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Relevance of Emotional Intelligence for Effective Job Performance: An Empirical Study
Authors: Mishra Priti Suman , Mohapatra A K Das 
Published: January 2017

There has been an increase in interest in ‘emotional intelligence’ within the Indian organization system in recent years. This increase has been attributed to the popularization of the construct of emotional intelligence in the research area. The promotion of emotional development in corporate organizations assumes that the ability to regulate emotions is a positive trait, which is associated with positive workplace performance. There is however, currently, little evidence to support the existence of such a relationship. The aim of the current study was to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and workplace performance among corporate executives. The research was carried out in various organizations in Delhi NCR. A questionnaire design was used to explore whether there was a relationship between emotional intelligence scores and scores from performance assessment checklist for a sample of 90 males and females from different streams of population were taken. The relationship was explored using an analysis of correlation. The effect of demographic variables, e.g., gender, academic qualification, and work experience on EI score were also explored. The analysis found statistically significant positive correlations between scores on the emotional intelligence scale and scores on the performance scales. This means that increased emotional intelligence scores were associated with increased performance among executives working in various sectors. These results provide evidence of the concurrent validity of the emotional intelligence scale and also support the notion that emotional intelligence is associated with more or less workplace performances. The causal nature of this relationship cannot be inferred from the current study and further research is recommended to explore alternative explanations for this relationship. Out of the different demographic variables, only work experience was found to correlate positively with EI score. Experienced executives scored significantly higher on EI scale compared to less experienced executives. The results of the study are discussed within the context of the limitations of the current study and findings from previous research. The implications of the findings for organizations, policy makers, HR professionals, trainers, and future research are reflected upon.
A Technique to Study the Adsorption of Oily Collectors onto Coal and Gangue Minerals
Authors: Franzidis J.-P. , Anderson G. V. M. 
Published: January 2017

A technique has been developed to study the adsorption of paraffinic i.e. alkane (or other hydrocarbon oil) collectors onto coal and gangue mineral surfaces under dynamic conditions. The oily collector is present as the dispersed phase of a dilute oil-in-water dispersion. Solid particles are added to this dispersion and agitated to give a system analagous to that found in flotation cells prior to aeration, i.e. during conditioning. The technique enables study of the overall or apparent kinetics involved in the collision and effective adsorption of collector droplets onto coal or mineral particles. Results obtained show that adsorption is very rapid and tenacious, even under turbulent conditions. The hydrocarbon collectors are selective. Adsorption onto gangue (undesirable minerals) is limited and decreasing adsorption is evident as coal fractions become increasingly dense, i.e. as their gangue (ash) content increases. Commercial kerosene (Shellsol K) behaved in a similar way to the pure alkane collector with similar boiling point (dodecane).
Adsorbents for Industrial Pollution Control
Authors: El-Geundi Mohammad S. 
Published: January 2017

Adsorbent materials used for treating industrial pollutants are reviewed. The article consists of two parts. The first part considers new trends in traditional adsorbents such as activated carbons and zeolites. New low-cost adsorbents such as waste materials and clay minerals are discussed in the second part. It has been reported that activated carbons can be obtained from agricultural by-products such as shells and stones of various fruit by a simple single-stage method. This method differs from the traditional processes for the production of activated carbons. On the other hand, natural zeolites have been used as low-cost adsorbents in industrial pollution control. The extent of their application is not only related to their low cost, but also to the improved properties and performance characteristics which they possess. Recently, a variety of agricultural and industrial waste materials and clay minerals have been evaluated as new adsorbents with an excellent potential for the removal of different pollutants from wastewater. The new low-cost adsorbents obtained were found to have large adsorption capacities and good mechanical properties.
An Extended Skin Excision Otoplasty Technique for the Prominent Ear
Authors: Hopping Steven B. , Gupta Ashmit 
Published: January 2017

Introduction: Otoplasty enhances the quality of human life by offering the opportunity to correct prominent ears, a common deformity that has significant negative impact on the psychosocial well-being of many patients. Materials and Methods: We describe a simple extended skin excision technique that addresses various cosmetic ear abnormalities by stabilizing conchal position during healing while facilitating the curvature of the antihelix by creating skin tension and thus relying less on suture fixation. The key technical aspects of this procedure and short- and long-term results are discussed. Results: Twenty-two patients underwent otoplasty from 1997 to 2000. On follow-up, patients were very satisfied with the results of the procedure. A small percentage did suffer some minor complications. Discussion: This otoplasty technique provides long-term natural cosmetic results with generally low risk and morbidity, making it an ideal addition to the armamentarium of the cosmetic surgeon.
