bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The role of age of disclosure of biological origins in the psychological wellbeing of adolescents conceived by reproductive donation: a longitudinal study from age 1 to age 14
Authors: Ilioi Elena , Blake Lucy , Jadva Vasanti , Roman Gabriela , Golombok Susan 
Published: December 2016

BackgroundThe question of whether children should be told of their biological origins is one of the most controversial issues regarding the birth of children through donated eggs, sperm, embryos or surrogacy.MethodsIn the sixth phase of this longitudinal study when the children were aged 14 years, family relationships and adolescent adjustment were examined in 87 families created through reproductive donation and 54 natural conception families. The quality of family relationships was assessed by standardised interview with mothers and by standardised questionnaires and an observational measure with mothers and adolescents. Adolescent adjustment was assessed using standardised questionnaires. Systematic information on whether and when parents had told children about their biological origins was obtained at earlier phases of the study.ResultsThere were no overall differences between disclosing families and either nondisclosing or natural conception families. However, within the disclosing families, more positive family relationships and higher levels of adolescent wellbeing were found for adolescents who had been told about their biological origins before age 7.ConclusionsThe earlier children born through reproductive donation are told about their biological origins, the more positive are the outcomes in terms of the quality of family relationships and psychological wellbeing at adolescence.
Assessment of subclinical atherosclerosis in hidradenitis suppurativa
Authors: Pascual J.C. , González I. , Corona D. , Hispán P. , Ramos J.M. , Sánchez‐Paya J. , Jemec G.B. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractBackgroundPatients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have an increased prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.ObjectiveOur aim was to investigate the association between subclinical atherosclerosis, detected by carotid ultrasound, and HS.MethodsA prospective observation and analytical study assessing subclinical atherosclerosis using carotid ultrasound in patients with HS.ResultsA total of 62 HS patients and 62 matched controls were studied. Diabetes mellitus (22.6% vs. 6.5%, P = 0.020), hypertension (41.9% vs. 12.9%, P < 0.001) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) (38.7% vs. 8.1%, P < 0.001) were more common in HS patients. Elevated neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (59.7% vs. 40.3%, P = 0.031), high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein (61.1 vs. 29.0%, P < 0.001) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (46.8% vs. 9.7%, P < 0.001) were more frequent in patients with HS. Subclinical atherosclerosis was present in 30.6% of HS patients and in 16.1% of the controls subjects (P = 0.06). After a logistic regression analysis, elevated age was associated with the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis (P < 0.001), and HS showed a tendency towards this association [adjusted OR (95% CI) 3.8 (0.9–16.0), P = 0.066]. This association was statistically significant between patients 40 years and older [OR (95% CI) 4.9 (1.8–13.1)].ConclusionsOur clinical results indicate that patients with HS have a higher prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis than expected when correcting for traditional risk factors. The findings support the conclusions of previous epidemiological studies.
Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination Sources in Meat Production Line
Authors: Bakhtiary Farzaneh , Sayevand Hamid Reza , Remely Marlene , Hippe Berit , Hosseini Hedayat , Haslberger Alexander G. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractBacterial contamination during slaughtering process is a safety problem and concern for shelf life in meat production. We compare two different slaughter lines, sheep and cattle samples from Iranian slaughterhouse using PCR‐denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis for evaluation the sources of bacterial contaminations.Bacterial diversity was significantly different between and within cattle and sheep slaughter lines. Samples are contaminated most frequently with Salmonella enterica (28% and 30%), Enterococcus fecalis (18% and 20%), Escherichia coli (13% and 14%) and Pseudomonas fluorescens (8% and 6%), either on equipment surfaces after general cleaning and sanitizing treatments (56%).Biodiversity of carcasses samples is increased during skinning and evisceration process and may indicate similar sources of contamination from hides and rectums of the animal to carcasses and environment.Practical Applications16S rDNA based denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis‐PCR is a method for assessment of microbial diversity, source of contaminations and changes of microbial population in slaughterhouses.
Spinal Fractures in Older Adult Patients Admitted After Low‐Level Falls: 10‐Year Incidence and Outcomes
Authors: Jawa Randeep S. , Singer Adam J. , Rutigliano Daniel N. , McCormack Jane E. , Huang Emily C. , Shapiro Marc J. , Fields Suzanne D. , Morelli Brian N. , Vosswinkel James A. 
Published: December 2016

