bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Plauditus cestus (Provonsha &amp; McCafferty, 1982) (Insecta: Ephemeroptera: Baetidae): New records from Virginia and the Northwest Territories, with notes on color variation
Authors: Gorski Melissa R. , Fox Autumn D. E. , McQueen Jordan I. , Jacobus Luke M. 
Published: January 2015

Plauditus cestus (Provonsha & McCafferty, 1982) is widespread in eastern and central North America. We provide new data from Virginia that fill a gap in the range of distribution and new data from the Northwest Territories that extend the range of the species by over 1900 km to the northwest. The Northwest Territories specimen represents a new larval color variant, with pronounced coloration of abdominal segment 6. We emphasize the need for additional sampling of aquatic habitats in the Far North.
New records and geographic distribution map of Echinoporia Ryvarden (Schizoporaceae, Basidiomycota) species in the Neotropics
Authors: Motato-Vasquez Viviana , Gugliotta Adriana De Mello , Robledo Gerardo Lucio 
Published: January 2015

The genus Echinoporia is characterized by the presence of chlamydospores originating from hairs in the pileus and margin, or the dissepiment edges. Two species of Echinoporia are found in America, i.e., E. aculeifera and E. inermis. In a study of Neotropical polypores, several specimens of Echinoporia were collected in the Atlantic rainforest, São Paulo state. Echinoporia inermis is recorded for the second time in Brazil. Echinoporia aculeifera is recorded for the first time in São Paulo state. A distribution map of the genus in the Neotropics is presented.
Reptilia, Sauria, Gymnophthalmidae, Anadia rhombifera (Günther, 1859): distribution extension and first records from Quindío department, Colombia
Authors: Vanegas-Guerrero Jhonattan 
Published: January 2015

We report the lizard Anadia rhombifera from the department of Quindío, Central Andes of Colombia. This record fills a gap of about 613 km in the Andean distribution of this species.
First records of Macromia katae (Macromiidae) and Indothemis carnatica (Libellulidae) from Vietnam (Insecta: Odonata)
Authors: Von Ellenrieder Natalia , Hauser Martin , Gaimari Stephen , Pham Thai 
Published: January 2015

In the course of two field trips to Northern Vietnam during March 2012 and June 2014 the dragonflies and damselflies of three National Parks (Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao, and Ba Be) and one Biodiversity Station (Melinh) were sampled. A total of 90 species of odonates in 60 genera and 15 families was recorded, including two new records for Vietnam: Macromia katae (Macromiidae) and Indothemis carnatica (Libellulidae). Diagnostic illustrations for these two species are provided, as well as the listing of the species recorded from the surveyed areas.
Platyceps largeni (Schätti , 2001) — sixth specimen and a distribution extension
Authors: Maza Erez , Feldman Anat , Meiri Shai 
Published: January 2015

We describe the finding, in a museum jar, of the sixth known specimen of the Eritrean snake Platyceps largeni (Scätti, 2001) (synonym, Coluber largeni). The specimen is from Museri Island, Dahlak Archipelago in the Red Sea. This record is the first one for this island and it represents a ca. 50 km range extension of this species, hitherto known from five specimens in a tight cluster of three other islands. This find verifies Schätti’s (2001) prediction that the species might be found in the nearby archipelago islands.
New records of Amphisbaena medemi Gans &amp; Mathers, 1977 (Squamata: Amphisbaenidae) from the Caribbean region of northern Colombia
Authors: Meza-Joya Fabio Leonardo 
Published: January 2015

This report extends the distribution range of Amphisbaena medemi to the southeast foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and western foothills of the Serranía del Perijá in La Guajira department, Colombia. These records offer a more detailed picture of the species’ distributional range along the Caribbean region of Colombia and represent the first observation of the species in a transitional zone between dry and moist tropical forest.
The Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Associations With Treatment Stage and Obesity
Authors: Peeters Paul J.H.L. , Bazelier Marloes T. , Leufkens Hubert G.M. , de Vries Frank , De Bruin Marie L. 
Published: January 2015

OBJECTIVE
To assess the risk of colorectal cancer associated with type 2 diabetes, as compared with a nondiabetic reference population, and to study additional associations between treatment stage and duration of obesity and colorectal cancer risk.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We conducted an observational population-based cohort study within the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (1987–2012). All patients (≥18 years) with at least one prescription for an antidiabetic drug (n = 300,039) were matched (1:1) by birth year, sex, and practice to a comparison cohort without diabetes. Cox proportional hazards models were used to derive adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for colorectal cancer associated with type 2 diabetes. Within the diabetic cohort, associations of colorectal cancer with treatment stages and duration of obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) were studied.

