bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Endomyocardial and pericardial aspergillosis in critically ill patients
Authors: Dimopoulos George , Frantzeskaki Frantzeska , Kosmopoulos Marinos , Taccone Fabio Sylvio , Van den Abeele Anne‐Marie , Bulpa Pierre , Forêt Frederic , Vogelaers Dirk , Blot Stijn ,   AspICU investigators
Published: May 2017

SummaryInvasive aspergillosis(IA) is a potentially lethal complication of Aspergillus infection affecting mainly immunocompromised hosts; however, during the last two decades its incidence was increasingly observed in critically ill immunocompetent patients. The objective of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics of histologically proven endomyocardial and pericardial invasion, in the context of IA, in critically ill patients. Eight critically ill patients with histopathological confirmation of endomyocardial/pericardial aspergillosis were evaluated. Risk factors, clinical and laboratory characteristics, treatment, histopathological characteristics and mortality were recorded. Signs and symptoms of cardiac dysfunction were not observed in any of the patients. Therapy was administered to six of them shortly after the first positive culture. The observed histopathological lesions included haemorrhagic lesions, small vessels with central thrombosis and surrounding consolidated tissue with necrosis. Voriconazole, caspofungin, lipid amphotericin B and itraconazole were the used antifungals. The mortality rate was high (87.5%). Endomyocardial and pericardial aspergillosis are devastating complications of invasive aspergillosis. Clinical suspicion is low making the diagnosis difficult, therefore histopathological examination of tissues are required. The mortality is high.
Single and multiple sevoflurane exposures during pregnancy and offspring behavior in mice
Authors: Lee Soomin , Chung Woosuk , Park Haram , Park Hanwool , Yoon Seunghwan , Park Sangil , Park Jiho , Heo Jun Young , Ju Xianshu , Yoon Seok‐hwa , Kim Yoon Hee , Ko Youngkwon 
Published: May 2017

SummaryBackgroundThe second trimester is a period of neurogenesis and neuronal migration, which can be affected by exposure to anesthetics. Studies also suggest that multiple exposures may have a greater impact on neurodevelopment.AimWe investigated whether in utero single or multiple exposures to anesthetics caused long‐term behavior changes.MethodsPregnant mice were randomly divided into four groups on gestational day 14 (GD 14). Mice in the Control × 1 group were exposed to 100% oxygen for 150 min. Mice in the Sevo × 1 group were also exposed to 100% oxygen for 150 min, except that 2.5% sevoflurane was added during the first 120 min. Mice in the Control × 3 and Sevo × 3 group were identically treated as Control × 1 and Sevo × 1 group for three consecutive days, respectively (GD 14–16). Behavioral tests were performed only with the male offspring at the age of 2–4 months. Synaptic plasticity was also compared by inducing long‐term potentiation in acute hippocampal slices.ResultsSingle or multiple sevoflurane exposures in pregnant mice during the second trimester did not cause long‐lasting behavioral consequences or changes in long‐term synaptic plasticity of their offspring.ConclusionOur study suggests that neither single nor multiple exposures of mice to sevoflurane during the fetal developmental period induces long‐term behavioral dysfunctions or affects long‐term synaptic plasticity. Additional studies focusing on early stages of neurodevelopment are necessary to confirm the effects of sevoflurane exposure during pregnancy.
Echoes of others: A path analytic examination of an interpersonal–cognitive model of voice‐related distress
Authors: Cole Esther R. , Strauss Clara , Fife‐Schaw Chris , McCarthy‐Jones Simon 
Published: May 2017

