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A hierarchical occupancy network with multi‐height attention for vision‐centric 3D occupancy prediction
Authors: Li Can , Gao Zhi , Lin Zhipeng , Ye Tonghui , Li Ziyao 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe precise geometric representation and ability to handle long‐tail targets have led to the increasing attention towards vision‐centric 3D occupancy prediction, which models the real world as a voxel‐wise model solely through visual inputs. Despite some notable achievements in this field, many prior or concurrent approaches simply adapt existing spatial cross‐attention (SCA) as their 2D–3D transformation module, which may lead to informative coupling or compromise the global receptive field along the height dimension. To overcome these limitations, we propose a hierarchical occupancy (HierOcc) network featuring our innovative height‐aware cross‐attention (HACA) and hierarchical self‐attention (HSA) as its core modules to achieve enhanced precision and completeness in 3D occupancy prediction. The former module enables 2D–3D transformation, while the latter promotes voxels’ intercommunication. The key insight behind both modules is our multi‐height attention mechanism which ensures each attention head corresponds explicitly to a specific height, thereby decoupling height information while maintaining global attention across the height dimension. Extensive experiments show that our method brings significant improvements compared to baseline and surpasses all concurrent methods, demonstrating its superiority.
Impacts of pathogen strain and barley cultivar on Fusarium head blight in barley and during malting
Authors: Jayathissa Anuradha U. , Tucker James R. , Badea Ana , Fernando W. G. Dilantha , Bakker Matthew G. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractFusarium head blight (FHB) is a devastating disease in barley, causing significant losses for the malting and brewing industries. We hypothesized that the variation observed in Fusarium‐related issues during malting may be partially attributable to differences among Fusarium graminearum strains. Field trials in 2019–2021 used barley cultivars with different FHB resistance: Newdale (intermediate) and AAC Goldman (moderately resistant). Barley plants were grown under disease‐conducive conditions, and plots were inoculated with conidial suspensions of each of seven different F. graminearum monoclonal isolates plus a noninoculated control. Disease severity (as a percentage of symptomatic spikelets) significantly differed among years (2020 > 2019 > 2021). F. graminearum density in barley varied significantly across years (2019 > 2021 > 2020). Pathogen strain identity and cultivar (Newdale > AAC Goldman) had significant effects on F. graminearum density in barley grain. The harvested barley was micromalted. The deoxynivalenol (DON) content in barley and malt significantly differed among years and cultivars, with the highest levels in 2019 and in Newdale. Pathogen strain identity significantly influenced DON content in barley and malt. F. graminearum density in malt showed significant variation among years (2021 > 2019 > 2020) and was influenced by the pathogen strain identity, while cultivar did not significantly affect F. graminearum density in malt. Gushing varied significantly across years but was not affected by cultivar or pathogen strain identity and was independent of F. graminearum density. Our finding that F. graminearum strain identity altered impact in barley grain and malt may explain the variability of FHB impacts.
Perception of Surroundings: Materiality and Affect in the Russian Kustar Arts Revival
Authors: McQuillen Colleen 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAbramtsevo and Talashkino are well known for their handicraft workshops that participated in the revival of Russian folk arts known as kustarnichestvo at the turn of the last century. Typically examined in terms of its stylistic progenitors or as a manifestation of Russia’s nationalist politics, kustarnichestvo can also offer unique insights into how craftspeople and consumers related to their natural and built environments. This article examines the materiality of kustar art objects from two perspectives: first, it turns to forests and woodlands as a source of natural resources and ornamental inspiration; then it tackles narratives about how the resulting neo‐Russian style interiors produced a distinctive kind of affect in their beholders. By showing how human subjects understood themselves to be enmeshed in natural and affective ecologies at the fin de siècle, it argues that a movement thoroughly grounded in materialist concerns paradoxically gave rise to a new understanding of the perceiving subject’s affective experience.
