bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Known from a handful of specimens: analyzing the worldwide patterns of occurrence and conservation of rodents and shrews recorded only from the type locality
Authors: Amori Giovanni , Esposito Guido Alari , Luiselli Luca 
Published: March 2016

Traditionally, conservation research has not focused on Rodentia and Soricomorpha, and many species are known from a handful of specimens and the type locality only (few and type locality species (FETP)). Here we studied the patterns of occurrence of FETP rodents and soricomorphs in relation to geographical area and vegetation zones and report some conservation considerations. Overall, 91 species of Rodentia and 19 species of Soricomorpha were selected. There was a positive correlation between number of species per genus and number of FETP species in each genus. The majority of FETP rodents occur in the Neotropical, Afrotropical and Oriental regions, and soricomorphs in the Afrotropical and Oriental regions. Higher numbers of FETP rodent species occurred in Argentina and Indonesia. There was a positive relationship between species richness of rodents per country and number of FETP species. In terms of habitat type, FETP species of rodents and soricomorphs showed similar patterns, with most species being found in rainforest. The great majority of selected species of both groups were Data Deficient (DD), with Critically Endangered (CR) accounting for 16.5% of Rodentia and 5.3% of Soricomorpha. Overall, IUCN threatened species mostly occur in the Neotropical region, followed by the Afrotropical region. It is urged that IUCN authorities should promptly revise all FETP species and their precautionary CR status, at least when a reasonable timespan (i.e., >25 years) has passed since the last records.
Population trends and community composition of migratory waterbirds in three emerging wetlands of global significance in southwestern Bengal, India
Authors: Khan T. N. , Sinha Anirban , Hazra Prantik 
Published: March 2016

We studied the diversity, abundance and population trends in three flourishing wetlands of southern Bengal over 16 years. These wetlands constituted a major shift from the present scenario of overall wetland deterioration, including monotonous declines in important winter visitors prevailing in surrounding wetlands, especially in Tilpara Reservoir and Purulia Saheb Bandh Lake. All the three wetlands support rich waterbird diversity and almost all of them tend to exhibit consistently stable or increasing trends in their populations during the course of the study. The waterbird communities did not differ greatly during the study period and were tending to arrive at their equilibria. These wetlands consistently support strong waterbird food-bases, which may support rich diversity. Since, they have already been supporting increasing or stable populations of a majority of the important waterbird species they are expected to emerge as important waterbird abodes in northeastern India very soon, provided we keep them undisturbed and allow them to follow their own course.
The status of Chinkara Gazella bennettii (Mammalia: Cetartiodactyla: Bovidae) at Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Supe, Baramati, Pune and a note on its current distribution in the southwestern region of the Deccan Plateau of Maharashtra, India
Authors: Gaikwad Mahesh Chandrakant , Narwade Sujit Shivaji 
Published: March 2016

We conducted monthly road surveys for encounter rates of Chinkara Gazella bennettii in Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (MWS), Supe Baramati, Pune from June 2011 to May 2012. The sighting records of Chinkara were collected from opportunistic surveys conducted in adjoining areas of the Sanctuary, up to a distance of 200km in the southwestern region of the Deccan plateau, Maharashtra. We observed that the Chinkara was facing threats from habitat depletion, including in MWS which was declared a sanctuary for their protection. Road widening projects such as the four lane Pune-Solapur National Highway runs 13km on its northern side and a district highway from Ahmednagar to Satara running north-south from the boundary of the Sanctuary have been proposed. Other threats like vehicular movement from tar roads crossing the sanctuary, a proposed underground canal, a major irrigation canal to be constructed along the boundary of the sanctuary, and the increasing number of fenced plots for new residential and other development projects are responsible for the reduction in suitable habitats of the Chinakara. It appears that within a few years, the sanctuary will become an isolated patch of protected grassland, affecting the smooth movement of Chinkara within and beyond the sanctuary limits. Therefore, the remaining population of Chinkara from the entire human dominated landscape will struggle for survival.
Subterranian termite genus Odontotermes (Blattaria: Isoptera: Termitidae) from Chhattisgarh, India with its annotated checklist and revised key
Authors: Saha Nivedita , Mazumdar Prahlad C. , Basak Jayati , Raha Angshuman , Majumder Amitava , Chandra Kailash 
Published: March 2016

