bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Social Movement Scenes: Place‐Based Politics and Everyday Resistance
Authors: Creasap Kimberly 
Published: January 2012

AbstractSociologists Darcy Leach and Sebastian Haunss coined the term “social movement scene” to refer to people “who share a common identity and a common set of subcultural or countercultural beliefs, values, norms” and the network of physical places they frequent. Leach and Haunss explain the numerous ways in which scenes can benefit social movements (e.g. as pools of mobilization or as places for cultural experimentation) and that scenes are places where resistance happens. I propose that thinking of a scene as a process is more useful than thinking of it as a stable context where political activity happens. Scenes are the products of urban protests, such as squatting; rituals, such as protest and music; and the activities of everyday life. Drawing on research from sociologists, geographers, historians, and cultural studies scholars, I discuss social movement scenes on both the political left and right in terms of their spatial, symbolic, and relational dimensions.
Embodied Heterosexual Masculinities, Part 2: Foregrounding Men’s Health and Emotions
Authors: Robertson Steve , Monaghan Lee F. 
Published: January 2012

AbstractThis paper extends our previous discussion on embodied heterosexual masculinities, men’s emotional lives and health (Monaghan and Robertson 2012). First, we foreground writings on men’s health within and outside of heterosexual relationships given the interrelations between masculinities and other structures (e.g. the political economy). Second, we critically consider writings on masculinities, male bodies and emotions in a relational context. In conclusion, we underscore the need for future research. Such research would foreground men’s corporeal meanings, practices and relations while also critiquing global neoliberalisation, a pernicious process that impacts everyday lives within and beyond heterosexual configurations of body‐reflexive practice.
Embodied Heterosexual Masculinities, Part 1: Confluent Intimacies, Emotions and Health
Authors: Monaghan Lee F. , Robertson Steve 
Published: January 2012

AbstractThis and an accompanying article (Robertson and Monaghan 2012) constitute a developmental ‘think piece’ on embodied heterosexual masculinities, emotions and health. After highlighting the imbrications of heterosexual intimacy, hegemonic masculinity and health – alongside a note on the relevance and limitations of existing literature – our discussion includes: a critical acknowledgement of (different) feminist scholarship and queer theory; reflections on the ‘pure relationship’ and ‘confluent’ or ‘liquid love’; the ‘individualisation thesis’ and the rise of ‘abstract knowledge’; the separation of love from sex as a possible masculine ruse; corporeality, eroticism and the rationalisation of sex. In conclusion, we underscore the need for more research on embodied masculinities, heterosexualities and emotions.
Evidence that convergence rather than accommodation controls intermittent distance exotropia
Authors: Horwood Anna M. , Riddell Patricia M. 
Published: January 2012

Abstract.Purpose:  This study considered whether vergence drives accommodation or accommodation drives vergence during the control of distance exotropia for near fixation. High accommodative convergence to accommodation (AC/A) ratios are often used to explain this control, but the role of convergence to drive accommodation (the CA/C relationship) is rarely considered. Atypical CA/C characteristics could equally, or better, explain common clinical findings.Methods:  Nineteen distance exotropes, aged 4–11 years, were compared while controlling their deviation with 27 non‐exotropic controls aged 5–9 years. Simultaneous vergence and accommodation responses were measured to a range of targets incorporating different combinations of blur, disparity and looming cues at four fixation distances between 2 m and 33 cm. Stimulus and response AC/A and CA/C ratios were calculated.Results:  Accommodation responses for near targets (p = 0.017) and response gains (p = 0.026) were greater in the exotropes than in the controls. Despite higher clinical stimulus AC/A ratios, the distance exotropes showed lower laboratory response AC/A ratios (p = 0.02), but significantly higher CA/C ratios (p = 0.02). All the exotropes, whether the angle changed most with lenses (‘controlled by accommodation’) or on occlusion (‘controlled by fusion’), used binocular disparity not blur as their main cue to target distance.Conclusions:  Increased vergence demand to control intermittent distance exotropia for near also drives significantly more accommodation. Minus lens therapy is more likely to act by correcting overaccommodation driven by controlling convergence, rather than by inducing blur‐driven vergence. The use of convergence as a major drive to accommodation explains many clinical characteristics of distance exotropia, including apparently high near stimulus AC/A ratios.
Transplantation of human embryonic stem cells onto a partially wounded human cornea in vitro
Authors: Hanson Charles , Hardarson Thorir , Ellerström Catharina , Nordberg Markus , Caisander Gunilla , Rao Mahendra , Hyllner Johan , Stenevi Ulf 
Published: January 2012

