bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hand‐to‐foot bioelectrical impedance analysis to measure fat mass in healthy children: A comparison with air‐displacement plethysmography
Authors: Foucart Lisa , De Decker Annelies , Sioen Isabelle , De Henauw Stefaan , Michels Nathalie 
Published: May 2017

AimTo identify children at risk of overweight, assessing children's body composition in a valid way is crucial. The present cross‐sectional study examines the comparability of children's fat mass percentage obtained by hand‐to‐foot bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) versus BodPod air‐displacement plethysmography as a reference method.MethodsThe body composition of 206 Belgian children (7–13 years; 7.7% overweight) was measured with BodPod and hand‐to‐foot BIA (Tanita BC418 with built‐in formula).ResultsOverall, comparability was the highest in girls. Good ranking agreement (rho = 0.819) and interchangeability (intra‐class correlation (ICC) = 0.757) were found in girls but not in boys (rho = 0.568; ICC = 0.512). Although bioelectrical impedance resulted in an overall overestimation of only 0.5 fat%, it underestimated and overestimated fat% in children with, respectively, higher and lower fat%. The 95% limits of agreement distance was around 17 fat%, and there was a significant difference from the line of identity (intercept ≠ 0; slope ≠ 1).ConclusionsDespite good ranking agreement, the use of BIA as an alternative for the BodPod is not recommended because of over‐/underestimation and wide limits of agreement. It is not possible to calculate a simple correction factor for the whole fat% range to make the two approaches interchangeable.
Trajectories of anxiety and depression in liver transplant candidates during the waiting‐list period
Authors: Annema Coby , Roodbol Petrie F. , Van den Heuvel Edwin R. , Metselaar Herold J. , Van Hoek Bart , Porte Robert J. , Ranchor Adelita V. 
Published: May 2017

ObjectivesTo explore whether distinct trajectories of anxiety and depression exist among liver transplant candidates, and to gain insight into demographic, clinical, and individual characteristics related with these trajectories.DesignA multicentre, prospective cohort study among 216 liver transplant candidates. Respondents filled out a questionnaire at study entrance and subsequently every 6 months until transplantation or removal from the waiting list.MethodsAnxiety (STAI6), depression (CES‐D), demographic, and individual variables were assessed by questionnaire. Clinical variables were retrieved by medical record review. The SAS PROC TRAJ procedure was used to identify distinct trajectories. Univariate and multiple ordinal logistic regression analyses were used to explore related variables.ResultsRegarding anxiety, three stable trajectories were identified as follows: below clinical level (51%), slightly above clinical level (34%), and high above clinical level (15%). Regarding depression, four stable trajectories were identified as follows: below clinical level (23%), slightly below clinical level (34%), slightly above clinical level (28%), and high above clinical level (6%). For anxiety as well as for depression, experiencing more liver disease symptoms, a lower level of personal control, making more use of emotional coping, and making less use of task‐oriented coping increased the likelihood of membership in those trajectories with higher symptom levels.ConclusionDistinct, but stable, trajectories of anxiety and depression were present in liver transplant candidates. The trajectories with symptom levels above clinical relevant levels for anxiety or depression comprised, respectively, 49% and 34% of the respondents. Therefore, psychological screening and subsequently providing appropriate interventions are warranted early in the transplant process.
Statement of contribution

What is already known on this subject

For transplant candidates, the waiting‐list period is a period of uncertainty and unpredictability.

Psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, are common among liver transplant candidates.

Several demographic, clinical, and individual characteristics are associated with anxiety and depression, but these results remain inconclusive.

What does this study add

Distinct trajectories of symptoms of anxiety and depression are present among liver transplant candidates.

Given the stability of the trajectories over time, the symptom level at baseline is indicative of the symptom level during the waiting‐list period.

