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Novel Considerations about Diabetes Management Strategies in Chinese Immigrants in America: Possible Corollaries of the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines
Authors: Devonish Julia A , Singh Supreet , Tomkinson Emilie , Morse Gene D 
Published: January 2018

Worldwide, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its related management costs have increased over time. The latest predictions anticipate this trend to continue during the next few decades. As individuals with T2DM in the United States (US) are burdened with escalating prescription drug expenses, the appeal and use of cost effective alternatives may also increase. Herbal supplements are an example of such an alternative, but are unregulated and mostly lacking scientific evidence of advertised claims. In general, plant based herbal preparations are often advertised as ‘natural’, ‘less-toxic’, ‘medicines’ and are widely available from public retailers throughout the country. Over half of the US adult population report the use of supplements. Eastern countries, and especially China, have a long history of the use of herbal preparations as traditional medicine to prevent and treat diabetes. Recently the US has experienced a growth in the number imports of herbal supplements and other Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) to the country as well as the most rapid population growth in individuals who identify themselves as Asian. To date, little is known about the prevalence TCM use in the management of T2DM either alone or in combination with prescription medicines in the US. Knowledge of possible implications to patient safety (e.g., interactions, adverse effects) with concurrent use of both TCM and prescription medicines is also lacking. This review begins with summaries of the T2DM management strategies employed in traditional modern medicine (TMM) and Chinese medicine (TCM). A review of literature follows where the most commonly used TCM herbal preparations and their ingredients are identified and found along with any published reports of their proposed mechanisms of action, efficacy, adverse effects, and contraindications.
Conflict of Interest
We declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests that the authors or members of their immediate families have in any product or service discussed in the manuscript, including grants (pending or received), employment, gifts, stock holdings or options, honoraria, consultancies, expert testimony, patents and royalties.

Type: Review
An Objective Structured Clinical Examination to Assess Pharmacy Resident Performance
Authors: Cauthon Kimberly A.B. , Attridge Rebecca L. , Urteaga Elizabeth M. , Witte Amy P. 
Published: January 2018

Objective: The objective was to utilize an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for assessment of pharmacy residents.
Innovation: Post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) and post-graduate year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residents completing multiple, local residency programs were invited to participate in an OSCE. A total of eight PGY1 residents and one PGY2 resident completed the OSCE. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) residency program goals were aligned for each case, which were originally developed for a fourth-year pharmacy student OSCE. Station design included outpatient and inpatient settings with patient and physician interactions. Median communication and clinical skills scores were evaluated.
Critical Analysis: The OSCE allows for assessment of all residents on common scenarios. Pharmacy residents met competency requirements and demonstrated excellent communication skills. The OSCE was able to evaluate both physician-pharmacist communication and patient-pharmacist communication. Baseline performance related to the ASHP goals and objectives was not completed; however, the OSCE could highlight resident strengths and weaknesses in communication and clinical skills. The OSCE could simulate independent practice, may reduce bias, and could provide an evaluation of the resident by a patient. However, the OSCE incurs higher resource utilization, specifically monetary and time, than other assessment methods.
Next Steps: The pilot study results provide a beginning for further study of OSCEs for pharmacy residents. Further study should include surveying the residency directors about use of the OSCE, a comparison of performance between the OSCE and preceptor evaluations of residents on ASHP goals and objectives, and an evaluation of OSCE implementation at different time points within the residency.
Conflict of Interest
We declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests that the authors or members of their immediate families have in any product or service discussed in the manuscript, including grants (pending or received), employment, gifts, stock holdings or options, honoraria, consultancies, expert testimony, patents and royalties

Type: Note
The Imaginary Worlds of ISPOR: Modeled Cost-Effectiveness Claims Published in Value in Health from January 2016 to December 2016
Authors: Langley Paul C , Rhee Taeho Greg 
Published: January 2018

In 2016, a review of modeled cost-effectiveness studies published in Value in Health between January 2015 and December 2015 was presented. The purpose of the review was to consider whether these modeled claims for cost-effectiveness met the standards of normal science: were the claims made credible, evaluable and replicable? The review concluded that none of the 16 studies assessed met this standard. They should be seen as thought experiments; the construction of imaginary worlds which should be categorized as pseudoscience. The reader, or health care decision maker, would have had no idea, and would never know, whether the claims were right, wrong or misleading. Similar reviews were undertaken in Pharmacoeconomics and the Journal of Medical Economics and came to the same conclusion. The purpose of this second review is to consider the modeled claims published in Value in Health between January 2016 and December 2016, applying the same criteria. Unfortunately, for those who subscribe to the standards of normal science, we must come to the same conclusion. Of the 13 economic evaluations reviewed, 12 simulated claims that were immune to failure. The model structures ensured that the claims were neither evaluable nor replicable. They were categorized as pseudoscience; they failed to meet the standards of normal science. Five of these studies were supported by manufacturers and all supported the manufacturer’s product. Three systematic reviews were also evaluated. Once again, there was a failure to consider meeting the standards of normal science in presenting modeled claims for cost-effectiveness.

