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Perceptions about the sexuality of women with fibromyalgia syndrome: a phenomenological study
Authors: Matarín Jiménez Tamara María , Fernández‐Sola Cayetano , Hernández‐Padilla José Manuel , Correa Casado Matías , Antequera Raynal Laura Helena , Granero‐Molina José 
Published: January 2017

AbstractAimsThe aim of this study was to explore and understand the perceptions and experiences of women with fibromyalgia syndrome regarding their sexuality.BackgroundFibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic pathology, which compromises a woman's physical, mental and emotional health. Although concerns related to sexuality are commonly reported, research has tended to focus on the physical symptoms.DesignAn interpretive qualitative research methodology using Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics was carried out.MethodsThis qualitative study explores the sexuality of women with fibromyalgia syndrome. A focus group and semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 13 women with fibromyalgia syndrome. Data were collected between April ‐ June 2014. Participants were recruited until findings reached saturation.FindingsThree themes define the perception of sexuality for these women: (i) Physical impact: don't touch, don't look; (ii) Sexuality and identity: fighting against their loss; (iii) Impact on the relationship: sexuality as a way of connecting the couple.ConclusionDespite limitations, sexuality is important for the identity and quality of life of women with fibromyalgia syndrome. Together with the physical symptomology, guilt, fear and a lack of understanding compromise the coping process. Women need the support of their partner, their socio‐family environment and health professionals. Nurses can aid the successful adjustment to sexual problems related to fibromyalgia syndrome.
Patterns of phylogenetic relatedness of angiosperm woody plants across biomes and life‐history stages
Authors: Qian Hong , Jin Yi , Ricklefs Robert E. 
Published: January 2017

AbstractAimThe tropical niche conservatism (TNC) hypothesis predicts that species in colder or drier climates should on average be more closely related to each other (more phylogenetically clustered) than those in warmer or wetter climates, but a global test of this prediction for local forest communities is lacking. In this study, we test this prediction by analysing a comprehensive dataset of forest communities that covers all forest biomes across the world. Furthermore, within a forest community, vegetation layers from understorey to canopy could be considered a gradient of biotic interaction, on one hand, and an environmental gradient, on the other hand. We assess trends of phylogenetic relatedness of tree species across strata of forests in different forest biomes across the world.LocationGlobal.MethodWe analysed 186 forest plots, each being 0.1 ha in size. For each forest plot, we divided stems into three stem‐size classes. Net relatedness index (NRI) and nearest taxon index (NTI) for angiosperm woody plant assemblages were calculated for each forest plot and for each stem‐size class of the plot. NRI and NTI of forest plots were related to temperature and precipitation in the framework of Whittaker's biome system.ResultsWhen both deep and shallow evolutionary histories of woody species were considered, angiosperm woody plants tended to be more closely related in colder and/or drier climates. Phylogenetic relatedness was greater (i.e. more phylogenetic clustering) among trees with larger stems than among trees with smaller stems at the global scale.Main conclusionsOur finding that species are more closely related towards colder and/or dryer biomes is consistent with the prediction of the TNC hypothesis. The pattern of increasing phylogenetic relatedness towards the upper canopy layer of a forest is stronger in temperate compared to tropical regions, suggesting stronger environmental filtering in the more stressful canopy environment.
A functional variant in ST2 gene is associated with risk of hypertension via interfering MiR‐202‐3p
Authors: Wu Fangqin , Li Lu , Wen Qiang , Yang Jinhua , Chen Zhuyue , Wu Peng , He Meian , Zhang Xiaomin , Wu Tangchun , Cheng Longxian 
Published: January 2017

