bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
SLAM++-A highly efficient and temporally scalable incremental SLAM framework
Authors: Ila Viorela , Polok Lukas , Solony Marek , Svoboda Pavel 
Published: March 2017

The most common way to deal with the uncertainty present in noisy sensorial perception and action is to model the problem with a probabilistic framework. Maximum likelihood estimation is a well-known estimation method used in many robotic and computer vision applications. Under Gaussian assumption, the maximum likelihood estimation converts to a nonlinear least squares problem. Efficient solutions to nonlinear least squares exist and they are based on iteratively solving sparse linear systems until convergence. In general, the existing solutions provide only an estimation of the mean state vector, the resulting covariance being computationally too expensive to recover. Nevertheless, in many simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) applications, knowing only the mean vector is not enough. Data association, obtaining reduced state representations, active decisions and next best view are only a few of the applications that require fast state covariance recovery. Furthermore, computer vision and robotic applications are in general performed online. In this case, the state is updated and recomputed every step and its size is continuously growing, therefore, the estimation process may become highly computationally demanding. This paper introduces a general framework for incremental maximum likelihood estimation called SLAM++, which fully benefits from the incremental nature of the online applications, and provides efficient estimation of both the mean and the covariance of the estimate. Based on that, we propose a strategy for maintaining a sparse and scalable state representation for large scale mapping, which uses information theory measures to integrate only informative and non-redundant contributions to the state representation. SLAM++ differs from existing implementations by performing all the matrix operations by blocks. This led to extremely fast matrix manipulation and arithmetic operations used in nonlinear least squares. Even though this paper tests SLAM++ efficiency on SLAM problems, its applicability remains general.
The Impact of Health-Related User Interface Sounds on Player Experience
Authors: Robb James , Garner Tom , Collins Karen , Nacke Lennart E. 
Published: March 2017

Background. Understanding how sound functions on informational and emotional levels within video games is critical to understanding player experience of games. User interface sounds, such as player-character health, are a pivotal component of gameplay across many video game genres, yet have not been studied in detail. Method. To address this research gap in user interface sounds, we present two studies: The first study examines the impact of the presence or absence of player-health sounds on player experience. The second study explores the impact of the types of sound used to indicate player health. We use mixed methods with qualitative and physiological measures. Results. Our results reveal that despite the presence of visual cues, sound is still important to game design for conveying health-related information and that the type of sound affects player experience.
ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Hypertension in Cats
Authors: Taylor Samantha S , Sparkes Andrew H , Briscoe Katherine , Carter Jenny , Sala Salva Cervantes , Jepson Rosanne E , Reynolds Brice S , Scansen Brian A 
Published: March 2017

Practical relevance: Feline hypertension is a common disease in older cats that is frequently diagnosed in association with other diseases such as chronic kidney disease and hyperthyroidism (so-called secondary hypertension), although some cases of apparent primary hypertension are also reported. The clinical consequences of hypertension can be severe, related to ‘target organ damage’ (eye, heart and vasculature, brain and kidneys), and early diagnosis followed by appropriate therapeutic management should help reduce the morbidity associated with this condition. Clinical challenges: Despite being a common disease, routine blood pressure (BP) monitoring is generally performed infrequently, probably leading to underdiagnosis of feline hypertension in clinical practice. There is a need to: (i) ensure BP is measured as accurately as possible with a reproducible technique; (ii) identify and monitor patients at risk of developing hypertension; (iii) establish appropriate criteria for therapeutic intervention; and (iv) establish appropriate therapeutic targets. Based on current data, amlodipine besylate is the treatment of choice to manage feline hypertension and is effective in the majority of cats, but the dose needed to successfully manage hypertension varies between individuals. Some cats require long-term adjuvant therapy and, occasionally, additional therapy is necessary for emergency management of hypertensive crises. Evidence base: These Guidelines from the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) are based on a comprehensive review of the currently available literature, and are aimed at providing practical recommendations to address the challenges of feline hypertension for veterinarians. There are many areas where more data is required which, in the future, will serve to confirm or modify some of the recommendations in these Guidelines.
Complementary and alternative interventions for fatigue management after traumatic brain injury: a systematic review
Authors: Xu Gang-Zhu , Li Yan-Feng , Wang Mao-De , Cao Dong-Yuan 
Published: March 2017