Abstract.Purpose:  The aim of this study was to investigate whether cells originating from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) could be successfully transplanted onto a partially wounded human cornea. A second aim was to study the ability of the transplanted cells to differentiate into corneal epithelial‐like cells.Methods:  Spontaneously, differentiated hESCs were transplanted onto a human corneal button (without limbus) with the epithelial layer partially removed. The cells were cultured on Bowman’s membrane for up to 9 days, and the culture dynamics documented in a time‐lapse system. As the transplanted cells originated from a genetically engineered hESC line, they all expressed green fluorescent protein, which facilitated their identification during the culture experiments, tissue preparation and analysis. To detect any differentiation into human corneal epithelial‐like cells, we analysed the transplanted cells by immunohistochemistry using antibodies specific for CK3, CK15 and PAX6.Results:  The transplanted cells established and expanded on Bowman’s membrane, forming a 1–4 cell layer surrounded by host corneal epithelial cells. Expression of the corneal marker PAX6 appeared 3 days after transplantation, and after 6 days, the cells were expressing both PAX6 and CK3.Conclusion:  This shows that it is possible to transplant cells originating from hESCs onto Bowman’s membrane with the epithelial layer partially removed and to get these cells to establish, grow and differentiate into corneal epithelial‐like cells in vitro.
Hybrid NOTES colectomy for right‐sided colonic tumors
Authors: Cheung TPP , Cheung HYS , Ng LWC , Chung CCC , Li MKW 
Published: January 2012

AbstractIntroductionGiven the limitation of surgical access and instrumentation, pure NOTES technique currently appears challenging for colorectal surgery. As such, we would like to determine the technical feasibility and clinical results of hybrid NOTES right hemicolectomy with transrectal extraction of specimen.Materials and Surgical TechniqueAfter the right‐sided colon was fully mobilized and vessels ligated, bowel resection and intracorporeal side‐to‐side ileocolic anastomosis were performed with endostaplers. The Transanal Endoscopic Operations device was inserted transanally. The resected specimen was removed via the Transanal Endoscopic Operations device through an enterotomy made over the anterior wall of the upper rectum.DiscussionThe operation was performed on a 42‐year‐old woman and lasted 120 minutes; blood loss was 30 mL. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged on postoperative day 5. The median pain score was 2 (range, 2–3). Our preliminary experience shows that hybrid NOTES right hemicolectomy is safe and feasible. The technique eliminates the need for mini‐laparotomy in patients undergoing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy, and it offers promise in this era of minimally invasive surgery.
Coexistent dermoid cysts of the pouch of the Douglas and ovary resected by laparoscopy
Authors: Tokunaga M , Seta M , Yamada M , Nishio M , Yamamoto K , Koyasu Y 
Published: January 2012

AbstractDermoid cysts of the ovary are one of the most common ovarian neoplasms, but parasitic dermoid cysts as well as coexistent dermoid cysts are unusual. Almost all reports of coexistent dermoid cysts involve the omentum and ovary, but our case involved the pouch of Douglas and ovary. We managed this case by laparoscopy.
Laparoscopic resection of a retroperitoneal schwannoma
Authors: Asakage N 
Published: January 2012

