bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Isolated cysticercosis of the cauda equina
Authors: Iacoangeli Maurizio , Moriconi Elisa , Gladi Maurizio , Scerrati Massimo 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACTCysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system. It is an endemic condition in developing countries, but the incidence rate is increasing in developed countries as well because of rising immigration. Spinal involvement is quite rare and it is usually associated with concomitant intracranial infective lesions. We present an unusual case of a 44-year-old woman who experienced a cauda equina syndrome. Magnetic resonance imaging disclosed two intradural cystic lesions at L4-L5 level. Only after histological examination the diagnosis of cysticercosis was definitively determined. The entire neuraxis evaluation confirmed that it was a rare form of isolated intradural racemosus type cysticercosis of the cauda equina. Steroids and albendazole were administered and post-operative course was uneventful. In this paper we discuss clinical, pathogenic and therapeutic aspects of this infective pathology.
Intra cranial hydatid cyst: A case report of total cyst extirpation and review of surgical technique
Authors: Umerani Muhammad Sohail , Abbas Asad , Sharif Salman 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACTHydatid cysts commonly affect liver and lung but it can also affect the brain in rare cases. We report a case of 22 year female with history of headache for one and half years. Intracranial hydatid cyst was diagnosed on computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging. The cyst was delivered without rupture using hydrostatic dissection followed by post‑operative anthelminthic medication. Surgery remains to be the standard management. Amongst the surgical techniques described, Dowling’s technique is the most acceptable. However, care must be taken in to avoid rupture of the cyst peroperatively which can result in subsequent complications and recurrence. Albendazole and corticosteroids can be used as adjunct to surgical treatment in selective cases.
Eat for Life: A Work Site Feasibility Study of a Novel Mindfulness-Based Intuitive Eating Intervention
Authors: Bush Hannah E. , Rossy Lynn , Mintz Laurie B. , Schopp Laura 
Published: August 2013

Purpose. To examine the efficacy of a novel intervention for problematic eating behaviors and body dissatisfaction. Design. Participants enrolled in the intervention or waitlist comparison group were assessed at pre and post 10 weeks. Setting. Midwestern university. Subjects. One hundred twenty-four female employees or partners/spouses. Intervention. Eat for Life is a 10-week group intervention integrating mindfulness and intuitive eating skills. Measures. Self-report questionnaires included the Intuitive Eating Scale, Body Appreciation Scale, Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, Questionnaire for Eating Disorder Diagnoses, and an author-constructed supplemental and demographic questionnaire. Analysis. Analyses of covariance and ordinal regression measured group differences. Structural equation modeling examined mediation effects. Results. Significant differences between groups were observed for body appreciation (F1,121 = 40.17, p=.000, partial eta squared=.25), intuitive eating (F1,121=67.44, p=.000, partial eta squared = .36), and mindfulness (F1,121 = 30.50, p = .000, partial eta squared = .20), with mean scores significantly higher in the intervention group than waitlist comparison group after 10 weeks. The intervention group was 3.65 times more likely to be asymptomatic for disordered eating than the comparison group. Mindfulness served as a partial mediator. Conclusion. The study provides support for an intervention combining intuitive eating and mindfulness for treatment of problematic eating behaviors and body dissatisfaction, with limitations including self-selection and lack of active control group.
Impact of Promotions on Awareness, Trial, and Likelihood of Trial of New Dissolvable Tobacco
Authors: Romito Laura , Saxton M. Kim 
Published: August 2013

Purpose. To determine test market awareness and promotional effects of Camel dissolvable tobacco. Design. Cross-sectional survey. Setting. Indiana test market. Subjects. Stratified sample of Indiana adults (N = 472). Measures. Data were poststratified and weighted to account for the sampling and demographics. Analysis. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis. Results. The study results indicate that 31.2% of participants were aware of Camel Dissolvables, 4.5% had tried them, and 8.3% were likely to try them. Tobacco use was a significant predictor of all outcomes; dual (cigarettes and smokeless tobacco) users were more likely to be familiar with, try, and be interested in trying Camel Dissolvables than single tobacco users and nonusers (p < .05). Male gender was a significant predictor only for likelihood of trial (p < .05). Education was a significant predictor only of actual trial (p < .05). Familiarity was predicted by in-store, magazine, and mail promotions. Trial was predicted by having seen magazine ads. Web site exposure predicted likelihood of trial. Of those who reported trying Camel Dissolvables (N = 37), 49% no longer used them, 43% used them some days, and 8% used them daily. Continued use was reported by 87% of dual users and 26% of single tobacco users (p < .01). Conclusion. Smokers and male dual tobacco users appear most affected by Camel Dissolvables promotions.
Psychosocial Predictors of Diet and Physical Activity in African-Americans: Results from the Delta Body and Soul Effectiveness Trial, 2010–2011
Authors: Thomson Jessica L. , Zoellner Jamie M. , Tussing-Humphreys Lisa M. 
Published: August 2013

