bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Natural History and Management of Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae
Authors: Davies M.A. , ter Brugge K. , Willinsky R. , Wallace M.C. 
Published: January 2017

The natural history of aggressive intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulae (ICDAVF) is unknown. Despite this, the recently proposed classification scheme of Borden et al (Borden*) has the potential to predict aggressive lesion behavior after presentation for any lesion, but has so far been untested. In addition, they discuss a new but logical treatment strategy for aggressive ICDAVF based on the elimination of retrograde leptomeningeal venous drainage (RLVD). Our similar philosophy and substantial experience with these lesions, provides a unique opportunity to test these hypotheses. A cohort of 46 Borden* grade II and III ICDAVF was selected from a series of 102 ICDAVF seen at a single institution between 1984 and 1995. Patients with these lesions, presumed to have an aggressive course were all offered treatment. Conservative therapy was chosen by 14 (30%) patients, 22 (47%) had surgery, and 20 (43%) had embolisation either as sole treatment or prior to surgery. During the follow-up period (249 lesion months) for the conservatively treated group, four (29%) patients died. Excluding presentation, these patients were observed to have interval rates of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), non haemorrhagic neurological deficit (NHND), and mortality, of 19.2%, 10.9%, and 19.3% / lesion year respectively. The 11 patients who had embolisation alone were followed for a total of 344 months after treatment. All nine patients who had lesion obliteration, or subtotal obliteration with elimination of RLVD, as confirmed by angiography, experienced improvement or complete clinical recovery. Two patients had subtotal obliteration without elimination of RLVD. One died from interval ICH and the other experienced a delayed NHND. Twenty-five surgical operations were performed on 23 ICDAVF in 22 patients. Resection of the ICDAVF was performed in 9 patients, and 16 patients were treated with surgical disconnection alone. Complications occurred in 3/9 (33%) patients who had their lesions resected and none of the disconnected group. Failure to achieve angiographic obliteration of RLVD in 2 patients treated with resection was associated with an adverse outcome in both cases (death, and interval NHND). All 16 (100%) of the disconnected group were shown to have undergone angiographic obliteration with excellent clinical outcome. Untreated, Borden* grade II and III ICDAVF have a poor natural history. Also, persistence of RLVD after inadequate treatment results in adverse outcomes. Embolisation usually improves the safety of surgical access and may lead to obliteration on its own in some cases. For the aggressive ICDAVF, surgery is required in most cases, and our data confirm that surgical disconnection alone results in cure of all Borden* grade III ICDAVF, and in grade II lesions, if not cure, conversion to a benign grade I lesion.
Treatment of an Arteriovenous Shunt Draining into a Venous Angioma by Selective Embolisation
Authors: Akai T. , Kuwayama N. , Kubo M. , Endo S. , Takaku A. 
Published: January 2017

We treated a 62-year-old woman who suffered from intraventricular haemorrhage. Angiography revealed an arteriovenous shunt draining into a venous angioma. She was successfully treated by obliteration of the arteriovenous shunt with transarterial embolisation. Angiography performed after embolisation demonstrated that the persisting venous angioma served as the draning vein for normal middle cerebral artery perfusion. We believe that selective arterial occlusion with preservation of the venous component is the best treatment for this type of mixed vascular malformation.
Meta-Analysis for Marketing Research
Authors: Laroche Patrice , Soulez Sébastien 
Published: January 2017

The aim of this paper is to present and illustrate the procedure to follow when a researcher wants to use meta-analysis in marketing research. Meta-analysis is the statistical analysis of a large collection of results from individual studies for the purpose of integrating the findings. Meta-analysis offers new opportunities for integrating and combining the contradictory outcomes of studies and for analyzing variance in effect sizes across findings. After a description of the different stages of meta-analysis, two applications of meta-analytic procedure in marketing are presented and recommendations are suggested for marketing researchers who want to perform a meta-analysis accurately.
Preconception consultations with Maternal Fetal Medicine for obese women: a retrospective chart review
Authors: Page Charlotte M. , Ginsburg Elizabeth S. , Goldman Randi H. , Zera Chloe A. 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Background
Obesity is associated with impaired fertility and pregnancy complications, and preconception weight loss may improve some of these outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) preconception consults for obese women.