Experiencing more liver disease symptoms, low mastery, more use of emotional coping, and less use of task‐oriented coping are associated with trajectories of high symptom levels.
Social accountability in frontline service delivery: Citizen engagement and provider response in four Indonesian districts
Authors: Wetterberg Anna , Hertz Jana C. , Brinkerhoff Derick W. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractSocial accountability (SA) tools engage citizens in improving frontline service delivery. Contextual factors are increasingly recognized as key to the effectiveness and sustainability of SA. This article identifies micro‐level factors associated with attitudes and continued commitment to SA, drawing on 60 interviews with providers, clients and local officials at 15 primary health centres in four Indonesian districts. We found that healthcare providers and local governments demonstrated responsiveness to citizens not only in conducive contexts, but also in less favourable ones. State actors’ perceptions of the appropriate role of citizens varied. We conclude that long‐term sustainability of citizen engagement in accountability relationships will depend upon alignment of providers’ and citizens’ expectations, along with supportive institutional incentives.
Effect of oral tobacco use and smoking on outcomes of Crohn's disease in India
Authors: Arora Umang , Ananthakrishnan Ashwin N , Kedia Saurabh , Bopanna Sawan , Mouli Pratap Venigalla , Yadav Dawesh P , Makharia Govind K , Yajnik Vijay , Ahuja Vineet 
Published: May 2017

AbstractBackground and AimSmoking has been linked with adverse outcomes in Crohn's disease (CD); however, it is not known whether oral tobacco (OT) use affects disease outcomes in these patients. The study aimed to assess the association between smoking or OT and outcomes in CD.MethodsRetrospective analysis was performed on prospectively maintained records of CD patients from 2004 to 2016. The parameters assessed included disease characteristics at baseline (location, behavior, age at onset, perianal disease, and extraintestinal manifestations), course pattern, and outcomes (surgery, hospitalizations, immunomodulator or biologics use, and steroid requirement).ResultsA total of 426 patients were included (mean age: 39.9 years; 59.9% men; median follow up: 71 months). Forty patients were ever‐OT users, and 59 were ever‐smokers, ever‐use being defined as daily use for at least 2 years. OT use was associated with male sex and smoking. Both OT use and smoking had no effect on baseline characteristics, but upper gastrointestinal disease was less common in ever‐smokers. Both OT use and smoking did not have any effect on surgery, immunomodulator, and biologic use. Similarly, no association was found between these outcomes and duration, daily, and cumulative exposure to tobacco. Current but not former tobacco use in both smoked (adjusted odds ratio = 2.59 [1.22–5.49]) and OT (adjusted odds ratio = 2.97 [1.03–8.6]) forms increased risk of hospitalizations.ConclusionOral tobacco use and smoking had no significant detrimental effect on disease phenotype or medical and surgical requirements in CD in Indian patients, affirming other non‐Caucasian studies that found lack of effect of smoking. However, current tobacco use in any form was associated with hospitalization during follow up.
Impact of predictive scoring model and e‐mail messages on African American blood donors
Authors: Bachegowda Lohith S. , Timm Brad , Dasgupta Pinaki , Hillyer Christopher D. , Kessler Debra , Rebosa Mark , France Christopher R. , Shaz Beth H. 
Published: May 2017

BACKGROUNDExpanding the African American (AA) donor pool is critical to sustain transfusion support for sickle cell disease patients.STUDY DESIGN AND METHODSThe aims were to: 1) apply cognitive computing on donation related metrics to develop a predictive model that effectively identifies repeat AA donors, 2) determine whether a single e‐mail communication could improve AA donor retention and compare retention results on higher versus lower predictive score donors, and 3) evaluate the effect of e‐mail marketing on AA donor retention with culturally versus nonculturally tailored message.RESULTSBetween 2011 and 2012, 30,786 AA donors donated blood at least once on whom predictive repeat donor scores (PRDSs) was generated from donor‐related metrics (frequency of donations, duration between donations, age, blood type, and sex). In 2013, 28% (8657/30,786) of 2011 to 2012 donors returned to donate on whom PRDS was validated. Returning blood donors had a higher mean PRDS compared to nonreturning donors (0.649 vs. 0.268; p < 0.001). In the e‐mail pilot, high PRDS (≥0.6) compared to low PRDS (<0.6) was associated with 89% higher donor presentation rate (p < 0.001), 20% higher e‐mail opening rate (p < 0.001), and, specifically among those who opened the e‐mail, 159% higher presentation rate (p < 0.001). Finally, blood donation rate did not differ (p = 0.79) as a function of generic (n = 9312, 1.4%) versus culturally tailored (n = 9326, 1.3%) message.CONCLUSIONComputational algorithms utilizing readily available donor metrics can identify highly committed AA donors and in conjunction with targeted e‐mail communication has the potential to increase the efficiency of donor marketing.
Characters of odd degree of symmetric groups
Authors: Giannelli Eugenio 
Published: May 2017

