bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevention, assessment and management of post-dialysis fatigue in patients attending in-center hemodialysis: a best practice implementation project
Authors: Oliver Veronica , Stephenson Matthew 
Published: December 2016

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Background:
The hemodialysis (HD) population experiences a myriad of disease-related symptoms that are often not recognized and/or not treated. Post-dialysis fatigue is a frequent complaint of HD patients following a dialysis session, and there is currently no evidence-based approach to alleviate this problem.

Objectives:
The object of this best practice implementation project was to implement evidence-based strategies for the prevention, assessment and management of post-dialysis fatigue, with a view to lessening the disease burden experienced by in-center HD patients.

Methods:
The project used the Joanna Briggs Institute's Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System and Getting Research Into Practice audit tool for promoting change in clinical practice. A baseline audit was conducted, followed by implementation of evidence-based strategies with a focus on staff and patient education. A follow-up audit was performed to assess the effects of the interventions on compliance with best practice.

Results:
The baseline audit showed that there was no evidence-based approach to prevention, assessment and management of post-dialysis fatigue in place, with only two of the 11 audit criteria showing compliance greater than 50%. Education programs for nursing staff and patients were established, along with the implementation of additional strategies to prevent, assess and manage post-dialysis fatigue. The follow-up audit showed a dramatic increase in the utilization of evidence-based strategies, with ten of the 11 audit criteria achieving above 75% compliance.

Conclusion:
An evidence-based program to prevent, assess and manage post-dialysis fatigue was successfully implemented. Future studies may reveal if this project has lessened the disease burden experienced by in-center HD patients.
Experiences of midwives and nurses in policy development in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol
Authors: Etowa Josephine , Vukic Adele , Aston Megan , Boadu Nana Yaa , Helwig Melissa , Macdonald Danielle , Sikora Lindsey , Wright Erica , Babatunde Seye , George Awoala Nelson 
Published: December 2016

Review question/objective:
The objective of this review is to identify, appraise and synthesize the qualitative evidence on the experiences of midwives’ and nurses’ involvement in policy development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This qualitative review seeks to address the following question:
What are midwives’ and nurses’ experiences of being involved in policy development in LMICs?
Perceptions of patients, significant others and health professionals of the role of significant others in programs for chronic non-malignant pain patients: a systematic review protocol
Authors: Hansen Carrinna A. , Bjerrum Merete Bender 
Published: December 2016

Review question/objective:The objective of this review is to identify and synthesize the perceptions of patients, significant others and health professionals regarding the role of significant others in chronic pain programs or healthcare regimens that target patients with chronic non-malignant pain. More specifically, the objective is to identify the role of significant others in chronic pain programs and healthcare regimens for adult patients with chronic non-malignant pain in primary, secondary or tertiary healthcare settings.
Experiences and needs of families with a relative admitted to an adult intensive care unit: a qualitative systematic review protocol
Authors: Kynoch Kate , Cabilan Cara Joyce , McArdle Annie 
Published: December 2016

Review question/objective:
The objective of the proposed review is to determine the best available qualitative evidence to guide healthcare workers when providing care and support for families of relatives in an adult intensive care unit (ICU). The specific objective is to explore the experiences and needs of families with a relative in an adult ICU.
A comparison between dexmedetomidine and propofol on extubation times in postoperative adult cardiac surgery patients: a systematic review protocol
Authors: Nguyen John , Nacpil Noel 
Published: December 2016

Review question/objective:
The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize the best available evidence regarding the effects of dexmedetomidine compared to propofol on time to extubation, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS), hospital LOS and mortality in postoperative adult cardiac surgery patients.
The specific review question is as follows:
What is the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine compared to propofol on times to extubation, ICU LOS, hospital LOS and mortality in postoperative adults undergoing cardiac surgery?
Complete Genome Sequences of Two Isolates of Canis familiaris Oral Papillomavirus from South Africa
Authors: Regnard Guy L. , Baloyi Nwaxigombe M. , Bracher Leonard R. , Hitzeroth Inga I. , Rybicki Edward P. 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

Canis familiaris
oral papillomavirus, formerly canine oral papillomavirus, is a causative agent of the self-resolving canine oral papillomatosis and was first described in 1994. This is the first report of two full-length genome sequences described in South Africa and indicates the highly conserved nature of
Canis familiaris
oral papillomavirus.
Draft Genome Sequences of Three Hypervirulent Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Bacteremia
Authors: Shankar Chaitra , Nabarro Laura E. B. , Devanga Ragupathi Naveen Kumar , Muthuirulandi Sethuvel Dhiviya Prabaa , Daniel Jones Lionel Kumar , Doss C George Priya , Veeraraghavan Balaji 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