AbstractRecent studies have suggested that interleukin 1 receptor‐like 1 (ST2) plays a critical role in pathogenesis of several cardiovascular disease conditions. In this study, we examined association of 13 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of ST2 gene with essential hypertension (EH) risk in 1151 patients with EH and 1135 controls. Our study showed that variants rs11685424, rs12999364 and rs3821204 are highly associated with an increase in risk of EH, while rs6543116 is associated with a decrease risk of EH. Notably, in silico analyses suggested the G>C change of rs3821204, which located within the 3′UTR of soluble ST2 mRNA, disrupted a putative binding site for miR202‐3p. Functional analyses suggested that miR‐202‐3p significantly decreased soluble ST2‐G mRNA stability and inhibited its endogenous expression. Furthermore, we found increased plasma‐soluble ST2 (sST2) level was highly associated with CC genotype of rs3821204 in vivo. Taken together, our findings provide the first evidence that genetic variants in ST2 gene are associated with EH risk and variant rs3821204 may influence the development of EH by controlling sST2 expression.
Shared familial risk factors between attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder and overweight/obesity – a population‐based familial coaggregation study in Sweden
Authors: Chen Qi , Kuja‐Halkola Ralf , Sjölander Arvid , Serlachius Eva , Cortese Samuele , Faraone Stephen V. , Almqvist Catarina , Larsson Henrik 
Published: January 2017

BackgroundDespite meta‐analytic evidence for the association between attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and overweight/obesity, the mechanisms underlying the association are yet to be fully understood.MethodsBy linking multiple Swedish national and regional registers, we identified 472,735 index males born during 1973–1992, with information on body weight and height directly measured before they were conscripted for military service. We further identified 523,237 full siblings born during 1973–2002 for the index males. All individuals were followed up from their third birthday to December 31, 2009 for ADHD diagnosis. Logistic regression models were used to estimate the association between overweight/obesity in index males and ADHD in their full siblings.ResultsSiblings of index males with overweight/obesity had increased risk for ADHD (overweight: OR = 1.14, 95% CI = 1.05–1.24; obesity: OR = 1.42, 95% CI = 1.24–1.63), compared with siblings of index males with normal weight. The results were adjusted for birth year of the index male and sex of the sibling. After further adjustment for ADHD status of the index male, the familial coaggregation remained significant (overweight: OR = 1.13, 95% CI = 1.04–1.22; obesity: OR = 1.38, 95% CI = 1.21–1.57). The results were similar across sex of the siblings.ConclusionsAttention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder and overweight/obesity share familial risk factors, which are not limited to those causing overweight/obesity through the mediation of ADHD. Future research aiming at identifying family‐wide environmental risk factors as well as common pleiotropic genetic variants contributing to both traits is warranted.
French updated recommendations in Stage I to III melanoma treatment and management
Authors: Guillot B. , Dalac S. , Denis M.G. , Dupuy A. , Emile J.F. , De La Fouchardiere A. , Hindie E. , Jouary T. , Lassau N. , Mirabel X. , Piperno Neumann S. , De Raucourt S. , Vanwijck R. 
Published: January 2017

AbstractAs knowledge continues to develop, regular updates are necessary concerning recommendations for practice. The recommendations for the management of melanoma stages I to III were drawn up in 2005. At the request of the Société Française de Dermatologie, they have now been updated using the methodology for recommendations proposed by the Haute Autorité de Santé in France. In practice, the principal recommendations are as follows: for staging, it is recommended that the 7th edition of AJCC be used. The maximum excision margins have been reduced to 2 cm. Regarding adjuvant therapy, the place of interferon has been reduced and no validated emerging medication has yet been identified. Radiotherapy may be considered for patients in Stage III at high risk of relapse. The sentinel lymph node technique remains an option. Initial examination includes routine ultrasound as of Stage II, with other examinations being optional in stages IIC and III. A shorter strict follow‐up period (3 years) is recommended for patients, but with greater emphasis on imaging.
Use of natural preservatives in low sodium carne‐de‐sol beef
Authors: Campêlo Maria Carla da Silva , Medeiros Jovilma Maria Soares de , Rebouças Manoela de Oliveira , Pereira José Carlos da Silveira , Abrantes Maria Rociene , Oliveira Adriene Rosceli Menezes de , Lima Patrícia de Oliveira , Silva Jean Berg Alves da 
Published: January 2017

