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Model Hong Kong malls and their development in mainland China: consumer iconicity and the trans/national capitalist class
Authors: CARTIER CAROLYN 
Published: May 2016

AbstractRelational geographies of capital and consumption between Hong Kong and mainland China have been forming through tourism engagement in Hong Kong and the development of model Hong Kong malls in China. This analysis of urban restructuring for the consumer economy identifies how landmark Hong Kong malls are reproduced in major cities of China by networks of Hong Kong property firms and mainland elites. Adapting Leslie Sklair's formulation of architectural iconicity in the culture‐ideology of consumerism, this economic relationship, which restructures urban space, constructs iconic built forms and develops Chinese consumerism, marks hegemonic opportunities of a national capitalist class, suggesting how Chinese state capitalism and its Hong Kong networks limit and incrementally engage transnational capital while instantiating Hong Kong‐style consumer iconicity. New malls in mixed‐use developments in China often occupy sites of historical markets and thus affirm Sklair's prediction that iconic architecture increasingly proclaims consumer space while claiming historic forms of public space.
Power, capital, and immigration detention rights: making networked markets in global detention governance at UNHCR
Authors: MORRIS JULIA 
Published: May 2016

AbstractWith the expanded use of immigration detention and migration management practices worldwide, detention has emerged as a key issue for United Nations and international human rights institutions. A growing international rights movement seeks to make the practice fairer and more humane, leading to the dominance of a mainstream detention rights agenda and counter‐hegemonic system of governance. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Geneva and elsewhere, this article examines the capital, knowledge, and technological expertise that went into the construction of UNHCR's Global Detention Strategy. I highlight the rational calculation undergirding this global detention rights agenda, including the transnational policy networks of NGOs, INGOs, and academics that facilitate the movement's moral authority and capitalist growth. Their practices have become powerful neoliberal development tools, which give veracity to human rights agendas and attract oppositionally‐figured abolitionist praxis.
Reactive transnationalism: homeland involvement in the face of discrimination
Authors: SNEL ERIK , 'T HART MARGRIETHA , VAN BOCHOVE MARIANNE 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn this article we examine whether migrants' perceived discrimination in the country of settlement leads to an increase of their transnational involvement. So far, this so‐called ‘reactive transnationalism’ has not been studied extensively. Based on literature on discrimination and transnationalism, reactive transnationalism is expected to be most prominent among socioeconomically successful migrants, particularly among males and those who consider themselves Muslims. Our research among middle‐class migrants in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, indeed shows that the more respondents experienced discrimination, the more transnationally involved they are, both regarding transnational identifications and transnational activities. While no gender difference was found regarding reactive transnational activities, for women perceived discrimination proves to lead to stronger instead of weaker transnational identifications than for men. The fact that no difference was found between Muslim and non‐Muslim respondents regarding reactive transnationalism suggests that, despite heated public debates about ‘Islam’, in the Netherlands, ethnic divides – being considered as ‘Dutch’ or ‘non‐Dutch’ – are even more prominent than religious ones.
Determination of functional iron deficiency status in haemodialysis patients in central South Africa
Authors: Haupt L. , Weyers R. 
Published: May 2016

SummaryIntroductionFunctional iron deficiency (FID) is characterized by adequate body iron stores with an inadequate rate of iron delivery for erythropoiesis. In chronic kidney failure (CKD), iron availability is best assessed using the percentage of hypochromic red cells (%Hypo). The aim of our study was to determine the FID status of haemodialysis patients in central South Africa, using the %Hypo analyte and to evaluate the ability of the currently used biochemical tests, transferrin saturation (TSat) and serum ferritin to diagnose FID.MethodsFor this study, 49 patients on haemodialysis were recruited. Haemoglobin (Hb), mean cell volume (MCV) and %Hypo were measured on the Advia 2120i. Biochemical analytes (serum ferritin, TSat) and C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels were also recorded.ResultsOf the 49 participants, 21 (42.9%) were diagnosed with FID (%Hypo >6%). A large number of patients (91.8%) were anaemic. The TSat demonstrated poor sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing FID compared with %Hypo. The use of %Hypo (rather than TSat) to guide intravenous iron use spared 16 patients the potential harmful effects thereof.ConclusionUsing %Hypo as a single analyte to diagnose FID will lead to more appropriate use of limited resources and a reduction in treatment‐related complications.
