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RETINAL CAVERNOUS HEMANGIOMA DOCUMENTED BY SPECTRAL DOMAIN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY AND CONFOCAL SCANNING LASER OPHTHALMOSCOPE RETRO-MODE IMAGING
Authors: Ito Haruna , Takahashi Atsushi , Ishiko Satoshi , Nagaoka Taiji , Yoshida Akitoshi 
Published: December 2015

Purpose:
To report a case of retinal cavernous hemangioma documented by spectral domain optical coherence tomography and retro-mode retinal imaging by confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope.

Methods:
Clinical examination, fluorescein angiography, spectral domain optical coherence tomography, and scanning laser ophthalmoscope retro-mode imaging were performed.

Results:
Fundus examination of the left eye of an asymptomatic 39-year-old woman showed an irregularly elevated dark red lesion with a cluster of various-sized saccular aneurysms. The retinal cavernous hemangioma lesions were in the upper vascular arcade. A late-phase fluorescein angiography image showed a typical finding, known as fluorescence capping, characterized by incomplete perfusion because of plasma–erythrocyte separation, which was seen in some larger aneurysms. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography showed that various-sized dilated cystic spaces corresponded to the aneurysms. The image showed the horizontal line, which corresponded to the fluorescence capping in some larger aneurysms. Scanning laser ophthalmoscope retro-mode images showed the individual sizes and septum of the aneurysms. The image also showed the characteristic dots-and-lines pattern around the retinal cavernous hemangioma at the corresponding area of inner retinoschisis attributed to the aneurysms without outer retinoschisis on the spectral domain optical coherence tomography images.

Conclusion:
Spectral domain optical coherence tomography and scanning laser ophthalmoscope retro-mode imaging may be useful for evaluating the pathophysiologic features and the full extent of the retinal cavernous hemangioma.
The Relationship of Health Literacy With Use of Digital Technology for Health Information: Implications for Public Health Practice
Authors: Manganello Jennifer , Gerstner Gena , Pergolino Kristen , Graham Yvonne , Falisi Angela , Strogatz David 
Published: December 2015

Objective:
An understanding of the association of health literacy with patterns related to access and usage of digital technologies and preferences for sources of health information is necessary for public health agencies and organizations to appropriately target channels for health information dissemination.

Design:
A cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted in New York State. Health literacy was assessed using the Morris Single-Item Screener, a self-report question. A weighted analysis was conducted utilizing Stata/SE.

Participants:
The final sample size of New York State residents used for analysis was 1350.

Results:
In general, self-report health literacy did not predict digital technology use (ie, Internet and smartphone use, text messaging) but was associated with certain digital activities. People with low self-report health literacy were less likely to use search engines (P = .026) but more likely to get health information from social networking sites (P = .002) and use health-related phone apps (P = .046). With respect to health information seeking, those with lower self-report health literacy reported greater difficulty with their most recent search for health information. Furthermore, they were more likely to prefer text messages (P = .013) and radio (P = .022), 2 text-limited communication channels, to receive health information than those with higher self-report health literacy.

Conclusions:
While self-report health literacy does not appear to influence access to and use of digital technologies, there is a strong association with experiences searching for health information and preferences for health information sources. Public health agencies and organizations should consider the needs and preferences of people with low health literacy when determining channels for health information dissemination. They should also consider implementing interventions to develop health information–seeking skills in populations they serve and prepare information and materials that are easily accessible and understandable.
Contradictions in qualitative management research
Authors: Hansen Per Richard , Dorland Jens 
Published: December 2015

