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Mobile phone messaging for illicit drug and alcohol dependence: A systematic review of the literature
Authors: Tofighi Babak , Nicholson Joseph M. , McNeely Jennifer , Muench Frederick , Lee Joshua D. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractIssues. Mobile phone use has increased dramatically and concurrent with rapid developments in mobile phone‐based health interventions. The integration of text messaging interventions promises to optimise the delivery of care for persons with substance dependence with minimal disruption to clinical workflows. We conducted a systematic review to assess the acceptability, feasibility and clinical impact of text messaging interventions for persons with illicit drug and alcohol dependence. Approach. Studies were required to evaluate the use of text messaging as an intervention for persons who met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition criterion for a diagnosis of illicit drug and/or alcohol dependence. Authors searched for articles published to date in MEDLINE (pubmed.gov), the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, Google Scholar and PsychINFO. Key Findings. Eleven articles met the search criteria for this review and support the acceptability and feasibility of text messaging interventions for addressing illicit drug and alcohol dependence. Most studies demonstrated improved clinical outcomes, medication adherence and engagement with peer support groups. Text messaging interventions also intervened on multiple therapeutic targets such as appointment attendance, motivation, self‐efficacy, relapse prevention and social support. Implications. Suggestions for future research are described, including intervention design features, clinician contact, privacy measures and integration of behaviour change theories. Conclusion. Text messaging interventions offer a feasible platform to address a range of substances (i.e. alcohol, methamphetamine, heroin and alcohol), and there is increasing evidence supporting further larger‐scale studies. [Tofighi B, Nicholson JM, McNeely J, Muench F, Lee JD. Mobile phone messaging for illicit drug and alcohol dependence: A systematic review of the literature. Drug Alcohol Rev 2017;36:477‐491]
Return Time Leniency in Online Retail: A Signaling Theory Perspective on Buying Outcomes
Authors: Rao Shashank , Lee Kang Bok , Connelly Brian , Iyengar Deepak 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRACTMerchandise return policies (MRPs) have long been an important area of interest for operations and supply chain management researchers, who have identified some key advantages and disadvantages of offering comprehensive and convenient return policies. However, there is a lack of rigorous scholarship on one key dimension of MRPs—return time leniency. Understood as the amount of time that buyers have within which to return purchased items, return time leniency is often considered one of the leading indicators of a retailer's MRP friendliness. In the current study, we extend prior work on MRPs by introducing a signaling theory perspective to return time leniency. This allows us to develop a more nuanced interpretation of the underlying economics associated with extending the window of time during which returns are accepted. We do so by positioning our study in a retail context where such issues are highly important to consumers—online retail.
Variable sensory perception in autism
Authors: Haigh Sarah M. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractAutism is associated with sensory and cognitive abnormalities. Individuals with autism generally show normal or superior early sensory processing abilities compared to healthy controls, but deficits in complex sensory processing. In the current opinion paper, it will be argued that sensory abnormalities impact cognition by limiting the amount of signal that can be used to interpret and interact with environment. There is a growing body of literature showing that individuals with autism exhibit greater trial‐to‐trial variability in behavioural and cortical sensory responses. If multiple sensory signals that are highly variable are added together to process more complex sensory stimuli, then this might destabilise later perception and impair cognition. Methods to improve sensory processing have shown improvements in more general cognition. Studies that specifically investigate differences in sensory trial‐to‐trial variability in autism, and the potential changes in variability before and after treatment, could ascertain if trial‐to‐trial variability is a good mechanism to target for treatment in autism.
Understanding low radiation background biology through controlled evolution experiments
Authors: Lampe Nathanael , Breton Vincent , Sarramia David , Sime‐Ngando Télesphore , Biron David G. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractBiological experiments conducted in underground laboratories over the last decade have shown that life can respond to relatively small changes in the radiation background in unconventional ways. Rapid changes in cell growth, indicative of hormetic behaviour and long‐term inheritable changes in antioxidant regulation have been observed in response to changes in the radiation background that should be almost undetectable to cells. Here, we summarize the recent body of underground experiments conducted to date, and outline potential mechanisms (such as cell signalling, DNA repair and antioxidant regulation) that could mediate the response of cells to low radiation backgrounds. We highlight how multigenerational studies drawing on methods well established in studying evolutionary biology are well suited for elucidating these mechanisms, especially given these changes may be mediated by epigenetic pathways. Controlled evolution experiments with model organisms, conducted in underground laboratories, can highlight the short‐ and long‐term differences in how extremely low‐dose radiation environments affect living systems, shining light on the extent to which epimutations caused by the radiation background propagate through the population. Such studies can provide a baseline for understanding the evolutionary responses of microorganisms to ionizing radiation, and provide clues for understanding the higher radiation environments around uranium mines and nuclear disaster zones, as well as those inside nuclear reactors.
How Well Do U.S. High School Students Achieve in Spanish When Compared to Native Spanish Speakers?
Authors: Sparks Richard L. , Luebbers Julie , Castañeda Martha E. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractForeign language educators have developed measures to assess the proficiency of U.S. high school learners. Most have compared language learners to clearly defined criteria for proficiency in the language (criterion‐referenced assessment) or to the performance of other monolingual English speakers (norm‐referenced assessment). In this study, the performance of monolingual English students enrolled in first‐ (n = 293), second‐ (n = 268), and third‐year (n = 51) high school Spanish courses on the Batería III Woodcock‐Muñoz Pruebas de aprovechamiento was compared to that of native Spanish speakers, which was normed with native Spanish speakers. Findings showed that after two years of high school Spanish, U.S. students’ achievement in Spanish word decoding and spelling was similar to that of native Spanish speakers in the fifth to sixth grades, and their performance in Spanish reading comprehension, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and writing was below that of the average native Spanish speaker in first grade. Third‐year students’ achievement was somewhat stronger, although more similar to than different from that of the second‐year students despite the added instructional time. The results are discussed in light of the U.S. social context in which monolingual English students learn to speak and comprehend a language at the same time as they are learning to read and write the language.
SUN: Short‐Lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache Attacks
Authors: Cohen Anna 
Published: May 2017