Methods
We performed a retrospective chart review examining 162 consults at an academic medical center from 2008 to 2014. The main outcome measures included consultation content – e.g. discussion of obesity-related pregnancy complications, screening for comorbidities, and referrals for weight loss interventions – and weight loss.

Results
Screening for diabetes and hypertension occurred in 48% and 51% of consults, respectively. Discussion of obesity-related pregnancy complications was documented in 96% of consults. During follow-up (median 11 months), 27% of patients saw a nutritionist, 6% saw a provider for a medically supervised weight loss program, and 6% underwent bariatric surgery. The median weight change was a loss of 0.6% body weight.

Conclusions
In this discovery cohort, a large proportion of MFM preconception consultations lacked appropriate screening for obesity-related comorbidities. While the vast majority of consultations included a discussion of potential pregnancy complications, relatively few patients achieved significant weight loss. More emphasis is needed on weight loss resources and delaying pregnancy to achieve weight loss goals.
Uma abordagem metodológica do ensino sobre Energia Eólica no Ensino Médio
Authors: Dos Santos Francisco Aldene , Gomes Luiz Moreira , Júnior José Gidauto Dos Santos Lima , Gester Rodrigo Do Monte , Gomes Jr. Luiz M. 
Published: January 2017

Este artigo trata do ensino aprendizagem de Física no Ensino Médio, utilizando a energia eólica como tema gerador. É feita uma discussão visando conscientizar os alunos sobre a mudança climática e o uso sustentável das fontes de energias renováveis. O tema da energia eólica no contexto das fontes de energias renováveis foi abordado em duas escolas do ensino médio na cidade de Marabá, estado do Pará, onde foram ministradas aulas expositivas e realizados experimentos reais e virtuais envolvendo o assunto em questão. Foram feitas avaliações buscando mensurar o nível de compreensão do tema por parte dos discentes com resultados bastante significativos. Palavras-chave: energia eólica, experimentos reais e virtuais, ensino de física.
Studying mesoalgal structures: a non-destructive approach based on confocal laser scanning microscopy
Authors: Fricke Anna , Kihara Terue C. , Hoppenrath Mona 
Published: January 2017

