bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Psychoeducation training on stress management strategies as an addition to the therapy of temporomandibular joint dysfunction – preliminary studies
Authors: Biegańska Joanna 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe purpose of this study was to compile the psycho-education programme for patients suffering temporomanidbular joint dysfunction and to validate its usefulness.Subject or material and methodsStudy population was a group of 25 patients, aged 19-48 years. The usefulness of psychoeducation training was assessed based on a survey conducted twice: at baseline (survey 1) and a month after running the psychoeducation programme (survey 2).ResultsPreliminary results suggest that the developed psychoeducation programme improves emotional status of patients receiving prosthetic treatment for temporomandibular disorders.DiscussionPsychoeducation helps patients improve their self-esteem, develop skills and strategies to control mental well-being, provides them with emotional support and teaches them how to solve problems. During psychoeducation training patients learn practical ways to manage chronic stress. The training makes patient more aware of the effects of excessive emotional stress on the development of temporomandibular joint dysfunctionConclusionsPreliminary results suggest that the developed psychoeducation programme improves emotional status of patients receiving prosthetic treatment for temporomandibular disorders. Development of an algorithm for these patients needs further research and testing.
Attitudes and awareness towards eating disorders among students: a preliminary study
Authors: Czepczor Kamila , Kościcka Katarzyna , Brytek-Matera Anna 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe aim of the present study was two-fold. The first purpose was to evaluate eating attitude and behaviours as well as knowledge about eating disorders in young adults women and men. The second purpose was to assess the relationship between measurable variables in both groups.Subject or material and methodsThe research consisted of 34 female and 32 male young adults aged 19-21 years. The Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire and the Eating Disorders Awareness Test were distributed to all participantsResultsFemale undergraduate students were more concerned about their weight and shape than male undergraduate students. Differences in eating disorders awareness between female and male groups were significant. In women knowledge of issues relevant to eating disorders was higher than in male. Among all participants, 52.9% of female and 18.75% of males declared an interest in eating disorders. Both women (72.2%) and men (50%) most often derived their knowledge about anorexia and bulimia nervosa from science press books and publications.DiscussionModerate positive correlations between avoidance of eating and shape concern as well as weight concern were found in both groups. In addition, in female university students restraint was related to eating concern.ConclusionsSince weight and shape concerns are considered to be integral to the psychopathology of eating disorders, it is definitely worth paying attention to the prevention of eating-related attitudes and behaviour in youth, particularly in female
Validation of the Polish Version of the Washington 4-Digit Diagnostic Code for the Assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Klecka Małgorzata , Janas-Kozik Małgorzata , Jelonek Ireneusz , Siwiec Andrzej , Rybakowski Janusz 
Published: July 2016

Cel pracyCelem pracy jest ilościowa ocena cech dysmorfii twarzy w populacji polskiej z wykorzystaniem polskiej wersji kwestionariusza diagnostycznego FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders), tzw. Kwestionariusza Waszyngtońskiego.MetodaZbadano 2 grupy dzieci: 30 w wieku 4 – 7 lat i 30 w wieku 8 – 11 lat z cechami dysmorfii twarzy charakterystycznymi dla Płodowego Zespołu Alkohowego. Grupę kontrolną stanowiło 60 dzieci (4-11 lat), pacjentów bez cech dysmorfii twarzy, w normie rozwojowej. W badaniu porównano wyniki oceny 3 cech dysmorficznych twarzy (skrócenie szpar powiekowych, wygładzenie rynienki podnosowej, scieńczenie górnej wargi). Oceniano powtarzalność, zgodność i trafność diagnostyczną badania cech dysmorfii.WynikiW zakresie powtarzalności uzyskano dla szpary powiekowej wartości na poziomie "słabym", "dobrym" i "bardzo dobrym", dla rynienki podnosowej na poziomie "dobrym" i "bardzo dobrym", dla górnej wargi na poziomie "dobrym" i "bardzo dobrym". W zakresie zgodności uzyskano dla szpary powiekowej wartości na poziomie "umiarkowanym" i "dobrym", dla rynienki podnosowej na poziomie "dobrym", dla górnej wargi na poziomie "dobrym". W grupie eksperymentalnej kryteria diagnostyczne FAS spełniało 13 osób, kryteria częściowe spełniało 37 osób a kryteria encefalopatii niepostępującej bez charakterystycznego dla FAS fenotypu spełniały 2 osoby. Żadna z osób grupy kontrolnej nie spełniała tych kryteriów.WnioskiSkala obrazkowa do oceny cech dysmorfii twarzy okazała się narzędziem przydatnym w diagnostyce klinicznej FAS w warunkach polskich, gdzie po raz pierwszy w Europie została poddana procedurze walidacyjnej. Ze względu na problemy związane z pomiarem szpary powiekowej istnieje konieczność weryfikacji siatek centylowych dla populacji polskiej.
Awareness and use of family planning methods among men in Mista Ali District, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Daniel Grace , Okoli Nkem , Kumzhi Patience , Wina Folashade , Ari Eunice , Onyejekwe Grace 
Published: July 2016

