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Outcomes Achieved With Use of a Prefabricated Roll-On Total Contact Cast
Authors: Arnold Jonathan F. , Marmolejo Valerie 
Published: August 2017

Background: The total contact cast (TCC) is considered the gold standard for offloading of plantar diabetic foot ulcerations, yet its use remains suboptimal for a variety of reasons. Prefabricated TCC systems have been developed to help enhance TCC use. The primary objective of this study was to determine if healing rates obtained with use of a prefabricated roll-on TCC were similar to those reported with conventional TCC use. Secondary outcomes measured were the incidence of iatrogenic ulceration, amputation, and recurrent ulceration, and patient tolerance of the device. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients in whom TCC was used for treatment of an ulceration at our institution from April 2013 to December 2016. Seventy patients (132 ulcerations) were identified. Results: An 85.6% healing rate was achieved. Five subjects (7.1%) sustained 11 iatrogenic ulcerations. All resolved with local treatment and continued casting. Thirteen subjects (18.6%) underwent amputation. No amputation occurred because of TCC application technique or use. Fifteen ulcerations (12 subjects, 17.1%) recurred. Greater than 70% resolved with re-initiation of TCC use. Forty-three subjects (61.4%) tolerated use of the prefabricated roll-on TCC. Conclusion: Similar healing rates and reduced rates of iatrogenic ulceration, amputation, and recurrent ulceration were attained with use of a prefabricated roll-on TCC. These results, good patient tolerance, and the reduced administrative and clinical time related to supply acquisition, training, and proper application supports use of this device as a viable alternative to a conventional TCC for treatment of plantar neuropathic foot ulcerations. Level of Evidence: Level IV, case series.
Application of High-Speed Dual Fluoroscopy to Study In Vivo Tibiotalar and Subtalar Kinematics in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability and Asymptomatic Control Subjects During Dynamic Activities
Authors: Roach Koren E. , Foreman K. Bo , Barg Alexej , Saltzman Charles L. , Anderson Andrew E. 
Published: August 2017

Background: Abnormal angular and translational (ie, kinematic) motion at the tibiotalar and subtalar joints is believed to cause osteoarthritis in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Methods: In this preliminary study the investigators quantified and compared in vivo tibiotalar and subtalar kinematics in 4 patients with CAI (3 women) and 10 control subjects (5 men) using dual fluoroscopy during a balanced, single-leg heel-rise and treadmill walking at 0.5 and 1.0 m/s. Results: During balanced heel-rise, 69%, 54%, and 66% of mean CAI tibiotalar internal rotation/external rotation (IR/ER), subtalar inversion/eversion, and subtalar IR/ER angles, respectively, were outside the 95% confidence intervals of control subjects. During 0.5-m/s gait, 50% and 60% of mean CAI tibiotalar dorsi/plantarflexion and subtalar IR/ER angles, respectively, were outside the 95% confidence intervals of control subjects. During 1.0-m/s gait, 62%, 65%, and 73% of mean CAI subtalar dorsi/plantarflexion, inversion/eversion, and IR/ER, respectively, were outside the 95% confidence intervals of control subjects. Patients with CAI exhibited less tibiotalar and subtalar translational motion during gait; no clear differences in translations were noted during balanced heel-rise. Conclusion: Overall, the balanced heel-rise activity exposed more tibiotalar and subtalar kinematic variation between patients with CAI and control subjects. Therefore, weight-bearing activities involving large range of motion, balance, and stability may be best for studying kinematic adaptations in patients with CAI. Clinical Relevance: These preliminary results suggest that patients with CAI require more tibiotalar external rotation, subtalar eversion, and subtalar external rotation during weight-bearing stability exercises, all with less overall joint translation.
Multiplanar Correction of the Lesser Digital Deviation and Indirect Plantar Plate Rupture Repair Using a Braided Polyethylene Nylon Suture: A Technique Guide
Authors: Blazek Cody D. , Brandão Roberto A. , Manway Jeffrey M. , Burns Patrick R. 
Published: August 2017