The paper deals with eight subterranean species of termites of the genus Odontotermes from Chhattisgarh, India. Taxonomic descriptions along with photographs and key to all species have been provided. Among them six species are reported for the first time from the state. These six species are added to the previously known eight species resulting in a total of 14 species of termite belonging to four genera under the family Termitidae from Chhattisgarh.
First record of Galeodes indicus Pocock, 1900 (Arachnida: Solifugae: Galeodidae) from Rajasthan, India
Authors: Bano Ruquaeya , Roy Sharmila 
Published: March 2016

During a regular survey to collect soil arthropods in Lasiurus sindicus Henrard grassland by pitfall methods at Chandan Village near Jaisalmer City, Rajasthan, we found a dead specimen of Galeodes indicus in a sample. Galeodes indicus (Pocock, 1900) has been reported from Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana but so far was unknown to Rajasthan, India. In this communication, we report Galeodes indicus from Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan, India.
Hospice Use Following Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation in Older Patients
Authors: Kramer Daniel B. , Reynolds Matthew R. , Normand Sharon-Lise , Parzynski Craig S. , Spertus John A. , Mor Vincent , Mitchell Susan L. 
Published: March 2016

Background—
Older recipients of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are at increased risk for short-term mortality in comparison with younger patients. Although hospice use is common among decedents aged >65, its use among older ICD recipients is unknown.

Methods and Results—
Medicare patients aged >65 matched to data in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry – ICD Registry from January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2010 were eligible for analysis (N=194 969). The proportion of ICD recipients enrolled in hospice, cumulative incidence of hospice admission, and factors associated with time to hospice enrollment were evaluated. Five years after device implantation, 50.9% of patients were either deceased or in hospice. Among decedents, 36.8% received hospice services. The cumulative incidence of hospice enrollment, accounting for the competing risk of death, was 4.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 4.6%–4.8%) within 1 year and 21.3% (95% CI, 20.7%–21.8%) at 5 years. Factors most strongly associated with shorter time to hospice enrollment were older age (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.77; 95% CI, 1.73–1.81), class IV heart failure (versus class I; adjusted hazard ratio, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.66–1.94); ejection fraction <20 (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.57; 95% CI, 1.48–1.67), and greater hospice use among decedents in the patients’ health referral region.

Conclusions—
More than one-third of older patients dying with ICDs receive hospice care. Five years after implantation, half of older ICD recipients are either dead or in hospice. Hospice providers should be prepared for ICD patients, whose clinical trajectories and broader palliative care needs require greater focus.
Racial Differences in Electrocardiographic Characteristics and Prognostic Significance in Whites Versus Asians
Authors: Santhanakrishnan Rajalakshmi , Wang Na , Larson Martin G. , Magnani Jared M. , Vasan Ramachandran S. , Wang Thomas J. , Yap Jonathan , Feng Liang , Yap Keng B. , Ong Hean Y. , Ng Tze P. , Richards Arthur Mark , Lam Carolyn S. P. , Ho Jennifer E. 
Published: March 2016

Background

Racial differences in electrocardiographic (
ECG
) characteristics and prognostic significance among Whites and Asians are not well described.

Methods and Results

We studied 2677 White Framingham Heart Study participants (57% women) and 2972 Asian (64% women) Singapore Longitudinal Aging Study participants (mean age 66 years in both) free of myocardial infarction or heart failure. Racial differences in
ECG
characteristics and effect on mortality were assessed. In linear regression models,
PR
interval was longer in Asians compared with Whites (multivariable‐adjusted β±
SE
5.0±1.4 ms in men and 6.6±0.9 ms in women, both
P
<0.0006).
QT
interval was shorter in Asian men (β±
SE
−6.2±1.2 ms,
P
<0.0001) and longer in Asian women (β±
SE
3.6±0.9 ms,
P
=0.02) compared to White men and women, respectively. Asians had greater odds of having
ECG
left ventricular hypertrophy (
LVH
) compared with Whites (odds ratio [
OR
] 3.56, 95% confidence interval [
CI
] 1.36–9.35 for men,
OR
1.93, 95%
CI
1.35–2.76 for women, both
P
<0.02). Over a mean follow‐up of 11±3 years in Framingham and 8±3 years in Singapore, mortality rates were 24.5 and 13.4 per 1000 person‐years among Whites and Asians, respectively. In Cox models, the presence of
LVH
had a greater effect on all‐cause mortality in Asians compared with Whites (hazard ratio [
HR
] 2.66, 95%
CI
1.83–3.88 vs
HR
1.30, 95%
CI
0.90–1.89,
P
for interaction=0.02).