High‐intensity interval training and cardiorespiratory fitness in adults: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta‐analyses
Authors: Poon Eric Tsz‐Chun , Li Hong‐Yat , Gibala Martin J. , Wong Stephen Heung‐Sang , Ho Robin Sze‐Tak 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackgroundHigh‐intensity interval training (HIIT) is characterized by repeated bouts of relatively intense exercise interspersed with recovery periods. Previous studies have evaluated this exercise strategy with various population subgroups, regimens, and comparator groups, limiting the generalizability of findings. We performed a novel umbrella review to generate an up‐to‐date synthesis of the available evidence regarding the effect of HIIT on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adults as compared to non‐exercise control and traditional continuous forms of exercise such as moderate‐intensity continuous training (MICT).MethodsAn umbrella review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Overviews of Reviews guideline. Seven databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database, CINAHL, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science) were searched until February 2024. Systematic reviews with meta‐analyses comparing HIIT and active/non‐active control conditions were included. Literature search, data extraction, and methodological quality assessment (AMSTAR‐2) were conducted independently by two reviewers.ResultsTwenty‐four systematic reviews with meta‐analyses, representing 429 primary studies and 12 967 unique participants, met the inclusion criteria. Most of the systematic reviews received moderate‐to‐critically low AMSTAR‐2 scores. The data showed that HIIT, including the particularly intense variant “sprint interval training” (SIT), significantly increases CRF in adults compared to non‐exercise control (standardized mean difference [SMD]: 0.28 to 4.31; weighted mean difference [WMD]: 3.25 to 5.5 mL/kg/min) and MICT (SMD: 0.18 to 0.99; WMD: 0.52 to 3.76 mL/kg/min). This effect was consistently observed across specific groups of individuals (e.g., apparently healthy adults, individuals with overweight/obesity, older adults, and high‐level athletes) and HIIT modalities (e.g., low‐volume HIIT, whole‐body HIIT, home‐based HIIT, aquatic HIIT, and short SIT).ConclusionExisting evidence from systematic reviews consistently supports the effect of HIIT on enhancing CRF in adults when compared to non‐exercise control and MICT. Our findings offer a comprehensive basis that may potentially contribute to informing physical activity guidelines aimed at improving CRF in the general population.
Setting the stage for successful inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder: Supports to generate and process mathematical language
Authors: Cox Sarah K. , Hughes Elizabeth 
Published: May 2024

AbstractStudents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are included in the general education classroom more often than ever before. Despite mathematical strengths and early success, these students experience poor outcomes (academic and employment) compared to their typically developing peers. The language of mathematics increases in complexity, use, and expectations as students age. To facilitate the development of mathematical proficiency for students with ASD, teachers can incorporate instructional strategies to support language processing and use in mathematics. This manuscript provides practical advice for teachers who want to support math language for students with ASD in the general education environment including (a) the importance of these supports, (b) specific recommendations, (c) visual and descriptive examples, and (d) additional resources.
Utilization of Hepatitis B viremic donors (NAT+) leads to improved kidney transplant access for older adult recipients with little to no wait time
Authors: Lopez‐Soler Reynold I. , Joyce Cara , Cotiguala Laura , Aguirre Oswaldo , Samra Manpreet , Trotter Chrsitine , Zingraf Geraldine , Sorensen Jeffrey , Sodhi Rupinder , Thorndyke Anne 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackgroundThough the use of Hepatitis B viremic (HBV) donor kidneys may be a safe alternative to improve access to transplantation, there has not been wide acceptance of this practice. In this study, we determined the safety and effectiveness of HBV NAT (+) donor kidneys in a protocolized manner in an older adult population.MethodsOver a 3‐year period, 16 decreased donor kidney transplants were performed with HBV NAT+ kidneys. Recipients of HBV NAT+ kidneys were treated with entecavir started pre‐operatively and continued for 52 weeks.ResultsHBV NAT+ kidneys were preferentially used in older (68 ± 5 vs. 64 ± 9 years; p = .01) recipients with less dialysis time (93.8% < 5 years vs. 67% <5 years; p = .03). In this cohort, 3/16 had detectable HBV PCR 1‐week post‐transplant, but all were negative at 9‐ and 12‐months. Calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was slightly decreased 12‐months post‐transplant. Post‐transplant outcomes in an age‐matched cohort showed no difference in rates of delayed graft function, readmission within 30 days, and graft loss or death within 6 months of transplant (p > .05).ConclusionTransplants with HBV NAT+ donor kidneys in a pre‐emptive treatment protocol allow for increased safe access to transplantation in older adult recipients with little or no dialysis time.
