bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Long‐Term Surveillance of Treated Hyperparathyroidism for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1: Recurrence or Hypoparathyroidism?
Authors: Fyrsten Ellen , Norlén Olov , Hessman Ola , Stålberg Peter , Hellman Per 
Published: November 2015

AbstractBackgroundPrimary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is surgically treated with either a subtotal parathyroidectomy removing 3 or 3,5 glands (SPX), less than 3 glands (LSPX), or a total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation (TPX). Previous studies with shorter follow‐up have shown that LSPX and SPX are associated with recurrent HPT, and TPX with hypocalcemia and substitution therapy. We examined the situation after long‐term follow‐up (median 20,6 years).MethodsSixty‐nine patients with MEN1 HPT underwent 110 operations, the first operation being 31 LSPX, 30 SPX, and 8 TPX. Thirty patients underwent reoperative surgery in median 120 months later, as completion to TPX (n = 12), completion of LSPX to SPX (n = 9), extirpation of single glands (n = 3) still resulting in LSPX, and resection of forearm grafts (n = 3). Nine patients underwent a second, and 2 a third reoperation. In 24 patients genetic testing confirmed MEN1, and in the remaining heredity and phenotype led to the diagnosis.ResultsTPX had higher risk for hypoparathyroidism necessitating substitution therapy, at latest follow‐up 50 %, compared to SPX (16 % after 3–6 months; none at latest follow‐up). Recurrent HPT was common after LSPX, leading to 24 reoperations in 17 patients. No need for substitution therapy after SPX indicated forthcoming recurrent disease. Not having hypocalcemia in the postoperative period and less radical surgery than TPX were significantly associated to risk for recurrence. Further, mutation in exon 3 in the MEN1 gene may eventually be linked to risk of recurrence.ConclusionLSPX is highly associated with recurrence and TPX with continuous hypoparathyroidism, also after long‐term follow‐up. SPX should be the chosen method in the majority of patients with MEN1 HPT.
A generalized asymmetric exclusion process with $$U_q(\mathfrak {sl}_2)$$ stochastic duality
Authors: Carinci Gioia , Giardinà Cristian , Redig Frank , Sasamoto Tomohiro 
Published: November 2015

AbstractWe study a new process, which we call ASEP(q, j), where particles move asymmetrically on a one-dimensional integer lattice with a bias determined by $$q\in (0,1)$$

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and where at most $$2j\in \mathbb {N}$$

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particles per site are allowed. The process is constructed from a $$(2j+1)$$

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-dimensional representation of a quantum Hamiltonian with $$U_q(\mathfrak {sl}_2)$$

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invariance by applying a suitable ground-state transformation. After showing basic properties of the process ASEP(q, j), we prove self-duality with several self-duality functions constructed from the symmetries of the quantum Hamiltonian. By making use of the self-duality property we compute the first q-exponential moment of the current for step initial conditions (both a shock or a rarefaction fan) as well as when the process is started from a homogeneous product measure.
Soil and Rhizosphere Associated Fungi in Gray Mangroves (Avicennia Marina) from the Red Sea — A Metagenomic Approach
Authors: Simões Marta Filipa , Antunes André , Ottoni Cristiane A. , Amini Mohammad Shoaib , Alam Intikhab , Alzubaidy Hanin , Mokhtar Noor-Azlin , Archer John A.C. , Bajic Vladimir B. 
Published: November 2015