ObjectivesCognitive models propose that levels of distress associated with auditory verbal hallucinations (‘voices’) are influenced by the hearers' beliefs about their voices (perceived malevolence and omnipotence), their negative beliefs about themselves and others and their attachment style. This study aims to test a comprehensive model of the relationship between these variables in order to identify distal and proximal interpersonal and cognitive factors contributing to voice‐related distress. This interpersonal–cognitive model of voices proposes that attachment anxiety/avoidance drive negative beliefs about self and others, which in turn lead to persecutory (malevolent/omnipotent) beliefs about voices, which in turn increase levels of voice‐related distress.Design/MethodsPath analysis was used to test the interpersonal–cognitive model in a sample of 180 people currently hearing voices (57% self‐reported schizophrenia‐spectrum diagnoses; 90% some form of self‐reported mental health diagnosis).ResultsPath analysis provided support for a model in which there were direct pathways from attachment anxiety and avoidance to negative beliefs about self and others; direct pathways from negative beliefs about self and others to persecutory beliefs about voices; and a direct path from persecutory beliefs about voices, and negative beliefs about self, to voice distress.ConclusionsFindings add support to the suggestion that voice‐related distress occurs in the context of an insecure attachment style and negative core beliefs about self/others. A therapeutic focus on beliefs about voices, attachment style and core beliefs about self/others may be important to minimize voice‐related distress. Further tests of this model that can establish causal relationships between variables are now needed.Practitioner points

Distress associated with auditory verbal hallucinations (‘voices’) is highly variable. This study tests a comprehensive interpersonal–cognitive model of voice distress using path analysis with 180 participants.

The model tested in the current paper shows that attachment style predicts negative beliefs about self and others, which in turn predicts negative beliefs about voices, which in turn predicts voice‐related distress.

Findings support the suggestion that voice‐related distress occurs in the context of an insecure attachment style and negative core beliefs about self and others.

In addition to focusing on beliefs about voices, a therapeutic focus on attachment style and core beliefs about self and others may be important in order to minimize voice‐related distress.
Enhancing auxin accumulation in maize root tips improves root growth and dwarfs plant height
Authors: Li Zhaoxia , Zhang Xinrui , Zhao Yajie , Li Yujie , Zhang Guangfeng , Peng Zhenghua , Zhang Juren 
Published: May 2017

SummaryMaize is a globally important food, feed crop and raw material for the food and energy industry. Plant architecture optimization plays important roles in maize yield improvement. PIN‐FORMED (PIN) proteins are important for regulating auxin spatiotemporal asymmetric distribution in multiple plant developmental processes. In this study, ZmPIN1a overexpression in maize increased the number of lateral roots and inhibited their elongation, forming a developed root system with longer seminal roots and denser lateral roots. ZmPIN1a overexpression reduced plant height, internode length and ear height. This modification of the maize phenotype increased the yield under high‐density cultivation conditions, and the developed root system improved plant resistance to drought, lodging and a low‐phosphate environment. IAA concentration, transport capacity determination and application of external IAA indicated that ZmPIN1a overexpression led to increased IAA transport from shoot to root. The increase in auxin in the root enabled the plant to allocate more carbohydrates to the roots, enhanced the growth of the root and improved plant resistance to environmental stress. These findings demonstrate that maize plant architecture can be improved by root breeding to create an ideal phenotype for further yield increases.
Resisting revenge: An investigation of reasons for foregoing revenge in romantic relationships
Authors: BOON SUSAN D. , RASMUSSEN KYLER R. , DEVEAU VICKI L. , ALIBHAI ALISHIA M. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractThe reasons people offered to explain why they resisted the desire to retaliate when provoked by a romantic partner were investigated in two studies. Undergraduates recalled an instance when they wanted to get even with a romantic partner but chose not to and either explained their reasons for foregoing revenge (Study 1, N = 27) or selected reasons from a checklist (Study 2, N = 91). Results suggest people succumb to the temptation to take revenge when they (a) do not stop to question the morality of responding vengefully, (b) do not consider the costs of retaliating (or perceive its benefits to outweigh its costs), or (c) weigh the harm that vengeance might cause their avengee/relationship less heavily than its benefits.
Intrahepatic cholangiojejunostomy for complex biliary stenosis after pediatric living‐donor liver transplantation
Authors: Alvarez Fernando A. , Sanchez Claria Rodrigo , Glinka Juan , de Santibañes Martin , Pekolj Juan , de Santibañes Eduardo , Ciardullo Miguel A. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractThe treatment of biliary stenosis after pediatric LDLT is challenging. We describe an innovative technique of peripheral IHCJ for the treatment of patients with complex biliary stenosis after pediatric LDLT in whom percutaneous treatment failed. During surgery, the percutaneous biliary drainage is removed and a flexible metal stylet is introduced trough the tract. Subsequently, the most superficial aspect of the biliary tree is recognized by palpation of the stylet's round tip in the liver surface. The liver parenchyma is then transected until the bile duct is reached. A side‐to‐side anastomosis to the previous Roux‐en‐Y limb is performed over a silicone stent. Among 328 pediatric liver transplants performed between 1988 and 2015, 26 patients developed biliary stenosis. From nine patients requiring surgery, three patients who had received left lateral grafts from living‐related donors due to biliary atresia were successfully treated with IHCJ. After a mean of 45.6 months, all patients are alive with normal liver morphological and function tests. The presented technique was a feasible and safe surgical option to treat selected pediatric recipients with complex biliary stenosis in whom percutaneous procedures or rehepaticojejunostomy were not possible, allowing complete resolution of cholestasis and thus avoiding liver retransplantation.
An online education approach to population health in a global society
Authors: Utley‐Smith Queen 
Published: May 2017

