bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evidence for the use of dry needling and physiotherapy in the management of cervicogenic or tension-type headache: A systematic review
Authors: France Stacey , Bown Jenna , Nowosilskyj Matthew , Mott Megan , Rand Stephanie , Walters Julie 
Published: March 2014

Background: There is good evidence in the literature supporting physiotherapy in the management of some forms of headache. Dry needling of myofascial trigger points is becoming an increasingly common approach despite a paucity of research evidence supporting its use. The purpose of this review was to determine the evidence supporting the use of dry needling in addition to conventional physiotherapy in the management of tension-type and cervicogenic headache. Methods: Ten databases were searched for evidence of the effect of dry needling on the severity and frequency of tension and cervicogenic headache based ICHD classifications. Results: Three relevant studies were identified and all three showed statistically significant improvements following dry needling, but no significant differences between groups. Only one study reported on headache frequency or intensity, reporting a 45 mm improvement in VAS score following the addition of dry needling to conventional physiotherapy. Two studies showed significant improvements with dry needling over 4–5 weeks of treatment. No adverse events were reported. Conclusions: The literature suggests that while there is insufficient evidence to strongly advocate for the use of dry needling, it may be a useful addition to conventional physiotherapy in headache management. Further research with a stronger methodological design is required.
The use of memoranda of understanding in fostering inter-agency collaboration: A qualitative study of health services agencies serving vulnerable populations in Baltimore, USA
Authors: Khosla Nidhi , Marsteller Jill A , Holtgrave David R 
Published: March 2014

Introduction: We examined whether mandated collaboration reflected in memoranda of understanding (MOUs) developed by health agencies to meet funder expectations is effective in fostering inter-agency collaboration. Methods: We conducted 22 semi-structured interviews from late 2010 to early 2012 in Baltimore, USA, with representatives of 17 HIV service agencies, three local health department units, and one agency that closed in 2008 (two interviews). Results: While there was no consensus, most respondents perceived MOUs negatively, mainly because the process of obtaining signed MOUs was time consuming; frontline staff was mostly unaware of MOUs, agencies did not necessarily work with agencies they signed MOUs with and MOUs were rarely evaluated after being signed. A few agencies reported that MOUs could keep agencies focused and set mutual expectations. The local health department acknowledged shortcomings in MOUs but emphasized that MOUs could help agencies plan for referring clients when their own capacity was full. Conclusions: Although many agencies acknowledged the importance of collaboration, most respondents found that MOUs lacked practical utility. Grant-makers should consult sub-grantees to develop alternative means of fostering collaboration that would be perceived as relevant by both parties.
Genital schistosomiasis and its unacknowledged role on HIV transmission in the STD intervention studies
Authors: Kjetland Eyrun F , Hegertun Ingrid EA , Baay Marc FD , Onsrud Mathias , Ndhlovu Patricia D , Taylor Myra 
Published: March 2014

Treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been hypothesised to decrease HIV transmission. Although observational studies show an association between STIs and HIV, only one prospective randomised controlled trial (RCT) has confirmed this. Female genital schistosomiasis can cause genital lesions, accompanied by bloody discharge, ulcers or malodorous discharge. Genital schistosomiasis is common, starts before puberty and symptoms can be mistaken for STIs. Three observational studies have found an association between schistosomiasis and HIV. Genital lesions that develop in childhood are chronic. This paper sought to explore the possible effects of schistosomiasis on the RCTs of STI treatment for HIV prevention. In the study sites, schistosomiasis was a likely cause of genital lesions. The studies recruited women that may have had genital schistosomal lesions established in childhood. Schistosomiasis endemic areas with different prevalence levels may have influenced HIV incidence in intervention and control sites differently, and some control group interventions may have influenced the impact of schistosomiasis on the study results. Schistosomiasis is a neglected cause of genital tract disease. It may have been an independent cause of HIV incidence in the RCTs of STI treatment for HIV prevention and may have obscured the findings of these trials.
Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Sexually Abused Children and Adolescents
Authors: Parker Ben , Turner William 
Published: March 2014