Type: Commentary
Third-Year Pharmacy Students’ Work Experiences and Attitudes
Authors: Siracuse Mark V , Clark Bartholomew E 
Published: January 2018

Objectives. To describe pharmacy students’ work experience for pay; examine student attitudes towards work; examine student perceptions of how pharmacist preceptors feel about their jobs; and determine how pharmacy student work environment influences career aspirations and whether or not gender or academic pathway have any influences.
Methods. An electronic survey was administered to third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students at a Midwestern school of pharmacy over five consecutive years.
Results. Four hundred eighty nine students (response rate = 61.0%) completed the electronic survey instrument. Over 90% reported working in a pharmacy by the time their advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) began. Of these respondents, 67.4% reported working in a community pharmacy while 23.0% reported working in hospital inpatient pharmacy. Students working for independent pharmacies were most likely to feel that this type of practice site would offer an optimal work schedule and work environment for their career.
Conclusions. Most students are working in community pharmacy practice. Having a fulfilling career and a desirable work schedule was the variable most strongly associated with optimal career choice.
Conflict of Interest
We declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests that the authors or members of their immediate families have in any product or service discussed in the manuscript, including grants (pending or received), employment, gifts, stock holdings or options, honoraria, consultancies, expert testimony, patents and royalties.

Type: Original Research
Using Your VOICE(S): Adding Telephonic Communication to Pharmacy Education
Authors: Grieve Lorin B , Berenbrok Lucas A , Pater Karen S 
Published: January 2018

Pharmacists utilize a myriad of communication methods to deliver patient care. One of the most prevalent communication methods is the telephone. The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy created a novel instructional and assessment technique to enhance student pharmacist training experiences in telephonic communication within the PharmD curriculum.
Conflict of Interest
We declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests that the authors or members of their immediate families have in any product or service discussed in the manuscript, including grants (pending or received), employment, gifts, stock holdings or options, honoraria, consultancies, expert testimony, patents and royalties

Type: Note
Utilizing an Innovative Preceptor Video Mini-Series to Prepare Students for Experiential Rotations: Does it Work?
Authors: Cox Craig D , Samuel Nephy G 
Published: January 2018

Objectives: To determine whether an innovative Mini-Series training model originally developed for preceptors could be beneficial to pharmacy students prior to and/or after beginning their introductory or advanced pharmacy practice experiences.
Methods: This program consists of twelve incremental video episodes, each ranging from five to eight minutes in length. It tells the story of a young pharmacy preceptor as she guides a third and fourth year student through a challenging six-week clinical hospital rotation. Two to three reflection questions were written for each individual episode, focusing on student issues portrayed in the videos. Two-hour viewing sessions, consisting of all (12) video episodes and facilitated student reflection were held for 2nd – 4th year professional students on two campuses. At conclusion of each session, students completed a short evaluation to gauge the effectiveness and potential application of the Mini-Series program.
Results: Fifty-six (56) students (22 fourth-year, 6 third-ear, and 28 second-year) participated in the voluntary viewing sessions. All students either agreed or strongly agreed that the Mini-Series program was entertaining and educational. In addition, 82% of students strongly agreed this program would be beneficial for students prior to taking their first experiential rotation, while only 47% strongly agreed it would be beneficial after they had started rotations. On a 5-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree, 5=strongly agree), participants reported a mean of 4.6 that this medium is more effective than traditional lecture orientations held by the Office of Experiential Programs. On three open-ended questions, students provided a diversity of suggestions for enhancing the Mini-Series to make it more effective for students.
Implications: The “Mini-Series” model was well received by students as a training medium to deliver educational content. As a result, more programs are being developed utilizing this innovative teaching method to help prepare students for future experiential rotations.
Conflict of Interest
The authors report no conflicts of interest or financial incentives to disclose related to this project. Dr. Craig D. Cox conceptualized, developed, and directed the Mini-Seriesprogram described in the manuscript. All funding for and all income generated by the program studied is the property of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy.

Type: Original Research
An Approach for the Development and Implementation of an Assessment Tool for Interprofessional Education Learning Activities
Authors: Salvati Lisa , Bright David , De Voest Margaret , Meny Lisa , VanLangen Kali , Vavra Janes Kari , Young Mark 
Published: January 2018

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Standards 2016 state that colleges of pharmacy must assess student achievement and readiness to contribute as a member of an interprofessional collaborative patient care team. There are a limited number of assessment tools available to achieve this part of the Standards. The purpose of this Case Study Report is to describe the process that one college of pharmacy took to develop an interprofessional education (IPE) assessment tool to be used for their longitudinal assessment approach for IPE in the didactic portion of the curriculum. Strategies for the development of an assessment tool are provided through three themes: continuous refinement, collaboration and streamlining. Next steps for the implementation of the assessment tool, as well as evaluating its validity and reliability, are discussed.

