bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Long‐Lasting Voice‐Related Symptoms in Patients Without Vocal Cord Palsy After Thyroidectomy
Authors: Kim Choung‐Soo , Park Jun Ook , Bae Ja‐Sung , Lee So‐Hee , Joo Young‐Hoon , Park Young‐Hak , Hwang Yeon‐Shin , Shim Mi‐Ran , Sun Dong‐Il 
Published: December 2017

AbstractBackgroundSome patients complain of long‐lasting voice symptoms after thyroid surgery without objective vocal fold pathology. We assessed the factors that may influence voice symptoms more than 12 months after thyroidectomy.MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of 68 patients from July 2010 to May 2012. The voices of all patients were analyzed before and after thyroid surgery (2 weeks and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 months after surgery). According to the recovery of postoperative voice symptoms, patients were divided into two groups: the non‐recovery group and the recovery group. Voice symptoms were measured using a thyroidectomy‐related voice questionnaire (TVQ). We compared voice analysis data for each group and investigated the factors related to long‐lasting postoperative voice symptoms.ResultsForty‐nine patients were included in the recovery group, and 19 patients were included in the non‐recovery group. No differences in sex ratio, tumor size, and surgical extent were found between the groups. However, the proportion of professional voice users (odds ratio 4.121; 95% confidence interval 0.983–17.267; p < 0.043) was significantly higher in the non‐recovery group. The cutoff score of the TVQ, at 2 months after thyroid surgery, for the differentiation of the recovery and non‐recovery groups was 25, and the sensitivity and specificity values were 84.2 and 87.8%, respectively.ConclusionsProfessional voice users may be presented long‐lasting voice symptoms after thyroid surgery. The cutoff TVQ score of 25, at 2 months after thyroid surgery, may be a guideline for counseling patients who have voice symptoms.
The Value of the C‐Reactive Protein‐to‐Albumin Ratio is Useful for Predicting Survival of Patients with Child–Pugh Class A Undergoing Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Shimizu Takayuki , Ishizuka Mitsuru , Suzuki Takashi , Tanaka Genki , Shiraki Takayuki , Sakuraoka Yuhki , Matsumoto Takatsugu , Kato Masato , Aoki Taku , Kubota Keiichi 
Published: December 2017

AbstractBackgroundAlthough a recent study has shown that the C‐reactive protein‐to‐albumin ratio (CAR) can predict the survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), it is unclear whether CAR can predict the survival after surgery.ObjectiveTo investigate the utility of CAR for prediction of postoperative survival among HCC patients with Child–Pugh class A.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 239 patients with Child–Pugh class A who were newly diagnosed with HCC and received initial liver resection. Univariate and multivariate analyses using the Cox proportional hazard model were performed to detect clinical characteristics that correlated with overall survival (OS), and their cutoff values were identified using receiver operating characteristic curve analyses. The cutoff value of CAR was 0.028. Kaplan–Meier analysis and the log‐rank test were used for the comparison of OS and disease‐free survival (DFS) between two CAR groups (>0.028/≤0.028).ResultsMultivariate analysis using 16 clinical characteristics selected by univariate analyses revealed that CAR (>0.028/≤0.028) (HR, 3.211; 95% CI 1.065–9.680; P = 0.038) was significantly associated with OS, as well as anatomical resection (presence/absence) (HR, 0.275; 95% CI 0.119–0.635; P = 0.275). A significant difference in OS and DFS was observed between patients with low CAR (≤0.028) and patients with high CAR (>0.028).ConclusionsCAR is a useful predictor of postoperative survival among HCC patients with Child–Pugh class A.
Feasibility of Compliant Flooring in Long-Term Care: Results from a Stakeholder Symposium
Authors: Lachance Chantelle C. , Mackey Dawn C. 
Published: December 2017

