bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Concept analysis of cancer survivorship and contributions to oncological nursing
Authors: de Oliveira Rafaela Azevedo Abrantes , da Conceição Vander Monteiro , Araujo Jeferson Santos , Zago Márcia Maria Fontão 
Published: October 2017

AbstractAimThis study aims to analyse the concept of cancer survivorship using Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis model.BackgroundThe lack of a consensus definition as well as the confusion and debate concerning the definitions of “survivor” and “cancer survivorship” hinder an understanding of the intrinsic needs associated with the latter.DesignConcept analysis.MethodA systematic literature search was performed using the following databases: PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, and PsycINFO with studies published between 2000 and 2014. The final sample contained 39 studies that were analysed on the basis of Rodgers' model and inductive thematic analysis, discussed through the lens of the medical anthropology concept of culture.FindingsCancer survivorship is a broad concept that can be understood using 8 themes: changes in life plans, positive and negative aspect dualities, life reflections, identity change, individual experiences, symptom control, the need for support, and quality of care. These themes are summarized using 2 attributes: liminality process and culturally congruent care.ConclusionsThis article contributes to understanding of cancer survivorship and the processes that are intrinsic to this concept. It calls for future investigations to enhance cancer survivorship across its 2 domains at the personal (patient's life) and clinical (nursing practice) levels.
Underappreciation of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease by primary care clinicians: limited awareness of surrogate markers of fibrosis
Authors: Patel Preya J. , Banh Xuan , Horsfall Leigh U. , Hayward Kelly L. , Hossain Fabrina , Johnson Tracey , Stuart Katherine A. , Brown Nigel N. , Saad Nivene , Clouston Andrew , Irvine Katharine M. , Russell Anthony W. , Valery Patricia C. , Williams Suzanne , Powell Elizabeth E. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractBackgroundNon‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common cause of incidental liver test abnormalities. General practitioners (GP) have a key role in identifying people with NAFLD at risk of significant liver disease. Recent specialist guidelines emphasise the use of fibrosis algorithms or serum biomarkers rather than routine liver tests, to assess advanced fibrosis.AimTo evaluate primary care clinicians’ current approach to diagnosis, management and referral of NAFLD.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey of primary care clinicians was undertaken through a structured questionnaire about NAFLD. A convenience sample of general practice clinics and general practice conferences in Metropolitan Brisbane and regional south east Queensland was selected.ResultsA total of 108 primary care clinicians completed the survey (participation rate 100%). Fifty‐one percent of respondents considered the prevalence of NAFLD in the general population to be ≤10%. Twenty‐four percent of respondents felt that liver enzymes were sufficiently sensitive to detect underlying NAFLD. Most respondents were unsure whether the Fibrosis 4 score (62.7% unsure) or Enhanced Liver Fibrosis score (63.7% unsure) could help to identify advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis. Although 47% of respondents said they would refer a patient to a Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist if they suspect the patient has NAFLD, 44.1% do not make any referrals. Of concern, 70.6% of clinicians said they were unlikely to refer a patient to Hepatology unless liver function tests are abnormal.ConclusionOur findings demonstrate that many primary care clinicians underestimate the prevalence of NAFLD and under‐recognise the clinical spectrum of NAFLD and how this is assessed.
Playing quality, growth rate, thatch accumulation and tolerance to moss and annual bluegrass invasion as influenced by irrigation strategies on red fescue putting greens
Authors: Chen Y. , Pettersen T. , Kvalbein A. , Aamlid T. S. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractConversion from annual bluegrass or bentgrasses to red fescue could be an efficient way to minimise water use on golf greens. Our objective was to investigate the influences of four irrigation strategies on red fescue water use efficiency, turf quality, growth rate and resistance to annual bluegrass and moss invasion. The trial was carried out from August 2013 to August 2015 on a green established according to USGA recommendations under a rainout shelter at Landvik, Norway (58 °N). On average for 2 years, irrigation to field capacity once per week (FC 1) and deficit irrigation to 60% of FC three times per week (DEF 3) reduced the water consumption by 49% and 72% relative to irrigation to FC three times per week (FC 3). Both DEF 3 and FC 1 retained acceptable turf quality and reduced annual bluegrass in the second year by about one‐third. Better control of annual bluegrass was obtained with deficit irrigation to 60% of FC once per week (DEF 1), but this treatment did not produce acceptable turf quality. Compared with FC 3, DEF 3, FC 1 and DEF 1 gave harder surfaces and reduced the moss invasion in the second year by 66%, 90% and 93%, respectively. Irrigation effects on root development and thatch organic matter after 2 years were not significant, although the thatch layer depth was 3–4 mm greater in FC 1 than in the other treatments. In conclusion, DEF 3 and FC 1 are both effective irrigation strategies for managing red fescue greens with less water use.
Environmental Assessment of Emerging Technologies: Recommendations for Prospective LCA
Authors: Arvidsson Rickard , Tillman Anne‐Marie , Sandén Björn A. , Janssen Matty , Nordelöf Anders , Kushnir Duncan , Molander Sverker 
Published: October 2017

