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Using Defatted Rice Bran as a Bioadsorbent for Carrying Tea Catechins
Authors: Shi Meng , Yang Ya‐Ping , Jin Jing , Huang Long‐Yue , Ye Jian‐Hui , Liang Yue‐Rong 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThe potential of rice bran as a bioabsorbent for tea catechins was examined. Defatted rice bran had the highest adsorption capacity for tea catechins and the best selectivity for (‐)‐epigallocatechin gallate over total catechins among water‐washed rice bran and untreated rice bran. The adsorption characteristics of tea catechins onto defatted rice bran were determined over a range of concentration (0.5 to 2.5 g/L) and temperatures (10, 25, and 45 °C). The adsorption of tea catechins onto defatted rice bran showed excellent fitness with the pseudo‐second‐order model at different temperature. Both the Langmuir and Freundlich models adequately describe the isothermal adsorption of tea catechins onto defatted rice bran. The adsorption of total catechins on rice bran decreased from 10 to 25 °C, whereas was greatly enhanced at 45 °C. The adsorption system of bioadsorbent with multiconstituents may not be as simple as the single‐force‐driving adsorption system. Protein and cellulose are the main contributors to the adsorption of tea catechins on defatted rice bran.
Externally reported performance measures and benchmarks in Australia
Authors: Woodhouse Kerrie , Mather Paul , Ranasinghe Dinithi 
Published: September 2015

AbstractWe survey 116 Australian CFOs from the top 700 Australian Securities Exchange‐listed firms regarding externally reported performance measures and benchmarks. CFO responses are not always consistent with theory, and a comparison with a similar U.S. survey highlights differences consistent with the respective institutional settings. Conditional analyses of responses also find that characteristics such as firm size that differentiate the Australian market from the U.S. market are associated with differences in opinion between the CFOs in each domain. The key message to accounting researchers is that, given significant institutional differences, it is unwise to infer that U.S. findings will apply to Australia and similar market settings.
Soluble urokinase‐type plasminogen activator receptor as a putative marker of male accessory gland inflammation
Authors: Autilio C. , Morelli R. , Milardi D. , Grande G. , Marana R. , Pontecorvi A. , Zuppi C. , Baroni S. 
Published: September 2015

SummaryThe association between male accessory gland infection/inflammation (MAGI) and infertility is well‐known in clinical practice. Standard semen analysis, leukocytospermia, and microbiological tests are often not enough accurate for a diagnosis. A large amount of biochemical parameters in seminal plasma have been suggested as inflammation markers, however, there is not yet a sensitive and specific biomarker that accurately identifies MAGI. We investigated the presence of soluble urokinase‐type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), known marker of systemic inflammation, in the seminal plasma to evaluate its possible involvement in urogenital tract inflammation. On the basis of andrological evaluation, including spermiogram and ultrasound findings, we selected 76 patients with MAGI and 30 healthy men as control group. Patients were classified according to the results of the semen culture in group A (n = 28) presenting a bacterial MAGI and group B (n = 48) with abacterial MAGI. C‐reactive protein (CRP), total protein (TP), procalcitonin (PCT), leukocytes peroxidase (LP), and suPAR concentrations were assayed on seminal plasma. Spermiogram parameters were significantly lower in the patients with MAGI than in controls. CRP, TP, PCT, and LP did not differ in MAGI vs. controls. suPAR was detectable in all semen samples; it was significantly increased in A and B groups (86.6 ± 30.7 ng/mL vs. 39.7 ± 17.2 ng/mL) with an inverse correlation with sperm parameters. We selected by receiver operating characteristic curve a suPAR cut‐off value of 55.3 ng/mL as a diagnostic threshold for the diagnosis of MAGI. We report in this study the first evidence of suPAR presence in seminal plasma, focusing on its interesting role as reliable and sensitive marker of inflammation for the differential diagnosis of MAGI.
Isolated abnormal strict morphology is not a contraindication for intrauterine insemination
Authors: Lockwood G. M. , Deveneau N. E. , Shridharani A. N. , Strawn E. Y. , Sandlow J. I. 
Published: September 2015