RÉSUMÉLe revêtement de sol compliant vise à prévenir les blessures causées par les chutes chez les personnes âgées à risque en soins de longue durée, mais l’utilisation de ce type de revêtement dans ces milieux est encore limitée. Nous avons organisé un symposium d’une journée réunissant les parties prenantes afin d’identifier les avantages et les désavantages de l’installation d’un revêtement de sol compliant en soins de longue durée, ainsi que les questions de recherche future les plus pressantes selon les perspectives des parties prenantes clés. Vingt-trois parties prenantes du domaine de la santé, de l’industrie et de la recherche ont assisté au symposium. Les participants considéraient que les avantages les plus importants de ce revêtement étaient la réduction des blessures pour les résidents qui ont chuté auparavant, les avantages potentiels pour le personnel soignant, et la possibilité d’amélioration de la qualité de vie des résidents. Les désavantages perçus comprenaient des considérations financières, le manque de résultats de recherche concernant ce revêtement et les défis associés à l’installation. Les participants ont indiqué que davantage de recherches étaient nécessaires pour montrer le rapport coût-efficacité et l’efficacité clinique du revêtement de sol compliant. Les parties prenantes ont ainsi perçu que ce revêtement procurait une valeur ajoutée en soins de longue durée, mais ont aussi mis en évidence certaines barrières informationnelles et financières significatives liées à son adoption.
Bridging together: teamwork in caring for the family touched by CHD
Authors: Jonas Richard A. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractIn the opening plenary address of the 2017 7th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery the author, who represented the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery at the Congress and is currently the Society’s president, described the history of the formation of the World Society. He listed accomplishments of the World Society including publication of the only journal devoted to congenital cardiac surgery, development of a global database, and convening several international conferences dating back to the inaugural conference in Washington, DC in 2007. The general theme of the presentation is the importance of teamwork in managing patients and families with CHD. Challenges facing congenital heart teams are discussed including the fragility of cardiac programmes, that can be heavily influenced by the administrative structure of a paediatric hospital; the difficulty of recruiting skilled surgeons into the field as training in general cardiothoracic surgery contracts and general surgery becomes predominantly laparoscopic with few open procedures; and increasing barriers to the international movement of surgeons including the opportunities for United States of America-based surgeons to acquire international experience at leading global centres. Finally, the author focusses on the danger that the team approach poses to maintaining empathy and emotional support for the family with CHD undergoing a stressful hospitalisation. He discusses strategies to optimise holistic support of the child and family.
Landmark lecture on cardiology: the quest for the ultimate team in health care – what we can learn from musicians about leadership, innovation, and teambuilding?
Authors: Penny Daniel J. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe importance of teamwork is being increasingly recognised in healthcare. Nonetheless, it is equally recognised that teamwork is difficult. In this article, I explore whether we can learn lessons from musicians, orchestras, and conductors as we build our teams. The evolution of the role of the conductor provides useful lessons on leadership and the evolving role of the members of the orchestra on how team members can contribute to a shared outcome. The uncertainty of jazz provides useful lessons for innovation in an increasingly turbulent healthcare environment.
Retrospective and Prospective Memory Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans With a Self-Reported History of Blast-Related mTBI
Authors: Pagulayan Kathleen F. , Rau Holly , Madathil Renee , Werhane Madeleine , Millard Steven P. , Petrie Eric C. , Parmenter Brett , Peterson Sarah , Sorg Scott , Hendrickson Rebecca , Mayer Cindy , Meabon James S. , Huber Bertrand R. , Raskind Murray , Cook David G. , Peskind Elaine R. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractObjectives:To evaluate prospective and retrospective memory abilities in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND) Veterans with and without a self-reported history of blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).Methods:Sixty-one OEF/OIF/OND Veterans, including Veterans with a self-reported history of blast-related mTBI (mTBI group;n=42) and Veterans without a self-reported history of TBI (control group;n=19) completed the Memory for Intentions Test, a measure of prospective memory (PM), and two measures of retrospective memory (RM), the California Verbal Learning Test-II and the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised.Results:Veterans in the mTBI group exhibited significantly lower PM performance than the control group, but the groups did not differ in their performance on RM measures. Further analysis revealed that Veterans in the mTBI group with current PTSD (mTBI/PTSD+) demonstrated significantly lower performance on the PM measure than Veterans in the control group. PM performance by Veterans in the mTBI group without current PTSD (mTBI/PTSD-) was intermediate between the mTBI/PTSD+ and control groups, and results for the mTBI/PTSD- group were not significantly different from either of the other two groups.Conclusions:Results suggest that PM performance may be a sensitive marker of cognitive dysfunction among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans with a history of self-reported blast-related mTBI and comorbid PTSD. Reduced PM may account, in part, for complaints of cognitive difficulties in this Veteran cohort, even years post-injury. (JINS, 2018,24, 324–334)
HILBERT, DUALITY, AND THE GEOMETRICAL ROOTS OF MODEL THEORY
Authors: EDER GÜNTHER , SCHIEMER GEORG 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe article investigates one of the key contributions to modern structural mathematics, namely Hilbert’sFoundations of Geometry(1899) and its mathematical roots in nineteenth-century projective geometry. A central innovation of Hilbert’s book was to provide semantically minded independence proofs for various fragments of Euclidean geometry, thereby contributing to the development of the model-theoretic point of view in logical theory. Though it is generally acknowledged that the development of model theory is intimately bound up with innovations in 19th century geometry (in particular, the development of non-Euclidean geometries), so far, little has been said about how exactly model-theoretic concepts grew out of methodological investigations within projective geometry. This article is supposed to fill this lacuna and investigates this geometrical prehistory of modern model theory, eventually leading up to Hilbert’sFoundations.
Bahr, Duce, and Somerville Receive 2017 Ambassador Awards
Authors:   AGU
Published: December 2017