Metabolic Correlates of Theophylline Therapy: A Concentration-Related Phenomenon
Authors: Flack John M. , Ryder Kenneth W. , Strickland Daniel , Whang Robert 
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship of serum theophylline concentration with electrolyte and glucose abnormalities across a broad range of theophylline concentrations. DESIGN: Retrospective review of a computerized laboratory database between June 1, 1984 and June 1, 1986. SETTING: A midwestern university medical center. PATIENTS: Eight hundred sixty-nine patients with serum theophylline concentrations of >5.5 μmol/L and a random unmatched sample (control group) of 350 in- and outpatient adults and children with no history of reactive airways disease or theophylline exposure. RESULTS: Patients with measurable theophylline had a higher risk of hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperglycemia, hypophosphatemia, and hypomagnesemia compared with the unexposed control group. Unadjusted odds ratios (OR) were: (1) hypokalemia OR=4.2 (95 percent CI 2.2 to 7.9); (2) hyponatremia OR=5.4 (95 percent CI 2.0 to 12.9); (3) hypomagnesemia OR=1.6 (95 percent CI 1.0 to 2.5); (4) hyperglycemia OR=2.3 (95 percent CI 1.7 to 3.0); and (5) hypophosphatemia OR=2.7 (95 percent CI 1.2 to 5.3). A linear concentration—response relationship was documented between serum theophylline concentration and all metabolic disturbances. conclusions: Measurable theophylline was associated with increased risk for glucose and electrolyte abnormalities in a concentration-related fashion across a broad range of theophylline concentrations from 5.5 to ≥110 μmol/L.
Postoperative Nystagmus and Nausea
Authors: Larijani Ghassem E. , Gratz Irwin , Afshar Mary 
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the presence and the relationship between postoperative nystagmus and nausea. DESIGN: Open-label study. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENTS: Sixty-six patients recovering from general anesthesia following elective ambulatory surgeries. INTERVENTIONS: Patients were tested postoperatively for nystagmus using an electronystagmography, and were monitored for nausea and vomiting for the first postoperative day. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A comparison of the incidence of nausea was made among patients with and without postoperative nystagmus. RESULTS: Twenty-four patients (36 percent) experienced postoperative nausea and 28 patients (42 percent) had nystagmus. There were no significant differences in age, weight, height, dosage of fentanyl, or postoperative use of narcotics between those who experienced postoperative nausea or had nystagmus than those who did not. A significantly greater percentage of female patients compared with male patients had nausea during the first postoperative day. Sixty percent of patients with nystagmus experienced nausea in the hospital compared with 18 percent of the patients without nystagmus (p<0.01, 95 percent confidence interval [CI] of the difference = 11.3 to 61.3 percent). Twenty-two patients (78 percent) with nystagmus experienced nausea during the first postoperative day compared with 14 patients (36 percent) with no nystagmus (p<0.01, 95 percent CI of the difference = 20.1 to 63.3 percent). Eighty-three percent of the nauseated patients experienced vomiting during the first postoperative day. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of nystagmus in the early part of recovery from general anesthesia is associated with a higher incidence of nausea and vomiting during the first postoperative day.
Effect of Preparation Method and Storage on Rifampin Concentration in Suspensions
Authors: Nahata Milap C. , Morosco Richard S. , Hipple Thomas F. 
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of four preparation methods and extended storage on rifampin concentration in extemporaneously prepared suspensions. DESIGN: Four preparation methods were used: mixing intravenous (iv) rifampin in syrup (A); manufacturer's recommended technique of mixing capsule (Rifadin) contents in syrup (B); triturating capsule contents in syrup into a paste and adding remaining syrup while mixing (C); and triturating capsule contents in syrup into a paste, adding syrup, retriturating the slurry, and adding remaining syrup while mixing (D). Samples were drawn from each of five bottles of each of the four preparations stored at 4 °C, immediately after mixing (day 0), and on days 7, 14, 28, 42, 56, 70, and 91 days during storage. Rifampin wes measured by a stability-indicating HPLC method. RESULTS: The measured mean concentrations of rifampin were nearly 100 percent of the initial concentration in the suspension prepared from iv rifampin solution (method A) during the first 56 days of storage. In contrast, the measured concentrations were substantially lower than expected in the suspensions prepared by methods B, C, and D. The mean rifampin concentrations in suspensions prepared by methods B, C, and D were only 14.5, 38.6, and 68 percent, respectively, of the initial concentration achieved by method A. The rifampin concentrations increased with storage time in suspensions prepared by methods B, C, and D. The mean rifampin concentration was lower than 90 percent during the first 14 days with methods B and C, and the first 7 days with method D. The highest mean concentrations were observed on day 42 with method B, and on day 28 with methods C and D. All methods yielded 90% of the labeled potency (10 mg/mL) on day 56. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed that preparation method can influence the dispersion, and thus the measured concentration, of rifampin in aliquots of suspensions prepared from capsules and stored in plastic bottles. Suspensions prepared from capsules led to lower-than-expected rifampin concentrations; those prepared from iv rifampin did not. Rifampin was stable in each type of suspension for 56 days at 4 °C.
