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Functional outcome of extra-articular distal humerus fracture fixation using a single locking plate: A retrospective study
Authors: Trikha Vivek , Agrawal Prabhat , Das Saubhik , Gaba Sahil , Kumar Arvind 
Published: August 2017

Purpose: The optimal method for fixation of extra-articular distal humerus factures poses a management dilemma. Although various plate configurations have been proposed, anatomic shaped extra-articular distal humerus locking plates have emerged as a viable solution for these complex injuries. We assessed clinico-radiologic outcome in our retrospective case series of extra-articular distal humerus fractures managed with these plates. Methods: Forty-five patients of extra-articular distal humerus fractures, who were operated at our level 1 trauma centre between January, 2012 and December, 2016, were identified. After exclusion, 36 patients were available for the final assessment. All patients were operated with the triceps-reflecting modified posterior approach. Regular clinico-radiologic follow-up was done evaluating elbow functionality, fracture union, secondary displacement, non-union, implant failure and any complications; Mayo Elbow Performance score (MEPS) was used for the final functional assessment. Results: Twenty-four (66.7%) male and 12 (33.3%) female patients constituted the study group, who had an average follow-up of 15 months. Preoperatively three patients and post-operatively one patient had radial nerve palsy; all had neurapraxia and recovered completely. Overall, 34 (94.4%) patients were adjudged to have complete radiological union within 3 months; 2 (5.5%) patients developed non-union. Mean flexion achieved was 122.9° ± 23°, and mean extension was −4.03° ± 6.5°; 1 patient with head injury developed flexion deformity of 45°. Average MEPS at the final follow-up was 90.8° ± 9.9°. Conclusion: Stable reconstruction and early initiation of physiotherapy are utilitarian to envision optimal outcome; the use of precontoured extra-articular distal humerus locking plates has yielded satisfactory results with minimal complications in our hands.
Three Months of Progressive High-Load Versus Traditional Low-Load Strength Training Among Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Primary Results From the Double-Blind Randomized Controlled RoCTEx Trial
Authors: Ingwersen Kim Gordon , Jensen Steen Lund , Sørensen Lilli , Jørgensen Hans Ri , Christensen Robin , Søgaard Karen , Juul-Kristensen Birgit 
Published: August 2017

Background: Progressive high-load exercise (PHLE) has led to positive clinical results in patients with patellar and Achilles tendinopathy. However, its effects on rotator cuff tendinopathy still need to be investigated. Purpose: To assess the clinical effects of PHLE versus low-load exercise (LLE) among patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. Methods: Patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy were recruited and randomized to 12 weeks of PHLE or LLE, stratified for concomitant administration of corticosteroid injection. The primary outcome measure was change from baseline to 12 weeks in the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, assessed in the intention-to-treat population. Results: A total of 100 patients were randomized to PHLE (n = 49) or LLE (n = 51). Mean changes in the DASH questionnaire were 7.11 points (95% CI, 3.07-11.16) and 8.39 points (95% CI, 4.35-12.44) in the PHLE and LLE groups, respectively; this corresponded to a statistically nonsignificant adjusted mean group difference of −1.37 points (95% CI, −6.72 to 3.99; P = .61). Similar nonsignificant results were seen for pain, range of motion, and strength. However, a significant interaction effect was found between the 2 groups and concomitant corticosteroid use ( P = .028), with the largest positive change in DASH in favor of PHLE for the group receiving concomitant corticosteroid. Conclusion: The study results showed no superior benefit from PHLE over traditional LLE among patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Further investigation of the possible interaction between exercise type and corticosteroid injection is needed to establish optimal and potentially synergistic combinations of these 2 factors. Registration: NCT01984203 ( ClinicalTrials.gov identifier): Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Exercise Trial (RoCTEx).
Structural and Anatomic Restoration of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Is Associated With Less Cartilage Damage 1 Year After Surgery: Healing Ligament Properties Affect Cartilage Damage
Authors: Kiapour Ata M. , Fleming Braden C. , Murray Martha M. 
Published: August 2017