AbstractBackgroundHealth professions education content must keep pace with the ever‐evolving and changing health care system. Population‐based health care is advocated as a way to improve health outcomes, particularly in a technologically advanced health system like the United States. At the same time, global health knowledge is increasingly valued in health professions education, including nursing.AimsThis article describes the design and implementation of an online population health course with a global viewpoint intended to accommodate the need for improved knowledge and skill application for graduate nurses. Attention was also given to faculty efficiency during the process of design and implementation.Materials and MethodsThis population‐global health course was piloted in a renovated master's curriculum for two semesters. Administering a Course Improvement Survey after initial course offerings assisted faculty to assess and target essential course changes. Data were collected from 106 registered nurse graduate students.ResultsPopulation and global health course objectives were met and students identified areas for course enhancement. Students (90%–94%) reported achieving increased knowledge of population health and global health.DiscussionLike other creative works, the first rendition of a course requires pedagogical adjustments and editing. Formal student input, when built into the design and implementation of a course can assist faculty to be efficient when crafting essential course changes for subsequent semesters. Data from the survey showed that major population and global subject matter was being grasped by students, the data also revealed that tweaking specific online strategies like making all course content mobile would enhance the course.ConclusionThe course development process and course improvement evaluation for this Population Health in a Global Society course proved valuable in the education of nurses, and helped maintain faculty work efficiency.
Estimating the bilateral impact of nontariff measures on trade
Authors: Bratt Michael 
Published: May 2017

AbstractThis paper seeks to estimate how the impact of nontariff measures (NTMs) on trade can vary across exporter–importer pairs. Covering data for the early 2000s, regressions are run at a disaggregate tariff line level and the estimated results are converted into ad valorem equivalents (AVEs). The results underline the importance of conditioning conclusions on trading partners and products and demonstrate that the same NTM can have different—even opposite—effects across exporting countries. One general pattern that emerges is that low‐income importers impose more restrictive NTMs, but that the capacity for exporting countries to address NTMs increases with GDP per capita.
A fractional equation to approximate wave dispersion relation in elastic rods
Authors: Othman Ramzi 
Published: May 2017

AbstractThe Kolsky‐Hopkinson bar technique is widely used to test materials at high strain rates. When large‐diameter bars have to be used, the processing of experimental signals needs to take into account wave dispersion effects. Such effects are either characterised experimentally, mostly using spectral techniques, or modelled analytically, using the Pochhammer‐Chree equation. In this paper, a phenomenological fractional approximation is proposed to model the wave dispersion relation in elastic bars. It involves the Poisson's ratio as a parameter. The proposed new equation approximates well the wave dispersion relation obtained by the Pochhammer‐Chree equation for Poisson's ratio ranging from 0.25 to 0.4 and for wavelengths 4 times higher than the radius of the bar. This roughly corresponds to frequencies up to 75 kHz. Thus, the proposed fractional equation is useful for processing signals obtained in Kolsky‐Hopkinson bar experiments. The approximate fractional equation is as simple as Love's equation; however, the former outperforms the latter equation.
Soil protection for a sustainable future: options for a soil monitoring network for Ireland
Authors: O'Sullivan L. , Bampa F. , Knights K. , Creamer R. E. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractThe increased recognition of the importance of soil is reflected in the UN Post‐2015 Development Agenda with sustainable development goals that directly and indirectly relate to soil quality and protection. Despite a lack of legally binding legislation for soil protection, the European Commission remains committed to the objective of soil protection. However, the achievement of a legally binding framework for soil protection relies on the implementation of a soil monitoring network (SMN) that can detect changes to soil quality over time. As beneficiaries do not pay for the provision of soil information, the options for soil monitoring are limited. The use of existing data sets should be considered first. Using Ireland as an example, this research explored the opportunities for a SMN for Ireland considering three existing national data sets. The options for a SMN are considered in terms of their spatial and stratified distribution, the parameters to be measured and an economic analysis of the options proposed. This research finds that for Ireland, either a 10 or a 16 km2 grid interval stratified by land use and drainage class offers the best potential in relation to the spatial distribution of existing data sets to reflect local data at a national level. With existing data, the stratified SIS data using the 16 km2 grid offers the best value for money, with baseline costs for analysis, excluding field costs, of between €706 481 and €2.8 million. Acknowledging the impossibility of measuring all parameters with ideal frequency, this study proposes a two‐tier system for optimized monitoring frequency. Parameters must anticipate future policy requirements. Finally, the implementation of a SMN must be accompanied by standardized methods, defined thresholds and action mandates to maintain soil quality within allowable limits.
The spin -function on for Siegel modular forms
Authors: Pollack Aaron 
Published: May 2017