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapy for children and adolescents who have been sexually abused. Method: The Cochrane Collaboration’s criteria for data synthesis and study quality assessment were used. Electronic bibliographic databases and web searches were used to identify randomized and quasi-randomized trials comparing psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapy with treatment as usual or no treatment/waiting list control for children and adolescents up to the age of 18 who had experienced sexual abuse at any time prior to the intervention. Results: There are no randomized and quasi-randomized trials that met the inclusion criteria. Conclusion: As no eligible studies were identified, we cannot draw any conclusion as to the effectiveness of psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapy for this population. This important gap emphasizes the need for further research into the effectiveness of psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapy in this population. Directions for future research in this area are discussed.
Comparison Between Home and Hospital as the Place of Death for Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in the Last Stages of Illness
Authors: Ushikubo Mitsuko 
Published: March 2014

Introduction: Healthcare providers need to better understand the end-of-life situations of in-home amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients to support their desires about where to die and to allow peaceful death. Purpose: To clarify the situations of individuals with ALS in the last stages of illness according to the place of death as reported by home care nurses. Methods: Minimum structured interviews were conducted with 14 home care nurses, and data regarding 14 ALS patients who died were collected. Results: Six patients died at home, and eight died at the hospital. Many sudden deaths were observed among the patients who died at home, whereas pneumonia was often the cause of death in the hospital. Conclusion: Providing family education and ensuring the availability of local family physicians are vital to meeting a patient's desire to die at home. Home care nursing should be introduced in the early stage after diagnosis to provide support to patients for timely decision-making.
PET imaging of glucose metabolism, neuroinflammation and demyelination in the lysolecithin rat model for multiple sclerosis
Authors: de Paula Faria Daniele , de Vries Erik FJ , Sijbesma Jurgen WA , Buchpiguel Carlos A , Dierckx Rudi AJO , Copray Sjef CVM 
Published: March 2014

Background: Injection of lysolecithin in the central nervous system results in demyelination accompanied by local activation of microglia and recruitment of monocytes. Positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging, using specific tracers, may be an adequate technique to monitor these events in vivo and therefore may become a tool for monitoring disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Objectives: The objective of this paper is to evaluate the potential of PET imaging in monitoring local lesions, using [11C]MeDAS, [11C]PK11195 and [18F]FDG as PET tracers for myelin density, microglia activation and glucose metabolism, respectively. Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were stereotactically injected with either 1% lysolecithin or saline in the corpus callosum and striatum of the right brain hemisphere. PET imaging was performed three days, one week and four weeks after injection. Animals were terminated after PET imaging and the brains were explanted for (immuno)histochemical analysis. Results: PET imaging was able to detect local demyelination induced by lysolecithin in the corpus callosum and striatum with [11C]MeDAS and concomitant microglia activation and monocyte recruitment with [11C]PK11195. [18F]FDG imaging demonstrated that glucose metabolism was maintained in the demyelinated lesions. Conclusion: PET imaging with multiple tracers allows simultaneous in vivo monitoring of myelin density, neuroinflammation and brain metabolism in small MS-like lesions, indicating its potential to monitor disease progression in MS patients.
The unique response of renin and aldosterone to dietary sodium intervention in sodium sensitivity
Authors: Shin Sung Joon , Lim ChiYeon , Oh Sang Woo , Rhee Moo-Yong 
Published: March 2014

Introduction: Sodium sensitivity (SS) is a phenomenon in which significant changes in blood pressure (BP) are observed based on sodium intake. The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system plays a critical role in sodium handling and hypertension. We identified the specific responses of renin and aldosterone based on dietary sodium intake and revealed the relationship between these hormonal changes and dietary sodium intake in patients with SS. Materials and methods: In total, 61 subjects were available to analyze full data including plasma renin activity (PRA) and aldosterone. Participants were given a low-sodium DASH diet (LSD) for 7 days and a high-sodium DASH diet (HSD) for the following 7 days. Results: SS was found in five (14.71%) in normotensives, and 14 (51.85%) in hypertensives. In sodium-resistant (SR) subjects, both PRA and aldosterone decreased significantly after consuming HSD. Moreover, a significant correlation was observed between PRA and aldosterone in SR subjects. In contrast, only hypertensive subjects showed a marked fall in PRA after consuming HSD (1.299 ± 0.904 vs. 0.593 ± 0.479) among SS subjects. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the different responses of renin and aldosterone in SS and SR subjects based on dietary sodium intake whether or not they had hypertension.
Antiapoptotic potency of Bcl-2 proteins primarily relies on their stability, not binding selectivity
Authors: Rooswinkel Rogier W. , van de Kooij Bert , de Vries Evert , Paauwe Madelon , Braster Rens , Verheij Marcel , Borst Jannie 
Published: March 2014