Background: Abnormal joint motion has been linked to joint arthrosis after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, the relationships between the graft properties (ie, structural and anatomic) and extent of posttraumatic osteoarthritis are not well defined. Hypotheses: (1) The structural (tensile) and anatomic (area and alignment) properties of the reconstructed graft or repaired ACL correlate with the total cartilage lesion area 1 year after ACL surgery, and (2) side-to-side differences in anterior-posterior (AP) knee laxity correlate with the total cartilage lesion area 1 year postoperatively. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: Sixteen minipigs underwent unilateral ACL transection and were randomly treated with ACL reconstruction or bridge-enhanced ACL repair. The tensile properties, cross-sectional area, and multiplanar alignment of the healing ACL or graft, AP knee laxity, and cartilage lesion areas were assessed 1 year after surgery. Results: In the reconstructed group, the normalized graft yield and maximum failure loads, cross-sectional area, sagittal and coronal elevation angles, and side-to-side differences in AP knee laxity at 60° of flexion were associated with the total cartilage lesion area 1 year after surgery ( R2 > 0.5, P < .04). In the repaired group, normalized ACL yield load, linear stiffness, cross-sectional area, and the sagittal and coronal elevation angles were associated with the total cartilage lesion area ( R2 > 0.5, P < .05). Smaller cartilage lesion areas were observed in the surgically treated knees when the structural and anatomic properties of the ligament or graft and AP laxity values were closer to those of the contralateral ACL-intact knee. Reconstructed grafts had a significantly larger normalized cross-sectional area and sagittal elevation angle (more vertical) when compared with repaired ACLs ( P < .02). Conclusion: The tensile properties, cross-sectional area, and multiplanar alignment of the healing ACLs or grafts and AP knee laxity in reconstructed knees were associated with the extent of tibiofemoral cartilage damage after ACL surgery. Clinical Relevance: These data highlight the need for novel ACL injury treatments that can restore the structural and anatomic properties of the torn ACL to those of the native ACL in an effort to minimize the risk of early-onset posttraumatic osteoarthritis.
Implementation of Multicolor Melt Curve Analysis for High-Risk Human Papilloma Virus Detection in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Pilot Study for Expanded Cervical Cancer Screening in Honduras
Authors: Turner Scott A. , Deharvengt Sophie J. , Lyons Kathleen Doyle , Espinal Jorge Arturo Plata , LaRochelle Ethan P.M. , Bejarano Suyapa , Kennedy Linda , Tsongalis Gregory J. 
Published: August 2017

Purpose Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and screening in LMICs is extremely limited. We aimed to implement on-site high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) DNA testing in cohorts of women from an urban factory and from a rural village. Methods A total of 802 women were recruited for this study in partnership with La Liga Contra el Cancer through the establishment of women’s health resource fairs at two locations in Honduras: a textile factory (n = 401) in the city of San Pedro Sula and the rural village of El Rosario (n = 401) in Yoro. Participants received a routine cervical examination during which three sterile cytobrushes were used to collect cervical samples for testing. hrHPV genotyping was performed using a hrHPV genotyping assay and a real-time polymerase chain reaction instrument. Results hrHPV status across all participants at both sites was 13% hrHPV positive and 67% hrHPV negative. When hrHPV status was compared across all three testing sites, hrHPV-positive rates were approximately equal among the factory (13%), village (12%), and confirmatory testing at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon, NH; 14%). hrHPV genotype was compared across sites, with HPV16 showing the highest infection rate (15%), followed by HPV59 (12%), and HPV68 (11%). There was a low prevalence of HPV18 observed in both populations compared with the hrHPV-positive population in the United States. Conclusion In collaboration with oncologists and pathologists from La Liga Contra el Cancer, we were able to provide a continuum of care once health-fair testing was performed. We established a method and implementation plan for hrHPV testing that is sustainable in LMICs.
Photocatalytic Oxidative Decomposition of Methylene Blue by Rh-Doped Titanate Nanosheets ([Ti4−xRhxO9]2−)
Authors: Soontornchaiyakul Wasusate , Fujimura Takuya , Sasai Ryo 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
We investigated the adsorption and photocatalytic decomposition of methylene blue (MB) by colloidal suspensions of Rh-doped titanate nanosheets ([Ti4−xRhxO9]2−; Ti4NS:Rhx) prepared by exfoliating H2Ti4−xRhxO9 in aqueous tetramethylammonium hydroxide, revealing that doped nanosheets showed a slightly enhanced adsorption capacity compared to their non-doped counterparts. This behavior was ascribed to the elevated ionic charge of doped Ti4NS and the thus increased volume charge density. Accordingly, Ti4NS:Rhx exhibited a higher MB adsorption capacity than previously reported [Ti3−xRhxO7]2−. Moreover, we found that Ti4NS:Rhx catalyzed the photodegradation of MB under UV light irradiation, additionally showing that the activity of this catalyst can be improved by Rh doping, probably due to the large contribution of Rh3+/Rh4+ shuttling to effective MB degradation.
A Case-Controlled Investigation of Tactile Reactivity in Young Children With and Without Global Developmental Delay
Authors: Barney Chantel C. , Tervo Raymond , Wilcox George L. , Symons Frank J. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Assessing tactile function among children with intellectual, motor, and communication impairments remains a clinical challenge. A case control design was used to test whether children with global developmental delays (GDD; n = 20) would be more/less reactive to a modified quantitative sensory test (mQST) compared to controls (n = 20). Reactivity was indexed by blinded behavioral coding across vocal, facial, and gross motor responses during the mQST. On average the children with GDD were significantly more reactive than controls to most tactile sensory modalities including light touch (p = .034), pin prick (p = .008), cool (p = .039), pressure (p = .037), and repeated von Frey (p = .003). The results suggest the mQST approach was feasible and highlights the GDD sample was more reactive than controls to a range of stimuli.
PROPUESTA DE SISTEMATIZACIÓN AGROHIDROLÓGICA EN CUENCAS DE LLANURA CON ÉNFASIS PREDIAL Y CONSORCIADO
Authors: DAMIANO F. , PARODI G. N. , TABOADA M. A. , PRIETO GARRA D. 
Published: August 2017