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Infective endocarditis is rare in patients with hematologic malignancy and neutropenia
Authors: Scolarici Michael J. , Berman Leigh R. , Callander Natalie , Smith Jeannina , Saddler Christopher 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackgroundInfective endocarditis (IE) is a serious complication of bloodstream infections (BSIs) that occurs at variable rates depending on the pathogen and clinical setting. There is a paucity of data describing the risk of IE in patients with hematologic malignancy who develop bacteremia while neutropenic.MethodsAdult patients on the hematology ward from January 2018 to December 2020 with hematologic malignancy and bacteremia were evaluated retrospectively for endocarditis by applying the 2023 Duke‐ISCVID criteria. Charts of possible cases were evaluated 90 days after the initial BSI for new infectious complications that could indicate missed IE. Descriptive statistics compared patients admitted for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) to those admitted for alternative reasons (non‐HSCT).ResultsAmong the 1005 positive blood cultures initially identified, there were 66 episodes in 65 patients with hematologic malignancy and at least grade 3 neutropenia for a mean duration of 11.4 days during their admission. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was performed in 34.8% of BSIs, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in 6.1%. There were no new infectious complications in possible cases 90 days after their initial BSI. No cases of endocarditis were identified.ConclusionsEndocarditis is rare amongst patients with hematologic malignancy, bacteremia, and neutropenia, and no cases were identified in this cohort. The use of routine TTE in this setting seems unwarranted, and the addition of TEE is unlikely to improve patient‐centered outcomes.
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In planta imaging of pyridine nucleotides using second‐generation fluorescent protein biosensors
Authors: Lim Shey‐Li , Liu Jinhong , Dupouy Gilles , Singh Gaurav , Baudrey Stéphanie , Yang Lang , Zhong Jia Yi , Chabouté Marie‐Edith , Lim Boon Leong 
Published: May 2024

SUMMARYRedox changes of pyridine nucleotides in cellular compartments are highly dynamic and their equilibria are under the influence of various reducing and oxidizing reactions. To obtain spatiotemporal data on pyridine nucleotides in living plant cells, typical biochemical approaches require cell destruction. To date, genetically encoded fluorescent biosensors are considered to be the best option to bridge the existing technology gap, as they provide a fast, accurate, and real‐time readout. However, the existing pyridine nucleotides genetically encoded fluorescent biosensors are either sensitive to pH change or slow in dissociation rate. Herein, we employed the biosensors which generate readouts that are pH stable for in planta measurement of NADH/NAD+ ratio and NADPH level. We generated transgenic Arabidopsis lines that express these biosensors in plastid stroma and cytosol of whole plants and pollen tubes under the control of CaMV 35S and LAT52 promoters, respectively. These transgenic biosensor lines allow us to monitor real‐time dynamic changes in NADH/NAD+ ratio and NADPH level in the plastids and cytosol of various plant tissues, including pollen tubes, root hairs, and mesophyll cells, using a variety of fluorescent instruments. We anticipate that these valuable transgenic lines may allow improvements in plant redox biology studies.