Background: Meeting the health-care needs of a rapidly expanding population is one of the biggest challenges facing Nigeria, and contraceptive use, at 16%, is low. Aims: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and use of family planning methods among men in Mista Ali District, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Methods: A descriptive design was used, and a total of 172 respondents took part in the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: 98.8% of the respondents were aware of family planning. The most-heard-of contraceptive method was the male condom (reported by 85.5% of respondents), which was also the most-used method (93.5%). Level of education significantly influenced the use of any family planning method by the men. Conclusions: A broader range of activities towards educating men should be undertaken.
Experiences and needs of women who were discharged early after birth in selected settings in Botswana
Authors: Rapinyana Ogar , Magowe Mabel 
Published: July 2016

Background: Hospital stays for women following birth have increasingly become shorter in the past 50 years worldwide ( Cargill and Martel, 2007 ). The length of hospital stay after childbirth has been reduced to less than 24 hours in many cases, but postpartum women may need the support of health-care providers at home. Aims: This study aimed to explore the experiences of postpartum women after early discharge, in order to improve postpartum services. Methods: A cross-sectional survey explored the experiences of postpartum women after early discharge. One hundred and ten (110) women with normal births were selected through purposive sampling during 6-week postnatal visits at clinics in Francistown, Botswana. Ethical considerations were observed. Data were analysed using SPSS and presented in frequency distributions. Findings: The majority of women (n = 70, 63.6%) preferred to be discharged home within 6–24 hours; 16 (44%) primiparous women were ready for hospital discharge despite having difficulty dealing with perineal sutures and childcare. Multiparous women (n = 54, 72.9%) preferred early hospital discharge. Conclusions: Women need information about self-care and baby care, and a visit within 3–7 days at home. A standard protocol for postpartum follow-up care is needed.
How to hand feed newborn puppies
Authors: Scully Samantha 
Published: July 2016

Introduction Newborn puppies may need to be hand fed for a variety of reasons including maternal death, rejection by the bitch, prematurity, infection or congenital abnormalities such as macroglossia (enlarged tongue). Traditionally, a bottle and teat has been used to feed puppies but this is not suitable for very sick or premature neonates. Eye droppers can result in aspiration pneumonia and should never be used. This article describes how to tube feed a puppy and then progress onto a modified version of the traditional bottle feeding. The techniques described in this article are also suitable for kittens and most other mammals.
Educação do campo: Aproximações conceituais e evolução histórica no Brasil
Authors: Silva Giuliano Alves Borges e , Passador João Luiz 
Published: July 2016

Entre os estudos acadêmicos é comum a distinção de “educação rural” para “educação do campo”, em uma perspectiva de que a prática emancipatória da educação deve ser fundamentada na problematização do indivíduo em suas relações com o mundo. Sendo assim, temos como objetivo: elencar diferenças e aproximações, através de revisão em literatura acadêmica, entre graus de ruralidade, fora da cidade, rural, remoto e campo, e; analisar as políticas públicas de educação do campo em três períodos históricos, por meio de revisão literária e documental – focada em normas – com apresentação de um quadro de comparações históricas. Concluímos que os movimentos sociais tiveram ampla participação no aprofundamento de conceitos da educação do campo e que tal força impulsionou conquistas normativas, porém os desafios na qualidade e na manutenção das principais conquistas permanecem.
A new method of social marketing: Community based social marketing<p>Yeni bir sosyal pazarlama yöntemi: “Toplumsal tabanlı sosyal pazarlama”
Authors: Çelik Sabahattin 
Published: July 2016

