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Effect of ZnO/MgO ratio on the crystallization and optical properties of spinel opaque glazes
Authors: Cai Jingpei , Lu Ming , Guan Kang , Li Weixiong , He Fan , Chen Peng , Peng Cheng , Rao Pinggen , Wu Jianqing 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe effect of the ZnO/MgO ratio on the crystallization and optical properties of glass‐ceramic glazes from the SiO2–Al2O3–ZnO–MgO–CaO–K2O–Na2O–B2O3system was studied. The glazes with different ZnO/MgO ratios were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, X‐ray powder diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis and a spectrophotometer. The results reveal that the A glaze without ZnO content contains forsterite and sapphirine. The B and C glazes with intermediate ZnO/MgO ratio contain enstatite and spinel solid solution. The D to F glazes with higher ZnO/MgO ratio crystallize spinel solid solution as the only crystalline phase. The amount of spinel solid solution, lightness values (L*), gloss values and the reflectance of the studied glazes increase with the ZnO/MgO ratio.
Unhealthy fear: Influence of general health on fear of crime
Authors: Chadee Derek , Sooknanan Grace , Williams Diana 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe current study proposed general health as a predictor of fear of crime with risk perception and general fear as mediating factors. Data were collected from a randomly selected household sample using face to face interviews (n = 300) and utilizing the following scales: general health, general fear, fear of crime, and perceived risk of victimization. Findings confirm hypothesis that persons with low general health will experience higher fear of crime, a relationship mediated by both general fear and perceived risk of victimization. A significant gender difference was observed with general fear significantly mediating relationship for females, and risk of perceived victimization mediating for males. Implications of findings are discussed in the context of previous and future research.
Generalization of a lumped parameters model using fractional derivatives applied to rice hydration
Authors: Nicolin Douglas Junior , Balbinoti Thaisa Carvalho Volpe , Jorge Regina Maria Matos , Jorge Luiz Mario de Matos 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThis study presents a generalization of a lumped parameters model through the use of fractional derivatives of arbitrary order. The conventional model has an analytical solution in terms of exponential function. However, when applied to kinetic data on moisture absorption in rice grains, its performance was worse when compared to the proposed generalized model. The results were analyzed for four hydration temperatures. Despite the similarity of the mass transfer coefficients for both models, the proposed generalization provided a statistically significant improvement in prediction of moisture values in relation to time and process temperature.Practical applicationsThe model proposed in this paper is applicable in describing the hydration kinetics of rice which is an important step in parboiling process, for instance. The simplicity of the analytical solution of the model and the improvement of its prediction capability makes the presented approach useful to project of equipment intended to process rice.
Effects of essential oils on the survival of Salmonella Enteritidis and Listeria monocytogenes on fresh Atlantic salmons (Salmo salar) during storage at 2 ± 1 °C
Authors: Tosun Şehnaz Yasemin , Üçok Alakavuk Didem , Ulusoy Şafak , Erkan Nuray 
Published: November 2017

AbstractIn this study, the effects of coriander, garlic, rosemary, and orange peel oils on the survival of Salmonella Enteritidis and Listeria monocytogenes were examined 2 ± 1 °C during storage of inoculated fresh Atlantic salmon samples (96 hr). At the end of storage population decrease in Salmonella Enteritidis was significantly lower (p < .05) in the essential oil groups compared with control group. Salmonella Enteritidis count of rosemary oil treated group was higher than (p < .05) other groups (coriander, garlic, and orange peel oils) at the end of storage. Essential oils decreased the population of L. monocytogenes while the population in untreated samples were higher at the end of storage period (p < .05). Results of this study indicated that treatment of salmon fish samples with essential oils may be an effective natural antimicrobial application to control Salmonella Enteritidis and L. monocytogenes.Practical applicationsIn the present study, it was concluded that essential oils had an antimicrobial effect Salmonella Enteritidis and Listeria monocytogenes. Use of essential oils during storage of fish or fish products may play an important role against Salmonella Enteritidis and L. monocytogenes. Essential oils are easily applicable and a cheaper method. The results of this experiment propose that addition of essential oils to fish flesh can be recommended to seafood processors and fish market retailers.
