bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Procedural abortion, provider‐initiated preterm delivery and survival in pregnant people with cancer: A population‐based cohort study
Authors: Metcalfe Amy , Cairncross Zoe F. , Ray Joel G. , Shack Lorraine , Nelson Gregg , Friedenreich Christine M. , Sikdar Khokan , Lisonkova Sarka , McMorris Carly A. , Bhatti Parveen , Fell Deshayne B. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo assess whether procedural‐induced abortion or provider‐initiated preterm delivery are associated with improved survival in pregnant people with cancer.DesignRetrospective population‐based cohort study.SettingProvinces of Alberta and Ontario, Canada, 2003–2016.PopulationFemales aged 18–50 years diagnosed with cancer at <20 weeks' (for the assessment of procedural‐induced abortion) or <37 weeks' gestation (for the assessment of provider‐initiated delivery).MethodsCox proportional hazard models assessed all‐cause mortality in relation to procedural‐induced abortion and provider‐initiated preterm delivery, adjusting for cancer site, stage at diagnosis and age. Meta‐analysis pooled the results across both provinces.Main Outcome MeasuresAll cause mortality.ResultsThere were 512 pregnant people diagnosed with cancer at <20 weeks' gestation and 782 diagnosed with cancer at <37 weeks' gestation. Neither procedural‐induced abortion (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.39, 95% CI: 0.32–6.17) nor provider‐initiated preterm delivery (aHR = 1.17, 95% CI: 0.76–1.81) were associated with improved survival following adjustment for age, stage at diagnosis and cancer site.ConclusionsNeither procedural‐induced abortion nor provider‐initiated preterm birth was associated with improved survival in pregnant people diagnosed with cancer; however, these obstetric interventions are highly personal decisions best decided by the pregnant person in consultation with their care providers.
Exploring the role of ICT and education in reducing environmental degradation among Asian countries
Authors: Khan Farah , Zahir Salma , Rahman Haseeb Ur , Raza Ali , Noor Sameena 
Published: August 2024

AbstractInformation and communication technologies (ICTs) and education are largely believed to be two significant predictors of uplifting environmental quality by providing opportunities to address economic, social, and environmental challenges and creating a more inclusive and sustainable future for all. Thus, this inquiry probes whether ICTs and education mitigate the degradation of the environment measured by CO2 emissions in five selected countries of Asia from 1980 to 2022. Applying the autoregressive distributed lag approach (ARDL), ICTs were found to significantly mitigate environmental degradation in both the short and long term in all sample countries. Education was also found to significantly reduce the degradation of the environment in the short and long run in Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In India, however, the Beta of education is significantly positive (in the long run) and negative (in the short run) in association with environmental degradation. The outcomes propose that key stakeholders should highly concentrate on ICTs and education to decrease the degradation of the environment in the sample countries. Besides, these selected five countries are also required to effectively implement stringent regulations for upholding energy efficiency and decreasing excessive usage and abuse of resources. The inquiry not only contributes to the extant body of knowledge but also provides rich insights about the contribution of ICTs and education in decreasing energy usage and protecting the environment without compromising national economic growth for achieving sustainable development.
Size distribution and proportion of stages of Cyrtograpsus species in Playa Cangrejales, Argentina
Authors: Onorato M. Andrea , Cochia Pablo D. , Oviedo J. G. Loreley 
Published: August 2024

AbstractCrabs are fundamental in coastal ecosystems due to their role in nutrient cycling, habitat structuring, population control and as indicators of environmental health. Investigating the size distribution and life stages of these species is crucial for understanding their ecology and designing effective conservation strategies. This study provides data on the distribution and stage ratios of two populations of local species of the genus Cyrtograpsus (Decapoda: Brachyura: Varunidae) in the Playa Cangrejales intertidal. These endemic species had not been previously described in the study area, highlighting the need for further research in the future. Three surveys were conducted from December 2019 to February 2020, following a transect perpendicular to the coast, obtaining two series of data (C‐I and C‐II). Specimens were identified, sexed and measured in situ for subsequent release. A total of 1099 individuals were counted, identifying Cyrtograpsus affinis (C‐I = 278; C‐II = 332) and Cyrtograpsus angulatus (C‐I = 215; C‐II = 277), with a higher proportion of C. affinis. The presence of these species at Playa Cangrejales coincides with the geographical distribution reported in the literature, although the proportions differ from those reported for other Argentinean beaches. The most frequent lengths were equal to or less than 10 mm cephalothorax length (±1 mm). The maximum lengths reported in the literature for each species were not recorded. For C. angulatus, juveniles always predominated over adults and recruits. C. affinis showed fluctuations between adult and juvenile proportions in the upper and middle zones, with adults predominating in the lower zone during December and February. Juveniles occupied all mesolittoral floors, whereas adults were more frequent in the middle and lower floors. This information is essential to develop management tools to protect these species and their environment. The division between stages was realized following criteria from the literature. Analyses and interpretations were made using data distribution and frequency graphs.