Especially in developed and developing countries, social marketing practises is used which is an innovative approach for the problems that require social change. Community based social marketing as a new method of social merketing, can be defined as making analysis and planning, implementing and the assessment of the programmes which are all designed to affect the behaviors of the target group to be made voluntarily in order to increase the welfare of the community of the individuals and the community that they exist in. “Community based social marketing” approach aims to create a positive behavior by starting up the behavioral change tools and eliminating the barriers in front of the target groups in order to have a positive attitude for a sustainable future. Community based social marketing tools and techniques provide provides a very important event that organize the behavior change, regardless of collecting knowledge in the area of conventional commercial marketing.The main purpose of the article within the framework of this information is to explain what ‘community based social marketing’ is and show how effective it is on the positive behavior change of the communities.For this purpose, a detailed literature review has been conducted and relevant concepts and examples have been examined. ÖzetÖzellikle gelişmiş ve gelişmekte olan ülkelerde sosyal değişim gerektiren problemler için yenilikçi bir yaklaşım olan sosyal pazarlama uygulamaları kullanılmaktadır. Yeni bir sosyal pazarlama yöntemi olan “Toplumsal Tabanlı Sosyal Pazarlama” ise bireylerin ve içinde bulundukları toplumun refahını arttırmak için, hedef kitlenin gönüllü olarak yapacakları davranışları etkilemek üzere tasarlanan programların analizi, planlanması, uygulanması ve değerlendirilmesi için pazarlama teknolojilerine başvurulması olarak tanımlanabilir. “Toplumsal Tabanlı Sosyal Pazarlama” (TTSP) yaklaşımı, sürdürülebilir bir gelecek adına olumlu davranışta bulunmaları için, hedef kitlelerin önündeki engellerin kaldırılması ve davranış değişim araçlarının çalıştırılarak pozitif davranışın oluşturulmasına ilişkin amaca hizmet etmektedir. TTSP araç ve teknikleriyle, sadece geleneksel ticari pazarlama alanındaki bilgi toplama ortamlarına bağlı kalmaksızın, davranış değişikliğini organize edecek çok önemli program etkinliği sağlar.Bu bilgiler çerçevesinde makale çalışmasının temel amacı; yeni bir sosyal pazarlama yöntemi olan TTSP’nin ne olduğu ve özellikle sosyal pazarlama uygulamalarının topluluklar üzerinde pozitif davranış değişikliği konusundaki etkisinin nasıl olduğudur. Bu amaçla detaylı bir literatür taraması yapılmış, konuyla ilgili kavramlar ve örnekler incelenmiştir
THERAPY OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Improvement of cardiovascular risk factors after adrenalectomy in patients with adrenal tumors and subclinical Cushing’s syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Bancos Irina , Alahdab Fares , Crowley Rachel K , Chortis Vasileios , Delivanis Danae A , Erickson Dana , Natt Neena , Terzolo Massimo , Arlt Wiebke , Young William F , Murad M Hassan 
Published: July 2016

