bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Milestones, Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Designing, Deployment and Installation of ICDs in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Madan Mohammed A , Gohari Kousha , Vicario Roberto , Jutila Heikki A , Mohammed Hesham A 
Published: September 2015

AbstractHorizontal wells have provided operators a way to maximize reservoir contact, improve sweep efficiency and well productivity. Conventionally completed horizontal wells present a high risk of gas cusping and water coning that can significantly affect the well's effectiveness. Preventing early unwanted fluid breakthrough is key to the well's success, hence it is critical that an even production influx profile along the entire wellbore is achieved.The production profile along the wellbore is affected by various parameters, including: heterogeneity with respect to the permeability and reservoir pressure along the wellbore, the presence of fractures, and frictional effects. Inflow control devices (ICDs) were developed to delay gas/water breakthrough, maximize sweep, and reduce — even potentially eliminate — future well intervention.ICDs have become a mainstream completion tool in Saudi Arabia. With each ICD completion deployment, a better understanding is gained with respect to deployment and installation of the lower completion, as well as a greater insight to how to achieve optimum reservoir management. Analysis gained from the previous wells has helped capture a substantial amount of best practices and lessons learned.This paper intends to capture the lessons learned after more than 10 years of deployment of inflow control completions in Saudi Arabia. The main topics that are to be discussed are: ICD types, the optimum operating envelope, and new technological advancementsOptimum ICD design approachOpen hole packersDeployment systemsBest operational practices and their potential impactThis paper provides a guideline for designing a well with ICD completions, and explains how the advancement in technology impacts cost, time and reservoir management.
Validity of KAtex Test for the Diagnosis of Visceral leishmaniasis in Endemic Region of Bangladesh
Authors: Habib Zakir Hossain , Lutfor Afzalunnessa Binte , Jhora Sanya Tahmina , Ahmed Imtiaz , Akhter Hasina 
Published: September 2015

Background: Early diagnosis of Kala-azar is of prime importance to reduce the transmission of the disease. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate KAtex test for the diagnosis of Kala-azar. Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out in Department of Microbiology at Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka for a period of one year from July 2007 to June 2008. Patients were selected clinically form all age and sex group hailing from endemic region of Mymensingh in a semi purposive manner excluding those who have already started taking medicine or refused to participate in the study. Blood and urine samples were collected from the patients admitted in Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka, Mymensingh Medical College and Bhaluka Health Complex, Mymensingh. Result: Among 150 of the clinically selected patients, total 100 cases were confirmed to be positive for Kala-azar by rK39 ICT test. Age and sex matched 25 healthy persons each from endemic and non-endemic area was taken as control. Among the 100 sero-confirmed cases KAtex was positive in 87 (sensitivity of 87%). Among the 50 controls none were positive by KAtex test resulting in specificity of these tests 100% and 98% respectively. Conclusion: KAtex test has high sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of Kala-azar patients at endemic region of Bangladesh.Bangladesh J Infect Dis 2014;1(1):8-11
Frequency and Distribution of Gram Negative Bacteria among Hospital and Community Acquired UTI Patients
Authors: Islam Md. Badrul , Yusuf Md. Abdullah , Chowdhury Md. Shahjahan , Sattar AFM Arshaedi , Afrin Samia 
Published: September 2015

