bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reservoir Description and Performance Analysis of a Mature Miscible Flood in Rainbow Field, Canada
Authors: Bilozir D. E. , Frydl P. M. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
The Rainbow Keg River AA pool is a dolomitized carbonate reservoir in a mature stage of a vertical hydrocarbon miscible flood. The long history of enhanced recovery, plus the fact that the pool had not produced according to initial expectations, formed an ideal framework for an interdisciplinary re-evaluation of the pool and its depletion mechanisms. The result provided a new interpretation of the pool and allowed the development of an optimized depletion strategy based on minimizing coning and maximizing recovery in the remaining oil sandwich.
Acquisition of 3-D seismic data provided a better definition of the shape and size of the reservoir and led to the drilling of four flank wells. The 3-D seismic data, information from the new wells and reinterpretation of old wells resulted in a reassessment of pool volumetrics. A new geological model suggested the presence of unswept oil, which was later substantiated when one well was recompleted above the solvent/oil contact and produced oil which had been bypassed by the solvent front. In combination with a revised material balance and a review of miseibility, the new reservoir interpretation explained past performance and demonstrated the success of the miscible flood.
After the reservoir description and performance analysis were completed, the major challenge was to develop a production strategy which optimized the oil recovery from the remaining 15-metre oil bank. The main objective of the strategy was to reduce the sandwich loss. Using xylene washes, significant increases in the productivity index were achieved without large increases in gas production. A simplified coning simulation model provided a qualitative view of how the major reservoir facies affected cone development. The model plus reservoir description led to recommendations of optimum production methods (reverse coning, gas cycling and horizontal well application) for different parts of the pool.
Effects of an optional clinical skills laboratory on surgical performance of third-year veterinary students
Authors: Zeugschmidt Eryn L. , Farnsworth Chelsea H. , Carroll Hillary S. , Lucia Tomasina A. , Hinckley Michael M. , Gay John M. , Cary Julie A. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To determine whether addition of an optional clinical skills laboratory (OCSL) to the traditional surgery curriculum would affect total surgery time or incision closure time in veterinary students performing ovariohysterectomy of a dog during a third-year surgery course.
DESIGN
Retrospective and prospective study of veterinary student attendance at OCSL sessions and student performance during the third-year surgery course.
SAMPLE
Students from the classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014 at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
PROCEDURES
For all students, total surgery time and incision closure time were recorded when students performed an ovariohysterectomy of a dog during their third-year live-animal surgery course. Times were analyzed to identify differences among classes and determine whether times were associated with number of OCSL sessions attended, previous experience performing ovariohysterectomies, or enrollment in an elective clinical skills course.
RESULTS
Total surgery and incision closure times were not significantly different between students in the class of 2012 (no access to the OCSL prior to the third-year surgery course) and students in the class of 2013 (ie, access to 4 OCSL sessions during the spring semester prior to the third-year surgery course). However, times were significantly shorter for students in the class of 2014 (ie, students who had access to OCSL sessions during the 3 semesters prior to the third-year surgery course) than for students in the other 2 classes.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Results suggested that attendance in the OCSL sessions was associated with improvements in surgical performance, as reflected in faster total surgery and incision closure times while performing an ovariohysterectomy during the third-year surgery course.
Abortions in Thoroughbred mares associated with consumption of bulbosus buttercups (Ranunculus bulbosus L)
Authors: Swerczek Thomas W. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION
Unexplained clinical signs of weight loss and emaciation were reported in a herd of Thoroughbred horses grazing spring pastures on a central Kentucky farm, even though supplemental grain and hay were provided.
CLINICAL FINDINGS
A buttercup plant, Ranunculus bulbosus L, was abundantly present in all pastures and paddocks on the farm. All horses, especially lactating mares and their foals, had mild to severe weight loss as assessed by body condition. Seven mares on the farm had been confirmed pregnant between 30 and 45 days of gestation, but were later found to have aborted. Two 2-year-old fillies developed severe diarrhea, incoordination, recumbency, and paralysis and were euthanized. Necropsy of these horses revealed ulcers and erosions in the stomach and large intestine. The findings were considered consistent with buttercup toxicosis.
TREATMENT AND OUTCOME
The horses were moved from the buttercup-infested pastures to a farm free of the weed. All horses made an uneventful recovery, and clinical signs resolved after the horses were transferred to buttercup-free pastures. Mares that had aborted conceived successfully in the next breeding season.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE
The buttercup plant is toxic for all classes of livestock. The clinical signs associated with buttercup toxicosis may mimic other disease syndromes affecting the gastrointestinal tract of herbivores. On-farm epidemiological investigations are an essential part of the diagnosis of this condition. Consumption of buttercups has previously been associated with abortions in cattle, but to the author's knowledge, this has not previously been described in horses.
Ophthalmic variables in rehabilitated juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii)
Authors: Gornik Kara R. , Pirie Christopher G. , Marrion Ruth M. , Wocial Julika N. , Innis Charles J. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To determine central corneal thickness (total corneal thickness [TCT], epithelial thickness [ET], and stromal thickness [ST]), anterior chamber depth (ACD), and intraocular pressure (IOP) in Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii).
DESIGN
Prospective cross-sectional study.
ANIMALS
25 healthy rehabilitated juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles.
PROCEDURES
Body weight and straight-line standard carapace length (SCL) were recorded. All turtles underwent a complete anterior segment ophthalmic examination. Central TCT, ET, ST, and ACD were determined by use of a spectral-domain optical coherence tomography device. Intraocular pressure was determined with a rebound tonometer; the horse setting was used to measure IOP in all 25 turtles, and the undefined setting was also used to measure IOP in 20 turtles. For each variable, 3 measurements were obtained bilaterally. The mean was calculated for each eye and used for analysis purposes.
RESULTS
The mean ± SD body weight and SCL were 3.85 ± 1.05 kg (8.47 ± 2.31 lb) and 29 ± 3 cm, respectively. The mean ± SD TCT, ET, ST, and ACD were 288 ± 23 μm, 100 ± 6 μm, 190 ± 19 μm, and 581 ± 128 μm, respectively. Mean ± SD IOP was 6.5 ± 1.0 mm Hg when measured with the horse setting and 3.8 ± 1.1 mm Hg when measured with the undefined setting.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Results provided preliminary reference ranges for objective assessment of ophthalmic variables in healthy juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles.
Nous ne savons plus croire
Authors: Riquier Camille 
Published: March 2016