ObjectivesTo evaluate the incidence of spinal fractures and their outcomes in the elderly who fall from low‐levels in a suburban county.DesignRetrospective county‐wide trauma registry review from 2004 to 2013.SettingSuburban county with regionalized trauma care consisting of 11 hospitals.ParticipantsAdult trauma patients aged ≥65 years who were admitted after falling from <3 feet.MeasurementsDemographic characteristics, comorbidities, and outcomes.ResultsSpinal fractures occurred in 18% of 4,202 older adult patients admitted following trauma over this 10‐year time period, in the following distribution: 43% cervical spine, 5.7% thoracic, 4.9% lumbar spine, 36% sacrococcygeal, and 9.6% multiple spinal regions. As compared to non‐spinal fracture patients, more spinal fracture patients went to acute/subacute rehabilitation (47% vs 34%, P < .001) and fewer were discharged home (21% vs 35%, P < .001). In‐hospital mortality rate in spinal and non‐spinal fracture patients was similar (8.5% vs 9.3%, P = .5).ConclusionLow‐level falls often resulted in a spinal fracture at a variety of levels. Vigilance in evaluation of the entire spine in this population is suggested.
Product Service Systems Users and Harley Davidson Riders: The Importance of Consumer Identity in the Diffusion of Sustainable Consumption Solutions
Authors: Catulli Maurizio , Cook Matthew , Potter Stephen 
Published: December 2016

SummaryThis article sets out an approach to researching sociocultural aspects of product service systems (PSSs) consumption in consumer markets. PSSs are relevant to industrial ecology given that they may form part of the mix of innovations that move society toward more‐sustainable material and energy flows. The article uses two contrasting case studies drawing on ethnographic analysis: Harley Davidson motorcycles and the Zipcar car club. The first is a case of consumption involving ownership; the second is one of consumption without ownership. The analysis draws on consumer culture theory to explicate the sociocultural, experiential, symbolic, and ideological aspects of these case studies, focusing on product ownership. The article shows that ownership of Harley Davidson motorcycles enables riders to identify with a brand community and to define themselves. Owners appropriate their motorcycles through customization. In contrast, Zipcar users resist the company's attempts to involve them in a brand community, see use of car sharing as a temporary fix, and even fear contamination from shared use of cars. We conclude that iconic products such as Harley Davidson motorcycles create emotional attachment and can challenge PSS propositions. But we also suggest that somewhat standardized products may present similar difficulties. Knowing more about sociocultural aspects of PSSs may help designers overcome these difficulties.
It's About Time! Examining Received Dosage and Program Duration as Predictors of Change Among Non‐Distressed and Distressed Married Couple and Relationship Education Participants
Authors: Bradford Angela B. , Drean Lauren , Adler‐Baeder Francesca , Ketring Scott A. , Smith Thomas A. 
Published: December 2016

Although Couple and Relationship Education (CRE) programs were intended to be preventive in nature, an emerging reality is that relationally distressed couples are attending programs. This has raised questions about both its general usefulness and what is known regarding predictors of change in CRE for distressed couples particularly. Previous work has identified dosage and duration as important moderators of changes, and there are myriad program contexts offered, highlighting the need to examine these among distressed couples. This study utilized a sample of community CRE participants and examined received dosage and program duration as predictors of change. Comparing results for distressed and non‐distressed participants, we found several group differences. Findings suggest that it is important to consider distress level and time spent in programs when placing participants. In addition, research should continue to examine these groups separately (or comparatively) to find out what works for whom.
Microbiological Evaluation of the Extension Wire and Percutaneous Epidural Lead Anchor Site Following a “2‐Stage Cut‐Down” Spinal Cord Stimulator Procedure
Authors: Lalkhen Abdul Ghaaliq , Chincholkar Mahindra , Patel Jiten 
Published: December 2016