Background: Gram negative bacteria create a great problem during the treatment of urinary tract infection patients. Objective: This study was undertaken to determine the frequency and distribution of Gram negative bacteria among the UTI patients. Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Microbiology at Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka from June 2007 to May 2008 for a period of 1(one) year. All the patients presented with the clinically suspected UTI at any age with both sexes were selected as study population. Patients who were hospitalized for at least 2 days or more received different antibiotics were designated as hospital acquired UTI; on the other hand patients who were attended in OPD for the first time were considered as community acquired UTI patients. All urine samples were inoculated in Blood agar and MacConkeys agar media. Gram negative bacteria were isolated and identified by colony morphology, Gram staining and biochemical tests. Result: A total of 220 urine samples were collected from patients suspected to urinary tract infections of which 116 samples were from hospitalized patients and 104 samples were from community patients. Among 220 samples, 132(60.0%) Gram negative bacteria were isolated of which 88(66.7%) isolates were from hospitalized acquired UTI and 44(33.3%) bacteria were isolated from community acquired UTI patients. The difference was statistically significant (p=0.0001). In hospitalized patients out of 88(75.9%) isolated Gram negative bacteria, 67(76.1%) isolates were Escherichia coli, 10(11.4%) isolates were Klebsiella species, 5(5.7%) isolates were Proteus species and 6(6.8%) isolates were Pseudomonas species. Among the isolated bacteria 44(42.3%) bacterial isolates were from community patients of which 36(81.8%) isolates were Escherichia coli, 4(9.1 %) isolates were Klebsiella species, 2(4.5%) isolates were Proteus species and 2(4.5%) bacteria were Pseudomonas species. Conclusion: In the present study, it was observed that considerable numbers of Gram negative bacteria were detected from urinary tract infection cases.Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2014;1(2):24-26
Biofilm Formation in Multi-Drug Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates from Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Ghasemian Abdolmajid , Peerayeh Shahin Najar , Bakhshi Bita , Mirzaee Mohsen 
Published: September 2015

Background: The biofilm production is an important phenomenon by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus that contribute to the multiple drug resistance. Moreover, biofilm formation by multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus causes evading from immune responses. Objective: The aim of this study was to detect biofilm formation and presence of several related genes among multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates of Staphylococcus aureus. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at a hospital in Tehran, Iran from July 2012 to January 2013. Patients admitted with the infections of the different sites of the body were selected as study population. Staphylococcus aureus isolates were collected from hospitalized patients and identified by conventional diagnostic tests. The multidrug-resistant MRSA isolates were detected by antibiotic susceptibility test. The phenotypic biofilm formation was detected by micro-titre tissue plate assay. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to detect the mecA, Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome mec (SCCmec) types, accessory gene regulatory (agr) genes, the icaADBC and several genes encoding staphylococcal surface proteins including clfAB, fnbAB, fib, eno, can, ebps and bbp genes with specific primers. Results: A total number of 209 Staphylococcus aureus were isolated of which 64 (30.6%) isolates were methicillin-resistant; among which 36(56.2%) isolates were MDR. These isolates were resistant to amoxicillin, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, erythromycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. All the isolates were susceptible to vancomycin and linezolid. All the MDR-MRSA harbored SCCmec type III. All the MDR- MRSA isolates were strong biofilm producers in the phenotypic test. Conclusions: Multidrug-resistant MRSA isolates produced biofilm strongly and the majority of these isolates harbored most of biofilm related genes.Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2014;1(2):27-31
Concomitant Dengue Fever with Haemophilus influenza and Candida tropicalis in an Infant: A Rare Association
Authors: Kathwate Jagdish , Shah Ira 
Published: September 2015

Dengue represents common endemic infection in tropical areas. Occurrence of bacterial and fungal superinfection or coinfection in patients with dengue is rare. In case of persistent fever in patients with dengue, co-infection with bacteria and fungi should be kept in mind and patients should be investigated accordingly. We report an unique case of an infant with severe dengue fever presenting as meningoencephalitis with co-infection with Hemophilus Influenza and Candida tropicalis.Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2014;1(2):38-40
L’insistance de Dieu
Authors: Caputo John D. 
Published: September 2015

Plaidoyer à la fois pour une théologie du « peut-être » contre une religion rassurante, pour l’inquiétude et l’attente d’un événement « à venir » contre une religion qui offre réponses et certitudes, pour la contingence des croyances contre les vérités éternelles des dogmes, ce deuxième chapitre de l’ouvrage éponyme de Caputo déploie quelques éléments d’une théologie déconstructiviste ou plus précisément propose une déconstruction de la théologie. « L’insistance de Dieu » est définie comme l’appel insistant que Dieu adresse à l’homme, à défaut duquel il meurt. Dans la mesure où nous nous exposons au trouble que cet appel produit en nous, la prière devient avec Caputo l’écart entre l’existence de Dieu et son insistance. Dans ce cadre, théisme et athéisme ne sont que les deux aspects d’une même tentative d’échapper à ce trouble de l’appel d’un Dieu qui n’existe pas mais qui insiste, un Dieu dont le nom est le métonyme de l’événement. Maitre Eckhart, Angelus Silesius, Kiekegaard et Derrida sont quelques-uns des auteurs convoqués pour indiquer la voie de cette théologie.
Il vient. Dialogue avec John D. Caputo et sa théorie de l’événement
Authors: Causse Jean-Daniel 
Published: September 2015

