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ChemInform Abstract: Iridium(III) Photocatalysis: A Visible‐Light‐Induced Dearomatizative Tandem [4 + 2] Cyclization to Furnish Benzindolizidines.
Authors: Muehmel Sandra , Alpers Dirk , Hoffmann Frank , Brasholz Malte 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA variety of benzindolizidines (III) is synthesized by a photocatalytic tandem [4 + 2] cyclization of N‐(2‐iodoethyl)indoles (I) with alkenes (II).
ChemInform Abstract: A Greener Approach Towards Double Heteroarylation of N, O and S Nucleophiles: Synthesis of Bioactive Polynuclear Fused N‐Heteroarenes.
Authors: Nikumbh Satish P. , Raghunadh Akula , Murthy V. Narayana , Jinkala Rajesh , Joseph Suju C. , Murthy Y. L. N. , Prasad Bagineni , Pal Manojit 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe reaction is conducted under catalyst, ligand, as well as solvent free conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Efficient Palladium‐Catalyzed Direct C—H Phenylselenylation of (Hetero)Arenes in Water.
Authors: Jin Weiwei , Zheng Poonnapa , Wong Wing‐Tak , Law Ga‐Lai 
Published: December 2015

Abstract2‐(3,5‐dibromophenyl)pyridine as well as 2‐phenyl‐6‐methylpyridine do not give the corresponding selenated products.
ChemInform Abstract: Two New Iridoid Esters from the Root and Rhizome of Valeriana jatamansi Jones.
Authors: Yang Bo , Zhang Jian‐Fen , Song Hui‐Zhu , Gu Man‐Cang , Zhao Hua‐Jun , Xiong Yao‐Kang 
Published: December 2015

AbstractValerjatadoids A (I) and B (II) are isolated along with the known iridoid esters, jatamanin O, jatamanvaltrate P, and jatamanvaltrate Q.
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Total Synthesis of (—)‐Hosieine A.
Authors: Ouyang Jie , Yan Rui , Mi Xianwei , Hong Ran 
Published: December 2015

AbstractIn the approach to the title compound (IV), a bioactive constituent of Ormosia hosier, the unprecedented nitroso—ene cyclization of hydroxamic acid (II) represents the main step with formation of the 2‐azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane core.
Size of nanoparticle agglomerates in fluidization
Authors: Tamadondar Mohammad R. , Zarghami Reza , Boutou Katia , Tahmasebpoor Maryam , Mostoufi Navid 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA model based on force balance was proposed to estimate the equilibrium size of agglomerates formed in the fluidization process of nanoparticles. This model was derived based on the balance between drag, collision, and gravity forces as separation forces, and the van der Waals force as an adhesion force. The effects of permeability of agglomerates and addition of isopropanol to the gas‐solid suspension on the agglomerate size were investigated for the first time. Results showed that the average size of agglomerates decreased when increasing the gas velocity. In addition, the average agglomerate sizes decreased in the presence of isopropanol due to the weakening of van der Waals adhesion force. An overall agreement with an average error of 20 % was observed between the estimated agglomerate sizes and the experimental data.
Exercise and Physical Activity for the Post–Aortic Dissection Patient: The Clinician's Conundrum
Authors: Chaddha Ashish , Eagle Kim A. , Braverman Alan C. , Kline‐Rogers Eva , Hirsch Alan T. , Brook Robert , Jackson Elizabeth A. , Woznicki Elise M. , Housholder‐Hughes Susan , Pitler Linda , Franklin Barry A. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACTDespite the paucity of evidence, it is often presumed, and is physiologically plausible, that sudden, acute elevations in blood pressure may transiently increase the risk of recurrent aortic dissection (AD) or rupture in patients with a prior AD, because a post‐dissection aorta is almost invariably dilated and may thus experience greater associated wall stress as compared with a nondilated aorta. Few data are available regarding the specific types and intensities of exercise that may be both safe and beneficial for this escalating patient population. The purpose of this editorial/commentary is to further explore this conundrum for clinicians caring for and counseling AD survivors. Moderate‐intensity cardiovascular activity may be cardioprotective in this patient cohort. It is likely that severe physical activity restrictions may reduce functional capacity and quality of life in post‐AD patients and thus be harmful, underscoring the importance of further exploring the role of physical activity and/or structured exercise in this at‐risk patient population.
Intra‐abdominal Hypertension: An Important Consideration for Diuretic Resistance in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Authors: Nguyen Vinh Q. , Gadiraju Taraka V. , Patel Hiren , Park Minnsun , Le Jemtel Thierry H. , Jaiswal Abhishek 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACTFluid accumulation is the hallmark of heart failure decompensation. Fluid overload and congestion are associated with recurrent hospitalizations, poor quality of life, and increased mortality in heart failure. Despite the use of high‐dose intravenous loop diuretic therapy, acutely decompensated heart failure patients may develop diuretic resistance. Diuretic refractoriness can be a result of elevated intra‐abdominal pressure (IAP) in acutely decompensated heart failure. Increased renal venous and interstitial pressures in patients with elevated IAP may lead to renal impairment and diuretic resistance. Routine approaches such as sequential nephron blockade with a combination of loop and thiazide or thiazide‐like diuretics, continuous diuretic infusion, and ultrafiltration may not be sufficient. Presented here is a case illustrating the importance of recognizing intra‐abdominal hypertension in patients with diuretic resistance. Lowering IAP improves renal perfusion, renal filtration, and diuresis. When elevated, IAP is an easily reversible cause of diuretic resistance. Additionally, abdominal perfusion pressure can be used to guide therapy to reverse end‐organ damage and avoid permanent renal replacement therapy.
Comprehensive Study on Ceramic Membranes for Low‐Cost Microbial Fuel Cells
Authors: Pasternak Grzegorz , Greenman John , Ieropoulos Ioannis 
Published: December 2015