SummaryThe challenge of assessing emerging technologies with life cycle assessment (LCA) has been increasingly discussed in the LCA field. In this article, we propose a definition of prospective LCA: An LCA is prospective when the (emerging) technology studied is in an early phase of development (e.g., small‐scale production), but the technology is modeled at a future, more‐developed phase (e.g., large‐scale production). Methodological choices in prospective LCA must be adapted to reflect this goal of assessing environmental impacts of emerging technologies, which deviates from the typical goals of conventional LCA studies. The aim of the article is to provide a number of recommendations for how to conduct such prospective assessments in a relevant manner. The recommendations are based on a detailed review of selected prospective LCA case studies, mainly from the areas of nanomaterials, biomaterials, and energy technologies. We find that it is important to include technology alternatives that are relevant for the future in prospective LCA studies. Predictive scenarios and scenario ranges are two general approaches to prospective inventory modeling of both foreground and background systems. Many different data sources are available for prospective modeling of the foreground system: scientific articles; patents; expert interviews; unpublished experimental data; and process modeling. However, we caution against temporal mismatches between foreground and background systems, and recommend that foreground and background system impacts be reported separately in order to increase the usefulness of the results in other prospective studies.
Rate and characteristics of urgent hospitalisation in persons with profound intellectual disabilities compared with general population
Authors: Amor‐Salamanca A. , Menchon J. M. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractBackgroundLittle is known about the hospitalisation rate of adults with severe/profound intellectual disability (PID) presenting at emergency services or about the appropriateness of hospital admissions in this population. Examining the possible differences in the patterns of hospitalisation between people with PID and those without intellectual disability (ID) may shed light on aspects of health and illness in these patients and may in turn make it possible to differentiate more clearly between mild‐moderate ID and PID.MethodsAfter an evaluation of the emergency visits made by adults with PID and by people without ID, patients in both groups requiring one or more hospitalisations were subsequently followed up for 18 months. The appropriateness of the decision to hospitalise was assessed using the ambulatory care‐sensitive conditions index.ResultsThere were no differences in the proportion of people with PID and controls admitted to hospital after their emergency visit. The median hospital stay was higher for PIDs: 7.5 vs. 4 days for controls. People with PID were admitted more than controls for respiratory reasons and somewhat less for other somatic causes unrelated to the nervous system. There were no admissions for psychiatric causes in the group with PID other than unspecified conduct disorders. There were no differences in other diagnostic groups. The rate of inappropriate admissions was similar in the two study groups.ConclusionsIn contrast to previous results reported for the group with ID as a whole, patients with PID consulting the emergency service were not admitted to hospital more frequently than the general population nor did they present a higher rate of inappropriate admissions. These results support the utility of maintaining two distinct groups of people with ID: mild‐moderate and severe‐profound.
Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy: A Review of Pregnancy Outcomes
Authors: Scrandis Debra A. 
Published: October 2017