Abundance and movement of gastropods in response to vegetation and cover in a southeastern Australian saltmarsh
Authors: Poda Arda , Glencross Jasmine , Lai Livian Yen , Um Simon , Ross Pauline M. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractSoutheast Australian saltmarshes are endangered ecological communities under threat from various anthropogenic factors including climate change. As climate change drives sea‐level rise mangrove encroachment and saltmarshes are squeezed at their landward edge, our lack of knowledge of the ecological interactions and any associations between saltmarsh vegetation and fauna becomes concerning, especially given the importance of saltmarsh for fisheries and as a blue carbon habitat. This study investigated the association of saltmarsh vegetation and the abundance and movement of gastropods in a typical coastal saltmarsh at Patonga, New South Wales, Australia. Densities of the gastropods including Phallomedusa solida, Ophicardelus spp. and Littoraria luteola were significant in vegetated Salicornia quinqueflora and least in unvegetated saltmarsh and areas where mangroves had encroached. Experiments that translocated Ophicardelus spp. and manipulated cover revealed that these patterns were actively maintained by Ophicardelus spp., which dispersed up to 40 cm and 1.4 m after 3 and 24 h, respectively, away from unvegetated saltmarsh and mangroves. The results of this study suggest that both habitat and cover influence the abundance and movement of gastropod dynamics in southeastern saltmarsh. Given future anticipated saltmarsh loss, further investigations are needed on the unknown functional role of gastropods in saltmarsh ecosystems.
Resetting a heartbeat: Cultural transmission and holistic learning through Alaska Native dance
Authors: Smith David E. K. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractI examine the educational properties of Iñupiaq songs and dances showing how they convey critical cultural knowledge, practical skills, and teach the value system of the Iñupiaq people. The practice of Alaska Native dance, a fundamental pedagogical strategy, was limited for 100 years by oppressive colonial forces. Framed in revitalization efforts, I argue for working against this loss through including song and dance in all educational contexts as a holistic departure from Western compartmentalized education.
The impact of imidacloprid on the subterranean survivorship of Laricobius (Coleoptera: Derodontidae), a biological control agent of Adelges tsugae (Hemiptera: Adelgidae)
Authors: Hillen Ashleigh P. , Foley Jeremiah R. , Gross Aaron D. , Mayfield Albert E. , Williams Jacob , Xia Kang , Salom Scott M. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract1. The invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), Adelges tsugae (Annand) (Hemiptera: Adelgidae), has spread throughout most of the range of eastern hemlock, Tsuga canandensis (L.), and the entire range of Carolina hemlock, Tsuga caroliniana (Engelman), in the United States.2. Integrated pest management (IPM) of HWA combines chemical applications with the release of biological control agents on untreated trees within the same stand. Laricobius spp., Rosenhauer (Coleoptera: Derodontidae), have been used as biological control agents of HWA since 2003 and have subterranean and arboreal life phases that are synchronous with HWA's lifecycle. When utilizing IPM tactics, there is potential for Laricobius spp. to settle below an insecticide‐treated tree for its subterranean phase.3. Field investigations assessed the impact of historical (five years post treatment in 2017) and recent imidacloprid soil treatments (via soil injection, soil drench, and tablet in November 2020) on the subterranean survivorship of Laricobius spp. by quantifying concentrations of imidacloprid and its metabolites to determine its potential impact on percent adult emergence from the soil.4. We observed a significant treatment effect on mean soil concentration among application methods at the recent treatment site, but not the historical treatment site. Additionally, at the more recently treated site, significantly lower mean percent emergence was observed from soil drench and tablet imidacloprid applications after one year (2021), but by the following year (2022), that effect was no longer present.5. This study supports recent recommendations to delay releases of Laricobius spp. for one‐year post‐treatment with imidacloprid. Furthermore, these data suggest when applying imidacloprid to a stand established with Laricobius spp., soil injection techniques pose the least risk to their subterranean survivorship.