Purpose. To examine associations among psychosocial constructs of behavior change and postintervention changes in diet and physical activity (PA). Design. Quasi-experimental with cluster (church) treatment assignment. Setting. Churches (n = 8) in a rural, southern region of the United States. Subjects. A total of 403 African-American adults participating in the Delta Body and Soul study. Intervention. Six-month diet and PA intervention consisting of monthly didactic educational sessions with specific emphasis on increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and decreasing consumption of added sugars. Self-directed PA was promoted throughout the intervention. Measures. Validated surveys for all dietary, PA, and psychosocial measures. Analysis. Secondary analysis using generalized linear mixed models to test for significant intervention effects on psychosocial constructs and for significant associations between changes in psychosocial constructs and changes in diet and PA outcomes after controlling for covariates. Results. Intervention effects were apparent for several dietary psychosocial constructs (improvements ranging from .5 to 2.0 points), but only one PA construct (decisional balance for exercise). Changes in psychosocial constructs, including self-efficacy, social support, and decisional balance, were significant predictors of dietary outcome changes (model coefficients ranging from .03 to .42), but not PA changes. Conclusion. Understanding which psychosocial constructs predict improvements in dietary and PA behaviors helps inform theoretical mechanisms of action and identify social and behavioral processes to target in faith-based interventions.
Scales of Smoking-Related Self-Efficacy, Beliefs, and Intention: Assessing Measurement Invariance among Intermittent and Daily High School Smokers
Authors: Sterling Kymberle L. , Ford Kentya H. , Park Haesuk , McAlister Alfred L. 
Published: August 2013

Purpose. To examine the factorial validity and measurement invariance of scales that measure smoking-related self-efficacy, beliefs, and intention between daily and intermittent adolescent smokers. Design. Cross-sectional survey design. Setting. Selected high schools in eastern Texas. Subjects. Subjects were 2888 high school current smokers; mean age 16.2 years; 53.5% male; 67.4% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 6.2% Black, 8.6% “other.” Daily smokers comprised 37.9% of the sample (i.e., smoked at least one cigarette every day 30 days prior to the survey). Measures. Smoking-related self-efficacy and intention were measured by three items; beliefs were measured by four items. Analysis. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to test the invariance of the measures between daily and intermittent smokers. Fit indices included comparative fit index (CFI), nonnormed fix index (NNFI), and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA). Results. The three-factor measurement model had good fit for daily (CFI = .97, NNFI = .95, RMSEA = .09) and intermittent (CFI = .96, NNFI = .95, RMSEA = .09) smokers. Evidence of strong factorial invariance was found for the factors between the smoking subgroups (CFI = .96, NNFI = .96, RMSEA = .08). Conclusion. These measures may be used to capture and compare scores on self-efficacy to resist smoking, beliefs about benefits of smoking, and intention to smoke between daily and intermittent adolescent smokers.
Physiological and Psychological Effects of a Himalayan Singing Bowl in Meditation Practice: A Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Landry Jayan Marie 
Published: August 2013

