bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Follicular lipidosis in a dachshund dog
Authors: Colodel Marcia M. , Pietroluongo Bruno , Lucas Ronaldo , Gomes Kenia B. , Grandi Fabrizio 
Published: February 2017

BackgroundFollicular lipidosis is a rare disease, having only been reported in six Rottweiler dogs. The diagnosis of follicular lipidosis is confirmed by histopathological examination of the affected skin.ObjectiveTo report a case of follicular lipidosis in a dachshund dog.AnimalsA 13‐month‐old female dachshund dog, with hypotrichosis on the head and cervical region from 10 months of age.MethodsHistological examination of skin biopsy specimens.ResultsHistological examination revealed basket weave orthokeratosis, ballooning of matrix cells and external root sheath keratinocytes.Clinical importanceThis case report highlights the importance of including follicular lipidosis among the differential diagnoses of noninflammatory and nonhormonal cutaneous lesions in dachshund presented with hair loss.
Evolution of Strigamia centipedes (Chilopoda): a first molecular assessment of phylogeny and divergence times
Authors: Bonato Lucio , Bortolin Francesca , Drago Leandro , Orlando Marco , Dányi László 
Published: February 2017

We present a first phylogenetic and temporal framework, with biogeographical insights, for the centipedes of the genus Strigamia, which are widespread predators in the forest soils of the Northern Hemisphere and comprise the evo‐devo model species Strigamia maritima. The phylogeny was estimated by different methods of maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference from sequences of two mitochondrial (16S, COI) and two nuclear (18S, 28S) genes, obtained from 16 species from all major areas of the global range of the genus and encompassing most of the overall morphological and ecological diversity. Divergence times were estimated after calibration upon the fossil record of centipedes. We found that major lineages of extant species of Strigamia separated most probably around 60 million years (Ma) ago. The two most diverse lineages diversified during the last 30 Ma and are today segregated geographically, one in Europe and another in Eastern Asia. This latter region hosts a hitherto underestimated richness and anatomical diversity of species, including three still unknown, yet morphologically well distinct species, which are here described as new: Strigamia inthanoni sp. n. from Thailand, Strigamia korsosi sp. n. from the Ryukyu Islands and Strigamia nana sp. n. from Taiwan. The northern European model species S. maritima is more strictly related to the Eastern Asian lineage, from which it most probably separated around 35 Ma ago before the major diversification of the latter.
Un análisis documental de la investigación en dislexia en la edad adulta
Authors: Soriano-Ferrer Manuel , Piedra-Martínez Elisa 
Published: February 2017

La dislexia en la edad adulta afecta alrededor del 4% de la población. Por ello, el objetivo de este trabajo es analizar los aspectos metodológicos, así como los temas de investigación, acerca de la dislexia en población adulta. A partir de una búsqueda bibliográfica en la base de datos del Psychological Abstracts: PsycoINFO, se identifican y seleccionan los trabajos sobre los que se centra la revisión. Los resultados indican respecto a la metodología que la mayoría de estudios emplean métodos cuantitativos de investigación (59.4%), frente al 5.7% que emplea métodos cualitativos. También se emplean en el 10% de los trabajos diseños de N=1, y, en menos del 10%, entrevistas, estudios longitudinales y técnicas neurobiológicas. En cuanto a los temas de investigación, el 40.6% de los trabajos se centran en analizar procesos cognitivos (conciencia fonológica, memoria, inteligencia, velocidad de procesamiento) y el rendimiento académico (lectura de palabras, lectura de pseudopalabras, ortografía y comprensión de textos), el 25.4% son estudios neurobiológicos (neurológicos y genéticos), el 12% se centran en la intervención, el 8% en identificación y el 5.4% analizan los problemas asociados a la dislexia en la edad adulta. Los objetivos prioritarios de la investigación parecen ser la caracterización de las manifestaciones de la dislexia en la edad adulta, seguidos de los estudios que se dirigen al esclarecimiento de las bases neurobiológicas. También se amplía la investigación
hacia temas de orden práctico.
Inhibición y actualización en comprensión de textos: una revisión
Authors: Roldán Luis Ángel 
Published: February 2017