PremiseShort‐lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUN) are part of the group of primary headaches called trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs). They are characterized by unilateral attacks of pain with associated ipsilateral cranial autonomic symptoms.ProblemRecently the classification of these attacks has changed, to incorporate the different types of autonomic symptoms such as conjunctival injection and tearing (or lack thereof). Previously considered to be rare and rather refractory to treatment, there is an increasing awareness of this syndrome and the therapeutic possibilities.DiscussionThis article discusses the clinical aspects of the syndrome, pathophysiology, current, and future treatments.
YBa2Cu3O7‐δ superconductor bulks composited by Y2BaCuO5 nanoparticles derived from homogeneous nucleation catastrophe
Authors: Liu Yan , Pan Bin , Li Zhi , Xiang Hui , Qian Jun , Du Gehai , Huang Simin , Yao Xin , Izumi Mitsuru , Wang Ying 
Published: May 2017

AbstractThe refinement of Y2BaCuO5 (Y211) particles is a matter of significant importance in fabricating high‐performance YBa2Cu3O7‐δ (Y123) superconductor bulks by top‐seeded melt growth (TSMG). However, coarsening and epitaxial growth naturally occur to the preexisting Y211 grains in the conventional process, causing an unwanted size enlargement. Here, for the first time, we report a novel TSMG approach in which instead of Y211, modified precursor powders (MPP, Y2O3, and Ba2Cu3Ox) were employed. As a result, massive numbers of Y211 nanoparticles were derived from the homogeneous nucleation catastrophe through peritectic solidification of Y2O3+Bax‐Cuy‐O→Y211. Correspondingly, superior property of trapped field was achieved from the MPP‐processed bulk.
Equilibrium Real Interest Rates and Secular Stagnation: An Empirical Analysis for Euro Area Member Countries
Authors: Belke Ansgar , Klose Jens 
Published: May 2017