MORN motif‐containing protein OsMORN1 and OsMORN2 are crucial for rice pollen viability and cold tolerance
Authors: Han Jiajun , Yang Xiaoying , Cai Yibei , Qiao Fengpei , Tao Ji , Zhu Xiaobo , Mou Qingshan , An Jianyu , Hu Jin , Li Zhan , Guan Yajing 
Published: May 2024

SUMMARYThe pollen viability directly affects the pollination process and the ultimate grain yield of rice. Here, we identified that the MORN motif‐containing proteins, OsMORN1 and OsMORN2, had a crucial role in maintaining pollen fertility. Compared with the wild type (WT), the pollen viability of the osmorn1 and osmorn2 mutants was reduced, and pollen germination was abnormal, resulting in significantly lower spikelet fertility, seed‐setting rate, and grain yield per plant. Further investigation revealed that OsMORN1 was localized to the Golgi apparatus and lipid droplets. Lipids associated with pollen viability underwent alterations in osmorn mutants, such as the diacylglyceride (18:3_18:3) was 5.1‐fold higher and digalactosyldiacylglycerol (18:2_18:2) was 5.2‐fold lower in osmorn1, while the triacylglycerol (TG) (16:0_18:2_18:3) was 8.3‐fold higher and TG (16:0_18:1_18:3) was 8.5‐fold lower in osmorn2 than those in WT. Furthermore, the OsMORN1/2 was found to be associated with rice cold tolerance, as osmorn1 and osmorn2 mutants were more sensitive to chilling stress than WT. The mutants displayed increased hydrogen peroxide accumulation, reduced antioxidant enzyme activities, elevated malondialdehyde content, and a significantly decreased seedling survival rate. Lipidomics analysis revealed distinct alterations in lipids under low temperature, highlighting significant changes in TG (18:2_18:3_18:3) and TG (18:4_18:2_18:2) in osmorn1, TG (16:0_18:2_18:2) and PI (17:2_18:3) in osmorn2 compared to the WT. Therefore, it suggested that OsMORN1 and OsMORN2 regulate both pollen viability and cold tolerance through maintaining lipid homeostasis.
Restricted responses of AcMYB68 and AcERF74/75 enhanced waterlogging tolerance in kiwifruit
Authors: Chen Yue , Su Wen‐yue , Ren Chun‐jiang , Lin Yi‐lai , Wang Wen‐qiu , Zhang Hui‐qin , Yin Xue‐ren , Liu Xiao‐fen 
Published: May 2024

SUMMARYMost of kiwifruit cultivars (e.g. Actinidia chinensis cv. Donghong, “DH”) were sensitive to waterlogging, thus, waterlogging resistant rootstocks (e.g. Actinidia valvata Dunn, “Dunn”) were widely used for kiwifruit industry. Those different species provided ideal materials to understand the waterlogging responses in kiwifruit. Compared to the weaken growth and root activities in “DH”, “Dunn” maintained the relative high root activities under the prolonged waterlogging. Based on comparative analysis, transcript levels of pyruvate decarboxylase (PDCs) and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADHs) showed significantly difference between these two species. Both PDCs and ADHs had been significantly increased by waterlogging in “DH”, while they were only limitedly triggered by 2 days stress and subsided during the prolonged waterlogging in “Dunn”. Thus, 19 differentially expressed transcript factors (DETFs) had been isolated using weighted gene co‐expression network analysis combined with transcriptomics and transcript levels of PDCs and ADHs in waterlogged “DH”. Among these DETFs, dual luciferase and electrophoretic mobility shift assays indicated AcMYB68 could bind to and trigger the activity of AcPDC2 promoter. The stable over‐expression of AcMYB68 significantly up‐regulated the transcript levels of PDCs but inhibited the plant growth, especially the roots. Moreover, the enzyme activities of PDC in 35S::AcMYB68 were significantly enhanced during the waterlogging response than that in wild type plants. Most interestingly, comparative analysis indicated that the expression patterns of AcMYB68 and the previously characterized AcERF74/75 (the direct regulator on ADHs) either showed no responses (AcMYB68 and AcERF74) or very limited response (AcERF75) in “Dunn”. Taken together, the restricted responses of AcMYB68 and AcERF74/75 in “Dunn” endow its waterlogging tolerance.
The effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on snake‐bite‐associated wounds in dogs
Authors: Olin Shelly , Schildt Julie , Lane Michael , Odunayo Adesola , Springer Cary , Call Dana , Jones Selene , Geiser Dennis , Millis Daryl , Drum Marti 
Published: May 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on Crotalinae envenomation‐induced wound swelling and severity and pain in dogs, and to describe the safety and complications of HBOT.DesignProspective, randomized, controlled, blinded study (2017–2021).SettingUniversity teaching hospital, private veterinary practice.AnimalsThirty‐six client‐owned dogs presenting within 24 hours of a confirmed or suspected naturally occurring Crotalinae snake bite injury were enrolled between 2017 and 2021.InterventionsIn addition to the standard of care treatment, dogs received 2 interventions with either HBOT (n = 19) or control (n = 16) within 24 hours of hospital admission. Dogs receiving HBOT were pressurized over 15 minutes (1 psi/min), maintained at a target pressure of 2 atmosphere absolute (ATA) for 30 minutes, and decompressed over 15 minutes. Control dogs received 1 ATA for 1 hour. Local wound swelling, wound severity score, and pain score were assessed at admission, before and after each intervention, and at hospital discharge.Measurements and Main ResultsThere was no significant difference in wound swelling (P = 0.414), severity score (P = 1.000), or pain score (P = 0.689) between HBOT and control groups. Pain decreased significantly over time regardless of the study intervention (P < 0.001). There were no major adverse effects associated with either study intervention.ConclusionsHBOT did not significantly alter the short‐term recovery from Crotalinae envenomation in this study population. However, the study might be underpowered to detect a significant treatment effect.