IntroductionWomen with bipolar disorder may benefit from continuation of their medications during pregnancy, but there may be risks to the fetus associated with some of these medications. This article examines the evidence relating to the effect of bipolar disorder and pharmacologic treatments for bipolar disorder on pregnancy outcomes.MethodsMEDLINE, CINAHL, ProQuest Dissertation & Theses, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched for English‐language studies published between 2000 and 2017, excluding case reports and integrative reviews. Twenty articles that met inclusion criteria were included in this review.ResultsWomen with bipolar disorder have a higher risk for pregnancy complications and congenital abnormalities than do women without bipolar disorder. In addition, illness relapse can occur if psychotropic medications are discontinued. There are limited data to recommend discontinuing lithium, lamotrigine, or carbamazepine during pregnancy. Valproic acid is not recommended during pregnancy due to increased odds of neural tube defects associated with its use. Atypical antipsychotics are used more frequently during pregnancy, with mixed evidence regarding an association between these agents and congenital malformations or preterm birth.DiscussionThe knowledge of benefits and risks of bipolar disorder and its treatment can help women and health care providers make individualized decisions. Prenatal care providers can discuss the evidence about safety of medications used to treat bipolar disorder with women in collaboration with their mental health care providers. In addition, women being treated for bipolar disorder require close monitoring for depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes that impact pregnancy outcomes.
The tympanic region of Otaria byronia (Otariidae, Carnivora) – morphology, ontogeny, age classes and dimorphism
Authors: Loza C. M. , Scarano A. C. , Galliari F. C. , Soibelzon L. H. , Negrete J. , Carlini A. A. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractHere we describe and explore for the first time the ontogeny and sexual dimorphism of the auditory region of Otaria byronia. We studied the tympanic region of skulls of 237 specimens of different ages and sexes. Geometric morphometric methods were used to analyze the tympanic bulla. In addition, 3D reconstructions of the tympanic bulla were performed using computed tomography analysis scans and a serial wearing technique. We provide a description of the external and internal morphology of the tympanic bulla in both sexes and across different stages (bioclasses). The average shape of the bulla in O. byronia has a subtriangular contour, with variations between sexes and ages. Each stage (bioclasses I, II, and III) is characterized by the respective mean shape of the tympanic bulla and designated as a morphoclass (1, 2, and 3). In all cases, the ectotympanic shows greater surface area than the endotympanic, as in other otariids, in contrast to Phocidae. During ontogeny, the relative size of the ectotympanic increases, growing in all directions and covering the endotympanic. This pattern is seen to the greatest extent in adult males, in which the ectotympanic forms an extremely well‐developed apophysis jugulare. No differences in internal morphology of the tympanic cavity were recorded between ages and sexes. The bulla does not increase in thickness in successive age classes; in fact, the walls are extremely thin in the adult stages, despite the extensive development of its processes. This pattern is opposite that observed in Phocidae. In morphoclass 3, adult males older than 7 years undergo hypermorphic change that results in a peramorphic condition when compared to adult females. These changes probably follow the same pattern shown by the rest of the skull and contribute to the marked sexual dimorphism of the species.
A longitudinal study of the relationship between dental caries and obesity in late childhood and adolescence
Authors: Hall‐Scullin Emma Patricia , Whitehead Hilary , Rushton Helen , Milsom Keith , Tickle Martin 
Published: October 2017

