bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effectivity of convex triangular and rectangular cross section instruments on decreasing the amount of root canal Enterococcus faecalis bacteria colonies
Authors: Goenawan Meilina , Nugroho Juni Jekti , Rovani Christine Anastasia , Trilaksana Aries Chandra , Natsir Nurhayaty , Anas Andi Sumidarti 
Published: September 2016

<div class="WordSection1"><p>this study aims to evaluate effectiveness difference between convex triangular and rectangular cross section rotary instruments on root canal Enterococcus faecalis bacteria colonies. Samples mandibular premolar teeth with one narrow and straight root canal divided into 3 groups : instrumented with convex triangular cross section rotary instruments, rectangular cross section rotary instruments, and convex triangular cross section manual instruments. Each group consisted of 9 samples. Standardized teeth length, instrumented to #15 K-file and sterilized. E. faecalis suspension in BHIB was standardized then 27 root canals contaminated. Root canals were incubated for 21 days. Every 48 hours root canals added with BHIB. Initial samples were collected, plated in agar culture medium and incubated for bacterial count. and then bacterial count was performed again. Data were collected and analysed using Paired T-test and ANOVA</p><p>The results showed there are significant difference on Enterococcus faecalis bacteria colonies amount before and after preparation with all instruments that was used and bacterial reduction amount in root canals were greater on convex triangular cross section instruments than on rectangular cross section instruments even there was no significant difference.</p></div>
Telephone survey to investigate relationships between onychectomy or onychectomy technique and house soiling in cats
Authors: Gerard Amanda F. , Larson Mandy , Baldwin Claudia J. , Petersen Christine 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine whether associations existed between onychectomy or onychectomy technique and house soiling in cats.
DESIGN Cross-sectional study.
SAMPLE 281 owners of 455 cats in Polk County, Iowa, identified via a list of randomly selected residential phone numbers of cat owners in that region.
PROCEDURES A telephone survey was conducted to collect information from cat owners on factors hypothesized a priori to be associated with house soiling, including cat sex, reproductive status, medical history, and onychectomy history. When cats that had undergone onychectomy were identified, data were collected regarding the cat's age at the time of the procedure and whether a carbon dioxide laser (CDL) had been used. Information on history of house soiling behavior (urinating or defecating outside the litter box) was also collected.
RESULTS Onychectomy technique was identified as a risk factor for house soiling. Cats for which a non-CDL technique was used had a higher risk of house soiling than cats for which the CDL technique was used. Cats that had undergone onychectomy and that lived in a multicat (3 to 5 cats) household were more than 3 times as likely to have house soiled as were single-housed cats with intact claws.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results of this cross-sectional study suggested that use of the CDL technique for onychectomy could decrease the risk of house soiling by cats relative to the risk associated with other techniques. This and other findings can be used to inform the decisions of owners and veterinarians when considering elective onychectomy for cats.
Glenohumeral Synovial Chondromatosis
Authors: Andrade Robert 
Published: September 2016

A 20-year-old, right hand-dominant man reported to physical therapy with a history of deep anterior left shoulder pain. Radiographs, which were obtained after physical therapy was initiated, and subsequent magnetic resonance imaging showed the presence of numerous radio-opaque loose bodies that followed bone signal characteristics dispersed throughout the glenohumeral joint, leading to a diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(9):809. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.0414
Effect of Body-Weight-Support Running on Lower-Limb Biomechanics
Authors: Neal Michael , Fleming Neil , Eberman Lindsey , Games Kenneth , Vaughan Jeremiah 
Published: September 2016

Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Background Body-weight-support (BWS) running is increasing in popularity, despite limited evidence of its effects on running mechanics. Objectives To determine the effect of increasing BWS on lower-limb biomechanics during lower-body positive-pressure (LBPP) treadmill running. Methods Fourteen male recreational runners completed 15 randomized trials on an LBPP treadmill at 5 levels of BWS and 3 velocities (1-minute trials with 3-minute recovery). Knee and ankle kinematic data were recorded continuously via electrogoniometry. Synchronous in-shoe plantar-pressure data identified stride onset and quantified foot-segment forces. Data were recorded during the final 30 seconds of each trial and averaged over 10 consecutive stride cycles. Results Higher levels of BWS resulted in significantly (P<.001) increased stride duration, reduced stride frequency, and reduced ground contact time (GCT). In addition, normalized GCT (GCT/stride duration) was significantly reduced (P<.001), indicating increased flight time. Increasing BWS resulted in significant reductions (P<.001) in peak knee flexion and dorsiflexion and reduced overall knee and ankle range of motion during the stance phase. Conclusion Running on an LBPP treadmill alters lower-limb kinematics, resulting in reduced ankle and knee joint range of motion. In addition, increased BWS alters stride characteristics, resulting in shorter GCT and longer flight time. Clinicians must be aware of lower-limb kinematic alterations to provide safe and effective parameters for rehabilitation involving LBPP treadmills. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(9):784–793. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.6503
Examinations of casting cracks in a high alloy steel valve
Authors: Çöl Mustafa , Kahrıman Fulya , Uygun Mehmet , Adişen Serhat 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
High alloy steels are widely used for high temperature and corrosion resistance applications in power plants, e. g., in chemical and petroleum industries. Mechanical properties of these alloys (e. g., hardness and tensile strength) can be altered by suitable heat treatment. This paper deals with failure investigations of a cast valve made of high alloy steel. The samples were taken from valve body and prepared by metallographic techniques. Microstructural defects causing cracking were investigated using light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry. Segregation areas at the grain boundaries in the microstructure of the material were observed. Casting was repeated by taking necessary measures during the production in order to eliminate these heterogeneous regions and then suitable heat treatment was applied to the part. The samples taken from the last part were also examined. As a result, a homogeneous microstructure was obtained and no macro or micro cracks were observed.
Laparoscopy versus mini-laparotomy peritoneal catheter insertion of ventriculoperitoneal shunts: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: He Mingliang , Ouyang Leping , Wang Shengwen , Zheng Meiguang , Liu Anmin 
Published: September 2016

OBJECTIVE
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt treatment is the main treatment method for hydrocephalus. The traditional operative approach for peritoneal catheter insertion is mini-laparotomy. In recent years, laparoscopy-assisted insertion has become increasingly popular. It seems likely that use of an endoscope could lower the incidence of shunt malfunction. However, there is no consensus about the benefits of laparoscopy-assisted peritoneal catheter insertion.

METHODS
A systematic search was performed using the PubMed, Embase, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library databases. A manual search for reference lists was conducted. The protocol was prepared according to the interventional systematic reviews of the Cochrane Handbook, and the article was written on the basis of the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines.

RESULTS
Eleven observational trials and 2 randomized controlled trials were included. Seven operation-related outcome measures were analyzed, and 3 of these showed no difference between operative techniques. The results of the meta-analysis are as follows: in the laparoscopy group, the rate of distal shunt failure was lower (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.25–0.67; p = 0.0003), the absolute effect is 7.11% for distal shunt failure, the number needed to treat is 14 (95% CI 8–23), operative time was shorter (mean difference [MD], −12.84; 95% CI −20.68 to −5.00; p = 0.001), and blood loss was less (MD −9.93, 95% CI −17.56 to −2.31; p = 0.01). In addition, a borderline statistically significant difference tending to laparoscopic technique was observed in terms of hospital stay (MD −1.77, 95% CI −3.67 to 0.13; p = 0.07).

CONCLUSIONS
To some extent, a laparoscopic insertion technique could yield a better prognosis, mainly because it is associated with a lower distal failure rate and shorter operative time, which would be clinically relevant.
Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid and bleeding risks with ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
Authors: Kamenova Maria , Croci Davide , Guzman Raphael , Mariani Luigi , Soleman Jehuda 
Published: September 2016

OBJECTIVE
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement is a common procedure for the treatment of hydrocephalus following diverse neurosurgical conditions. Most of the patients present with other comorbidities and receive antiplatelet therapy, usually acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Despite its clinical relevance, the perioperative management of these patients has not been sufficiently investigated. The aim of this study was to compare the peri- and postoperative bleeding complication rates associated with ASA intake in patients undergoing VP shunt placement.

METHODS
Of 172 consecutive patients undergoing VP shunt placement between June 2009 and December 2015, 40 (23.3%) patients were receiving low-dose ASA treatment. The primary outcome measure was bleeding events in ASA users versus nonusers, whereas secondary outcome measures were postoperative cardiovascular events, hematological findings, morbidity, and mortality. A subgroup analysis was conducted in patients who discontinued ASA treatment for < 7 days (n = 4, ASA Group 1) and for ≥ 7 days (n = 36, ASA Group 2).