Type: Case Study
Evaluation of Pharmacists' Knowledge of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medication Drug Plan Star Ratings
Authors: O'Leary Alyson , Mehta Bella , Porter Brianne , Lehman Amy , Rodis Jennifer L. 
Published: January 2018

Objectives: 1) Evaluate Ohio pharmacists’ awareness about Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s (CMS) Medication Drug Plan (MDP) Star Ratings, 2) identify gaps in knowledge about CMS MDP Star Ratings, and 3) determine interest in continuing education (CE) opportunities with CMS PDP Star Ratings.
Methods: A cross-sectional, online survey was conducted in February 2015. The 16-question, pilot-tested survey targeted licensed pharmacists in Ohio practicing in the ambulatory care or community setting. Respondents were surveyed on their self-assessed and actual knowledge on CMS MDP Star Ratings. Respondent’s interest in and preferred source and delivery of CE were evaluated. Data were collected in aggregate; descriptive statistics, ANOVA and chi-square tests were used to characterize and evaluate data. Responses were summarized for all 16 questions using frequencies and percentages.
Results: Of 13,235 licensed Ohio pharmacists, 913 pharmacists completed the survey (6.9% response rate). 454 (49.7%) respondents were eligible to complete the survey based on practice setting and of those, 390 (85.9%) were aware of CMS’s MDP Star Ratings. Respondents’ self-assessment of their knowledge regarding CMS Star Ratings aligned with their actual knowledge as defined by performance on three multi-statement knowledge-based assessments. Significant differences existed between self-assessed knowledge groups in their ability to answer greater than 50% of questions correctly (p < .001). The majority of respondents (81.2%) indicated interest in receiving further education on CMS Star Ratings.
Conclusions: Survey respondents are aware of CMS MDP Star Ratings, yet few indicated high knowledge levels on the topic. Gaps in knowledge were identified in development and utilization of the rating system, identifying quality measures, and sources utilized to measure achievement of ratings. Respondents indicated interest in opportunities to improve knowledge on the subject and would prefer education provided by their employer with a live presentation.

Type: Student Project
ACAMPA, MONA, QUE ESTE É O CAMINHO: (RE/DES) FAZENDO GÊNERO EM UM ACAMPAMENTO DE “CURA” DE TRAVESTIS / CAMPING, MONA, THIS IS THE PATH: (RE/UN) DOING GENDER IN A CAMP OF " HEALING" OF TRANSVESTITES
Authors: Maranhão F Eduardo Meinberg 
Published: January 2018

ResumoApresento neste texto algumas das formas como o Acampamona, acampamento de “cura e libertação” de travestis, organizado pela missão evangélica Salvação, Amor e Libertação (SAL) em conjunto com seu ministério anônimo de conversão de travestis, opera seu discurso religioso / sexual / generificado, e como tal discurso atua, em conexão com a própria agência de travestis, ex-travestis e ex-ex-travestis, em suas concepções acerca da relação entre corpo e alma.Palavras-chave: “cura e libertação” de travestis, transexuais e homossexuais; gênero, sexualidade e religião; ex-travestis e ex-ex-travestis.AbstractI present in this paper some of the ways the Acampamona, camping of "healing and deliverance" of transvestites, organized by the evangelical mission Salvation, Love and Deliverance (Salvação, Amor e Libertação / SAL), in conjunction with your anonymous ministry transvestites conversion, operates its religious / sexual / gendered discourse, and as such speech acts in connection with the agency itself transvestites, former transvestites and ex-ex-transvestites in their conceptions of the connection between body and soul.Keywords: "Healing and deliverance" of transvestites, transsexuals and homosexuals; gender, sexuality and religion; former transvestites and ex-ex-transvestite.
OLTRE LE BARRIERE CONFESSIONALI: VITA MONASTICA E UNITÀ DELLA CHIESA
Authors: Carpinello Mariella 
Published: January 2018

La comunità di Taizè ha giocato un ruolo fondamentale nella promozione del dialogo ecumenico della seconda metà del XX secolo, attraverso una serie di contatti personali; il saggio presenta, attraverso la citazione di documenti inediti, una parte di questi contatti, prima del Concilio Vaticano II, tra la comunità di Taizè, papa Pio XII e Grottaferrata.
Entrevista con la Dra. María Teresa Paulín, Fundadora de la compañía franco mexicana Naranja-Escena, por la Dra. Karoliina Sandström
Authors: Paulín Ríos María Teresa , Maria Sandström Karoliina Elina 
Published: January 2018