We give a Rankin–Selberg integral representation for the Spin (degree eight)$L$-function on$\operatorname{PGSp}_{6}$that applies to the cuspidal automorphic representations associated to Siegel modular forms. If$\unicode[STIX]{x1D70B}$corresponds to a level-one Siegel modular form$f$of even weight, and if$f$has a nonvanishingmaximalFourier coefficient (defined below), then we deduce the functional equation and finiteness of poles of the completed Spin$L$-function$\unicode[STIX]{x1D6EC}(\unicode[STIX]{x1D70B},\text{Spin},s)$of $\unicode[STIX]{x1D70B}$.
Complete Genome Sequences of Two Phage-Like Plasmids Carrying the CTX-M-15 Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase Gene
Authors: Colavecchio Anna , Jeukens Julie , Freschi Luca , Edmond Rheault Jean-Guillaume , Kukavica-Ibrulj Irena , Levesque Roger C. , LeJeune Jeffrey , Goodridge Lawrence 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Two similar phage-like plasmids carrying CTX-M-15 resistance cassettes were identified from two environmental
Escherichia coli
isolates. They demonstrate strong nucleotide sequence identity to the phage-like plasmid pECOH89 and
Salmonella
bacteriophage SSU5.
AnCo3, a New Member of the Emerging Family of Phage-Like Plasmids
Authors: Colavecchio Anna , Jeukens Julie , Freschi Luca , Edmond Rheault Jean-Guillaume , Kukavica-Ibrulj Irena , Levesque Roger , Goodridge Lawrence 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

A phage-like plasmid isolated from a clinical isolate of
Salmonella enterica
serovar Derby has strong nucleotide sequence identity to the phage-like plasmids pSTM_phi isolated from
Salmonella enterica
serovar Typhimurium L495, AnCo1 and AnCo2 from
Escherichia coli
243 and
Escherichia coli
244, and the virulent
Salmonella
-specific SSU5 bacteriophage.
Genome Sequence of a Bovine Rhinitis B Virus Identified in Cattle in Sweden
Authors: Blomström Anne-Lie , Oma Veslemøy , Khatri Mamata , Hansen Hanne H. , Stokstad Maria , Berg Mikael , Myrmel Mette 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT
A bovine rhinitis B virus, identified in a calf from Sweden, was genetically characterized. The complete polyprotein was recovered, and phylogenetic analysis showed that this virus has the highest similarity to a bovine rhinitis B virus previously identified in Mexico.
Draft Genome Sequences of 25 Listeria monocytogenes Isolates Associated with Human Clinical Listeriosis in Ireland
Authors: O’Callaghan Amy , Hilliard Amber , Morgan Ciara A. , Culligan Eamonn P. , Leong Dara , DeLappe Niall , Hill Colin , Jordan Kieran , Cormican Martin , Gahan Cormac G. M. 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Listeria monocytogenes
is a Gram-positive opportunistic pathogen that is the causative agent of listeriosis. Here, we report the draft genome sequences of 25
L. monocytogenes
strains isolated from patients with clinical listeriosis in the Republic of Ireland between 2013 and 2015.
Draft Genome Sequence of
Geobacillus
sp. LEMMY01, a Thermophilic Bacterium Isolated from the Site of a Burning Grass Pile
Authors: de Souza Yuri Pinheiro Alves , da Mota Fábio Faria , Rosado Alexandre Soares 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