AbstractIs secular stagnation – a period of persistently lower growth such as that seen following the financial crisis of 2008–09 – a valid concern for euro‐area countries? We tackle this question using the well‐established Laubach‐Williams model to estimate the unobservable equilibrium real interest rate and compare it to the actual real rate. In light of the considerable increase in heterogeneity among EU member countries since the beginning of the financial crisis, we apply our approach to 12 euro‐area countries to provide country‐level answers to the question of secular stagnation. The presence of secular stagnation in a number of euro‐area countries has important implications for ECB decision‐making (such as, voting power in the Governing Council) and EU governance. Our results indicate that secular stagnation is not a significant threat to most euro‐area countries, with one possible exception: Greece.
Practitioner Review: The effects of atypical antipsychotics and mood stabilisers in the treatment of depressive symptoms in paediatric bipolar disorder
Authors: Atkin Tobias , Nuñez Nicolas , Gobbi Gabriella 
Published: May 2017

BackgroundThe management of depressive and mixed symptoms in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder (BD) remains a matter of debate. The goal of this review is, thus, to systematically examine the impact of atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) and mood stabilisers in the treatment of bipolar depression and/or mixed states.MethodsA literature search was conducted for studies assessing the efficacy of pharmacological treatments for bipolar disorder type I, type II and not otherwise specified with a recent depressive, mixed or manic episode (with depressive symptoms) following DSM‐IV criteria in children and adolescents as either acute or maintenance treatment. The databases searched were PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar and Tripdatabase, as well as ClinicalTrials.gov. The search was limited to clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta‐analyses and open‐label trials published in the English language between the years 2000 and 2015. Sixty clinical studies were found assessing the efficacy of mood stabilisers and AAPs in paediatric BD. Fifteen studies were not included in the primary analysis because they did not assess depressive symptomology/include scores on rating scales of depressive symptoms (Online Supplementary Material).ResultsThere is sufficient evidence for a Grade A recommendation of the use of olanzapine plus fluoxetine at reducing depressive symptoms in bipolar depression and of quetiapine at high doses for depressive symptoms occurring during mixed episodes. Importantly, even though monotherapy with aripiprazole, risperidone, valproate and lithium was effective at controlling mania, these drugs were not effective at reducing depressive symptoms (level A evidence for nonrecommendation).ConclusionsThese results mostly overlap with the approved treatments for bipolar depression in adults.
Parents’ experiences of caring for preterm infants after discharge with grandmothers as their main support
Authors: Adama Esther Abena , Bayes Sara , Sundin Deborah 
Published: May 2017

Aims and objectivesTo explore parents of preterm infants’ experiences of caring for their preterm infants with the grandmother as their primary support after discharge.BackgroundPreterm delivery is the major cause of high neonatal mortality in sub‐Saharan Africa. There is poor neonatal health outcome in the Ghanaian community with some illnesses culturally classified as not‐for‐hospital. In the community, grandmothers or older women provide support for new parents and decide treatment options for sick infants. However, there is paucity of research on how parents of preterm infants experience this support in the Ghanaian community.MethodQualitative narrative inquiry methodology was used. Face‐to‐face interviews using semi‐structured interview guide were used to collect data from 21 mothers and nine fathers. Participant observation and field notes were used to complement interview data. Thematic content analysis of data within the three‐dimensional narrative space was employed. Analysis focussed on the relationship of time, place, person and cultural practices affecting the care of preterm infants in the community.ResultsThree themes emerged from the data, namely (i) Grandmother's prescriptions, (ii) Fighting for the well‐being of the infant and (iii) Being in a confused state. Cultural practices mainly initiated by grandmothers resulted in adverse health problems for preterm infants and disruption in parents’ mental health.ConclusionAs grandmothers perform their traditional role of supporting new parents to care for preterm infants after discharge, they give both positive and negative advice which can adversely affect the health of vulnerable preterm infants in the community.Relevance to clinical practiceGrandmothers are the main support providers of parents of preterm infants after neonatal unit discharge. Nurses should identify and include grandmothers in predischarge education in order to equip them to render appropriate support to parents and preterm infants.
Prevalence and characteristics of complementary and alternative medicine use by Australian children
Authors: Frawley Jane E , Anheyer Dennis , Davidson Sandy , Jackson Debra 
Published: May 2017