RESULTS
After a median follow-up of 4.5 years, 2,759 cases of colorectal cancer were observed among the diabetic study population. Type 2 diabetes was associated with a 1.3-fold increased risk of colorectal cancer (HR 1.26 [95% CI 1.18–1.33]). Among diabetic patients, no association was found with treatment stages. A trend of increased colorectal cancer risk was observed with longer duration of obesity. Risk of colorectal cancer was significantly increased for patients with recorded duration of obesity of 4–8 years (HR 1.19 [1.06–1.34]) and &gt;8 years (1.28 [1.11–1.49]).

CONCLUSIONS
Type 2 diabetes is associated with a moderately increased risk of colorectal cancer. Among diabetic patients, an increased risk was observed for patients who suffered from obesity for a total duration of 4 years or more.
Trends in Diabetes Incidence: The Framingham Heart Study
Authors: Abraham Tobin M. , Pencina Karol M. , Pencina Michael J. , Fox Caroline S. 
Published: January 2015

OBJECTIVE
Obesity and type 2 diabetes continue to increase in prevalence in the U.S. Whether diabetes incidence continues to increase in recent times is less well documented. We examined trends in diabetes incidence over the previous four decades.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
Framingham Heart Study participants ages 40–55 years and free of diabetes at baseline (n = 4,795; mean age 45.3 years; 51.6% women) were followed for the development of diabetes in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Diabetes was defined as either fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL or use of antidiabetes medication. Poisson regression was used to calculate sex-specific diabetes incidence rates for a 47-year-old individual in each decade. Rates were also calculated among obese, overweight, and normal weight individuals.

RESULTS
The annualized rates of diabetes per 1,000 individuals were 2.6, 3.8, 4.7, and 3.0 (women) and 3.4, 4.5, 7.4, and 7.3 (men) in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, respectively. Compared with the 1970s, the age- and sex-adjusted relative risks of diabetes were 1.37 (95% CI 0.87–2.16; P = 0.17), 1.99 (95% CI 1.30–3.03; P = 0.001), and 1.81 (95% CI 1.16–2.82; P = 0.01) in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, respectively. Compared with the 1990s, the relative risk of diabetes in the 2000s was 0.85 (95% CI 0.61–1.20; P = 0.36).

CONCLUSIONS
In our community-based sample, the risk of new-onset diabetes continued to be higher in the 2000s compared with the 1970s. In the past decade, diabetes incidence remained steady despite the ongoing trend of rising adiposity.
Life Years Lost and Lifetime Health Care Expenditures Associated With Diabetes in the U.S., National Health Interview Survey, 1997–2000
Authors: Leung Man-Yee Mallory , Pollack Lisa M. , Colditz Graham A. , Chang Su-Hsin 
Published: January 2015

OBJECTIVE
This study analyzed the lifetime health care expenditures and life years lost associated with diabetes in the U.S.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
Data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey from 1997 to 2000, and the NHIS Linked Mortality Public-use Files with a mortality follow-up to 2006 were used to estimate age-, race-, sex-, and BMI-specific risk of diabetes, mortality, and annual health care expenditures for both patients with diabetes and those without diabetes. A Markov model populated by the risk and cost estimates was used to compute life years and total lifetime health care expenditures by age, race, sex, and BMI classifications for patients with diabetes and without diabetes.

RESULTS
Predicted life expectancy for patients with diabetes and without diabetes demonstrated an inverted U shape across most BMI classifications, with highest life expectancy being for the overweight. Lifetime health care expenditures were higher for whites than blacks and for females than males. Using U.S. adults aged 50 years as an example, we found that diabetic white females with a BMI &gt;40 kg/m2 had 17.9 remaining life years and lifetime health expenditures of $185,609, whereas diabetic white females with normal weight had 22.2 remaining life years and lifetime health expenditures of $183,704.