Hypervirulent
Klebsiella pneumoniae
strains have been increasingly reported worldwide, and there is emergence of carbapenem resistance among them. Here, we report the genome sequences of three carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent
K. pneumoniae
isolates isolated from bacteremic patients at a tertiary-care center in South India.
Complete Genome Sequences of Six
Chrysodeixis includens
Nucleopolyhedrovirus Isolates from Brazil and Guatemala
Authors: Craveiro Saluana R. , Santos Luis Arthur V. M. , Togawa Roberto C. , Inglis Peter W. , Grynberg Priscila , Ribeiro Zilda Maria A. , Ribeiro Bergmann M. , Castro Maria Elita B. 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

The baculovirus,
Chrysodeixis
(formerly
Pseudoplusia
)
includens
nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChinNPV), is a new
Alphabaculovirus
pathogenic to
Chrysodeixis includens
. Here, we report the complete genome sequences of six ChinNPV isolates. The availability of these genome sequences will provide information on ChinNPV molecular genetics, promoting understanding of its pathogenicity, diversity, and evolution.
Genome Sequence of Airborne
Acinetobacter
sp. Strain 5-2Ac02 in the Hospital Environment, Close to the Species of Acinetobacter towneri
Authors: Barbosa Beathriz G. V. , Fernandez-García Laura , Gato Eva , López Maria , Blasco Lucia , Leão Robson Souza , Albano Rodolpho M. , Fernández Begoña , Cuenca Felipe-Fernández , Pascual Álvaro , Bou German , Marques Elizabeth A. , Tomás María 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

Acinetobacter
spp. are found in 53% of air colonization samples from the hospital environment. In this work, we sequenced all the genome of airborne
Acinetobacter
sp. strain 5-2Ac02. We found important features at the genomic level in regards to the rhizome. By phylogenetic analysis,
A. towneri
was the species most closely related to
Acinetobacter
sp. 5-2Ac02.
Detection and Genomic Characterization of Enterovirus D68 in Respiratory Samples Isolated in the United States in 2016
Authors: Ng Terry Fei Fan , Montmayeur Anna , Castro Christina , Cone Marshall , Stringer Joey , Lamson Daryl M. , Rogers Shannon L. , Wang Chern Shur-Wern , Magaña Laura , Marine Rachel , Rubino Heather , Serinaldi Daniel , George Kirsten , Nix W. Allan 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT
The genomic sequences of three 2016 enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) strains were obtained from respiratory samples of patients from Florida, Texas, and New York. These EV-D68 sequences share highest nucleotide identities with strains that circulated in North America, Europe, and Asia in 2014–2015.
Draft Genome Sequence of Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus Strain L-55 Isolated from a Healthy Human Gut
Authors: Fujii Yusuke , Toh Hidehiro , Matsubara Takehiro , Tomida Shuta , Nguyen Co Thi Kim , Mimura Iyo , Nakamura Shoji , Morita Hidetoshi 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

Probiotic
Lactobacillus acidophilus
L-55 was isolated from a healthy human gut. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of this organism.
Complete Genome Sequence of the Nonylphenol-Degrading Bacterium Sphingobium cloacae JCM 10874
T
Authors: Ootsuka Mina , Nishizawa Tomoyasu , Ohta Hiroyuki 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

Sphingobium cloacae
JCM 10874
T
can degrade phenolic endocrine-disrupting chemicals, nonylphenol, and octylphenol. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of the JCM 10874
T
strain.
Draft Genome Sequence of Antarctic Methanogen Enriched from Dry Valley Permafrost
Authors: Buongiorno Joy , Bird Jordan T. , Krivushin Kirill , Oshurkova Victoria , Shcherbakova Victoria , Rivkina Elizaveta M. , Lloyd Karen G. , Vishnivetskaya Tatiana A. 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

A genomic reconstruction belonging to the genus
Methanosarcina
was assembled from metagenomic data from a methane-producing enrichment of Antarctic permafrost. This is the first methanogen genome reported from permafrost of the Dry Valleys and can help shed light on future climate-affected methane dynamics.
Draft Genome Sequence of
Pseudomonas
sp. Strain CCA1, Isolated from Leaf Soil
Authors: Akita Hironaga , Kimura Zen-ichiro , Hoshino Tamotsu 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

