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Systematic review of qualitative studies exploring parental experiences in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Al Maghaireh Dua'a Fayiz , Abdullah Khatijah Lim , Chan Chong Mei , Piaw Chua Yan , Al Kawafha Mariam Mofleh 
Published: June 2016

Aims and objectivesTo determine the feasibility and utility of a thematic analysis approach to synthesising qualitative evidence about parental experiences in the neonatal intensive care unit.BackgroundAdmission of infants to the neonatal intensive care unit is usually an unexpected event for parents who can cause them to experience psychosocial difficulties. A qualitative systematic review is the best method for exploring these parents’ experiences regarding this type of admission.DesignSystematic review.MethodsQualitative studies in peer‐reviewed journals aimed at understanding parental experiences regarding infant neonatal intensive care unit admission were identified in six electronic databases. Three reviewers selected relevant articles and assessed the quality of the methodological studies using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. A thematic analysis approach was used to identify the most common themes in the studies describing parental experiences in the neonatal intensive care unit.ResultsA total of eighty articles were identified; nine studies were included in this review. Four studies used semistructured interviews, three used interviews, one used self‐reporting and one used both focus group and interview methodologies. Common themes across parents’ experiences were the stress of hospitalisation, alteration in parenting roles and the impact of infant hospitalisation on psychological health.ConclusionHaving an infant hospitalised in the neonatal intensive care unit is a stressful experience for parents. This experience is the result of exposure to different stressors related to the infant's condition, an alteration in parenting roles or the neonatal intensive care unit environment and staffing. These parents suffered negative psychological effects, experienced an interrupted development of a healthy parent–infant attachment and/or felt parental role alteration.Relevance to clinical practiceThe study's findings are crucial for neonatal intensive care unit nurses to develop intervention strategies and programmes that help parents to decrease the stress of their experience and to support them in facing this stressful situation.
The effects of salinity on the cellular permeability and cytotoxicity of Heterosigma akashiwo
Authors: Ikeda Christopher E. , Cochlan William P. , Bronicheski Cayla M. , Trainer Vera L. , Trick Charles G. 
Published: June 2016

A laboratory study using the fish‐killing raphidophyte Heterosigma akashiwo was conducted to examine its capability to grow at salinities below oceanic, and to test the perceived relationship between reduced salinities and increased cytotoxicity. A nonaxenic strain of H. akashiwo isolated from the U.S. Pacific Northwest was exposed to a combination of three salinity (32, 20, and 10) and five temperature (14.7°C, 18.4°C, 21.4°C, 24.4°C and 27.8°C) conditions. Our results demonstrate that cell permeability and cytotoxicity are strongly correlated in unialgal cultures of H. akashiwo, which both increased as salinity decreased from 32 to 10. Furthermore, over a broad median range of salinities (10 and 20), neither temperature nor specific growth rate was correlated with cytotoxicity. However, in cultures grown at the salinity of 32, both temperature and specific growth rate were inversely proportional to toxicity; this relationship was likely due to the effect of contamination by an unidentified species of Skeletonema in those cultures. The presence of Skeletonema sp. resulted in a cytotoxic response from H. akashiwo that was greater than the response caused by salinity alone. These laboratory results reveal the capability of H. akashiwo to become more toxic not only at reduced salinities but also in competition with another algal species. Changes in cell permeability in response to salinity may be an acclimation mechanism by which H. akashiwo is able to respond rapidly to different salinities. Furthermore, due to its strong positive correlation with cytotoxicity, cellular permeability is potentially associated with the ichthyotoxic pathway of this raphytophyte.
Practice patterns in the management of acute intervertebral disc herniation in dogs
Authors: Moore S. A. , Early P. J. , Hettlich B. F. 
Published: June 2016