Forefoot and lesser digital pathology continues to be a challenging area of surgical correction for foot and ankle surgeons. Many techniques for the correction of digital deformities secondary to plantar plate rupture, regardless of planal dominance, have been described including direct repair and metatarsal shortening osteotomies for repair. The authors present a new technique for multiplanar correction of deformed lesser digits without direct repair of the plantar plate rupture utilizing a specialty suture. The technique utilizes a braided synthetic polyethylene Nylon suture, which has been traditionally used for open or arthroscopic shoulder labrum repair, for the stabilization of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joint. This novel technique guide for the correction of transverse and sagittal plane deformities of the digit at the metatarsophalangeal joint negates the need for a plantar incisional approach for plantar plate repair or metatarsal head osteotomy from a dorsal approach with augmented stabilization. Levels of Evidence: Level V: Expert opinion
Imaging the Aquistore reservoir after 36 kilotonnes of CO2 injection using distributed acoustic sensing
Authors: Harris Kyle , White Don , Samson Claire 
Published: August 2017

Aquistore is a geologic [Formula: see text] storage project that is using a deep saline formation as a storage reservoir. From April 2015 to February 2016, approximately 36 kilotonnes of [Formula: see text] were injected into the reservoir at a depth of 3130–3350 m. We have developed an analysis of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) 3D vertical seismic profiling data acquired in February 2016, marking the first seismic survey since injection began. The VSP data were processed in parallel with baseline preinjection data from a November 2013 survey, with the objective of detecting and characterizing the subsurface [Formula: see text] plume and evaluating the repeatability of DAS in a reservoir monitoring project. A single processing sequence was devised that (1) accurately imaged the reservoir for the baseline and monitor data and (2) attained adequate repeatability to observe time-lapse differences related to the presence of [Formula: see text]. Repeatability was somewhat compromised by the less advanced noise cancellation methodology of the DAS system used for the baseline survey. In the final cross-equalized migrated data volumes, normalized root-mean-square ([Formula: see text]rms) difference values of [Formula: see text] were attained at the reservoir level indicating good repeatability compared with most surface seismic studies. An injection-related amplitude anomaly with maximum [Formula: see text]rms values of approximately 0.7 is apparent in the Deadwood Formation of the reservoir, whereas no significant [Formula: see text]rms anomalies were observed near the injection and monitoring wells in the Black Island Member or above the reservoir.
Systemic Hypotension Following Intravenous Administration of Nonionic Contrast Medium During Computed Tomography: Iopromide Versus Iodixanol
Authors: Widmann Gerlig , Bale Reto , Ulmer Hanno , Putzer Daniel , Schullian Peter , Wiedermann Franz-Josef , Lederer Wolfgang 
Published: August 2017

BACKGROUND:
In light of the increasing number of radiologic interventions performed under general anesthesia, the effects of contrast media (CM) on circulation and organ perfusion are of paramount importance. The objectives of this study were to systematically quantify effects on blood pressure, heart rate, and kidney function following intravenous administration of nonionic CM with normal and low osmolality.

METHODS:
In this controlled, double-blinded phase IV clinical trial, 40 consecutive patients were randomly assigned to receive repeated measures of either low-osmolar iopromide or iso-osmolar iodixanol. Normal saline solution (NSS) served as control. Blood pressure and heart rate were measured continuously from 1 minute before until 3 minutes after administration of CM and NSS. Urine output was recorded hourly.

RESULTS:
Administration of iopromide resulted in systemic hypotension lasting up to 300 seconds (105 ± 61 seconds) with the lowest mean arterial pressure of 39 mm Hg (56.7 ± 12.2 mm Hg). Iopromide caused a systolic/diastolic decrease of 31/26 mm Hg (P < .001), significant increase in heart rate (P = .042), and significant diuresis with a 2-fold higher per-hour urine output (P = .010). Administration of iodixanol and NSS had no significant influence on blood pressure (P > .640).