AbstractWe construct a natural bijection between odd‐degree irreducible characters of and linear characters of its Sylow 2‐subgroup . We show that such a bijection is nicely induced by the restriction functor. We conclude with a characterization of the irreducible characters of such that the restriction of to has a unique linear constituent.
First Complete Genome Sequence of
Arracacha virus A
Isolated from a 38-Year-Old Sample from Peru
Authors: Adams Ian P. , Boonham Neil , Jones Roger A. C. 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

We present here the first complete genomic sequence of
Arracacha virus A
from a Peruvian arracacha sample collected in 1975 and compare it with the genomes of other nepoviruses. Its RNA1 and RNA2 both had greatest amino acid identities with those of the subgroup A nepovirus
Melon mild mottle virus
.
Draft Genome Sequence of Lactobacillus reuteri CECT8605
Authors: Sañudo Ana I. , Olivares Mónica M. , Bañuelos Oscar 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Lactobacillus reuteri
CECT8605 has shown potential probiotic properties in both
in vitro
and
in vivo
assays. Besides its beneficial characteristics, general aspects concerning genetic stability and safety for human consumption have been studied. Its genome sequence has been a useful tool to support preliminary conclusions based on empirical observations.
First Whole-Genome Sequences of Two Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Strains Isolated from a Moroccan Hospital Floor
Authors: Alouane Tarek , Uwingabiye Jean , Lemnouer Abdelhay , Lahlou Lamiaa , Laamarti Meriem , Kartti Souad , Benhrif Oussama , El Misbahi Hamza , Frikh Mohammed , Benlahlou Yassine , Bssaibis Fatna , El Abbassi Soukaina , Kabbage Samia , Maleb Adil , Elouennass Mostafa , Ibrahimi Azeddine 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

This report describes the whole-genome shotgun sequences of two multidrug-resistant
Acinetobacter baumannii
strains, ABE8_07 and ABE12_M, isolated from a Moroccan hospital floor. These two genome sequences will initiate the study and characterization of the
Acinetobacter baumannii
genome in Morocco.
Draft Genome Sequence of Tetragenococcus halophilus Strain FBL3, a Probiotic Bacterium Isolated from Galchijeot, a Salted Fermented Food, in the Republic of Korea
Authors: Kim Eiseul , Kim Jae-Hwan , Yang Seung-Min , Suh Seung-Man , Kim Hyun-Joong , Kim Chang-Gyeom , Choo Dong-Won , Kim Hae-Yeong 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Tetragenococcus halophilus
strain FBL3 is a lactic acid bacterium isolated from galchijeot, a fermented food made from the salted guts of the hairtail fish, in the Republic of Korea. The draft genome of
T. halophilus
strain FBL3 comprised 87 contigs (≥1 kb) with a total size of 2,420,904 bp and a G+C content of 38.5%.
Cost-effectiveness of anatomical and functional test strategies for stable chest pain: public health perspective from a middle-income country
Authors: Bertoldi Eduardo G , Stella Steffen F , Rohde Luis Eduardo P , Polanczyk Carisi A 
Published: May 2017

