bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Radiographic and Functional Outcomes Following Bilateral Ankle Fusions
Authors: Houdek Matthew T. , Wilke Benjamin K. , Ryssman Daniel B. , Turner Norman S. 
Published: September 2014

Background: Ankle arthrodesis is considered to be a well-accepted technique for end-stage ankle arthritis. Our purpose was to evaluate outcomes of patients with bilateral ankle arthrodeses with attention to radiographic and functional outcomes. Methods: Medical records of 31 patients were reviewed from 1977 through 2007. All patients had 1 year of clinical follow-up after their contralateral ankle arthrodesis, with an average follow-up of 11.2 years following the initial arthrodesis. Pertinent patient demographics and information pertaining to the operative procedure, complications, and subsequent adjacent joint fusions was collected. Radiographs were reviewed for time to fusion and adjacent joint arthritis. Functional outcomes were measured using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle and Hindfoot scale. Results: Ten females and 21 males underwent bilateral ankle fusions at an average age of 57 years at the time of the initial fusion. The contralateral fusion occurred on average 3.1 years following the initial fusion. Radiographic fusion occurred 12 weeks following the initial fusion and 14 weeks following the contralateral fusion. There was a significant increase ( P = .0001) in the average AOFAS score postoperatively in both ankles. The average FAAM score at last follow-up was 70. Adjacent joint arthritis developed in the majority of patients; however, most of the patients were free from adjacent fusions and reported their function as “normal” or “nearly normal” at last follow-up. Conclusion: Bilateral ankle arthrodesis was an acceptable treatment option for patients with bilateral, end-stage ankle arthritis. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.
Endoscopic Repair of Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome Due to Os Trigonum in Soccer Players
Authors: López Valerio Víctor , Seijas Roberto , Alvarez Pedro , Ares Oscar , Steinbacher Gilbert , Sallent Andrea , Cugat Ramón 
Published: September 2014

Background: An os trigonum may cause posterior ankle impingement syndrome (PAIS), which may lead to poor sports performance, especially in soccer players. The aim of the present study was to analyze the outcomes of endoscopic repaired posterior ankle impingement (PAI) secondary to os trigonum syndrome within a group of soccer players as well as their return to play time. Methods: A retrospective review of 20 soccer players with Tegner activity level 9 was performed. All players were diagnosed of PAIS due to os trigonum. Chief complaint was pain produced with forced plantarflexion when kicking the ball. Conservative treatment was first performed during a 6-week rehabilitation program. When conservative treatment failed, arthroscopic surgical resection of the os trigonum was proposed. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to measure pain before and after surgery as well as time until their return to previous sports level. Results: VAS showed a mean preoperative pain score of 7.5 (SD = 0.9), whereas postoperative VAS at 1 month after surgery decreased to 0.8 (SD = 1.36). Mean symptomatic period was 8.5 months (SD = 4.3), from the beginning of symptoms up to the surgery day. Once patients had undergone surgery, mean time until their return to previous level of sports was 46.9 days (SD = 25.96), reaching the same pre-lesion Tegner level. Conclusions: Endoscopic treatment of posterior ankle impingement syndrome due to os trigonum showed excellent results. Hindfoot endoscopy with a posterior approach was an effective treatment and allowed for a prompt return to play in soccer players with a high activity level. Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study.
‘Talking about my experiences … at times disturbing yet positive’: Producing narratives with people living with dementia
Authors: Benbow Susan M , Kingston Paul 
Published: September 2014