Key Points
BH3-domain selectivity does not limit antiapoptotic capacity of prosurvival Bcl-2 proteins; the interaction profile is broad. Intrinsically, all Bcl-2 proteins have equal antiapoptotic capacity, but proteasomal turnover limits activity of Bcl-B, Bfl-1, and Mcl-1.
MYD88-independent growth and survival effects of Sp1 transactivation in Waldenström macroglobulinemia
Authors: Fulciniti Mariateresa , Amodio Nicola , Bandi Rajya Lakshmi , Munshi Mansa , Yang Guang , Xu Lian , Hunter Zachary , Tassone Pierfrancesco , Anderson Kenneth C. , Treon Steven P. , Munshi Nikhil C. 
Published: March 2014

Key PointsSp1 transcription factor (TF) is activated in WM. Dual inhibition of Sp1 and MYD88 pathways induces synergistic cell death in WM cells.
Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia is clinically distinct from unclassifiable myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms
Authors: Wang Sa A. , Hasserjian Robert P. , Fox Patricia S. , Rogers Heesun J. , Geyer Julia T. , Chabot-Richards Devon , Weinzierl Elizabeth , Hatem Joseph , Jaso Jesse , Kanagal-Shamanna Rashmi , Stingo Francesco C. , Patel Keyur P. , Mehrotra Meenakshi , Bueso-Ramos Carlos , Young Ken H. , Dinardo Courtney D. , Verstovsek Srdan , Tiu Ramon V. , Bagg Adam , Hsi Eric D. , Arber Daniel A. , Foucar Kathryn , Luthra Raja , Orazi Attilio 
Published: March 2014

Key Points
Within MDS/MPN, the WHO 2008 criteria for aCML identify a subgroup of patients with aggressive clinical features distinct from MDS/MPN-U. The MDS/MPN-U category is heterogeneous, and patient risk can be further stratified by a number of clinicopathological parameters.
Orthotopic liver transplantation in situs inversus adult from an ABO-incompatible donor with situs inversus
Authors: Yu Songfeng , Guo Hua , Zhang Wu , Yu Jun , Yan Sheng , Wu Jian , Zhang Min , Zheng Shusen 
Published: March 2014

Abstract

Background
Situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the complete inversion of thoracic and abdominal organs. Liver transplantation in such patients or from donors in situs inversus is technically challenging because of the reversed anatomic structures. A small number of successful liver transplantation cases concerning situs inverus in either recipients or donors have been recently reported with different graft position and orientation. Here we reported an extremely rare case of liver retransplantation from an ABO incompatible situs inversus donor to an adult situs inversus recipient.

Case presentation
A 53-year-old complete situs inversus man developed graft failure due to severe biliary complication after his first liver transplantation from a situs solitus donor. Re-transplantation was performed using a graft liver from a likewise situs inversus donor. Although the blood type between donor and recipient was incompatible, the post-operative outcome was excellent under proper prophylaxis to the antibody-mediated rejection.