RESULTS
No statistically significant difference for bleeding events was observed between ASA users and nonusers (p = 0.30). Cardiovascular complications, surgical morbidity, and mortality did not differ significantly between the groups either. Moreover, there was no association between ASA discontinuation regimens (< 7 days and ≥ 7 days) and hemorrhagic events.

CONCLUSIONS
Given the lack of guidelines regarding perioperative management of neurosurgical patients with antiplatelet therapy, these findings elucidate one issue, showing comparable bleeding rates in ASA users and nonusers undergoing VP shunt placement.
Epidemiology of adult-onset hydrocephalus: institutional experience with 2001 patients
Authors: Bir Shyamal C. , Patra Devi Prasad , Maiti Tanmoy K. , Sun Hai , Guthikonda Bharat , Notarianni Christina , Nanda Anil 
Published: September 2016

OBJECTIVE
Adult-onset hydrocephalus is not commonly discussed in the literature, especially regarding its demographic distribution. In contrast to pediatric hydrocephalus, which is related to a primary CSF pathway defect, its development in adults is often secondary to other pathologies. In this study, the authors investigated the epidemiology of adult-onset hydrocephalus as it pertains to different etiologies and in reference to age, sex, and race distributions.

METHODS
The authors retrospectively reviewed the clinical notes of 2001 patients with adult-onset hydrocephalus who presented to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center within a 25-year span. Significant differences between the groups were analyzed by a chi-square test; p < 0.05 was considered significant.

RESULTS
The overall mean (± SEM) incidence of adult hydrocephalus in this population was 77 ± 30 per year, with a significant increase in incidence in the past decade (55 ± 3 [1990–2003] vs 102 ± 6 [2004–2015]; p < 0.0001). Hydrocephalus in a majority of the patients had a vascular etiology (45.5%) or was a result of a tumor (30.2%). The incidence of hydrocephalus in different age groups varied according to various pathologies. The incidence was significantly higher in males with normal-pressure hydrocephalus (p = 0.03) or head injury (p = 0.01) and higher in females with pseudotumor cerebri (p < 0.0001). In addition, the overall incidence of hydrocephalus was significantly higher in Caucasian patients (p = 0.0002) than in those of any other race.

CONCLUSIONS
Knowledge of the demographic variations in adult-onset hydrocephalus is helpful in achieving better risk stratification and better managing the disease in patients. For general applicability, these results should be validated in a large-scale meta-analysis based on a national population database.
THE FIRST HIGH-PHASE OBSERVATIONS OF A KBO: NEW HORIZONS IMAGING OF (15810) 1994 JR1 FROM THE KUIPER BELT
Authors: Porter Simon B. , Spencer John R. , Benecchi Susan , Verbiscer Anne J. , Zangari Amanda M. , Weaver H. A. , Lauer Tod R. , Parker Alex H. , Buie Marc W. , Cheng Andrew F. , Young Leslie A. , Olkin Cathy B. , Ennico Kimberly , Stern S. Alan ,   (the New Horizons Science Team)
Published: September 2016