AbstractMicrobial fuel cells (MFCs) made with different types of ceramic membranes were investigated to find a low‐cost alternative to commercially available proton exchange membranes. The MFCs operated with fresh human urine as the fuel. Pyrophyllite and earthenware produced the best performance to reach power densities of 6.93 and 6.85 W m−3, respectively, whereas mullite and alumina achieved power densities of 4.98 and 2.60 W m−3, respectively. The results indicate the dependence of bio‐film growth and activity on the type of ceramic membrane applied. The most favourable conditions were created in earthenware MFCs. The performance of the ceramic membranes was related to their physical and chemical properties determined by environmental scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy. The cost of mullite, earthenware, pyrophyllite and alumina was estimated to be 13.61, 4.14, 387.96 and 177.03 GBP m−2, respectively. The results indicate that earthenware and mullite are good substitutes for commercially available proton exchange membranes, which makes the MFC technology accessible in developing countries.
Novel noncoherent detection for multi‐hop amplify‐and‐forward relaying systems
Authors: Mao Minghe , Cao Ning , Chen Yunfei , Chu Haobing 
Published: December 2015

SummaryBecause of the multiplication of fading gains and noise, the actual distributions of the received signals in multi‐hop amplify‐and‐forward relaying systems are no longer Gaussian. In this work, they are fitted with the t location‐scale distribution and the logistic distribution. Using these distributions, two novel noncoherent detectors are proposed based on the maximum likelihood method. Numerical results show that both new detectors outperform the conventional energy detector. The performance gain increases when the signal‐to‐noise ratio increases or when the hop number decreases. Importantly, the bit error rate of the conventional energy detector reaches an error floor while the bit error rates of the new detectors do not. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Spermiophages on testicular fine needle aspiration cytology: A rare finding
Authors: Jashnani Kusum , Desai Heena , Shetty Jyothi 
Published: December 2015

Macrophages usually reside in the testicular interstitial tissues and are normally not found within the seminiferous tubules. However, in certain cases of male infertility, the macrophages are activated and can then be found within the tubules where they can ingest spermatozoa and are labeled as “spermiophages.” FNAC was performed in a 36 year male with history of primary infertility. On microscopy, smears made from right testis were indicative of hypospermatogenesis. On the contrary, smears made from the left testis were very cellular showing Sertoli cells and the entire spectrum of normal spermatogenesis. Also seen were many isolated spermiophages. The cytological impression given for the left testis was normal spermatogenesis with numerous spermiophages. Thus the patient fell in the category of obstructive azoospermia (OA).According to currently adopted hypothesis, macrophages carry ingested sperm heads with some antigenic components to the basal capillaries which may result in the formation of autoantibodies against the spermatozoa. This situation may further diminish the chances of fertility in men.The origin of these spermiophage cells is unknown. Although commonly reported in semen and epididymal biopsies, they have not been reported to occur on testicular fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). In our case, no sperms were found on semen examination which were easily picked up on testicular FNAC indicating usefulness of the latter in the diagnosis of cases of male infertility and eliminating the need for a testicular biopsy. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2016;44:232–234. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
A new approach for standardization and increased accuracy of lymph node washout thyroglobulin in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Authors: Aydin Cevdet , Ozdemir Didem , Sacikara Muhammed , Polat Sefika Burcak , Yazgan Aylin Kilic , Turkolmez Seyda , Onal Eda Demir , Ersoy Reyhan , Cakir Bekir 
Published: December 2015