Purpose– Contradictory accounts in empirical material are often perceived as deliberate “lies” or “misleading deceptions” performed in acts of impression management, or they are simply neglected. When observed in the material collected empirically, methods have been developed in order to identify and remove them from the analytical work. The purpose of this paper is to re-visit and re-introduce a dissensus-based management research strategy in order to analytically be able to work with what appear to be contradictions and misinformation in qualitative research accounts, and give them a more profound role in the understanding of management ideas, work and practices.Design/methodology/approach– A literature review is presented on consensus and dissensus orientated theories on contradictions and multiple and conflicting identities in a single individual in an ethnographic inquiry. The purpose is to analyse and reflect upon the contradictory information gathered, and how it can shed light upon important aspects of the management work and practices performed by the informant. This is done by focusing on apparent contradictions in a single interview situation from an ethnographic case study through, respectively a consensus and a dissensus perspective.Findings– The findings indicate that dealing with contradictions and inner conflicts between self-view and external demands and conditions, led the informant to the production of multiple narrative self-identities imaging multiple realities that all appeared real to the informant. Each of these realities had different and contradictory impacts on the ideas and management work and practices he presented and performed in the organisation. These findings challenge the notions of “lies”, “deception” and “misinformation” in management research, and call for a more reflexive approach to analysis work in ethnographic accounts.Originality/value– By applying consensus and dissensus-oriented theories to a single account the authors point to conditions, phenomena and relations, which most current and historic management research streams fail to see. Multiple and conflicting identities surface in a single respondent during an interview situation, creating clearly self-contradictory and conflicting narratives and practices, that all appear to be oblivious to the respondent. These multiple and contradictory narrative identities all have significant impact on the management work performed by the respondent.
Understanding the congruence of HRM frames in a healthcare organization
Authors: Bondarouk Tanya , Bos-Nehles Anna , Hesselink Xanthe 
Published: December 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to identify the differences and similarities in the HRM frames of middle-level managers and HR professionals, and to uncover the roots and contents of (dis)agreements in the HRM frames among HR professionals and middle-level managers.Design/methodology/approach– An explorative case study performed in a Dutch homecare organization explored the reasons for the different roots and dynamics of the cognitive frames of HR professionals and middle-level managers.Findings– The research shows that these differences originate in the lack of clarity concerning the experienced philosophy and goals of HRM, leading to different client foci, in the inertia- and intuition-based execution of HRM practices and in the seemingly large distance between central and local HRM administrative functions. The alignment of HRM frames developed from being congruent in the HRM vision towards incongruence in daily HRM execution.Originality/value– This research confirms that HR professionals and middle-level managers have different HRM frames that encompass knowledge, assumptions and expectations. Congruent thinking by both social groups can lead to a better HRM system and to changes in HRM processes, enabling easier progress.
Competitiveness Makes a Difference in the European Dairy Sector
Authors: Jansik Csaba , Irz Xavier 
Published: December 2015

SummaryIn the post‐quota era, competitiveness has become the key determinant of success of dairy sectors within the EU. To understand the evolution of the sector, we identify key determinants of the competitiveness of national dairy chains by combining an analysis of competitiveness indicators with case‐studies in selected EU countries. Around the Baltic Sea region, we find steady productivity growth on dairy farms in the old Member States, and no evidence that the newer Member States are managing to reduce their productivity gap. In contrast, growth accounting for the dairy processing sector indicates that newer Member States are catching up in terms of productivity. Competitiveness is heavily influenced by the efficiency with which economic units operate within their national dairy supply chains, in particular with respect to cost management, sales and marketing. Although there exist numerous quantitative competitiveness indicators, we stress the importance of several qualitative factors that strongly influence competitiveness, for example, the relationships of dairy chain actors with other economic sectors, the chain's weight in the national economy, national policy decisions, the availability of supporting services and the nature of public perceptions of the sector. Although often overlooked in competitiveness analyses, those factors should be given due consideration.
Grey Swans – Agricultural Price Spikes Are Not a Thing of the Past
Authors: Mitchell Ian 
Published: December 2015

SummaryFood price spikes can lead to significant increases in hunger and disruption but unlike ‘Black Swans’ they are not unforeseen or extremely unlikely events. Perhaps they are Grey Swans. With a new era for global agricultural markets, but in a period of relative calm, how should we be preparing for the risk of future disruption? This article looks first at the new era for global agriculture characterised by new price trends, shifting policy landscapes and trade patterns as well as the prospect of climate change. It highlights a more explicit risk of further food commodity price spikes, and considers the G20's response in the form of the Agricultural Markets Information System (AMIS). Finally, it builds on a symposium of some of the world's leading agricultural economists – the London Group – to identify the four main challenges for policymakers. It identifies priority actions which include reforming global agriculture policy to drive productivity growth; preparing for truly unpredictable shocks; challenging private grain traders to do more for stability; and accelerating the availability of data to enable both R&D and futures markets to mitigate risks. Taken together, these are the steps that will prepare our agricultural systems to meet the challenges of Grey and Black Swans.
cDNA cloning and expression analysis of the juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase from seabuckthorn carpenterworm, Holcocerus hippophaecolus (Lepidoptera: Cossidae)
Authors: Zhang Shuo , Wang Yu , Zhou Jiao , Li Juan , Zong Shi‐Xiang , Luo You‐Qing , Weng Qiang 
Published: December 2015

