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Conduct Disorder and Substance use Dlsorder: Comorbidity in a Clinical Sample of Preadolescents and Adolescents
Authors: Reebye P , Moretti Mm , Lessard Jc 
Published: April 2017

Objective To examine the rate of comorbidity between conduct disorder and substance use disorder in a clinical sample using the Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents - Revised. Method Examined the pattern of conduct disorder symptoms, including type, number, and severity, in conduct-disordered youth diagnosed with, and without a comorbid substance use disorder. Results The examination revealed no significant differences in the incidence of comorbidity between younger (aged 10 to 13) and older (above age 13) youth. Among youth who met criteria for conduct disorder, 52% also met criteria for a substance use disorder. Odds ratios indicated that the probability of comorbidity of conduct and substance use disorders was higher in the younger group. Conclusion Substance abuse and dependence tend to develop rapidly following first use, suggesting that a slim window of opportunity exists to prevent substance disorders once drug use has begun.
The Euthanasia Debate: Attitudes, Practices and Psychiatric Considerations
Authors: Chochinov Harvey Max , Wilson Keith G 
Published: April 2017

Objective To review the current status of the euthanasia debate by examining public and physician attitudes towards euthanasia, the practice of euthanasia in the Netherlands, recent developments in Canada and other countries, psychosocial considerations related to the desire for death in terminally inpatients, and the roles that psychiatrists may be asked to play in the event of legislative reform involving decriminalization. Methods A literature review was conducted focusing on recent surveys regarding physician and patient attitudes towards euthanasia, the role of psychiatrists and empirical data pertaining to the mental state of patients who request physician-hastened death. Results Psychiatric morbidity among patients requesting physician-hastened death is considerable. Conclusion As a special case of suicide, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are of particular relevance to mental health professionals.
Fatigue and physical functioning in children with multiple sclerosis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Authors: Toussaint-Duyster Leontien CC , Wong Yu Yi M , Van der Cammen-van Zijp Monique HM , Van Pelt-Gravesteijn Daniëlle , Catsman-Berrevoets Coriene E , Hintzen Rogier Q , Neuteboom Rinze F 
Published: April 2017

Background and Objective: Fatigue and physical impairments are a major concern in children with multiple sclerosis (MS) and after acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (post-ADEM). We here aimed to evaluate the interaction between fatigue, exercise capacity, motor performance, neurological status, and quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data of 38 children (MS n = 22, post-ADEM n = 16), aged 4–17 years attending our national pediatric MS center, were studied. Fatigue was measured with the Pediatric Quality of Life Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, exercise capacity with the Bruce Protocol, motor performance with the Movement Assessment Battery for Children second edition, HRQoL with the Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnaire, and extent of disability with the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). Results: Children with MS and post-ADEM experienced more fatigue ( p < 0.001), reduced exercise capacity ( p < 0.001), and impaired motor performance ( p < 0.001), despite low scores on the EDSS. Fatigue, but not the other parameters, was significantly correlated with HRQoL. Fatigue was not correlated with exercise capacity. Conclusion: We confirm the major impact of fatigue on quality of life in children with MS and post-ADEM. Fatigue was not explained by reduced exercise capacity or impaired motor performance. An important finding for clinical practice is that the low EDSS score did not reflect the poor physical functioning.
Self-directed exercise in multiple sclerosis: Evaluation of a home automated tele-management system
Authors: Conroy Susan S , Zhan Min , Culpepper William J , Royal Walter , Wallin Mitchell T 
Published: April 2017