BackgroundHigh values of fine needle aspiration washout thyroglobulin (FNAB‐Tg) are diagnostic for metastatic lesions of thyroid cancer. However, there is not a consensus on cutoff for high FNAB‐Tg level. In this study, we aimed to determine a more accurate and standardized parameter for FNAB‐Tg.MethodsUltrasonographically suspicious lymph nodes of patients with histopathologically confirmed differentiated thyroid cancer or malignant/suspicion for malignancy cytology were included. Tg washout was obtained by aspiration and nonaspiration fine needle biopsy (nonaspiration‐FNB). Simultaneous Tg was measured from serum. Aspiration and washout procedures were also performed from whole blood and serum using syringes and needles identical to ones used for lymph node biopsy.ResultsData of 19 lesions in 17 patients who underwent lymph node dissection were analyzed. Nonaspiration FNB‐Tg, FNAB‐Tg/whole blood washout‐Tg, nonaspiration FNB‐Tg/whole blood washout‐Tg, nonaspiration FNB‐Tg/serum washout‐Tg, nonaspiration FNB‐Tg/serum Tg ratios were significantly higher in malignant lymph nodes compared to benign ones. Areas under the ROC curve for nonaspiration FNB‐Tg, FNAB‐Tg/whole blood washout‐Tg, FNAB‐Tg/serum washout‐Tg, nonaspiration FNB‐Tg/whole blood washout‐Tg, nonaspiration FNB‐Tg/serum washout‐Tg, and nonaspiration FNB‐Tg/serum Tg were statistically significant for the discrimination of benign and malignant lymph nodes. Best cutoff value for nonaspiration FNB‐Tg was 4.21. Among ratios, best cutoff values were 5.40 for nonaspiration FNB‐Tg/whole blood washout‐Tg and 3.28 for nonaspiration FNB‐Tg/serum washout‐Tg.ConclusionFor detection of malignant lymph nodes, determining ratios of nonaspiration FNB‐Tg to whole blood and/or serum washout‐Tg might be a promising method to increase accuracy and provide standardization of lymph node washout procedure Diagn. Cytopathol. 2016;44:177–186. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Therapist adherence in the strong without anorexia nervosa (SWAN) study: A randomized controlled trial of three treatments for adults with anorexia nervosa
Authors: Andony Louise J. , Tay Elaine , Allen Karina L. , Wade Tracey D. , Hay Phillipa , Touyz Stephen , McIntosh Virginia V.W. , Treasure Janet , Schmidt Ulrike H. , Fairburn Christopher G. , Erceg‐Hurn David M. , Fursland Anthea , Crosby Ross D. , Byrne Susan M. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo develop a psychotherapy rating scale to measure therapist adherence in the Strong Without Anorexia Nervosa (SWAN) study, a multi‐center randomized controlled trial comparing three different psychological treatments for adults with anorexia nervosa. The three treatments under investigation were Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT‐E), the Maudsley Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA), and Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM).MethodThe SWAN Psychotherapy Rating Scale (SWAN‐PRS) was developed, after consultation with the developers of the treatments, and refined. Using the SWAN‐PRS, two independent raters initially rated 48 audiotapes of treatment sessions to yield inter‐rater reliability data. One rater proceeded to rate a total of 98 audiotapes from 64 trial participants.ResultsThe SWAN‐PRS demonstrated sound psychometric properties, and was considered a reliable measure of therapist adherence. The three treatments were highly distinguishable by independent raters, with therapists demonstrating significantly more behaviors consistent with the actual allocated treatment compared to the other two treatment modalities. There were no significant site differences in therapist adherence observed.DiscussionThe findings provide support for the internal validity of the SWAN study. The SWAN‐PRS was deemed suitable for use in other trials involving CBT‐E, MANTRA, or SSCM. © 2015 The Authors. International Journal of Eating Disorders Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2015; 48:1170–1175)
Sex‐ and age‐specific incidence of healthcare‐register‐recorded eating disorders in the complete swedish 1979–2001 birth cohort
Authors: Javaras Kristin N. , Runfola Cristin D. , Thornton Laura M. , Agerbo Esben , Birgegård Andreas , Norring Claes , Yao Shuyang , Råstam Maria , Larsson Henrik , Lichtenstein Paul , Bulik Cynthia M. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo investigate the sex‐ and age‐specific incidence of healthcare‐register‐recorded anorexia nervosa (AN) and other eating disorders (OED) in a complete birth cohort, and assess whether incidence varies by diagnostic period and (sub‐) birth cohort.MethodWe used the actuarial method and Poisson models to examine the incidence of AN and OED from 1987 to 2009 (when individuals were 8–30 years old) for a cohort of 2.3 million individuals (48.7% female) born from 1979 to 2001 in Sweden, identified using Swedish registers.ResultsFor both sexes, incidences of AN and OED increased considerably for diagnostic periods after 2000, but differed little by birth cohort. In 2009, AN incidence in the peak age category was 205.9 cases/100,000 persons (95% CI: 178.2, 233.5) for females (14–15 years), versus 12.8 cases/100,000 (95% CI: 5.6, 20.1) for males (12–13 years). OED incidence in the peak age category was 372.1 cases/100,000 (95% CI: 336.4, 407.9) for females (16–17 years), versus 22.2 cases/100,000 (95% CI: 13.3, 31.1) for males (14–15 years).DiscussionOur finding of an increase in healthcare‐register‐recorded eating disorders for diagnostic periods after 2000 likely reflects improved detection and expanded register coverage in Sweden. The peak of eating disorder incidence in adolescence, which began unexpectedly early for AN in males, suggests the importance of vigilance for signs of AN in young boys and early primary prevention efforts. Waiting until later could miss critical windows for intervention that could prevent disorders from taking root. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2015; 48:1070–1081).
Copper(II) Inverse‐[9‐Metallacrown‐3] Compounds Accommodating ­Nitrato or Diclofenac Ligands: Structure, Magnetism, and Biological Activity
Authors: Tarushi Alketa , Raptopoulou Catherine P. , Psycharis Vassilis , Kontos Christos K. , Kessissoglou Dimitris P. , Scorilas Andreas , Tangoulis Vassilis , Psomas George 
Published: December 2015