AbstractIn this study, we report the cDNA cloning and sequence determination of Hh‐JHAMT from the seabuckthorn carpenterworm, Holcocerus hippophaecolus, by using rapid amplification of cDNA ends. The full‐length cDNA of putative Hh‐JHAMT was 1659 bp and contained a highly conserved Motif I, SAM motif I, which showed that Hh‐JHAMT like enzyme was a member of SAM‐dependent MTases. Moreover, putative Hh‐JHAMT had high homology to the other members of the JHAMT peptide family: 59% with Spodoptera litura, 54% with Bombyx mori and 54% with Helicoverpa armigera. Multiple alignments and phylogenetic analysis revealed that Hh‐JHAMT was closely related to JHAMT from Lepidoptera. Real‐time quantitative PCR experiments showed that Hh‐JHAMT mRNA expression was highest in the corpora allata (CA) complex, and was also detected at high levels during earlier larval and adult stages. The JHAMT mRNA level gradually declined during larval development, and the lowest amount of expression was observed in the pupal stage, while it increased to a higher level during adult stages. The pattern of Hh‐JHAMT expression was similar to the mode of JH biosynthesis. These results provided information concerning molecular characteristics of Hh‐JHAMT, whose expression profile suggests that the Hh‐JHAMT gene might be changed with larval development, metamorphosis and adult reproduction of the H. hippophaecolus.
Field evaluation on the synergistic attractiveness of 2‐(1‐undecyloxy)‐1‐ethanol and ipsenol toMonochamus saltuarius
Authors: Kim Junheon , Lee Sang‐Myeong , Jung Young Hak , Kwon Young‐Dae , Kim Dong‐Soo , Lee Dong Woon , Park Chung Gyoo 
Published: December 2015

AbstractTo develop an optimal attractant forMonochamus saltuarius(Gebler) (Coleoptera:Cerambycidae), the synergistic effects of a few potential attractants (ethanol and α‐pinene as host‐plant volatiles, and ipsenol and ipsdienol as bark beetle pheromones) were tested in a pine forest combined with 2‐(1‐undecyloxy)‐1‐ethanol (monochamol), the aggregation pheromone ofMonochamusspecies, for two consecutive years, 2014 and 2015. Total number of catches was 65 and 33 in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Ethanol or ethanol + monochamol (a base blend) were not attractive toM. saltuariuswith no difference from the control. Addition of α‐pinene and ipsdienol to the base blend did not significantly increase catches. However, ipsenol was significantly synergistic to the base blend in attractingM. saltuariusin 2014, and the blend (ipsenol + base blend) attracted meaningfully higher numbers ofM. saltuariusin 2015. Our study illustrates the potential for monochamol and ipsenol baits for monitoring and trapping ofM. saltuariusin the field.
Effect of Therapeutic Hypothermia on Survival to Hospital Discharge in Out‐of‐hospital Cardiac Arrest Secondary to Nonshockable Rhythms
Authors: Doshi Pratik , Patel Kishan , Banuelos Rosa , Darger Bryan , Baker Steven , Chambers Kimberly A. , Thangam Manoj , Gates Keith 
Published: December 2015