Fluconazole-Induced Symptomatic Phenytoin Toxicity
Authors: Cadle Richard M. , Zenon Golden J. , Rodriguez-Barradas Maria C. , Hamill Richard J. 
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVE: To report two cases of fluconazole-induced symptomatic phenytoin toxicity and review literature related to this interaction. DATA SOURCES: Case reports and review articles identified by a computerized (MEDLINE) and manual ( Index Medicus) search. DATA SYNTHESIS: Fluconazole is a broad-spectrum triazole antifungal agent primarily eliminated by renal mechanisms, although hepatic cytochrome P-450 inhibition and hepatotoxicity have been observed. We report two cases of fluconazole-induced symptomatic phenytoin toxicity. Both patients received high doses of the drug; one patient developed phenytoin toxicity only after long-term coadministration. Previously reported cases have occurred primarily with high-dose fluconazole and short-term coadministration. CONCLUSIONS: Fluconazole can increase phenytoin serum concentrations leading to toxicity. Constant and continuous monitoring of serum phenytoin concentrations with fluconazole doses as low as 200 mg/d is warranted.
Cyclophosphamide-Induced Facial Discomfort
Authors: Kosirog-Glowacki Jane L. , Bressler Linda R. 
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVE: To report the occurrence of cyclophosphamide-induced facial discomfort in patients at our institution, to review previous literature reports, and to discuss possible methods of prevention. SETTING: An oncology clinic in a university teaching hospital. PATIENTS: From January 1990 to March 1993, 14 patients experienced uncomfortable sensations of the skin or mucous membranes associated with cyclophosphamide administration. Details pertaining to each patient are described. INTERVENTIONS: Initial interventions included changing the duration of infusion or concentration of cyclophosphamide. We postulated that an anticholinergic medication such as ipratropium bromide may prevent cyclophosphamide-induced facial discomfort. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Changing the infusion duration or cyclophosphamide concentration or administering ipratropium bromide intranasally resulted in variable degrees of improvement. CONCLUSIONS: The number of cyclophosphamide reactions seen at our institution indicates that facial or scalp burning, oropharyngeal tingling, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and/or lacrimation may occur more frequently than previously noted. Thus, careful questioning is necessary to determine whether these clinical symptoms are present and bothersome in patients treated with cyclophosphamide. Intranasal ipratropium bromide, as well as other measures to prevent or decrease the intensity of cyclophosphamide-induced facial discomfort should be investigated.
Magnesium Homeostasis and Clinical Disorders of Magnesium Deficiency
Authors: Whang Robert , Hampton Edward M. , Whang David D. 
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVE: To survey the causes of clinical hypomagnesemia and Mg deficiency. The relationship of hypomagnesemia to digitalis toxicity, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and acute myocardial infarction is discussed, as is the clinical interrelationship of Mg and K concentrations, the principal intracellular cations. DATA SOURCES: A MEDLINE search and retrieval was used to identify relevant references. STUDY SELECTION: Clinical reports, as well as studies, were selected for this review. DATA EXTRACTION: There were very few placebo-controlled clinical studies. Clinical observations were related primarily to compilation of series in which Mg was administered and clinical results reported. In addition, conclusions derived from review articles on the subject of clinical Mg depletion were used. DATA SYNTHESIS: Clinical diagnosis of Mg deficiency is ascertained most expeditiously by estimating serum Mg concentrations. Although available on order by physicians, the lack of routine serum Mg analysis as part of the “electrolyte panel” impedes the diagnosis of clinical Mg deficiency. Renal loss of Mg resulting from the widespread use of loop diuretics is responsible for significant numbers of patients with Mg deficiency and hypomagnesemia. Life threatening cardiac arrhythmias and seizures represent the most serious manifestations of clinical hypomagnesemia and Mg depletion. In the most critically ill patients, treatment with intravenous Mg is recommended. Oral repletion of Mg is reserved for the less critically ill hospitalized patients and ambulatory patients. Close attention must be paid to optimizing K replenishment in hypokalemic patients by concurrent treatment of any accompanying hypomagnesemia to avoid the problem of refractory K repletion. CONCLUSIONS: Hypomagnesemia is one of the most frequent serum electrolyte abnormalities in current clinical practice. Routine inclusion of serum Mg analysis in the electrolyte panel will enhance the clinical recognition and treatment of hypomagnesemic Mg-depleted patients. Failure to respond to treatment of recurrent ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation to usual antiarrhythmic therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, and congestive heart failure should alert the clinician to consider administering intravenous Mg. Repair of coexisting hypomagnesemia in hypokalemic patients is essentialto avoid the problem of refractory K repletion caused by coexisting Mg depletion. More controlled clinical studies of Mg deficiency are necessary to ascertain the cost-effectiveness of Mg replacement therapy.
