria covered a large proportion of the shell surface in all L. coreensis inhabiting an exposed rocky shore habitat, but none or only a small proportion of the shell surface in L. coreensis inhabiting a damp boulder shore habitat. Thermal exposure experiment showed that L. coreensis originating from the boulder shore habitat had a higher mortality rate and temperatures inside the shell than those originating from the exposed rocky shore habitat. These differences disappeared when P. conchopheria was removed from the shell or was dried out, indicating that an increased coverage and dampness of the alga suppressed the increase in temperature inside the shell. These support the hypothesis that the growth of P. conchopheria on L. coreensis shells suppresses thermal stress in the hosts; the benefits of P. conchopheria may enable the hosts to exploit habitats where considerable thermal stress is present during air exposure.
Comparison between Japanese online and standard administrations of the Gudjonsson Suggestibility Scale 2 and effects of post‐warning
Authors: Wachi Taeko , Watanabe Kazumi , Yokota Kaeko , Otsuka Yusuke , Hirama Kazuki 
Published: December 2018

PurposeThis study aimed to develop the Japanese online version of the Gudjonsson Suggestibility Scale 2 (GSS2). The effects of post‐warning and free recall on suggestibility were also examined.MethodsA total of 442 people aged between 20 and 59 years took the Japanese online version of the GSS2, and their scores were compared with those obtained via administration of the Japanese standard version in a previous study and those of the British normative sample. The influence of post‐warning (a technique in which the participant is given an apology for the incorrect negative feedback provided on the first day) and free recall instruction on suggestibility was examined in 10 out of the 20 GSS test questions 2 days after the administration of the online GSS2.ResultsThere were no differences in Yield2, Shift, and Total suggestibility scored between the Japanese online and standard versions of the GSS2. The difference in Yield1 scores between the two versions was also small. However, there were significant differences between the Japanese online and British versions in all GSS scores other than Total suggestibility. Further, post‐warning and free recall effectively avoided an increased number of misled responses to leading questions.ConclusionsThe results obtained demonstrate the validity of the Japanese online version of the GSS2. It was also found that certain instructions could be used to prevent further response suggestibility when any misleading questions were provided.
Inferring prey size variation from mandible acceleration in northern elephant seals
Authors: Adachi Taiki , Hückstädt Luis A. , Tift Michael S. , Costa Daniel P. , Naito Yasuhiko , Takahashi Akinori 
Published: December 2018

AbstractPrey size is an important factor for predators as it affects prey quality (energy content) and hence total energy gain. However, it remains challenging to obtain information about prey size from free‐ranging marine predators. Here, we developed a method that estimates prey size using mandible acceleration in captive northern elephant seals and then applied it to 34 free‐ranging seals. In captive seals, the number of feeding‐related acceleration signals were positively related to prey size category (<15 cm). In free‐ranging seals, smaller number of acceleration signals occurred frequently in both mesopelagic (200–1,000 m) and bathypelagic layers (>1,000 m), suggesting that seals foraged mainly on smaller prey (possibly <15 cm). However, the quantity of larger acceleration signals increased in the bathypelagic layers, suggesting that seals were more likely to forage on larger prey (>15 cm) at deeper depths. These results suggest that seals might compensate for higher energetic costs of deeper‐diving by targeting larger prey. Although our study has practical limitations (e.g., calibrating prey size in captive conditions), our method allows concurrent inference of prey size and foraging behavior, being potentially useful to investigate how predators adjust their behavior in response to the changes in the foraging environment.
Beyond the Parochial: Parish Realities and a Synodal Church
Authors: Pendergast Martin 
Published: December 2018

AbstractThis article is a personal reflection on the twelve-year experience of being a parish without a resident priest. The article offers a socio-historical picture of St. Joseph's Parish, Bunhill Row, London EC1. It considers how some Church documents refer to ‘parish’, including the Code of Canon Law; the 1980 National Pastoral Congress; and Pope Francis’ vision of ‘parish’ in ‘The Joy of the Gospel’ and some other addresses. It concludes with some personal reflections.
Stressors experienced by children with autism spectrum disorder in Taiwan: Perspectives of children and their parents
Authors: Chin Wei‐Chih , Li Hsin‐Mei , Chao Kuo‐Yu , Chang Hsueh‐Ling 
Published: December 2018

AbstractAutism spectrum disorder has only recently been recognized as a developmental disability in Taiwan. We conducted an exploratory qualitative descriptive study with children (n = 14, mean age = 13.57 years) and their parents to understand stressors experienced by children with autism spectrum disorder in Taiwan. An analysis of face‐to‐face interviews revealed that children with autism spectrum disorder experienced stressors of daily living, which included environmental stimuli, academic and behavioral expectations, deviations in routine, behavioral expectations, and emotional control, and stressors of socializing, which included bullying, communication, personal interactions, conflict resolution, and difficulty understanding others' emotions. Stressors resulted from the core symptoms and characteristic behaviors of autism spectrum disorders, and also Taiwanese cultural expectations. Our findings could help develop individualized educational plans and culturally‐sensitive behavioral interventions. Facilitation of these interventions could be used by nurses and health‐care professionals to help facilitate problem solving and communication skills, which could reduce the stress for children with autism spectrum disorder in Taiwan.
Radical vs conservative treatment of intraosseous ameloblastoma: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Hendra Faqi Nurdiansyah , Natsir Kalla Diandra Sabrina , Van Cann Ellen M. , de Vet Henrica C. W. , Helder Marco N. , Forouzanfar Tymour 
Published: December 2018

AbstractObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to assess the outcomes of radical and conservative treatment approaches of solid/multicystic and unicystic ameloblastoma in terms of recurrence rates.Material and methodsA systematic review and meta‐analysis was conducted based on the PRISMA statement. Search was performed using PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, and Web of Science for articles published from January 1969 until March 2018. Quality assessment of the selected articles was conducted using the Quality Appraisal of Case Series Studies Checklist. The meta‐analysis was performed using the MedCalc program.ResultsThe search strategy yielded 6,984 articles; 20 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the meta‐analysis. The pooled recurrence rate of solid/multicystic ameloblastomas following radical treatment was 8%, while conservative treatment caused recurrences in 41%. For unicystic ameloblastomas, these values were 3% and 21%, respectively. The risk of recurrences in both types of ameloblastomas following radical treatment was lower than following conservative treatment.ConclusionsThe present study showed statistically significant differences in recurrence favoring radical treatment for both unicystic and solid/multicystic ameloblastoma. The solid/multicystic type showed more recurrences than the unicystic type. Unfortunately, since only retrospective studies were available, the evidence is less strong as wished for.
Using photo‐elicitation and interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore possessions as links to self‐concept and the identities of others in hoarding disorder
Authors: Kings Christopher A. , Knight Tess , Moulding Richard 
Published: December 2018

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to explore the importance of possessions as extensions of self‐concept and connections to significant others for people that hoard.DesignA total of 10 participants were recruited through hoarding group treatment programmes. Participants photographed significant possessions in their home and discussed these in semi‐structured interviews.ResultsAnalysis of transcripts using interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed three interrelated superordinate themes: (1) time travels with you; (2) possessions are me, they're a reflection of my life; and (3) they're linked: I look at them and I think of people. Challenging early life factors were the source of significant self‐uncertainty. Possessions were often touchstones of self‐confidence and reminders of both positive and negative relationships.ConclusionsThe results highlight the many dimensions of possessions’ links to both self‐concept and the identities of others, providing a distinct contribution to the hoarding literature. Implications for future research and treatment are discussed.Practitioner points

Problematic attachments to items may be formed as a compensatory response to challenging early life experiences.

Possessions may reflect self‐confidence, uniqueness, and be perceived to be physical extensions of who people that hoard are.

Belongings can be reminders of interpersonal relationships for people that hoard.
Similar time courses for word form and meaning preactivation during sentence comprehension
Authors: DeLong Katherine A. , Chan Wen‐hsuan , Kutas Marta 
Published: December 2018

AbstractCurrent psycholinguistic research generally acknowledges that aspects of sentence comprehension benefit from neural preactivation of different types of information. However, despite strong support from a number of studies, routine specific word form preactivation has been challenged by Ito, Corley, Pickering, Martin, and Nieuwland (2016). They suggest that word form prediction is contingent upon having enough processing time and resources (afforded by slower input rates) to progress through unidirectional, productionlike stages of comprehension to arrive at word forms via semantic feature preactivation. This conclusion is based on findings from their ERP study, which used a related anomaly paradigm and reported form preactivation at a slow (700 ms) word presentation rate but not a faster one (500 ms). The present experimental design is a conceptual replication of Ito et al. (2016), testing young adults by measuring ERP amplitudes to unpredictable words related either semantically/associatively or orthographically to predictable sentence continuations, relative to unrelated continuations. Results showed that, at a visual presentation rate of two words per second, both types of related words show similarly reduced N400s, as well as varying degrees of increased posterior post‐N400 positivity. These findings indicate that word form preactivation during sentence comprehension is detectable along a similar time course as semantic feature preactivation, and such processing does not necessarily require additional time beyond that afforded by near‐normal reading rates.
The “Inter” Within Interdisciplinary Research: Strategies for Building Integration Across Fields
Authors: Morss Rebecca E. , Lazrus Heather , Demuth Julie L. 
Published: December 2018

AbstractAs emphasis on interdisciplinary and convergent research grows, researchers and institutions can benefit from additional insights into how to build interdisciplinary integration within the research process. This article presents signs of successful interdisciplinary research and proposes strategies that researchers can implement to help create and sustain integration across fields. Drawing on the authors’ experiences, other examples from hazards research, and the literature on interdisciplinarity, the article asserts that successful interdisciplinary research incorporates full intellectual participation by each contributing field, forming a multiway partnership. Such work can frame new research questions, develop novel approaches, and generate innovative insights across and within disciplines. It can also address complex questions at the intersections of established fields, beyond what the collection of contributing fields can produce on their own. To build integration across fields, researchers can use strategies such as interweaving perspectives in the research foci, interacting regularly at the working level, and interconnecting knowledge and ideas throughout the research process. Another strategy is leadership that enables contributions from multiple fields and empowers interdisciplinary synthesis. During the research process, researcher commitment, curiosity, willingness to take risks, and flexibility are also important, along with patience and persistence as challenges arise.
Politics, Science, and Termination: A Case Study of Water Fluoridation Policy in Calgary in 2011
Authors: O'Neill Brenda , Kapoor Taruneek , McLaren Lindsay 
Published: December 2018

AbstractPolicy termination is identified as a rare occurrence and thus difficult to study. However, one policy area, community water fluoridation, has seen an apparent increase in termination in recent years. We examine the specific case of termination in Calgary, Alberta in 2011 with a specific goal to apply Kingdon's Multiple Streams Approach to the policy termination framework. Our findings suggest that of key importance for the termination of water fluoridation was the impending need for an upgrade to the fluoridation infrastructure, the effectiveness of the local anti‐fluoridation activists, the speed of decision making, and a prominent framing of the issue in ethical terms. The opening of a policy window made possible by the 2010 Calgary municipal election, one that introduced a number of new members to council, as well as the presence of a policy entrepreneur who took advantage of the window's opening, were of specific importance to the success of policy termination.