CONCLUSIONS
Our results show that diabetes is associated with large decreases in life expectancy and large increases in lifetime health care expenditures. In addition to decreasing life expectancy by 3.3 to 18.7 years, diabetes increased lifetime health care expenditures by $8,946 to $159,380 depending on age-race-sex-BMI classification groups.
Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Framework Analysis of Patient Narratives
Authors: Pickup John C. , Ford Holloway Melissa , Samsi Kritika 
Published: January 2015

OBJECTIVE
This study analyzed narratives about experiences of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in people with type 1 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
People with type 1 diabetes using CGM and caregivers completed an online survey. Questions included duration of CGM, frequency of sensor wear, funding, and a free narrative about experiences or views about CGM. We used qualitative framework analysis to analyze 100 responses; 50% of participants were aged ≥18 years.

RESULTS
Most participants (87%) used CGM with insulin pump therapy, 71% used sensors ≥75% of the time, and 66% received funding for CGM from the National Health Service. Four themes were identified: 1) metabolic control, 2) living with CGM (work and school, sleep, exercise, nutrition, frequency of self-monitoring of blood glucose [SMBG]), 3) psychological issues and patient/caregiver attitudes, and 4) barriers to CGM use (technical issues, financial issues, attitudes of healthcare professionals toward CGM). Despite some hassles, experiences were overwhelmingly positive, with improved glycemic control, diet and exercise management, quality of life, and physical and psychological well-being, as well as reduced frequency of SMBG. Technical problems included sensor inaccuracy and unreliability, and “alarm fatigue.” The advantages of CGM used with an insulin pump with automatic suspension of insulin delivery during hypoglycemia were recorded by several participants, noting reduced hypoglycemia frequency and fear of nocturnal hypoglycemia.

CONCLUSIONS
Patient and caregiver narratives indicate that CGM is a valuable addition to diabetes care for many with type 1 diabetes.
January 2015 Letter to the Editor-in-Chief
Authors: Xavier de Araujo Francisco , Macagnan Fabricio Edler , Della Méa Plentz Rodrigo , Silva Marcelo Faria 
Published: January 2015

Letter to the Editor-in-Chief of JOSPT as follows: “Autonomic Effects After Anterior-to-Posterior Cervical Mobilization” with Authors' Response J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2015;45(1):46–48. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.0201
Resection of cerebral gangliogliomas causing drug-resistant epilepsy: short- and long-term outcomes using intraoperative MRI and neuronavigation
Authors: Sommer Björn , Wimmer Cornelia , Coras Roland , Blumcke Ingmar , Lorber Bogdan , Hamer Hajo M. , Stefan Hermann , Buchfelder Michael , Roessler Karl 
Published: January 2015

OBJECT
Cerebral gangliogliomas (GGs) are highly associated with intractable epilepsy. Incomplete resection due to proximity to eloquent brain regions or misinterpretation of the resection amount is a strong negative predictor for local tumor recurrence and persisting seizures. A potential method for dealing with this obstacle could be the application of intraoperative high-field MRI (iopMRI) combined with neuronavigation.

METHODS
Sixty-nine patients (31 female, 38 male; median age 28.5 ± 15.4 years) suffering from cerebral GGs were included in this retrospective study. Five patients received surgery twice in the observation period. In 48 of the 69 patients, 1.5-T iopMRI combined with neuronavigational guidance was used. Lesions close to eloquent brain areas were resected with the implementation of preoperative diffusion tensor imaging tractography and blood oxygenation level–dependent functional MRI (15 patients).

RESULTS
Overall, complete resection was accomplished in 60 of 69 surgical procedures (87%). Two patients underwent biopsy only, and in 7 patients, subtotal resection was accomplished because of proximity to critical brain areas. Excluding the 2 biopsies, complete resection using neuronavigation/iopMRI was documented in 33 of 46 cases (72%) by intraoperative imaging. Remnant tumor mass was identified intraoperatively in 13 of 46 patients (28%). After intraoperative second-look surgery, the authors improved the total resection rate by 9 patients (up to 91% [42 of 46]). Of 21 patients undergoing conventional surgery, 14 (67%) had complete resection without the use of iopMRI. Regarding epilepsy outcome, 42 of 60 patients with seizures (70%) became completely seizure free (Engel Class IA) after a median follow-up time of 55.5 ± 36.2 months. Neurological deficits were found temporarily in 1 (1.4%) patient and permanently in 4 (5.8%) patients.