ABSTRACT
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft observed (15810) 1994 JR1, a 3:2 resonant Kuiper belt object (KBO), using the LOng Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) on 2015 November 2 from a distance of 1.85 au and again on 2016 April 7 from a distance of 0.71 au. These were the first close observations of any KBO other than Pluto. Combining ground-based and Hubble Space Telescope (HST) observations at small phase angles and the LORRI observations at higher phase angles, we produced the first disk-integrated solar phase curve of a typical KBO from α = 0.°6–58°. Observations at these geometries, attainable only from a spacecraft in the outer solar system, constrain surface properties such as macroscopic roughness and the single particle phase function. 1994 JR1 has a rough surface with a 37° ± 5° mean topographic slope angle and has a relatively rapid rotation period of 5.47 ± 0.33 hr. 1994 JR1 is currently 2.7 au from Pluto; our astrometric points enable high-precision orbit determination and integrations that show that it comes this close to Pluto every 2.4 million years (104 heliocentric orbits), causing Pluto to perturb 1994 JR1. During the November spacecraft observation, the KBO was simultaneously observed using HST in two colors, confirming its very red spectral slope. These observations have laid the groundwork for numerous potential future distant KBO observations in the New Horizons–Kuiper belt extended mission.
GW150914: FIRST SEARCH FOR THE ELECTROMAGNETIC COUNTERPART OF A GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE EVENT BY THE TOROS COLLABORATION
Authors: Díaz Mario C. , Beroiz Martín , Peñuela Tania , Macri Lucas M. , Oelkers Ryan J. , Yuan Wenlong , García Lambas Diego , Cabral Juan , Colazo Carlos , Domínguez Mariano , Sánchez Bruno , Gurovich Sebastián , Lares Marcelo , Schneiter Matías , Graña Darío , Renzi Víctor , Rodriguez Horacio , Starck Manuel , Vrech Rubén , Artola Rodolfo , Ferreyra Antonio Chiavassa , Girardini Carla , Quiñones Cecilia , Tapia Luis , Tornatore Marina , Marshall Jennifer L. , DePoy Darren L. , Branchesi Marica , Brocato Enzo , Padilla Nelson , Pereyra Nicolas A. , Mukherjee Soma , Benacquista Matthew , Key Joey 
Published: September 2016

ABSTRACT
We present the results of the optical follow-up conducted by the TOROS collaboration of the first gravitational-wave event GW150914. We conducted unfiltered CCD observations (0.35–1 μm) with the 1.5 m telescope at Bosque Alegre starting ∼2.5 days after the alarm. Given our limited field of view (∼100 arcmin2), we targeted 14 nearby galaxies that were observable from the site and were located within the area of higher localization probability. We analyzed the observations using two independent implementations of difference-imaging algorithms, followed by a Random-Forest-based algorithm to discriminate between real and bogus transients. We did not find any bona fide transient event in the surveyed area down to a 5σ limiting magnitude of r = 21.7 mag (AB). Our result is consistent with the LIGO detection of a binary black hole merger, for which no electromagnetic counterparts are expected, and with the expected rates of other astrophysical transients.
Burkini : Entretien croisé des Professeurs Stéphanie Hennette-Vauchez et Joël Andriantsimbazovina sur la décision du Conseil d’Etat
Authors: Hervieu Nicolas 
Published: September 2016

Par une retentissante ordonnance rendue le 26 août 2016 en formation de trois juges, le Conseil d’Etat a décidé de suspendre en référé l’un des arrêtés municipaux prohibant sur la plage et/ou lors de la baignade le port de tenues contraires notamment à « la laïcité ». Depuis le début du mois d’août, les arrêtés visant – selon les déclarations des maires concernés – le « burkini » s’étaient multipliés, suscitant un vif débat estival en France ainsi que des réactions partout dans le monde. Dans un entretien croisé, les Professeurs Stéphanie Hennette-Vauchez et Joël Andriantsimbazovina livrent leurs premières analyses respectives – fort contrastées – sur une ordonnance qui interroge nombre de notions classiques et cruciales du droit des libertés. Le tout dans un contexte éminemment sensible.
Pulmonary α-1,3-Glucan–Specific IgA-Secreting B Cells Suppress the Development of Cockroach Allergy
Authors: Patel Preeyam S. , King R. Glenn , Kearney John F. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
There is a higher incidence of allergic conditions among children living in industrialized countries than those in developing regions. One explanation for this is reduced neonatal exposure to microbes and the consequent lack of immune stimulation. Sensitivity to cockroach allergen is highly correlated with the development of severe asthma. In this study, we determined that an Ab to microbial α-1,3-glucan binds an Enterobacter species and cockroach allergen. Neonatal, but not adult, mice immunized with this α-1,3-glucan–bearing Enterobacter (MK7) are protected against cockroach allergy. Following exposure to cockroach allergen, α-1,3-glucan–specific IgA-secreting cells are present in the lungs of mice immunized with MK7 as neonates but not in the lungs of those immunized as adults. Mice that are unable to generate anti–α-1,3-glucan IgA Abs were immunized with MK7 as neonates and were no longer protected against cockroach allergy. Thus, neonatal, but not adult, exposure to α-1,3-glucan results in suppressed development of cockroach allergy via pulmonary α-1,3-glucan–specific IgA-secreting cells.
Vitamin D Deficiency is Associated with Severity of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and High Rates of Sun Exposure
Authors: Gondim Fernando , Caribé Ana , Vasconcelos Karine Ferreira , Segundo Alexandre Dantas , Bandeira Francisco 
Published: September 2016