La modernité nous laisse privés de vérité, mais toujours en quête de sens. Nous souffrons d’une « maladie du croire » parce que nous n’avons même plus la force de douter. Dans le sillage de Paul Ricœur, il est possible d’assumer « une foi post-religieuse ».
L’Accord de Paris : un tournant décisif dans la lutte contre le changement climatique ?
Authors: Maréchal Jean-Paul 
Published: March 2016

L’objet de cet article est d’analyser deux points clés de l’Accord de Paris : l’objectif de limitation du réchauffement climatique en dessous de 2 degrés Celsius et son caractère universel et contraignant. Même si cet accord expose des engagements et des contraintes en retrait par rapport à ce qui serait nécessaire d’un point de vue scientifique, il constituera néanmoins un levier pour demander le respect des engagements pris, et réclamer d’aller plus loin.
Un monde Champagne !
Authors: Taittinger Clovis 
Published: March 2016

Le champagne fait indéniablement partie des industries pérennes et « indélocalisables » de notre pays. Présent et distribué dans la plupart des pays de la planète, il a déjà techniquement conquis le monde. Cependant les ventes stagnent depuis dix ans, car le champagne est touché par une crise culturelle. Si les perspectives à l’export sont infinies, il faut retravailler et vivre totalement le « mythe » Champagne et l’image de la France qui lui est étroitement liée.
Diachronic aspects of ESP
Authors: Banks David 
Published: March 2016