Do place‐based policies impact residents’ nutrient intake? Evidence from China
Authors: Yang Yang , Huang Teng , Liu Tianjun 
Published: August 2024

AbstractPlace‐based policies (PBPs) associated with China's “reform and opening‐up” have played a significant role in the country's rapid economic development. However, the relationship between PBPs and residents’ nutrient intake remains unexplored. To fill this research gap, this study uses longitudinal data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (1991–2011), applies a difference‐in‐differences approach to analyze the association between PBPs and residents’ nutrient intake, and sheds light on the potential mechanisms. The findings reveal that PBPs are positively associated with increased intake of total energy, fat, and protein. This relationship is facilitated through mechanisms such as promoting local employment opportunities, increasing household income, optimizing the food environment, and increasing residents’ dietary knowledge. The findings also show that the increase in nutrient intake associated with PBPs is more pronounced among men, high‐income groups, individuals with higher education, urban residents, and following China's accession to the World Trade Organization. Additionally, PBPs are linked to improved self‐assessed health and a decreased likelihood of insufficient fat intake. Meanwhile, insufficient evidence supports the hypothesis that these policies are associated with overnutrition or non‐communicable diseases.
Isotopes Complement Morphology: Niche Partitioning Among Greenbuls in the Afrotropical Lowland Forest
Authors: Brlík Vojtěch , Procházka Petr , Yohannes Elizabeth , Sedláček Ondřej , Albrecht Tomáš , Hořák David 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTBiodiversity plays a vital role in ecosystem functioning, so understanding how species coexist is a cornerstone of ecology. However, despite decades of research, our current knowledge is incomplete due to methodological limitations and sampling bias, particularly in the species‐rich tropics. In this study, we combined bill and body morphological traits with stable isotopes in feathers to quantify niche differentiation among six co‐occurring greenbul taxa, a diverse group of frugivorous and insectivorous passerines with remarkable similarities in body shape, in the lowland rainforests of Mount Cameroon, West‐Central Africa. Our results showed that the greenbul's niche space was primarily differentiated by variations in body morphology, with yellow‐lored bristlebill Bleda notatus and eastern bearded greenbul Criniger chloronotus occupying ecological niches distinct from the remaining four taxa, while bill morphology indicated substantial overlap between the taxa. In addition, isotopic composition of the feathers revealed a separation of western greenbul Arizelocichla tephrolaema from the other taxa. Our results show that the integration of morphological and isotopic data can provide robust estimates of niche overlaps, providing evidence for the differentiation of ecological roles. This highlights the importance of integrating variable traits to improve our understanding of how animals exploit the multidimensional niche space that enables their coexistence.
Cardiac arrest in adult cardiology patients receiving anaesthetic care: analysis from the 7th National Audit Project (NAP7) of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Authors: Agarwal Seema , Armstrong Richard A. , Kursumovic Emira , Kane Andrew D. , Cook Tim M. , Soar Jasmeet , Finney Simon J. , Kunst Gudrun ,   collaborators
Published: August 2024

SummaryBackgroundThe 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists studied peri‐operative cardiac arrest because of existing knowledge gaps in this important topic. This applies in particular to cardiology patients receiving anaesthetic care, because numbers, types and complexity of minimally invasive interventional procedures requiring planned and unplanned anaesthesia in the cardiac intervention suite is increasing.MethodsWe analysed collected data to determine the epidemiology, clinical features, management and outcomes of peri‐operative cardiac arrest in adult patients receiving anaesthetic care for cardiology procedures.ResultsThere were 54 reports of peri‐operative cardiac arrest in adult patients receiving anaesthetic care for cardiology procedures, accounting for 54/881 (6.1%) of all reports to NAP7. The estimated incidence (95%CI) of cardiac arrests in this group was 1/450 or 0.22 (0.17–0.29)%. These patients were older than other adult patients in the NAP7 population, with a notably high proportion of patients of Asian ethnicity when compared with the remaining NAP7 cohort (9/54, 17% vs. 35/709, 5%). Rates of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation were low (3/53, 6%). A common theme was that of logistical issues and teamworking, with reporters commenting on the difficulties of remote and/or unfamiliar locations and communication issues between specialties, on occasion resulting in poor teamworking and a lack of focus. The NAP7 panel review identified several other common themes which included: cardiogenic shock; late involvement of anaesthesia in the case; and transcatheter aortic valve implantation.ConclusionCardiology procedures requiring anaesthesia care account for < 1% of anaesthesia activity but generate 6% of all peri‐operative cardiac arrests. The incidence of cardiac arrest was disproportionately high in cardiological procedures requiring anaesthetic care. The nature of the cardiac arrest reports to NAP7 indicate that logistical and human factors in multidisciplinary teams in the cardiac intervention suite merit addressing to improve care.