El presente trabajo describe un conjunto de investigaciones en las que se
indagan las relaciones entre funciones ejecutivas y comprensión de textos. Se revisan específicamente de qué forma se asocian los procesos de actualización e inhibición con la construcción de un significado global del texto por parte del lector en un contexto determinado. Se seleccionaron investigaciones a través de las base de datos Redalyc, Scielo, Pepsic y Dialnet, bajos los descriptores “funciones ejecutivas” y “comprensión lectora”. El corpus de investigaciones revisado no afirma en todos los casos que la inhibición sea discriminante de la comprensión exitosa. La actualización, en cambio, parece ser un buen predictor de la comprensión lectora en todos los trabajos revisados. Se puntualiza que los instrumentos diversos con que se han indagado ambas funciones ejecutivas limitan la comparación de resultados. Se propone para futuros estudios, realizar evaluaciones con similares instrumentos que permitan arribar a resultados comparables que sean la base para la evaluación y la intervención en comprensión de textos.
100K Pathogen Genome Project: 306
Listeria
Draft Genome Sequences for Food Safety and Public Health
Authors: Chen Poyin , Kong Nguyet , Huang Bihua , Thao Kao , Ng Whitney , Storey Dylan Bobby , Arabyan Narine , Foutouhi Azarene , Foutouhi Soraya , Weimer Bart C. 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

Listeria monocytogenes
is a food-associated bacterium that is responsible for food-related illnesses worldwide. This is the initial public release of 306
L. monocytogenes
genome sequences as part of the 100K Pathogen Genome Project. These isolates represent global genomic diversity in
L. monocytogenes
.
Complete Genome Sequence of BK Polyomavirus Subtype Ib-1 Detected in a Kidney Transplant Patient with BK Viremia Using Shotgun Sequencing
Authors: Ranjan Ravi , Rani Asha , Brennan Daniel C. , Finn Patricia W. , Perkins David L. 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT
We report here the complete genome sequence of polyomavirus BK subtype Ib-1, isolate AR11, identified in urine from a human kidney transplant recipient with a clinical diagnosis of BK viremia. The AR11 isolate is closely related to reference strain human polyomavirus 1 isolate J2B-2 with 99% identity.
Genome Sequence of the First Coleopteran Iflavirus Isolated from Western Corn Rootworm,
Diabrotica virgifera virgifera
LeConte
Authors: Liu Sijun , Chen Yuting , Sappington Thomas W. , Bonning Bryony C. 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

The genome sequence of a novel iflavirus was identified from the transcriptome of the western corn rootworm,
Diabrotica virgifera virgifera
. The RNA sequence consists of 9,823 nucleotides (nt) with a 3′ polyadenylated tail, containing a single open reading frame that encodes a 3,028-amino-acid polyprotein.
Draft Genome Sequence of a Sequence Type 11 Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Strain Carrying a
bla
KPC-2
Carbapenemase Gene and an
rmtB
16S rRNA Methylase Gene
Authors: Yao Zhihong , Feng Yu , Wei Li , Zong Zhiyong 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

Klebsiella pneumoniae
strain WCHKP649, recovered from a human wound, carried the carbapenemase gene
bla
KPC-2
and 16S rRNA methylase gene
rmtB
. Here, we report its 5.6-Mb draft genome sequence, comprising 171 contigs with an average 57.34% G+C content. The genome contained 5,284 coding sequences and 84 tRNA genes.
Complete Genome Sequence of Mycoplasma bovigenitalium Strain HAZ 596 from a Bovine Vagina in Japan
Authors: Hata Eiji , Nagai Kazuya , Murakami Kenji 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

Mycoplasma bovigenitalium
, a mycoplasmal species involved in various bovine diseases, including genital disease and mastitis, is also a commensal microorganism that inhabits the bovine genital organs. We present here the complete 853,553-bp genome sequence of
M. bovigenitalium
strain HAZ 596, which was isolated from a bovine vagina in Japan.
Genome Sequence of the Filamentous Actinomycete
Kitasatospora viridifaciens
Authors: Ramijan Karina , van Wezel Gilles P. , Claessen Dennis 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