En 2009 se formó la compañía franco mexicana Naranja-Escena en la ciudad de París. En 2012 la directora artística María Teresa Paulín, regresó a México para continuar su desarrollo sobre diferentes líneas de investigación: la dirección y puesta en escena de Margules, la exacerbación del gesto y Displazement como recurso escénico. Actualmente Investigador-docente del Instituto de Artes, la Dra. Paulín nos platica sobre la trayectoria de su compañía y su experiencia como creadora escénica.
Diseño de tabicón hueco usando mezcla polimérica como sustituto de agregados pétreos para construcción en muros divisorios
Authors: Ortiz Quiroga Carlos Humberto , Volpi León Valeria , Camacho Mendoza Rosa Luz , Olguín Coca Francisco Javier , Seck Tuoh Mora Juan Carlos 
Published: January 2018

En este trabajo de investigación se estudia la reutilización de materiales de desecho industrial, específicamente polímero, como alternativa para la sustitución de agregados pétreos en la elaboración de tabicón hueco. El objetivo es determinar parámetros experimentales de resistencia a la compresión, absorción y carbonatación en los sistemas modificados, a fin de realizar un análisis comparativo entre el tabicón a base de mezcla polimérica y los ejemplares convencionales. Las pruebas de resistencia a la compresión en los prototipos muestran una mejora respecto a la norma mexicana. Asimismo, se identifica en ellos una disminución importante de la absorción de agua con respecto a lo establecido en la normatividad. La prueba de fenolftaleína para los distintos sistemas muestra que la interacción de la mezcla polimérica con el cemento Portland disminuye el proceso de carbonatación en comparación con el tabicón comercial. Los resultados obtenidos indican que los prototipos son elementos ligeros, pero de alta resistencia a la compresión y a los factores agresivos en el medio ambiente.
Effect of Cr content on microstructure and mechanical properties of carbidic austempered ductile iron
Authors: Cheng Haiqiang , Fu Hanguang , Lin Jian , Lei Yongping 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
The effect of Cr content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of carbidic austempered ductile iron (CADI) was studied by means of optical microscopy (OM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Rockwell hardness testing, pendulum impact testing machine and ring-on-block wear tester. The results show that with the increase of Cr content the volume fraction of graphite and nodularity rate of as-cast ductile iron decrease gradually, but carbide content increases, and the diameter of graphite reaches the maximum followed by decrease. Then, the specimens were austenitized at 900 °C for 100 min and austempered at 300 °C for 100 min. The hardness and wear resistance of CADI reach maximum when Cr content is 1.42 wt.-% and then decrease with the increase of Cr content, and the impact toughness decreases gradually. Taking the impact toughness into consideration, the comprehensive mechanical property is best when Cr content is 0.96 wt.-%.
Different learning curves between stent retrieval and a direct aspiration first-pass technique for acute ischemic stroke
Authors: Nishi Hidehisa , Ishii Akira , Nakahara Ichiro , Matsumoto Shoji , Sadamasa Nobutake , Kai Yasutoshi , Ishibashi Ryota , Yamamoto Michio , Morita Satoshi , Nagata Izumi 
Published: January 2018

OBJECTIVEThe clinical outcomes of a direct aspiration first-pass technique (ADAPT) and stent retriever (SR) have been reported to be similar in several observational studies. In this study, procedural and clinical outcomes with ADAPT and SR for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke with large artery occlusion were compared in different time periods.METHODSIn each specific time period, SR and ADAPT were used as the first-line treatment approach for acute ischemic stroke patients with large artery occlusion at the authors’ institution. Baseline characteristics, procedural variables, and functional outcome at 90 days were compared between patients treated with SR and those treated with ADAPT. These 2 groups were divided into 3 sequential subgroups to assess the learning curve effects of the endovascular team and individual operators on the procedural variables of each treatment strategy.RESULTSOverall, 89 patients were treated. In the SR group, the recanalization rate was higher (84% vs 65%; p = 0.01) and the procedure time was shorter than in the ADAPT group (median 42 minutes vs 76 minutes, p = 0.04). On the subgroup analysis of the learning curve, the SR group showed more rapid improvement in procedure time than the ADAPT group (p = 0.01 for the team; p < 0.01 for individual operators).CONCLUSIONSIn this initial experience, a higher recanalization rate and shorter procedure time were achieved with SR than with ADAPT. A high recanalization rate with SR was possible with relatively less clinical experience, whereas procedure time dramatically decreased with experience. These observed effects on the learning curve might be useful when choosing the method for initial endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke at relatively small stroke centers.