Abstract
Covering a quarter of the world’s tropical coastlines and being one of the most threatened ecosystems, mangroves are among the major sources of terrestrial organic matter to oceans and harbor a wide microbial diversity. In order to protect, restore, and better understand these ecosystems, researchers have extensively studied their microbiology, yet few surveys have focused on their fungal communities. Our lack of knowledge is even more pronounced for specific fungal populations, such as the ones associated with the rhizosphere. Likewise, the Red Sea gray mangroves (Avicennia marina) remain poorly characterized, and understanding of their fungal communities still relies on cultivation-dependent methods. In this study, we analyzed metagenomic datasets from gray mangrove rhizosphere and bulk soil samples collected in the Red Sea coast, to obtain a snapshot of their fungal communities. Our data indicated that Ascomycota was the dominant phylum (76%–85%), while Basidiomycota was less abundant (14%–24%), yet present in higher numbers than usually reported for such environments. Fungal communities were more stable within the rhizosphere than within the bulk soil, both at class and genus level. This finding is consistent with the intrinsic patchiness in soil sediments and with the selection of specific microbial communities by plant roots. Our study indicates the presence of several species on this mycobiome that were not previously reported as mangrove-associated. In particular, we detected representatives of several commercially-used fungi, e.g., producers of secreted cellulases and anaerobic producers of cellulosomes. These results represent additional insights into the fungal community of the gray mangroves of the Red Sea, and show that they are significantly richer than previously reported.
ISDN2014_0015: REMOVED: In‐silico modelling of SERAC1: Protein involved in a developmental neural disorder MEGDEL syndrome characterized by 3‐methyl glutaconic aciduria type IV with sensory‐neural deafness, encephalopathy and Leigh‐like syndrome
Authors: Debnath Surajit , Addya Soma 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0043: REMOVED: Neuroplastin 65 knock out improves the cognitive function and inhibits LTP of mice
Authors: Wu Shuang , Zhang Haibo , Huang Liang , Liu XiaoQing , Yuan Qiong‐lan 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0070: REMOVED: In vivo examination of the relationship between estrogen receptors and microtubule dynamic: A new hypothesis about neuronal degeneration
Authors: Karamese Murat , Aksak Karamese Selina , Karakus Emre , Gundogdu Ozge B. , Unal Bunyami 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0077: REMOVED: Novel endosomal mechanisms in human axonal growth mediated by Christianson syndrome protein NHE6
Authors: Morrow Eric M. , Lizarraga Sofia B. , Ouyang Qing 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0099: REMOVED: Reversal of immobilization stress‐induced anorexia and endogenous leptin levels by Rauwolfia serpentina in rats: Relationship with adaptation to stress
Authors: Shireen Erum , Bint‐e‐Ali Wafa , Shafaq Sania , Majeed Azka , Fatima Rija , Masroor Maria , Haleem Darakshan J. 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0126: REMOVED: TBI enhances seizure susceptibility via affecting BDNF‐TrkB signaling pathway
Authors: Garjan Tahereh Ghadiri , Sharifzadeh Mohammad , khodagholi Fariba , Zarindast Mohammadreza , Gorji Ali 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0133: REMOVED: Brain specific xanthine oxidase in the presence of pyridoxine might serve as a triggering enzyme for the proliferation of the cells
Authors: Aganyants H.A. , Danielyan K.E. 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0180: REMOVED: Wee1 interacts with beta4GalT‐VII in neuronal development
Authors: Xiao Jianying 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0300: REMOVED: White matter connectivity in dyslexia
Authors: García‐Pentón L. , Pérez A. , Lerma G. , Paz‐Alonso P.M. , Iturria‐Medina Y. , Carreiras M. 
Published: November 2015

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ISDN2014_0395: REMOVED: Self‐assembling MMP‐2 cleavable hydrogel drug delivery systems for neural tissue injury
Authors: Koss K. , Churchward M. , Todd K. , Unsworth L.D. 
Published: November 2015

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The genotype distribution of hepatitis C in southeastern Taiwan: Clinical characteristics, racial difference, and therapeutic response
Authors: Cheng Chun‐Han , Chen Huan‐Lin , Lin I‐Tsung , Wu Chia‐Hsien , Lee Yuan‐Kai , Wong Ming‐Wun , Bair Ming‐Jong 
Published: November 2015

AbstractThe genotypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) are associated with the therapeutic response. The racial diversity of Taitung, Taiwan is heterogeneous and a distinguishing feature; how such racial differences influence the genotype distribution and treatment outcome has not been well studied. The objective of this study is to elucidate the HCV genotype distribution in southeastern Taiwan and to analyze the racial differences influencing genotypes and clinical implications. In this retrospective cohort study, we included 343 patients who had been treated with peginterferon‐alpha plus ribavirin. The predominant HCV genotype in the southeastern area was type 1 (43.7%), followed by type 2 (37.0%). The proportion of patients mixed with genotype 1 was lower in indigenous vis‐à‐vis nonindigenous groups (46.1% and 60.2%, p = 0.02). The prevalence of genotype 6 (5.2%) seems higher than in the general population of Taiwan and showed no difference between indigenous and nonindigenous people. The sustained virological response rate was higher in patients without genotype 1, low baseline HCV RNA (≤ 400,000 IU/mL), and in patients who achieved rapid virological response. Racial differences did not influence the therapeutic response. In this retrospective study, the proportion of HCV genotype 6 appeared slightly higher in southeastern areas than in the general population in Taiwan. The prevalence of genotype 1 in indigenous people was statistically lower than in nonindigenous people. Sustained virological response rate did not show any significant difference between indigenous and nonindigenous people in the current study.
Delayed Sciatic Nerve Injury Resulting From Myositis Ossificans Traumatica
Authors: Guan Zhe , Wilson Thomas J. , Jacobson Jon A. , Hollon Todd C. , Yang Lynda J.‐S. 
Published: November 2015