Tetracycline‐suppressible female lethality and sterility in the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens
Authors: Schetelig M. F. , Targovska A. , Meza J. S. , Bourtzis K. , Handler A. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe sterile insect technique (SIT) involves the mass release of sterile males to suppress insect pest populations. SIT has been improved for larval pests by the development of strains for female‐specific tetracycline‐suppressible (Tet‐off) embryonic lethal systems for male‐only populations. Here we describe the extension of this approach to the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens, using a Tet‐off driver construct with the Tet‐transactivator (tTA) under embryo‐specific Anastrepha suspensa serendipity α (As‐sry‐α) promoter regulation. In the absence of tetracycline, tTA acts upon a Tet‐response element linked to the pro‐apoptotic cell death gene lethal effector, head involuation defective (hid), from A. ludens (AlhidAla2) that contains a sex‐specific intron splicing cassette, resulting in female‐specific expression of the lethal effector. Parental adults double‐homozygous for the driver/effector vectors were expected to yield male‐only progeny when reared on Tet‐free diet, but a complete lack of oviposited eggs resulted for each of the three strains tested. Ovary dissection revealed nonvitellogenic oocytes in all strains that was reversible by feeding females tetracycline for 5 days after eclosion, resulting in male‐only adults in one strain. Presumably the sry‐α promoter exhibits prezygotic maternal expression as well as zygotic embryonic expression in A. ludens, resulting in a Tet‐off sterility effect in addition to female‐specific lethality.
Inter‐rater reliability of the German version of the Nurses' Global Assessment of Suicide Risk scale
Authors: Kozel Bernd , Grieser Manuela , Abderhalden Christoph , Cutcliffe John R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn comparison to the general population, the suicide rates of psychiatric inpatient populations in Germany and Switzerland are very high. An important preventive contribution to the lowering of the suicide rates in mental health care is to ensure that the risk of suicide of psychiatric inpatients is assessed as accurately as possible. While risk‐assessment instruments can serve an important function in determining such risk, very few have been translated to German. Therefore, in the present study, we reported on the German version of Nurses' Global Assessment of Suicide Risk (NGASR) scale. After translating the original instrument into German and pretesting the German version, we tested the inter‐rater reliability of the instrument. Twelve video case studies were evaluated by 13 raters with the NGASR scale in a 'laboratory' trial. In each case, the observer's agreement was calculated for the single items, the overall scale, the risk levels, and the sum scores. The statistical data analysis was conducted with kappa and AC1 statistics for dichotomous (items, scale) scales. A high‐to‐very high observers' agreement (AC1: 0.62–1.00, kappa: 0.00–1.00) was determined for 16 items of the German version of the NGASR scale. We conclude that the German version of the NGASR scale is a reliable instrument for evaluating risk factors for suicide. A reliable application in the clinical practise appears to be enhanced by training in the use of the instrument and the right implementation instructions.
FX Market Returns and Their Relationship to Investor Fear
Authors: Smales Lee A. , Kininmonth Jardee N. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThis note examines the relationship between changes in levels of investor fear (measured by the implied volatility index) and foreign exchange market returns. Our empirical results indicate a negative relationship between daily returns on high‐interest rate (investing) currencies and changes in the implied volatility index, while the association is positive for low‐interest rate (funding) currencies. That is, investing (funding) currencies tends to depreciate (appreciate) when investor fear increases. A sequential breakpoint test identifies a significant change in this relationship in the period following the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers, and another in 2012 following the resolution of the European sovereign debt crisis, which suggests that the relationship is linked to financial system liquidity. During the crisis period, currency returns are much more sensitive to changes in investor fear, and this is particularly so for funding currencies that are perceived to present a safe‐haven. The results have important implications for international finance, and those looking to speculate via the carry trade.