AbstractObjectivesThere are concerns regarding bacterial colonization of the temporary extension leads and subsequent infection risk using the 2‐stage cut‐down approach in spinal cord stimulation (SCS). We sought to quantify the extent of bacterial colonization of the temporary extension wire and percutaneous epidural lead anchor site.Materials and MethodsWe conducted a cross‐sectional observational study recruiting a pragmatic sample of 25 consecutive patients listed for a cut‐down trial of SCS. We excluded patients undergoing revision procedures and those who had previously received a spinal cord stimulator. The primary outcome measure was the rate and type of colonization of the extension wires and lead anchor site.ResultsNo surgical site infections were recorded in any of the patients and no late infections subsequent to insertion of the implantable pulse generator. Overall, 24% of patients grew organisms from the temporary extension wire. Five patients grew coagulase‐negative Staphylococcus aureus, and 1 patient grew Enterococcus faecalis. There were no positive wound cultures from the anchor site of the epidural lead.ConclusionsDespite the high colonization rate of the temporary extension wire, there were no surgical site infections. We conclude that provided appropriate strategies for the management of surgical site infections are implemented, the 2‐stage cut‐down procedure is a safe approach that is not associated with a higher incidence of infection.
Theoretical Study of Dinoflagellate Bioluminescence
Authors: Wang Ming‐Yu , Liu Ya‐Jun 
Published: December 2016

AbstractDinoflagellates are the most ubiquitous luminescent protists in the marine environment and have drawn much attention for their crucial roles in marine ecosystems. Dinoflagellate bioluminescence has been applied in underwater target detection. The luminescent system of dinoflagellates is a typical luciferin–luciferase one. However, the excited‐state oxyluciferin is not the light emitter of dinoflagellate bioluminescence as in most luciferin–luciferase bioluminescent organisms. The oxyluciferin of bioluminescent dinoflagellates is not fluorescent, whereas its luciferin emits bright fluorescence with similar wavelength of the bioluminescence. What is the light emitter of dinoflagellate bioluminescence and what is the chemical process of the light emission like? These questions have not been answered by the limited experimental evidence so far. In this study, for the first time, the density functional calculation is employed to investigate the geometries and properties of luciferin and oxyluciferin of bioluminescent dinoflagellate. The calculated results agree with the experimental observations and indicate the luciferin or its analogue, rather than oxyluciferin, is the bioluminophore of dinoflagellate bioluminescence. A rough mechanism involving energy transfer is proposed for dinoflagellate bioluminescence.
Beyond Representative Democracy: Toward More and Better Civic Engagement
Authors: Vidal‐Aparicio Oriol 
Published: December 2016

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Policy Reform and Optimal Policy Mix in a Polluted Small Open Economy with Tourism
Authors: Yanase Akihiko 
Published: December 2016

AbstractEffects of trade and environmental policies on a small open economy, with pollution generated in a sector producing nontradable services consumed by foreign tourists, are examined. The nontradable good is exported via tourism and the induced tourism terms‐of‐trade (TOT) effect becomes an additional source of distortion. An increase in tariffs can cause a TOT improvement and an increase in pollution simultaneously, affecting the condition for a welfare‐enhancing tariff policy. In addition, the welfare effect of a pollution tax reform is strongly linked to whether the reform improves the tourism TOT. The interactions between tourists' spending and domestic welfare are also examined.
How can we encourage our voluntary non‐remunerated donors to donate more frequently?
Authors: Masser B. M. , Davison T. E. , Chapman C. M. 
Published: December 2016

BackgroundRetained donors are safer and more cost effective than new donors, and yet increases in demand and natural attrition of the panel are typically countered through increased recruitment. An alternative would be to increase supply by persuading existing donors to donate more often. Many donors are medically eligible to do this; however, little is known about how to increase the frequency of giving.AimsThe aim of this review is first, to consider the success of interventions trialled to increase donation frequency, and second, to draw on the extant literature to identify ways that frequent donation can be encouraged.MethodA review of the blood donation frequency literature was undertaken. In addition, suggestions of ways to increase donation frequency were gained from the broader blood donation, charitable giving and behaviour change literatures.ResultsWhile the existing literature has identified personal and structural features associated with donation frequency, a suite of successful intervention strategies to increase donation frequency has not been reported. A review of the broader relevant literatures identified potentially useful strategies focused on targeted appeals designed to incrementally build frequency and engender longer term commitment. Further, additional approaches focused on the strategic use of descriptive norms, reducing costs associated with donation and restructuring donor loyalty schemes are outlined.ConclusionAlthough increasing the frequency of donation by existing donors would provide benefit, relatively little is known about how to achieve this. This review identifies a range of possible techniques that Blood Collection Agencies (BCAs) can use to optimize the frequency of donations obtained.
Retrospective Study Evaluating Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus in Blood Donors and in Swine Veterinarians in Italy (2004)
Authors: De Sabato L. , Di Bartolo I. , Montomoli E. , Trombetta C. , Ruggeri F. M. , Ostanello F. 
Published: December 2016