AbstractInteraction of Cu(NO3)2 with phenyl 2‐pyridyl ketoxime (PhPyCNOH) in the presence or absence of sodium diclofenac (Nadicl) leads to the formation of mono‐ or double‐decker trinuclear clusters, respectively, characterized as inverse‐9‐metallacrown‐3 accommodating dicl– or NO3– anions. The structures of [Cu3(PhPyCNO)3(µ3‐O)(NO3)]2 (1) and [Cu3(PhPyCNO)3(µ3‐OH)(dicl)2]·MeOH·0.5H2O (2·MeOH·0.5H2O) were determined by X‐ray crystallography. Magnetic studies show a large antiferromagnetic interaction, whereas a discrepancy appears between the low‐temperature magnetic data and that predicted from an isotropic Hamiltonian model, indicating the influence of antisymmetric interactions. By using a different magnetic model with antisymmetric terms, the low‐temperature susceptibility and magnetization data were fitted. The EPR data support the observation that 2 has isosceles or lower magnetic symmetry, whereas the antisymmetric exchange mechanism is used to identify the reported g values of the spectra. EPR studies also revealed that complex 2 keeps its structure in solution. The complexes interact with calf‐thymus DNA by intercalation. The complexes, as well as [Cu2(dicl)4(H2O)2] (3), bind to albumins with relatively high binding constants. The highest cytotoxicity of the diclofenac compounds was observed after 24 h of incubation, whereas HL‐60 cells recovered after 72 h of incubation in the presence of each compound. Moreover, complex 3 was the most cytotoxic among the compounds, and complex 2 was as cytotoxic as Nadicl.
A General Method for the Synthesis of Enantiopure 1,5‐Amino Alcohols
Authors: Guignard Guillaume , Llor Núria , Urbina Aina , Bosch Joan , Amat Mercedes 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA variety of (R)‐phenylglycinol‐derived oxazolopiperidone lactams 1–14 were converted to linear‐chain enantiopure amino diols 15–26 by reduction with LiNH2BH3 in an unprecedented process involving the simultaneous reductive opening of the oxazolidine and lactam rings. Subsequent removal of the phenylethanol moiety gave enantiopure 5‐amino‐1‐pentanols bearing substituents at the 2‐, 3‐, 4‐, 2,2‐, 2,3‐ 2,4‐ and 3,4‐positions (28–36), which were isolated as their N‐Boc derivatives.
All‐Solid‐State Lithium–Sulfur Battery with High Energy and Power Densities at the Cell Level
Authors: Nagata Hiroshi , Chikusa Yasuo 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe performance of an all‐solid‐state lithium–sulfur battery, comprised of a positive composite electrode with high P/S ratio (number of phosphorus atoms/number of sulfur atoms) and solid electrolyte, is investigated at 25 °C at several loading weights of the positive electrode. The activation energy is nearly independent of the loading weight of the positive composite electrode. This suggests that influence of the sulfur reactivity is significantly larger than those of the ionic and electric conductivities. This positive composite electrode provides a capacity of above 1550 mAh g−1 (sulfur) at 1.3 mA cm−2 and above 6600 W kg−1 (sulfur) at 50 % state‐of‐charge for a loading weight of 8.3 mg cm−2. Moreover, in using this positive electrode, the energy and power densities are estimated to be 520 Wh kg−1 (970 Wh L−1) and 1230 W kg−1 (2300 W L−1), respectively, at the cell level (18650). Furthermore, the cycling performance of the cell with this composite positive electrode is excellent over several hundred cycles.
Parathyroid carcinoma with contralateral subcutaneous and breast recurrences: A rare presentation
Authors: Agarwal Shipra , Kumar Tarun , Sharma Mehar C , Damle Nishikant A. , Gandhi Ajeet Kumar 
Published: December 2015