ObjectivesAcute intervertebral disc herniation is commonly managed by veterinary neurologists and surgeons. Anecdote suggests that patterns of management vary considerably and there is controversy surrounding many aspects of treatment. The goal of this study was to document patterns in management of acute spinal cord injury caused by acute intervertebral disc herniation among these two groups to aid in future discussions on best practices.MethodsA survey querying diagnostic, medical and surgical practices for dogs with acute intervertebral disc herniation was distributed to diplomates on the databases of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology).ResultsResponses were received from 314 board‐certified veterinary surgeons and neurologists. Both groups handled timing of decompression, surgical approach, and most postoperative recommendations in a similar fashion. Case volume differed between groups, with 77% of neurologists and 18% of surgeons managing ≥50 cases of acute intervertebral disc herniation per year.MRIwas used most frequently as a diagnostic tool by neurologists (75%), whileCTwas used most commonly by surgeons (58%). Corticosteroids were routinely administered as a neuroprotective strategy by 34% of surgeons and 11% of neurologists. Disc fenestration was performed “always” or “most of the time” by 69% of neurologists and 36% of surgeons.Clinical ImportanceUnderstanding the common practices in the management of canine acute intervertebral disc herniation can provide a springboard for future discussions regarding the best practices in diagnosing and treating this disease.
Surgical extraction of canine oesophageal foreign bodies through a gastrotomy approach: 12 cases
Authors: Aertsens A. , Hernandez J. , Ragetly G. R. , Poncet C. M. 
Published: June 2016

ObjectiveTo describe a gastrotomy approach to remove foreign bodies located in the caudal oesophagus.Materials and MethodsRetrospective examination of case records of dogs with surgical management of foreign body located in the caudal oesophagus.ResultsTwelve dogs with caudal oesophageal foreign body were managed surgically after unsuccessful endoscopic approaches. The foreign body was successfully extracted via gastrotomy in all 12 cases. Ten dogs recovered well without any postoperative complications but one dog died during the immediate postoperative period and one during hospitalisation.Clinical RelevanceCaudal oesophageal foreign body extraction by gastrotomy is a possible alternative to transthoracic oesophagotomy. Based on the small population presented here this approach performed through a laparotomy appears easy, with a low rate of perioperative and postoperative complications.
Evaluating Quality and Adequacy of Gastrointestinal Samples Collected using Reusable or Disposable Forceps
Authors: Cartwright J.A. , Hill T.L. , Smith S. , Shaw D. 
Published: June 2016

BackgroundSample quality of gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsies is of paramount importance for accurate histological diagnosis. Many veterinary practices use reusable forceps as a result of perceived decreased cost. With reusable forceps, it remains unknown whether sample quality declines with repeated use and becomes inferior to single‐use forceps and is therefore more or less cost effective than single‐use forceps.Hypothesis/ObjectivesThe study hypothesis was that reusable forceps sample quality would deteriorate after repeated use as compared to single‐use forceps.AnimalsSixty‐five dogs undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy for diagnostic investigations at the Hospital for Small Animals, Edinburgh University.MethodA prospective, pathologist‐blinded study comparing single‐use and reusable alligator standard cup biopsy forceps (Olympus 2.0 mm 1550 mm) with 5 randomized reusable forceps. Sample quality (stomach, duodenum, ileum, and colon) was assessed by a single pathologist using the WSAVA guidelines.ResultsThere was no difference in the adequacy, depth, villi number, or crush artifact in the 4 intestinal areas between forceps type with at least 10, and up to 15, repeated uses of the reusable forceps.Conclusions and clinical importanceThis study demonstrates that reusable cup biopsy forceps provide equivalent biopsy quality after repeated uses to single‐use forceps and are cost effective at 10‐case use.
Immune Response of Mud Crab, Scylla Paramamosain, to Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide
Authors: Wu Qingyang , Wang Shuqi , You Cuihong , Li Yuanyou 
Published: June 2016