Conclusion

Our findings from two large community‐based cohorts show prominent race differences in
ECG
characteristics between Whites and Asians, and also suggest a differential association with mortality. These differences may carry implications for race‐specific
ECG
reference ranges and cardiovascular risk.
Collateral flow predicts outcome after basilar artery occlusion: The posterior circulation collateral score
Authors: van der Hoeven Erik JRJ , McVerry Ferghal , Vos Jan Albert , Algra Ale , Puetz Volker , Kappelle L Jaap , Schonewille Wouter J ,   on behalf of the BASICS registry investigators
Published: March 2016

Background and Aim Our aim was to assess the prognostic value of a semiquantitative computed tomography angiography-based grading system, for the prediction of outcome in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion, based on the presence of potential collateral pathways on computed tomography angiography: the posterior circulation collateral score (PC-CS). Methods One hundred forty-nine patients with acute basilar artery occlusion from the Basilar Artery International Cooperation Study were included. We related poor outcome at one month, defined as a modified Rankin scale score of 4 or 5, or death to collateral flow with Poisson regression. We used a 10 points grading system to quantify the potential for collateral flow in the posterior communicating arteries and the cerebellar arteries. Additionally, the relation between the presence and size of posterior communicating arteries and outcome was analyzed. Results Thirty-six patients had poor (PC-CS: 0–3), 59 patients intermediate (PC-CS: 4–5), and 54 patients good (PC-CS: 6–10) collaterals. Multivariable analyses showed a statistically significant lower risk of poor outcome in patients with a good PC-CS than in patients with a poor PC-CS (risk ratio (RR): 0.74, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.58–0.96), but not for patients with an intermediate PC-CS compared with patients with a poor PC-CS (RR: 0.95, 95% CI: 0.78–1.15). Multivariable analyses showed a statistically significant lower risk of poor outcome for the presence of at least one posterior communicating artery and for larger caliber of posterior communicating arteries (RR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.66–0.95 and 0.76, 95% CI: 0.61–0.96, respectively). Conclusions The PC-CS predicted poor outcome at one month. In a separate analysis, both the absence and smaller caliber of posterior communicating arteries predicted poor outcome.
Driving in stroke survivors aged 18–65 years: The Psychosocial Outcomes In StrokE (POISE) Cohort Study
Authors: Yu Sungwook , Muhunthan Janani , Lindley Richard , Glozier Nick , Jan Stephen , Anderson Craig , Li Qiang , Hackett Maree L 
Published: March 2016

Background There is limited information regarding return to driving after stroke. Aims To determine the frequency and predictors of return to driving within 1 month of acute stroke in younger (age 18–65 years) adults. Methods POISE (Psychosocial Outcomes In StrokE) was a cohort study conducted in Australia between October 2008 and June 2010. Consecutive patients (age 18–65 years) with a recent (≤28 days) acute stroke were recruited. Validated demographic, clinical, mental health, cognitive, and disability measures including return to driving were obtained. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with return to driving within 1 month of stroke. Results Among 359 participants who were legally able to drive before stroke, 96 (26.7%) returned to driving within 1 month. Compared to those without an early return to driving ( n = 263), drivers were more often male, the main income earner, in paid work before stroke and without symptoms of depression or fatigue. Independence in activities of daily living (odds ratio (OR) 30.05, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.85–234.45), not recalling receiving advice on driving cessation (OR 5.55, 95% CI 2.86–11.11), and having returned to paid work (OR 3.93, 95% CI 1.94–7.96) were associated with early return to driving. Conclusions One in four young adults resumed driving within a month, contrary to guideline recommendations. These data reinforce the importance of deciding who is responsible for determining fitness to drive after stroke, when, and whether it is reasonable to enforce driving restrictions on those with minimal disability who are fit to return to work. Registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ANZCTRN 12608000459325.
Decreased kidney function relates to progression of cerebral microbleeds in lacunar stroke patients
Authors: van Overbeek Ellen C , Staals Julie , van Oostenbrugge Robert J 
Published: March 2016

