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Monitoring the Outcomes of Quality of Care in Nursing Homes Using Administrative Data
Authors: Shapiro Evelyn , Tate Robert B. 
Published: November 2010

RésuméLes données administratives obtenues des cueillettes de routine et les modèles de risques proportionnels de Cox sont utilisés afin de comparer les résultats de soins prodigués tout en contrôlant les effets de l'âge, du sexe et du niveau de dépendance. L'étude révèle que la qualité globale des soins prodigués dans les centres d'accueil du Manitoba est bonne, mais que dans certaines régions et dans certains types de centres d'accueil, les résultats sont moins bons chez certains résidents que chez d'autres. Ces indicateurs de résultats ne doivent pas être considérés comme des signes spécifiques de soins de moindre qualité, mais comme des «déclics» suggérant le besoin d'un examen plus approfondi, la méthodologie et les résultats utilisés dans cette étude étant encore au stade expérimental. L'étude démontre également que des données secondaires fournissent un point de départ relativement peu coûteux pour l'évaluation des résultats obtenus à la suite des soins de santé prodigués en centres d'accueil.
Dan P. McAdams and Ed de St. Aubin. Generativity and Adult Development: How and Why We Care for the Next Generation. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 1998.
Authors: Mori Monica 
Published: November 2010

RésuméErickson a défini le souci de pérennité comme un défi psychosocial de milieu de la vie et concernant la survie de la génération suivante. Depuis les quinze dernières années, on s'est de nouveau intéressé à ce concept et son examen a retenu l'attention de plusieurs disciplines. McAdams et de St. Aubin regroupent des chercheurs imminents, des théoriciens et des praticiens en psychologie, en counselling, en sociologie, en histoire, en philosophie et en arts qui viennent élargir notre compréhension du souci de pérennité. Les auteurs de ce livre présentent des idées créatrices et des recherches innovatrices sur les aspects théoriques et appliqués du contexte social et historique dans lequel se développe la question. Ce livre intéressera les chercheurs, les théoriciens et les étudiants qui s'intéressent au développement de la durée de vie, à la psychologie de la personnalité, à la psychologie sociale, à la sociologie et à l'anthropologie. Il intéressera également les praticiens, notamment les psychologues cliniques, les conseillers en pastorale, les travailleurs sociaux et les éducateurs.
Barriers to the adoption of management-intensive grazing among dairy farmers in the Northeastern United States
Authors: Winsten J.R. , Richardson A. , Kerchner C.D. , Lichau A. , Hyman J.M. 
Published: November 2010

AbstractThis paper uses recent survey results from almost 1000 dairy producers in northeastern US to analyze farmers’ perceptions of barriers to the adoption of rotational grazing [management-intensive grazing (MIG)] as a means for feeding their dairy herds. The survey found that approximately 13% of dairy producers in the region were using MIG during the 2006 growing season. Approximately 40% of farmers surveyed were using a confinement feeding operation where the milking herd does not graze at all and close to 47% were using a traditional system that involved some pasture forage for the milking herd. Regardless of the popular sentiment that increased information and technical assistance is needed in the field, producers more frequently report a series of other barriers as being greater obstacles to the adoption of MIG. Farmers using confinement feeding tended to see each of the barriers presented as being more significant obstacles than did other farmers. Farmers with higher debt ratios and higher milk production per cow were more likely to view the financially related barriers (decreased milk production per cow, cash flow and farm profits) as significant obstacles.
Immune reconstitution in children following chemotherapy for haematological malignancies: a long‐term follow‐up
Authors: van Tilburg Cornelis M. , van Gent Rogier , Bierings Marc B. , Otto Sigrid A. , Sanders Elisabeth A. M. , Nibbelke Elisabeth E. , Gaiser Jacobus F. , Janssens‐Korpela Pirkko L. , Wolfs Tom F. W. , Bloem Andries C. , Borghans José A. M. , Tesselaar Kiki 
Published: November 2010

SummaryModern intensive chemotherapy for childhood haematological malignancies has led to high cure rates, but has detrimental effects on the immune system. There is little knowledge concerning long‐term recovery of the adaptive immune system. Here we studied the long‐term reconstitution of the adaptive immune system in 31 children treated for haematological malignancies between July 2000 and October 2006. We performed detailed phenotypical and functional analyses of the various B and T cell subpopulations until 5 years after chemotherapy. We show that recovery of newly‐developed transitional B cells and naive B and T cells occurred rapidly, within months, whereas recovery of the different memory B and T cell subpopulations was slower and incomplete, even after 5 years post‐chemotherapy. The speed of B and T cell recovery was age‐independent, despite a significant contribution of the thymus to T cell recovery. Plasmablast B cell levels remained above normal and immunoglobulin levels normalised within 1 week. Functional T cell responses were normal, even within the first year post‐chemotherapy. This study shows that after intensive chemotherapy for haematological malignancies in children, numbers of several memory B and T cell subpopulations were decreased on the long term, while functional T cell responses were not compromised.
Competitive canalization of PIN‐dependent auxin flow from axillary buds controls pea bud outgrowth
Authors: Balla Jozef , Kalousek Petr , Reinöhl Vilém , Friml Jiří , Procházka Stanislav 
Published: November 2010