Point‐of‐care viscoelastic coagulation monitor parameters in Amazon parrots (Amazona spp.)
Authors: Burke Amanda , Reems Miryam , Spriggs Maria 
Published: May 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility of the point‐of‐care viscoelastic coagulation monitor (VCM) in Amazon parrots (Amazona spp.) and describe the parameters with fresh whole‐blood samples in healthy Amazon parrots.DesignA total of 18 Amazon parrots were enrolled. Physical examinations, a CBC, and a biochemistry profile, including bile acids, were performed on all parrots. VCM tracings were obtained at the time of venipuncture for baseline laboratory work.Measurements and Main ResultsThe median clot time was 2102 seconds (range: 38.6–3599 s), median clot formation time was 929 seconds (range: 21.4–1711 s), median alpha angle was 20 (range: 6–67), and the median maximum clot formation was 8.5 (range: 0–36). The median lysis index at 30 minutes (LI30) was 100 (range: 98–100), and the median lysis index at 45 minutes (LI45) was 100 (range: 90–100). Of 18 samples, alpha angles were not reported in 7 samples, LI30 was not reported in 10 samples, and LI45 was not reported in 12 samples. Of the qualitative curves, 6 reflected normal mammalian curves, and the remainder were consistent with a hypocoaguable state.ConclusionsThe results were markedly variable, with the majority of VCM tracings being hypocoagulable in comparison with reference intervals established for dogs and cats. Using these protocols, the VCM is not reliable in Amazon parrots. Future areas of investigation include altering the temperature during sample analysis, the use of activators, or an exchange of clotting reagents for an extrinsic pathway activator, which may contribute to the success of this device in avian species.
Mydriasis in eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) following topical administration of proparacaine, 10% phenylephrine, and rocuronium bromide
Authors: Tucker‐Retter Emily K. , Petritz Olivia A. , Westermeyer Hans D. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the mydriatic effect of topical 10% phenylephrine with 10 mg/mL rocuronium bromide and compare this protocol with and without pretreatment with proparacaine.Animals StudiedTen client‐owned pet adult eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina).ProceduresAll turtles were sedated with 8 mg/kg alfaxalone intramuscularly. One group of four turtles received four 20 μL drops of 10% phenylephrine and four 20 μL drops of rocuronium bromide in the right eye. Another group of four turtles received one standard drop of proparacaine followed by four 20 μL drops of 10% phenylephrine and four 20 μL drops of rocuronium bromide in the right eye. Two control group turtles received four 20 μL drops of saline in the right eye. The left eye was untreated in all turtles. Drops of the same type were separated by 2 min while drops of different types were separated by 5 min. Pupil size was recorded at 0, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, and 360 min after administration of the final drop.ResultsTreatment with 10% phenylephrine and rocuronium bromide resulted in pupil diameter changes from baseline that were statistically significant from zero at 60, 90, and 120 min in the non‐proparacaine group and 90 min in the proparacaine group. The time to peak effect was 90 min in the proparacaine group and 75 min in the non‐proparacaine group. Saline‐treated pupils in the control group decreased in diameter over the study period. Overall, the treated eyes of the proparacaine group and non‐proparacaine group were not different from each other, but both dilated more than the control group.ConclusionsRocuronium bromide and 10% phenylephrine can produce effective and safe mydriasis in eastern box turtles, but there was wide interindividual variation in effectiveness. Proparacaine did not improve the mydriatic effect.