CONCLUSIONS:
Administration of low-osmolar iopromide was followed by a significant transient decrease in blood pressure and a rise in heart rate. Anesthetists and radiologists should be aware of these effects in patients in whom short episodes of disturbed tissue microcirculation may pose a clinical risk.
Partisan Responses to Public Health Messages: Motivated Reasoning and Sugary Drink Taxes
Authors: Gollust Sarah E. , Barry Colleen L. , Niederdeppe Jeff 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThis study examines the public's motivated reasoning of competitive messages about sugary drink taxes, a public health policy approach attempted with some recent success in the United States. In an experiment embedded in a nationally representative survey fielded in the fall of 2012, we randomized participants (N = 5,147) to receive one of four messages: control, a strong protax message, a two-sided message, or a message refuting arguments made in soda company antitax messages. The protax message showed no effects on tax support, while the two-sided message depressed Republicans' support. The refutation message boosted independents' support but produced backlash among Republicans. This motivated response was pronounced among Republicans who were plausibly previously exposed to the sugary drink tax debate. These findings reinforce the communication challenges in an increasingly politicized US health policy discourse.
Litigation Provides Clues to Ongoing Challenges in Implementing Insurance Parity
Authors: Berry Kelsey N. , Huskamp Haiden A. , Goldman Howard H. , Rutkow Lainie , Barry Colleen L. 
Published: August 2017

AbstractOver the past twenty-five years, thirty-seven states and the US Congress have passed mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) parity laws to secure nondiscriminatory insurance coverage for MH/SUD services in the private health insurance market and through certain public insurance programs. However, in the intervening years, litigation has been brought by numerous parties alleging violations of insurance parity. We examine the critical issues underlying these legal challenges as a framework for understanding the areas in which parity enforcement is lacking, as well as ongoing areas of ambiguity in the interpretation of these laws. We identified all private litigation involving federal and state parity laws and extracted themes from a final sample of thirty-seven lawsuits. The primary substantive topics at issue include the scope of services guaranteed by parity laws, coverage of certain habilitative therapies such as applied behavioral analysis for autism spectrum disorders, credentialing standards for MH/SUD providers, determinations regarding the medical necessity of MH/SUD services, and the application of nonquantitative treatment limitations under the 2008 federal parity law. Ongoing efforts to achieve nondiscriminatory insurance coverage for MH/SUDs should attend to the major issues subject to private legal action as important areas for facilitating and monitoring insurer compliance.
Minnesota Integrated Health Partnership Demonstration: Implementation of a Medicaid ACO Model
Authors: Blewett Lynn A. , Spencer Donna , Huckfeldt Peter 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
In recent years, accountable care organizations (ACOs) have become more prevalent in the United States. This study describes the origins, implementation, and early results of Minnesota's Medicaid ACO payment model, the Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) demonstration project. We describe the structure of the program and present preliminary evaluation results to document the state's important work and to provide lessons for other states interested in implementing Medicaid ACOs. The IHP program has expanded in size over time, the state has reported significant savings, and evidence exists of capacity building among participating providers. We identify factors that may have contributed to the program's early success, but more work is needed to investigate the specific drivers of quality improvement and savings within Minnesota's ACO program and to compare the design and effects of the IHP with other Medicaid and Medicare ACO programs. We conclude with comments about the future of the state's Medicaid ACO program and situate Minnesota's findings within the context of the broader ACO movement.
Projeto didático de gênero e produção de documentário: uma experiência no Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Araújo Maria do Livramento Pereira , Moreira Tânia Maria , De Maria João Leno Pereira 
Published: August 2017

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma experiência de ensino que envolveu o gênero documentário e foi desenvolvida em uma escola pública de Marabá (PA) com o apoio do MediaLab (Unifesspa) e do Programa Arte na Escola (na Unifesspa). De modo mais específico, procuramos: 1) apresentar conceitos sobre letramento e levantar alguns princípios sobre ensino de gêneros discursivos/textuais, seguindo uma perspectiva social, histórica e cultural; 2) apresentar uma proposta pedagógica que possa contribuir com o letramento de alunos do Ensino Fundamental; e 3) descrever o documentário produzido pelos alunos. Com esta proposta, promovemos a mobilização de diferentes letramentos: linguístico (envolvendo atividades de leitura, produção textual e análise linguística), tecnológico (incluindo a exploração de tecnologias de áudio e vídeo na produção de documentários) e científico (possibilitando a construção de conhecimentos de mundo no desenvolvimento de pesquisas de temáticas de interesse dos alunos). Além disso, contribuímos para que os alunos desenvolvessem capacidades que os instrumentalizam a entender, narrar, transcrever e sistematizar informações.
Multiple Periodic Orbits Connecting a Collinear Configuration and a Double Isosceles Configuration in the Planar Equal-Mass Four-Body Problem
Authors: Shi Bixiao , Liu Rongchang , Yan Duokui , Ouyang Tiancheng 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
By applying our variational method, we show that there exist 24 local action minimizers connecting two prescribed configurations: a collinear configuration and a double isosceles configuration in