Existe escasa tecnología para el manejo de aguas superfi ciales en áreas de planicie extrema e inundable, aumentada por la controversia de opinión en cuanto al modo de encarar la solución de los excesos y défi cit hídricos. La Agrohidrología modular considera el importante rol que cumple el agua en el sistema de producción, manejándola mediante un conjunto de prácticas conservacionis-tas rurales, de ingeniería agronómica y civil destinadas a controlar los anegamientos periódicos en campos bajos o en llanuras extensas. La unidad agrohidrológica básica es el diseño de “circuitos hidrológicos” que evita la transferencia anárquica de agua a otras unidades, circuitos o sistemashídricos, mediante un conjunto de obras estructurales de encauzamiento, conducción, retención, expansión y evacuación. Estableciendo un marco hídrico y edafológico apropiado para acumular los excedentes de agua en sectores menos productivos, protegiendo ambientes con riesgo de hidromorfi smo y halomorfi smo y su reincorporación a los esquemas agronómicos productivos.
EVALUACIÓN DEL BIENESTAR EN VACAS EN UN SISTEMA DE ORDEÑE AUTOMATIZADO DURANTE LA ÉPOCA ESTIVAL. ESTUDIO DE CASO
Authors: LEVA P. E. , GHIANO J. E. J. , TOFFOLI G. D. , FERNANDEZ G. B. , SOSA J. L. , GARCIA M. S. , TAVERNA M. , WALTER E. 
Published: August 2017

Treinta y siete vaquillonas fueron alojadas en un corral con acceso a un tambo robotizado. Poseían sombras de red en el comedero y en los lugares de descanso. Desde las 18:00 hs hasta las 08:00 hs tenían acceso a una pastura. Se registró el comportamiento semanalmente durante 24horas. Dos veces por semana en 5 horarios, se observó la frecuencia respiratoria. La producción individual se registró diariamente. Semanalmente se analizó la composición de la leche.En dos fechas se realizaron toma de sangre para evaluar el nivel de cortisol. La frecuencia respiratoriamedia fue de 70 ±12 rpm. La producción de leche fue de 28 ± 1,6 L v-1 d-1. El cortisol presento valores entre 10 y 48 ng ml-1. Los animales destinaron 25,1 % y 26,1 % a las conductas de comer y rumiar respectivamente y sólo 0,7% a beber. Los resultados preliminares indicarían la factibilidad de introducir sistemas robotizados combinados con métodos de mitigación del estrés.
Optimization of Culture Medium for Lactobacillus bulgaricus using Box-Behnken Design
Authors: Zhang Bowen , Shu Guowei , Bao Chunju , Cao Jili , Tan Yuan 
Published: August 2017