Jean M. Bahr, Robert A. Duce, and Richard C. J. Somerville were awarded the 2017 Ambassador Award at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 13 December 2017 in New Orleans, La. The award is in recognition for “outstanding contributions to one or more of the following areas: societal impact, service to the Earth and space community, scientific leadership, and promotion of talent/career pool.”
Impact of Dural Resection on Sinonasal Malignancies with Skull Base Encroachment or Erosion
Authors: Ziai Hedyeh , Yu Eugene , Fu Terence , Muhanna Nidal , Monteiro Eric , Vescan Allan , Zadeh Gelareh , Witterick Ian , Goldstein David , Gentili Fred , de Almeida John 
Published: December 2017

Objectives (1) To determine the occult rate of dural invasion in patients with tumors extending to and/or eroding the bony anterior skull base but without evidence of dural invasion on preoperative imaging. (2) To determine the impact of dural resection and of skull base erosion on survival outcomes in this group of patients (without evidence of dural invasion upon preoperative imaging).
Study Design Retrospective study.
Setting Tertiary care academic center.
Participants Patients with sinonasal malignancies with anterior skull base encroachment/erosion without dural invasion on preoperative imaging treated surgically.
Main Outcome Measures (1) Histopathologic disease in the dura in patients who had dural resection and (2) Oncologic outcomes (5-year local recurrence, dural recurrence, disease-specific survival, and overall survival) in patients with and without dural resection, and patients with and without skull base erosion.
Results Thirty-seven patients were included. The occult rate of dural invasion was 54%. Patients with dural resection had improved margin control versus those without dural resection (90% vs 56%, p = 0.02). Dural resection improved 5-year overall survival only in patients with esthesioneuroblastoma compared with bony skull base resection alone (100% vs 75%, p = 0.03). Patients with skull base erosion had reduced local control versus those without erosion (63% vs 93%, p = 0.047).
Conclusion This study suggests a substantial rate of occult dural invasion despite no overt imaging findings. Dural resection may be associated with improved margin control, but no oncologic benefit except for esthesioneuroblastomas, although treatment heterogeneity and small sample size may limit conclusions.
Case Report of Proliferative Peripheral Retinopathy in Two Familial Lissencephaly Infants with Miller–Dieker Syndrome
Authors: Shoukfeh Omar , Prouty Leonard , Hinrichsen John , Spencer William , Langford Marlyn , Richards Alan 
Published: December 2017

AbstractA complete ophthalmic examination is not routinely performed on infants with Miller–Dieker syndrome (MDS, chromosome 17p13.3 microdeletion). The authors present the cases of four cousins with MDS who also carried a 16p13.3 microduplication (not associated with Rubinstein–Taybi syndrome). Retinopathy of prematurity-like proliferative peripheral retinopathy (PPR) was detected in two male first cousins, but was not detected in the female half-cousins. PPR in the first infant resolved by 4 months, but the second infant's PPR progressed, requiring photocoagulation followed by lens-sparing vitrectomy. While ocular abnormalities are more prevalent and severe in other lissencephalopathies, the PPR in these MDS infants underscores the sight-saving potential of performing an ophthalmologic exam with early molecular testing for all lissencephaly infants.
A Case Report of Fatal Necrotizing Encephalitis and Acute HBV Infection: Coincidence or Comorbidity?
Authors: Krzysztofiak Andrzej , Russo Cristina , De Vito Rita , Nobili Valerio , Villani Alberto , Bozzola Elena 
Published: December 2017