Background: We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of complementary and alternative interventions for fatigue after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: We searched multiple online sources including ClinicalTrials.gov, the Cochrane Library database, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, the Web of Science, AMED, PsychINFO, Toxline, ProQuest Digital Dissertations, PEDro, PsycBite, and the World Health Organization (WHO) trial registry, in addition to hand searching of grey literature. The methodological quality of each included study was assessed using the Jadad scale, and the quality of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. A descriptive review was performed. Results: Ten RCTs of interventions for post-TBI fatigue (PTBIF) that included 10 types of complementary and alternative interventions were assessed in our study. There were four types of physical interventions including aquatic physical activity, fitness-center-based exercise, Tai Chi, and aerobic training. The three types of cognitive and behavioral interventions (CBIs) were cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and computerized working-memory training. The Flexyx Neurotherapy System (FNS) and cranial electrotherapy were the two types of biofeedback therapy, and finally, one type of light therapy was included. Although the four types of intervention included aquatic physical activity, MBSR, computerized working-memory training and blue-light therapy showed unequivocally effective results, the quality of evidence was low/very low according to the GRADE system. Conclusions: The present systematic review of existing RCTs suggests that aquatic physical activity, MBSR, computerized working-memory training, and blue-light therapy may be beneficial treatments for PTBIF. Due to the many flaws and limitations in these studies, further controlled trials using these interventions for PTBIF are necessary.
Does the model of additive effect in placebo research still hold true? A narrative review
Authors: Boehm Katja , Berger Bettina , Weger Ulrich , Heusser Peter 
Published: March 2017

Personalised and contextualised care has been turned into a major demand by people involved in healthcare suggesting to move toward person-centred medicine. The assessment of person-centred medicine can be most effectively achieved if treatments are investigated using ‘with versus without’ person-centredness or integrative study designs. However, this assumes that the components of an integrative or person-centred intervention have an additive relationship to produce the total effect. Beecher’s model of additivity assumes an additive relation between placebo and drug effects and is thus presenting an arithmetic summation. So far, no review has been carried out assessing the validity of the additive model, which is to be questioned and more closely investigated in this review. Initial searches for primary studies were undertaken in July 2016 using Pubmed and Google Scholar. In order to find matching publications of similar magnitude for the comparison part of this review, corresponding matches for all included reviews were sought. A total of 22 reviews and 3 clinical and experimental studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The results pointed to the following factors actively questioning the additive model: interactions of various effects, trial design, conditioning, context effects and factors, neurobiological factors, mechanism of action, statistical factors, intervention-specific factors (alcohol, caffeine), side-effects and type of intervention. All but one of the closely assessed publications was questioning the additive model. A closer examination of study design is necessary. An attempt in a more systematic approach geared towards solutions could be a suggestion for future research in this field.
Associations Between Fluid Balance and Outcomes in Critically Ill Children
Authors: Alobaidi Rashid , Morgan Catherine , Basu Rajit K. , Stenson Erin , Featherstone Robin , Majumdar Sumit R. , Bagshaw Sean M. 
Published: March 2017

Background: Fluid therapy is a mainstay during the resuscitation of critically ill children. After initial stabilization, excessive fluid accumulation may lead to complications of fluid overload, which has been independently associated with increased risk for mortality and major morbidity in critically ill children. Objectives: Perform an evidence synthesis to describe the methods used to measure fluid balance, define fluid overload, and evaluate the association between fluid balance and outcomes in critically ill children. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Measurements: Fluid balance, fluid accumulation, and fluid overload as defined by authors. Methods: We will search Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and ProQuest, Dissertations and Theses. In addition, we will search www.clinicaltrials.gov , World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (WHO ICTRP) and the proceedings of selected key conferences for ongoing and completed studies. Search strategy will be done in consultation with a research librarian. Clinical trials and observational studies (from database inception to present) in patients (<25 years) admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) reporting fluid balance, fluid accumulation, or fluid overload, and associated outcomes will be included. Language will not be restricted. Two reviewers will independently screen studies and extract data. Primary outcome is mortality, and secondary outcomes encompass critical care resource utilization. Quality of evidence and risk of bias will be assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Results will be synthesized qualitatively and pooled for meta-analysis if possible. Limitations: Quality of the included studies; lack of randomized trials; high degrees of expected heterogeneity; and variations in definitions of fluid balance and fluid overload between studies. Conclusion: We will comprehensively appraise and summarize the evidence of the association between fluid balance and outcomes in critically ill children, and in doing so attempt to harmonize definitions related to fluid balance, accumulation, and overload. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO: CRD42016036209.
Results of Arthroscopic Treatment in Unresolved Osgood-Schlatter Disease in Athletes
Authors: Circi Esra , Beyzadeoglu Tahsin 
Published: March 2017