Abstract

Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a common yogurt starter in dairy production. But the viable counts of the bacteria in the productions are relatively low during free-drying and storage which is not good for its commercial production. In order to obtain a medium with high activity and high density for bacterial cultured, the experiments and regression analysis were conducted by Box-Behnken design in this study, and a model was established to predict the influence of glucose (9-11 g·L−1), casein hydrolysate (15-17 g·L−1) and glutamate (6.5-7.5 mg·L−1) on viable counts of L. bulgaricus and. The results showed that the glucose, 9.5 g·L−1; casein hydrolysate, 15.5 g·L−1; glutamate, 7.0mg·L−1, the number of viable bacteria of L. bulgaricus could reach (2.95±0.07) ×109, which was very similar to the predicted value of the model of 3.00×109 cfu·mL−1, indicating that the optimized conditions and models used were feasible and effective. The optimized medium components can improve the viable counts of bacteria which are useful from its application in industrial production.
Effect of Fe3O4 and TiO2 Nanoparticles on Catalase Activity and β-Carotene Content at Pigmented Yeast Strain Rhodotorula gracilis
Authors: Usatîi Agafia , Beșliu Alina , Efremova Nadejda 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The properties of nanoparticles have been used in a wide range of potential applications in food industry, medicine, microbial biotechnology, cosmetics, environmental production. Research results of evaluation of the effect of Fe3O4 and TiO2 nanoparticles applicated in large concentration limits on some parameters of pigmented yeast strain Rhodotorula gracilis CNMN-Y-30 are presented in this paper. It was established that nanoparticles selected for study caused toxic effects on β-caroten accumulation and activity of antioxidant enzyme catalase depending on concentration and nanostructure. The strong correlation between concentration of nanoparticles and evaluated components has been revealed at studied yeast strain. Coefficients of correlation varied in limits R2 = 0.623... 0.951. For the first time, the determination of β-carotene accumulation and catalase activity rate as functional tests for estimation of toxicity of nanoparticles for pigmented yeast strain Rhodotorula gracilis was effectuated. Thus, it was established that adaptive response of yeast strain to the presence of Fe3O4 and TiO2 nanoparticles has been manifested by modification of the processes of β-carotene biosythesis and catalase activity.
Development of Texturized Vegetable Protein from Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) and African Oil Bean Seed [Pentaclethrama crophylla (Benth)]: Optimization Approach
Authors: Arueya Gibson. L. , Owosen Bamidele. S. , Olatoye Kazeem. K. 
Published: August 2017

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As part of measures to combat protein shortages in form of meat analogues, extrusion processing conditions for the development of Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP) from under-utilized sources (Lima bean and African oil bean seed) are analysed. Optimum parameters for processing were established as being: barrel temperature (92.45°C), screw speed (101.48 rpm), feed moisture (59.63%) and African oil bean seed protein concentrates (AOBSPC) of 1%. Concentrations of essential amino-acids were also found to be significant (0.90-7.3%) with a near absence of anti-nutritional factors (0.0022–1.0008) g/kg. Sensory evaluation showed that TVP5 (100% LBPC) compared favourably with the control sample (cooked meat) in overall acceptability. An Acceptable and nutritious meat analogue had been developed.
Application of organic waste material overgrown with Trichoderma atroviride as a control strategy for Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Chalara thielavioides in soil
Authors: Kowalska Beata , Smolińska Urszula , Szczech Magdalena , Winciorek Jolanta 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe effect of granulated organic waste material overgrown withTrichoderma atrovirideTRS25 on the survival ofSclerotinia sclerotiorumandChalara thielavioidesin the soil was investigated. Application of this material into the soil at a dosage of 1% (w/v) reduced the survival ofS. sclerotiorumsclerotia to almost zero after 2 months of incubation. The sclerotia were parasitized byT. atroviridefungus multiplied on granulates. The detrimental effect of granulates onCh. thielavioideswas observed after 4 months of incubation. The granulates, withTrichodermaand without the fungus, caused a decrease of the pathogen population in soil.Trichoderma atrovirideintroduced into the soil as a conidia suspension did not decrease the amount ofCh. thielavioidesbut the fungus parasitizedS. sclerotiorumsclerotia. After the addition of granulated waste material, an increase of bacteria, especially thePseudomonasgroup in the soil was observed.
Isolation, characterization and toxicity of native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates from different hosts and habitats in Iran
Authors: Ghassemi-Kahrizeh Akbar , Khoramnezhad Ayda , Talaei-Hassanloui Reza 
Published: August 2017