Background This research investigated narrative production and use with families living with dementia. We hypothesised that the process of narrative production would be beneficial to people with dementia and carers, and would elicit important learning for health and social care professionals. Method Through third sector partners, we recruited community-dwelling people with dementia and carers who consented to develop written, audiotaped or videotaped narratives. Audio-taped narratives were transcribed verbatim and handwritten narratives word-processed. After checking by participants, completed narratives were analysed thematically using qualitative data analysis computer software. A summary of the analysis was circulated to participants, inviting feedback: the analysis was then reviewed. A feedback questionnaire was subsequently circulated to participants, and responses were analysed thematically. Results Twenty-one carers and 20 people with dementia participated in the project. Four themes of support were identified: ‘relationships’, ‘services’, ‘prior experience of coping’ and having an ‘explanation for the dementia’. Three themes were identified as possible additional stresses: ‘emotions’, ‘physical health’ and ‘identity’. We suggest a model incorporating all these themes, which appeared to contribute to three further themes; ‘experience of dementia’, ‘approaches to coping’ and ‘looking to the future’. In participant feedback, the main themes identified were ‘emotions’, ‘putting things in perspective’, ‘sharing or not sharing the narrative’ and ‘actions resulting’. Conclusions Producing a narrative is a valuable and engaging experience for people with dementia and carers, and is likely to contribute to the quality of dementia care. Further research is needed to establish how narrative production could be incorporated into routine practice.
Acceptability of an e-Learning Program to Help Nursing Assistants Manage Relationship Conflict in Nursing Homes
Authors: Marziali Elsa , Mackenzie Corey Scott , Tchernikov Illia 
Published: September 2014

Background: Management of nursing assistants’ (NAs) emotional stress from relationship conflicts with residents, families, and coworkers is rarely the focus of educational programs. Our objective was to gather feedback from NAs and their nursing supervisors (NSs) about the utility of our e-learning program for managing relationship stress. Methods: A total of 147 NAs and their NSs from 17 long-term care homes viewed the educational modules (DVD slides with voice-over), either individually or in small groups, and provided feedback using conference call focus groups. Results: Qualitative analysis of NA feedback showed that workplace relationship conflict stress was associated with workload and the absence of a forum for discussing relationship conflicts that was not acknowledged by NSs. Conclusion: This accessible e-learning program provides NAs with strategies for managing stressful emotions arising from workplace relationship conflict situations and underscores the importance of supervisory support and team collaboration in coping with emotionally evoked workplace stress.
The similarities and differences among patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms referred to a tertiary hospital and found at necropsy
Authors: da Silva Erasmo S , Gornati Vitor C , Casella Ivan B , Aun Ricardo , Estenssoro Andre EV , Puech-Leão Pedro , De Luccia Nelson 
Published: September 2014

Objective To analyze the characteristics of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms referred to a tertiary center and to compare with individuals with abdominal aortic aneurysm found at necropsy. Methods We have retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 556 patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm and 102 cases abdominal aortic aneurysm found at necropsy. Results At univariated analysis, hypertension, tobacco use and maximum diameter were significant risk factors for symptomatic aneurysm, while diabetes tended to be a protective factor for rupture. By logistic regression analysis, the largest transverse diameter was the only one significantly associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture ( p < .0001, odds ratio 1.7, 95% confidence interval 1.481–1.951). Intact abdominal aortic aneurysm found at necropsy showed similarities with outpatients in relation to abdominal aortic aneurysm diameter and risk factors. Conclusion Intact abdominal aortic aneurysm at necropsy and at outpatients setting showed similarities that confirmed that abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is less offered to women, and they died more frequently with intact abdominal aortic aneurysm from other causes.
Clinical outcomes of early active mobilization following flexor tendon repair using the six-strand technique: short- and long-term evaluations
Authors: Moriya K. , Yoshizu T. , Maki Y. , Tsubokawa N. , Narisawa H. , Endo N. 
Published: September 2014

We evaluated the factors influencing outcomes of flexor tendon repair in 112 fingers using a six-strand suture with the Yoshizu #1 technique and early postoperative active mobilization in 101 consecutive patients. A total of 32 fingers had injuries in Zone I, 78 in Zone II, and two in Zone III. The mean follow-up period was 6 months; 16 patients (19 fingers) participated in long-term follow-up of 2 to 16 years. The total active motion was 230° SD 29°; it correlated negatively with age. The total active motion was 231° SD 28° after repair of the lacerated flexor digitorum superficialis tendon, and was 205° SD 37° after excision of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon ends ( p = 0.0093). A total of 19 fingers showed no significant increases in total active motion more than 2 years after surgery. The rupture rate was 5.4% in our patients and related to surgeons’ level of expertise. Five out of six ruptured tendons were repaired by inexperienced surgeons. Level of Evidence IV
An iterative method for common solutions of equilibrium problems and hierarchical fixed point problems
Authors: Bnouhachem Abdellah , Al-Homidan Suliman , Ansari Qamrul Hasan 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the problem of finding an approximate point of the common set of solutions of an equilibrium problem and a hierarchical fixed point problem in the setting of real Hilbert spaces. We establish the strong convergence of the proposed method under some mild conditions. Several special cases are also discussed. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the proposed method and convergence result. The results presented in this paper extend and improve some well-known results in the literature.