AbstractHerein is a report of a case of a 34‐year‐old man whose chief complaint was right lower abdominal pain. He was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. Additionally, an abdominal CT scan found retroperitoneal tumor approximately 5 cm in size, with an imaging effect, located adjacent to the dorsal side of the inferior vena cava. For this suspected neurogenic tumor, laparoscopic appendectomy and retroperitoneal tumorectomy were performed after conservative treatment of appendicitis. The retroperitoneal tumor was 5.5 × 3.5 cm in size, had a capsule, smooth surface and soft elasticity, and the divided face was solid white. The histopathological work‐up revealed that the tumor was a benign mixed‐type schwannoma, in which spindle cells were arranged. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful, and he was discharged from the hospital 7 days after the surgery. In general, retroperitoneal schwannoma is not associated with any symptoms, so it is often discovered accidentally, as in this case. The appropriate treatment for the condition is surgical resection of the tumor including the capsule. However, the use of laparoscopic surgery has been reported in recent years. Although the majority of the cases are benign, there have been some reports of local recurrence. As such, this case will required careful follow‐ups.
Transumbilical laparoscopic surgery using GelPort through an umbilical zigzag skin incision
Authors: Hachisuka T , Kinoshita T , Yamakawa T , Kurata N , Tsutsuyama M , Umeda S , Tokunaga S , Yarita A , Shibata M , Shimizu D , Shikano T , Hattori K , Mori T , Shinohara M , Miyauchi M 
Published: January 2012

AbstractIntroductionWe report herein a new method of transumbilical laparoscopic surgery using a GelPort through an umbilical zigzag skin incision. The method involves collaborating with plastic surgeons to ensure the procedure was minimally invasive.Materials and Surgical TechniqueAfter marking a zigzag skin incision in the umbilical region, the skin was incised along this line. Then, a GelPort double‐ring wound retractor was inserted through the incision, which enlarged the diameter of the fascial opening to 6 cm. The Gelport was latched on the wound retractor ring, following the inflation of the pneumoperitoneum by CO
2. One or more additional ports were inserted as necessary. All operations were performed in the standard fashion. The specimen was easily extracted from the abdomen through the umbilical incision, and anastomosis was performed. Using the above method, we performed the following procedures: one total gastrectomy, one distal gastrectomy, three gastric local resections, five right hemicolectomies, two high anterior resections, three cholecystectomies, and seven transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasties. All cases were accomplished without any complications using this method. The wounds of the umbilical region were almost “scarless” in all cases.DiscussionWe developed an umbilical zigzag skin incision technique to perform abdominal laparoscopic operations using a GelPort, with a minimal number of skin incisions. We consider that our method reduces the technical difficulties associated with laparoscopic surgery and maintains cosmesis.
Stomach hanging technique using gauze during laparoscopic gastrectomy
Authors: Kong SH , Suh YS , Han DS , Lee HJ , Kim HH , Yang HK 
Published: January 2012

AbstractIntroductionLifting the stomach using laparoscopic instruments during laparoscopic gastrectomy is difficult and increases the risk of crushing the tumor. In this study, we present a stomach hanging technique using gauze pieces that reduces the risk to the tumor.Materials and Surgical TechniqueAfter a partial omentectomy and the opening of the lesser sac, the antrum was wrapped with a 15–20‐cm gauze piece. Next, a straight needle with 2‐0 monofilament suture material pierced the abdominal cavity through the right subcostal area on the mid‐clavicular line, and the gauze was then sutured twice in a figure of eight manner. The needle was removed percutaneously through the right middle quadrant of the abdomen. Another suture was applied to wrap the left side of the stomach. The stomach was easily lifted and positioned by pulling the four suture strings in different directions. After the suture materials were fastened to the abdominal wall using hemostat forceps, the surgical field was sufficiently exposed, facilitating lymph node dissection on the superior surface of the pancreas. This method freed the assistant from holding the stomach and enabled this individual to assist the operation in other ways.DiscussionThis stomach lifting technique using gauze is a good option for exposing the surgical field, enables the assistant to perform other tasks, and reduces the risk of crushing the tumor during laparoscopic gastrectomy.
Investigating oral health‐related quality of life and self‐perceived satisfaction with partial dentures
Authors: Abuzar Menaka A. , Kahwagi Esperance , Yamakawa Takeshi 
Published: January 2012