AbstractBacillus thuringiensisis a Gram-positive, aerobic, facultative anaerobic and endospore-forming bacterium. Different strains of this species have the ability to produce parasporal crystalline inclusions which are toxic to larvae of different insect orders and other invertebrates and cause rapid death of the host. To determine the importance of this species in microbial control, we collected native strains and studied their virulence on the diamondback moth,Plutella xylostella. More than 148 samples were collected from Alborz, Guilan and Mazandaran Provinces. Experimental samples, including soil samples from forests, fruit gardens, agricultural fields, diseased and dead larvae, were transferred to a laboratory in sterile plastic containers. For evaluatingB. thuringiensisisolates virulence, a cabbage leaf dip method with 106cell · ml−1concentration of various Bt isolates was applied to diamondback moths. Larval mortality was recorded 72 h after treatment. Based on bioassay results, all isolates were classified into three high, medium and low virulence groups. Protein level characterization based on the SDS-PAGE gel analysis showed that two isolates from a high virulence group have proteins of high molecular masses of 121 and 109 kDa. Results revealed that there is a positive correlation between protein masses and virulence of isolates. In addition, this research introduced nine strains that are highly toxic toP. xylostellaand would be valuable as insecticidal agents for controlling lepidopteran pests.
Susceptibility of olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae) pupae to entomopathogenic nematodes
Authors: Torrini Giulia , Mazza Giuseppe , Benvenuti Claudia , Roversi Pio Federico 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The olive fruit fly Bactrocera oleae is one of the most serious and economically damaging insects worldwide, affecting the quality and quantity of both olive oil and table olives. Laboratory bioassays were conducted for the first time to evaluate the susceptibility of B. oleae pupae to two entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) species, Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora. The nematodes tested caused pupal mortality of 62.5% and 40.6%, respectively. The most noteworthy result was obtained with S. carpocapsae which was able to infect 21.9% of the emerged adults. Since this tephritid fly spent several months in the soil as pupa, the use of EPNs could be a promising method to control this pest.
The Influence of the Geometrical Parameters for Stress Distribution in Wire Raceway Slewing Bearing
Authors: Gunia Dominik , Smolnicki Tadeusz 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
This paper presents the current study of the distribution of stresses for four-point contact wire race ball bearing. The main aim of this article is to define the most important geometrical rules in a wire-race bearing. The results for bearings of different geometrical parameters are presented. In the study, one also estimates the distribution of internal pressure in particular bearing elements.
Study of Conjugate Heat Transfer in Electromagnetic Liquid Metal Dream Pipe
Authors: Puvaneswari P. , Shailendhra K. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The combined effect of conjugation, external magnetic field and oscillation on the enhancement of heat transfer in the laminar flow of liquid metals between parallel plate channels is analyzed. In order to make our results useful to the design engineers, we have considered here only the wall materials that are widely employed in liquid metal heat exchangers. Indeed, all the results obtained through this mathematical investigation are in excellent agreement with the available experimental results. The effective thermal diffusivity κe is increased by 3 · 106 times due to oscillation and that the heat flux as high as 1.5 · 1010 (W/m2) can be achieved. Based on our investigation, we have recommended the best choice of liquid metal heat carrier, wall material and its optimum thickness along with the optimum value of the frequency to maximize the heat transfer rate. At the optimum frequency, by choosing a wall of high thermal conductivity and optimum thickness, an increase of 19.98% in κe can be achieved. Our results are directly relevant to the design of a heat transfer device known as electromagnetic dream pipe which is a very recent development.