AbstractMesoalgae play a key role in shallow coastal ecosystems. Composed of small macroalgae, intermixed with filamentous cyanobacteria and colonial diatoms, these multi-specific, but minute (μm–cm) assemblages form complex three-dimensional structures, providing shelter for different unicellular (e.g. bacteria, diatoms, dinoflagellates) and multicellular (e.g. fishes, invertebrates) organisms. Characterized by a high colonization potential, these primary producers are observed to bloom and overgrow disturbed areas (e.g. damaged coral reefs, urchin barrens), and play a crucial role in terms of invasion and colonizing new habitats. Driven by anthropogenic environmental changes, mesoalgae are receiving considerable attention in current marine research. So far, most studies approach mesoalgae at the functional group level (e.g. turf algae, microphytobenthos), whereas only few studies tackle the importance of species-specific interactions, which play an important role in benthic ecology (e.g. coral-algal competition and disease spreading). To facilitate the study of not only the presence but also the composition and the structure of these habitat formers, we provide a new approach combining inexpensive fixation methodology with modern confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), to study minute macroalgal structures (e.g. germlings, reproductive structures), and investigate their relation to microphytobenthic components (e.g. diatom colonies). Detailed procedures for mounting, staining and imaging phytobenthic communities are provided.
Corrosion of Nickel-Based Alloys in Ultra-High Temperature Heat Transfer Fluid
Authors: Wang Tao , Reddy Ramana G. 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
MgCl2-KCl binary system has been proposed to be used as high temperature reactor coolant. Due to its relatively low melting point, good heat capacity and excellent thermal stability, this system can also be used in high operation temperature concentrating solar power generation system as heat transfer fluid (HTF). The corrosion behaviors of nickel based alloys in MgCl2-KCl molten salt system at 1,000 °C were determined based on long-term isothermal dipping test. After 500 h exposure tests under strictly maintained high purity argon gas atmosphere, the weight loss and corrosion rate analysis were conducted. Among all the tested samples, Ni-201 demonstrated the lowest corrosion rate due to the excellent resistance of Ni to high temperature element dissolution. Detailed surface topography and corrosion mechanisms were also determined by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS).
Multiple Parameter Optimizations for Enhanced Biosynthesis of Exo-polygalacturonase Enzyme and its Application in Fruit Juice Clarification
Authors: Amin Faiza , Bhatti Haq Nawaz , Bilal Muhammad , Asgher Muhammad 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
The present study investigated the potential of several indigenous fungal strains to produce industrially important exo-polygalacturonase (exo-PG) utilizing locally available agro-industrial wastes in solid-state fermentation (SSF). Amongst various substrates employed, wheat bran supported the highest biosynthesis of exo-PG. Different process variables such as, fermentation duration, moisture level, pH and temperature were optimized using one-variable-at-a-time (OVAT) statistical approach. Results revealed that an initial medium pH of 3.0 at 35 °C together with MnSO4, glycine and pectin have progressive influence on exo-PG synthesis by P. notatum, while C. versicolor displayed utmost enzyme activity at pH 5.0, temperature 30 °C, moisture 50 % using CaCO3, (NH4)2SO4, and lactose as nutritional sources. The enzymatic cocktail treatment achieved a significantly improved clarity by reducing the turbidities, viscosities and absorbance’s of three fruit juices. Scaling up of various fermentation parameters might have potential to produce enhanced activities of exo-PG for different industrial sectors, particularly in food industry.
Total body fat, abdominal fat, body fat distribution and surrogate markers for health related to adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (FABP4) in children
Authors: Dencker Magnus , Danielson Anton , Karlsson Magnus K. , Wollmer Per , Andersen Lars B. , Thorsson Ola 
Published: January 2017

AbstractBackground:The aim of the study was to assess possible relationships between adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (FABP4) and total body fat (TBF), abdominal fat, body fat distribution, aerobic fitness, blood pressure, cardiac dimensions and the increase in body fat over 2 years in a community sample of children.Methods:A cross-sectional study was used in a community sample of 170 (92 boys and 78 girls) children aged 8–11 years. TBF and abdominal fat (AFM) were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). TBF was also expressed as percentage of total body mass (BF%), and body fat distribution was calculated as AFM/TBF. Maximal oxygen uptake (VOResults:Partial correlations, with adjustment for sex, between FABP4 vs. ln TBF, ln BF%, ln AFM, AFM/TBF and VOConclusions:Findings from this community-based cohort of young children show that increased body fat and abdominal fat, more abdominal body fat distribution, low fitness, more LVM and increased LA, increased SBP and PP were all associated with increased levels of FABP4. Increase in TBF and abdominal fat over 2 years were also associated with increased levels of FABP4.
An ignored cause of red urine in children: rhabdomyolysis due to carnitine palmitoyltransferase II (CPT-II) deficiency
Authors: Melek Engin , Bulut Fatma Derya , Atmış Bahriye , Yılmaz Berna Şeker , Bayazıt Aysun Karabay , Mungan Neslihan Önenli 
Published: January 2017

AbstractCarnitine palmitoyltransferase II (CPT-II) deficiency is an autosomal recessively inherited disorder involving the β-oxidation of long-chain fatty acids, which leads to rhabdomyolysis and subsequent acute renal failure. The clinical phenotype varies from a severe infantile form to a milder muscle form. Here, we report a 9-year-old boy referred to our hospital for the investigation of hematuria with a 2-day history of dark urine and malaise. As no erythrocytes in the microscopic examination of the urine and hemoglobinuria were present, myoglobinuria due to rhabdomyolysis was the most probable cause of dark urine. After excluding the other causes of rhabdomyolysis, with the help of metabolic investigations, the patient was suspected to have CPT-II deficiency, the most common cause of metabolic rhabdomyolysis. Our aim in presenting this case is to emphasize considering rhabdomyolysis in the differential diagnosis of dark urine in order to prevent recurrent rhabdomyolysis and renal injury.
Far away from the endemism area: first record of the Ecuador fish-eating rat Anotomys leander (Cricetidae: Sigmodontinae) in the Colombian Andes
Authors: Marín-C David , Sánchez-Giraldo Camilo 
Published: January 2017

