bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pineal cyst resection in the absence of ventriculomegaly or Parinaud's syndrome: clinical outcomes and implications for patient selection
Authors: Kalani M. Yashar S. , Wilson David A. , Koechlin Nicolas Olmo , Abuhusain Hazem J. , Dlouhy Brian J. , Gunawardena Manuri P. , Nozue-Okada Kyoko , Teo Charles 
Published: May 2015

OBJECT
Surgical indications for patients with pineal cysts are controversial. While the majority of patients harboring a pineal cyst require no treatment, surgery is a well-accepted option for a subset of those patients with secondary hydrocephalus or Parinaud's syndrome. The majority of pineal cysts are identified incidentally during workup for other potential conditions, which may or may not be related to the presence of the cyst. In the absence of clear obstruction of CSF pathways, the treatment of presumed symptomatic pineal cysts is debatable. To clarify the role of surgery in these borderline cases, the authors reviewed their experience with resection of pineal cysts in the absence of ventriculomegaly or Parinaud's syndrome.

METHODS
The authors retrospectively reviewed medical records and imaging of all patients surgically treated between 2001 and 2014 with a pineal cyst in the absence of ventriculomegaly and Parinaud's syndrome. The presenting symptoms, preoperative cyst size, preoperative radiographic aqueductal compression, extent of resection, and radiographic and clinical follow-up were documented.

RESULTS
Eighteen patients (14 female and 4 male; mean age 24 years, range 4–47 years) underwent cyst resection in the absence of ventriculomegaly or Parinaud's syndrome. Presenting symptoms included headache (17 patients), visual disturbances (10 patients), gait instability (5 patients), dizziness (5 patients), episodic loss of consciousness (2 patients), and hypersomnolence (1 patient). The mean preoperative cyst diameter was 1.5 cm (range 0.9–2.2 cm). All patients had a complete resection. At a mean clinical follow-up of 19.1 months (range postoperative to 71 months), 17 (94%) patients had resolution or improvement of their presenting symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS
The authors' results suggest that ventriculomegaly and Parinaud's syndrome are not absolute requisites for a pineal cyst to be symptomatic. Analogous to colloid cysts of the third ventricle, intermittent occlusion of cerebrospinal fluid pathways may cause small pineal cysts to become intermittently symptomatic. A select cohort of patients with pineal cysts may benefit from surgery despite a lack of hydrocephalus or other obvious compressive pathology.
Correlation and path coefficient analysis of body weight and morphometric traits of two exotic genetic groups of ducks in Nigeria
Authors: Yakubu A , Muhammed MM , Ari MM , Musa-Azara IS , Omeje JN 
Published: May 2015

The study aimed at describing objectively the interdependence between body weight (BWT) and morphometric traits in Khaki Campbell and Pekin ducks using multivariate path analysis technique. Measurements were taken on one hundred and ninety seven (197) randomly selected 10-week old Khaki Campbell and Pekin ducks, respectively in Plateau State, Nigeria. The birds were reared on deep litter in a semi-intensive system where they were kept in a fenced area provided with water ponds and locked up in the poultry house during the night. The body parts measured were, body length (BDL); thigh length (THL); thigh circumference (THC); breast circumference (BTC); bill length (BLL); neck length (NKL); neck circumference (NKC); shank length (SHL); shank width (SHW); total leg length (TLL) and wing length (WL). General linear model was used to study genotype and sex effects. Pekin ducks had a superior advantage (p<0.05) over their Khaki Campbell counterparts in all the body parameters estimated. Sexual dimorphism (p<0.05) was in favour of male ducks. Pairwise phenotypic correlations between BWT and morphometric traits were positive and significant (p<0.01), ranging from 0.38-0.95 and 0.35-0.92 for Khaki Campbell and Pekin ducks, respectively. Path analysis revealed that BDL was the variable of utmost importance directly influencing BWT in male Khaki Campbell and Pekin ducks (path coefficient=0.535 and 0.508, respectively; p<0.01) while BTC and SHL were the most responsible parameters affecting BWT in female Khaki Campbell and Pekin ducks [path coefficient=0.594 (P<0.01) and 1.197 (p<0.05), respectively]. The optimum regression models for the prediction of BWT in Khaki Campbell ducks included BDL, SHL, BTC and NKC (male) and BDL, WNL and BTC (female); while in their Pekin counterparts, BDL, BLL and BTC (male) and BDL and SHL (female) were incorporated.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v44i1.23112 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2014. 44 (1): 1-9
Use of non-antibiotic growth promoter Grow Power in commercial broiler diet
Authors: Hossain MF , Khairunnesa M , Das SC 
Published: May 2015