Introduction Physical rehabilitation is one of the few non-pharmaceutical therapies for maintaining or improving walking ability for patients with multiple sclerosis. However, travel distance to rehabilitation clinics, neurological disability and insurance coverage often limit access to specialised rehabilitation services. To address these issues, we utilised a web-based system to support a home-based self-directed exercise programme. Methods Patients ( n = 24) were randomised to either routine home rehabilitation or to the multiple sclerosis home automated tele-management system for a six-month period. The study group had a mean age of 50.4 years, 56% of patients were male, and 67% had progressive multiple sclerosis with an overall mean Patient Determined Disease Steps score of 4.4 (cane or crutch required for walking). Key outcomes included the timed 25-foot-walk, six-minute-walk and the Berg Balance Scale. Results There was no statistically significant difference in the change of the primary walking outcome measure, timed 25-foot-walk, at six months between the home automated tele-management intervention and control groups ( p = 0.44). Similarly, change scores for the six-minute-walk were not significantly different between the home automated tele-management or control groups at six months. Discussion Maintaining overall gait abilities in this group of predominantly progressive multiple sclerosis patients is notable. Exercise adherence was positively associated with higher multiple sclerosis disability and self-reported walking ability. Study engagement and participation in routine home-based exercise for the entire study period was challenging. Further research using clinical video telerehabilitation techniques that optimise patient involvement warrants further study.
miR-155 promotes FLT3-ITD–induced myeloproliferative disease through inhibition of the interferon response
Authors: Wallace Jared A. , Kagele Dominique A. , Eiring Anna M. , Kim Carissa N. , Hu Ruozhen , Runtsch Marah C. , Alexander Margaret , Huffaker Thomas B. , Lee Soh-Hyun , Patel Ami B. , Mosbruger Timothy L. , Voth Warren P. , Rao Dinesh S. , Miles Rodney R. , Round June L. , Deininger Michael W. , O’Connell Ryan M. 
Published: April 2017

Key PointsmiR-155 promotes myeloproliferation in the bone marrow, spleen, and blood of mice carrying the FLT3-ITD mutation. miR-155 suppresses the IFN response in FLT3-ITD+ mouse hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, as well as FLT3-ITD+ human AML cells.
FLI1 level during megakaryopoiesis affects thrombopoiesis and platelet biology
Authors: Vo Karen K. , Jarocha Danuta J. , Lyde Randolph B. , Hayes Vincent , Thom Christopher S. , Sullivan Spencer K. , French Deborah L. , Poncz Mortimer 
Published: April 2017

Key PointsParis-Trousseau syndrome is solely a result of FLI1 hemizygous deletion, with ETS1 levels being normal. Elevated FLI1 levels in megakaryocytes do not interfere with and may enhance megakaryopoiesis.
Automated displacement measurements on historical canvases
Authors: Del Sette Fausto , Patané Fabrizio , Rossi Stefano , Torre Mauro , Cappa Paolo 
Published: April 2017

Abstract

Background
In this paper we describe a configurable system based on laser displacement sensors for the contactless acquisition of 3D and 2D shapes of near-planar objects such as the paintings.

Methods
The system is based on two single-point laser triangulation sensors, a planar robot and a suite of software for driving the sensors, acquiring and post-processing the collected data. As a demonstration of the developed system we monitored three artifacts with the different aims to monitor the elastic properties of the artworks and the effectiveness of support frames in compensating the micro-climate fluctuations: the “Annunciazione” Antonello da Messina, the “Paliotto di San Domenico”, and the “Portiera Oddi-Montesperelli”.

Results
In the “Annunciazione” case, the canvas response to tensioning trials was analyzed. The collected data permitted to quantify a maximum displacement of 0.9 and 1.5 mm for the tensioning tests at 1 and 2 mm, respectively. In the “Portiera” case, the displacement difference between the left and right canvas sides was (1.0 ± 0.13)%, due to the inherent anisotropy of the material and by the structure of the artifact. In the “Paliotto” case, instead, minor displacement variations of the gilt leather due to the environment were observed, due to the analysis conducted prior of the restoration.