The vast majority of antibiotics are produced by filamentous soil bacteria called actinomycetes. We report here the genome sequence of the tetracycline producer “
Streptomyces viridifaciens
” DSM 40239. Given that this species has the hallmark signatures characteristic of the
Kitasatospora
genus, we previously proposed to rename this organism
Kitasatospora viridifaciens
.
Complete Genome Sequence of Ichthyobacterium seriolicida JBKA-6
T
, Isolated from Yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata) Affected by Bacterial Hemolytic Jaundice
Authors: Takano Tomokazu , Nakamura Yoji , Matsuyama Tomomasa , Sakai Takamitsu , Shigenobu Yuya , Sugaya Takuma , Yasuike Motoshige , Fujiwara Atushi , Kondo Hidehiro , Hirono Ikuo , Fukuda Yutaka , Nakayasu Chihaya 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

Ichthyobacterium seriolicida
is a fish bacterial pathogen that causes hemolytic jaundice in farmed yellowtail in Japan. To understand more about the characteristics of this bacterium, we determined its complete genome sequence. Two hemolysin genes which may be important for its pathogenicity were identified in the
I. seriolicida
genome.
Complete Genome Sequence of a Velogenic Newcastle Disease Virus Strain Isolated from a Clinically Healthy Exotic Parakeet (
Melopsittacus undulatus
) in Pakistan
Authors: Wajid Abdul , Basharat Asma , Khan Taseer Ahmed , Wasim Muhammad , Rehmani Shafqat Fatima 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

The complete genome sequence of a virulent Newcastle disease virus (vNDV) strain isolated from an exotic parakeet (
Melopsittacus undulatus
) is described here. The virulent strain parakeet/Pak/R-Pindi/SFR-16/2016 was isolated from a bird reared as a pet in the province of Punjab in the northern region of Pakistan in 2016. Phylogenetic analysis classified the isolate as a member of NDV class II, subgenotype VIIi, in genotype VII.
Draft Genome Sequence of Halolamina pelagica CDK2 Isolated from Natural Salterns from Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India
Authors: Gaba Sonam , Singh Ram Nageena , Abrol Shrutica , Yadav Ajar Nath , Saxena Anil Kumar , Kaushik Rajeev 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

Halolamina pelagica
strain CDK2, a halophilic archaeon (growth range 1.36 to 5.12 M NaCl), was isolated from rhizosphere of wild grasses of hypersaline soil of the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India. Its draft genome contains 2,972,542 bp and 3,485 coding sequences, depicting genes for halophilic serine proteases and trehalose synthesis.
De Novo
Whole-Genome Sequence of Xylella fastidiosa subsp.
multiplex
Strain BB01 Isolated from a Blueberry in Georgia, USA
Authors: Van Horn Christopher , Chang Chung-Jan , Chen Jianchi 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

This study reports a
de novo
-assembled draft genome sequence of
Xylella fastidiosa
subsp.
multiplex
strain BB01 causing blueberry bacterial leaf scorch in Georgia, USA. The BB01 genome is 2,517,579 bp, with a G+C content of 51.8%, 2,943 open reading frames (ORFs), and 48 RNA genes.
Genome Sequence of a Marbled Eel Polyoma-Like Virus in Taiwan
Authors: Wen Chiu-Ming , Liu Ping-Chung , Nan Fan-Hua 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

We report here the complete genome sequence of a virus isolated from a diseased marbled eel (
Anguilla marmorata
) in Taiwan. The virus has been characterized as being related to Japanese eel endothelial cell-infecting virus (JEECV), with a large T-antigen-like protein. The sequence of the marbled eel virus displays low homology to the JEECV.
Current Status of the Preharvest Application of Pro- and Prebiotics to Farm Animals to Enhance the Microbial Safety of Animal Products
Authors: Joerger Rolf D. , Ganguly Arpeeta 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT

The selection of microorganisms that act as probiotics and feed additives that act as prebiotics is an ongoing research effort, but a sizable range of commercial pro-, pre- and synbiotic (combining pro- and prebiotics) products are already available and being used on farms. A survey of the composition of commercial products available in the United States revealed that
Lactobacillus acidophilus
,
Enterococcus faecium
, and
Bacillus subtilis
were the three most common species in probiotic products. Of the nearly 130 probiotic products (also called direct-fed microbials) for which information was available, about 50 also contained yeasts or molds. The focus on these particular bacteria and eukaryotes is due to long-standing ideas about the benefits of such strains, research data on effectiveness primarily in laboratory or research farm settings, and regulations that dictate which microorganisms or feed additives can be administered to farm animals. Of the direct-fed microbials, only six made a claim relating to food safety or competitive exclusion of pathogens. None of the approximately 50 prebiotic products mentioned food safety in their descriptions. The remainder emphasized enhancement of animal performance such as weight gain or overall animal health. The reason why so few products carry food safety-related claims is the difficulties in establishing unambiguous cause and effect relationships between the application of such products in varied and constantly changing farm environments and improved food safety of the end product.
A qualitative study of emergency physicians’ perspectives on PROMS in the emergency department
Authors: Dainty Katie N , Seaton Bianca , Laupacis Andreas , Schull Michael , Vaillancourt Samuel 
Published: February 2017

IntroductionThere is a growing emphasis on including patients' perspectives on outcomes as a measure of quality care. To date, this has been challenging in the emergency department (ED) setting. To better understand the root of this challenge, we looked to ED physicians' perspectives on their role, relationships and responsibilities to inform future development and implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).MethodsED physicians from hospitals across Canada were invited to participate in interviews using a snowballing sampling technique. Semistructured interviews were conducted by phone with questions focused on the role and practice of ED physicians, their relationship with their patients and their thoughts on patient-reported feedback as a mechanism for quality improvement. Transcripts were analysed using a modified constant comparative method and interpretive descriptive framework.ResultsInterviews were completed with 30 individual physicians. Respondents were diverse in location, training and years in practice. Physicians reported being interested in ‘objective’ postdischarge information including adverse events, readmissions, other physicians’ notes, etc in a select group of complex patients, but saw ‘patient-reported’ feedback as less valuable due to perceived biases. They were unsure about the impact of such feedback mainly because of the episodic nature of their work. Concerns about timing, as well as about their legal and ethical responsibilities to follow-up if poor patient outcomes are reported, were raised.ConclusionsData collection and feedback are key elements of a learning health system. While patient-reported outcomes may have a role in feedback, ED physicians are conflicted about the actionability of such data and ethical implications, given the inherently episodic nature of their work. These findings have important implications for PROM design and implementation in this unique clinical setting.
Performance gaps and improvement plans from a 5-hospital simulation programme for anaesthesiology providers: a retrospective study
Authors: DeMaria Samuel , Levine Adam , Petrou Philip , Feldman David , Kischak Patricia , Burden Amanda , Goldberg Andrew 
Published: February 2017

BackgroundSimulation is increasingly employed in healthcare provider education, but usage as a means of identifying system-wide practitioner gaps has been limited. We sought to determine whether practice gaps could be identified, and if meaningful improvement plans could result from a simulation course for anaesthesiology providers.MethodsOver a 2-year cycle, 288 anaesthesiologists and 67 certified registered nurse anaesthetists (CRNAs) participated in a 3.5 hour, malpractice insurer-mandated simulation course, encountering 4 scenarios. 5 anaesthesiology departments within 3 urban academic healthcare systems were represented. A real-time rater scored each individual on 12 critical performance items (CPIs) representing learning objectives for a given scenario. Participants completed a course satisfaction survey, a 1-month postcourse practice improvement plan (PIP) and a 6-month follow-up survey.ResultsAll recorded course data were retrospectively reviewed. Course satisfaction was generally positive (88–97% positive rating by item). 4231 individual CPIs were recorded (of a possible 4260 rateable), with a majority of participants demonstrating remediable gaps in medical/technical and non-technical skills (97% of groups had at least one instance of a remediable gap in communication/non-technical skills during at least one of the scenarios). 6 months following the course, 91% of respondents reported successfully implementing 1 or more of their PIPs. Improvements in equipment/environmental resources or personal knowledge domains were most often successful, and several individual reports demonstrated a positive impact on actual practice.ConclusionsThis professional liability insurer-initiated simulation course for 5 anaesthesiology departments was feasible to deliver and well received. Practice gaps were identified during the course and remediation of gaps, and/or application of new knowledge, skills and resources was reported by participants.
Endoscopy provision: meeting the challenges
Authors: Seward Edward , Lumley Sophie 
Published: February 2017