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Structuring Subsidies in a Long-Term Credit Relationship
Authors: Van Tassel Eric 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
We study a credit market using an infinite horizon model where an altruistic lender offers loans to agents for production projects that may grow over time. The lender funds the loans using a combination of external debt and subsidies. The optimal way for the lender to subsidize the credit relationships depends on the probability of project growth. When growth is less likely, it is best to commit to ongoing subsidies. However, for a range of growth probabilities, ongoing subsidization may not be credible and this can have negative efficiency implications.
Real100G.RF: A Fully Packaged 240 GHz Transmitter with In-Antenna Power Combining in 0.13 μm SiGe Technology
Authors: Malz Stefan , Goettel Benjamin , Eisenbeis Joerg , Boes Florian , Grzyb Janusz , Vazquez Pedro Rodriguez , Zwick Thomas , Pfeiffer Ullrich R. 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThis paper reports on the research activities during the first phase of the project Real100G.RF, which is part of the German Research Foundation (DFG) priority programm SPP1655. The project’s main objective is to research silicon-based wireless communication above 200 GHz to enable data rates in excess of 100 gigabit per second (Gbps). To that end, this paper presents a fully packaged 240 GHz RF transmitter front-end with power combining antenna in 0.13μ$\mu$m SiGe technology. The design of circuit building blocks, passives, antenna and high-speed packaging is discussed. Communication measurements show data rates of 8 Gbps with an EVM of 12.4% using 16-QAM, 24 Gbps with 26.5% EVM using QPSK and 30 Gbps with 27.9% EVM using 8-PSK.
Heat shock protein 47 effects on hepatic stellate cell-associated receptors in hepatic fibrosis of Schistosoma japonicum-infected mice
Authors: Zhao Yumin , Dang Zhisheng , Xu Shuo , Chong Shigui 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe study aimed to explore the regulation of heat shock protein 47 (HSP47) on expressions of receptors associated with hepatic stellate cell (HSC) in liver fibrosis mouse models induced bySchistosoma japonicum(S. japonicum). Mouse fibroblasts (NIH/3T3) were transfected with HSP47 shRNA plasmid by lipofectamine transfection, and experimental fibrosis in HSCs was studied inS. japonicummouse models treated with HSP47 shRNAin vivo. HSP47 expression was assessed using Western blot and real-time PCR. Flow cytometry was adopted to determine the expression of cell membrane receptors. HSP47-shRNA could markedly down-regulate the expression of collagen (Col1a1 and Col3a1). The expressions of HSP47, endothelin receptor A (ETAR) and endothelin receptor B (ETBR) significantly increased in the liver tissue of infected mice. However, the expressions of ETAR and HSP47 and ETBR remarkably decreased after the administration of HSP47 shRNAin vitroandin vivo. ETAR and ETBR levels were found to be positively correlated with HSP47 expression. HSP47 might exert influence on liver fibrosis via the regulation of ETAR and ETBR.
Stokes Flow Inside Topographically Patterned Microchannel Using Boundary Element Method
Authors: Nishad Chandra Shekhar , Chandra Anirban , Sekhar G.P. Raja 
Published: August 2017