Conclusions
The overall obtained results demonstrated that the system is able to provide useful data for the art conservation field, with a max inaccuracy less than 100 μm.
The Role of Publicly Funded Family Planning Sites In Health Insurance Enrollment
Authors: Yarger Jennifer , Daniel Sara , Biggs M. Antonia , Malvin Jan , Brindis Claire D. 
Published: April 2017

AbstractCONTEXTPublicly funded family planning providers are well positioned to help uninsured individuals learn about health insurance coverage options and effectively navigate the enrollment process. Understanding how these providers are engaged in enrollment assistance and the challenges they face in providing assistance is important for maximizing their role in health insurance outreach and enrollment.METHODSIn 2014, some 684 sites participating in California's family planning program were surveyed about their involvement in helping clients enroll in health insurance. Weighted univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted to examine enrollment activities and perceived barriers to facilitating enrollment by site characteristics.RESULTSMost family planning program sites provided eligibility screening (68%), enrollment education (77%), on‐site enrollment assistance (55%) and referrals for off‐site enrollment support (91%). The proportion of sites offering each type of assistance was highest among community clinics (83–96%), primary care and multispecialty sites (65–95%), Title X–funded sites (72–98%), sites with contracts to provide primary care services (64–93%) and sites using only electronic health records (66–94%). Commonly identified barriers to providing assistance were lack of staff time (reported by 52% of sites), lack of funding (47%), lack of physical space (34%) and lack of staff knowledge (33%); only 20% of sites received funding to support enrollment activities.CONCLUSIONSAlthough there were significant variations among them, publicly funded family planning providers in California are actively engaged in health insurance enrollment. Supporting their vital role in enrollment could help in the achievement of universal health insurance coverage.
Preliminary assessment of the bending strength of mid-nineteenth century oak timber
Authors: Bakalarz M. , Kossakowski P. G. 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
This paper deals with results of preliminary analysis to determine the bending strength of approximately 150 year old oak timber obtained from structural elements used in construction. The test procedures were those specified in the PN-EN 408 standard. The experiments involved subjecting specimens to four-point static loading using three different loading rates: 5, 7 and 10 mm/min. The specimens were sampled from full-size timber beams. The experimental data revealed that after such a long period of use the structural oak timber elements had retained high strength. The failure mode and the behaviour of the beams during tests were dependent on the location of wood defects as well as the rate of deflection gain in time.
Accuracy of Positioning Autonomous Biomimetic Underwater Vehicle Using Additional Measurement of Distances
Authors: Naus Krzysztof , Szymak Piotr 
Published: April 2017

Abstract The article describes a study of problem of estimating the position coordinates of Autonomous Biomimetic Underwater Vehicle (ABUV) using two methods: dead reckoning (DR) and extended Kalman filter (EKF). In the first part of the paper, navigation system of ABUV is described and scientific problem with underwater positioning is formulated. The main part describes a way of estimating the position coordinates using DR and EKF and a numerical experiment involving motion of ABUV along the predetermined test distance. The final part of the paper contains a comparative statistical analysis of the results, carried out for assessing the accuracy of estimation of the position coordinates using DR and EKF methods. It presents the generalized conclusions from the research and the problems relating to the proper placement of the components of the system measuring distances.
Object Georeferencing in UAV-Based SAR Terrain Images
Authors: Łabowski Michał , Kaniewski Piotr , Serafin Piotr , Wajszczyk Bronisław 
Published: April 2017

Abstract Synthetic aperture radars (SAR) allow to obtain high resolution terrain images comparable with the resolution of optical methods. Radar imaging is independent on the weather conditions and the daylight. The process of analysis of the SAR images consists primarily of identifying of interesting objects. The ability to determine their geographical coordinates can increase usability of the solution from a user point of view. The paper presents a georeferencing method of the radar terrain images. The presented images were obtained from the SAR system installed on board an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The system was developed within a project under acronym WATSAR realized by the Military University of Technology and WB Electronics S.A. The source of the navigation data was an INS/GNSS system integrated by the Kalman filter with a feed-backward correction loop. The paper presents the terrain images obtained during flight tests and results of selected objects georeferencing with an assessment of the accuracy of the method.
The Time Window for Vessels Without Ice Strengthening On the Northern Sea Route
Authors: Pastusiak Tadeusz 
Published: April 2017