MSC:49J30, 47H09, 47J20, 49J40.
Global synchronization for a class of Markovian switching complex networks with mixed time-varying delays in the delay-partition approach
Authors: Wang Xin , Fang Jian-an , Dai Anding , Zhou Wuneng 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
In this paper, global synchronization problem for a class of Markovian switching complex networks (MSCNs) with mixed time-varying delays under the delay-partition approach is investigated. A novel delay-partition approach is developed to derive sufficient conditions for a new class of MSCNs with mixed time-varying delays. The proposed delay-partition approach can give global synchronization results lower conservatism. Two numerical examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results.
Flexible Ureterorenoscopy versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for the treatment of upper/middle calyx kidney stones of 10–20 mm: a retrospective analysis of 174 patients
Authors: Cecen Kursat , Karadag Mert Ali , Demir Aslan , Bagcioglu Murat , Kocaaslan Ramazan , Sofikerim Mustafa 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
To compare the outcomes of flexible ureterorenoscopy (F-URS) with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the treatment of upper or mid calyx kidney stones of 10 to 20 mm.
A total of 174 patients with radioopaque solitary upper or mid calyx stones who underwent ESWL or F-URS with holmium:YAG laser were enrolled in this study. Each group treated with ESWL and F-URS for upper or mid calyx kidney stones were retrospectively compared in terms of retreatment and stone free rates, and complications.
87% (n = 94) of patients who underwent ESWL therapy was stone free at the end of 3rd month. This rate was 92% (n = 61) for patients of F-URS group (p = 0.270 p > 0.05). Retreatment was required in 12.9% of patients (n = 14) who underwent ESWL and these patients were referred to F-URS procedure after 3rd month radiologic investigations. The retreatment rate of cases who were operated with F-URS was 7.5% (n = 5) (p = 0.270 p > 0.05). Ureteral perforation (Clavien grade 3B) was occured in 3 patients (4.5%) who underwent F-URS. Fever (Clavien grade 1) was noted in 7 and 5 patients from ESWL and F-URS group, respectively (6.4% vs 7.5%) (p = 0.78 p > 0.05).
F-URS and ESWL have similar outcomes for the treatment of upper or mid calyx renal stones of 10–20 mm. ESWL has the superiority of minimal invasiveness and avoiding of general anethesia. F-URS should be kept as the second teratment alternative for patients with upper or mid caliceal stones of 10–20 mm and reserved for cases with failure in ESWL.
Prevalence of iron deficiency on ICU discharge and its relation with fatigue: a multicenter prospective study
Authors: Lasocki Sigismond , Chudeau Nicolas , Papet Thibaut , Tartiere Deborah , Roquilly Antoine , Carlier Laurence , Mimoz Olivier , Seguin Philippe , Malledant Yannick , Asehnoune Karim , Hamel Jean François ,   for the AtlanREA group
Published: September 2014

Abstract
Introduction
Prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) at intensive care (ICU) admission is around 25 to 40%. Blood losses are important during ICU stay, leading to iron losses, but prevalence of ID at ICU discharge is unknown. ID has been associated with fatigue and muscular weakness, and may thus impair post-ICU rehabilitation. This study assessed ID prevalence at ICU discharge, day 28 (D28) and six months (M6) after and its relation with fatigue.

Methods
We conducted this prospective, multicenter observational study at four University hospitals ICUs. Anemic (hemoglobin (Hb) less than 13 g/dL in male and less than 12 g/dL in female) critically ill adult patients hospitalized for at least five days had an iron profile taken at discharge, D28 and M6. ID was defined as ferritin less than 100 ng/L or less than 300 ng/L together with a transferrin saturation less than 20%. Fatigue was assessed by numerical scale and the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory-20 questionnaire at D28 and M6 and muscular weakness by a hand grip test at ICU discharge.