Intraneural perineuriomas: diagnostic value of magnetic resonance neurography
Authors: León Cejas Luciana , Binaghi Daniela , Socolovsky Mariano , Dubrovsky Alberto , Pirra Laura , Marchesoni Cintia , Pardal Ana , Monges Soledad , Peretti Gabriela , Taratuto Ana L. , Lubinieki Fabiana , Reisin Ricardo 
Published: November 2017

AbstractIntraneural perineurioma (IP) is an under‐recognized hypertrophic peripheral nerve tumor. It affects young patients involving frequently the sciatic nerve and its branches and presents with a progressive, painless and predominantly motor deficit. Magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) is a useful tool to localize the lesion, evaluate its extension, and discriminate between different etiologies. We reviewed the clinical records of 11 patients with pathologically confirm IP. Eight patients were males with mean age 19 years. Initial complains were unilateral steppage (seven patients), bilateral steppage (one patient), unilateral gastrocnemius wasting (one patient), unilateral thigh atrophy (one patient), and unilateral hand weakness (one patient). Nine patients had mild painless sensory loss. Examinations revealed involvement of sciatic nerve extending into the peroneal nerve (eight patients), posterior tibial nerve (one patient), radial nerve (one patient), and femoral nerve (one patient). MRN revealed enlargement of the affected nerve isointense on T1‐weighted, hyperintense on T2 fat‐saturated images, and with avid enhancement on post‐contrast imaging. In all patients, a nerve biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. MRN allows early and non‐invasive identification of this tumor and is a key tool providing localization and differential diagnosis in patients with slowly progressive focal neuropathies.
Comparison of effacement curve with dilatation curve for prediction of labor progression
Authors: Agah Jila , Baghani Roya , Nazarzadeh Milad , Borna Sedigheh 
Published: November 2017

AbstractAimThis study was conducted to evaluate the ability of the effacement curve to predict fetal descent by comparing it to dilatation in order to improve the accuracy of the current partogram.MethodWe conducted an observational study of women who were admitted for vaginal delivery at Mobini Hospital, Sabzevar, Iran in 2015. During labor, dilatation and effacement were plotted in different graphs and then their association with fetal descent was separately evaluated and compared. This assessment was performed in two groups: primipara and multipara.ResultsFrom 1750 individuals, 503 primiparous and 512 multiparous women were eligible for the study. An adjusted generalized estimating equations multivariable model showed both dilatation and effacement had a significant relationship with fetal descent either in primipara or multipara. In primipara, the prediction value of effacement equalled dilatation (β,eff 0.29, P < 0.001; β,dil 0.30, P < 0.001). In multipara, the prediction value of effacement was obviously higher than dilatation (β,eff 0.45, P < 0.001; β,dil 0.27, P < 0.001). The strength of effacement to predict labor in multipara was clearly greater than in primipara (β,eff 0.45 and β,eff 0.29, respectively). The strength of dilatation to predict labor in multipara was comparable to primipara (β,dil 0.27 and β,dil: 0.30, respectively).ConclusionsRegarding the acceptable predictive value of effacement, we believe considering effacement, dilatation and station curves altogether can improve the power of the existing partogram for the assessment of labor progression and detection of failure to progress.
Uterine metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma under molecular target therapy with epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Shibata Mayu , Shizu Masato , Watanabe Kazuko , Takeda Akihiro 
Published: November 2017

AbstractA 63‐year‐old woman presented with abnormal vaginal bleeding. Her disease history was significant, and included advanced lung adenocarcinoma with a deletion mutation in exon 19 of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene, which was managed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy, followed by molecular targeted therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) for a two‐year period. Contrast‐enhanced computed tomography showed the enlargement of a previously suspicious myoma node, with peripheral enhancement. Hemorrhagic necrosis was also observed on magnetic resonance imaging. Transabdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo‐oophorectomy showed solitary intramyometrial metastatic lung adenocarcinoma with a second‐site T790M gatekeeper mutation in exon 20 of the EGFR gene. In conclusion, uterine metastasis from lung adenocarcinoma can present a diagnostic challenge. The possibility of lung cancer metastasis should be considered when a uterine mass increases in size during treatment. Molecular analysis of the EGFR gene to detect mutations could provide useful information for planning the treatment strategy.