Abstract The work discusses possibility to make transit voyages of vessels without ice strengthening on the Northern Sea Route (NSR). Exist many uncertainties for it. They are related to hydro-meteorological conditions, mostly to ice cover on the Russian Arctic. Ice conditions are under dynamic changes in time and space. Is hard to precisely predict ice conditions now, in the time range of one month and so on. Statistical historical data of daily changes same like yearly changes show a considerable scatter of the data. The author analyzed number of ice-free days of particular seas of the NSR in the latest eight years. The results of this work may be used for estimation of time frame (time window) for transport of cargo on the NSR by means of vessels without ice strengthening. The statistical presentation of ice-free days data was used in the work to develop decision supporting method related to planning vessel voyage including ice-free time frame on particular seas of the Northern Sea Route.
Methods of Thrust Allocation in a DP Simulation System of Maritime University of Szczecin
Authors: Zalewski Paweł 
Published: April 2017

Abstract Vessels conducting dynamic positioning (DP) operations are usually equipped with thruster configurations that enable generation of resultant force and moment in any direction. These configurations are deliberately redundant in order to reduce the consequences of thruster failures and increase the safety. On such vessels a thrust allocation system must be used to distribute the control actions determined by the DP controller among the thrusters. The optimal allocation of thrusters′ settings in DP systems is a problem that can be solved by several convex optimization methods depending on criteria and constraints used. The paper presents linear programming (LP) and quadratic programming (QP) methods adopted in DP control model which is being developed in Maritime University of Szczecin for ship simulation purposes.
Considerations Regarding The Quality Of Rehabilitation And Physical Medicine Services From Patients Perspective
Authors: Oprea Carmen , Armean P. , Calota Nicoleta , Almasan Elena Roxana , Ionescu Elena Valentina , Iliescu Madalina Gabriela 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
The research study aims to assess the quality of physical medicine and rehabilitation (MFR) services offered to the population by specialized sanatoriums and hospitals in Dobrogea, in order to identify some appropriate measures to improve the quality of such services.
The target group (593 respondents) consisted of 6 independent batches, different in number, selected from 6 medical units. The patients responded to a specific questionnaire regarding the quality of MFR services and the collected data were analyzed statistically.
According to the patients′ answers, the medical staff meets their expectations in terms of the information provided at the time of admission, promptitude, kindness, availability, which reflects just one segment of the quality of medical rehabilitation services.
As regards the entity recommending the medical rehabilitation physician, of the total answers, the lowest ratio in the study is held by the answer “family doctor / another doctor”. It thus highlights the poor knowledge of family doctors or other doctors on the therapy benefits specific to medical rehabilitation and therefore the access to such services is not facilitated, a disservice to the patients′ life quality. There is a dependence relation between the level of education and the reason of admission. We see that is not prevention taking the first position, but the pain, which reflects a deficient education for health in all social levels.
Assessing the patient’s satisfaction regarding the mobility facilities in the sanatorium / hospital a percentage of 6.6% patient responded that they are not satisfied. It results that all the 6 partner institutions in the study must evolve to provide decent conditions ensuring the mobility independence to the patients.
Drug Hepatitis At AINS
Authors: Craciun R. L. , Stavar Angelica Nela , Iliescu Madalina 
Published: April 2017