An experiment was conducted with 160, day old Cobb 500 broiler chicks to evaluate the effect of supplementation of Grow Power (GP) on the performance of broiler. The dietary treatments were control (D1), Grow Power (D2), Grow Power plus antibiotic (D3) and antibiotic (D4). At 5th week of age, the body weight of birds at different dietary treatments were 938.75, 1105.00, 1136.25, and 985.00g in the diets of D1, D2, D3 and D4, respectively. Body weight gain at 2nd, 3rd and 4th week of age were significantly (P<0.05) higher in GP supplemented group (D2) and GP plus antibiotic group (D3) than that of control (D1) and antibiotic (D4) groups. Feed consumption during the experimental period was 1753.75, 1938.75, 1917.50 and 1774.50g for D1, D2, D3 and D4, respectively. At 2nd and 3rd week of age, feed consumption were significantly (p<0.05) higher in D3 group than the other groups including control. Significantly (P<0.05) better Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) was found in D3 (2.03) and D2 (2.11) groups compared to D1 (2.31) and D4 (2.28). At 3rd, 4th and 5th week of age, the Performance Index (%) was significantly higher in D2 than D1 and D4. Meat yield parameter of broilers showed significant (P<0.05) differences in dressing weight, feather weight, shank weight, drumstick weight, neck weight, liver weight and viscera weight. Based on the results obtained from the current study it may be concluded that the inclusion of Grow Power @ 50gm/100kg of mixed feed with or without antibiotic improved the growth of commercial broiler including their FCR and therefore, this product may be considered as an alternative of traditional antibiotic in broiler diet.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v44i1.23139Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2014. 44 (1): 33-39
Replacement of cow milk chhana with soy chhana in the preparation of rasomalai
Authors: Islam MN , Parvin F , Hossain MS , Wadud A , Siddiki MSR , Khan MS 
Published: May 2015

Four different types of rasomalai were prepared from cow milk chhana (acid curd) with the addition of different levels of soy chhana. The prepared rasomalai were named as A (100% cow milk chhana), B (75% cow milk chhana+25% Soy Chhana), C (50% cow milk chhana+50% soy chhana) and D (25% cow milk chhana+75% soy chhana). The qualities of prepared rasomalai were evaluated by using physical and chemical parameters. It was observed that the addition of soy chhana with cow milk chhana decreased the organoleptic score of the prepared rasomalai. The moisture, total solids and carbohydrate content of the sample were not significantly differed, but protein (p<0.05), ash (p<0.05), fat (p<0.01) content and acidity percent (p<0.01) of the samples were significantly decreased in addition of soy chhana with cow milk chhana. Considering the physico-chemical properties of all samples, it was found that most suitable and acceptable quality of rasomalai can be prepared by admixture of 25% soy chhana and 75% cow milk chhana.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v44i1.23144 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2014. 44 (1): 59-63
Kaempferol modulates the metastasis of human non-small cell lung cancer cells by inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition
Authors: Hang Meng , Zhao Fan , Chen Shu-Bo , Sun Qing , Zhang Chun-Xiao 
Published: May 2015

<p>The present study was done to determine whether kaempferol, a natural polyphenol of the flavonoid family, affects Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) in non-small cell lung cancer cells. Kaempferol not only inhibited cancer cell proliferation and migration in a dose-dependent manner but also modulated the expression of EMT-related proteins E-cadherin and vimentin which are indispensible to cellular motility, invasiveness and metastasis. These results indicate that kaempferol suppresses non-small cell lung cancer migration by modulating the expression of EMT proteins. Therefore, kaempferol may be useful as a potential anticancer agent for non-small cell lung cancer.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
Pharmacological evaluation of <i>Dactyloctenium aegyptium</i>: An indigenous plant used to manage gastrointestinal ailments
Authors: Janbaz Khalid Hussain , Saqib Fatima 
Published: May 2015