AbstractThe quality of meat produced with low sodium chloride and prepared with lactic acid and sodium lactate was evaluated. Meat samples were divided into the following groups according to the treatment: 1% lactic acid (MLA), 3% sodium lactate, a combination of both (MLA + SL) and without preservatives (MC). Samples were salted with 2% sodium chloride and then stored under refrigeration at 4 ± 1 °C for 12 days. Microbiological changes (coliforms at 35 and 45 ºC, Salmonella sp., Staphylococcus spp., mesophilic, and psychotrophic aerobic bacteria) and physicochemical alterations (pH, color, WHC, CL, SF, and TBARS) were analyzed at three, six, and twelve. The meat treated with natural preservatives presented lower microbial counts when compared to the MC group. Excellent MLA, with a longer shelf life of up to 6 days in refrigerated storage. Regarding the physical–chemical parameters, it was verified that the introduction of preservatives did not significantly alter the quality of the product. Thus, natural preservatives may be viable alternatives for the production of meat with longer storage time and low NaCl content.Practical applicationsIn this work, we report the addition of natural preservatives, lactic acid and sodium lactate to promote an increase in the shelf life of up to 6 days of beef and low sodium chloride. This is important because it allows the consumer to guarantee quality and safety in the consumption of the food for a longer period, thus reducing the possibility of developing diseases caused by the excessive consumption of NaCl. For the industry, the introduction of organic acids in beef, in addition to reducing the NaCl content, which makes the product more attractive to the consumer seeking a healthier diet, makes it possible to commercialize it without altering the sensorial characteristics.
Occurrence of food‐borne pathogens and process hygiene indicators in three Italian poultry slaughterhouses
Authors: Meloni Domenico , Consolati Simonetta Gianna , Mazza Roberta , Marceddu Marta , Mudadu Alessandro Graziano , Piras Francesca , Mazzette Rina 
Published: January 2017

AbstractIn this study, a total of 150 samples including cloacal, carcass swabs, and neck skin excisions were collected from 50 broiler chickens randomly selected in three Italian poultry slaughterhouses. All the samples were examined for the presence of food‐borne pathogens and process hygiene indicators. The efficacy of a destructive method and a non‐destructive method for recovering of bacteria was also evaluated. Fifteen Listeria monocytogenes isolates were subjected to serotyping and investigated for the presence of 10 virulence‐associated genes using multiplex PCR assays. The strains were further subjected to PFGE and investigated for their adhesion abilities. The average levels of the process hygiene indicators (total viable counts of aerobic bacteria, total coliforms, and Escherichia coli) were lower than other surveys carried out in Italy, on the contrary, we highlighted the occurrence of food‐borne pathogens as Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter jejuni, and L. monocytogenes. The recovering of L. monocytogenes serotype 1/2a involved in the majority of recent EU food‐borne outbreaks of human listeriosis should be considered a public health concern.Practical applicationsThere are a few studies about the occurrence of the main food‐borne pathogens and the presumptive process hygiene indicators in Italian poultry slaughterhouses. In our study, we applied a combined microbiological and biomolecular approach to verify their occurrence, to evaluate the practical application of recovery methods and to characterize eventual Listeria monocytogenes isolates. The slaughterhouses included in our study were comparable for slaughter procedures: our results should be useful for Food Business Operators to demonstrate the effectiveness of the preventative measures.
Predictors of postoperative falls in the first and second postoperative years among older hip fracture patients
Authors: Yeh Hsiang‐Fen , Shao Jung‐Hua , Li Chia‐Lin , Wu Chi‐Chuan , Shyu Yea‐Ing L 
Published: January 2017