AimThis study was conducted to evaluate the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among Australian children within the previous 12 months.MethodsParents with children up to the age of 18 years were recruited from online parenting groups. Questions addressed demographic factors, socio‐economic status, conventional health service use, including vaccination status and use of CAM.ResultsA total of 149 parents responded to the study of which 73.8% (n = 110) had taken their child to visit a CAM practitioner or given their child a CAM product in the previous 12 months. The two most frequently visited CAM practitioners were naturopath/herbalist (30.4%) and chiropractor (18.4%). The most commonly used products were vitamins/minerals (61.7%), and herbal medicine (38.8%). Children had also consulted with a general practitioner (89.8%), community health nurse (31.29%) and paediatrician (30.3%) over the same period. A total of 52% of parents did not disclose their child's use of CAM to their medical provider. Children's vaccination status was less likely to be up‐to‐date if they visited a CAM practitioner (OR 0.16; CI 0.07, 0.36; P < 0.001) or used a CAM product (OR 0.25; CI 0.09, 0.64; P = 0.004).ConclusionDespite a lack of high quality research for efficacy and safety, many children are using CAM products and practices in parallel with conventional health services, often without disclosure. This highlights the need to initiate conversations with parents about their child's use of CAM in order to ensure safe, coordinated patient care. The association between vaccine uptake and CAM use requires further investigation.
The adaptive genomic landscape of beak morphology in Darwin's finches
Authors: Lawson Lucinda P. , Petren Kenneth 
Published: May 2017

AbstractBeak shape in Darwin's ground finches (Geospiza) is emblematic of natural selection and adaptive radiation, yet our understanding of the genetic basis of beak shape variation, and thus the genetic target of natural selection, is still evolving. Here we reveal the genomic architecture of beak shape variation using genomewide comparisons of four closely related and hybridizing species across 13 islands subject to parallel natural selection. Pairwise contrasts among species were used to identify a large number of genomic loci that are consistently related to species differences across a complex landscape. These loci are associated with hundreds of genes that have enriched GO categories significantly associated with development. One genomic region of particular interest is a section of Chromosome 1A with many candidate genes and increased linkage. The distinct, pointed beak shape of the cactus finch is linked to an excess of intermediate frequency alleles and increased heterozygosity in significant SNPs, but not across the rest of the genome. Alleles associated with pointier beaks among species were associated with pointier‐beaked populations within each species, thus establishing a common basis for natural selection, species divergence and adaptive radiation. The adaptive genomic landscape for Darwin's finches mirrors theoretical expectations based on morphological variation. The implication that a large number of genes are actively maintained to facilitate beak variation across parallel populations with documented interspecies admixture challenges our understanding of evolutionary processes in the wild.
IgE sensitization to Anisakis pegreffii in Italy: Comparison of two methods for the diagnosis of allergic anisakiasis
Authors: Mattiucci S. , Colantoni A. , Crisafi B. , Mori‐Ubaldini F. , Caponi L. , Fazii P. , Nascetti G. , Bruschi F. 
Published: May 2017