SummaryThis study sought to investigate whether isolated abnormal strict morphology (<5% normal forms) and very low strict morphology (0–1% normal forms) affects pregnancy rates in intrauterine insemination (IUI). This was a retrospective study performed at an Academic Medical Center/Reproductive Medicine Center. Four hundred and eight couples were included for 856 IUI cycles. 70 IUI cycles were performed in couples with abnormal strict morphology and otherwise normal semen parameters. Outcomes were measured as clinical pregnancy rate per IUI cycle as documented by fetal heart activity on maternal ultrasound. Clinical pregnancy rate did not significantly differ between the group with abnormal strict morphology [11/70 (15.7%)] and the normal morphology group [39/281 (13.9%)]. Additionally, there was no significant difference between the pregnancy rate in the abnormal morphology group compared to that of our overall institutional IUI pregnancy rate [145/856 (16.9%)]. Furthermore, there was no significant difference between pregnancy rate in the very low morphology group [3/14 (21.4%)] compared to those with normal morphology or the overall IUI pregnancy rate. Patients with isolated abnormal strict morphology have clinical pregnancy rates similar to those with normal morphology for IUI. Even in those with very low normal forms, consideration of IUI for assisted reproduction should not be excluded.
Specific, personally meaningful cues can benefit episodic prospection in medial temporal lobe amnesia
Authors: Kwan Donna , Kurczek Jake , Rosenbaum R. Shayna 
Published: September 2015

ObjectivesTo determine whether severity of episodic prospection impairment in medial temporal lobe (MTL) amnesia is reduced by the types of cues that are used to elicit personal future episodes and, if so, whether episodic memory impairment is similarly affected.DesignMultiple case study of five individuals with MTL amnesia and healthy control participants.MethodsParticipants were administered two tests of episodic prospection: A commonly used Galton–Crovitz task that uses generic cues (e.g., lemon) and a novel task that includes specific, personally meaningful cues referring to planned or plausible future events (e.g., granddaughter's recital). Narratives were scored for episodic detail using the Autobiographical Interview protocol (Levine et al., 2002), which distinguishes between internal (episodic) details and external (non‐episodic) details.ResultsResults showed that specific, personally meaningful cues led to an appreciable reduction of episodic memory and prospection impairment in three of the amnesic cases tested. Clinical benefit from more structured, self‐related cues may depend on factors such as extent of MTL damage or general severity of episodic memory and prospection impairment, highlighting the importance of methodological approaches to neuropsychological research that treat each case on an individual basis.ConclusionsIn cases of mild–moderate amnesia, specific, personal cues afford more detailed episodic remembering and prospective imagining than individual cue words.Practitioner points

Previous reports of episodic prospection impairment in medial temporal lobe (MTL) amnesia might misrepresent an individual case's true prospective abilities

Specific cues drawn from a patient's everyday life have greater ecological validity than the more typical generic cues used to elicit episodic prospection and can aid some individuals with MTL amnesia in the ability to imagine future experiences

Assessment and rehabilitation tools for MTL amnesic populations should attempt to minimize broad, open‐ended questions and instead provide more structured and personally meaningful cues to guide responses

Further research is needed to determine case‐specific characteristics that best predict benefit from specific, personal cues. These might include extent of MTL damage and overall severity of episodic memory and prospection impairment.
Changes in disengagement coping mediate changes in affect following mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy in a non‐clinical sample
Authors: Cousin Gaëtan , Crane Catherine 
Published: September 2015