Background It is hypothesized that impaired kidney function and cerebral microbleeds represent microvascular damage in different organs. Several cross-sectional studies found impaired kidney function to be associated with the presence of cerebral microbleeds. Aim To further confirm the association between both small vessel diseases, we aimed to determine whether kidney function is related to progression of cerebral microbleeds in a longitudinal study design. Methods In 89 lacunar stroke patients, baseline brain magnetic resonance imaging (including gradient-echo images), baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), blood pressure measurements, and follow-up brain magnetic resonance imaging after two years were available. Presence of cerebral microbleeds on baseline and follow-up magnetic resonance imaging was scored visually. Cerebral microbleeds progression was defined as the presence of any new microbleed on follow-up magnetic resonance imaging. The association between cerebral microbleeds progression (dependent variable) and eGFR (independent variable) was assessed by logistic regression analysis. Results Cerebral microbleeds progression was present in 17 patients (19.1%). Lower eGFR was associated with cerebral microbleeds progression (OR 1.55 per 10 ml/min/1.73 m2 decrease, 95% CI 1.05–2.30, with correction for sex and age). After additional correction for baseline presence of cerebral microbleeds or correction for cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure, this result remained significant. Conclusions In this longitudinal study, we found an independent association between lower eGFR and cerebral microbleeds progression. Cerebral microbleeds and impaired kidney function are both seen as manifestations of microvascular organ damage and our findings further strengthen the association between both small vessel pathologies and also the assumption that small vessel disease could be considered a multisystem disorder.
Comparison of activities of daily living after proximal row carpectomy or wrist four-corner fusion
Authors: Brinkhorst M.E. , Singh H.P. , Dias J.J. , Feitz R. , Hovius S.E.R. 
Published: March 2016

Proximal row carpectomy and four-corner fusion are commonly used in the patients with scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse or scapholunate advanced collapse. We compared activities of daily living of the 24 patients after proximal row carpectomy with 24 patients with four-corner fusion procedures using the modified Sollerman hand function test and Michigan Hand Questionnaire. Most tasks were performed significantly quicker by the patients after proximal row carpectomy. The patients after proximal row carpectomy reported better function during activities of daily living. Level of Evidence: Level III, Therapeutic Study.
Novel phosphatidylethanolamine derivatives accumulate in circulation in hyperlipidemic ApoE−/− mice and activate platelets via TLR2
Authors: Biswas Sudipta , Xin Liang , Panigrahi Soumya , Zimman Alejandro , Wang Hua , Yakubenko Valentin P. , Byzova Tatiana V. , Salomon Robert G. , Podrez Eugene A. 
Published: March 2016

Key PointsCAP-PEs, a novel type of oxidatively modified phospholipids, are present in vivo. CAP-PEs can activate platelets via TLRs by inducing a cross-talk between innate immunity and integrin activation signaling pathways.
Testing the social competition hypothesis of depression using a simple economic game
Authors: Kupferberg Aleksandra , Hager Oliver M. , Fischbacher Urs , Brändle Laura S. , Haynes Melanie , Hasler Gregor 
Published: March 2016

BackgroundPrice's social competition hypothesis interprets the depressive state as an unconscious, involuntary losing strategy, which enables individuals to yield and accept defeat in competitive situations.AimsWe investigated whether patients who suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) would avoid competition more often than either patients suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) or healthy controls.MethodIn a simple paper-folding task healthy participants and patiens with MDD and BPD were matched with two opponents, one with an unknown diagnosis and one who shared their clinical diagnosis, and they had to choose either a competitive or cooperative payment scheme for task completion.ResultsWhen playing against an unknown opponent, but not the opponent with the same diagnosis, the patients with depression chose the competitive payment scheme statistically less often than healthy controls and patients diagnosed with BPD.ConclusionThe competition avoidance against the unknown opponent is consistent with Price's social competition hypothesis.
Internet cognitive–behavioural treatment for panic disorder: randomised controlled trial and evidence of effectiveness in primary care
Authors: Allen Adrian R. , Newby Jill M. , Mackenzie Anna , Smith Jessica , Boulton Matthew , Loughnan Siobhan A. , Andrews Gavin 
Published: March 2016