CONCLUSIONS
Using iopMRI combined with neuronavigation in cerebral GG surgery, the authors raised the rate of complete resection in this series by 19%. Given the fact that total resection is a strong predictor of long-term seizure control, this technique may contribute to improved seizure outcome and reduced neurological morbidity.
Body Temperature and Mortality in Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Authors: Schell-Chaple Hildy M. , Puntillo Kathleen A. , Matthay Michael A. , Liu Kathleen D. ,   the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network
Published: January 2015

Background
Little is known about the relationship between body temperature and outcomes in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A better understanding of this relationship may provide evidence for fever suppression or warming interventions, which are commonly applied in practice.

Objective
To examine the relationship between body temperature and mortality in patients with ARDS.

Methods
Secondary analysis of body temperature and mortality using data from the ARDS Network Fluid and Catheter Treatment Trial (n = 969). Body temperature at baseline and on study day 2, primary cause of ARDS, severity of illness, and 90-day mortality were analyzed by using multiple logistic regression.

Results
Mean baseline temperature was 37.5°C (SD, 1.1°C; range, 27.2°C–40.7°C). At baseline, fever (≥ 38.3°C) was present in 23% and hypothermia (&lt; 36°C) in 5% of the patients. Body temperature was a significant predictor of 90-day mortality after primary cause of ARDS and score on the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation III were adjusted for. Higher temperature was associated with decreased mortality: for every 1°C increase in baseline temperature, the odds of death decreased by 15% (odds ratio, 0.85; 95% CI, 0.73–0.98, P = .03). When patients were divided into 5 temperature groups, mortality was lower with higher temperature (P for trend = .02).

Conclusions
Early in ARDS, fever is associated with improved survival rates. Fever in the acute phase response to lung injury and its relationship to recovery may be an important factor in determining patients’ outcome and warrants further study.
Apoptosis-Associated Speck-like Protein Containing a CARD Forms Specks but Does Not Activate Caspase-1 in the Absence of NLRP3 during Macrophage Swelling
Authors: Compan Vincent , Martín-Sánchez Fátima , Baroja-Mazo Alberto , López-Castejón Gloria , Gomez Ana I. , Verkhratsky Alexei , Brough David , Pelegrín Pablo 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a C-terminal caspase recruitment domain (ASC) is a key adaptor molecule required for the inflammatory processes. ASC acts by bridging NLRP proteins, such as NLRP3, with procaspase-1 within the inflammasome complex, which subsequently results in the activation of caspase-1 and the secretion of IL-1β and IL-18. In response to bacterial infection, ASC also forms specks by self-oligomerization to activate caspase-1 and induce pyroptosis. Hitherto, the role of these specks in NLRP3 inflammasome activation in response to danger signals, such as a hypotonic environment, largely has been unexplored. In this article, we report that, under hypotonic conditions and independently of NLRP3, ASC was able to form specks that did not activate caspase-1. These specks were not associated with pyroptosis and were controlled by transient receptor potential vanilloid 2 channel–mediated signaling. However, interaction with NLRP3 enhanced ASC speck formation, leading to fully functional inflammasomes and caspase-1 activation. This study reveals that the ASC speck can present different oligomerization assemblies and represents an essential step in the activation of functional NLRP3 inflammasomes.
On Stanley Depths of Certain Monomial Factor Algebras
Authors: Tang Zhongming 
Published: January 2015

AbstractLet S = K[x1 , . . . , xn] be the polynomial ring in n-variables over a ûeld K and I a monomial ideal of S. According to one standard primary decomposition of I, we get a Stanley decomposition of the monomial factor algebra S/I. Using this Stanley decomposition, one can estimate the Stanley depth of S/I. It is proved that sdepthS(S/I) ≤ sizeS(I). When I is squarefree and bigsizeS(I) ≤ 2, the Stanley conjecture holds for S/I, i.e., sdepthS(S/I) ≥ depthS(S/I).
New to Poland species of the broadly defined genus Coprinus (Basidiomycota, Agaricomycotina)
Authors: Gierczyk Błażej , Kujawa Anna , Szczepkowski Andrzej 
Published: January 2015