Past research has shown that mindfulness‐based interventions increase positive affect in non‐clinical populations. However, the mechanisms underlying this increase are poorly understood. On the basis of previous empirical and theoretical accounts, we hypothesized that a decreased use of disengagement coping strategies in daily life would explain the benefits of a mindfulness‐based intervention in terms of increased positive affect. We analysed the data of 75 healthy adult participants (58 women; 17 men) of different ages (M = 49 years old;SD = 13; age range 19–81) who had been randomly allocated to 8‐weekMindfulness‐BasedCognitiveTherapy (MBCT) or to a waitlist control group. The results confirmed our hypothesis: Participants in theMBCTgroup showed significant improvements in positive affect compared to the control group, with decreased use of disengagement coping styles mediating these improvements. The implications of this study are discussed.
Population‐based assessment of cancer‐specific mortality after local tumour ablation or observation for kidney cancer: a competing risks analysis
Authors: Larcher Alessandro , Trudeau Vincent , Sun Maxine , Boehm Katharina , Meskawi Malek , Tian Zhe , Fossati Nicola , Dell'Oglio Paolo , Capitanio Umberto , Briganti Alberto , Shariat Shahrokh F. , Montorsi Francesco , Karakiewicz Pierre I. 
Published: September 2015

ObjectivesTo examine, using competing risks regression, differences in cancer‐specific mortality (CSM) that might distinguish between local tumour ablation (LTA) and observation (OBS) for patients with kidney cancer.Patients and MethodsThe study focused on 1 860 patients with cT1a kidney cancer treated with either LTA or OBS between 2000 and 2009 in the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results‐Medicare database. Propensity‐score matching was used. The study outcome was CSM. Multivariable competing risks regression analyses, adjusting for other‐cause mortality as well as patient (including comorbidities) and tumour characteristics, were fitted.ResultsOverall, fewer patients underwent LTA than OBS (30 vs 70%; n = 553 vs n = 1 307). Compared with patients in the OBS group, those in the LTA group were younger (median age 77 vs 78 years; P < 0.001), more likely to be white (84 vs 78%; P = 0.005), more frequently married (59 vs 52%; P = 0.02) and more frequently of high socio‐economic status (54 vs 45%; P = 0.001). After propensity‐score matching, 553 patients who underwent LTA and 553 who underwent OBS remained for subsequent analyses. The mean standardized differences of patient characteristics between the two groups were <10%, indicating a high degree of similarity. After LTA or OBS, the 5‐year CSM estimates from Poisson regression‐derived smoothed plots were 3.5 and 9.1%, respectively. In multivariable competing risks regression analyses, LTA use was found to have a protective effect on CSM (hazard ratio 0.47 [95% confidence interval 0.25–0.89]; P = 0.02).ConclusionsAfter adjustment for comorbidity and tumour characteristics in elderly patients with kidney cancer, LTA was associated with a clinically and statistically significant protective effect on CSM, compared with OBS. This advantage of LTA deserves consideration when obtaining informed consent.
Variation in serum prostate‐specific antigen levels in men with prostate cancer managed with active surveillance
Authors: Ehdaie Behfar , Poon Bing Ying , Sjoberg Daniel D. , Recabal Pedro , Laudone Vincent , Touijer Karim , Eastham James , Scardino Peter T. 
Published: September 2015

ObjectiveTo describe fluctuations in prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) levels in men managed with active surveillance (AS) to determine if a single PSA increase is a consistent measure to use to trigger intervention.Patients and MethodsWe evaluated data on 541 patients undergoing AS between 1995 and 2011. PSA variation was described by studying the Kaplan–Meier probability of patients’ PSA levels reaching 4 or 7 ng/mL, falling below those thresholds, and then rising to those thresholds again. We also examined PSA variation by calculating the Kaplan–Meier probability of a PSA change followed by an equal or greater change in the opposite direction.ResultsWe analysed data on 541 patients undergoing AS with a median (interquartile range [IQR]) of 8 (6–12) PSA measurements and undergoing AS for a median (IQR) of 4 (2–6) years. The 5‐year estimate of the probability of reaching a threshold PSA of 7 ng/mL was 40% (95% confidence interval [CI] 35–46%) and the 5‐year estimate of subsequently falling below this threshold was 90% (95% CI 82–95%). The 5‐year estimate of a PSA direction change was 95% (95% CI 93–97%) overall and 56% (95% CI 51–61%) for PSA direction changes of ≥1 ng/mL.ConclusionsWe observed a high probability of variability in PSA levels for patients on AS. The probability of changes in PSA, defined by an increase to the specified thresholds or a rise >1 ng/mL within 6 months and subsequent decrease of equal or greater value on a subsequent measurement, increases over time; therefore, a single change in PSA level is not a reliable endpoint for patients on AS.
First steps in the standardization of immunoglobulin IgG myeloperoxidase-anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody measurements
Authors: Hutu D P , Tuddenham E , Monogioudi E , Meroni P , Schimmel H , Sheldon J , Zegers I 
Published: September 2015