L’événement et l’attente sont au centre de la philosophie de la religion de John D. Caputo. Dieu est ainsi le nom de ce qui vient, ce qui est toujours à venir. C’est pourquoi Caputo s’écarte d’emblée du thème de la mort de Dieu pour lui préférer celui de la naissance qu’il pense plus conforme à une pensée de l’événement. Jean-Daniel Causse * reprend d’abord cette question en indiquant comment le christianisme se construit sur une double absence ou une double kénose constitutive de sa compréhension de l’événement. Il relève et discute ensuite trois aspects de la structure de l’événement chez Caputo – l’événement est impossible à prévoir, il est traumatique, il suppose d’être accueilli – avant de réfléchir à la manière dont le messianisme christologique, proche et distinct du messianique de Derrida, permet d’articuler trois temps du verbe venir : il est venu, il vient, il viendra.
John D. Caputo, penseur de l’éducation : philosophie, hantologie, théologie
Authors: Nault François 
Published: September 2015

François Nault * examine quelques propositions récentes de John D. Caputo concernant l’éducation. Cet exercice fournit l’occasion d’aborder certaines thématiques privilégiées ces dernières années par Caputo et d’entrer en contact avec le style ou encore la méthode de Caputo, une méthode qui n’a évidemment rien de méthodique mais constitue plutôt une véritable aventure de la pensée. La question d’une « théologie de l’éducation » est soulevée en lien avec celle de l’inscription d’une théologie radicale dans l’Université.
SMILE Procedures With Four Different Cap Thicknesses for the Correction of Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism
Authors: Güell Jose L. , Verdaguer Paula , Mateu-Figueras Gloria , Elies Daniel , Gris Oscar , El Husseiny Mostafa A. , Manero Felicidad , Morral Mercè 
Published: September 2015

PURPOSE:

To study the feasibility of performing myopic femtosecond small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) with four different cap thicknesses (130, 140, 150, and 160
μ
m).

METHODS:
In this retrospective, comparative, non-randomized clinical trial, a refractive lenticule of intrastromal corneal tissue was cut with the VisuMax femtosecond laser system (Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Jena, Germany) using different depths of the non-refractive lenticule cut. Manifest refraction, uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), and Objective Scattering Index (OSI) were evaluated. Minimum follow-up time was 1 year.

RESULTS:

Ninety-four eyes of 47 patients with myopia with (14 patients) and without (33 patients) astigmatism were treated. One year after the surgery, mean log-MAR UDVA, logMAR CDVA, SE, and OSI were 0.07 ± 0.12, 0.01 ± 0.37, 0.07 ± 0.57, and 0.88 ± 0.17, respectively (
P <
.05). There were no significant statistical differences in logMAR UDVA, logMAR CDVA, SE, or OSI (
P >
.05) variables when the different groups were compared for the same periods of time.

CONCLUSIONS:
No differences in visual acuity, refractive outcomes in optical visual quality, or complications were observed when using SMILE at four different depths.

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J Refract Surg.
2015;31(9):580–585.]
Changes in Corneal Transparency After Cross-linking for Progressive Keratoconus: Long-term Follow-up
Authors: Alnawaiseh Maged , Rosentreter André , Eveslage Maria , Eter Nicole , Zumhagen Lars 
Published: September 2015

PURPOSE:
To determine long-term changes in corneal transparency after riboflavin-ultraviolet A-induced corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL).

METHODS:
Charts and anterior segment data of patients after CXL for progressive keratoconus were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were examined using the Scheimpflug-based Pentacam corneal densitometry module (Oculus Optikgeräte, Wetzlar, Germany) before CXL and at five postoperative follow-up visits: 1 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12, 12 to 24, and 24 to 36 months.

RESULTS:

Forty-two eyes of 28 patients (mean age: 27.9 ± 8.6 years) were included. Total corneal light backscatter was higher 1 to 3 months after CXL than before CXL (
P
< .001). There were significant differences, especially in the anterior (
P
< .001) and central (
P
< .001) layer at total diameter and posterior layer (
P
= .014) and the three central annuli at total corneal thickness (0 to 2 mm:
P
< .001; 2 to 6 mm:
P
< .001; 6 to 10 mm:
P
= .002). Total corneal light backscatter at total corneal thickness and total diameter faded over time following CXL. The backscatter was significantly lower 24 to 36 months after CXL than before CXL (
P
< .001).