<p>Crude extract of <em>Dactylotenium aegyptium</em> and its fractions were evaluated to rationalize its folkloric use in gastrointestinal ailments. In spontaneous contracting rabbit jejunum preparation, D. aegyptium exert concentration-dependent spasmogenic effect (0.01-0.1 mg/mL) followed by spasmolytic effect at higher doses (0.3-3.0 mg/mL). Pretreatment of the tissue preparations with atropine resulted in suppression of the spasmogenic response. Furthermore, <em>D. aegyptium</em> (1.0 mg/mL) caused relaxation of K<sup>+ </sup>(80 mM)-induced spastic contractions in isolated rabbit jejunum preparations and there was non-parallel shift in Ca<sup>++</sup> dose response curves towards right (0.1-0.3 mg/mL). These findings were found to be comparable with verapamil, a standard Ca<sup>++</sup> channel blocker. The solvent-solvents fractionation reflected segregations of spasmogenic and spasmolytic effects in respective aqueous and dichloromethane fractions. The above-mentioned findings reflected, presence of cholinergic as well as Ca<sup>++</sup> channel blocking activity in ethanolic extract of <em>D. aegyptium</em> thus providing scientific basis for its folkloric use in constipation and diarrhea.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
Design and synthesis of a novel 5-(aminomethylene)thiazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives as potent hepatitis-B virus polymerase inhibitors
Authors: Li Wei-Guo , Wang He-Qun 
Published: May 2015

<p>A series of novel thiazolidinedione analogues (TZD) were designed and synthesized potent inhibitors of HBV capsid assembly. The synthesis of thiazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives (4a–4o), starting from the condensation of 5-(ethoxymethylene)thiazolidine-2,4-dione (1) with various secondary amines (3) derived from biologically active compounds. The newly synthesized TZD analogues 4a-4o were characterized by <sup>1</sup>H NMR, <sup>13</sup>C NMR, and MS and evaluated for their anti-HBV activity. Most of the compounds inhibited the expression of viral antigens at low concentration. Six compounds, 4g, 4h, 4l, 4m, 4n, and 4o, demonstrated potent inhibition of HBV DNA replication at submicromolar range. Of these five initial hits, compound 4o was the most active when compared with lamivudine.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
Patients’ Experience of Myositis and Further Validation of a Myositis-specific Patient Reported Outcome Measure — Establishing Core Domains and Expanding Patient Input on Clinical Assessment in Myositis. Report from OMERACT 12
Authors: Regardt Malin , Basharat Pari , Christopher-Stine Lisa , Sarver Catherine , Björn Anita , Lundberg Ingrid E. , Wook Song Yeong , Bingham Clifton O. , Alexanderson Helene 
Published: May 2015

Objective.The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) myositis working group was established to examine patient-reported outcomes (PRO) as well as to validate patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) in myositis.Methods.Qualitative studies using focus group interviews and cognitive debriefing of the myositis-specific Myositis Activities Profile (MAP) were used to explore the experience of adults living with polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM).Results.Preliminary results underscore the importance of patient input in the development of PROM to ensure content validity. Results from multicenter focus groups indicate the range of symptoms experienced including pain, fatigue, and impaired cognitive function, which are not currently assessed in myositis. Preliminary cognitive debriefing of the MAP indicated that while content was deemed relevant and important, several activities were not included; and that questionnaire construction and wording may benefit from revision. A research agenda was developed to continue work toward optimizing PRO assessment in myositis with 2 work streams. The first would continue to conduct and analyze focus groups until saturation in the thematic analysis was achieved to develop a framework that encompassed the patient-relevant aspects of myositis. The second would continue cognitive debriefing of the MAP to identify potential areas for revision. There was agreement that further work would be needed for inclusion body myositis and juvenile dermatomyositis, and that the inclusion of additional contributors such as caregivers and individuals from the pharmaceutical/regulatory spheres would be desirable.Conclusions.The currently used PROM do not assess symptoms or the effects of disease that are most important to patients; this emphasizes the necessity of patient involvement. Our work provides concrete examples for PRO identification.
La noce à l’écran
Authors: Sapio Giuseppina 
Published: May 2015