Summary
The standardization of immunoassays for immunoglobulin (Ig)G myeloperoxidase-anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (MPO-ANCA) could contribute to a more accurate diagnosis and follow-up of small vessels-associated vasculitis, a systemic autoimmune disorder that leads to necrosis of blood vessel walls. Despite significant efforts by different groups, the level of comparability of results from commercially available immunoassays used for IgG MPO-ANCA detection is still poor. Therefore, the potential for improvement using reference materials was assessed. The evaluation of a set of 30 patient samples with 11 assays showed that differences between assays result in different interpretations for individual patients. Only 10 of 30 patient samples had the same clinical interpretation among 11 assays applying the cut-off values provided by each respective manufacturer. The correlation between results from 13 different assays was assessed in a pairwise manner. The correlation between results from patient samples was systematically very good for combinations of seven of those assays. The correlation of results ranged from reasonable to good for combinations with four other assays, therefore it should be possible to improve the comparability of results using a commutable reference material for calibration. Feasibility studies were conducted in order to find a reference material format most suitable for a calibrator. Two sets of candidate reference materials were produced from different raw materials, and assessed according to their suitability. A final format was selected, and a candidate reference material was produced.
Possible evidence of systemic lupus erythematosus and periodontal disease association mediated by Toll-like receptors 2 and 4
Authors: Marques C P C , Maor Y , de Andrade M S , Rodrigues V P , Benatti B B 
Published: September 2015

Summary
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) participate in the innate immune response and trigger the immune responses of the body. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease of unknown aetiology, characterized by an excessive autoimmune response in the body affecting the connective tissues. The disease is possibly triggered by both environmental aetiological factors and pathological organic processes such as exposure to sunlight, chronic infectious processes and genetic factors. Conversely, periodontal disease is an infectious disease caused by microorganisms in the oral cavity, resulting in a chronic inflammatory process which continuously stimulates the immune response, thus causing damage to the periodontal tissues. The expression of both TLR-2 and TLR-4 receptors are increased in both SLE and periodontal disease. Periodontitis might trigger excessive activation of immune response occurring in SLE by maintaining a high expression of TLRs, leading in turn to the acceleration of the onset and progression of autoimmune reactions. In addition, periodontal treatment is able to reduce the expression of these receptors and therefore the symptoms of SLE. Here we discuss the possible interaction between SLE and periodontitis, and suggest further studies evaluating common features in both factors that could explored, due to morbidity and mortality of SLE and the high incidence of periodontal infections around the world.
The current use of patient‐centered/reported outcomes in implant dentistry: a systematic review
Authors: De Bruyn Hugo , Raes Stefanie , Matthys Carine , Cosyn Jan 
Published: September 2015

