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Science and Practical Disaster Risk Reduction: Role of Universities and Academia in Disaster Risk Reduction – From the Discussions at the UNWCDRR Public Forum by APRU and IRIDeS –
Authors: Izumi Takako ,   International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University  468-1 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-08465, Japan
Published: June 2016

The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) organized a public forum in March 2015 at the UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in collaboration with the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS) of Japan. Discussion focused on three topics – bridging the gap between scientific theory and practice, how science and technology could contribute to practical Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and the role of social science in DRR. These sessions led to three major recommendations:
1) Enhanced collaboration between the private sector and academia
2) Multisectoral collaboration, including local schools and communities, to make data and technologies useful, usable and accessible
3) Social science elements such as psychology, cultural studies, communication, ethics and history incorporating disaster risk sciences because most current problems involve social rather engineering aspects. Social science potentially balances qualitative and quantitative methods well.
Operative Treatment of Lateral Ankle Instability
Authors: Yasui Youichi , Murawski Christopher D. , Wollstein Adi , Takao Masato , Kennedy John G. 
Published: June 2016

➢ Chronic lateral ankle instability can occur in a subset of patients following ankle inversion sprains. Operative treatment to restore stability in the ankle and hindfoot and to prevent further degenerative changes may be indicated in cases in which nonoperative treatment has failed.➢ Anatomical direct repair with use of native ligament remnants with or without reinforcement of the inferior retinaculum is the so-called gold standard operative strategy for the treatment of lateral ankle instability. The procedure has shown promising short and long-term outcomes. Candidates for the procedure have ligament remnants of sufficient quality that are amendable to direct repair.➢ Anatomical reconstruction with use of autograft or allograft is reserved for patients with insufficient ligament remnants to fashion a direct repair, failed previous lateral ankle repair, high body mass index, or generalized ligamentous laxity. A wide variety of autografts have been described, each with potential advantages and disadvantages. These procedures can provide good-to-excellent short-term outcomes. However, there is no available information on their long-term clinical results.➢ Non-anatomical lateral ligament reconstruction typically involves the use of the adjacent peroneal brevis tendon and has been applied in cases in which only poor-quality ligament remains. The procedure can provide good to excellent short-term outcomes, although reported long-term outcomes have differed among studies. The particular tendon used for the graft should be carefully considered given the potential alterations in the kinematics of the ankle and hindfoot.➢ Arthroscopic ligament repair is becoming increasingly popular as it is minimally invasive. This procedure is restricted to patients who have good-quality ligament remnants. Good-to-excellent clinical outcomes have been reported after short and long-term follow-up, although a relatively high rate of complications—including nerve damage—has been reported following the procedure and therefore warrants further investigation before widespread adoption can be advocated.
Production Decline Analysis in the Vaca Muerta Formation. The Application of Modern Time-Rate Relations Using Public Data
Authors: Maraggi L. Ruiz , Lavia M. A. , Savioli G.B.. B. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Modern time-rate relations in conjunction with diagnostic plots are applied to type production curves of vertical and horizontal wells in the Loma Campana Field of the Vaca Muerta Formation to determine flow regimes and appropriately estimate the ultimate recovery. Additionally, this paper presents a comparison with type oil wells of the U.S. shale formations (Bakken, Eagle Ford and Woodford) and introduces a new decline model: Unconventional Empirical Decline Model (UEDM).
Type decline curves of vertical and horizontal wells in the Loma Campana Field are derived analyzing the production data. This paper applies recently developed time-rate relations such as Power-Law Exponential, Stretched Exponential, Duong, Logistic Growth and the new model UEDM, using diagnostic plots "D", "b", "β -derivative" and "q/Q" to assess which model best fits the production data and makes the most accurate EUR prediction.
Loma Campana's type wells present, on average, a better performance than the type wells of the U.S. shale formations. First, the U.S. type wells show a steeper decline rate than the Vaca Muerta's wells at late production times. Second, the wells in Loma Campana Field are clearly dominated by the linear flow regime (very high conductivity fractures), this flow behavior tends to last longer than in the U.S. plays, and therefore, it contributes to the growth of the EUR. Third, the initial production rate per fracture and EUR per fracture are, on average, greater in the Loma Campana wells than in the U.S. wells.
This work presents the type decline curves of vertical and horizontal wells in the Loma Campana Field, it applies not only recently developed time-rate relations but also a new decline model. The methodology of diagnostic functions is applied to estimate their ultimate recovery and to compare their performance with the type wells of Bakken, Eagle Ford and Woodford plays. Finally, we provide concluding observations regarding the application of each rate-time relation.
The TIDieR Checklist Will Benefit the Physical Therapy Profession
Authors: Yamato Tiê , Maher Chris , Saragiotto Bruno , Moseley Anne , Hoffmann Tammy , Elkins Mark , Abbott J. Haxby 
Published: June 2016