ObjectivesThe aim of this research is to evaluate the relative cost-effectiveness of functional and anatomical strategies for diagnosing stable coronary artery disease (CAD), using exercise (Ex)-ECG, stress echocardiogram (ECHO), single-photon emission CT (SPECT), coronary CT angiography (CTA) or stress cardiacmagnetic resonance (C-MRI).SettingDecision-analytical model, comparing strategies of sequential tests for evaluating patients with possible stable angina in low, intermediate and high pretest probability of CAD, from the perspective of a developing nation’s public healthcare system.ParticipantsHypothetical cohort of patients with pretest probability of CAD between 20% and 70%.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe primary outcome is cost per correct diagnosis of CAD. Proportion of false-positive or false-negative tests and number of unnecessary tests performed were also evaluated.ResultsStrategies using Ex-ECG as initial test were the least costly alternatives but generated more frequent false-positive initial tests and false-negative final diagnosis. Strategies based on CTA or ECHO as initial test were the most attractive and resulted in similar cost-effectiveness ratios (I$ 286 and I$ 305 per correct diagnosis, respectively). A strategy based on C-MRI was highly effective for diagnosing stable CAD, but its high cost resulted in unfavourable incremental cost-effectiveness (ICER) in moderate-risk and high-risk scenarios. Non-invasive strategies based on SPECT have been dominated.ConclusionsAn anatomical diagnostic strategy based on CTA is a cost-effective option for CAD diagnosis. Functional strategies performed equally well when based on ECHO. C-MRI yielded acceptable ICER only at low pretest probability, and SPECT was not cost-effective in our analysis.
Sex differences in the association between area deprivation and generalised anxiety disorder: British population study
Authors: Remes Olivia , Wainwright Nick , Surtees Paul , Lafortune Louise , Khaw Kay-Tee , Brayne Carol 
Published: May 2017

ObjectiveStudies have shown that area-level deprivation measured by factors, such as non-home ownership, non-car ownership and household overcrowding, can increase the risk for mental disorders over and above individual-level circumstances, such as education and social class. Whether area-level deprivation is associated with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) independent of personal circumstances, and whether this association is different between British women and men is unknown.DesignLarge, population study.SettingUK population-based cohort.Participants30 445 people from the general population aged 40 years and older and living in England consented to participate at study baseline, and of these, 21 921 participants completed a structured health and lifestyle questionnaire used to capture GAD. Area deprivation was measured in 1991 using Census data, and GAD was assessed in 1996–2000. 10 275 women and 8219 men had complete data on all covariates.Main outcome measurePast-year GAD defined according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV).ResultsIn this study, 2.5% (261/10 275) of women and 1.8% (145/8219) of men had GAD. Women living in the most deprived areas were over 60% more likely to develop anxiety than those living in areas that were not deprived (OR=1.63, 95% CI 1.21 to 2.21; p=0.001), but this association between deprivation and GAD was not apparent in men (OR=1.13, 95% CI 0.72 to 1.77; p=0.598).ConclusionsThe absolute numbers of people living in deprived conditions are large worldwide. This, combined with a growing mental health burden, means that the findings obtained in this study remain highly relevant. The WHO has emphasised the need to reduce social and health inequalities. Our findings provide a strong evidence base to this call, showing that the environment needs to be taken into account when developing mental health policy; gender is important when it comes to assessing the influence of the environment on our mental health.
The association between alcohol drinking and self-reported mental and physical functioning: a prospective cohort study among City of Helsinki employees
Authors: Salonsalmi Aino , Rahkonen Ossi , Lahelma Eero , Laaksonen Mikko 
Published: May 2017

ObjectivesAlcohol drinking is associated with ill health but less is known about its contribution to overall functioning. We aimed to examine whether alcohol drinking predicts self-reported mental and physical functioning 5-7 years later.DesignA prospective cohort study.SettingHelsinki, Finland.Participants40-year-old to 60-year-old employees of the City of Helsinki (5301 women and 1230 men) who participated in a postal survey in 2000–2002 and a follow-up survey in 2007.Primary and secondary outcome measuresMental and physical functioning measured by the Short Form 36 Health Survey.ResultsAlcohol drinking was differently associated with mental and physical functioning. Heavy average drinking, binge drinking and problem drinking were all associated with subsequent poor mental functioning except for heavy average drinking among men, whereas only problem drinking was associated with poor physical functioning. Also, non-drinking was associated with poor physical functioning. Problem drinking was the drinking habit showing most widespread and strongest associations with health functioning. The associations between problem drinking and poor mental functioning and with poor physical functioning among women remained after adjusting for baseline mental functioning, sociodemographic factors, working conditions and other health behaviours.ConclusionsAlcohol drinking is associated especially with poor mental functioning. Problem drinking was the drinking habit strongest associated with poor health functioning. The results call for early recognition and prevention of alcohol problems in order to improve health functioning among employees.
A realist evaluation of patients’ decisions to deprescribe in the EMPOWER trial
Authors: Martin Philippe , Tannenbaum Cara 
Published: May 2017