BackgroundVitamin D deficiency has been associated with cardiovascular risk factors, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Evidence shows that patients with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations have a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to assess vitamin D as a predictor of the severity in diabetics with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).MethodsA total of 166 patients were diagnosed with ACS. Serum 25OHD concentrations were analyzed, and risk factors for ACS were evaluated.ResultsPatients diagnosed as having acute myocardial infarction with elevation of the ST segment had a higher rate of 25OHD, <20 ng/mL compared to ≤30 ng/mL (47.8% × 13.4%, P = 0.03). Diabetics with vitamin D deficiency had more multivessel lesions in the coronary angiography than non-diabetics (69% × 31.8%, P = 0.007). After adjustments for confounders, serum 25OHD remained associated with more severe disease.ConclusionVitamin D deficiency is associated with more severe ACS and is a predictor of more extensive coronary lesions in patients with T2DM.
Risk Management of Onco-Hematological Drugs: How and how Fast can we Improve?
Authors: Altini Mattia , Bernabini Marna , Marchetti Paolo , Orlando Laura , Rebesco Barbara , Sirna Valeria 
Published: September 2016

Purpose Medication errors in oncology may cause severe damage to patients, professionals, and the environment. The Italian Ministry of Health issued Raccomandazione 14 to provide guidelines for prevention of errors while using antineoplastic drugs. This work aimed at analyzing Raccomandazione 14 through the different viewpoints of the hospital pharmacist, the nurse, the oncologist, and the hospital director. Methods Twenty-seven Italian healthcare organizations participated in a self-assessment survey evaluating compliance with Raccomandazione 14 within the oncology, hematology, and pharmacy departments. Results The self-assessment results showed a general acknowledgement of the need for centralized management of anticancer agents. The specific responsibility of the pharmacist on the centralized management of anticancer drugs from preparation to disposal emerged as a critical point. The nurse, beyond the skills in drug administration and prevention of extravasation, also plays a fundamental role in educating and supporting the patient. The physicians, who are attentive to scientific, clinical, and regulatory criteria in prescribing and monitoring the therapies, are called upon to improve awareness on the importance of sharing standardized procedures with other professionals, to minimize medication error occurrence. The implementation of a complete computerized management from prescribing to drug administration and follow-up was highlighted. Multidisciplinary groups were constituted across the nation by professionals dedicated to the implementation of electronic health records and drug history and medical reconciliation processes. Conclusions Our analysis of the Ministerial Raccomandazione 14 urges implementation of the resources for ensuring quality and safety during prescription, preparation, and administration of anticancer drugs.
Turismo e Sociedade (Eletrônica). Curitiba, volume 9, número 1, Janeiro-Abril de 2016.
Authors: Bahl Miguel 
Published: September 2016

Dados geriasi (sítio e endereço eletrônicos), Declaração de direito autoral, Política de privacidade, Revisores deste número, Diretrizes para autores, Exemplos para indicação das referências, Itens de verificação para submissão. Opção para compor versão impressa.
Loyaliteitsdividend, bijzondere stemrechtaandelen en de positie van minderheidsaandeelhouders
Authors: Bootsma A.A. 
Published: September 2016

Loyaliteitsdividend, bijzondere stemrechtaandelen en de positie van minderheidsaandeelhouders. Midstream or IPO introduction, that’s the question
De recentelijke invoering van bijzondere stemrechtaandelen wordt vergeleken met het bij DSM voorgestelde loyaliteitsdividend. Het loyaliteitsdividend werd midstream – door statutenwijziging bij een bestaande beurs-NV met zittende publieke aandeelhouders – voorgesteld. De bijzondere stemrechtaandelen zijn voorafgaand aan een beursgang (IPO) van een nieuwe (holding)vennootschap ingevoerd. Dit verschil werkt door in de positie van minderheidsaandeelhouders. Tegen deze achtergrond wordt ingegaan op de Eumedion-voorstellen voor regulering van bijzondere stemrechtaandelen.