Aims and objectivesTo explore risk factors for a single fall and multiple falls in the first and second postoperative years among older hip fracture patients.BackgroundOlder hip fracture patients have a high probability of falling again after a fall incident. Risk factors for postoperative falls among older hip fracture patients in Taiwan remain to be confirmed.DesignSecondary analysis.MethodsData collected from control groups of two clinical trials conducted during 2001–2004 and during 2005–2009 were selected. Overall, 181 older adults who underwent hip fracture surgery were assessed at predischarge and postdischarge. Participant data were collected through home visits.ResultsDecline in unaffected limb quadriceps muscle endurance was a crucial predictor of a single fall in the first postoperative year for older hip fracture patients. Advanced age and more severe depressive symptoms were the crucial predictor for multiple falls. Engagement in activities of daily living was the crucial predictor for falls during the first to second postoperative years among older hip fracture patients.ConclusionIn Taiwan, postoperative falls that occur within 1–2 years of a hip fracture are associated with a high incidence of single and multiple falls in older people. The crucial predictors of falls in the first and second year after a hip fracture include unaffected limb quadriceps endurance, age, depression status and postdischarge activities of daily livings in older people.Relevance to clinical practiceThe identified factors associated with subsequent falls within one and two years of a hip fracture should be incorporated into clinical strategies and taught in nursing courses. Early postoperative lower extremity muscular endurance rehabilitation must be provided. Furthermore, as part of the healthcare plan before hospital discharge, it must be ensured that the community where the older adults live has nutritional education, cognitive screening and psychological support.
Effectiveness of a psychoeducational programme in enhancing motivation to change alcohol‐addictive behaviour
Authors: Yeh Mei‐Yu , Tung Tao‐Hsin , Horng Fen‐Fang , Sung Su‐Ching 
Published: January 2017

Aims and objectivesTo evaluate the effectiveness of a psychoeducational programme in enhancing motivation to change alcohol‐addictive behaviour.BackgroundThe prevalence of alcohol abuse has increased over the past 10 years, and the age of initial alcohol use has decreased gradually in Taiwan. Alcohol dependence is one of the leading causes of disability and has led to increases in the incidence of crime and violence, with alcohol abuse identified as a problem in society.DesignA quasi‐experimental design with nonequivalent pre/post‐testing was used.MethodsAlcohol‐dependent inpatients undergoing alcohol treatment were selected from the psychiatric ward of a teaching hospital in northern Taiwan. The effectiveness of the psychoeducational programme in enhancing motivation to change alcohol‐addictive behaviour was evaluated with the Severity of Alcohol Dependence Data Questionnaire and the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale. In total, 24 and 51 participants were recruited to the experimental and control groups, respectively, for the baseline survey, and 14 and 17 were in the final survey, respectively.ResultsAfter adjustment for baseline survey scores, the experimental group showed significantly greater increases in recognition and ambivalence relative to those observed in the control group.ConclusionsThe results not only showed that the psychoeducational programme was effective in reinforcing addicted inpatients' motivation for changing their drinking behaviour but also provided clinical nurses with practical methods via which to enhance patient motivation.Relevance to clinical practiceThe psychoeducational programme could assist clinical nurses in helping alcohol‐dependent patients to recognise the nature of their problematic drinking; increase participants' ambivalence towards their drinking behaviour, leading to the contemplation of change; and strengthen the possibility that they will change their addictive behaviour.
Liquidity in a Market for Unique Assets: Specified Pool and To‐Be‐Announced Trading in the Mortgage‐Backed Securities Market
Authors: GAO PENGJIE , SCHULTZ PAUL , SONG ZHAOGANG 
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACTAgency mortgage‐backed securities (MBS) trade simultaneously in a market for specified pools (SPs) and in the to‐be‐announced (TBA) forward market. TBA trading creates liquidity by allowing thousands of different MBS to be traded in a handful of TBA contracts. SPs that are eligible to be traded as TBAs have significantly lower trading costs than other SPs. We present evidence that TBA eligibility, in addition to characteristics of TBA‐eligible SPs, lowers trading costs. We show that dealers hedge SP inventory with TBA trades, and they are more likely to prearrange trades in SPs that are difficult to hedge.
Morcellating uterine mesenchymal tumors: The pathologist's view
Authors: Pavlakis Kitty , Messini Irini , Yiannou Petros , Gavresea Theofani , Chrysanthakis Dimitris , Hilaris Georgios , Panoskaltsis Theodoros 
Published: January 2017