AbstractAim:  To investigate the prevalence and severity of oral health‐related quality of life in patients treated with removable partial dentures at a publicly‐funded dental hospital. The association between patients’ demographic profiles, denture‐related, variables and oral health‐related quality of life was also investigated.Methods:  A questionnaire was designed to investigate the use and satisfaction of removable partial dentures, and oral health‐related quality of life of removable partial denture wearers using the Oral Health Impact Profile‐14. The questionnaire was administered to 740 randomly‐selected patients who received removable partial dentures during 2005–2008. The response rate was 31.35%. Non‐parametric tests and a logistic regression model were used to analyze the association between denture‐related variables and oral health‐related quality of life. A question on symptoms unrelated to dentures was also analyzed.Results:  The Oral Health Impact Profile‐14 prevalence calculated was 43.1%. The removable partial denture experience and frequency of use was inversely associated with Oral Health Impact Profile‐14 scores. Metal‐based removable partial dentures were associated with lower Oral Health Impact Profile prevalence and severity scores. No significant association was found between demographic profile, circumstance for provision of removable partial dentures and Oral Health Impact Profile‐14 score.Conclusion:  The participants of this study indicated that perceived denture performance, removable partial dentures material, experience, and frequency of use are associated with oral health‐related quality of life.
The subcellular distribution of (±)-2,3-dehydroemetine and (−)- emetine in rat liver and changes in hepatic lipid content after treatment of rats with (±)-2,3-dehydroemetine
Authors: Miller H H , Jondorf W R 
Published: January 2012

Abstract
Treatment of female rats with (±)-2,3-dehydroemetine leads to increases in the total lipid content of their livers, without affecting phospholipid content appreciably. The subcellular distribution of (±)-2,3-dehydroemetine or (−)-emetine in the livers of rats pretreated with these drugs, shows that each compound is associated with the mitochondria rather than the microsomal fraction or the cell sap.
The effect of a range of Triton non-ionic surfactants on rodent ovaries
Authors: Goldhammer Helen , McManus W R , Osborn R A 
Published: January 2012

Abstract
Cysts developing on rodent ovaries after the Triton series of non-ionic surfactants have been fed to or applied topically to the animals are subcapsular and associated with obstruction of the ostium. The ability of Triton X-100 to produce subcapsular cysts after being fed to animals has been confirmed but the mechanism by which it does so remains obscure.
Anti-inflammatory properties of a series of phenyl- and phenoxy-alkanoic acids
Authors: Drain D J , Daly M J , Davy B , Horlington M , Howes J G B , Scruton J M , Selway R A 
Published: January 2012

Abstract
Some o-benzamidophenoxyacetic, phenylalkanoic and phenoxyalkanoic acids have been synthesized. Anti-inflammatory activity was measured by the phenylbenzoquinone writhing test in mice and the rat foot oedema test. Meta- and para-substitutions in the benzamido-ring, promoting lipid solubility, enhanced the potency, whereas substitution with polar groups reduced it. Further phenylring substitution in the 2-(3,4-dichlorobenzamido)phenoxyacetic acids only slightly affected the potency. Side-chain modifications did not increase the activity on the three substituted phenoxyacetic acids chosen. Two phenylpropionic acids showed a good order of activity but the respective cinnamic acids were virtually inactive. From the investigations 2-(3,4-dichlorobenzamido)phenoxyacetic acid (SNR. 1804) was selected for further studies is now undergoing clinical evaluation.
Evaluation of Coccidioides Antigen Detection in Dogs with Coccidioidomycosis
Authors: Kirsch Emily J. , Greene Russell T. , Prahl Annalisa , Rubin Stanley I. , Sykes Jane E. , Durkin Michelle M. , Wheat Lawrence J. 
Published: January 2012