Stakeholder Perspectives on Optimizing Communication in a School‐Centered Asthma Program
Authors: Snieder Hylke M. , Nickels Sarah , Gleason Melanie , McFarlane Arthur , Szefler Stanley J. , Allison Mandy A. 
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACTBACKGROUNDSchool‐centered asthma programs (SAPs) can be an effective intervention to improve asthma control for underserved populations but little is known about how key stakeholders communicate within these programs. Therefore, our aim was to identify key components of effective communication in a SAP.METHODSPrimary care providers (PCPs), parents and school nurses associated with a SAP in Denver, Colorado participated in interviews and focus groups about their views on effective communication. Interview and focus group guides were developed using an appreciative inquiry approach and transcripts were analyzed via an iterative coding approach.RESULTSWe conducted 3 focus groups with school nurses (N = 13), interviews with parents (N = 12) and PCPs (N = 10). Stakeholders identified multiple themes that enable communication, namely personal relationships, clear roles, integration of technology, adequate resources, and accessibility.CONCLUSIONSCommunication in SAPs is most effective when there are clearly delineated roles with the school being the focal point for education and monitoring of asthmatic students and PCPs being the focal point for diagnosis and changes in care. Communication should take place using modern technology that is integrated into existing workflow. Information sharing is most likely to be successful if there is deliberate relationship building.
Addressing the Antinomy Between Health Education and Health Literacy in Advancing Personal Health and Public Health Outcomes
Authors: Belcastro Philip A. , Ramsaroop‐Hansen Hardaye 
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACTBACKGROUNDHealth literacy evolved from a standard of English language proficiency designed to promote patient compliance into an inferential for promoting positive health decision‐making and health outcomes. In turn, the United States relegated health literacy as a national strategy to improve personal health and health care outcomes as well as reduce national health care expenditures.METHODSWe reviewed the literature to assess the empirical research about health literacy and health behavior and health status outcomes.RESULTSThere is a paucity of empirical research supporting health literacy's capacity to improve personal health behavior or health outcomes. We submit that the process of acquiring scientifically valid health knowledge partnered with the skills for informed health decision‐making as well as motivation to foster positive health behaviors and health outcomes is that of health education, and not that inferred by health literacy competency.CONCLUSIONSWe recommend that comprehensive school health education serve as the standard for advancing personal health and health outcomes. We recommend that elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions be charged with the objective to provide comprehensive school health education intervention to advance personal health, community health, and concomitantly moderate national health care expenditures.
Health as a Predictor of Students' Academic Achievement: A 3‐Level Longitudinal Study of Finnish Adolescents
Authors: Minkkinen Jaana , Lindfors Pirjo , Kinnunen Jaana , Finell Eerika , Vainikainen Mari‐Pauliina , Karvonen Sakari , Rimpelä Arja 
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACTBACKGROUNDStudies have shown a relationship between students' health and their academic achievements, but whether health of classmates and schoolmates impacts individual students' school achievement is less known. We studied these effects on students in lower secondary school in Finland.METHODSStudents (seventh grade, age 12‐13 years, N = 7779, 123 schools, 565 classes) participated in a classroom survey measuring health (externalizing and internalizing problems, daily health complaints, and long‐term illness) and academic achievement. Academic achievement when leaving school (15‐16 years) was obtained from the Finnish national application register on upper secondary education. Three‐level (student, class, and school) multilevel regression analyses were executed.RESULTSAll health variables predicted academic achievement at leaving school at the student level and externalizing and internalizing problems at the class level; better health predicted better achievement. Students' health at the school level was not related to academic achievement. The effect of class‐level health on academic achievement was as strong as the effect of student‐level health.CONCLUSIONBoth student and classmates' health at the beginning of lower secondary school contribute to academic achievement when leaving school.
Primary stabilisation for tail avulsion in 15 cats
Authors: Caraty J. , Hassoun R. , Meheust P. 