We report here the 3,586,065-bp draft genome of
Geobacillus
sp. LEMMY01, which was isolated (axenic culture) from a thermophilic chemolitoautotrophic consortium obtained from the site of a burning grass pile. The genome contains biosynthetic gene clusters coding for secondary metabolites, such as terpene and lantipeptide, confirming the biotechnological potential of this strain.
Ten Genome Sequences of Human and Livestock Isolates of Bacillus anthracis from the Country of Georgia
Authors: Khmaladze Ekaterine , Dzavashvili Giorgi , Chanturia Gvantsa , Nikolich Mikeljon P. , Chain Patrick S. G. , Johnson Shannon L. , Imnadze Paata 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Bacillus anthracis
causes the acute fatal disease anthrax, is a proven biological weapon, and is endemic in Georgia, where human and animal cases are reported annually. Here, we present whole-genome sequences of 10 historical
B. anthracis
strains from Georgia.
Draft Genome of the Heterotrophic Iron-Oxidizing Bacterium “
Acidibacillus ferroxidans
” Huett2, Isolated from a Mine Drainage Ditch in Freiberg, Germany
Authors: Schopf Simone , Ullrich Sophie R. , Heine Thomas , Schlömann Michael 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Here, we communicate the draft genome of “
Acidibacillus ferrooxidans
” Huett2, a novel strain of an acidophilic, heterotrophic, iron-oxidizing bacterium belonging to the phylum
Firmicutes
. It was isolated from a water drainage system of a former minefield in Freiberg, Germany.
Draft Genome Sequence of Lawsonia intracellularis Strain E40504, Isolated from a Horse Diagnosed with Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
Authors: Mirajkar Nandita S. , Kelley Molly R. , Gebhart Connie J. 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Reported herein is the draft genome sequence of equine-origin
Lawsonia intracellularis
strain E40504, an obligate intracellular bacterium and the etiological agent of equine proliferative enteropathy. The 1.69-Mb draft genome sequence includes 1,380 protein-coding genes and 49 RNA genes, and it lacks a genomic island reported in swine-origin
L. intracellularis
strain PHE/MN1-00.
Implication of Sialidases in
Salmonella
Infection: Genome Release of Sialidase Knockout Strains from Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium LT2
Authors: Arabyan Narine , Weis Allison M. , Huang Bihua C. , Weimer Bart C. 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Sialidases, which are widely distributed in nature, cleave the α-ketosidic bond of terminal sialic acid residue. These emerging virulence factors degrade the host glycan. We report here the release of seven sialidase and one sialic acid transporter deletion in
Salmonella enterica
serovar Typhimurium strain LT2, which are important in cellular invasion during infection.
Draft Genome Sequence of Plant Growth-Promoting Endophytic
Streptomyces
sp. GKU 895 Isolated from the Roots of Sugarcane
Authors: Kruasuwan Worarat , Salih Talal Sabhan , Brozio Sarah , Hoskisson Paul A. , Thamchaipenet Arinthip 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACT

Streptomyces
sp. GKU 895 is an endophytic actinomycete isolated from the roots of sugarcane. GKU 895 has a genome of 8.3 Mbp and the genome exhibits adaptations related to plant growth-promoting activity. It also has extensive specialized metabolite biosynthetic gene clusters apparent in its genome.
Migration of eroded laparoscopic adjustable gastric band causing small bowel obstruction and perforation
Authors: Abeysekera Ashvini , Lee Jerry , Ghosh Simon , Hacking Craig 
Published: May 2017

We present an unusual and rare complication caused by gastric band erosion into the stomach after band placement 15 years ago. The complication was only picked up after the band had subsequently migrated from the stomach at the site of erosion, to the distal ileum causing acute small bowel obstruction and focal perforation requiring emergency laparotomy.Abdominal pain in patients with gastric band should always be treated as serious until proven otherwise.