SummaryHepatitis E is an emerging viral disease in developed countries, with sporadic cases occasionally linked to the consumption of raw or undercooked pork, wild boar or deer meat. Cases due to transfusion or transplantation have also been reported. In developed countries, hepatitis E is considered a zoonosis and pig is the main reservoir. In the last few years, several studies conducted in Europe reported variable seroprevalence rates among the general population, ranging between 0.26% and 52.5%. A higher seroprevalence was described among workers who come in contact with pigs. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of anti‐HEV IgG and IgM antibodies in blood donors (170) and in pig veterinarians (83). Archival sera were collected in Italy in 2004. The observed seroprevalence was 9.64% and 8.82% in veterinarians and blood donors, respectively. Overall, only three sera from blood donors were positive for IgM, but no HEV‐RNA was detected.
El contrato de seguro ante los avances en medicina y tecnología sanitaria
Authors: Benito Osma Félix 
Published: December 2016

<p>Los avances científicos y tecnológicos aplicados en la medicina se refieran a pruebas diagnósticas o predictivas (biomarcadores, sensores), así como a tratamientos (cirugía robótica, terapia génica) pueden conllevar a un cambio de modelo en la prestación del servicio sanitario que afronte los grandes retos del Siglo XXI derivados del envejecimiento de la población, el impacto de las enfermedades crónicas, la movilidad de los pacientes y profesionales sanitarios, así como la disminución de los recursos disponibles.</p><p>Tradicionalmente, el seguro de salud ofrece a sus asegurados la asistencia sanitaria dentro del cuadro médico concertado con la aseguradora, a menos que sea de libre elección, en el que ésta asume el reembolso de los gastos satisfechos de acuerdo con los límites establecidos en la póliza. En estos momentos, puede plantearse si nos hallamos transitoriamente en una medicina curativa que se materializa cuando acaece la enfermedad a una medicina preventiva y regenerativa que se adelanta a que aquella se produzca o se desarrolle.</p><p>Esta revolución científica y tecnológica que cada día se presenta produce que el seguro tenga que realizar sus esfuerzos para adecuarse a los riesgos presentes y futuros, en particular de los seguros de salud, como en las obligaciones de las partes.</p><p>Los seguros de asistencia sanitaria son arrastrados por la corriente tecnológica. El objeto de estos seguros es ofrecer asistencia sanitaria o reembolso de los gastos sanitarios derivados de la enfermedad del asegurado. Podríamos decir que ese objeto, ya no lo es tanto, pues la predictibilidad y la prevención de la enfermedad, como riesgo asegurado, puede ocupar un lugar privilegiado. De este modo, este servicio que aparece en las pólizas de seguro actuales como opcional puede incorporarse en la propia póliza, incluso comercializarse complementariamente.</p><p>Por último, el uso del conjunto de conocimientos, datos, herramientas, aplicaciones informáticas y tecnológicas punteras relacionadas con internet, la biotecnología y la nanotecnología, para mejorar diagnósticos, tratamientos, la prevención y predictibilidad de enfermedades produce un escenario de riesgo con repercusiones éticas, bioéticas y jurídicas, principalmente en el campo de la responsabilidad y del seguro.</p>
Estado actual de la Jurisprudencia en materia de acumulación de porcentajes de pérdidas de capacidad laboral de distintos orígenes en el aseguramiento del riesgo de invalidez
Authors: Gómez González Carolina , García Franco Néstor Alejandro 
Published: December 2016