Pseudomonas
sp. strain CCA1 was isolated from leaf soil collected in Higashi-Hiroshima City in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Here, we present a draft genome sequence of this strain. The genome consists of 24 contigs for a total of 6,993,992 bp, 8,917 predicted coding sequences, and a GC content of 67.2%.
Identification of Beak and Feather Disease Virus in an Unusual Novel Host (
Merops ornatus
) Using Nested PCR
Authors: Sarker Subir , Das Shubhagata , Helbig Karla , Raidal Shane R. 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

The complete genome sequence of beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) was discovered from a rainbow bee-eater (
Merops ornatus
), a species of
Coraciiformes
. The genome consisted of 1,996 bp encoding two major bidirectional transcribed open reading frames. This is the first evidence of BFDV infection and complete genome characterization for this novel host species.
Barrier island migration dominates ecogeomorphic feedbacks and drives salt marsh loss along the Virginia Atlantic Coast, USA
Authors: Deaton Charles D. , Hein Christopher J. , Kirwan Matthew L. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Coupling between barrier islands and their associated backbarrier environments (salt marsh, tidal flats) leads to complex ecogeomorphic feedbacks that are proposed to control the response of barrier island systems to relative sea-level rise. This study tests the applicability of these still-theoretical concepts through investigation of the Virginia barrier islands (eastern United States), which are located in an area of accelerated sea-level rise. Using historical maps and photographs from A.D. 1851 to 2010, we determine that rapid landward island migration (1–6 m yr–1) is leading to backbarrier area reduction and large-scale salt marsh loss (63 km2 or 19%) at a rate of 0.45 km2 yr–1. Landward barrier island migration far outpaces upland marsh migration and is responsible for 51% of marsh loss; the remainder is due to backbarrier processes (e.g., edge erosion). In direct contrast to proposed ecogeomorphic feedbacks linking barrier island and backbarrier environments, shoreline retreat rates were not related to changes in backbarrier marsh, open-water areas, or tidal prism. Rather, these results indicate that, for barrier island systems already undergoing migration, the primary barrier-backbarrier coupling is the loss of marsh and tidal-flat area because of barrier island migration.
Explosive eruption of El Chichón volcano (Mexico) disrupted 6th century Maya civilization and contributed to global cooling
Authors: Nooren Kees , Hoek Wim Z. , van der Plicht Hans , Sigl Michael , van Bergen Manfred J. , Galop Didier , Torrescano-Valle Nuria , Islebe Gerald , Huizinga Annika , Winkels Tim , Middelkoop Hans 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
A remarkably long period of Northern Hemispheric cooling in the 6th century CE, which disrupted human societies across large parts of the globe, has been attributed to volcanic forcing of climate. A major tropical eruption in 540 CE is thought to have played a key role, but there is no consensus about the source volcano to date. Here, we present evidence for El Chichón in southern Mexico as the most likely candidate, based on a refined reconstruction of the volcano’s eruption history. A new chronological framework, derived from distal tephra deposits and the world’s largest Holocene beach ridge plain along the Gulf of Mexico, enabled us to positively link a major explosive event to a prominent volcanic sulfur spike in bipolar ice core records, dated at 540 CE. We speculate that voluminous tephra fall from the eruption had a severe environmental impact on Maya societies, leading to temporary cultural decline, site abandonment, and migration within the core area of Maya civilization.
Non-selective β-blockers in advanced cirrhosis: a critical review of the effects on overall survival and renal function
Authors: Blasco-Algora Sara , Masegosa-Ataz José , Alonso Sonia , Gutiérrez Maria-Luisa , Fernández-Rodriguez Conrado 
Published: December 2016

IntroductionNon-selective β-blockers (NSBBs) are widely prescribed in patients with cirrhosis for primary and secondary prophylaxis of bleeding oesophageal varices. Furthermore, it has been suggested that the clinical benefits of NSBBs may extend beyond their haemodynamic effects. Recently, a potentially harmful effect has been described in patients with refractory ascites or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.MethodologyA comprehensive literature search on β-blockers and cirrhosis survival using the electronic databases PubMed/MEDLINE, AMED, CINAHL and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Full-text manuscripts published over more than 35 years, from 1980 to April 2016 were reviewed for relevance and reference lists were cross-checked for additional pertinent studies regarding potential NSBB effects, especially focused on those concerned with survival and/or acute kidney injury (AKI).DiscussionThe proposed review will be able to provide valuable evidence to help decision making in the use of NSBB for the treatment of advanced cirrhosis and highlights some limitations in existing evidence to direct future research.
Heat stress, hydration and uric acid: a cross-sectional study in workers of three occupations in a hotspot of Mesoamerican nephropathy in Nicaragua
Authors: Wesseling Catharina , Aragón Aurora , González Marvin , Weiss Ilana , Glaser Jason , Rivard Christopher J , Roncal-Jiménez Carlos , Correa-Rotter Ricardo , Johnson Richard J 
Published: December 2016