L’anglais de spécialité (ASP) diachronique constitue un champ de recherche relativement nouveau, bien que de nombreux travaux qui pourraient figurer sous cet intitulé n’utilisent pas cette expression. Cet article tente de dresser un état des lieux de la recherche dans ce domaine. Les premières contributions étaient souvent de nature sociolinguistique. Les travaux de M. Halliday sont particulièrement intéressants, notamment ses études sur la relation entre la nominalisation et la progression thématique. Ceux de Banks sur l’article de recherche scientifique se situent dans le prolongement de ceux de M. Halliday ; ils traitent principalement des Philosophical Transactions et les comparent avec le périodique français, le Journal des Sçavans. F. Salager-Meyer fournit une contribution majeure à propos des aspects interpersonnels du discours scientifique. Des ouvrages collectifs sur la question de l’évolution du discours scientifique ont aussi été publiés. Certaines études sont plurimodales de nature et traitent en particulier de l’usage des images dans le texte scientifique. La majorité des études dans ce domaine concerne le discours scientifique, mais quelques tentatives ponctuelles ont porté sur d’autres types de discours. L’ASP diachronique devrait être un champ fructueux pour la recherche future.
Evaluation of Ex-PRESS Mini Glaucoma Shunt Implantation with Preoperative Intracameral Bevacizumab Injection in Refractory Neovascular Glaucoma
Authors: Guven Yilmaz Suzan , Yildirim Seyda , Degirmenci Cumali , Ates Halil 
Published: March 2016

Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ex-PRESS mini glaucoma shunt implantation with preoperative intracameral bevacizumab injection in eyes with refractory neovascular glaucoma. Methods A retrospective chart review of patients with medically uncontrolled neovascular glaucoma who had received 50-µL intracameral bevacizumab (1.25 mg) before undergoing Ex-PRESS mini glaucoma shunt implantation was performed. Success was defined as a postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) between 5 and 21 mm Hg without (complete success) or with or without (qualified success) glaucoma medications and no additional glaucoma surgery, or loss of light perception. Results In total, 33 eyes of 33 patients (15 female, 18 male) were enrolled in the study. The mean age of the study population was 61.2 years (range 36-78). The mean IOP decreased from 41.0 mm Hg (range 24-72) to 17.6 mm Hg (range 8-28) over a mean follow-up of 20.9 months (range 6-60) (p<0.001; Wilcoxon signed-rank test). Complete and qualified success rates were 36.4% and 66.7%, respectively. The average number of antiglaucoma medications decreased from 3.5 (range 2-4) preoperatively to 1.8 (range 1-4) postoperatively (p<0.001; Wilcoxon signed rank test). In 81.8% of cases, the decrease in IOP was 30% or more postoperatively. Conclusions Ex-PRESS mini glaucoma shunt implantation with preoperative bevacizumab injection may be an effective alternative procedure for refractory neovascular glaucoma.
Multifocal Choroiditis with Panuveitis in an 8-Year-Old Boy with Long-Standing Idiopathic Acute Anterior Uveitis
Authors: Grixti Andre , Hagan Richard , Nayak Harish , Chandna Arvind 
Published: March 2016

Purpose To report successful treatment of a rare case of sight-threatening pediatric multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis (MFCPU) and the use of electrophysiology to confirm return of macular function. Methods Case report. Results An 8-year-old boy with a history of bilateral recurrent non-juvenile idiopathic arthritis acute anterior uveitis (AAU) presented with new-onset blurry vision and floaters in both eyes. Visual acuity had deteriorated to 20/200 right eye and 20/100 left eye. Cells were observed in the anterior chamber and vitreous of both eyes. Ophthalmoscopy showed multiple active small cream-colored chorioretinal lesions and cystoid macular edema (CME) in both eyes in the absence of systemic disease, suggestive of idiopathic MFCPU. Successful rapid visual recovery and resolution of CME confirmed by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) was achieved with prompt intensive systemic steroid therapy followed by early introduction of methotrexate. After 9 months, his visual acuities improved to 20/32, and pattern reversal visual evoked potentials and 19 hexagon multifocal electroretinography posttreatment were normal, showing recovery of macular function. Conclusions Multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis is rare in children and has not been documented in the presence of previous longstanding recurrent AAU. Onset of floaters in children should alert the clinician to early stages of posterior pole involvement and progression to reduction in vision due to CME requires prompt aggressive steroid therapy monitored by clinical examination, SD-OCT, and electrophysiology, followed by early introduction of immunosuppressive drugs for long-term stability and to avoid steroid-induced adverse effects in children.
Presumed Bilateral Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion Related to Relapsing White Dot Syndrome
Authors: Beato João , Fígueira Luís , Penas Susana , Santos-Silva Renato , Falcão Manuel , Carneiro Ângela , Reis Fernando Falcão 
Published: March 2016