Results
Among 107 patients (men 77%, median (IQR) age 63 (48 to 73) years) who had a complete iron profile at ICU discharge, 9 (8.4%) had ID. At ICU discharge, their hemoglobin concentration (9.5 (87.7 to 10.3) versus 10.2 (92.2 to 11.7) g/dL, P =0.09), hand grip strength (52.5 (30 to 65) versus 49.5 (15.5 to 67.7)% of normal value, P =0.61) and visual analog scale fatigue scale (57 (40 to 80) versus 60 (47.5 to 80)/100, P =0.82) were not different from non-ID patients. At D28 (n =80 patients) and M6 (n =78 patients), ID prevalence increased (to 25 and 35% respectively) while anemia prevalence decreased (from 100% to 80 and 25% respectively, P <0.0001). ID was associated with increased fatigue at D28, after adjustment for main confounding factors, including anemia (regression coefficient (95%CI), 3.19 (0.74 to 5.64), P =0.012). At M6, this association disappeared.

Conclusions
The prevalence of ID increases from 8% at discharge to 35% six months after prolonged ICU stay (more than five days). ID was associated with increased fatigue, independently of anemia, at D28.
The small RNA diversity from Medicago truncatularoots under biotic interactions evidences the environmental plasticity of the miRNAome
Authors: Formey Damien , Sallet Erika , Lelandais-Brière Christine , Ben Cécile , Bustos-Sanmamed Pilar , Niebel Andreas , Frugier Florian , Combier Jean Philippe , Debellé Frédéric , Hartmann Caroline , Poulain Julie , Gavory Frédérick , Wincker Patrick , Roux Christophe , Gentzbittel Laurent , Gouzy Jérôme , Crespi Martin 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
Background
Legume roots show a remarkable plasticity to adapt their architecture to biotic and abiotic constraints, including symbiotic interactions. However, global analysis of miRNA regulation in roots is limited, and a global view of the evolution of miRNA-mediated diversification in different ecotypes is lacking.

Results
In the model legume Medicago truncatula, we analyze the small RNA transcriptome of roots submitted to symbiotic and pathogenic interactions. Genome mapping and a computational pipeline identify 416 miRNA candidates, including known and novel variants of 78 miRNA families present in miRBase. Stringent criteria of pre-miRNA prediction yield 52 new mtr-miRNAs, including 27 miRtrons. Analyzing miRNA precursor polymorphisms in 26 M. truncatula ecotypes identifies higher sequence polymorphism in conserved rather than Medicago-specific miRNA precursors. An average of 19 targets, mainly involved in environmental responses and signalling, is predicted per novel miRNA. We identify miRNAs responsive to bacterial and fungal pathogens or symbionts as well as their related Nod and Myc-LCO symbiotic signals. Network analyses reveal modules of new and conserved co-expressed miRNAs that regulate distinct sets of targets, highlighting potential miRNA-regulated biological pathways relevant to pathogenic and symbiotic interactions.

Conclusions
We identify 52 novel genuine miRNAs and large plasticity of the root miRNAome in response to the environment, and also in response to purified Myc/Nod signaling molecules. The new miRNAs identified and their sequence variation across M. truncatula ecotypes may be crucial to understand the adaptation of root growth to the soil environment, notably in the agriculturally important legume crops.
Multiplicity and uniqueness results for the singular nonlocal boundary value problem involving nonlinear integral conditions
Authors: Yan Baoqiang , O’Regan Donal , Agarwal Ravi P 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
In this paper, using fixed point index and the mixed monotone technique, we present some multiplicity and uniqueness results for the singular nonlocal boundary value problems involving nonlinear integral conditions. Our nonlinearity may be singular in its dependent variable and it is allowed to change sign.
Green’s function for certain domains in the Heisenberg group "Equation missing"
Authors: Mishra Mukund Madhav , Kumar Ajay , Dubey Shivani 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
We obtain an explicit smooth kernel which works as the Green’s function when applied to circular functions for annular and strip shaped domains in the Heisenberg group

H
n

by using the Kelvin transform and its generalizations.