CONCLUSIONS:
Corneal densitometry peaks in the first months after CXL and returns to preoperative values approximately 1 year after CXL. Two years after CXL, corneal densitometry reaches values obtained for healthy, untreated corneas, thus achieving an improvement in corneal clarity over untreated keratoconic corneas.

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J Refract Surg.
2015;31(9):614–618.]
Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin to Monitor Lupus Nephritis Disease Activity
Authors: Susianti Hani , Wijaya Jullyanny W. , Rastini Ati , Handono Kusworini , Gunawan Atma , Kalim Handono 
Published: September 2015

BackgroundThis study was conducted to determine whether there is an association between urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) and urinary transforming growth factor-β1 (uTGF-β1) with lupus nephritis (LN) disease activity.MethodsUrine samples from 18 LN patients were collected every month for six months then examined for uNGAL, uTGF-β1, and renal domain Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) score.ResultsThe uNGAL levels were significantly different between active and inactive LN (P < 0.05). uTGF-β1 levels were not different between active and inactive LN (P > 0.05). There was a significant correlation between uNGAL levels and renal domain SLEDAI score (r= 0.417, P < 0.05). There was no correlation between uTGF-β1 levels and renal domain SLEDAI score (r = 0.031, P > 0.05).ConclusionuNGAL is better than uTGF-β1 for differentiation of active and inactive LN. uNGAL can be considered as a biomarker to monitor LN disease activity.
Retrospective Derivation and Validation of an Automated Electronic Search Algorithm to Identify Post operative Cardiovascular and Thromboembolic Complications
Authors: Tien M. , Kashyap R. , Wilson G. A. , Hernandez-Torres V. , Jacob A. K. , Schroeder D. R. , Mantilla C. B. 
Published: September 2015

Summary
Background: With increasing numbers of hospitals adopting electronic medical records, electronic search algorithms for identifying postoperative complications can be invaluable tools to expedite data abstraction and clinical research to improve patient outcomes.
Objectives: To derive and validate an electronic search algorithm to identify postoperative thromboembolic and cardiovascular complications such as deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or myocardial infarction within 30 days of total hip or knee arthroplasty.
Methods: A total of 34 517 patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2013 were identified. Using a derivation cohort of 418 patients, several iterations of a free-text electronic search were developed and refined for each complication. Subsequently, the automated search algorithm was validated on an independent cohort of 2 857 patients, and the sensitivity and specificities were compared to the results of manual chart review.
Results: In the final derivation subset, the automated search algorithm achieved a sensitivity of 91% and specificity of 85% for deep vein thrombosis, a sensitivity of 96% and specificity of 100% for pulmonary embolism, and a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 95% for myocardial infarction. When applied to the validation cohort, the search algorithm achieved a sensitivity of 97% and specificity of 99% for deep vein thrombosis, a sensitivity of 97% and specificity of 100% for pulmonary embolism, and a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 99% for myocardial infarction.
Conclusions: The derivation and validation of an electronic search strategy can accelerate the data abstraction process for research, quality improvement, and enhancement of patient care, while maintaining superb reliability compared to manual review.
Citation: Tien M, Kashyap R, Wilson GA, Hernandez-Torres V, Jacob AK, Schroeder DR, Mantilla CB. Retrospective Derivation and Validation of an Automated Electronic Search Algorithm to Identify Postoperative Thromboembolic and Cardiovascular Complications. Appl Clin Inform 2015; 6: 565–576http://dx.doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2015-03-RA-0026
Two Case Reports of Antrorhinoliths
Authors: Swain Santosh Kumar , Sahoo Ranjan Kumar , Sahu Mahesh Chandra 
Published: September 2015