Prayer and the Registered Nurse (PRN): nurses' reports of ease and dis‐ease with patient‐initiated prayer request
Authors: Minton Mary E. , Isaacson Mary , Banik Deborah 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAimsTo explore nurse comfort with patient‐initiated prayer request scenarios.BackgroundSpiritual care is fundamental to patient care evidenced by Joint Commission requirement of a spiritual assessment on a patient's hospital admission. Prayer is an assessment component. Patients may seek solace and support by requesting prayer from the bedside nurse, the nurse may lack confidence in responding. Absent in the literature are reports specific to nurses' comfort when patients initiate prayer requests.DesignCross‐sectional mixed methods study.MethodsData were collected in early 2014 from 134 nurses in the USA via an online survey using QuestionPro. The qualitative results reported here were collated by scenario and analysed using thematic analysis.Results/findingsThe scenario responses revealed patterns of ease and dis‐ease in response to patient requests for prayer. The pattern of ease of prayer with patients revealed three themes: open to voice of calm or silence; physical or spiritual; can I call the chaplain. For these nurses, prayer is a natural component of nursing care, as the majority of responses to all scenarios demonstrated an overwhelming ease in response and capacity to pray with patients on request. The pattern of dis‐ease of prayer with patients distinguished two themes: cautious hesitancy and whose God. These nurses experienced dis‐ease with the patient's request no matter the situation.ConclusionEducators and administrators must nurture opportunities for students and nurses to learn about and engage in the reflective preparation needed to respond to patient prayer requests.
Has the quality of reporting in periodontology changed in 14 years? A systematic review
Authors: Leow Natalie M. , Hussain Zahra , Petrie Aviva , Donos Nikolaos , Needleman Ian G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBackgroundQuality of reporting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in periodontology has been poor. Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines and an extension for non‐pharmacologic trials (CONSORT‐NPE), were introduced to aid in improving this.AimsThe aim of this study was to assess the quality of reporting in periodontology, changes over the last 14 years, and adherence to CONSORT‐NPE.MethodsRandomized controlled trials in humans, published in three periodontal journals, from 2013 to 2015 were included. Search was conducted through Medline, Embase and hand searching.ResultsOne hundred and seventy‐three full‐text articles included. Two reviewers screened for reporting quality (κ = 0.69, 95% CI 0.60–0.76). 84% of studies (n = 145) described randomization methods, 74% (n = 128) highlighted examiner blinding and 87% (n = 151) accounted for patients at study conclusion. Patient and caregiver blinding was addressed in 50% (n = 70) and 50% (n = 27) of studies respectively. 64% (n = 110) described adequate allocation concealment. Compared with Montenegro et al. (2002, Journal of Dental Research, 81, 866), improvements seen in describing randomization (2002, 16.5%; 2016, 84%), allocation concealment (2002, 6.5%; 2016, 64%), caregiver masking (2002, 17%; 2016, 50%). CONSORT‐NPE; 62% (n = 107) had detailed explanations of all treatments, 88% (n = 152) lacked protocols for adherence of caregivers’ to an intervention. Only 17% (n = 29) described caregivers’ expertise and case volume.ConclusionsSubstantial improvements have occurred. Attention is required for statistical analysis of patient losses and masking. CONSORT‐NPE aspects were poorly reported.