BackgroundInternet cognitive–behavioural therapy (iCBT) for panic disorder of up to 10 lessons is well established. The utility of briefer programmes is unknown.AimsTo determine the efficacy and effectiveness of a five-lesson iCBT programme for panic disorder.MethodStudy 1 (efficacy): Randomised controlled trial comparing active iCBT (n=27) and waiting list control participants (n=36) on measures of panic severity and comorbid symptoms. Study 2 (effectiveness): 330 primary care patients completed the iCBT programme under the supervision of primary care practitioners.ResultsiCBT was significantly more effective than waiting list control in reducing panic (g=0.97, 95% CI 0.34 to 1.61), distress (g=0.92, 95% CI 0.28 to 1.55), disability (g=0.81, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.44) and depression (g=0.79, 95% CI 0.17 to 1.41), and gains were maintained at 3 months post-treatment (iCBT group). iCBT remained effective in primary care, but lower completion rates were found (56.1% in study 2 v. 63% in study 1). Adherence appeared to be related to therapist contact.ConclusionsThe five-lesson Panic Program has utility for treating panic disorder, which translates to primary care. Adherence may be enhanced with therapist contact.
Building character: A creative writing intervention to encourage clinician reflection on the social determinants of health
Authors: Saffran Lise , Teti Michelle , Long Michelle 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Research into the power of literature to enhance empathy supports the inclusion of reflective reading and writing in medical humanities programmes around the world. Building on additional research into perspective-taking, investigators piloted an intervention using guided fiction writing to focus participant attention on risky health behaviours and the social determinants of health. A mix of clinical and nonclinical participants at a medical humanities workshop were asked to develop a fictional character engaging in a negative health behaviour and write about that individual in two prescribed scenes. The exercises were found to be valuable and feasible by participants and highlighted themes in effective practice, including cultural competence. Analysis of the participants’ writing and the session transcript indicated increases in awareness of the social and economic determinants of health and suggested that examining modifiable risk behaviours in non-clinical settings through fiction writing may be an important tool in enhancing provider empathy.
Community arts, creativity and positive mental health and well-being: A case study of the Support to Recovery art gallery
Authors: Holland Sarah 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Arts and creativity are often inter-linked with positive mental health and well-being. This article explores the relationship between a community arts project and the health and well-being of different user groups. A case study of a community art gallery run by a Kirklees-based mental health charity, Support to Recovery (S2R), is used in order to identify and explain areas of impact. Quantitative and qualitative data are used to demonstrate the varied impact of a community art gallery on the health and well-being of key beneficiaries: artists, volunteers, participants in arts and crafts workshops, people with declared mental ill health and members of the public. The article argues the importance of qualitative data in a study of this nature, and that the impact of the multi-faceted nature of the project is closely interlinked with indicators of positive health and well-being. This evidence provides an insight into the integration of arts into mental health practice through a community arts project, with a discussion of the transferability of the model.
The artist’s experience: Art sessions with inpatients and staff at The Maudsley Hospital
Authors: Sidhu Manjinder 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Art can humanize a clinical healthcare system and encourage us to see people as whole. The social and therapeutic benefits of art programmes in healthcare settings have been well documented, and evidence now exists to justify public spending. Such programmes, increasingly multi-disciplined collaborations, rely on effective partnerships that value mutual understanding and respect for the unique strengths of all partners. To date, the perspective of patients, health care staff, arts organizations and policy-makers is widely reported in literature. But the artist’s ‘voice’ is missing from the conversation. Countering health’s predominantly instrumental relationship with art, where projects are discussed solely in terms of health or social outcomes, I document my experience of facilitating art sessions with staff and inpatients at the Maudsley Hospital.