Abstractis an elusive rodent with the smallest known range among ichthyomyines, limited to only three localities in the Andes of Ecuador. Its last known record dates from 1980, and currently it is represented by a low number of specimens and localities, hampering knowledge about its geographic range. We provide the first Colombian record of
Revelation in Nicolas Berdyaev’s Religious Philosophy
Authors: McKinlay Brian 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Nicolas Berdyaev’s understanding of the self-revelation of God to humankind is a point of connection between the central ideas of his religious philosophy. Berdyaev says that God’s self-revelation occurs within the inner person, through divine-human spiritual cooperation, bringing about a revolutionary transformation of the human consciousness. Yet, the degree to which revelation can occur depends on human spiritual development. The eschatological culmination of this development will be the revelation of God in humankind and humankind in God-fulfilling the Godmanhood of Christ. The content of revelation is the Truth that is Godself, expressed in relational knowledge of God. Revelation occurs as an activity of divine-human cooperation. It is affected by human limitations and must be open to critique, particularly to purge from it human categories of dominance, power and enslavement. Truth is its own criterion, but in sobornost there is a sense of communal discernment. Only in freedom may revelation and truth may be found.
The thalamus as a relay station and gatekeeper: relevance to brain disorders
Authors: Moustafa Ahmed A. , McMullan Ryan D. , Rostron Bjorn , Hewedi Doaa H. , Haladjian Harry H. 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Here, we provide a review of behavioural, cognitive, and neural studies of the thalamus, including its role in attention, consciousness, sleep, and motor processes. We further discuss neuropsychological and brain disorders associated with thalamus function, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Korsakoff’s syndrome, and sleep disorders. Importantly, we highlight how thalamus-related processes and disorders can be explained by the role of the thalamus as a relay station.
Crystal structures and third-order optical properties of three manganese(II) complexes constructed from N-heterocyclic and polycarboxylate ligands
Authors: Lian Zhaoxun , Zhao Ning , Liu Ping , An Caixia , Yang Fengxia , Wang Airong 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Three new manganese(II) complexes, {[Mn(PTP)]2[Mn(PTP)(H2O)]}(BTA)2·2H2O (1), [Mn(PTP)(ODA)]2 (2), and [Mn(FTP)(ODA)]2·H2O (3), were synthesized by the reactions of manganese acetate and polycarboxylic acid in the presence of N-heterocyclic ligands (where PTP=4′-phenyl-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine, H3BTA=benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid, H2ODA=4,4′-oxydibenzoic acid, FTP=4′-(furan-2-yl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine). In complex 1, each BTA ligand serves as a μ
3-bridge to link three Mn(II) centers, whereas each Mn(II) center is coordinated by two BTA ligands. This connection mode results in a grid sheet. Complexes 2 and 3 have very similar molecular structures with Mn(II) centers connected by ODA ligands to result in ring-like arrays. We investigated the third-order nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of the three complexes by single beam Z-scan techniques. Complexes 1–3 exhibit strong third-order NLO reverse saturable absorption with NLO absorptive indices β=1.32×10−6, 3.01×10−6, and 9.42×10−6 m W−1, respectively. In addition, complex 1 shows all excellent self-focusing effect with an NLO refractive index of γ=1.25×10−12 m2 W−1. The third-order NLO susceptibility χ
(3) of the three complexes were calculated as 47.55×10−8, 4.85×10−8, and 15.16×10−8 esu, respectively.
Dynamic Deep Squat: Lower-Body Kinematics and Considerations Regarding Squat Technique, Load Position, and Heel Height
Authors: Todoroff Max 
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT
THE DYNAMIC DEEP SQUAT IS AN IMPORTANT AND WIDELY USED EXERCISE BY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, REHABILITATION, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES LUMBAR SPINE AND LOWER EXTREMITY KINEMATICS DURING THE DYNAMIC DEEP SQUAT AND CONSIDERS SQUAT TECHNIQUE, LOAD POSITION, AND HEEL HEIGHT INFLUENCES. BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF DYNAMIC DEEP SQUAT KINEMATICS MAY HELP TO PREVENT LUMBAR SPINE INJURIES RELATED TO SQUATTING.
Percutaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure During Infancy: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Backes Carl H. , Rivera Brian K. , Bridge Jeffrey A. , Armstrong Aimee K. , Boe Brian A. , Berman Darren P. , Fick Tyler , Holzer Ralf J. , Hijazi Ziyad M. , Abadir Sylvia , Justino Henri , Bergersen Lisa , Smith Charles V. , Kirpalani Haresh 
Published: January 2017