AbstractObjectivesTherapeutic hypothermia has been shown to improve neurologic outcome and survival in out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) following return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), and current guidelines recommend therapeutic hypothermia for all comatose survivors of OHCA. However, recommendations for nonshockable rhythms are not as strongly supported. Our study aims to provide further evidence on the use of therapeutic hypothermia in nonshockable rhythms.MethodsA multivariate analysis with propensity score matching was performed using a cardiac arrest registry maintained by the Houston Fire Department. The analysis was limited to adult patients achieving ROSC following OHCA secondary to nonshockable rhythm in Houston from 2007 to 2012 with definitive information regarding the implementation of therapeutic hypothermia. The primary outcome was survival to hospital discharge.ResultsOf 9,479 records identified for analysis, 7,839 had an initial nonshockable rhythm. Of these, 2,609 (33.3%) had sustained ROSC and 1,768 (22.6%) were admitted to the hospital. Data on therapeutic hypothermia use were available for 696 patients, with 335 (48.1%) receiving therapeutic hypothermia. Propensity score matching yielded 260 case/control pairs. The odds of survival to hospital discharge was an odds ratio of 1.07 (95% confidence interval = 0.71 to 1.60) for those in the therapeutic hypothermia group versus the nontherapeutic hypothermia group (p = 0.79).ConclusionsBased on this retrospective study, therapeutic hypothermia is not associated with improved survival in patients with OHCA secondary to nonshockable rhythms. Given the limitations of our study, further prospective trials to assess the effect of therapeutic hypothermia for OHCA with nonshockable rhythms are warranted.
Heart Rate–Dependent Hysteresis of T‐Wave Alternans in Primary Prevention ICD Patients
Authors: Burattini Laura , Man Sumche , Fioretti Sandro , Di Nardo Francesco , Swenne Cees A. 
Published: December 2015

BackgroundT‐wave alternans (TWA) is usually performed at accelerated heart rates (HR) during exercise, while recovery TWA is typically not analyzed. Consequently, it is still unknown if TWA shows a HR‐dependent hysteresis or not. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate TWA dependency on HR during both the exercise and recovery phases of an ergometer test, and to evaluate if recovery TWA may contribute to identify subjects at increased risk of arrhythmic events.MethodsOur HR adaptive match filter was used to identify TWA from electrocardiographic recordings acquired during a bicycle ergometer test in 266 patients with implanted cardio‐defibrillator. During the 4‐year follow‐up, 76 patients developed tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation (ICD_Cases) and 190 did not (ICD_Controls).ResultsTWA was statistically lower during exercise than recovery for HRs between 75 and 110 bpm (16–21 μV vs 20–27 μV; P < 0.05), and reverse for HRs between 120 and 130 bpm (41–51 μV vs 28 μV; P < 0.05). ICD_Cases and ICD_Controls showed significantly different TWA at 80 bpm (20 μV vs 15 μV; P < 0.05) and 140 bpm (15 μV vs 22 μV; P < 0.05) during exercise, and at 90 bpm (38 μV vs 21 μV; P < 0.05) and 95 bpm (33–24 μV vs 28 μV; P < 0.05) during recovery.ConclusionsTWA shows a HR‐dependent hysteresis and there is a different behavior of TWA in ICD_Cases and ICD_Controls groups. Consequently, beside exercise TWA also recovery TWA may contribute to identify subjects at increased risk of arrhythmic events.
High maternal iron status, dietary iron intake and iron supplement use in pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective study and systematic review
Authors: Khambalia A. Z. , Aimone A. , Nagubandi P. , Roberts C. L. , McElduff A. , Morris J. M. , Powell K. L. , Tasevski V. , Nassar N. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractAimHigh iron measured using dietary intake and biomarkers is associated with Type 2 diabetes. It is uncertain whether a similar association exists for gestational diabetes mellitus. The aim of this systematic review was to conduct a cohort study examining first trimester body iron stores and subsequent risk of gestational diabetes, and to include these findings in a systematic review of all studies examining the association between maternal iron status, iron intake (dietary and supplemental) and the risk of gestational diabetes.MethodsSerum samples from women with first trimester screening were linked to birth and hospital records for data on maternal characteristics and gestational diabetes diagnosis. Blood was analysed for ferritin, soluble transferrin receptor and C–reactive protein. Associations between iron biomarkers and gestational diabetes were assessed using multivariate logistic regression. A systematic review and meta‐analysis, registered with PROSPERO (CRD42014013663) included studies of all designs published in English from January 1995 to July 2015 that examined the association between iron and gestational diabetes and included an appropriate comparison group.ResultsOf 3776 women, 3.4% subsequently developed gestational diabetes. Adjusted analyses found increased odds of gestational diabetes for ferritin (OR 1.41; 95% CI 1.11, 1.78), but not for soluble transferrin receptor (OR 1.00; 95% CI 0.97, 1.03) per unit increase of the biomarker. Two trials of iron supplementation found no association with gestational diabetes. Increased risk of gestational diabetes was associated with higher levels of ferritin and serum iron and dietary haem iron intakes.ConclusionsIncreased risk of gestational diabetes among women with high serum ferritin and iron levels and dietary haem iron intakes warrants further investigation.
Correlation between the serum eicosapentanoic acid‐to‐arachidonic acid ratio and the severity of cerebral white matter hyperintensities in older adults with memory disorder
Authors: Nagai Kumiko , Koshiba Hitomi , Shibata Shigeki , Matsui Toshifumi , Kozaki Koichi 
Published: December 2015