Nutritional Support Teams: A Review of Comparative Trials
Authors: Gales Barry J. , Gales Marla J. 
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the literature describing the influence of nutritional support teams (NSTs) on the provision of nutritional therapy. DATA SOURCES: A MEDLINE and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts search (key terms: nutritional support, nutritional support service/team, hyperalimentation service/team, metabolic support service/team, service/team) covering 1970–1993 were used to identify pertinent literature. STUDY SELECTION: The results of comparative trials involving NSTs are presented. DATA EXTRACTION: Data from comparative trials examining the influence of NSTs on the provision of enteral nutrition (EN) and total parenteral nutrition are discussed. DATA SYNTHESIS: NSTs dramatically reduced the incidence of catheter-related complications, especially sepsis, by developing central venous catheter insertion and care guidelines. Early studies found that NSTs reduced the incidence of electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities by more stringent laboratory and clinical monitoring, but this was not found consistently in later studies. The ability of consultative NSTs to reduce the incidence of metabolic and electrolyte abnormalities is less clear. NSTs also were more likely to evaluate, document, and subsequently meet a patient's nutritional requirements. Studies examining the financial impact of NSTs frequently reported cost savings, but often failed to include personnel costs in their analysis. The provision of EN by an NST reduced the frequency of complications and increased the adequacy of nutritional supplementation. CONCLUSIONS: Early nutritional support teams produced significant benefits largely through the development of protocols and standardization. Current NSTs should increase the dissemination of information supporting their continued benefits. To remain viable, NSTs need to expand their roles, document improved patient outcomes, and show cost-effectiveness.
Incidence, recurrence, and long-term survival of ischemic stroke subtypes: A population-based study in the Middle East
Authors: Saber Hamidreza , Thrift Amanda G , Kapral Moira K , Shoamanesh Ashkan , Amiri Amin , Farzadfard Mohammad T , Behrouz Réza , Azarpazhooh Mahmoud Reza 
Published: January 2017

Background Incidence, risk factors, case fatality and survival rates of ischemic stroke subtypes are unknown in the Middle East due to the lack of community-based incidence stroke studies in this region. Aim To characterize ischemic stroke subtypes in a Middle Eastern population. Methods The Mashad Stroke Incidence Study is a community-based study that prospectively ascertained all cases of stroke among the 450,229 inhabitants of Mashhad, Iran between 2006 and 2007. We identified 512 cases of first-ever ischemic stroke [264 men (mean age 65.5 ± 14.4) and 248 women (mean age 64.14 ± 14.5)]. Subtypes of ischemic stroke were classified according to the TOAST criteria. Incidence rates were age standardized to the WHO and European populations. Results The proportion of stroke subtypes was distributed as follows: 14.1% large artery disease, 15% cardioembolic, 22.5% small artery disease, 43.9% undetermined and 4.5% other. The greatest overall incidence rates were attributed to undetermined infarction (49.97/100,000) followed by small artery disease (25.54/100,000). Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and atrial fibrillation differed among ischemic stroke subtypes. Overall, there were 268 (52.34%) deaths and 73 (14.25%) recurrent strokes at five years after incident ischemic stroke, with the greatest risk of recurrence seen in the large artery disease (35.6%) and cardioembolic (35.5%) subgroups. Survival was similar in men and women for each stroke subtype. Conclusions We observed markedly greater incidence rates of ischemic stroke subtypes than in other countries within the Mashad Stroke Incidence Study after age standardization. Our findings should be considered when planning prevention and stroke care services in this region.
Identification of apilimod as a first-in-class PIKfyve kinase inhibitor for treatment of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Authors: Gayle Sophia , Landrette Sean , Beeharry Neil , Conrad Chris , Hernandez Marylens , Beckett Paul , Ferguson Shawn M. , Mandelkern Talya , Zheng Meiling , Xu Tian , Rothberg Jonathan , Lichenstein Henri 
Published: January 2017

Key Points
Apilimod has broad anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo across all subtypes of B-NHL. Apilimod induces B-NHL cytotoxicity through a unique mechanism of action that involves the disruption of lysosomal function.
Resilience of Cystoseira beds: lack of canopy effects on recruitment
Authors: Piazzi Luigi , Balata David , Ceccherelli Giulia 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of the presence of an adult canopy on the recruitment of the habitat-forming seaweed Cystoseira brachycarpa var. balearica, in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea. To achieve this objective, a field experiment was performed and recruitment was estimated both in the middle and at the edge of cleared patches, as well as within the bed, on ceramic tiles anchored to the rocky substrate. At the end of the study, neither the number nor the heights of Cystoseira thalli were significantly different among the positions, suggesting that there were no facilitating or inhibiting effects on recruitment.