Association between immigrant background and ADHD: a nationwide population‐based case–control study
Authors: Lehti Venla , Chudal Roshan , Suominen Auli , Gissler Mika , Sourander Andre 
Published: May 2016

BackgroundInformation about psychiatric disorders among those with immigrant parents is important for early detection and service development. The aim of this study is to examine the association between parental immigration and the diagnosis of attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring in Finland.MethodsThis matched case–control study was based on a national birth cohort. The sample included all singletons who were born in Finland in 1991–2005 and diagnosed with ADHD by the year 2011 (n = 10,409) and their matched controls (n = 39,124). Nationwide registers were used to identify participants and to gather information on the parents' country of birth and native language. Conditional logistic regression analyses were conducted using maternal and paternal migration status and region of birth as well as time since maternal migration as exposure factors.ResultsThe likelihood of being diagnosed with ADHD was significantly increased among children of two immigrant parents [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 4.7, 95% CI 3.4–6.6] and children of an immigrant father (aOR 1.9, 95% CI 1.6–2.2). The likelihood of receiving an ADHD diagnosis was equal among children whose mother was a recent immigrant when she gave birth and those whose mother had stayed in Finland at least for a year before birth. The association between parental migration and ADHD diagnosis was strongest among fathers born in sub‐Saharan Africa or Latin America and among mothers born in sub‐Saharan Africa or North Africa and Middle East. Children, whose parents were born in countries with low Human Development Index (HDI), were more often diagnosed with ADHD.ConclusionsThe increased likelihood of ADHD diagnosis among children of immigrants indicates increased exposure to environmental risk factors, differences in the use of health services, or challenges in diagnosing immigrants' children.
Association of ADIPOQ variants with type 2 diabetes mellitus susceptibility in ethnic Han Chinese from northeast China
Authors: Yao Meidong , Wu Yanhui , Fang Qingxiao , Sun Lulu , Li Tingting , Qiao Hong 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAims/IntroductionTo investigate the association between two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs; rs3774261 and rs822393) in the ADIPOQ gene and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Han Chinese from northeast China.Materials and MethodsThe present study comprised 993 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and 966 unrelated controls from northeastern China. Two SNPs were sequenced using SNPscan. The distribution of genotype frequencies of the two SNPs in ADIPOQ between cases and controls, and in subgroups stratified based on body mass index, were compared using logistic regression analysis. Linear regression was used to analyze the association between each SNP and clinical indicators.ResultsThe GG genotype of rs3774261 increased the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus compared with the AA genotype in participants with a body mass index <24 (P = 0.021; odds ratio 1.636, 95% CI 1.708–2.484). Rs822393 was correlated with glycosylated hemoglobin (P = 0.043) in controls. Rs3774261 had an association with diastolic blood pressure (P = 0.017) in controls, and in controls with a body mass index <24; rs3774261 also had an association with both systolic blood pressure (P = 0.025) and diastolic blood pressure (P = 0.043).ConclusionsThe present results confirm the association between ADIPOQ variants and type 2 diabetes mellitus in northeastern China. However, additional larger replication studies are required to validate these findings.
Psoriasis registries worldwide: systematic overview on registry publications
Authors: Eissing L. , Rustenbach S.J. , Krensel M. , Zander N. , Spehr C. , Radtke M.A. , Naldi L. , Augustin M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBackgroundSafety and efficacy of new treatments are analyzed in clinical trials but their capacity to show potential effects of long‐term treatment and more than short latency of onset is limited. To meet this challenge, patient registries (of treatments or diseases) collect prospective data of real‐world patients in daily practice without tight selection of patients.ObjectiveThe aim of this article was to identify existing psoriasis patient registries by published articles and evaluation of monitored treatment classes, patients, research questions addressed, and measurement instruments implemented.Materials & MethodsA systematic review of Medline (PubMed) and Embase (Ovid) databases for publications on psoriasis patient registries, including cross‐validation was conducted October 2015.Results14 patient registries for long‐term observation of psoriasis patients in real‐world care were identified. Registries were established since 2005, the majority is located in Europe. The number of published studies from single registries ranged from 1 to 10. Most registries include patients treated by conventional systemics as well as biologics. The number of patients analyzed ranged from 35 to >12 000 patients. The publications mostly addressed safety issues or treatment outcomes, followed by baseline description, drug survival, predictor analyses, and treatment patterns.ConclusionA variety of local, national, and international patient registries collect longitudinal data on (systemic) psoriasis treatment. The number of publications reflect the main registry objectives of safety and effectiveness, with additional therapy‐related investigations being addressed as well. Based on the information from publications, the combination of data from these registries will involve many methodological challenges. To gain comparability and combinability of cohorts and data across registries, further harmonization of data collection is demanded.