Purpose. To determine the physiological and psychological effects of adding a Himalayan singing bowl (HSB) to a directed relaxation (DR) session. Design. Randomized crossover study. Setting. Community-based counseling practice. Subjects. Fifty-one participants completed two randomly assigned sessions beginning with either 12 minutes of HSB or silence, followed by a 20-minute DR session. Intervention. Random order of HSB intervention/silence prior to DR. Measures. Blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) scores measured before and after both sessions. Analysis. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) compared differences between variables over time between both study days, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) analyzed changes from baseline, controlling for baseline, age, and sex. Results. Fifty-one participants completed both sessions. There was a greater decline in systolic BP (p = .044) and HR (p = .003) with HSB compared to silence prior to DR. Changes in diastolic BP were greater with HSB, with a nonsignificant trend (p = .073). Hypertensive subjects (n = 20) had similar and significant BP changes with HSB and silence when compared to normotensive subjects (n = 31). PANAS scores fell significantly with both interventions. Conclusions. BP and HR responses were enhanced by HSB exposure. HSB may be used as an adjunct to DR to produce physiological and psychological responses prior to DR.
A neuronal device for the control of multi-step computations
Authors: Zylberberg Ariel D , Paz Luciano , Roelfsema Pieter R , Dehaene Stanislas , Sigman Mariano 
Published: August 2013

We describe the operation of a neuronal device which embodies the computational principles of the `paper-and-pencil' machine envisioned by Alan Turing. The network is based on principles of cortical organization. We develop a plausible solution to implement pointers and investigate how neuronal circuits may instantiate the basic operations involved in assigning a value to a variable (i.e., x=5), in determining whether two variables have the same value and in retrieving the value of a given variable to be accessible to other nodes of the network. We exemplify the collective function of the network in simplified arithmetic and problem solving (blocks-world) tasks. Received: 14 June 2013, Accepted: 9 July 2013; Edited by: G. B. Mindlin; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4279/PIP.050006Cite as: A Zylberberg, L Paz, P R Roelfsema, S Dehaene, M Sigman, Papers in Physics 5, 050006 (2013)
Development of Perinatal Medicine in Different Geographic Areas
Authors: Carrera José M 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACT
An overview is given of the evolution of perinatal medicine from its origin to its current state. Emphasis is placed on the birth of this new discipline in Europe and the USA, as well as on the contributions made to it by different countries. The main protagonists of subsequent changes are highlighted, as are the advances made in perinatal technology. To do so, the evolution and difficulties in introducing modern perinatal medicine are discussed. To conclude, current maternal, perinatal and infant mortality rates are compared with past figures.

How to cite this article
Carrera JM. Development of Perinatal Medicine in Different Geographic Areas. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(2):113-127.
Application of KANET in Special Cases: Part I
Authors: Antsaklis Aris , Papantoniou Nicolaos 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACT
The detection of neurological impairment during fetal life has been a great challenge in perinatal medicine for many years. Evolution of ultrasound technology has allowed a more detailed examination of the fetal nervous system and earlier detection of central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities. However, overdiagnosis of CNS malformations or variations can be quite confusing from time to time, as we cannot always be sure how these may affect the fetus and as a result we cannot always advise adequately the parents of the affected fetuses about the prognosis. Defining normal and abnormal fetal neurological function in utero in order to better predict which fetuses are at risk for adverse neurological outcome could assist with the evaluation of the fetal outcome. Four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound has been used for the assessment of normal neurobehavioral development and has identified characteristics of the fetus that could predict neurological developmental dysfunction. Kurjak antenatal neurodevelopmental test (KANET) is a method that has been shown to offer great advantages for the assessment of fetal neurobehavior, and the findings of KANET have been verified in many studies with postnatal assessments. We present a series of cases where KANET could better improve the evaluation of the prognosis that was made based on ultrasound findings.

How to cite this article
Antsaklis P, Antsaklis A, Papantoniou N, Kurjak A. Application of KANET in Special Cases: Part I. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(2):200-207.
The End of Amniocentesis? From TriTest to PrenaTestTM
Authors: Borruto Franco , Treisser Alain , Abdelkrim Skander Ben , Comparetto Ciro 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACT

Purpose
The rapid development in molecular biological technologies makes it possible to screen and to diagnosis thousands of genetic conditions, mutations and also predispositions to chronic diseases or traits, either prenatally or after birth. Clinical application of noninvasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) using fetal deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in maternal plasma has become a reality. We review the latest developments in screening and diagnosis of chromosomal diseases and a new noninvasive method of prenatal diagnosis.

Materials and methods
PrenaTest™ (LifeCodexx AG, Konstanz, Germany, patented and licensed by Sequenom Inc., San Diego, California, USA) is a molecular genetic test that can detect fetal trisomy 21 with a high precision level from maternal blood using new generation multiplex genome sequencing techniques. The test is based on the analysis of extracellular fetal DNA measured in the blood of pregnant women: Cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA).