Purpose: Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is common causes of knee pain in adolescent. Most patients respond to conservative treatment. However surgical treatment has been recommended for unresolved OSD. The aim of this study was to determine the outcomes of arthroscopic ossicle excision in athletes with unresolved OSD. Methods: Between September 2008 and November 2014, arthroscopy was performed 11 knees of 11 patients with OSD. The inclusion criteria were patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery with more than one year follow-up after surgery. Patients have a documented history of OSD with refractory pain over the tibial tubercle for a mean of 15.5 months (range, 7 to 24 months; SD, 7.5 months). The mean age was 23 years (range, 19 to 29 years; SD, 2.8 years). The mean follow-up period was 66.1 months (range, 15 to 96 months; SD, 25.6 months). Results: The mean return the sports activities after the surgery was 6.7 weeks (range 5 to 9 weeks; SD 1.3 weeks). The mean Kujala patellofemoral score improved from 82.9 (range 80 to 88 points; SD 2.6) preoperatively to 98.5 (range 96 to 100 points; SD 1.6) at final follow-up (p<0.01).In addition, the mean Lysholm knee scale was 87.5 (range 86 to 90 points; SD 1.7) in the preoperative period and increased to 96.9 (range 94 to 100 points; SD 2.5) at final follow-up(p<0.01). The mean Tegner activity level was 7.5 (range 6 to 8; SD 0.9) in the preoperative period and increased to 8.5 (range 7 to 9; SD 0.9) after surgery (p<0.01). Conclusions: We investigated the functional outcomes after arthroscopic treatment of unresolved OSD in athletes. In the all athletes, the arthroscopic treatment of OSD yielded satisfactory functional recovery. No postoperative complication were located. All patients were able to return the same level athletic activity. Level of evidence: Therapeutic Level IV. Key terms: Osgood-Schlatter disease, athletes, knee arthroscopy, ununited ossicle
The effects of Kinesio Tape application with different verbal input given to with patients with rotator cuff tear
Authors: Akbaba Yıldız Analay , Mutlu Ebru Kaya , Altun Süleyman , Gümüşoğlu Gözde , Çelik Derya 
Published: March 2017

Purpose: Rototor cuff tears are most common of shoulder pain.and functional limitations. Kinesio tape (KT) are frequently used in the conservative treatment of shoulder pathology. Even if some studies showed that KT is effective on pain, we think that it is due to positive thoughts of the patients about KT. The aim of the study to investigate the effectiveness KT aplication with different verbal inputs on pain, function and range of motion (ROM) on patient with rotator cuff tear. Materials-Methods: 97 patients (Group 1, n=32; Group 2, n=33, Group 3, n=32) were randomized into 3 groups according to verbal input given to patients about the effectiveness of KT; Group 1 (it has been limited evidence of KT is effective), Group 2 (it has been not known that KT is effective or not), Group 3 (it has been known that KT has excellent result). The same standard KT was applied to 3 groups. The rest, night and pain in activity were assessed by VAS before, after 30 min and 24 hours after KT application. ROM assessed by goniometer and the function was evaluated by Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and ASES before and 24 hours of KT application. Minimal clinically important difference and effective were calculated for the assessments used in the study. Results: Demographic variables were not different between groups. Resting pain did not change in Group 1 and Group 2 (pË‚0,05), however all pain parameters was significantly reduced in Group 3 (p = 0.001). Intra-group changes of ROM were not significant in all groups. DASH and ASES were significantly improved only Group 2 and 3. However, there were not significant different in terms of VAS, ROM, DASH and ASES among three groups (pËƒ0,05). The effect size was found in only positive verbal given group (Group 3) higher than the other groups, but the effect size was found very low. Conclusions: According to our result, KT application with positive input was found effective on pain and function. However effect size was very weak. In addition this improvement was not clinically significant.
Comparison of histological effects of polydeoxyribonucleic acid and hyaluronic acid in experimentally induced osteoarthritis of the knee joints of rats
Authors: Karahan Nazım , Arslan İlyas , Orak Müfit , Midi Ahmet , Yücel İstemi 
Published: March 2017

Aim: The histological effects of intra-articular polydeoxyribonucleic acid and hyaluronic acid in experimentally induced osteoarthritis of the knee joints of rats were investigated. Methods: Thirty rats were divided into three groups, i.e. polydeoxyribonucleic acid group, hyaluronic acid group and saline group. Osteoarthritis of the knee joints of the rats were induced by acl- transection. The polydeoxyribonucleic group was injected with 100 µg (0.05 cc) polydeoxyribonucleic acid. The hyaluronic acid group was injected with 100 µg (0.05 cc) hyaluronic acid, and the saline group was injected with 50 µl (0.05 cc) of 0.9% sodium chloride solution. All of the rats were sacrificed on day 29 and the right knee joints were prepared, and evaluated histologically by Mankin classification. Findings: The differences in total Mankin scores between the three groups were statistically significant (P < 0.01). The differences in total Mankin scores between the polydeoxyribonucleic acid group and the hyaluronic acid group were statistically significant (P < 0.01). The differences in total Mankin scores between hyaluronic acid group and saline group were statistically significant (P < 0.01). Tidemark continuity in all the specimens of the polydeoxyribonucleic acid group was noteworthy. Conclusion: The present study shows that more chondroprotective effect and less degeneration was observed with intra-articularly delivered polydeoxyribonucleic acid compared to hyaluronic acid and saline solution in the experimentally induced osteoarthritis of the knee joints of rats.
Incidence of accompanying intraarticular lesions in patients treated with arthtroscopic surgery for acromioclavicular degeneration
Authors: Ataoğlu Muhammet Baybars , Özer Mustafa , Çetinkaya Mehmet , Ayanoğlu Tacettin , Tepedelenlioğlu Hüseyin Emre , Kanatlı Ulunay 
Published: March 2017