Purpose To report a presumed case of bilateral asynchronous cilioretinal occlusion associated with white dot syndrome. Methods A 19-year-old woman presented with decreased vision in the right eye. Cilioretinal occlusion was diagnosed and multimodal imaging was performed. Results Laboratory workup was negative. Fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography revealed an inflammatory choroidopathy in the right eye. Spectral-domain coherence tomography (OCT) initially showed internal retinal layer edema followed by atrophy in the papillomacular bundle. Left eye presented asymptomatic decreased visual acuity and OCT findings were compatible with previous cilioretinal occlusion. Conclusions Cilioretinal occlusion findings were present in both eyes. Multimodal fundus imaging allowed idiopathic inflammatory choroidopathy diagnosis in the right eye, suggesting that a recurrent inflammatory process caused an asynchronous vascular occlusion.
Evaluation of Apically Extruded Debris during Root Canal Retreatment with Two Different Rotary Systems Followed by a Self-Adjusting File
Authors: Cakici Fatih , Cakici Elif B. , Küçükekenci Funda Fundaoglu 
Published: March 2016

Purpose To compare the amount of apically extruded debris during root canal retreatment using ProTaper retreatment system (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland), ProTaper retreatment system with Self-Adjusting File (SAF) system (ReDent-Nova, Ra'anana, Israel), Mtwo retreatment system (VDW, Munich, Germany), Mtwo retreatment system with SAF instruments. Methods In total, 72 extracted human mandibular incisor teeth were used. All root canals were prepared with ProTaper universal (Dentsply Maillefer) up to F2 file and filled with gutta percha and AH plus sealer using cold lateral condensation before being assembled randomly into 4 groups (n = 18 each). Root canal filling materials were removed using the ProTaper retreatment system, the ProTaper retreatment system followed by SAF system, Mtwo retreatment system and Mtwo retreatment system followed by SAF system. Debris extruded apically during the removal of canal filling material was collected into preweighed Eppendorf tubes. The tubes were then stored in an incubator at 70°C for 5 days. The weight of the dry extruded debris was established by subtracting the preretreatment and postretreatment weight of the Eppendorf tubes for each group. The data obtained were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis test. Results All retreatment techniques caused the apical extrusion of debris. There was no significant difference between the groups statistically (p>0.05). Conclusions The results of this study showed that SAF system after Mtwo retreatment system and ProTaper retreatment system for improving retreatment has no significant effect on the amount of debris extruded apically.
Toward Catecholamine Responsiveness in Cardiogenic Shock: Insights from the CRASH Score
Authors: Champion Sébastien 
Published: March 2016

Purpose To model a prognostic score in patients with cardiogenic shock that incorporates catecholamine responsiveness and hemodynamics. Methods Assessment of the best accuracy of the score (CRASH score: Catecholamine Refractoriness and Assistance guide based on cardiogenic Shock Hemodynamics) to predict in-hospital mortality and/or extracorporeal life support, based on a retrospective study performed in a medical-surgical intensive care unit. We included 66 patients with cardiogenic shock from various etiologies. We modeled the CRASH score to be a simple score with the best accuracy to predict in-hospital mortality and/or extracorporeal life support. The CRASH score was defined as the cardiac power index (CPI) divided by the square root of 1 + inotropic score (IS, sum of different catecholamines pondered with their variable efficiency): CRASH score = CPI/square root (IS + 1). Results A CRASH score <0.0375 predicted death and/or extracorporeal life support with a sensitivity of 68% and a specificity of 92%. The area under the ROC curve was 0.851, achieving an overall accuracy of 0.833. The CRASH score had improved accuracy when compared with Simplified Acute Physiology, Sleeper, and CardSHOCK scores (p<0.05 for all). With a threshold of 0.300 we found even higher specificity (95%) at the price of decreased sensibility (52%) and accuracy. Conclusions In patients with cardiogenic shock, the CRASH score (= CPI/square root (IS + 1)) <0.0375 allowed patients at high risk of adverse outcome to be identified.
MicroRNAs as Noninvasive Biomarkers in Bladder Cancer Detection: A Diagnostic Meta-Analysis Based on qRT-PCR Data
Authors: Xiao Shuhui , Wang Jinfeng , Xiao Ning 
Published: March 2016