Le présent article se propose d’analyser la pratique du film de mariage en France afin de comprendre comment les familles s’auto-représentent devant l’objectif de la caméra et quels sont les enjeux identitaires ou affectifs d’une telle « mise en scène ». À cet égard, nous nommons « méta-famille » le potentiel autoréflexif de la pratique des home movies, qui, selon nous, encourage les individus à s’interroger sur leurs rôles au sein du groupe familial. Dans une perspective diachronique, attentive aux changements technologiques et sociaux intervenus au fil du temps, nous avons établi un corpus de films de mariage, publiés en ligne sur la plateforme YouTube, mais réalisés en plusieurs formats (Super 8, VHS, numérique). Nous proposons ici une étude sociosémiotique des textes filmiques mêlant sémiologie, analyse des supports et remises en contexte, qui analyse l’articulation entre les modalités représentatives adoptées par les amateurs et les liens familiaux qui transparaissent dans ces formes filmiques.
Deflection Evaluation of Thermoactivated Nickel-Titanium Archwires after Heat Treatment on their Distal Ends
Authors: Tonetto Mateus Rodrigues , Borges Alvaro Henrique , de Jesus Tavarez Rudys Rodolfo , de Araújo Gurgel Júlio , Filho Etevaldo Matos Maia , Bandeca Matheus Coelho , Bramante Fausto Silva , da Fonseca Francisco Machado , Pinzan-Vercelino Célia Regina Maio 
Published: May 2015

ABSTRACT

Objective
This study evaluated in vitro the mechanical changes of 0.018” (0.45 mm) and 0.016 × 0.022” (0.40 × 0.55 mm) thermoactivated nickel-titanium archwires subjected to heat treatment on their distal ends.

Materials and methods
Ten archwires in diameters 0.018” and 0.016 × 0.022” by different manufacturers Ormco, Morelli, Orthometric and Unitek were tested. Each tested archwire had an experimental side, submitted to heat treatment, and an annealing-free control. Tests for load/deflection were performed using a universal testing machine, with temperature control in the austenitic transformation phase through temperaturecontrolled chamber. The variables showed normal distribution (Kolmogorov-Smirnov), the t-student test was applied in order to observe the difference between the experimental and control groups. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.

Results
There were no statistically significant differences between the groups.

Conclusion
Heat treatment carried out in the region corresponding to the first molar distal region on thermoactivated nickel-titanium archwires did not influence the load/deflection values in adjacent portion.

How to cite this article
Bramante FS, da Fonseca Junior FM, Pinzan-Vercelino CRM, de Araújo Gurgel J, de Jesus Tavarez RR, Filho EMM, Tonetto MR, Borges AH, Bandéca MC. Deflection Evaluation of Thermoactivated Nickel-Titanium Archwires after Heat Treatment on their Distal Ends. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(2):91-95.
Serum and Saliva MMP-3 in Patients with OLP and Oral SCC
Authors: Mirzaii-Dizgah Iraj , Agha-Hosseini Farzaneh , Mahboobi Nima , Shirazian Shiva , Harirchi Iraj 
Published: May 2015

ABSTRACTBackgroundMatrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) plays a key role in development of cancer. The purpose of this study was to assess MMP-3 in the serum and saliva of patients with oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).Materials and methodsThirty patients with OLP (8 reticular and 22 erosive forms), and 20 patients with OSCC (6 in low stage and 14 in advanced stage), were enrolled in this study, conducted at the Cancer Department, Clinic of Oral Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The serum and saliva MMP-3 was assayed by ELISA method. Statistical analysis of the Student's t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient was performed. The mean saliva and serum levels of MMP-3 were significantly higher in patients with OSCC compared with OLP.ResultsThe serum and saliva MMP-3 concentrations increased from reticular form of OLP to erosive form of OLP, and increased further to low stage of OSCC and advanced stage of OSCC. Serum MMP-3 correlated significantly with unstimulated (r = 0.310, p = 0.038) and stimulated (r = 0.365, p < 0.026) saliva MMP-3.ConclusionSerum and saliva MMP-3 levels appear associated with OLP and OSCC.How to cite this articleAgha-Hosseini F, Mirzaii-Dizgah I, Mahboobi N, Shirazian S, Harirchi I. Serum and Saliva MMP-3 in Patients with OLP and Oral SCC. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(2):107-111.
La réforme proposée du régime québécois de l’adoption et le rejet des parentés plurielles
Authors: Ouellette Françoise-Romaine , Lavallée Carmen 
Published: May 2015