The paper presents a list of 19 coprinoid fungi, found in Poland, which have not been reported earlier from this area: <em>Coprinellus bisporiger</em>, <em>C. dilectus</em>, <em>C. heterothrix</em>, <em>C. radicellus</em>, <em>Coprinopsis annulopora</em>, <em>C. bellulus</em>, <em>C. candidolanata</em>, <em>C. cinereofloccosa</em>, <em>C. coniophora</em>, <em>C. goudensis</em>, <em>C. idae</em>, <em>C. iocularis</em>, <em>C. krieglsteineri</em>, <em>C. pachyderma</em>, <em>C. phlyctidospora</em>, <em>C. rugosobispora</em>, <em>C. scobicola</em>, <em>C. spilospora</em>, <em>Coprinus palmeranus</em>. Illustrations and short descriptions of the species, based on the specimens examined and literature data, are given.
Sampling Phasic Dopamine Signaling with Fast‐Scan Cyclic Voltammetry in Awake, Behaving Rats
Authors: Fortin S.M. , Cone J.J. , Ng‐Evans S. , McCutcheon J.E. , Roitman M.F. 
Published: January 2015

AbstractFast‐scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) is an electrochemical technique that permits the in vivo measurement of extracellular fluctuations in multiple chemical species. The technique is frequently utilized to sample sub‐second (phasic) concentration changes of the neurotransmitter dopamine in awake and behaving rats. Phasic dopamine signaling is implicated in reinforcement, goal‐directed behavior, and locomotion, and FSCV has been used to investigate how rapid changes in striatal dopamine concentration contribute to these and other behaviors. This unit describes the instrumentation and construction, implantation, and use of components required to sample and analyze dopamine concentration changes in awake rats with FSCV. © 2015 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Avoidance Behavior: A Free‐Operant Lever‐Press Avoidance Task for the Assessment of the Effects of Safety Signals
Authors: Fernando Anushka B.P. , Mar Adam C. , Urcelay Gonzalo P. , Dickinson Anthony , Robbins Trevor W. 
Published: January 2015

AbstractThis protocol details a free‐operant avoidance paradigm that has been developed to evaluate the relative contribution of different sources of reinforcement of avoidance behavior that may play an important role in the development and maintenance of human anxiety disorders. The task enables the assessment of the effects of safety cues that signal a period free from danger on lever‐press avoidance behavior. Avoidance behavior trained using this protocol has been shown to be sensitive to both behavioral and pharmacological manipulations and has been optimized so that it takes approximately 1 month for rats to perform at high levels of stable avoidance responding. © 2015 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
BioTAP‐XL: Cross‐linking/Tandem Affinity Purification to Study DNA Targets, RNA, and Protein Components of Chromatin‐Associated Complexes
Authors: Alekseyenko Artyom A. , McElroy Kyle A. , Kang Hyuckjoon , Zee Barry M. , Kharchenko Peter V. , Kuroda Mitzi I. 
Published: January 2015

AbstractIn order to understand how chromatin complexes function in the nucleus, it is important to obtain a comprehensive picture of their protein, DNA, and RNA components, as well as their mutual interactions. This unit presents a chromatin cross‐linking approach (BioTAP‐XL) that utilizes a special BioTAP‐tagged transgenic protein bait along with mass spectrometry to identify protein complex components, and high‐throughput sequencing to identify RNA components and DNA binding sites. Full protocols are provided for Drosophila cells and for human cells in culture, along with an additional protocol for Drosophila embryos as the source material. A key element of the approach in all cases is the generation of control data from input chromatin samples. © 2015 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Decadal reduction of Chinese agriculture after a regional nuclear war
Authors: Xia Lili , Robock Alan , Mills Michael , Stenke Andrea , Helfand Ira 
Published: January 2015

AbstractA regional nuclear war between India and Pakistan could decrease global surface temperature by 1°C–2°C for 5–10 years and have major impacts on precipitation and solar radiation reaching Earth's surface. Using a crop simulation model forced by three global climate model simulations, we investigate the impacts on agricultural production in China, the largest grain producer in the world. In the first year after the regional nuclear war, a cooler, drier, and darker environment would reduce annual rice production by 30 megaton (Mt) (29%), maize production by 36 Mt (20%), and wheat production by 23 Mt (53%). With different agriculture management—no irrigation, auto irrigation, 200 kg/ha nitrogen fertilizer, and 10 days delayed planting date—simulated national crop production reduces 16%–26% for rice, 9%–20% for maize, and 32%–43% for wheat during 5 years after the nuclear war event. This reduction of food availability would continue, with gradually decreasing amplitude, for more than a decade. Assuming these impacts are indicative of those in other major grain producers, a nuclear war using much less than 1% of the current global arsenal could produce a global food crisis and put a billion people at risk of famine.