Objective As the diagnostic significance of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the detection of bladder cancer is controversial, we aimed to perform a meta-analysis to comprehensively assess the diagnostic value of miRNAs in blood and urine for detecting bladder cancer. Methods A systematic literature search of public databases was conducted to obtain qualified studies. Sensitivity was utilized to plot the summary receiver operator characteristic (SROC) curve against specificity and the area under the SROC curve (AUC) was generated to evaluate the pooled diagnostic efficiency. Subgroup analyses and meta-regression were applied to investigate the underlying sources of heterogeneity. The STATA 12.0 software was used to perform all statistic analyses. Results A total of 58 studies from 22 articles comprising 4,558 bladder cancer patients and 4,456 controls were included in our meta-analysis. MiRNAs in blood and urine manifested relatively good diagnostic efficiency in detecting bladder cancer, with a sensitivity of 0.74, a specificity of 0.78, and an AUC of 0.83. Multiple-miRNA assays were more accurate than single-miRNA ones in bladder cancer diagnosis. Blood-based miRNA assays displayed better diagnostic performance than urine-based ones. In addition, miRNAs showed reduced diagnostic value in bladder cancer among Caucasians compared with Asians. Conclusions MiRNAs in blood and urine, especially the combination of multiple miRNAs, may serve as hopeful noninvasive biomarkers for early diagnosis of bladder cancer. Further extensive prospective research is needed to verify their clinical significance in bladder cancer diagnosis.
Surgical and Endovascular Revision of Brachio-Basilic Vein Fistula
Authors: Kakkos Stavros K. , Kouri Anastasia K. , Tsolakis Ioannis A. , Haddad Georges K. , Lampropoulos George C. , Karnabatidis Dimitrios 
Published: March 2016

Purpose The brachio-basilic vein fistula (BBVF) is currently the third vascular access option for patients on hemodialysis, following radio-cephalic and brachio-cephalic arterio-venous fistulas. Like all types of hemodialysis vascular access, a variety of procedures may have to be performed in order to maintain long-term use of the BBVF. The aim of the present study was to perform a literature review of endovascular or surgical revisions of BBVFs. Methods On Pubmed search, 676 records were obtained and reviewed for relevance with the aim of the search. Results A variety of endovascular and surgical revision techniques has been described to manage BBVF poor maturation, dysfunction manifested as failing BBVF (most often the result of a stenosis at the transposed/swing segment), thrombosis, aneurysm formation and hemodialysis access-induced hand ischemia (steal syndrome). The role of revision is crucial in BBVF maintenance, taking into account that around 70% of these fistulas will require some intervention by 18 months and as a result of revision, secondary patency is preserved in the vast majority, according to the results of one study. Endovascular revision is the treatment of choice for most cases of BBVF dysfunction or thrombosis, with redo surgery reserved for failures of endovascular techniques or other specific indications. Conclusions BBVF revision, more often in the form of endovascular surgery, plays a crucial role in BBVF maintenance and its continued use for hemodialysis, necessary for reducing graft and catheter use and the associated morbidity.
Early Cannulation Graft: Acuseal
Authors: Glickman Marc 
Published: March 2016

Aim To review the published literature on the early cannulation graft, Acuseal. Methods 235 reported cases have been published and reviewed. These cases are both prospective and retrospective, from either multicenter or single centers. Patency rates and complication rates were reviewed. Economic value of early cannulation grafts were also analyzed. Results Over 135 patients were cannulated within 2.5 days after implantation. No increase in complications were noted and similar primary and secondary patency rates were observed compared to the literature. Economic evaluation both in the UK and US demonstrate benefit of this graft when compared to catheters, fistulas and other grafts. Conclusion Early stick grafts demonstrate similar patency and complication rates when compared to published literature of standard grafts. Economic benefit is also noted using this graft.