The TIDieR (template for intervention description and replication) checklist and guide were developed to improve the reporting of interventions in any evaluative study, including randomized trials. The checklist contains 12 items and was developed as an extension to the CONSORT 2010 and SPIRIT 2013 statements to provide further guidance for authors on the key information to include in trial reports. Incomplete reporting of interventions in physical therapy studies is an important problem, and we endorse the use of the TIDieR checklist as a potential solution. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(6):402–404. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.0108
Tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) Joint Injury in an Athlete With Persistent Foot Pain
Authors: Greenberg Eric T. , Queller Hayley Rintel 
Published: June 2016

The patient was a 20-year-old female ultimate frisbee player who felt a “pop” in her left foot with resultant pain and bruising along the plantar aspect of her midfoot. She was seen by an orthopaedic physician, who ordered standard radiographs that were found to be unremarkable. Although initial non-weight-bearing films were normal, these findings do not rule out tarsometatarsal joint injury. Following presentation to physical therapy 4 months after the initial injury, the patient was referred to a sports medicine physician. Weight-bearing radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging were ordered and confirmed a high-grade Lisfranc ligament tear. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(6):494. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.0408
Clinical adjacent-segment pathology after central corpectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: incidence and risk factors
Authors: Vedantam Aditya , Rajshekhar Vedantam 
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE
The goal of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of clinical adjacent-segment pathology (CASP) following central corpectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) or ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL).

METHODS
The authors reviewed 353 cases involving patients operated on by a single surgeon with a minimum 12-month follow-up after central corpectomy for CSM or OPLL between 1995 and 2007. Patients with symptoms consistent with CASP at follow-up were selected for the study. The authors analyzed the prevalence and risk factors for CASP after central corpectomy for CSM/OPLL.

RESULTS
Fourteen patients (13 male, 1 female; mean age 46.9 ± 7.7 years) were diagnosed with symptoms of CASP (3.9% of 353 patients) at follow-up. The mean interval between the initial surgery and presentation with symptoms of CASP was 95.6 ± 54.1 months (range 40–213 months). Preoperative Nurick grades ranged from 2 to 5 (mean 3.5 ± 1.2), and the Nurick grades at follow-up ranged from 1 to 5 (mean 3.0 ± 1.3, p = 0.27). Twelve patients had myelopathic symptoms and 2 had radiculopathy at follow-up. Patients with poorer preoperative Nurick grades had a higher risk for development of CASP (HR 2.6 [95% CI 1.2–5.3], p = 0.01).

CONCLUSIONS
In the present study, CASP was seen in 3.9% of patients following central corpectomy for CSM/OPLL. The risk of CASP after central corpectomy for CSM/OPLL was higher in patients with poorer preoperative Nurick grades.
Comparison of anterior corpectomy and fusion versus laminoplasty for the treatment of cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament: a meta-analysis
Authors: Chen Zihao , Liu Bin , Dong Jianwen , Feng Feng , Chen Ruiqiang , Xie Peigen , Zhang Liangming , Rong Limin 
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness and safety of anterior corpectomy and fusion (ACF) with laminoplasty for the treatment of patients diagnosed with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL).