AbstractVibrio spp. is one of the main pathogens to cause high levels of mortality in the culture industry of mud crabs, Scylla paramamosain. Although considerable efforts have been devoted to understanding the immune response of S. paramamosain against pathogens, both immune‐response proteins and systematic responses to foreign agent invasions have yet to be investigated in detail. Hence, in this study, we challenged S. paramamosain with bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS) by injection. We examined a number of immune‐related indices in the crabs at 0, 2, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 h postinjection, that is, the total hemocyte counts in hemolymph; the serum activities of phenoloxidase, superoxide dismutase, lysozyme, acid phosphatase, and alkaline phosphatase; and the mRNA levels of immune‐related genes encoding prophenoloxidase, serine protease inhibitors, antimicrobial peptide scygonadin, crustin, anti‐lipopolysaccharide factor, and catalase in hemocytes. In addition, the immune‐response proteins were identified in hemocytes at 24 h postinjection using two‐dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The results showed that the immune‐related enzymes and genes examined were induced in a time‐dependent manner post‐LPS challenge. Moreover, 18 altered proteins were present in the hemocytes and the main proteins to be altered were highly homologous to hemocyanin and protein kinase. Ultimately, this study provides useful information for understanding the immune response of S. paramamosain to bacterial infection.
Effects of Light Intensity on the Growth Performance and Stress Response in Striped Knifejaw, (Oplegnathus fasciatus)
Authors: Biswas Amal , Takii Kenji 
Published: June 2016

AbstractSix light intensities (50, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1500 lx) were used under a photoperiod of 16 h light : 8 h dark (16L : 8D) to investigate the growth performance and stress response of striped knifejaw, Oplegnathus fasciatus. Forty juveniles of mean weight approximately 27 g were randomly distributed into each of eighteen 300 L tanks, fed to apparent satiation two times a day for 8 wk. At the end of the rearing trial, there were no significant differences in final mean weight, weight gain, specific growth rate, condition factor, and survival among the treatments (P > 0.05). Although there was no significant difference in feed intake, fish exposed to 50–200 lx showed significantly higher feed efficiency (FE) compared to that of other treatments (P < 0.05). There was a decreasing trend in retention efficiency of protein and lipid with increasing light intensities (400–1500 lx), but there were no significant differences among the treatments. There were no significant differences in plasma levels of cortisol, glucose, and total protein among the treatments (P > 0.05). To consider the FE and given the fact that an intensity of 50 lx is insufficient to monitor fish activity during feeding, light intensity of 100–200 lx would be better for rearing of striped knifejaw.
Trap placement and attractant choice affect capture and create sex and parity biases in collections of the biting midge, Culicoides sonorensis
Authors: MCDERMOTT E. G. , MAYO C. E. , GERRY A. C. , MULLENS B. A. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractCulicoides sonorensis Wirth & Jones (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) is the primary North American vector of bluetongue virus (BTV), which can cause high morbidity and mortality in ruminant livestock or wildlife. Worldwide, most Culicoides surveillance relies on light (usually UV) traps typically placed near animals or larval development sites. However, the trapping method can cause sex, species and parity biases in collections. We collected C. sonorensis from three dairies in California using suction traps baited with CO2, UV light or CO2 + UV placed near animals, wastewater ponds, or in fields. Higher numbers of parous females were collected using CO2 + UV traps, although this difference was only significant on one dairy. UV traps were poor at collecting nulliparous females, but the addition of UV to a trap increased the abundance of males in a collection. Traps set in open fields collected significantly higher numbers of males and females than in either of the other two locations. In some cases, there was a significant interaction between the trap type and site. We discuss the limitations of traditional trapping methodologies for C. sonorensis and make suggestions for vector surveillance.
A qualitative systematic review of service user and service provider perspectives on the acceptability, relative benefits, and potential harms of art therapy for people with non‐psychotic mental health disorders
Authors: Scope Alison , Uttley Lesley , Sutton Anthea 
Published: June 2016

PurposeThis systematic review aimed to synthesize qualitative evidence relating to user and service provider perspective on the acceptability and relative benefits and potential harms of art therapy for people with non‐psychotic mental disorders.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted in 13 major bibliographic databases from May to July 2013. A qualitative evidence synthesis was conducted using thematic framework synthesis.ResultsThe searches identified 10,270 citations from which 12 studies were included. Ten studies included data from 183 service users, and two studies included data from 16 service providers. The evidence demonstrated that art therapy was an acceptable treatment. The benefits associated with art therapy included the following: the development of relationships with the therapist and other group members; understanding the self/own illness/the future; gaining perspective; distraction; personal achievement; expression; relaxation; and empowerment. Small numbers of patients reported varying reasons for not wanting to take part, and some highlighted potentially negative effects of art therapy which included the evoking of feelings which could not be resolved.ConclusionsThe findings suggest that for the majority of respondents art therapy was an acceptable intervention, although this was not the case for all respondents. Therefore, attention should be focussed on both identifying those who are most likely to benefit from art therapy and ensuring any potential harms are minimized. The findings provide evidence to commissioners and providers of mental health services about the value of future art therapy services.Practitioner points