BackgroundEndoscopy activity has been increasing in the UK for many years. However, the increasing demand is currently disproportionate to delivered capacity. This, in combination with mandatory efficiency savings, presents an ongoing challenge in the effective continued delivery of diagnostic endoscopy services.Recent developmentsNew initiatives in the field of endoscopy that may impact on resource include: faecal immunochemical test, straight to test referral systems, nurse endoscopists, home enemas and split dose bowel preparation.Future potentialSystem review and improvement is paramount to ensure the diagnostic pathway is of a high clinical quality, efficient, patient focused and sustainable.
Study of α-Fe2O3 formation and its measurement in oxide films of wheel surface during ELID grinding process
Authors: Kuai Jicai , Ardashev Dmitrii V. , Zhang Huali 
Published: February 2017

This paper presents the study of forming mechanism of [Formula: see text]-Fe2O3 in oxide films on electrolytic in-process dressing (ELID) grinding wheel surface. To investigate the component content and the microtopography of oxide films, XRD, XPS, IR spectrum analysis, SEM, and TEM measurements are performed on ELID grinding wheels. In XRD test results, the characteristic absorption band of [Formula: see text]-Fe2O3 is found in the oxide film. XPS tests show that there is full of ferrous iron and oxygen element in the oxide film. Also, the characteristic spectral line of XPS is identical to the standard spectrum of [Formula: see text]-Fe2O3. Several vibration peaks (471, 1029, 1384, 1630, 3430) are observed by IR spectrum analysis. It can be easily seen by contrast with the standard photographs that the vibration peak of 1029 is of Fe-O vibration band in IR spectrum of [Formula: see text]-Fe2O3 powder. Therefore, these measurement results confirm the existence of [Formula: see text]-Fe2O3 in the oxide films, and explain the polishing effect of oxide films during ELID grinding. The fresh oxide film is porous and moisture rich. However, the oxide film after squeezing to dry is investigated by SEM imaging to present tortoiseshell cracks. Geometrically, [Formula: see text]-Fe2O3 appears to be nearly spherical with particle size around 5–50 nm. This indicates fine polishing improvement by oxide films, and is identified as the mechanism responsible for excellent surface quality by ELID grinding.
Sarcolipin expression is not required for the mitochondrial enzymatic response to physical activity or diet
Authors: Gamu Daniel , Trinh Anton , Fajardo Val A. , Bombardier Eric , Tupling A. Russell 
Published: February 2017

In mice, transgenic manipulation of Ca2+-handling proteins is sufficient to alter the metabolic phenotype of muscle. We have previously shown that ablation of sarcolipin (SLN), a regulatory protein and uncoupler of sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPases, leads to excessive diet-induced obesity and glucose intolerance in mice. However, it is unclear how loss of SLN per se affects muscle oxidative capacity and the ability of mitochondria to adapt to physiological stimuli, such as exercise training or calorie overload. To address this question, Sln−/−and wild-type (WT) littermates were given access to voluntary running wheels or underwent a treadmill training protocol for 8 wk. Furthermore, a separate group of mice were given a high-fat diet (42% kcal from fat for 8 wk) to determine whether the excessively obese phenotype of Sln−/−mice is associated with altered oxidative capacity. While voluntary running was insufficient to elicit mitochondrial adaptations, treadmill-trained mice showed significant increases ( P < 0.05) in the maximal activities of succinate dehydrogenase (+11%), citrate synthase (+12%), cytochrome oxidase (COX: +17%), along with increased protein expression of cytochrome c (+34%) and COX IV (+28%), which were irrespective of SLN expression. Lastly, no changes in the activities of mitochondrial marker enzymes existed with high-fat feeding, regardless of genotype. Together, these findings indicate that SLN is not required for the regulation of oxidative capacity in response to physiological stress, namely exercise or caloric surfeit.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Sarcolipin (SLN) has gained considerable attention for its uncoupling role of sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA). Because of SLN’s ability to alter both cellular energy use and cytosolic [Ca2+], the potential exists for a regulatory role of mitochondrial biogenesis. Herein, we show skeletal muscle oxidative capacity to be unaltered in mice lacking SLN following exercise training or high-fat feeding. Our results contrast with published studies of SLN-overexpressing mice, possibly owing to supraphysiological uncoupling of SERCA.