METHODS
The authors searched electronic databases for relevant studies that compared the use of ACF with laminoplasty for the treatment of patients with OPLL. Data extraction and quality assessment were conducted, and statistical software was used for data analysis. The random effects model was used if there was heterogeneity between studies; otherwise, the fixed effects model was used.

RESULTS
A total of 10 nonrandomized controlled studies involving 819 patients were included. Postoperative Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score (p = 0.02, 95% CI 0.30–2.81) was better in the ACF group than in the laminoplasty group. The recovery rate was superior in the ACF group for patients with an occupying ratio of OPLL of ≥ 60% (p < 0.00001, 95% CI 21.27–34.44) and for patients with kyphotic alignment (p < 0.00001, 95% CI 16.49–27.17). Data analysis also showed that the ACF group was associated with a higher incidence of complications (p = 0.02, 95% CI 1.08–2.59) and reoperations (p = 0.002, 95% CI 1.83–14.79), longer operation time (p = 0.01, 95% CI 17.72 –160.75), and more blood loss (p = 0.0004, 95% CI 42.22–148.45).

CONCLUSIONS
For patients with an occupying ratio ≥ 60% or with kyphotic cervical alignment, ACF appears to be the preferable treatment method. Nevertheless, laminoplasty seems to be effective and safe enough for patients with an occupying ratio < 60% or with adequate cervical lordosis. However, it must be emphasized that a surgical strategy should be made based on the individual patient. Further randomized controlled trials comparing the use of ACF with laminoplasty for the treatment of OPLL should be performed to make a more convincing conclusion.
Comparison of clinical outcomes in decompression and fusion versus decompression only in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a meta-analysis
Authors: Mehdi Syed K. , Alentado Vincent J. , Lee Bryan S. , Mroz Thomas E. , Benzel Edward C. , Steinmetz Michael P. 
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE
Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a pathological calcification or ossification of the PLL, predominantly occurring in the cervical spine. Although surgery is often necessary for patients with symptomatic neurological deterioration, there remains controversy with regard to the optimal surgical treatment. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the authors identified differences in complications and outcomes after anterior or posterior decompression and fusion versus after decompression alone for the treatment of cervical myelopathy due to OPLL.

METHODS
A MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and Web of Science search was performed for studies reporting complications and outcomes after decompression and fusion or after decompression alone for patients with OPLL. A meta-analysis was performed to calculate effect summary mean values, 95% CIs, Q statistics, and I2 values. Forest plots were constructed for each analysis group.

RESULTS
Of the 2630 retrieved articles, 32 met the inclusion criteria. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of excellent and good outcomes and of fair and poor outcomes between the decompression and fusion and the decompression-only cohorts. However, the decompression and fusion cohort had a statistically significantly higher recovery rate (63.2% vs 53.9%; p < 0.0001), a higher final Japanese Orthopaedic Association score (14.0 vs 13.5; p < 0.0001), and a lower incidence of OPLL progression (< 1% vs 6.3%; p < 0.0001) compared with the decompression-only cohort. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of complications between the 2 cohorts.

CONCLUSIONS
This study represents the only comprehensive review of outcomes and complications after decompression and fusion or after decompression alone for OPLL across a heterogeneous group of surgeons and patients. Based on these results, decompression and fusion is a superior surgical technique compared with posterior decompression alone in patients with OPLL. These results indicate that surgical decompression and fusion lead to a faster recovery, improved postoperative neurological functioning, and a lower incidence of OPLL progression compared with posterior decompression only. Furthermore, decompression and fusion did not lead to a greater incidence of complications compared with posterior decompression only.
Amrubicin therapy improves patients with refractory small-cell lung cancer: A single-arm confirmatory Chinese clinical study
Authors: Zheng Mengli , Zhou Naikang , Ma Lianjun , Jin Wenbo 
Published: June 2016