MSC: 22E30, 34B27.
Global attractor for the generalized hyperelastic-rod equation
Authors: Bi Yunrui , Lu Xiaobo , Zeng Weili , Sun Zhe 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the dynamical behavior of the initial boundary value problem for a class of generalized hyperelastic-rod equations. Under certain conditions, the existence of a global solution in

H
3

is proved by using some prior estimates and the Galerkin method. Moreover, the existence of an absorbing set and a global attractor in

H
2

is obtained.
Methodology for infrared spectroscopy analysis of sandwich multilayer samples of historical materials
Authors: Kopecká Ivana , Svobodová Eva 
Published: September 2014

Abstract

Introduction
Multilayer materials of cultural heritage such as historical materials and artwork are analysed as cross-section samples using microscopy and FTIR microscopy. Most commonly, these samples are embedded in synthetic resin, ground and polished. During this process, there is a high potential for the synthetic resin to contaminate the sample. The resin penetrates into the open pores or cracks in the sample, or solvent of the resin can partially dissolve some layer of the analysed sample. In both cases, the presence of synthetic resin significantly distorts the results of analysis, particularly the analysis of peripheral layers, which are of course the most contaminated. Interpretation of the FTIR spectra of individual layers is very difficult; it can be ambiguous and largely subjective. Moreover, analysed layers are usually a mixture of substances, where the studied substance (for example organic binder) is present as a minor component.

Results
Due to potential contamination of samples processed with the aforementioned method, a new method of preparing samples is desired, one in which contamination of the sample caused by the embedding material would be eliminated. This paper compares the advantages and limits of different methods of sample preparation before analysis; methods which would eliminate the contamination of analysed materials. Various analytical methods and different procedures used for sample preparation are discussed. The most successful of the tested insulation methods proved to be that of pressing the sample in KBr pellet, gold sputtering and carbon coating or anticipatory treatment by cyclododecane solution before embedding the sample in synthetic resin.

Conclusion
It can be concluded that these procedures eliminate contamination of the analysed sample regardless of its nature and morphology. This conclusion was confirmed by an analysis of real samples.
Eficácia de Atrativos Alimentares na Captura de Zaprionus indianus (Gupta) em Pomar de Figo em Santa Maria – RS
Authors: Batistella Pasini Mauricio Paulo , Link Dionísio , Fronza Diniz 
Published: September 2014

Com o objetivo de avaliar a eficiência de atrativos alimentares para monitoramento e controle alternativo da mosca do figo [Zaprionus indianus (Gupta)], realizou-se este trabalho. O trabalho foi conduzido no Setor de Fruticultura do Colégio Politécnico da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, de 22 de janeiro a 22 de abril de 2009 em pomar de figueira (Ficus carica L.). Como modelo de frasco caça mosca utilizaram-se garrafas Pet. de 1L. Como atrativos alimentares, utilizaram-se suco de goiaba, suco de butiá e suco de figo, colocados em diferentes solventes, totalizando para cada frasco, 200 ml de solução. Os valores obtidos foram submetidos à análise estatística. As soluções que apresentaram calda de figo + cachaça (50%+50%) e calda de figo + água (50%+50%) apresentaram maiores níveis de captura de indivíduos adultos de Z. indianus, sugerindo-se sua utilização no monitoramento da mosca do figo. As soluções a base de álcool são pouco eficientes.
Effectiveness of Attractions Food in Capture Zaprionus indianus (Gupta) in Fig Orchard in Santa Maria – RS
Abstract. Aiming to evaluate the efficiency of food baits for monitoring and alternative control of fig fly [Zaprionus indianus (Gupta)], held this job. The study was conducted in Sector Fruit of the Polytechnic College, University of Santa Maria, from January 22 to April 22, 2009 in fig orchard (Ficus carica L.). As model of trap we used Pet. bottles of 1 L. Guava juice, jelly palm juice and fig juice with different solvents were use as food baits, with 200 ml solution per bottle. The values were subjected to statistical analysis. The solutions fig juice + rum (50% +50%) and fig juice + water (50% +50%) showed higher levels of adult capture of Z. indianus, suggesting its use in fly monitoring. The alcohol-based solutions are inefficient.