ObjectivesTo study Mesoamerican nephropathy (MeN) and its risk factors in three hot occupations.DesignCross-sectional.SettingChinandega and León municipalities, a MeN hotspot on the Nicaraguan Pacific coast, January–February 2013.Participants194 male workers aged 17–39 years: 86 sugarcane cutters, 56 construction workers, 52 small-scale farmers.Outcome measures(1) Differences between the three occupational groups in prevalences/levels of socioeconomic, occupational, lifestyle and health risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and in biomarkers of kidney function and hydration; (2) differences in prevalences/levels of CKD risk factors between workers with reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFRCKD-EPI<80 mL/min/1.73 m2) and workers with normal kidney function (eGFRCKD-EPI≥80 mL/min/1.73 m2).ResultsSugarcane cutters were more exposed to heat and consumed more fluid on workdays and had less obesity, lower blood sugar, lower blood pressure and a better lipid profile. Reduced eGFR occurred in 16%, 9% and 2% of sugarcane cutters, construction workers and farmers, respectively (trend cane > construction > farming, p=0.003). Significant trends (cane > construction > farming) were also observed for high serum urea nitrogen (blood urea nitrogen (BUN) >20 mg/dL), high serum creatinine (SCr >1.2 mg/dL), low urinary pH (≤5.5) and high BUN/SCr ratio (>20) but not for high urinary specific gravity (≥1.030). Sugarcane cutters also more often had proteinuria and blood and leucocytes in the urine. Workers with eGFR <80 mL/min/1.73 m2reported a higher intake of water and lower intake of sugary beverages. Serum uric acid levels related strongly and inversely to eGFR levels (adj β −10.4 mL/min/1.73 m2, 95% CI −12.2 to −8.5, p<0.001). No associations were observed for other metabolic risk factors, pesticides, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or alcohol. Among cane cutters, consumption of electrolyte hydration solution appeared preventive (adj β 8.1 mL/min/1.73 m2, p=0.09).ConclusionsHeat stress, dehydration and kidney dysfunction were most common among sugarcane cutters. Kidney dysfunction also occurred to a lesser extent among construction workers, but hardly at all among small-scale farmers. High serum uric acid was associated with reduced kidney function.
Quantitative flow measurement after placing a flow diverter for a distal internal carotid artery aneurysm
Authors: Chen Chien-Wei , Wong Ho-Fai , Ye Yu-Ling , Chen Yao-Liang , Chen Wei-Liang , Ou Chang-Hsien , Tsai Yuan-Hsiung 
Published: December 2016

ObjectivesTo evaluate the differences in arterial flow after flow diverter placement using quantitative flow measurements based on digital subtraction angiography (DSA).MethodsBetween November 2013 and November 2015, all patients who had flow diverters placed for distal internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms were reviewed. Patients in whom the stent was placed across the ostia of the ophthalmic artery (OphA) and anterior choroidal artery (AChA) were enrolled. Five regions of interest were selected: the proximal ICA (as a reference), terminal ICA, middle cerebral artery (MCA), anterior cerebral artery (ACA), OphA, and AChA. The values of the peak, time-to-peak (TTP), and area under the curve (AUC) were analyzed using a quantitative DSA technique.ResultsThe study enrolled 13 patients. The quantitative flow analysis showed improved flow in the terminal ICA (peak and AUC, p=0.036 and p=0.04, respectively), MCA (AUC, p=0.023), and ACA (AUC, p=0.006), and decreased flow in the OphA (peak and AUC, p=0.013 and p=0.005, respectively) and AChA (peak and subtracted TTP, p=0.023 and p=0.050, respectively) after flow diverter placement. Larger aneurysm volume was significantly correlated with decreased OphA flow after the procedure (peak and AUC, p=0.049 and p=0.037, respectively). Larger aneurysm volume also had a marginal correlation with increased distal ICA flow after the procedure, but this did not reach significance (peak and AUC, p=0.195 and p=0.060, respectively).ConclusionsWithout using extra contrast medium or radiation dosages, color-coded DSA enables quantitative monitoring of the cerebral circulation after flow-diverting treatment.
Epoetin-β induced pure red cell aplasia: an unintended consequence
Authors: Javaid Muhammad Masoom , Khatri Priyanka , Subramanian Srinivas 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACTPure red cell aplasia is a rare condition associated with the use of recombinant human erythropoietin preparations. It has predominantly been associated with the subcutaneous use of a particular epoetin-α product, Eprex, and is rarely associated with intravenous use or with other commercially available products. Only a few cases of pure red cell aplasia secondary to epoetin-β have been reported. On account of its rarity, the condition can often be missed on initial presentation, leading to unnecessary investigations and delayed diagnosis. A high index of suspicion is required for timely diagnosis and proper management. We present a case of severe anaemia secondary to the subcutaneous use of epoetin-β (Recormon) and briefly discuss the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management.
A Novel RRR-SVPWM-Based Speed Controlling Mechanism for Brushless DC Motor
Authors: Velmurugan R. , Mahadevan K. 
Published: December 2016