AimThe relationships of n‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), to stroke and cardiovascular events have been studied extensively. The present study was undertaken to analyze the relationships of the severity of cerebral white matter hyperintensities (WMH) to the blood polyunsaturated fatty acids level and the ratio of serum EPA level to the serum arachidonic acid (AA) level (EPA/AA ratio) among older adults.MethodsA total of 150 patients underwent diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging and blood sampling under the fasting state. In regard to WMH, the periventricular hyperintensities and deep white matter hyperintensities were rated according to the Fazekas classification. The serum docosahexaenoic acid, EPA, AA, dihomo‐γ‐linolenic acid and EPA/AA ratio were compared in relation to the grade of severity of WMH. Furthermore, multiple regression analysis was carried out with age, sex and atherosclerosis risk factors (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, smoking status) as the covariables, serum polyunsaturated fatty acids level as an independent variable and Fazekas grade as the dependent variable.ResultsA rise of the periventricular hyperintensities grade was associated with a significant reduction of the mean EPA level (P < 0.05) and EPA/AA ratio (P < 0.05). The multiple regression analysis identified a significant negative correlation between the periventricular hyperintensities grade and the serum EPA/AA ratio (β = −0.215, P < 0.05).ConclusionThese results suggest that the serum EPA/AA ratio have an important role in the formation and progression of WMH. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015; 15 (Suppl. 1): 48–52.
Impact of night‐time blood pressure on cerebral white matter hyperintensity in elderly hypertensive patients
Authors: Kokubo Manabu , Shimizu Atsuya , Mitsui Toko , Miyagi Motohiro , Nomoto Kenichiro , Murohara Toyoaki , Toba Kenji , Sakurai Takashi 
Published: December 2015

AimCerebral white matter hyperintensity (WMH) is highly prevalent in the elderly population, and increases the risk of dementia and stroke. We investigated the relationship between ambulatory blood pressure monitoring levels and quantitatively measured WMH volumes among elderly hypertensive patients with well‐controlled blood pressure (BP) to re‐evaluated effective hypertension management methods to prevent the progression of WMH.MethodsParticipants comprised 84 hypertensive patients aged between 65 and 75 years without symptomatic heart failure, ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, stroke or cognitive dysfunction.ResultsLinear regression analysis showed that office BP was not associated with WMH volume increases. Raised night‐time systolic BP (P = 0.013) were associated with greater WMH volumes during ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. To clarify the effect of asleep systolic BP on WML volume, we then classified patients into two systolic BP groups as follows: <125 mmHg (n = 47) and ≥125 mmHg (n = 37). Baseline characteristics were almost similar in both groups, except the dipper type of circadian BP variation was significantly common in the group with night‐time systolic BP <125 mmHg. However, WMH volume was greater in the group with night‐time systolic BP ≥125 mmHg than that in the <125 mmHg group (9.0 ± 8.4 mL vs 4.1 ± 4.3 mL, P = 0.015).ConclusionHigher night‐time systolic BP levels were observed to contribute greater WMH volumes in elderly hypertensive patients. To prevent the progression of WMH, controlling BP on the basis of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is important. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015; 15 (Suppl. 1): 59–65.