<p>El aseguramiento del riesgo de invalidez en el Sistema de Seguridad Social en Colombia, se encuentra a cargo de los subsistemas de pensiones y riesgos laborales, en los que se encuentra contemplada, como prestación económica que pretende indemnizar tal riesgo, la pensión de invalidez.</p><p>Dicha pensión de invalidez es asumida en el sistema general de pensiones por las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones y en el sistema general de riesgos laborales por las Administradoras de Riesgos Laborales, correspondiendo a las primeras asumir el pago de la mencionada prestación a los afiliados que se invaliden como consecuencia de un riesgo común, mientras que a las segundas corresponde el pago de las pensiones que se generen por la concreción de un riesgo laboral. En ocasiones un afiliado al sistema puede presentar un porcentaje de pérdida de capacidad laboral de origen común y al mismo tiempo otro porcentaje de origen laboral, que tomados individualmente no permiten al afiliado obtener una prestación económica, pero que sumados uno y otro, le otorgan la condición de inválido.</p><p>En virtud de los efectos de la sentencia C-425 de 2005 de la Corte Constitucional, en casos como el anteriormente descrito, la jurisprudencia colombiana ha obligado bien a una AFP o bien a una ARL a asumir el pago de la totalidad de la pensión de invalidez, situación que puede constituir un exceso en la carga obligacional que cada una de estas entidades ha asumido en virtud del aseguramiento del respectivo riesgo.</p><p> </p>
El sistema de asunción solidaria del riesgo de infecciones intrahospitalarias: Elementos Mínimos de integración en el sistema jurídico colombiano
Authors: Tabares Cortés Felipe 
Published: December 2016

<p>El Consejo de Estado ordenó, en una jurisprudencia de 30 de abril de 2014 reiterada el 29 de septiembre de 2015, la creación de un sistema de asunción solidaria del riesgo de infecciones nosocomiales. Esta decisión fue tomada en el contexto de la objetivación de la responsabilidad de los prestadores de salud por las infecciones de carácter intrahospitalario que afectan a los pacientes. El presente artículo busca, a través del método de análisis de precedentes jurisprudenciales, presentar en primera medida la sentencia emitida por el Consejo de Estado sobre la responsabilidad objetiva que actualmente aplica a los prestadores de servicios de salud, explicando las razones que llevaron al Alto Tribunal a extender dicha teoría a las infecciones intrahospitalarias. Posteriormente será precisado cual es el sistema de asunción de riesgos que en concreto ordenó el Consejo de Estado, los elementos necesarios para su funcionamiento y el papel que tendrá el derecho de seguros para lograr los objetivos planteados por los Magistrados en las Sentencias de 29 de agosto de 2013 y 30 de abril de 2014.</p><div> </div>
La sobreconstitucionalización del derecho de seguros: El compañero permanente o cónyuge del mismo sexo como beneficiario a título legal en el seguro de vida
Authors: Manrique Chaves Diego Mauricio 
Published: December 2016

<p>El presente artículo da cuenta de la sobreconstitucionalización del derecho, como fenómeno jurídico acrecentado en el derecho privado económico en especial en el derecho de seguros, por cuenta de pronunciamientos jurisprudenciales de la Corte Constitucional, que han limitado libertades económicas , ello con el fin de otorgar insumos para su defensa. Se evidenciarán líneas jurisprudenciales relativas a la limitación de libertades económicas, junto con el análisis de estas decisiones y sus repercusiones. Por último el artículo trae, un ejemplo de constitucionalización del derecho de seguros, por cuenta de la designación de beneficiario a título legal de compañeros y conyugues del mismo sexo, en el seguro de vida, con el fin de dimensionar el fenómeno de la constitucionalización en un caso que pese a no estar resuelto del todo, otorga pautas interpretativas claras para desentrañar respuestas jurídicas a esta problemática.</p>
Complete Genome Sequence of a Variant
Pyrrhula pyrrhula polyomavirus 1
Strain Isolated from White-Headed Munia (
Lonchura maja
)
Authors: Marton Szilvia , Erdélyi Károly , Dán Ádám , Bányai Krisztián , Fehér Enikő 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT

A novel variant of finch polyomavirus has been identified and sequenced from a diseased white-headed munia (
Lonchura maja
).