Efficacy and safety of penetrating canaloplasty versus ab externo canaloplasty for primary open‐angle glaucoma: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Ye Wenqing , Li Jinxing , Zhang Shaodan , Zhu Shuqing , Xie Yanqian , Le Rongrong , Zhou Weihe , He Mingguang , Wang Ningli , Liang Yuanbo 
Published: August 2024

AbstractPurposeTo report the 2‐year efficacy and safety of penetrating canaloplasty versus ab externo canaloplasty for the treatment of primary open‐angle glaucoma (POAG).SettingA single surgical site in China.DesignThis was a prospective, randomized controlled trial. POAG patients were randomly assigned to the penetrating canaloplasty or ab externo canaloplasty group.MethodsThis study enrolled POAG patients who underwent penetrating canaloplasty or ab externo canaloplasty randomly. Surgical success, intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma medications, and surgical complications were evaluated until 24 months post‐operatively. Surgical success was defined as 6 mmHg ≤ IOP ≤21 mmHg with an IOP reduction ≥20%, which included qualified success (with or without medications) and complete success (without medications).ResultsA total of 52 eyes (45 patients) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the penetrating canaloplasty group (PCP, n = 26) or the ab externo canaloplasty group (CP, n = 26). The probabilities of qualified success and complete success were 92.3% and 76.9%, respectively, in the PCP group and 64.1% and 52.1%, respectively, in the CP group at 24 months (p = 0.013, p = 0.042, log‐rank test). The mean IOP decreased from 30.8 ± 10.7 and 28.6 ± 11.8 mmHg to 14.1 ± 3.3 mmHg in the PCP group and 22.1 ± 13.6 mmHg in the CP group at year two (p = 0.007). The PCP group also received fewer medications (0.2 ± 0.5) than did the CP group (0.7 ± 1.2) at year two (p = 0.038). Post‐operative complications were similar, and the most common complications were transient IOP elevation and hyphema in the PCP group (42.3%, 46.2%) and the CP group (38.5%, 23.1%) (p > 0.05).ConclusionsCompared to ab externo canaloplasty, penetrating canaloplasty had a greater surgical success rate and better IOP reduction with a comparable rate of complications.
The human AMPKγ3 R225W mutation negatively impacts site‐1 nucleotide binding and does not enhance basal AMPKγ3‐associated activity nor glycogen production in human or mouse skeletal muscle
Authors: Eskesen Nicolas O. , Kjøbsted Rasmus , Birk Jesper Bratz , Henriksen Nicolai S. , Andersen Nicoline R. , Ringholm Stine , Pilegaard Henriette , Wojtaszewski Jørgen F. P. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimAMP‐activated protein kinase (AMPK) is activated during cellular energy perturbation. AMPK complexes are composed of three subunits and several variants of AMPK are expressed in skeletal muscle. The regulatory AMPKγ3 subunit is predominantly expressed in fast‐twitch muscle fibers. A human AMPKγ3 R225W mutation has been described. The mutation increases the total pool of AMPK activity in cells cultured from R225W carrier muscle and is associated with increased glycogen levels in mature skeletal muscle. This led to the idea of AMPKγ3 being involved in the regulation of skeletal muscle glycogen levels. Evidence for this causative link remains to be provided.MethodsWe studied muscle biopsies from human carriers of the AMPKγ3 R225W mutation and we developed a novel AMPKγ3 R225W knock‐in mouse model (KI HOM). Through in vitro, in situ, and ex vivo techniques, we investigated AMPK activity, AMPK function, and glycogen levels in skeletal muscle of humans and mice.ResultsIn human carriers, the basal AMPKγ3‐associated activity was reduced when assayed in the absence of exogenous AMP. No difference was observed when assayed under AMP saturation, which was supported by findings in muscle of KI HOM mice. Furthermore, effects of AICAR/muscle contraction on AMPKγ3‐associated activity were absent in KI HOM muscle. Muscle glycogen levels were not affected by the mutation in human carriers or in KI HOM mice.ConclusionsThe AMPKγ3 R225W mutation does not impact the AMPK‐associated activity in human skeletal muscle and the mutation is not linked to glycogen accumulation. The R225W mutation ablates the AMPKγ3‐associated activation by AICAR/muscle contractions, presumably due to loss of nucleotide binding in the CBS 1 domain of AMPKγ3.