AbstractObjectivesTo determine whether caries experience in late childhood (aged 7‐9 years) was predictive of adolescent obesity (ages 12‐16 years) to inform the use of a common risk factor approach (CRFA) for prevention.MethodsA cohort study was conducted in an area of North West England. Clinical assessment of caries took place using the same methodology at ages 7‐9 years and 12‐16 years. Body mass index (BMI) category was calculated from height and weight measurements using age and gender specific cut‐offs at 12‐16 years only. The association between dependent variable (BMI category dichotomized as underweight/normal and overweight/obese) and explanatory variables (baseline and follow‐up dental caries and sociodemographic status) adjusted for age, was assessed.ResultsAt baseline, 5,470 (96.8 percent) participants took part and information was available for 2,958 (54.1 percent) participants at follow‐up. Univariate analysis indicated that BMI category in adolescence was not shown to be significantly associated with: the presence or absence of caries in late childhood (P = 0.61); in adolescence (P = 0.06); gender (P = 0.91); or deprivation (P = 0.35). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that BMI category in adolescence was not predicted by caries in late childhood or adolescence, after adjusting for sociodemographic variables.ConclusionCaries and obesity were highly prevalent in this population. Caries in childhood was not shown to be associated with obesity in adolescence and there was no cross‐sectional association between the two diseases in adolescence. A CRFA is not precluded, however, the results suggest that additional interventions, specific for each disease, are required to prevent obesity and caries.
Evaluation of Commercial‐scale Approaches for Cryopreservation of White Crappie, Pomoxis annularis, Sperm
Authors: Culpepper Charlie M. , Guitreau Amy M. , Allred Shay , Tiersch Terrence R. , Allen Peter J. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractCrappie, Pomoxis spp., are popular game fish throughout North America and are produced by public and private hatcheries. However, production is limited by a lack of information on tank culture and induced spawning methods. Development of techniques for storage of sperm and in vitro fertilization would increase flexibility in spawning. Therefore, techniques for sperm cryopreservation were examined in white crappie, Pomoxis annularis. Sperm from adult wild white crappie were used to evaluate sperm extender, cryoprotectant agent and concentration, and cooling technique based on post‐thaw sperm motility. Percent egg fertilization was also compared between sperm stored in the two best cryopreservation protocols and two different osmotic activator solutions. Sperm were cryopreserved using treatment combinations of two extenders (350 mOsmol/kg Hanks' balanced salt solution [HBSS] and 350 mOsmol/kg Ca2+free HBSS) and two cryoprotectants (dimethyl sulfoxide [DMSO] and methanol) at concentrations of 5, 10, and 15% that were cooled at four different rates: 5, 10, 20, and 40 C/min. Post‐thaw sperm motility and fertilization rates indicated white crappie sperm can be cryopreserved using either extender, cryoprotectants of either 5% DMSO or 10% methanol, and cooling at 40 C/min. A follow‐up experiment demonstrated sperm in suspensions on ice retained viability after overnight transport.
Is Victorian Poetry Modern?
Authors: Guthrie Bernadette 
Published: October 2017

AbstractUntil recently, the Victorian era has been understood as largely anti‐modern. Much Victorian poetry was simply ignored by critics, who often saw it as regressive. The poets from the period who did garner attention often did so because they seemed to be “ahead of their time.” Starting in the 1990s and continuing into the present, literary critics have begun to revisit the question of Victorian poets' relationship to modernity. This scholarship, which often focuses on how poetry from the period was shaped by industrialization and technological innovation, contends that the work of many Victorian poets can be understood as fundamentally modern. This article briefly reviews older scholarship on Victorian poetry's relationship to modernity, surveys more recent critical interventions, and suggests the development of a critical approach to the poetry of the period that would neither collapse the terms “Victorian” and “modern” nor simply set them at odds with one another.
Bats probe the aerosphere during landscape‐guided altitudinal flights
Authors: Roeleke Manuel , Bumrungsri Sara , Voigt Christian C. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractAs the only mammals capable of powered flight, bats make efficient use of the aerosphere. Yet, our understanding of how bats use the three‐dimensional air column is sketchy. By attaching miniaturised Global Positioning System tags to cave bats near a mountain ridge in Thailand, we show that these bats perform undulating ascending and descending flights in quick succession. Bats repeatedly used mountain slopes to ascend to altitudes of more than 550 m above the ground. We infer that mountain ridges are key habitat features for some open‐space foraging bats, facilitating altitudinal movements which may aid effective foraging and navigation. Therefore, the development of wind farms along mountain ridges might lead to conflicts with the conservation of some open‐space foraging bats.
Liebermannite, KAlSi3O8, a new shock‐metamorphic, high‐pressure mineral from the Zagami Martian meteorite
Authors: Ma Chi , Tschauner Oliver , Beckett John R. , Rossman George R. , Prescher Clemens , Prakapenka Vitali B. , Bechtel Hans A. , MacDowell Alastair 
Published: October 2017