Background and objectivesSuccessful mechanisms for engaging patients in the deprescribing process remain unknown but may include: (1) triggering motivation to deprescribe by increasing patients’ knowledge and concern about medications; (2) building capacity to taper by augmenting self-efficacy and (3) creating opportunities to discuss and receive support for deprescribing from a healthcare provider. We tested these mechanisms during theEliminating Medications through Patient Ownership of End Results (EMPOWER) () trial and investigated the contexts that led to positive and negative deprescribing outcomes.DesignA realist evaluation using a sequential mixed methods approach, conducted alongside the EMPOWER randomised clinical trial.SettingCommunity, Quebec, Canada.Participants261 older chronic benzodiazepine consumers, who received the EMPOWER intervention and had complete 6-month follow-up data.InterventionMailed deprescribing brochure on benzodiazepines.MeasurementsMotivation (intent to discuss deprescribing; change in knowledge test score; change in beliefs about the risk–benefits of benzodiazepines, measured with the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire), capacity (self-efficacy for tapering) and opportunity (support from a physician or pharmacist).ResultsThe intervention triggered the motivation to deprescribe among 167 (n=64%) participants (mean age 74.6 years±6.3, 72% women), demonstrated by improved knowledge (risk difference, 58.50% (95% CI 46.98% to 67.44%)) and increased concern about taking benzodiazepines (risk difference, 67.67% (95% CI 57.36% to 74.91%)). Those who attempted to taper exhibited increased self-efficacy (risk difference, 56.90% (95% CI 45.41% to 65.77%)). Contexts where the deprescribing mechanisms failed included lack of support from a healthcare provider, a focus on short-term quality of life, intolerance to withdrawal symptoms and perceived poor health.ConclusionDeprescribing mechanisms that target patient motivation and capacity to deprescribe yield successful outcomes in contexts where healthcare providers are supportive, and patients do not have internal competing desires to remain on drug therapy.Trial registration numberClinicalTrials.gov:NCT01148186.
The relationship between area deprivation and prescription of long-acting reversible contraception in women of reproductive age in Lothian, Scotland, UK
Authors: Morgan Catherine Rachel , Liu Hanhua 
Published: May 2017

BackgroundReducing unplanned pregnancy in Scotland is a key government objective. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is a cost-effective way to reduce unintended pregnancy. Abortion and teenage pregnancy rates are highest in the most deprived areas. One possible explanation could be contraceptive prescribing inequality. This study examined the relationship between area deprivation measured by the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation and LARC prescription.MethodsUsing Scottish electronic prescribing data from primary care and sexual and reproductive health clinics, this study analysed female Lothian residents with a valid postcode aged 16–49 years who received a contraceptive prescription from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2014. Prescription of LARC (intrauterine, implant or injectable contraceptive) compared with non-LARC (oral pill, patch, ring or diaphragm) was examined. Logistic regression was performed adjusting for age group and prescription location.ResultsA total of 90 150 women were included; 21.1% of prescriptions were LARC and 15.3% vLARC (intrauterine method or implant). Women residing in the most deprived quintile (Q1) and prescribed contraception received a significantly higher proportion of LARC than quintiles 2–5 (Q2–5). Odds ratios compared with Q1 were: Q2 0.86, Q3 0.77, Q4 0.59 and Q5 0.51. Women in quintile 1 were also significantly more likely to receive vLARC than quintiles 2–5.ConclusionWomen in the most deprived quintile in Lothian who are prescribed contraception are significantly more likely to receive LARC and vLARC compared with women in less deprived quintiles.