AbstractAimThe study was conducted to delineate the histological problems in diagnosing uterine mesenchymal tumors in morcellated material.MethodsAll cases of morcellated uteri performed between 2008 and 2014 were reviewed. The incidence of unexpected malignancy, defined as any neoplasm with a clear‐cut diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma (LMS) or endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS), was noted. Cases with absolute discrepancy between the diagnosis of the morcellated tumor and the subsequent diagnosis were also included in the study.ResultsOut of 631 cases, a final diagnosis of LMS or ESS was made regarding three and five tumors, respectively. Patient age ranged from 25 to 48 years. Two further cases initially diagnosed as ESS proved to be endometrial stromal nodules with smooth muscle differentiation. Two cases were diagnosed as smooth muscle tumors with uncertain malignant potential and the patients remain free of disease. One tumor was diagnosed as an endometrial stromal neoplasm and proved to be benign and finally a leiomyoma variant presented with presumed peritoneal disease.ConclusionBoth endometrial stromal and smooth muscle tumors with malignant behavior can be encountered at a young age. Because of the limitations in histological evaluation, morcellated tumors may be overdiagnosed or underdiagnosed by pathologists.
Neutrophil‐mediated vascular barrier injury: Role of neutrophil extracellular traps
Authors: Meegan Jamie E. , Yang Xiaoyuan , Coleman Danielle C. , Jannaway Melanie , Yuan Sarah Y. 
Published: January 2017

AbstractNeutrophils play an essential role in host defense against infection or injury. While neutrophil activation is necessary for pathogen clearance and tissue repair, a hyperactive response can lead to tissue damage and microcirculatory disorders, a process involving complex neutrophil–endothelium cross talk. This review highlights recent research findings about neutrophil‐mediated signaling and structural changes, including those induced by neutrophil extracellular traps, which ultimately lead to vascular barrier injury.
Real Estate Property Maintenance Optimization Based on Multiobjective Multidimensional Knapsack Problem
Authors: Taillandier Franck , Fernandez Christophe , Ndiaye Amadou 
Published: January 2017

AbstractThe real estate property maintenance problem (REPMP) deals with the problem of the maintenance of real estate property buildings’ components using a limited budget in a limited period to achieve multiple and often conflicting objectives. Maintenance of the components requires a multiannual maintenance action plan optimized simultaneously on different criteria relative to buildings’ maintenance objectives (the quality of service, client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, etc.) while respecting a predetermined budget. This article presents an innovative modeling of REPMP into a multiobjective multidimensional knapsack problem and its optimization using a generalization of the discrete multiobjective particle swarm optimization algorithm and the Pareto optimality. An application of this methodology using data from a real estate property of 22 buildings of a major French company is presented and discussed.
Mapping to Cells: A Simple Method to Extract Traffic Dynamics from Probe Vehicle Data
Authors: He Zhengbing , Zheng Liang , Chen Peng , Guan Wei 
Published: January 2017

AbstractIn the era of big data, mining data instead of collecting data are a new challenge for researchers and engineers. In the field of transportation, extracting traffic dynamics from widely existing probe vehicle data is meaningful both in theory and practice. Therefore, this article proposes a simple mapping‐to‐cells method to construct a spatiotemporal traffic diagram for a freeway network. The method partitions a network region into small square cells and represents a real network inside the region by using the cells. After determining the traffic flow direction pertaining to each cell, the spatiotemporal traffic diagram colored according to traffic speed can be well constructed. By taking the urban freeway in Beijing, China, as a case study, the mapping‐to‐cells method is validated, and the advantages of the method are demonstrated. The method is simple because it is completely based on the data themselves and without the aid of any additional tool such as Geographic Information System software or a digital map. The method is efficient because it is based on discrete space‐space and time‐space homogeneous cells that allow us to match the probe data through basic operations of arithmetic. The method helps us understand more about traffic congestion from the probe data, and then aids in carrying out various transportation researches and applications.