AbstractHepatic lesions induced by drugs include extremely diverse various clinical, biological and histological manifestations that can determine acute or chronic hepatobiliary disease. The term of hepatitis is recommended to be used when there is a histological confirmation. In the last decades a 11 time increase of the hepatic lesions induced by drugs is reported, due both to the increase of the number of used drugs but also by their more frequent recognition.We carried out a combined retrospective study and longitudinally prospective study that included patients with drug hepatitis. In our study there were 83 cases of drug hepatitis at AINS, which represents 33.46 % of the total number of 248 patients with drug hepatitis. In our study the highest drug hepatitis at AINS were Nimesulid (24 cases), followed by Diclofenac (21 cases), and the fewest at Piroxicam (9 cases). All the cases from the study were symptomatic, showing the increase of the cytolysis enzymes and sometimes cholestasis enzymes (mainly GGT).The average age at diagnosis was 60.1 years for the 248 patients, being lower for the male gender (57.47 years), compared to the female gender (61.26 years). Women were affected in the highest degree, 69.35% being women and 30.64% men. In our study drug hepatitis by hepatic cytolysis was dominant, more frequent than the cholestatic ones.
Unusual Presentation Of Sarcoidosis: Case Report
Authors: Adam Tatiana , Mazilu Laura , Craciun L. , Anton Adelina , Iliescu Dan , Tofolean Doina 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease with polymorphic manifestations, of unknown etiology, that can affect any organ in the body, but most commonly the lungs [1,2,3]. Extrapulmonary involvement is common, can occur in association with or in the absence of intrathoracic disease, and all organs can be involved, but it is rare to find an isolated extrapulmonary disease (less than 10% of patients) [3,4]. On occasion, the presentation of sarcoidosis may be atypical.
We report a case of systemic sarcoidosis, with particular clinical data: extrathoracic onset with subdiaphragmatic lymph nodes, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly.
Clostridium Difficile Infection Complicated By Toxic Megacolon In Immunocompetent Patient
Authors: Draganescu Miruna , Baroiu Liliana , Iancu Alina , Arbune Manuela , Dumitru Irina Magdalena , Rugina S. 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Toxic megacolon can be a form of severe clinical course of the infection with Clostridium difficile (ICD), life-threatening, requiring a particular course of treatment. Infection with Clostridium difficile in the Galati Infectious Disease Hospital presents rising number of cases, namely 172 cases in 2014, 271 cases in 2015 and 301 cases in 2016 with clinical evolutions with different severity degrees, including toxic megacolon and death. Among 744 patients with ICD in our clinic, since 1st January 2014 to 31 December 2016. The frequency of toxic megacolon (TM) was 0,537%, so: 3 toxic megacolon cases with favorable evolution with treatment with vancomycin and metronidazole and just one case whose evolution was aggravated under this therapy and evolved favorably under treatment with tigecycline. The work presents this last case of ICD occurred in a 69 years old, immunocompetent man with unknown concomitant chronic diseases which undergoes surgery for bilateral inguinal hernia and receives antibiotherapy with cephalosporin IIIrd generation during surgery and after 7 days develops medium degree ICD with score Atlas 3 and receives therapy with oral vancomycin. He presents clinical aggravation during this therapy with the occurrence of colon dilatation, ascites and right pleurisy at ultrasound and therapy associated with metronidazole is decided. Clinical aggravation continues in this combined therapy with defining the clinical, colonoscopy and tomography criteria for TM and is decided surgical monitoring and replacing antibiotherapy with tigecycline. Evolution is favorable with tigecycline without surgical intervention.
A simplified mathematical theory of MHD power generators
Authors: Carabineanu Adrian 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
We present a simplified version of the Faraday magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) generators theory. The effect of the Loretz force against the fluid ow is neglected, whence it follows the uniform ow of the plasma. We use Lazăr Dragoș’s analytic solution for the electric potential and perform some numerical calculations in order to obtain the useful output power of a generator connected to an external resistive circuit.
Propagation of inhomogeneous plane waves in isotropic solid crystals
Authors: Harabagiu Livia , Simionescu-Panait Olivian 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
In this paper we study the impact of initial mechanical deformation and electric fields applied to linear elastic isotropic solid, on the propagation of inhomogeneous plane waves in such media. We derive the decomposition of the propagation condition for particular isotropic directional bivectors and we show that the specific coefficients are similar to the case of guided waves propagation in isotropic solids subject to a bias.
Study of the behaviour of proliferating cells in leukemia modelled by a system of delay differential equations
Authors: Ion Anca Veronica 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
For the model of periodic chronic myelogenous leukemia considered by Pujo-Menjouet, Mackey et al., model consisting of two delay differential equations, the equation for the density of so-called “resting cells” was studied from numerical and qualitative point of view in several works. In this paper we focus on the equation for the density of proliferating cells and study it from a qualitative point of view.