Cet article porte sur le projet controversé d’introduire une forme d’adoption additive dans le Code civil du Québec. Après avoir constaté les limites du droit québécois, aujourd’hui confronté à diverses configurations familiales qui s’écartent du modèle conjugal traditionnel, les auteures examinent trois propositions de lois (présentées en 2007, 2012 et 2013) qui ont jalonné le processus de réforme de l’adoption amorcé en 2006.
L’article vise à démontrer que d’une proposition à l’autre, les motifs justifiant de préserver la filiation d’origine de certains enfants adoptés semblent avoir été oubliés ou écartés. En effet, dans la recherche de l’intérêt de l’enfant adopté, l’enjeu identitaire prévaudrait désormais sur celui de ses liens d’appartenance familiale. Ce parcours analytique met en lumière la résistance du législateur à reconnaître la pluriparenté, même lorsqu’elle existe déjà dans les faits. Il démontre également qu’au-delà d’une réforme de l’adoption, c’est toute la filiation qui fait actuellement l’objet d’un travail implicite de redéfinition.
Contextual analysis of care for leprosy patients in primary health care
Authors: Costa Pinheiro Mônica Gisele 
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Analisar os aspectos contextuais que influenciam a atuação do enfermeiro na Atenção Primária à Saúde frente aos portadores de hanseníase. Método: O presente trabalho refere-se a um ensaio analítico fundamentado no referencial teórico da análise contextual, como fonte de significado e de conhecimento, no qual os níveis contextuais são divididos em quatro camadas interativas: contexto imediato, contexto específico, contexto geral e metacontexto. Resultados: Os níveis contextuais foram apresentados nos seguintes temas: ações do enfermeiro na Atenção Primária à Saúde frente ao portador de hanseníase (contexto imediato); atuação do enfermeiro no escopo da atenção primária à saúde (contexto específico); crenças, mitos e receios que perpassam pela hanseníase (contexto geral); e as políticas que subsidiam o atendimento ao portador de hanseníase (metacontexto). Conclusão: Compreendeu-se melhor o fenômeno estudado, identificando que as ações de enfermagem voltadas para o objeto de estudo proposto permeiam as camadas interativas do contexto.
Perceptions of pregnancy in pregnant adolescents
Authors: Cabral Ana Claúdia de Farias , Araújo Verbena Santos , Braga Luanna Silva , Cordeiro Camila Abrantes , Moraes Marina Nascimento de , Dias Maria Djair 
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Identificar os impactos e percepções da gravidez em gestantes adolescentes de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde da Família no Município de São Vicente do Seridó-PB. Método: Estudo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa subsidiado pela Técnica de Análise do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba sob protocolo 0312.0.133.000-12. Resultados: Detectou-se as repercussões da gravidez na vida da adolescente, seu impacto nas relações familiares e a representação das consultas pré-natais nesse período. As adolescentes procuraram encarar a gravidez naturalmente, adaptando-se e encarando os impactos causados pela gravidez precoce, demonstrando interesse pelas consultas pré-natais e dispondo em sua maioria, do apoio familiar. Conclusão: A gravidez precoce trouxe impactos e novas experiências para a vida das gestantes, que necessitam de apoio familiar, do acompanhamento pré-natal e da educação em saúde para melhor enfrentarem essa etapa de vida.Descritores:Saúde da Mulher, Gravidez na Adolescência, Pré-Natal.
Hygiene and mental health: body care in the clinical intervention in a CAPSI
Authors: De Aguiar Júnior Valdinei Santos , De Oliveira Adriana Maria , De Araújo Lília Claúdia Almeida 
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência da higiene pessoal enquanto aspecto da intervenção clínica de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPSi) situado no Município do Rio de Janeiro. Método: Se trata de um estudo descritivo de relato de experiência que constou de: Primeiro Momento: Foi criada uma oficina com os responsáveis, composta por psicólogos, equipes de enfermagem, farmacêuticos, médicos e equipe de odontologia (os dois últimos como convidados da Unidade Básica). Segundo momento: Identificamos problemas/limitações e a necessidade de criarmos estratégias que sustentasse a participação dos responsáveis às oficinas. Resultados: Evidenciou-se uma baixa adesão dos pais, levando-nos a repensar outras ações mais efetivas. Conclusão: Esperamos que este estudo possa trazer importantes reflexões acerca de estratégias que devemos construir na assistência em saúde mental na atenção básica e contribuir para a prática e crescimento dos trabalhadores e das equipes dos centros de atenção psicossocial infanto-juvenil.