AbstractIn this paper, we discuss the occurrence of liebermannite (IMA 2013‐128), KAlSi3O8, a new, shock‐generated, high‐pressure tetragonal hollandite‐type structure silicate mineral, in the Zagami basaltic shergottite meteorite. Liebermannite crystallizes in space group I4/m with Z = 2, cell dimensions of a = 9.15 ± 0.14 (1σ) Å, c = 2.74 ± 0.13 Å, and a cell volume of 229 ± 19 Å3 (for the type material), as revealed by synchrotron diffraction. In Zagami, liebermannite likely formed via solid‐state transformation of primary igneous K‐feldspar during an impact event that achieved pressures of ~20 GPa or more. The mineral name is in honor of Robert C. Liebermann, a high‐pressure mineral physicist at Stony Brook University, New York, USA.
Deep facial mycosis due toTrichophyton verrucosum—molecular genetic identification of the dermatophyte in paraffin‐embedded tissue—case report and review of the literature
Authors: Wollina Uwe , Hansel Gesine , Uhrlaß Silke , Krüger Constanze , Schönlebe Jacqueline , Hipler Uta‐Christina , Nenoff Pietro 
Published: October 2017

SummaryDeep trichophytosis is relatively uncommon. The infection of the bearded area is also known as sycosis barbae or tinea barbae and can be caused by various fungal species, most often zoophilic fungi. We report on an 80‐year‐old male patient with severe sycosis barbae who had no animal contact and was treated with systemic antibiosis without improvement. Microbial and mycological investigations using swabs from oozing lesions revealedStaphylococcus haemolyticusandCandida parapsilosis. Histology demonstrated fungal elements in hair follicles. Paraffin‐embedded material was subjected to further mycological analysis. For molecular diagnostics DNA was prepared from paraffin sections for real‐time polymerase chain reaction (RT‐PCR). For sequencing, DNA was isolated from paraffin‐embedded skin tissue and the ITS region of the rDNA was selected. Sequencing of the ITS2 region of rRNA revealed a 100% accordance withTrichophyton(T.)verrucosum. Treatment with oral terbinafine achieved a complete remission. Sycosis barbae is an important differential diagnosis for infections of the bearded area. Nucleic acid amplification techniques (NAAT) are more and more used for direct examination of dermatophytes in clinical samples, egT. verrucosum. NAAT are also used as culture confirmation tests for identification of rare dermatophytes likeT. verrucosum. Today, singleplex and multiplex quantitative real‐time PCR (qRT‐PCR) assays for the detection of the most common dermatophytes includingT. verrucosumin clinical specimens are available. Recently, an ITS2 PCR assay has been successfully used for direct detection ofT. verrucosumin paraffin‐embedded formalin‐fixed skin tissue. The PCR is fast and highly specific. The sensitivity of direct molecular detection of the dermatophytes both in native clinical material, and in paraffin‐embedded skin tissue can been increased.
VirD5 is required for efficient Agrobacterium infection and interacts with Arabidopsis VIP2
Authors: Wang Yafei , Zhang Shaojuan , Huang Fei , Zhou Xu , Chen Zhuo , Peng Wei , Luo Meizhong 
Published: October 2017

Summary

During Agrobacterium (Agrobacterium tumefaciens) infection, the translocated virulence proteins (VirD2, VirE2, VirE3, VirF and VirD5) play crucial roles. It is thought that, through protein–protein interactions, Agrobacterium uses and abuses host plant factors and systems to facilitate its infection. Although some molecular functions have been revealed, the roles of VirD5 still need to be further elucidated.

Here, plant transformation and tumorigenesis mediated by genetically modified Agrobacterium strains were performed to examine VirD5 roles. In addition, protein–protein interaction‐associated molecular and biochemistry technologies were used to reveal and elucidate VirD5 interaction with Arabidopsis VirE2 interacting protein 2 (VIP2).

Our results showed that deleting virD5 from Agrobacterium reduced its tumor formation ability and stable transformation efficiency but did not affect the transient transformation efficiency. We also found that VirD5 can interact with Arabidopsis VIP2. Further experiments demonstrated that VirD5 can affect VIP2 binding to cap‐binding proteins (CBP20 and CBP80). The tumorigenesis efficiency for cbp80 mutant was not significantly changed, but that for cbp20, cbp20cbp80 mutants were significantly increased.

This work demonstrates experimentally that VirD5 is required for efficient Agrobacterium infection and may promote this process by competitive interaction with Arabidopsis VIP2. CBP20 is involved in the Agrobacterium infection process and its effect can be synergistically enhanced by CBP80.