Brushless DC motor (BLDCM) is a synchronous motor that contains a permanent magnet on the rotor and armature windings on the stator. It consists of the following characteristics, such as compact form, high efficient, silent operations and low maintenance. The existing BLDCM control systems have some drawbacks such as, it needs higher requirements for control algorithms, it uses more complicated electronics, it holds high noise and the initial rotor movement is not predictable. In order to overcome these issues, a new control mechanism, namely, carrier frequency rate, duty cycle ratio and pulse position range-space vector pulse width modulation (RRR-SVPWM) technique is proposed in this paper to control the speed of BLDCM. Initially, the unregulated AC from the wind turbine system is given to the input of six-legs insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) circuit for converting the unregulated AC to regulated DC. Here, the pulse generator is used to generate the pulses based on certain parameters, such as input three-phase voltage, phase current and DC voltage. Hence, the proposed RRR-SVPWM technique is applied to reduce the noise and maintain a harmonics in a controlled level by placing a high-speed switches in a circuit. Finally, the speed of the BLDCM is increased and controlled by giving an output regulated AC to the motor. The experimental results evaluate the performance of the proposed system in terms of power factor (PF), displacement PF (DPF) and total harmonic distortion (THD).
Permian smaller foraminifers: taxonomy, biostratigraphy and biogeography
Authors: Vachard Daniel 
Published: December 2016

Abstract

This review has been undertaken in order to present some interpretations about the biostratigraphy of the smaller foraminifers belonging to four classes present during the Permian: Fusulinata, Miliolata, Nodosariata and Textulariata. Biostratigraphic markers of these classes are principally known in the orders and superfamilies of Lasiodiscoidea, Bradyinoidea and Globivalvulinoidea (Fusulinata), Cornuspirida (Miliolata), and in the entire class Nodosariata. The class Textulariata is too little known during the Permian to play a significant biostratigraphical role: nevertheless, the appearance of the order Verneulinida is probably an important bioevent. The main genera among the lasiodiscids are
Mesolasiodiscus
,
Lasiodiscus
,
Lasiotrochus
,
Asselodiscus
,
Pseudovidalina
,
Xingshandiscus
and
Altineria
; the bradyinoids
Bradyina
and
Postendothyra
; the globivalvulinoids
Globivalvulina
,
Septoglobivalvulina
,
Labioglobivalvulina
,
Paraglobivalvulina
,
Sengoerina
,
Dagmarita
,
Danielita
,
Louisettita
,
Paradagmarita
,
Paradagmaritopsis
and
Paremiratella
; the miliolates
Rectogordius
,
Okimuraites
,
Neodiscus
,
Multidiscus
,
Hemigordiopsis
,
Lysites
,
Shanita
and
Glomomidiellopsis
, and the tubiphytids and ellesmerellids, which might be specialized miliolate and cyanobacterium consortia, with reference to microstructures and phylogenies of these groups. The Nodosariata markers belong to
Nodosinelloides
,
Tezaquina
,
Polarisella
,
Geinitzina
,
Pachyphloia
,
Rectoglandulina
, first true
Nodosaria
,
Langella
,
Pseudolangella
,
Calvezina
,
Cryptoseptida
,
Cylindrocolaniella
,
Colaniella
,
Frondina
and
Ichthyofrondina
, but their lineages are too poorly understood to permit an accurate biostratigraphic use at the present time. The superfamily Geinitzinoidea is emended. Finally, palaeobiogeographical implications based on
Shanita
,
Colaniella
and
Altineria
are given.