Results
In the case of trisomy 21, there were found 105 specific fragments of chromosome 21, 15 of fetal origin and 90 of maternal origin. The validity of PrenaTest™ has been demonstrated by many tests (427 cases), and the sensitivity was 95%, with a false negative rate of 5% and a specificity of 99.5%. Anyway, an additional ultrasound can always be performed to assess fetal morphology.

Conclusion
The arrival of the molecular genetic era also leads to many new ethical, social and medicolegal problems and dilemmas that obstetricians will have to face in the near future. There is an urgent need for the development of a new model for provision of genetic screening and diagnosis.

How to cite this article
Borruto F, Treisser A, Abdelkrim SB, Comparetto C. The End of Amniocentesis? From TriTest to PrenaTestTM. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(2):213-218.
Características do atendimento pré-natal na Rede Básica de Saúde
Authors: Costa Christina Souto Cavalcante , Vila Vanessa De Carvalho , Rodrigues Flávia Melo , Martins Cleusa Alves , Pinho Lícia Maria Oliveira 
Published: August 2013

doi: 10.5216/ree.v15i2.15635 - http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.15635 RESUMO O objetivo deste survey descritivo-exploratório foi analisar as características do atendimento pré-natal na rede de atenção básica à saúde. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista estruturada e submetidos à análise estatística descritiva. Os resultados evidenciaram inadequações relacionadas ao início tardio do pré-natal, à realização da ultrassonografia e à baixa participação em atividades educativas. O índice de Kessner modificado por Takeda indicou baixo nível de adequação do pré-natal (35%). Identificou-se a necessidade de promover intervenções em saúde para melhorar o acesso precoce das gestantes ao pré-natal e monitorar o cumprimento dos protocolos assistenciais preconizados para garantir uma prática segura de cuidados à saúde durante a gestação, parto e puerpério. Descritores: Cuidado Pré-Natal; Enfermagem Obstétrica; Saúde da Mulher.
Promoção de saúde nas escolas na perspectiva de professores do ensino fundamental
Authors: Costa Gabriela Maria Cavalcanti , Cavalcanti Vagner Martins , Barbosa Mayara Lima , Celino Suely Deysny de Matos , França Inácia Sátiro Xavier de , Sousa Francisco Stélio de 
Published: August 2013

doi: 10.5216/ree.v15i2.15769 - http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.15769 RESUMO Para caracterizar atividades de Promoção da Saúde desenvolvidas pelos professores do ensino fundamental de três escolas públicas na Paraíba, realizou-se estudo descritivo, de natureza qualitativa, desenvolvido em 2010. Foram entrevistados 32 professores. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo e agrupados em categorias temáticas. Emergiram as seguintes categorias: conhecimentos teóricos acerca da promoção da saúde e a prática da promoção da saúde nas escolas, esta segunda ainda encampou as subcategorias: o planejamento das ações de promoção da saúde nas escolas, ações escolares de promoção da saúde, avaliação escolar das ações de promoção da saúde e expectativas dos professores para a execução de ações de promoção da saúde. Dessa forma, a promoção da saúde precisa ser abordada de forma transversal, integrada e intersetorial, com diálogo entre educação e saúde, compondo redes de compromisso e co-responsabilidade para a mobilização de ações. O enfermeiro precisa participar da rede social de apoio. Descritores: Enfermagem; Promoção da Saúde; Saúde Escolar.
Percepção dos docentes sobre o preparo dos graduandos de enfermagem para cuidar do paciente com dor*
Authors: Romanek Flávia Alves Ribeiro Monclùs , Avelar Maria do Carmo Querido 
Published: August 2013