ObjectiveBeneficial effects of adrenalectomy on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with subclinical Cushing’s syndrome (SCS) are uncertain. We sought to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis with the following objectives: (i) determine the effect of adrenalectomy compared with conservative management on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with SCS and (ii) compare the effect of adrenalectomy on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with SCS vs those with a nonfunctioning (NF) adrenal tumor.MethodsMEDLINE In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trial were searched on 17 November 2015. Reviewers extracted data and assessed methodological quality in duplicate.ResultsWe included 26 studies reporting on 584 patients with SCS and 457 patients with NF adrenal tumors. Studies used different definitions of SCS. Patients with SCS undergoing adrenalectomy demonstrated an overall improvement in cardiovascular risk factors (61% for hypertension, 52% for diabetes mellitus, 45% for obesity and 24% for dyslipidemia). When compared with conservative management, patients with SCS undergoing adrenalectomy experienced improvement in hypertension (RR 11, 95% CI: 4.3–27.8) and diabetes mellitus (RR 3.9, 95% CI: 1.5–9.9), but not dyslipidemia (RR 2.6, 95% CI: 0.97–7.2) or obesity (RR 3.4, 95% CI: 0.95–12). Patients with NF adrenal tumors experienced improvement in hypertension (21/54 patients); however, insufficient data exist for comparison to patients with SCS.ConclusionsAvailable low-to-moderate-quality evidence from heterogeneous studies suggests a beneficial effect of adrenalectomy on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with SCS overall and compared with conservative management.
Control of Formin Distribution and Actin Cable Assembly by the E3 Ubiquitin Ligases Dma1 and Dma2
Authors: Juanes M Angeles , Piatti Simonetta 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Formins are widespread actin-polymerizing proteins that play pivotal roles in a number of processes, such as cell polarity, morphogenesis, cytokinesis, and cell migration. In agreement with their crucial function, formins are prone to a variety of regulatory mechanisms that include autoinhibition, post-translational modifications, and interaction with formin modulators. Furthermore, activation and function of formins is intimately linked to their ability to interact with membranes. In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the two formins Bni1 and Bnr1 play both separate and overlapping functions in the organization of the actin cytoskeleton. In addition, they are controlled by both common and different regulatory mechanisms. Here we show that proper localization of both formins requires the redundant E3 ubiquitin ligases Dma1 and Dma2, which were previously involved in spindle positioning and septin organization. In dma1dma2 double mutants, formin distribution at polarity sites is impaired, thus causing defects in the organization of the actin cable network and hypersensitivity to the actin depolymerizer latrunculin B. Expression of a hyperactive variant of Bni1 (Bni1-V360D) rescues these defects and partially restores proper spindle positioning in the mutant, suggesting that the failure of dma1dma2 mutant cells to position the spindle is partly due to faulty formin activity. Strikingly, Dma1/2 interact physically with both formins, while their ubiquitin-ligase activity is required for formin function and polarized localization. Thus, ubiquitylation of formin or a formin interactor(s) could promote formin binding to membrane and its ability to nucleate actin. Altogether, our data highlight a novel level of formin regulation that further expands our knowledge of the complex and multilayered controls of these key cytoskeleton organizers.
Eating in “SINC”: Safe Individualized Nipple-Feeding Competence, a Quality Improvement Project to Explore Infant-Driven Oral Feeding for Very Premature Infants Requiring Noninvasive Respiratory Support
Authors: Dalgleish Stacey R. , Kostecky Linda L. , Blachly Noreen 
Published: July 2016

AbstractOral feeding is a developmental task for all premature infants. Often, independent nipple feeding is the last barrier to discharge home from the NICU. A relationship exists between consistent, infant-driven feeding management practices and improved feeding performance. Conversely, a random approach to feeding may contribute to poor short-term and long-term clinical outcomes.We report a quality improvement project that was undertaken across five NICUs in an urban setting. Our aim was to safely initiate and advance nipple feeding for very preterm neonates (born at <32 weeks gestation) who had a respiratory morbidity requiring nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy.A novel algorithm entitled “Eating in SINC: Safe Individualized Nipple-Feeding Competence” was developed. Safe individualized nipple-feeding competence involves the baby, the parents, and the health care team by using infant-driven strategies, common language, and developmentally appropriate goals while supporting fragile neonates to be skilled feeders.
Association Between High Serum Total Cholesterol and Periodontitis: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2012 Study of American Adults
Authors: Thapa Susan , Wei Feifei 
Published: July 2016