Published: November 2017

ObjectivesTo evaluate the effects of a primary tail stabilisation technique in relieving pain and supporting nerve recovery in cats that have lost voluntary motor function and pain sensation in the tail without caudal nerve transection.Materials and MethodsRetrospective review of medical records and preoperative diagnostic tests, including clinical examination results and tail radiographs of cats suffering from tail avulsion with loss of pain perception in the tail between 2009 and 2015. Cats with open tail fracture, tail wounds that necessitated an amputation or caudal nerve root transection were excluded. Tail reconstruction was performed, after surgical exploration, with two nylon sutures.ResultsFifteen cats were included, all of which had lost voluntary motor function in the tail and 8 of 15 were urinary incontinent. After surgery, 11 cats recovered voluntary tail function and pain sensation within 14 to 90 days (mean 39 days). Five of the eight previously incontinent cats recovered urinary continence within a month of surgery.
Clinical SignificanceThe reported method of primary tail stabilisation is associated with recovery of lost function in the majority of cats presenting with tail avulsions, loss of pain sensation in the tail but without caudal nerve root transection. A comparison study is required to determine whether these results are superior to conservative management.
Prepregnancy liver enzyme levels and risk of preeclampsia in a subsequent pregnancy: A population‐based cohort study
Authors: Cho Geum Joon , Kim Ho Yeon , Park Jong Heon , Ahn Ki‐Hoon , Hong Soon‐Cheol , Oh Min‐Jeong , Kim Hai‐Joong 
Published: November 2017

AbstractBackground & AimsPreeclampsia is a serious multisystemic disorder leading to maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes. However, little is known about the early markers of this disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between prepregnancy liver function and the development of preeclampsia.MethodsWe enrolled 192 571 Korean women who had their first delivery between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2014, and had undergone a national health screening examination through the National Health Insurance Corporation during 1‐2 years before delivery.ResultsPreeclampsia developed in 3973 (2.0%) women. The rate of development of preeclampsia was higher in women with abnormal prepregnancy liver enzyme levels than in those with normal liver enzyme levels before pregnancy. On multivariate analysis, women with abnormal alanine aminotransferase level before pregnancy had a 1.21‐fold increased risk of developing preeclampsia than those with normal alanine aminotransferase level before pregnancy, after adjusting for age, family history of hypertension, hepatitis B virus carrier status, smoking, alcohol status, prepregnancy body mass index and blood pressure. Prepregnancy γ‐glutamyltransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels were not associated with the risk of preeclampsia development.ConclusionAbnormal prepregnancy alanine aminotransferase level was associated with the development of preeclampsia in a subsequent pregnancy. Further studies are needed to evaluate whether early intervention for liver function before pregnancy can decrease the risk of preeclampsia.
Dietary therapies for functional bowel symptoms: Recent advances, challenges, and future directions
Authors: Tuck C. J. , Vanner S. J. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractBackgroundFunctional gastrointestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and quiescent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cause significant morbidity and a reduction in quality of life. Multiple dietary therapies are now available to treat these symptoms, but supporting evidence for many is limited. In addition to a further need for studies demonstrating efficacy and mechanism of action of dietary therapies, the risk of nutritional inadequacy, alterations to the microbiome and changes in quality of life are key concerns requiring elucidation. Identifying predictors of response to dietary therapy is an important goal as management could be tailored to the individual to target specific dietary components, and thereby reduce the level of dietary restriction necessary.PurposeThis review discusses the available dietary therapies to treat symptoms in patients with IBS and patients with quiescent IBD suffering from IBS symptoms, with the aim to understand where current dietary evidence lies and how to move forward in dietary research in this field.
Unusual case of Pilomatrixomas with myotonic dystrophy
Authors: Ajao Hakeem , Carter Lachlan , Chengot Preetha 
Published: November 2017

AbstractA 40‐year‐old female Caucasian patient presented at the Oral and Maxillo‐facial clinic Leeds Dental Institute with a 12‐month history of multiple firm nodules in the left scalp, right temple and right posterior neck, eight in number. The patient also suffers from myotonic dystrophy and hypothyroidism. Excisional biopsy reveal circumscribed nodules composed of varying proportions of basaloid cells, eosinophilic ghost cells in the central part, calcifications and foreign body‐type giant cells. The appearances are entirely in keeping with Pilomatrixoma.