AbstractBackgroundParathyroid carcinoma is extremely rare. Correct preoperative and even histopathological diagnosis may be difficult owing to the deceptively bland cytoarchitectural features, especially when presenting with localized disease. Recurrence/metastases developing years later then make the malignant nature obvious.Methods and ResultsWe present here an unusual case of a 32‐year‐old patient with carcinoma of the left upper parathyroid gland, initially diagnosed as parathyroid adenoma, treated with endoscopic left parathyroidectomy, and later developing subcutaneous metastatic nodules over the medial end of the right clavicle and right anterior chest wall, followed by a right breast deposit. The recurrences, especially subcutaneous ones, were probably secondary to tumor seeding along the track of insertion of the endoscope.ConclusionInvolvement of subcutaneous tissue and the breast in parathyroid carcinoma is extremely rare. The case is being reported for its uniqueness along with a discussion of possible appropriate course of management, which may have averted the aggressive clinical course of the disease. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 38: E115–E118, 2016
Preoperative management of factor XI deficiency with therapeutic plasma exchange: A case report and literature review
Authors: Pagano Monica B. , Konkle Barbara A. , Wu Yanyun , Josephson Neil 
Published: December 2015

Patients with factor XI deficiency may have bleeding complications during surgery. Because bleeding severity and factor levels correlate poorly, factor replacement needs to be personalized based on bleeding history and type of procedure. We report a 65‐year‐old male with factor XI deficiency (7 IU dL−1) who presented before scheduled hip arthroplasty. He had a history of total hip arthroplasty complicated by bleeding, delayed healing and prosthesis removal, despite receiving prophylactic treatment with plasma infusion. For the current surgery a factor XI ≥50 IU dL−1 level was targeted. The calculated plasma infusion needed to achieve this goal was 3100 mL (14 U). Because of concerns about circulatory overload and inability to achieve target by simple infusion, prophylactic treatment with therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) was requested. TPE was performed the morning before the surgery, using 100% plasma as replacement fluid (3912 mL of plasma), and a positive fluid balance of 631 mL. Factor XI activity level was 51 IU dL−1 immediately post TPE. The patient received daily infusions of 3 U (∼ 660 mL) of plasma to maintain a factor XI level of 30 IU dL−1 until post‐operative day 7. Aminocaproic acid was given during the surgery and until post‐operative day 10. There were no bleeding or thrombotic complications. Conclusion: TPE was effective in increasing factor XI levels; it was well tolerated and did not result in circulatory overload. TPE can be considered when therapeutic factor levels cannot be achieved by simple plasma infusion, or when circulatory overload is a concern. J. Clin. Apheresis 31:579–583, 2016. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Synthesis and Characterization of Europium‐exchanged Titanate Nanoporous Phosphors
Authors: Chang T. H. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractEux(NH4)2‐2xTi3O7 nanoporous phosphor was prepared by ion exchange method. (NH4)2Ti3O7 nanotubes were employed as the host structure by treating H2Ti3O7 with NH4OH solution and the activator, Eu2+, was introduced into the host via ion exchange. This is an easy and feasible way to prepare a phosphor. The synthesized samples were characterized using TEM, XRD, N2 adsorption‐desorption isotherm, TPR, and fluorescence spectrophotometer. Experimental results showed that a portion of Eu2+ ions was oxidized into Eu3+ ions during ion exchange, resulting in the present phosphor with blue‐emitting and red‐emitting. Moreover, the tubular structure of Eux(NH4)2‐2xTi3O7 was distorted as Eu2+ was placed into the host structure. This distortion is attributed to the electrostatic interaction between Eu2+ and the electric field of the host structure.