Art therapy was reported to be an acceptable treatment for the majority of respondents.

Art therapy may not be a preferred treatment option for a small number of patients, emphasizing the importance of considering patient preference in choice of treatment, and selection of the most suitable patients for art therapy.

Consideration should be made of adjustments to make art therapy inclusive, particularly for those with physical illnesses.

Ensuring the competence of the deliverer, providing patients with additional support, such as other therapies if required, and ensuring continuity of care should be key considerations in service provision.
Perceived versus real toxicological safety of pangasius catfish: a review modifying market perspectives
Authors: Murk Albertinka J. , Rietjens Ivonne M.C.M. , Bush Simon R. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractMass media reports suggest that pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is ‘full of poison’ because it is able to survive in the ‘heavily polluted Mekong River’ and contains pesticides and veterinary treatment chemicals. However, most of these claims are not substantiated with scientific evidence. To assess the safety of pangasius consumption, a full toxicological risk assessment was performed. The results obtained were compared to toxicity claims made in a selection of media reports. Information on contaminant levels encountered in pangasius was collected from the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) database. The toxicological risk assessments do not support any of the toxicological risks suggested in the media. Next, the maximum pangasius consumption that would be considered safe was estimated on the basis of the highest levels of the toxic contaminants reported in Vietnamese pangasius by RASFF and the safety thresholds for the contaminants. The maximum amount of the recalled fillet that could have been consumed without any adverse effects amounted to between 3.4 and 166.7 kg day−1 (lifelong for a 70 kg adult) in the case of pesticide contamination and between 0.613 and 303 kg fillet day−1 in the case of preservatives and antibiotics. It is concluded that consumption of pangasius available on the European market does not pose any concern for the health of the consumer. The analysis presented in this study illustrates that publicly available independent information could help consumers to develop their own well‐informed opinion about food safety issues.
Protection of the photosynthetic apparatus against dehydration stress in the resurrection plant Craterostigma pumilum
Authors: Zia Ahmad , Walker Berkley J. , Oung Hui Min Olivia , Charuvi Dana , Jahns Peter , Cousins Asaph B. , Farrant Jill M. , Reich Ziv , Kirchhoff Helmut 
Published: June 2016