Upstream kinases of plant SnRKs are involved in salt stress tolerance
Authors: Barajas‐Lopez Juan de Dios , Moreno Jose Ramon , Gamez‐Arjona Francisco M. , Pardo Jose M. , Punkkinen Matleena , Zhu Jian‐Kang , Quintero Francisco J. , Fujii Hiroaki 
Published: November 2017

SummarySucrose non‐fermenting 1‐related protein kinases (SnRKs) are important for plant growth and stress responses. This family has three clades: SnRK1, SnRK2 and SnRK3. Although plant SnRKs are thought to be activated by upstream kinases, the overall mechanism remains obscure. Geminivirus Rep‐Interacting Kinase (GRIK)1 and GRIK2 phosphorylate SnRK1s, which are involved in sugar/energy sensing, and the grik1‐1 grik2‐1 double mutant shows growth retardation under regular growth conditions. In this study, we established another Arabidopsis mutant line harbouring a different allele of gene GRIK1 (grik1‐2 grik2‐1) that grows similarly to the wild‐type, enabling us to evaluate the function of GRIKs under stress conditions. In the grik1‐2 grik2‐1 double mutant, phosphorylation of SnRK1.1 was reduced, but not eliminated, suggesting that the grik1‐2 mutation is a weak allele. In addition to high sensitivity to glucose, the grik1‐2 grik2‐1 mutant was sensitive to high salt, indicating that GRIKs are also involved in salinity signalling pathways. Salt Overly Sensitive (SOS)2, a member of the SnRK3 subfamily, is a critical mediator of the response to salinity. GRIK1 phosphorylated SOS2 in vitro, resulting in elevated kinase activity of SOS2. The salt tolerance of sos2 was restored to normal levels by wild‐type SOS2, but not by a mutated form of SOS2 lacking the T168 residue phosphorylated by GRIK1. Activation of SOS2 by GRIK1 was also demonstrated in a reconstituted system in yeast. Our results indicate that GRIKs phosphorylate and activate SnRK1 and other members of the SnRK3 family, and that they play important roles in multiple signalling pathways in vivo.
Accuracy of 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging using detection of fiber loss and a visual analog scale for diagnosing partial and complete cranial cruciate ligament ruptures in dogs
Authors: Fazio Constance G. , Muir Peter , Schaefer Susan L. , Waller Kenneth R. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractCanine cranial cruciate ligament rupture is often bilateral and asymmetrical, ranging from partial to complete rupture. The purpose of our diagnostic accuracy study was to assess the accuracy of 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detection of fiber loss and use of a visual analog scale in the diagnosis of complete versus partial cranial cruciate ligament rupture in 28 clinical dogs with unilateral complete rupture and contralateral partial rupture. Three Tesla MRI was performed on 56 stifles using sagittal sequences (T2‐weighted fast spin echo with fat saturation, proton density fast spin echo, and T2‐weighted 3D fast spin echo CUBE). Two MRI observers assessed the cranial cruciate ligament for fiber loss and completed a visual analog scale. The MRI data were compared to arthroscopy and clinical status. Accuracy classifying partial or complete rupture was assessed using receiver operating characteristic analysis. Compared to arthroscopy, for complete cranial cruciate ligament rupture, sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of MRI detection of fiber loss were 0.78, 0.50–0.60, and 0.68–0.71, respectively, and, for partial tears, specificity was 1.00. An MRI visual analog scale score ≥79 was indicative of complete cranial cruciate ligament rupture (sensitivity 0.72–0.94 and specificity 0.71–0.84). Using a visual analog scale cut‐point ≥79, observers achieved good accuracy discriminating clinical status of partial or complete cranial cruciate ligament rupture (area under the curve 0.87–0.93). MRI evaluation for fiber loss and use of a visual analog scale are specific in stifles with clinically stable partial cranial cruciate ligament rupture. In stifles with clinically unstable complete cranial cruciate ligament rupture, both MRI tests are sensitive though not specific compared to arthroscopy. As a diagnostic imaging method, MRI may help guide treatment in patients with cranial cruciate ligament damage, particularly for stable partial rupture.