doi: 10.5216/ree.v15i2.16732 - http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.16732 RESUMO O ensino sobre o gerenciamento da dor pela Enfermagem deve ser prioridade nos cursos de graduação. O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender a percepção dos docentes sobre o preparo dos graduandos de Enfermagem para cuidar do paciente com dor. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e qualitativa desenvolvida em uma universidade no Município de Mogi das Cruzes. Os participantes foram 10 enfermeiros docentes que lecionaram Disciplinas de Enfermagem no ano de 2010. Utilizou-se como método a análise de conteúdo. Emergiram as categorias: O gerenciamento da dor como abordagem de Disciplinas específicas; O (des) preparo do aluno da graduação para cuidar do paciente com dor; Competências associadas ao ensino da dor. O estudo mostra a necessidade de direcionamento de esforços voltados ao desenvolvimento do processo de ensino e aprendizagem com vistas à inserção do cuidado ao paciente com dor no currículo do curso de graduação em Enfermagem de forma holística. Descritores: Dor; Ensino Superior; Enfermagem.
Seguimento do pré-termo no primeiro ano de vida após alta hospitalar: avaliando o crescimento pondoestatural
Authors: Viera Claudia Silveira , Rech Raquel , Oliveira Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de , Maraschin Maristela Salete 
Published: August 2013

doi: 10.5216/ree.v15i2.17427 - http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.17247. RESUMO A avaliação da saúde da criança se dá pelo acompanhamento do crescimento e desenvolvimento infantil. Desta forma, ressalta-se a importância de conhecer como ocorre o crescimento de crianças nascidas prematuramente e que permaneceram hospitalizadas. Objetivou-se descrever o padrão de crescimento dos prematuros acompanhados no ambulatório de enfermagem durante o primeiro ano após a alta hospitalar. Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e retrospectivo, que analisou dados pela estatística descritiva com uso do Programa R. Integraram o estudo 25 prematuros, acompanhados no ambulatório de seguimento do prematuro de um hospital escola do Paraná, de outubro de 2009 a setembro de 2010. O perímetro cefálico mostrou melhor perfil de crescimento, com catch up precoce, seguido de aumento discreto no peso e comprimento. Identificando o crescimento pondoestatural após a alta hospitalar, propicia-se subsídios para aprimorar a assistência à saúde desse grupo, direcionando ações ao seu crescimento saudável e minimizando possíveis sequelas. Descritores: Continuidade da Assistência ao Paciente; Prematuro; Crescimento; Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal; Enfermagem Pediátrica.
Características de usuários frequentes de serviços de urgência: revisão integrativa
Authors: Acosta Aline Marques , Lima Maria Alice Dias da Silva 
Published: August 2013

doi: 10.5216/ree.v15i2.17526 - http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.17526 RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar e analisar a produção de conhecimento sobre as características dos usuários frequentes dos serviços de urgência. Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa, com busca nas bases de dados Science Direct, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO). Foram selecionados 26 artigos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Evidenciou-se que, de modo geral, usuários frequentes têm mais chances de ser do sexo feminino, ter idade entre 30 e 65 anos e ser desempregado. São geralmente socioeconomicamente mais vulneráveis e apresentam problemas de saúde precários, utilizando, dessa forma, frequentemente outros serviços de saúde. Destaca-se a falta de estudos sobre o tema no âmbito nacional, como também a escassez de literatura internacional com evidências fortes. Descritores: Enfermagem em Emergência; Serviços Médicos de Emergência; Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência.
Sentimentos de pais de crianças acidentadas em automóveis sem uso de assento de segurança infantil
Authors: Ferreira Rosangela Martins , Carvalho Maria Dalva De Barros 
Published: August 2013

doi: 10.5216/ree.v15i2.18111 - http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.18111. RESUMO Os acidentes se configuram em um problema de saúde pública no Brasil. O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender a experiência de pais de crianças vítimas de acidentes automobilísticos sem a utilização de Assento de Segurança Infantil (ASI) ocorridos em Londrina, Paraná, de 2008 a 2011. Estudo exploratório de abordagem qualitativa. Os participantes foram 17 pais de crianças de zero a oito anos, atendidas pelo Sistema Integrado de Atendimento ao Trauma de Emergência (SIATE) e encaminhadas a hospitais. A análise dos dados se deu através da análise de conteúdo, resultando em duas categorias: Acidente de trânsito: quem está a salvo?; Sentimentos no momento do acidente. Concluiu-se que as pessoas não acreditam que acidentes possam acontecer consigo ou com pessoas próximas. Sentimentos de nervosismo são os observados no momento do acidente. A educação se mostra como ponto de partida para o uso do ASI, daí a importância do enfermeiro como profissional educador. Descritores: Assentos de Segurança Infantil; Acidentes de Trânsito; Enfermagem; Criança.