AbstractA motorcyclist sustained multiple‐system trauma, including a left buttock hematoma requiring decompression and evacuation. Presentation for severe hip pain and lower extremity weakness was delayed. Imaging revealed myositis ossificans traumatica compressing the sciatic nerve in the buttock. The patient underwent sciatic nerve decompression with resection of heterotopic calcification, resulting in improvement in pain and left lower extremity function. This case illustrates the contrast in differential diagnosis of peripheral nerve injury immediately posttrauma and that occurring in a slow, delayed fashion posttrauma. Myositis ossificans may be an underrecognized complication of trauma but should be considered in cases of delayed peripheral nerve injury after trauma.
Thoracic Radiculopathy Resulting From Retrograde Neuronal Degeneration
Authors: Kim Dae Hyun , Choi Jung Hwa , Park Yoon Ghil 
Published: November 2015

AbstractWe report a case of thoracic radiculopathy caused by retrograde degeneration from an intercostal nerve mass. A 74‐year‐old woman presented with thoracic radicular pain in the T4 dermatome. Needle electromyography revealed abnormal spontaneous activity in the left paraspinal muscle. Magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracic spine showed no signs of a herniated thoracic disk or root compression but revealed a mass along the intercostal space. The pathologic findings included perineural infiltration. A mass located along the intercostal space approximately 1.8 cm from the dorsal root ganglion may cause thoracic radiculopathy via retrograde degeneration.
Recurrence of Pain After Usual Nonoperative Care for Symptomatic Lumbar Disk Herniation: Analysis of Data From the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial
Authors: Suri Pradeep , Pearson Adam M. , Scherer Emily A. , Zhao Wenyan , Lurie Jon D. , Morgan Tamara S. , Weinstein James N. 
Published: November 2015

AbstractObjectiveTo determine risks and predictors of recurrent leg and low back pain (LBP) after unstructured, usual nonoperative care for subacute/chronic symptomatic lumbar disk herniation (LDH).DesignSecondary analysis of data from a concurrent randomized trial and observational cohort study.SettingThirteen outpatient spine practices.ParticipantsA total of 199 participants with resolution of leg pain and 142 participants with resolution of LBP from among 478 participants receiving usual nonoperative care for symptomatic LDH.Assessment of Risk FactorsPotential predictors of recurrence included time to initial symptom resolution, sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, work‐related factors, imaging‐detected herniation characteristics, and baseline pain bothersomeness.Main Outcome MeasurementsLeg pain and LBP bothersomeness were assessed by the use of a 0‐6 numerical scale at up to 4 years of follow‐up. For individuals with initial resolution of leg pain, we defined recurrent leg pain as having leg pain, receiving lumbar epidural steroid injections, or undergoing lumbar surgery subsequent to initial leg pain resolution. We calculated cumulative risks of recurrence by using Kaplan‐Meier survival plots and examined predictors of recurrence using Cox proportional hazards models. We used similar definitions for LBP recurrence.ResultsOne‐ and 3‐year cumulative recurrence risks were 23% and 51% for leg pain, and 28% and 70% for LBP, respectively. Early leg pain resolution did not predict future leg pain recurrence. Complete leg pain resolution (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 0.47, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.31‐0.72) and posterolateral herniation location (aHR 0.61; 95% CI 0.39‐0.97) predicted a lower risk of leg pain recurrence, and joint problems (aHR 1.89; 95% CI 1.16‐3.05) and smoking (aHR 1.81; 95% CI 1.07‐3.05) predicted a greater risk of leg pain recurrence. For participants with complete initial resolution of pain, recurrence risks at 1 and 3 years were 16% and 41% for leg pain and 24% and 59% for LBP, respectively.ConclusionsRecurrence of pain is common after unstructured, usual nonsurgical care for LDH. These risk estimates depend on the specific definitions applied, and the predictors identified require replication in future studies.
Low-income fathers’ speech to toddlers during book reading versus toy play
Authors: SALO VIRGINIA C. , ROWE MEREDITH L. , LEECH KATHRYN A. , CABRERA NATASHA J. 
Published: November 2015