Abstarct
This study focuses on the investigation of two-dimensional steady Stokes flow inside topographically patterned microchannel. Boundary element method (BEM) is used to solve the Stokes equation and obtain the streamline profiles. The velocity field and pressure gradients are obtained by taking the appropriate spatial derivatives of the stream function and vorticity variables. We restrict ourselves to rectangular stepped geometries and study the effect of variation of step width, step height and step frequency. Interestingly, ‘crown-shaped’ patterns in the horizontal velocity profiles are formed when a sudden contraction is met in the flow region. Pressure gradients, together with the velocity and streamline profiles are analyzed to gain a wholesome understanding of the flow physics.
Application of Natural Frequencies for Prediction of Apple Texture Based on Partial Least Squares Regression
Authors: Hou Jumin , Sun Yonghai , Chen Fangyuan , Wang Lu , Bai Xue , Wang Minghui , Mao Qian 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Experimental modal analysis was performed to identify natural frequencies to predict the texture of inhomogeneous tissues of apple (Malus domestina cv. ‘Golden Delicious’). Partial least squares calibration models based on natural frequencies with or without weight and density were created for predicting apple texture representing by yield gradient and initial modulus. The prediction models shown good prediction ability for texture of skin but impossible for flesh (all determination coefficients for skin models were more than 0.5 while for flesh models less than 0.5). A nondestructive and rapid method was provided to evaluate the fruit texture.
Modeling Thin Layer Drying Kinetics, Moisture Diffusivity and Activation Energy of Hazelnuts during Microwave-Convective Drying
Authors: Malekjani Narjes , Emam-Djomeh Zahra , Hashemabadi Seyed Hassan , Askari Gholam Reza 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The effects of microwave-convective drying as an efficient drying method, on drying kinetics of hazelnuts were studied. Drying experiments were conducted at three temperature (40, 50 and 60°C) and microwave power (0, 450 and 900 W) levels. The moisture ratio and the temperature of the hazelnuts were recorded during the drying. The results showed that microwave power had a more dominant effect than drying air temperature. Mathematical modeling was performed in order to predict the moisture changes during drying process. It was concluded that two term and Midilli et al. models were the best models to predict the drying kinetics of hazelnut in different conditions. The effective moisture diffusivities varied from 3.80327×10‒8 to 1.71233×10‒6 m2/s and had an increasing polynomial relationship with temperature and microwave power. The activation energy was also between 15.61675 and 41.0053 kJ/mol with a second-order relationship with microwave power.
DEA Cross-Efficiency Evaluation Method Based on Good Relationship
Authors: Guo Ruijuan , Dong Yanling , Meiqiang Wang , Yongjun Li 
Published: August 2017

AbstractBenevolent and aggressive cross-efficiency evaluation methods are the improvement of the cross-efficiency evaluation method. They merely maximize or minimize the efficiency of the composite unit constructed by evaluated decision-making units while maintaining the optimal efficiency of the decision-making unit under evaluation. The two methods completely ignore the self-evaluation efficiency of evaluated unit and the good relationship among decision-making units. To solve the above drawbacks, the authors consider the efficiency score of the decision-making unit as an interval number and propose a more reasonable interval number. On the basis of the interval efficiency, the authors provide the benevolent and aggressive DEA cross-efficiency evaluation models based on the good relationship among all decision-making units. Finally, a numerical example is provided to illustrate the proposed method.
A Dynamic Clustering Method to Large-Scale Distribution Problems
Authors: Tang Zhizhong , Li Bo , Qiu Hongyan 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThis paper presents the dynamic fuzzy clustering method to solve the multi-producers to multi-customers large-scale distribution problem. The proposed method includes three phases: Static clustering, order processing, and dynamic clustering. Based on the distances among customers,k-means method is used to generate the static clusters. The service priorities of each producer serving the static customer groups are ranked according to the distance performance. In the case of fluctuant customer orders, order processing can divide customer orders into several consecutive periods. After the above two phases, the fuzzy clustering technique is applied to further conduct dynamic clustering based on the customer order attributes. Similarly, the service priorities of generated dynamic customer groups will be ranked according to the time attributes of orders. Finally, by the real case, the authors obtain the conclusion that using the proposed method, the total cost of the producer is reduced by about 35%, and the vehicle loading rates are almost above 95%.