Merkel cell carcinoma incidence is increasing in Sweden
Authors: Zaar O. , Gillstedt M. , Lindelöf B. , Wennberg‐Larkö A.‐M. , Paoli J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBackgroundMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare aggressive neuroectodermal skin cancer with a high recurrence rate and a high mortality rate. Risk factors for MCC are reported to include high age, UV exposure, Caucasian skin type and immunosuppression. The incidence is reported to be increasing.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to describe a Swedish cohort and calculate incidence.MethodsThe study design is a retrospective cohort study of population‐based data for MCC collected by the Swedish Cancer Registry to determine the incidence of MCC in Sweden and the clinical characteristics of these tumours including demographics, TNM classification, body part distribution and overall survival after diagnosis. De‐identified data were collected from 1993 to 2012.ResultsA total of 606 cases of MCC were identified during the study period. The median age was 81 years (range 21–99) and a majority, 54.4% were women but age‐adjusted incidence is higher in men. The incidence (per 100,000) of MCC in Sweden in 1993–2012 increased from 0.09 to 0.20 for men and 0.12–0.17 for women, adjusted for age to the world standard population. For the both sexes, the increase was from 0.11 to 0.19 per 100 000, an increase of 73%. The most common site of the primary tumour was the head and neck, with 51.8% of the cases. The size of the tumour was <5 cm in 82.1% of the cases. The majority of the tumours (90.7%) had no known lymphatic spread and only a few patients had confirmed distant metastases (2.9%) when diagnosed.ConclusionsMCC is a rare disease in Sweden, but the incidence is increasing. This study supports the finding that high age, male sex and UV exposure are risk factors for MCCs. Interventions are required to increase awareness of MCC among clinicians and the public.
Medication errors: electronic vs. paper‐based prescribing. Experience at a tertiary care university hospital
Authors: Hinojosa‐Amaya José Miguel , Rodríguez‐García Francisco Gonzalo , Yeverino‐Castro Sara Gabriela , Sánchez‐Cárdenas Mónica , Villarreal‐Alarcón Miguel Ángel , Galarza‐Delgado Dionicio Ángel 
Published: May 2016

AbstractPurposeIt has been estimated that medication errors (ME) are responsible for 7000 deaths each year. Some studies show that electronic prescribing systems have achieved health benefits and patient safety, resulting in a saving of resources. Other studies suggest that they may increase adverse events.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to compare medication errors between electronic and paper‐based prescription detected during pharmacovigilance.MethodsThis was an observational, cross‐sectional comparative study of 600 randomized medical records that were systematically reviewed by a pharmacovigilance team, with a deliberate search for ME. Each error was classified according to its severity, National Coordinating Council for Medication Error and Prevention taxonomy and high‐risk medications. The number of errors was calculated per 100 prescribed medications, number of errors per record and number of records with an error as a quality indicator.ResultsA total of 229 ME were found with a mean per record of 0.38 (SD = 0.7), of which 155 corresponded to the paper‐based method (1.04, SD = 1.67) and 74 to the electronic‐based method (0.29, SD = 0.57) P = <0.001. The use of the electronic method was associated with an OR of 0.59 (95% CI 0.41–0.85) for the recording of at least one ME (P = 0.005), but to a greater severity of ME (<0.001).ConclusionThe use of the electronic system was associated with a reduction in ME, compared with the paper‐based method. Despite this, it was associated with more severe ME.