ABSTRACTAntigen detection has been reported to be a promising method for rapid diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis in humans.Coccidioidesantigen detection has not been previously reported in dogs with coccidioidomycosis and was evaluated in 60 cases diagnosed based on detection of anti-Coccidioidesantibodies at titers of 1:16 or more in serum. Controls included dogs with presumed histoplasmosis or blastomycosis, other fungal infections, or nonfungal diseases and healthy dogs. Urine and serum specimens were tested using an enzyme immunoassay forCoccidioidesgalactomannan antigen. Antibody testing was performed at commercial veterinary reference laboratories. Antigen was detected in urine or serum of 12 of 60 (20.0%), urine only in 2 of 57 (3.5%), and serum only in 11 of 58 (19.0%) dogs with coccidioidomycosis. Antigen was detected in the urine of 3 of 43 (7.0%) and serum of 1 of 37 (2.7%) dogs with histoplasmosis or blastomycosis but not in 13 dogs with other fungal infections (serum, 9; urine, 13), 41 dogs with nonfungal diseases (urine, 41; serum, 18), or healthy dogs (serum, 21; urine, 21). Detection of antigen was an insensitive method for diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis in dogs in which the diagnosis was based primarily upon detection of antibodies at titers of 1:16 or higher, and the highest sensitivity was in serum.
Human Papillomavirus Antibody Reference Reagents for Use in Postvaccination Surveillance Serology
Authors: Bissett Sara L. , Wilkinson Dianna , Tettmar Kate I. , Jones Nicky , Stanford Elaine , Panicker Gitika , Faust Helena , Borrow Ray , Soldan Kate , Unger Elizabeth R. , Dillner Joakim , Minor Philip , Beddows Simon 
Published: January 2012

ABSTRACTSuitably controlled serosurveillance surveys are essential for evaluating human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization programs. A panel of plasma samples from 18-year-old females was assembled, the majority of the samples being from recipients of the bivalent HPV vaccine. Antibody specificities were evaluated by three independent laboratories, and 3 pools that displayed no antibodies to any HPV type tested or intermediate or high levels of antibody to HPV16, HPV18, HPV31, and HPV45 were created. These pools will be useful as control reagents for HPV serology.
Evaluation of Processing Methods To Equitably Aliquot Sputa for Mycobacterial Testing
Authors: Hadad David Jamil , Morais Carlos Gustavo Vieira , Vinhas Solange A. , Fennelly Kevin P. , Dietze Reynaldo , Nascimento Cristina Paula , Palaci Moises 
Published: January 2012

ABSTRACT

We compared bacillary loads after splitting sputum specimens by chemical (
N
-acetyl-
l
-cysteine [NALC]) and mechanical homogenization by vortexing with sterile glass beads. NALC and vortexing with glass beads were equally effective at homogenizing sputum specimens, resulting in an equal distribution of tubercle bacilli in the aliquots.
Evidence of Uncultivated Bacteria in the Adult Female Bladder
Authors: Wolfe Alan J. , Toh Evelyn , Shibata Noriko , Rong Ruichen , Kenton Kimberly , FitzGerald MaryPat , Mueller Elizabeth R. , Schreckenberger Paul , Dong Qunfeng , Nelson David E. , Brubaker Linda 
Published: January 2012

ABSTRACT
Clinical urine specimens are usually considered to be sterile when they do not yield uropathogens using standard clinical cultivation procedures. Our aim was to test if the adult female bladder might contain bacteria that are not identified by these routine procedures. An additional aim was to identify and recommend the appropriate urine collection method for the study of bacterial communities in the female bladder. Consenting participants who were free of known urinary tract infection provided urine samples by voided, transurethral, and/or suprapubic collection methods. The presence of bacteria in these samples was assessed by bacterial culture, light microscopy, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Bacteria that are not or cannot be routinely cultivated (hereinafter called uncultivated bacteria) were common in voided urine, urine collected by transurethral catheter (TUC), and urine collected by suprapubic aspirate (SPA), regardless of whether the subjects had urinary symptoms. Voided urine samples contained mixtures of urinary and genital tract bacteria. Communities identified in parallel urine samples collected by TUC and SPA were similar. Uncultivated bacteria are clearly present in the bladders of some women. It remains unclear if these bacteria are viable and/or if their presence is relevant to idiopathic urinary tract conditions.