AbstractWe report the first fatal pediatric case of encephalitis associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. A Caucasian, previously healthy, and vaccinated 7-year-old girl was evaluated at our hospital for fever, vomiting, tremors, and loss of consciousness. At admission, she underwent brain computed tomographic scan, electroencephalogram, lumbar puncture, and blood examination. In 12 hours, her clinical condition deteriorated and the patient entered coma and died. A laboratory error was useful to reach a predeath diagnosis, showing HBV–DNA on blood. Autopsy confirmed HBV–PCR DNA in brain, lymphnodes, lungs, liver, and spleen. We generally do not search HBV–DNA in organic fluid of Italian children with encephalitis, as they are currently all vaccinated. Consequently, as a teaching lesson, we would suggest not to take anything obvious.
Growth Impairment in Acute Central Infectious Diseases
Authors: Meazza Cristina , Bossi Grazia , Comoli Patrizia , Bozzola Elena , Bozzola Mauro 
Published: December 2017

AbstractAcute meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges affecting the pia, arachnoid, and subarachnoid space that still causes morbidity and mortality. Among the sequelae of meningitis, endocrine complications have been reported in patients recovering from acute central infectious diseases. Although the results of the studies are conflicting, the most common pituitary hormone deficiency during the acute phase or at 1-year follow-up evaluation is growth hormone deficiency, which results in growth impairment in children and a dysregulation of body composition and lipid metabolism throughout life. The mechanisms involved in growth failure secondary to meningitis are unknown. Therefore, endocrinological evaluation, including clinical, auxological, and hormonal assessments, should be performed during the acute phase of the infection and during recovery.
A Case of Fatal Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thoracic Myelomeningocele, and Thoracic Dysplasia
Authors: Ito Ai , Fujinaga Hideshi , Matsui Sachiko , Tago Kumiko , Iwasaki Yuka , Fujino Shuhei , Nagasawa Junko , Amari Shoichiro , Kaneshige Masao , Wada Yuka , Takahashi Shigehiro , Tsukamoto Keiko , Miyazaki Osamu , Yoshioka Takako , Ishiguro Akira , Ito Yushi 
Published: December 2017

Background Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is fatal in severe cases of pulmonary hypoplasia. We experienced a fatal case of pulmonary hypoplasia due to CDH, thoracic myelomeningocele (MMC), and thoracic dysplasia. This constellation of anomalies has not been previously reported.
Case Report A male infant with a prenatal diagnosis of thoracic MMC with severe hydrocephalus and scoliosis was born at 36 weeks of gestation. CDH was found after birth and the patient died of respiratory failure due to pulmonary hypoplasia and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn at 30 hours of age despite neonatal intensive care. An autopsy revealed a left CDH without herniation of the liver or stomach into the thoracic cavity, severe hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation type II, MMC with spina bifida from Th4 to Th12, hemivertebrae, fused ribs, deformities of the thoracic cage and legs, short trunk, and agenesis of the left kidney.
Conclusion We speculate that two factors may be associated with the severe pulmonary hypoplasia: decreased thoracic space due to the herniation of visceral organs caused by CDH and thoracic dysplasia due to skeletal deformity and severe scoliosis.
Outcomes of Medically Indicated Preterm Births Differ by Indication
Authors: Kuper Spencer , Steele Robin , Sievert Rachel , Tita Alan , Harper Lorie , Wang Michelle 
Published: December 2017