AbstractAimTo provide an update on the use of Patient‐Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in the field of implant dentistry (1); to compare PROMs for prostheses supported by one or more implants to alternative treatment options or a healthy dentition (2).Materials and methodsThe dental literature was searched on PubMed until December 31, 2014, using a general search algorithm. An overall quantitative analysis was performed, and a qualitative appraisal was made on the output of the last 6 years. Per type of edentulism and prosthetic treatment, the general search algorithm was refined in order to select controlled studies comparing PROMs for prostheses supported by one or more implants to alternative treatment options or a healthy dentition.ResultsWith nearly half of the output (300 of 635) published in the last 6 years, there is a growing interest in PROMs by the scientific community. When scrutinizing the 300 most recent publications, only 84 controlled studies could be identified among which 38 RCTs and 31 cohort studies. An “ad hoc” approach is commonly employed using non‐standardized questions and different scoring methods, which may compromise validity and reliability. Overall, 39 eligible papers related to fully edentulous patients treated with an implant overdenture (IOD) and 9 to fully edentulous patients treated with a fixed implant prosthesis (FIP). There is plenty of evidence from well‐controlled studies showing that fully edentulous patients in the mandible experience higher satisfaction with an IOD when compared to a conventional denture (CD). This may not hold true for fully edentulous patients in the maxilla. In general, fully edentulous patients seem to opt for a fixed or removable rehabilitation on implants for specific reasons. Data pertaining to partially edentulous patients were limited (FIP: n = 6; single implants: n = 16). In these patients, the timing of implant placement does not seem to affect patient satisfaction. Patients seem to prefer straightforward implant surgery over complex surgery that includes bone grafting.ConclusionThere is an urgent need for standardized reporting of PROMs in the field of implant dentistry. Fully edentulous patients in the mandible experience higher satisfaction with an IOD when compared to a CD. All other types of prostheses have been underexposed to research.
Long‐term outcomes of bone augmentation on soft and hard‐tissue stability: a systematic review
Authors: Lutz Rainer , Neukam Friedrich W. , Simion Massimo , Schmitt Christian M. 
Published: September 2015

AbstractBackgroundPeri‐implant hard‐tissue augmentation is a widely used clinical procedure.AimThe present review aimed to analyse the current literature regarding medium‐ and long‐term data concerning the stability of peri‐implant tissues after hard‐tissue augmentation prior or immediately with implant placement.Material and methodsAn electronic literature search was performed using Medline (PubMed) databases detecting clinical studies focusing on hard‐ and soft‐tissue stability around dental implants placed either in augmented alveolar ridges or simultaneously with peri‐implant bone grafting. The search was limited to articles published between 1995 and December 2014, focusing on clinical studies with a prospective study design assessing peri‐implant bone and soft tissue stability over time with a minimum follow‐up of 12 months. Recent publications were also searched manually to find any relevant studies that might have been missed using the search criteria noted above.ResultsThirty‐seven articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. Since the outcome measures and methods, as well as types of grafts and implants used were so heterogeneous, the performance of meta‐analysis was impossible. The highest level of evidence was achieved by randomized clinical trials.ConclusionDifferent hard‐tissue augmentation procedures seem to show stable peri‐implant tissues, although, up to now, long‐term stability of the augmented buccal bone is assessed by only few studies. Further research should concentrate on combining three‐dimensional radiographic data with non‐invasive methods as digital surface measuring techniques or ultrasound evaluation.
Risk indicators for peri‐implantitis. A narrative review
Authors: Renvert Stefan , Quirynen Marc 
Published: September 2015

AbstractAimTo examine the existing evidence in identifying risk indicators in the etiology of peri‐implantitis.Material and methodsA literature search was performed in MEDLINE via PubMed database of the US National Library of Medicine, for articles published until October 2014 using Medical Subject Heading search terms + free text terms and in different combinations.ResultsThe microbiota associated with peri‐implantitis is complex, demonstrating differences and similarities to the one seen at periodontitis sites. Plaque accumulation at dental implants triggers the inflammatory response leading to peri‐implant mucositis/peri‐implantitis. Individuals with a history of periodontal disease and smokers have an increased risk of developing peri‐implantitis. There is some evidence to support the role of genetic polymorphism, diabetes, and excess cement as risk indicators for the development of peri‐implantitis. There is also evidence to support that individuals on regular maintenance are less likely to develop peri‐implantitis and that successful treatment of periodontitis prior to implant placement lowers the risk of peri‐implantitis.ConclusionsPlaque accumulation at implants will result in the development of an inflammation at implants. A history of periodontal disease, smoking, excess cement, and lack of supportive therapy should be considered as risk indicators for the development of peri‐implantitis.