Conclusion
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of liver transplantation from situs inversus to situs inversus in adult recipient. Liver transplantation using situs matching donor makes the procedure much easier at the surgical point of view, which has a benefit of less potential surgical complications. Furthermore, ABO-incompatibility is acceptable for donor allocation in cases that both donor and recipient are situs inversus.
Non-paying partnerships and its association with HIV risk behavior, program exposure and service utilization among female sex workers in India
Authors: Travasso Sandra Mary , Mahapatra Bidhubhusan , Saggurti Niranjan , Krishnan Suneeta 
Published: March 2014

Abstract

Background
In India, HIV prevention programs have focused on female sex workers’ (FSWs’) sexual practices vis-à-vis commercial partners leading to important gains in HIV prevention. However, it has become apparent that further progress is contingent on a better understanding of FSWs’ sexual risks in the context of their relationships with non-paying partners. In this paper, we explored the association between FSWs’ non-paying partner status, including cohabitation and HIV risk behaviors, program exposure and utilization of program services.

Methods
We used data from the cross-sectional Integrated Behavioral and Biological Assessment (IBBA) survey (2009–2010) conducted among 8,107 FSWs in three high priority states of India- Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the association between non-paying partner and cohabitation status of FSWs with HIV risk behaviors, program exposure and utilization of program services.

Results
FSWs reporting a non-paying partner were more likely to be exposed to and utilize HIV prevention resources than those who did not have a non-paying partner. Analyses revealed that FSWs reporting a non-cohabiting non-paying partner were more likely to be exposed to HIV prevention programs (adjusted OR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.3 – 2.1), attend meetings (adjusted OR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.2 – 1.8), and visit a sexually transmitted infections clinic at least twice in the last six months (adjusted OR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.3 – 1.9) as compared to those reporting no non-paying partner. That said, FSWs with a non-paying partner rarely used condoms consistently and were more vulnerable to HIV infection because of being street-based (p < 0.001) and in debt (p < 0.001).

Conclusion
FSWs with cohabiting partners were more likely to be exposed to HIV prevention program and utilize services, suggesting that this program was successful in reaching vulnerable groups. However, this subgroup was unlikely to use condoms consistently with their non-paying partners and was more vulnerable, being street based and in debt. The next generation of HIV prevention interventions in India should focus on addressing relationship factors like risk communication and condom negotiation, including specific vulnerabilities like indebtedness and street based solicitation among women in sex work.
Demand for long acting and permanent contraceptive methods and associated factors among married women of reproductive age group in Debre Markos Town, North West Ethiopia
Authors: Bulto Gizachew Abdissa , Zewdie Tatek Abate , Beyen Teresa Kisi 
Published: March 2014

Abstract

Background
Ethiopia is the second most populous country in sub Saharan Africa with high total fertility rate, and high maternal and child mortality rates. In sub Saharan African countries, including Ethiopia, even though studies show that demand for contraception is high, the practice is low. Particularly, in Ethiopia, despite the fact that practices on long acting and permanent methods are believed to be low, there are limited evidences on the real magnitude of demand for the methods.

Methods
To assess demand for long acting and permanent contraceptive methods and associated factors among married women of reproductive age group in Debre Markos town, Amhara Regional State, North West Ethiopia, A community based cross sectional study was conducted, from April 08–19, 2012. Systematic sampling technique was used to select 523 study participants. Pre tested structured Amharic version questionnaire was used to collect the data through interview. Both bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were used to identify associated factors.

Results
Among 519 respondents, 323 (62.2%) were using modern family planning (FP) methods in which 101 (19.5%) were using long acting and permanent contraceptive methods (LAPMs). Among all respondents, 171 (32.9%) had unmet need for LAPMs. The total demand for LAPMs was 272 (52.4%) of which 37.1% were satisfied and 62.9% unsatisfied demand. Being in the older age group (40-44 years) [AOR = 2.8; 95% CI:1.12, 9.55], having no desire for more child [AOR = 20.37; 95% CI:9.28, 44.72], desire to have a child after 2 years [AOR = 6.4; 95%CI:3.04,13.47], not ever heard of modern FP [AOR = 5.73; 95% CI:1.26, 25.91], not ever using of modern FP [AOR = 1.89; 95% CI:1.01, 3.55] and having no spousal discussion in the last six month [AOR = 1.642, 95% CI: 1.049, 2.57) were some of the factors significantly associated with demand for LAPMs.