Purpose: Acromioclavicular joint degeneration is a common disease that causes antero-superior shoulder pain. İn physical examination regional pain at acromioclavicular joint can occur with cross-body adduction or internal rotation. Surgery should be planned if the patient has not relieved with minimum 6 months of nonoperative treatment, and has no infection or instability. In this study, we aimed the incidence of accompanying intraarticular conditions in patients applied arthroscopic distal clavicula resection. Method: Documents and intraoperative videos of 128 patients undergone artroscopic distal clavicula resection between 2005-2014 has been analyzed restospectively. The incidence of other intraarticular conditions accompanying acromioclavicular arthritis. Results: The average of the age of the 128 patients was 56,9(18-70). 43 of them were male (%33,6) and 85 were female (66,4). 3 (%2,3) patients had anterior instability and treated with Bankart repairment. 50 patients had Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior (SLAP) lesion (39,1) (SLAP1:12, SLAP2:36, SLAP4:1, SLAP5:2). 37 of the were treated with SLAP repairment. Bufford complex had been spotted in one patient. 19 (%14,8) patients had accompanying biceps lesions. 2 patients had biceps brachii long head rupture. 10 patients had been treated with biceps tenotomy, 3 atients had been treated with biceps tenodesis. 7 (%5,5) patients had accompanying subscapularis lesion and treated with repairment. 58(%45,3) patients had accompanying rotator cuff tears (12 partial, 45 total, 1 massive) and48 treated with repairment. In conclusion; 100 (%78,1) 128 patients had accompanying intraarticular lesions needed surgical intervention Outcomes: The most common complication of distal clavicle resection is pain as a result of insufficient resection and instability due to aggressive resection. İndications sould be chosen carefully to avoid complications and for patient satisfaction. After evaluation of the accompanying lesions that require operative treatment, acromioclavicular lesion should be evaluated again. In our study accompanying lesions can be unnoticed using open surgery, as a consequence incomplete treatment and low patien satisfaction. In radographic imaging, if acromioclavicular arthritis is not compatible with clinical symptoms it is essential to evaluate accompanying lesions, on the other hand it should not be forgotten that acromioclavicular arthritis can imitate other lesions
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Computed Tomography Evaluation of the Tunnel Location and Angle during Anatomic Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Lee Sang Hak , Yoon Kyung Hk , Bae Chan Il 
Published: March 2017

Purpose: Tibial tunnel-independent drilling has attracted increased interest in recent years for anatomic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to compare the geometry and position of the femoral tunnel between the anteromedial portal (AMP) and outside-in (OI) techniques after anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 82 patients undergoing single-bundle ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon autografts using either the AMP (n=40) or OI (n=42) technique. The locations of the tibial and femoral tunnel apertures were assessed by immediate postoperative 3-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) imaging with OsiriX imaging software. The femoral graft bending angle, femoral tunnel aperture shape (height/width ratio), femoral tunnel length, and posterior wall breakage were also measured. Results: The two techniques did not differ significantly in the femoral tunnel position perpendicular to the Blumensaat line. However, the mean femoral tunnel position parallel to the Blumensaat line was more caudally positioned in the AMP group than in the OI group (P=0.025) The two groups did not differ significantly in tibial tunnel position. The mean femoral tunnel length did not differ between the AMP (36.1±0.33 mm) and OI groups (35.6±0.37 mm; P=0.548) The mean femoral graft angle in the OI group (99.6°±7.1°) was significantly more acute than that of the AMP group (108.9°±10.2°) (p < 0.0001). The mean height/width ratio of the AMP group (1.21±0.20) was significantly more ellipsoidal than that of the OI group (1.07±0.09) (p < 0.0001). Posterior wall breakage was detected in 3 cases (7.5%), all in the AMP group. Conclusions: After single-bundle anatomic ACL reconstruction, 3D CT showed a significantly shallower femoral tunnel in the AMP group than in the OI group. The AMP group had a more ellipsoidal femoral tunnel with a risk of posterior wall breakage than the OI group. The OI group showed a more acute bending angle of the femoral tunnel than the AMP group. [Figure: see text][Figure: see text]