Alveolar ridge preservation in posterior maxillary teeth for reduction in the potential need for sinus floor elevation procedures: A pilot study
Authors: Lam Lisetta , Ivanovski Saso , Lee Ryan S. B. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the effects of alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) on ridge height, sinus pneumatization and the potential need for lateral sinus augmentation following extraction in the posterior maxilla.Materials and MethodsThis randomized controlled pilot study included 28 patients requiring extraction in the posterior maxilla with bone height between 6 and 8 mm. The sites were randomly allocated to either unassisted socket healing (Control), ARP with deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) (Test 1), or collagen‐stabilized DBBM (Test 2) groups. Pre‐ and post‐operative CTs at 4 months were taken to determine changes in ridge heights, sinus volume, and the need for sinus floor elevation (SFE) procedures for cases where the residual mid‐ridge height was < 5 mm. Site‐level analyses for changes in vertical ridge dimensions and sinus volume pre‐ and post‐extraction/ARP were conducted using paired t‐tests. Differences in mean changes in vertical ridge dimensions and sinus volume between the groups were determined using one‐way ANOVA.ResultsSignificantly greater mean mid‐ridge height reduction occurred in the control group (−2.7 ± 0.9 mm) compared to Test 1 (0.9 ± 3.7 mm) and Test 2 (1.0 ± 2.8 mm) groups (p < .05). No significant changes in mean mid‐ridge height were found in either test groups. Volumetric analysis showed a significantly greater increase in sinus volume in the control group (0.7 ± 0.7 cm3) compared to Test 1 (n = 3, −0.7 ± 0.8 cm3) group (p = .03). 89% of patients in the control group would require lateral window SFE compared to Test 1 (42.8%) and Test 2 (40%) groups.ConclusionARP was effective in attenuating height changes in the middle of the ridge and may reduce sinus pneumatization following extraction in the posterior maxilla. This could potentially decrease the need for more invasive sinus augmentation procedures.
Results of patch testing propolis in the European baseline series: A 4‐year retrospective study
Authors: Kocabas Gizem , Ipenburg Norbertus A. , de Groot Anton , Rustemeyer Thomas 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundPropolis was added to the European baseline series (EBS) in 2019.ObjectivesTo investigate the frequency and relevance of positive patch tests to propolis in the EBS and to study co‐reactivities.Patients and MethodsRetrospective study in patients patch tested between June 2019 and November 2023 in a university hospital in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ResultsOf 3134 consecutive patients, 299 (9.5%) had a positive reaction to propolis 10% pet. Only nine reactions (3%) were judged to be clinically relevant. There were significant co‐reactivities to Myroxylon pereirae resin (balsam of Peru), colophonium, fragrance mixes 1 and 2, and to limonene and linalool hydroperoxides. A steep increase in rates of positive reactions to propolis was observed from 2020 to 2023. This was highly likely the result of the replacement of Chinese propolis with Brazilian propolis by the manufacturer.ConclusionsPositive patch tests for propolis are very frequent in Amsterdam, but only a few of these reactions are relevant. Most are probably (pseudo‐)cross‐reactions in patients with fragrance allergies. Propolis in the EBS has very limited value for dermatologists and patients in The Netherlands. Changes in patch test materials should be provided to all users to avoid misinterpretation of patch test results.