SUMMARYIgE sensitization to Anisakis pegreffii in Italian subjects suffering from gastro‐allergic anisakiasis (GAA) (N=5), or showing chronic urticaria (CU+) after fish consumption (N=100), was investigated. A control group (N=5) was also included. IgE response was analysed by immunoblotting (WB) assay, using both excretory/secretory products (ESPs) and crude extract (CE) of A. pegreffii larvae. The results were compared with those achieved by the conventional immunological method for Anisakis allergy (ie, immunoCAP). Among the 110 subjects, 28 showed IgE positivity with both WB and iCAP methods; 13 proved IgE reactivity, in WB assay, to ESP antigens of A. pegreffii, here provisionally indicated as Ani s 1‐like, Ani s 7‐like, Ani s 13‐like; only 15 sera have shown IgE‐WB reaction to Ani s 7‐like and Ani s 13‐like. iCAP and WB exhibited a high concordance value (κ=1.00) when iCAP value was <0.35 (negative result) and >50.0 (positive result). In the sera samples recorded as positive to Anisakis allergy, Ani s 1‐like was responsible for 46.4% of the sensitivity, while Ani s 7‐like and Ani s 13‐like for 100%. They could be considered as major antigens in the diagnosis of allergic anisakiasis caused by A. pegreffii.
Increases in Caesarean Delivery Rates and Change of Perinatal Outcomes in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: A Hospital‐Level Analysis of Two WHO Surveys
Authors: Zhao Yanjun , Zhang Jun , Zamora Javier , Vogel Joshua Peter , Souza João P. , Jayaratne Kapila , Ganchimeg Togoobaatar , Ortiz‐Panozo Eduardo , Hernandez Bernardo , Oladapo Olufemi T. , Torloni Maria R. , Morisaki Naho , Mori Rintaro , Pileggi‐Castro Cynthia , Tunçalp Özge , Shen Xiaoming , Betrán Ana Pilar 
Published: May 2017

AbstractBackgroundMaternal and neonatal outcomes have improved substantially. During the same period, the caesarean delivery rate soared. The aim of this analysis was to determine whether an increase in caesarean rate was associated with an improvement in perinatal outcome at an institutional level in low‐ and middle‐income countries.MethodsThe WHO Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health (WHOGS) and the WHO Multi‐Country Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health (WHOMCS) were two multi‐country, facility‐based, cross‐sectional surveys conducted in 2004–08 and 2010–11, respectively. The increase in caesarean rate and the change of prevalence of adverse perinatal outcomes were calculated using a two‐point estimator of percent change annualized (PCA) method. Maternal, perinatal, and neonatal composite indexes were used as the outcomes. A linear mixed model was used to assess the association between the change of caesarean rate and the change of perinatal outcome.ResultsA total of 259 facilities in 20 countries participated in both surveys, with 217 844 women in WHOGS and 227 734 women in WHOMCS. The caesarean rate in these facilities increased, on average, by 4.0% annually, while the prevalence of adverse perinatal outcomes decreased by 4.6% annually. However, after adjustments for potential confounders, no association was found between the increase in caesarean rate and the change of adverse outcome indexes, regardless of whether starting caesarean rates were already high (above 10%) or not.ConclusionsIn low‐ and middle‐income countries, the increases in caesarean rates were not associated with improved perinatal outcomes regardless of whether the starting caesarean rate was already high or not.
The double‐edged sword of diversity: Toward a dual pathway model
Authors: Carter Ashli B. , Phillips Katherine W. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractWilliams and O'Reilly (1998) published a seminal review of diversity research that has become a classic resource for researchers and practitioners alike. In the current review, we update the theoretical record by discussing traditional views of, as well as recent developments to, the 3 prominent frameworks used to understand diversity: social categorization, similarity‐attraction, and information and decision‐making. Furthermore, we propose a dual pathway model of diversity's effects that integrates all 3 frameworks. In our model, both positive and detrimental effects of diversity stem from processes of social categorization. Whereas these processes disrupt group functioning when intergroup bias is activated, when bias is not activated, we propose that social categorization and reduced attraction to dissimilar others will allow individuals in diverse rather than homogeneous groups to focus more on the task, anticipate differences in task‐relevant opinions and perspectives, and engage in more effortful information processing. Finding the balance is key.