Conclusions
Demand and unmet need for LAPMs were high in the study area. Therefore raising awareness of the community, counseling/discussion about the methods with all clients, encouraging spousal involvement are fundamental areas of intervention. Moreover, increasing the availability and accessibility of LAPMs is required to meet the unmet needs.
The relationship between job performance and perceived organizational support in faculty members at Chinese universities: a questionnaire survey
Authors: Guan Xin , Sun Tao , Hou Yan , Zhao Liang , Luan Yi-Ze , Fan Li-Hua 
Published: March 2014

Abstract

Background
Although several studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and job performance (JP), it remains unclear whether this relationship is appropriate for faculty members at Chinese universities. The objectives of this study were to (a) examine the correlation between POS andJP; (b) identify the predictors of POS, including demographic and organizational characteristics among faculty members at a Chinese university; (c) investigate the influence of mediating factors between POS and JP; and (d) compare the findings of this study with related studies.

Methods
A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was used in this study. The questionnaire was administered to 700 faculty members who were randomly selected from all faculty members at six universities. A total of 581 questionnaires were obtained. A statistical model for JP was developed based on the literature review.

Results
The analysis results indicated that the relationship between POS and JP was mediated by job satisfaction (JS), positive affectivity (PA), and affective commitment (AC). In addition, procedural and distributive justice contribute to POS.

Conclusions
The study concludes that the relationship between POS and JP is mediated by JS, PA, and AC and is influenced by POS. These results can provide evidence for university administrators to improve POS and increase the JP of faculty members at universities.
Self-assembly of large-scale gold nanoparticle arrays and their application in SERS
Authors: Zhu Sheng-Qing , Zhang Tong , Guo Xin-Li , Zhang Xiao-Yang 
Published: March 2014

Abstract
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering is an effective analytical method that has been intensively applied in the field of identification of organic molecules from Raman spectra at very low concentrations. The Raman signal enhancement that makes this method attractive is usually ascribed to the noble metal nanoparticle (NMNP) arrays which can extremely amplify the electromagnetic field near NMNP surface when localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) mode is excited. In this work, we report a simple, facile, and room-temperature method to fabricate large-scale, uniform gold nanoparticle (GNP) arrays on ITO/glass as SERS substrates using a promoted self-assembly deposition technique. The results show that the deposition density of GNPs on ITO/glass surface increases with prolonging deposition time, and nanochain-like aggregates appear for a relatively longer deposition time. It is also shown that these films with relatively higher deposition density have tremendous potential for wideband absorption in the visible range and exhibit two LSPR peaks in the extinction spectra because the electrons simultaneously oscillate along the nanochain at the transverse and the longitudinal directions. The SERS enhancement activity of these GNP arrays was determined using 10-6 M Rhodamine 6G as the Raman probe molecules. A SERS enhancement factor as large as approximately 6.76 × 106 can be obtained at 1,363 cm-1 Raman shift for the highest deposition density film due to the strong plasmon coupling effect between neighboring particles.
Facile preparation of highly luminescent CdTe quantum dots within hyperbranched poly(amidoamine)s and their application in bio-imaging
Authors: Shi Yunfeng , Liu Lin , Pang Huan , Zhou Hongli , Zhang Guanqing , Ou Yangyan , Zhang Xiaoyin , Du Jimin , Xiao Wangchuan 
Published: March 2014

Abstract
A new strategy for facile preparation of highly luminescent CdTe quantum dots (QDs) within amine-terminated hyperbranched poly(amidoamine)s (HPAMAM) was proposed in this paper. CdTe precursors were first prepared by adding NaHTe to aqueous Cd2+ chelated by 3-mercaptopropionic sodium (MPA-Na), and then HPAMAM was introduced to stabilize the CdTe precursors. After microwave irradiation, highly fluorescent and stable CdTe QDs stabilized by MPA-Na and HPAMAM were obtained. The CdTe QDs showed a high quantum yield (QY) up to 58%. By preparing CdTe QDs within HPAMAM, the biocompatibility properties of HPAMAM and the optical, electrical properties of CdTe QDs can be combined, endowing the CdTe QDs with biocompatibility. The resulting CdTe QDs can be directly used in biomedical fields, and their potential application in bio-imaging was investigated.