Objective We aim to examine whether outcomes of preterm birth (PTB) are further modified by the indication for delivery.
Study Design We performed a retrospective cohort study of all singletons delivered at 23 to 34 weeks from 2011 to 2014. Women were classified by their primary indication for delivery: maternal (preeclampsia) or fetal/obstetric (growth restriction, nonreassuring fetal status, and vaginal bleeding). The primary neonatal outcome was a composite of neonatal death, cord pH <7 or base excess < − 12, 5-minute Apgar ≤3, C-reactive protein during resuscitation, culture-proven sepsis, intraventricular hemorrhage, and necrotizing enterocolitis. Secondary outcomes included the individual components of the primary outcome. Groups were compared using Student's t-test and chi-squared tests. Logistic regression was used to adjust for confounding variables.
Results Of 528 women, 395 (74.8%) were delivered for maternal and 133 (25.2%) for fetal/obstetric indications. Compared with those delivered for a maternal indication, those with a fetal/obstetric indication for delivery had an increased risk of the composite neonatal outcome (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.9, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13–3.21) and acidemia at birth (AOR: 4.2, 95% CI: 1.89–9.55).
Conclusion Preterm infants delivered for fetal/obstetric indications have worsened outcomes compared with those delivered for maternal indications. Additional research is needed to further tailor counseling specific to the indication for delivery.
Die aktuellen Leitlinien für Autologe Fettgewebstransplantationen der Deutschen Gesellschaft der Plastischen,
Rekonstruktiven und Ästhetischen Chirurgen (DGPRÄC) und der Fat Graft Task Force der American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – ein
transatlantischer Vergleich
Authors: Broelsch G. Felix , Könneker Sören , Ipaktchi Ramin , Vogt Peter M. 
Published: December 2017

Zusammenfassung
Problemstellung Die zunehmende Verwendung von autologen Fetttransplantationen veranlasste 2009 die American Society of Plastic
Surgeons eine Fat Graft Task Force (AFGT) zu etablieren und in 2015 die Deutsche Gesellschaft der Plastischen, Rekonstruktiven und
Ästhetischen Chirurgen (DGPRÄC) gemeinsam mit drei weiteren Fachgesellschaften (DDG, DGMKG, DGGG) an Hand der bislang publizierten
Ergebnissen Behandlungsleitlinien zu erstellen. Die vorliegende Arbeit will die beiden Leitlinien hinsichtlich Ihres Anliegens, einer
sicheren Durchführung von autologer Fetttransplantation, vergleichen.
Methoden Die AFGT stützt ihre Empfehlungen ausschließlich auf Parameter der evidenzbasierten Medizin. Die DGPRÄC bewertet unter
Berücksichtigung der aktuellen Literatur im Rahmen eines vierstufigen Expertenkonsenses das Vorgehen nach allgemeinen Anforderungen der
Operativen Medizin und gesetzlichen Vorgaben.
Ergebnisse Beide Gesellschaften stimmen in Indikation und technischen Vorgehen weitestgehend überein: Fetttransplantationen sind
indiziert zum Brustaufbau, zur Rekonstruktion von Gewebsdefiziten oder Deformitäten. Beide weisen auf die Risikogruppe bestimmter
Brusttumoren (BRCA-1, BRCA-2) bzw. familiäre Prädispositionen hin. In fast allen Anwendungsbereichen sind Ergebnisse abhängig von der
verwendeten Applikationstechnik und den Erfahrungen eines Operateurs. Randomisierte, prospektive Studien für bestimmte Verfahren fehlen.
Aufgrund der Einzelberichte und Expertenmeinungen liegt zwar nur eine Evidenz-Stufe von IV–V nach Einschätzung der AFGT vor. Demgegenüber
vermittelt die DGPRÄC detailliertere Vorgehensverfahren und erreicht durch das Experten-Konsensusverfahren eine deutlich stärkere
Aussagefähigkeit als die Leitlinie der AFGT.
Zusammenfassung Beide Expertengremien empfehlen die Durchführung autologer Fetttransplantationen bei entsprechenden Indikationen und
weisen darauf hin, dass es keine Standardverfahren für ein bestimmtes Vorgehen gibt. Die publizierten Leitlinien sollen Hinweise geben auf
die richtige Patientenselektion, eine optimale Technik, mögliche Komplikationen und realistische Erfolgsaussichten. Die DGPRÄC empfiehlt die
Einhaltung der von ihr gegebenen praktischen Einzelrichtlinien einschließlich der gesetzlichen Vorgaben, um die Patientensicherheit zu
gewährleisten und ist damit in der Praxis richtungsweisender und verbindlicher. Die AFGT rät dringend zur erweiterten Grundlagenforschung
und zur Durchführung randomisierter, prospektiver Studien.