CONTEXT:Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a precursor to morbidity and mortality. Percutaneous (catheter-based) closure is the procedure of choice for adults and older children with a PDA, but use during infancy (&lt;1 year) is not well characterized.OBJECTIVE:Investigate the technical success and safety of percutaneous PDA closure during infancy.DATA SOURCES:Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and Ovid (Medline) were searched through December 2015 with no language restrictions.STUDY SELECTION:Publications needed to clearly define the intervention as percutaneous PDA closure during infancy (&lt;1 year of age at intervention) and must have reported adverse events (AEs).DATA EXTRACTION:The study was performed according to the Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis checklist and registered prospectively. The quality of the selected studies was critically examined. Data extraction and assignment of AE attributability and severity were independently performed by multiple observers. Outcomes were agreed on a priori. Data were pooled by using a random-effects model.RESULTS:Thirty-eight studies were included; no randomized controlled trials were found. Technical success of percutaneous PDA closure was 92.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] 88.8–95.0). Overall AE and clinically significant AE incidence was 23.3% (95% CI 16.5–30.8) and 10.1% (95% CI 7.8–12.5), respectively. Significant heterogeneity and publication bias were observed.LIMITATIONS:Limitations include lack of comparative studies, lack of standardized AE reporting strategy, and significant heterogeneity in reporting.CONCLUSIONS:Percutaneous PDA closure during infancy is feasible and associated with few catastrophic AEs; however, the limitations constrain the interpretability and generalizability of the current findings.
Clinical profile and role of VEGF-c polymorphism in prognosis and management of breast cancer
Authors: Singh Amulya , Yadav Gulab Dhar , Singh Anand Narayan , Tiwari Shashwat , Choubey Vimal 
Published: January 2017

<span class="Bold">Purpose:</span><span> Angiogenesis is a necessary step in tumor growth and metastasis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-c) is a major mediator of breast cancer angiogenesis. Therefore, we investigated the association of polymorphism in the VEGF-c gene with breast cancer risk and prognostic characteristics of the tumors in a case-control study. </span><span class="Bold">Experimental Design: </span><span>We examined one polymorphism in the VEGF-c gene (+936C/T) in 75 breast cancer cases and 75 control from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India and adjacent areas together with geographically selected controls. </span><span class="Bold">Results:</span><span> None of the polymorphism or any haplotype was significantly associated with either breast cancers. Our study suggests that the +936C/T polymorphism is unlikely to be associated with breast cancer. We also analyzed the cases for genotypes or haplotypes that associated with tumor characteristics. The genotypes and haplotypes were not related with other tumor characteristics such as regional or distant metastasis, stage at diagnosis, or dietary history. </span><span class="Bold">Conclusions: </span><span>Although none of the polymorphisms studied in the VEGF-c gene was found to influence susceptibility to breast cancer significantly, some of the VEGF-c genotypes and haplotypes may influence tumor growth through an altered expression of VEGF-c and tumor angiogenesis.</span>