<p class="Abstract">Our objective was to evaluate an open-label, multicenter, single-arm study to appraise whether amrubicin therapy improves patients with refractory small-cell lung cancer in Chinese clinical study. Patients (n=95) with refractory small-cell lung cancer received 3 consecutive days amrubicin therapy for 21 days. Overall response rate of response to amrubicin was 39%. Anemia, febrile neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hyperglycemia, hyponatremia, infection, elevated serum transaminases levels were appeared, but the incidences of adverse events were very few. Our results suggest amrubicin therapy can improve patients with refractory small-cell lung cancer and may be an effective and safe treatment option.</p><p> </p>
Ferric reducing anti-oxidant power assay in plant extract
Authors: Vijayalakshmi Maruthamuthu , Ruckmani Kandasamy 
Published: June 2016

<p>The ferric reducing anti-oxidant power (FRAP) assay involved the following steps: a) preparation of samples, b) reactions and c) finally measuring absorbance of sample and standard at 700 nm using spectrophotometer. The samples were methanolic extract, different fractions (<em>n</em>-hexane, chloroform) and standard ascorbic acid. The solutions prepared were buffer solution (pH 6.6), 1% potassium ferricyanide solution, 10% trichloroacetic acid and 0.1% ferric chloride. </p><p><strong>Video Clip</strong></p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/s7BpxNbN5dE">Ferric reducing anti-oxidant power assay:</a>21 min 18 sec<p> </p>
Effect of single dose radiation therapy on weight-bearing lameness in dogs with elbow osteoarthritis
Authors: Nordquist Barbro , Garcia Tanya , Griffin Maureen , Theon Alain , Kim Sun , Hayashi Kei , Kapatkin Amy 
Published: June 2016

SummaryObjectives: To determine if a single low dose of radiation therapy in dogs with osteoarthritis of the elbow joint was associated with a detectable improvement in their lameness and pain as documented by force platform gait analysis.Methods: In this cohort longitudinal observational study, five Labrador Retrievers with lameness due to elbow osteoarthritis that was unresponsive to medical treatment were removed from all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications. A single treatment of radiation therapy delivering 10 Gray was performed on the affected elbow joint(s). Force platform gait analysis was used to assess the ground reaction forces of a limb affected with elbow osteoarthritis both before and after radiation therapy.Results: Significant differences occurred in the weight-bearing on an affected limb with elbow osteoarthritis after radiation therapy at weeks six and 14. Change due to treatment was particularly apparent in dogs with unilateral elbow osteoarthritis.Clinical significance: Administering a single low dose of radiation therapy may have a short-term benefit in dogs with elbow osteoarthritis, which is similar to the evidence supporting the use of radiation therapy in horses with orthopaedic disease.
Hemiepiphysiodesis for the correction of proximal tibial valgus in growing dogs
Authors: Olsen Anastasia , Vezzoni Luca , Ferretti Antonio , Palmer Ross , Vezzoni Aldo , Duerr Felix 
Published: June 2016

SummaryObjectives: To describe the use of hemiepiphysiodesis for the treatment of proximal tibial deformities in immature dogs and evaluate the effect on the mechanical medial proximal tibial angle (mMPTA).Methods: Skeletally immature dogs with proximal tibial deformities from three institutions treated with hemiepiphysiodesis between March 2006 and January 2015 were included. All dogs were required to have an mMPTA outside the previously published reference range (93.3 ± 1.78°) preoperatively. Dogs were required to have radiographs or computed tomography performed preoperatively and at least eight weeks postoperatively.Results: A total of 19 dogs (n = 31 limbs) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The mean mMPTA was 102.5° ± 5.3° preoperatively and 92.4° ± 7.2° at the final re-evaluation. The mean difference in mMPTA was -10 ± 5.1° (range, -1 to -19°; p <0.001). Overcorrection was observed in 16 limbs and mMPTA remained above the reference range in nine limbs. Rebound growth was observed in eight limbs where implant removal was performed.Clinical significance: Hemiepiphysiodesis for the treatment of proximal tibial valgus is a technique that allows for reduction in mMPTA and should be considered as an early treatment for immature animals that are presented with proximal tibial deformities. Serial radiographs to monitor for overcorrection should be performed. Implant removal should be considered if overcorrection occurs, taking into consideration that rebound growth may be observed.A Supplementary Table for this paper is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-15-12-0204
Establishment of normal anatomical radial angles in cats
Authors: Durand Alexane , Parkin Tim , Broome Cameron , De Lima Dantas Brigite 
Published: June 2016