ABSTRACTAntrorhinolith is an uncommon nasal mineralized mass of nasal cavity invading into maxillary sinus. Most antrorhinoliths are small and asymptomatic, caused by calcification of a nidus and are detected incidentally on radiological examination. Sometimes they present symptoms like pain and foul smelling nasal discharge. Here, we are presenting two cases of antrorhinoliths. One was found after endoscopic sinus surgery and second one was seen in patient with prolonged use of topiramate medication. In all these two cases, radiological examination revealed a discrete bony density in the nasal cavity and maxillary sinus which was blocking the ostiomeatal complex. The bony mass was removed endoscopically from the nasal cavity and maxillary sinus with drainage of discharge and debris from the sinuses. Histopathological examination revealed an antrolith with bony nidus and calcium deposited around it.How to cite this articleSwain SK, Sahoo RK, Sahu MC. Two Case Reports of Antrorhinoliths. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2014;6(3):118120.
Petrous Ridge Meningioma Detection in a Patient Treated for Cancer Tongue
Authors: El-Anwar Mohammad W , Elsheikh Ezzedden , Elnashar Ismail 
Published: September 2015

ABSTRACTWe report a previously unreported case of a 59-year-old ex-smoker male with association between tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and petrous ridge meningioma. Tongue SCC was successfully treated by partial glossectomy with left functional neck dissection, 6 months later, petrous ridge meningioma was discovered and gamma knife treatment was undertaken for it.How to cite this articleEl-Anwar MW, Elsheikh E, Elnashar I. Petrous Ridge Meningioma Detection in a Patient Treated for Cancer Tongue. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2014;6(3):127-129.
Resting Electromyographic Activity of Deep Thoracic Transversospinalis Muscles Identified as Abnormal With Palpation
Authors: Fryer Gary , Bird Michael , Robbins Barry , Fossum Christian , Johnson Jane C. 
Published: September 2015

Abstract

Context: In the 1940s, osteopathic researchers suggested that paraspinal tissue abnormality was associated with spontaneous muscle activity, but few studies have since re-examined these reports.

Objective: To determine whether abnormal motor activity plays a role in deep paraspinal tissues that appear abnormal to palpation.

Methods: Using an observational study design, the PVG of participants with thoracic pain were palpated by two examiners for consensus on the most marked level of tissue abnormality. Dual fine-wire, intramuscular electrodes were inserted into the deep transversospinalis (multifidus, rotatores) muscles at the abnormal level and at two normal sites (above and below the abnormal level). Surface electrodes were placed over the erector spinae muscles adjacent to each intramuscular electrode site. Electromyography signals were recorded during initial prone resting, three maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC), and a second prone resting. The area under the curve for a 2-second period was analyzed for each condition, and values were normalized and reported as a percentage of MVIC. Data were analyzed using a 2-factor repeated-measures analysis of variance.

Results: Twenty-five participants with mean (SD) thoracic pain of 3.3 (1.9) on a 0 to 10 visual analog pain scale completed the study protocol. There were no statistically significant differences in normalized resting activity between the three intramuscular sites (P=.25) or between the three surface sites (P=.33). Substantial variability in normalized resting activity at each of the three intramuscular sites was evident (mean [SD] percent of MVIC: abnormal 7.83 [8.76]; normal 9.47 [8.45], 6.65 [7.39]). No statistically significant differences existed in the intramuscular EMG values between the two resting baseline periods (P=.10).

Conclusion: The lack of statistically significant differences between EMG activity at the abnormal and normal paraspinal sites suggests that factors other than muscle activity are responsible for the apparent abnormality of these tissues to palpation. Investigation of these regions for increased tissue fluid and inflammatory mediators is recommended.
The Financial Collapse of Local Bodies: the Case of the Municipality of Taranto
Authors: Turco Mario 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThe present work aims to offer a contribute for the evaluation of the opportunity to adopt strategies based on state support or, alternatively, on the managerial autonomy of local bodies in financial trouble. The research, after analyzing the main guidelines at European level and mentioning possible solutions currently laid down in Italian legislation, presents the results of an empirical investigation on the economic effects produced on the local economy by the collapse of the Municipality of Taranto. The choice of the city of Taranto is due both to the significant magnitude of the ascertained debt, which was one of the highest in the history of Italy, and to the considerable economic effects caused by the recovery procedure. Specifically, have been firstly examined the reasons which led to the collapse of the local public authority and the main aspects characterizing the administrative management of the passive mass besides the possible solutions for the definitive implementation of the recovery plan.