Background: Clinical studies have suggested that lipids increase activity of white blood cells. The objective of this study is to examine whether high serum total cholesterol (STC) is associated with periodontitis.Methods: A total of 1,061 participants from the 2011 to 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who underwent both periodontal examination and laboratory test for STC was included. To examine effects of high STC on periodontitis, odds ratios were calculated, adjusting for age, sex, education, income, smoking status, diabetes, body mass index, and calcium levels.Results: Statistically significant associations were observed between borderline as well as high STC and periodontitis. Study participants with STC between 200 and 239 mg/dL (borderline) were 1.67 times (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13 to 2.47) as likely to have periodontitis as those with normal levels (≤199 mg/dL), and those with STC ≥240 mg/dL (high) were 2.22 times (95% CI: 1.27 to 3.87) as likely to have periodontitis as those with normal levels.Conclusions: Positive significant association was observed between STC and periodontitis. Results of the present study provide insight into potential risk factors for periodontitis. High STC levels could be a potential risk factor for the disease; however, further studies need to be conducted to understand the actual relationship between STC levels and periodontitis and to establish causality and directional association.
Effect of Curcumin on Systemic T Helper 17 Cell Response; Gingival Expressions of Interleukin‐17 and Retinoic Acid Receptor‐Related Orphan Receptor γt; and Alveolar Bone Loss in Experimental Periodontitis
Authors: Bakır Burcu , Yetkin Ay Zuhal , Büyükbayram H. İbrahim , Kumbul Doğuç Duygu , Bayram Dilek , Candan İ. Aydın , Uskun Ersin 
Published: July 2016

Background: Curcumin has anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant effects and is reported to have many biologic activities. The current study examines effect of curcumin on: 1) systemic T helper 17 (Th17) cell response; 2) gingival expressions of interleukin (IL)‐17 and retinoic acid receptor‐related orphan receptor (ROR) γt; and 3) alveolar bone loss (ABL) in experimental periodontitis.Methods: Thirty‐eight male albino Wistar rats were divided into four groups: 1) group 1 = periodontitis; 2) group 2 = periodontitis with curcumin treatment; 3) group 3 = periodontally healthy with curcumin treatment; and 4) group 4 = periodontally healthy. Curcumin was administered via oral gavage (30 mg/kg/d) for 15 days. After sacrifice via exsanguination, the following serum levels were determined using enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay: 1) IL‐1β; 2) IL‐6; 3) IL‐17A; 4) IL‐23; and 5) transforming growth factor‐ β. Morphometric evaluation of ABL was conducted and expression levels of IL‐17 and RORγt in gingival tissues were evaluated immunohistochemically.Results: Group 2 had significantly lower ABL than group 1 (P <0.0125). Highest expression levels of IL‐17 and RORγt were observed in group 1 and were significantly higher than those in all other groups (P <0.0125). The only serum biochemical parameter significantly different among groups was level of IL‐23 (P <0.05). Serum IL‐23 levels were higher in groups 1 and 2 than groups 3 and 4 (P <0.0125); however, they were not significantly different for groups 1 and 2 (P >0.0125).Conclusion: Curcumin seems to be a promising host modulatory agent in periodontal disease pathogenesis regarding IL‐17/IL‐23 axis, with a decreasing effect on ABL and gingival expressions of IL‐17 and RORγt.
Non‐Clinical Factors Associated With Referrals to Periodontal Specialists: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kraatz Jennifer , Hoang Ha , Ivanovski Saso , Crocombe Leonard A. 
Published: July 2016

Background: Comprehensive understanding of the referral process and factors associated with it will assist general dentist (GD)–periodontist relationships and benefit patient care and services. Non‐clinical factors (NCFs) influence clinical decision making but are rarely considered. The objective of this review is to identify NCFs found to be associated with referrals to periodontal specialists.Methods: A systematic review of English‐language literature was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines. An electronic search was carried out using the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Dentistry and Oral Sciences Sources, and PubMed. Search terms used included: 1) refer; 2) referral; 3) periodontal; and 4) periodontist. Potentially relevant publications were analyzed in detail using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Selected papers were assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, and data extracted were thematically synthesized.Results: Ten studies that examined NCFs fulfilled inclusion criteria. Four NCF themes identified were practice‐, GD‐, patient‐, and periodontist‐related factors.Conclusions: Limited literature is available on NCFs associated with referrals to periodontal specialists. Within the limits of this systematic review, NCFs affecting the referral process are practice‐, GD‐, patient‐, and periodontist‐related factors. These vary among different GD populations studied. Factors that could be targeted to improve referral processes include geographic location, undergraduate training, and continuing professional development.