Summary
Objectives: 1) To describe a radiographic method for determination of joint orientation lines and anatomical joint angles in orthogonal planes of feline radii; 2) to establish a range of normal radial joint orientation angles and anatomical axes in a feline population; and 3) to assess the repeatability and reliability of this methodology.
Methods: The radial anatomical axis, elbow and carpal joint reference lines, and the intersecting angles of each: anatomical medial proximal (aMPRA) and lateral distal radial angles (aLDRA), anatomical caudal proximal (aCdPRA) and distal radial angles (aCdDRA), and sagittal procurvatum (SP) were determined on the orthogonal radiographs of 14 feline limbs. Intra- and inter-observer agreement was determined based on repeated independent readings by two observers using Bland-Altman plots.
Results: The mean ± standard deviation (SD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for the feline radii were: aMPRA 70.97 ± 3.38° (70.07 – 71.88°), aLDRA 91.72 ± 3.26° (90.84 – 92.59°), aCdPRA 100.5 ± 3.14° (99.62 – 101.3º), aCdDRA 79.95 ± 3.77° (78.94 – 80.96°) and SP 11.07 ± 1.87° (10.57 – 11.58°). The highest mean bias found for both observers was -1.6 to -1.8° for the angle aCdDRA. Sagittal procurvatum had the lowest mean bias for intra- and inter- observer.
Clinical significance: The results obtained showed that the methodology used in our study was repeatable and reliable. The values established for the normal radial anatomical angles are relevant for future use as a reference for surgical treatment of angular deformities, malunions, non-unions, comminuted fractures, and future orthopaedic research.Supplementary material for this paper is available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-16-02-0033.
Perivascular Cells in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis Overexpress Activated ADAM12 and Are Involved in Myofibroblast Transdifferentiation and Development of Fibrosis
Authors: Cipriani Paola , Di Benedetto Paola , Ruscitti Piero , Liakouli Vasiliki , Berardicurti Onorina , Carubbi Francesco , Ciccia Francesco , Guggino Giuliana , Zazzeroni Francesca , Alesse Edoardo , Triolo Giovanni , Giacomelli Roberto 
Published: June 2016

Objective.Microvascular damage is pivotal in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis (SSc), preceding fibrosis, and whose trigger is not still fully understood. Perivascular progenitor cells, with profibrotic activity and function, are identified by the expression of the isoform 12 of ADAM (ADAM12) and this molecule may be upregulated by transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). The goal of this work was to evaluate whether pericytes in the skin of patients with diffuse cutaneous SSc (dcSSc) expressed ADAM12, suggesting their potential contribution to the fibrotic process, and whether TGF-β might modulate this molecule.Methods.After ethical approval, mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and fibroblasts (FB) were isolated from bone marrow and skin samples collected from 20 patients with dcSSc. ADAM12 expression was investigated in the skin and in isolated MSC and FB treated with TGF-β by immunofluorescence, quantitative real-time PCR, and western blot. Further, we silenced ADAM12 expression in both dcSSc-MSC and -FB to confirm the TGF-β modulation.Results.Pericytes and FB of dcSSc skin showed an increased expression of ADAM12 when compared with healthy control skin. TGF-β in vitro treatment induced a significant increase of ADAM12 in both SSc-MSC and -FB, with the higher levels observed in dcSSc cells. After ADAM12 silencing, the TGF-β ability to upregulate α-smooth muscle actin in both SSc-MSC and SSc-FB was inhibited.Conclusion.Our results suggest that in SSc, pericytes that transdifferentiate toward activated FB are present in the vascular tree, and TGF-β, while increasing ADAM12 expression, may modulate this transdifferentiation.