SummaryThe group of homoiochlorophyllous resurrection plants evolved the unique capability to survive severe drought stress without dismantling the photosynthetic machinery. This implies that they developed efficient strategies to protect the leaves from reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by photosynthetic side reactions. These strategies, however, are poorly understood. Here, we performed a detailed study of the photosynthetic machinery in the homoiochlorophyllous resurrection plant Craterostigma pumilum during dehydration and upon recovery from desiccation. During dehydration and rehydration, C. pumilum deactivates and activates partial components of the photosynthetic machinery in a specific order, allowing for coordinated shutdown and subsequent reinstatement of photosynthesis. Early responses to dehydration are the closure of stomata and activation of electron transfer to oxygen accompanied by inactivation of the cytochrome b6f complex leading to attenuation of the photosynthetic linear electron flux (LEF). The decline in LEF is paralleled by a gradual increase in cyclic electron transport to maintain ATP production. At low water contents, inactivation and supramolecular reorganization of photosystem II becomes apparent, accompanied by functional detachment of light‐harvesting complexes and interrupted access to plastoquinone. This well‐ordered sequence of alterations in the photosynthetic thylakoid membranes helps prepare the plant for the desiccated state and minimize ROS production.
The Impact of Implementation of Family‐Initiated Escalation of Care for the Deteriorating Patient in Hospital: A Systematic Review
Authors: Gill Fenella J. , Leslie Gavin D. , Marshall Andrea P. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractBackgroundRapid response systems incorporate concepts of early recognition of patient deterioration, prompt reporting, and response which result in escalation of patient care. The ability to initiate escalation of care is now being extended to families of hospitalized patients.Research AimsTo identify the impact of implementation of family‐initiated escalation of care for the deteriorating patient in hospital?MethodsA systematic review of peer‐reviewed publications was conducted. Databases were searched from January 2005 to May 2015 for articles reporting the implementation and evaluation of family involvement programs. Reference lists of retrieved articles were searched.ResultsTen articles (all descriptive studies) reported implementation and evaluation of response systems for patients and families to trigger an alert for help; five described a triaged response; five reported systems for families to directly activate the rapid response team. Five articles reported implementation in the pediatric setting. There were a total of 426 family‐initiated calls, range 0.17 to 11 per month, with no deaths reported. All calls were deemed to be appropriate and three calls resulted in intensive care unit admissions. The basis of patient‐ or family‐initiated calls stemmed from communication or systems breakdown. The large range in frequency of calls was associated with the process implemented, the strategies used and the calling criteria (up to four). Feedback from families was positive. There appeared to be a level of staff stress associated with introducing this process.Linking Evidence to ActionA variety of practice models and calling criteria were reported to either directly activate an existing rapid response team or trigger a separate response to patient‐ or family‐initiated calls. The broader calling criteria and more comprehensive implementation strategies were associated with more patient‐ and family‐initiated escalation of care calls. There is no systematically researched evidence to assess the value of family‐initiated calls for deteriorating patients.
Complete Genome Sequence of Thiostrepton-Producing Streptomyces laurentii ATCC 31255
Authors: Doi Katsumi , Fujino Yasuhiro , Nagayoshi Yuko , Ohshima Toshihisa , Ogata Seiya 
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT

Streptomyces laurentii
ATCC 31255 produces thiostrepton, a thiopeptide class antibiotic. Here, we report the complete genome sequence for this strain, which contains a total of 8,032,664 bp, 7,452 predicted coding sequences, and a G+C content of 72.3%.
Complete Genome Sequence of Geobacter anodireducens SD-1
T
, a Salt-Tolerant Exoelectrogenic Microbe in Bioelectrochemical Systems
Authors: Sun Dan , Cheng Shaoan , Wang Aijie , Huang Fangliang , Liu Wenzong , Xia Xue 
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT

Strain SD-1 is the type strain of the species
Geobacter anodireducens
, which was originally isolated from a microbial fuel cell reactor in the United States. The characteristic of this bacterium is its high electrochemical activity. Here, we report the fully assembled genome and plasmid sequence of
G. anodireducens
SD-1
T
.
Draft Genome Sequence of Oral Bacterium Streptococcus mutans JH1140
Authors: Escano Jerome , Deng Peng , Lu Shi-En , Smith Lief 
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT

Streptococcus mutans
JH1140 is an oral bacterium known to produce the bacteriocin mutacin 1140, and the strain has been genetically engineered to combat dental caries. Here, we report the 2.0-Mb draft genome of
S. mutans
JH1140. This genome provides new insights into the strain's superior colonization properties and its utility in replacement therapy.
Draft Genome Sequence of Lactobacillus plantarum BFE 5092 Isolated from Maasai Fermented Milk
Authors: Oguntoyinbo Folarin A. , Cho Gyu-Sung , Brinks Erik , Fiedler Gregor , Kabisch Jan , Koberg Sabrina , Bockelmann Wilhelm , Neve Horst , Kang Youn-Goo , Yun Doyeon , Kim Ah-Ram , Narbad Arjan , Franz Charles M. A. P. 
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT

The draft genome of
Lactobacillus plantarum
BFE 5092 isolated from the Maasai traditional fermented milk product kule naoto was sequenced, and sequence analysis showed the assembled genome size to be 3,285,094 bp, containing a predicted total of 3,111 protein-encoding genes, 17 rRNAs, and 70 tRNAs.