AbstractFathers’ child-directed speech across two contexts was examined. Father–child dyads from sixty-nine low-income families were videotaped interacting during book reading and toy play when children were 2;0. Fathers used more diverse vocabulary and asked more questions during book reading while their mean length of utterance was longer during toy play. Variation in these specific characteristics of fathers’ speech that differed across contexts was also positively associated with child vocabulary skill measured on the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory. Results are discussed in terms of how different contexts elicit specific qualities of child-directed speech that may promote language use and development.
Bayesian evidence synthesis to estimate HIV prevalence in men who have sex with men in Poland at the end of 2009
Authors: ROSINSKA M. , GWIAZDA P. , DE ANGELIS D. , PRESANIS A. M. 
Published: November 2015

SUMMARYHIV spread in men who have sex with men (MSM) is an increasing problem in Poland. Despite the existence of a surveillance system, there is no direct evidence to allow estimation of HIV prevalence and the proportion undiagnosed in MSM. We extracted data on HIV and the MSM population in Poland, including case-based surveillance data, diagnostic testing prevalence data and behavioural data relating to self-reported prior diagnosis, stratified by age (⩽35, >35 years) and region (Mazowieckie including the capital city of Warsaw; other regions). They were integrated into one model based on a Bayesian evidence synthesis approach. The posterior distributions for HIV prevalence and the undiagnosed fraction were estimated by Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods. To improve the model fit we repeated the analysis, introducing bias parameters to account for potential lack of representativeness in data. By placing additional constraints on bias parameters we obtained precisely identified estimates. This family of models indicates a high undiagnosed fraction [68·3%, 95% credibility interval (CrI) 53·9–76·1] and overall low prevalence (2·3%, 95% CrI 1·4–4·1) of HIV in MSM. Additional data are necessary in order to produce more robust epidemiological estimates. More effort is urgently needed to ensure timely diagnosis of HIV in Poland.
Length of stay an important mediator of hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: WONG J. G. , CHEN M. I. , WIN M. K. , NG P. Y. , CHOW A. 
Published: November 2015

SUMMARYHospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) is becoming increasingly established in Asian hospitals. The primary aim of this study was to decompose the risk factors for HA-MRSA based on conceptual clinical pathways. The secondary aim was to show the amount of effect attributable to antibiotic exposure and total length of stay before outcome (LBO) so that institutions can manage at-risk patients accordingly. A case-control study consisting of 1200 inpatients was conducted in a large tertiary hospital in Singapore between January and December 2006. Results from the generalized structural equation model (GSEM) show that LBO [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 14·9, 95% confidence interval (CI) 8·7–25·5], prior hospitalization (aOR 6·2, 95% CI 3·3–11·5), and cumulative antibiotic exposure (aOR 3·5, 95% CI 2·3–5·3), directly affected HA-MRSA acquisition. LBO accounted for the majority of the effects due to age (100%), immunosuppression (67%), and surgery (96%), and to a lesser extent for male gender (22%). Our model enabled us to account and quantify effects of intermediaries. LBO was found to be an important mediator of age, immunosuppression and surgery on MRSA infection. Traditional regression approaches will not only give different conclusions but also underestimate the effects. Hospitals should minimize the hospital stay when possible to reduce the risk of MRSA.
A relay strategy for the mercury (II) chemodosimeter with ultra-sensitivity as test strips
Authors: Ruan Zhijun , Li Conggang , Li Jian-Rong , Qin Jingui , Li Zhen 
Published: November 2015

AbstractA relay strategy has been proposed to design a new Hg2+ chemodosimeter (TPE-S), by coupling Hg2+-promoted deprotection reaction with ketone-enol isomerization, realizing the multistage amplifying effect. Changes in both of color and fluorescence could occur immediately and TPE-S displayed high selectivity for Hg2+, other metal ions (Ag+, Fe3+, Cu2+, Pb2+, Co2+, Cr3+, Al3+, Cd2+, Mg2+, Mn2+, Ba2+, Fe2+, Ca2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Li+, K+ and Na+) gave nearly no disturbance to the sensing process. When fabricated as test strips similar to pH-indicator papers, immediate color change from colorless to purple could be visually observed by naked-eyes without the aid of any additional equipment, with the detection limit as low as 1 × 10−7 M (Hg2+ in aqueous solution). Due to its easy synthesis, high selectivity and sensitivity, combined with the portable test strips, TPE-S could be developed as a convenient and cost-effective tool for the detection of Hg2+ in on-site inspections.