SummaryShoot branching is one of the major determinants of plant architecture. Polar auxin transport in stems is necessary for the control of bud outgrowth by a dominant apex. Here, we show that following decapitation in pea (Pisum sativum L.), the axillary buds establish directional auxin export by subcellular polarization of PIN auxin transporters. Apical auxin application on the decapitated stem prevents this PIN polarization and canalization of laterally applied auxin. These results support a model in which the apical and lateral auxin sources compete for primary channels of auxin transport in the stem to control the outgrowth of axillary buds.
Dermatophytic pseudomycetomas in four cats
Authors: Chang Shih‐Chieh , Liao Jiunn‐Wang , Shyu Ching‐Lin , Hsu Wei‐Li , Wong Min‐Liang 
Published: November 2010

AbstractThe aim of this retrospective study was to describe the clinical characteristics and treatment of four cats with dermatophytic pseudomycetoma. Four Persian cats, one female and three males, with age ranging from 1.4 to 5 years, were diagnosed with dermatophytic pseudomycetoma by histological examination and fungal culture. Wood’s lamp examination revealed positive fluorescence of hairs in all four cats. Characteristic skin lesions consisted of multifocal, raised, firm and nodular to dome‐shaped lesions varying in size from 1 to 8 cm in diameter, with ulcers or fistulas in some of the lesions. One cat was treated and cured with 3 months of oral itraconazole; lesions completely regressed, and at the time of writing there has been no recurrence. One cat was treated with surgical excision alone, and recurrence of lesions occurred after a disease‐free interval of 15 months. Two cats were treated with surgical excision and systemic itraconazole therapy. Itraconazole therapy was started 1–2 months before surgery and continued for 3 months after surgery. Surgical margins were wide in both cats, and underlying adipose tissue and/or deeper fascia was removed. One cat relapsed, but had a disease‐free interval of 18 months. The other cat has been disease free for 32 months. This case series suggests that aggressive, wide surgical excision and concurrent oral itraconazole are highly beneficial in treating dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in cats.
Pseudomyxoma peritonei originating from colorectal cancer during pregnancy
Authors: Koyama Shinsuke , Tomimatsu Takuji , Sawada Kenjiro , Kanagawa Takeshi , Tsutsui Tateki , Kimura Tadashi 
Published: November 2010

AbstractPseudomyxoma peritonei is an extremely rare condition characterized by the presence of gelatinous ascites and disseminated intra‐peritoneal mucinous tumors. To our knowledge, there have been only two case reports of pseudomyxoma peritonei during pregnancy in 2009, both of which originated from the appendix. We present the first case of pseudomyxoma peritonei originating from colorectal cancer during pregnancy. Prenatal ultrasound examination of a 34‐year‐old, asymptomatic woman revealed characteristic features of pseudomyxoma peritonei at 24 weeks gestation. At laparotomy, both ovaries were involved with copious amounts of mucinous tumors and fluid, an advanced colorectal cancer had invaded the peritoneal cavity and multiple disseminated tumors were noted around the intraperitoneal cavity. All clinicians practicing obstetrics and gynecology must consider the possibility of a malignant neoplasm presenting in a pregnant woman and should recognize the highly characteristic features of pseudomyxoma peritonei to enable detection of this rare condition incidentally during routine screening ultrasound examinations.
Expression of Concern: Combined metformin and clomiphene citrate versus laparoscopic ovarian diathermy for ovulation induction in clomiphene‐resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Abu Hashim Hatem , El Lakany Naser , Sherief Lotfy 
Published: November 2010

AbstractAim:  To compare the effect of combined metformin and clomiphene citrate (CC) with laparoscopic ovarian diathermy (LOD) meant for ovulation induction in CC‐resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Methods:  Two‐hundred and eighty‐two anovulatory women with CC‐resistant PCOS were selected in this randomized controlled trial. Patients (n = 138) received combined metformin–CC for up to six cycles or underwent LOD (n = 144) with six months follow up. The outcome measures were: ovulation rate, midcycle endometrial thickness, pregnancy and miscarriage rates.Results:  Ovulation occurred in 386/576 cycles (67%) in the combined metformin–CC group and 381/558 cycles (68.2%) in LOD group without a significant difference between the groups. Resumption of regular menstruation was similar in both groups. A significant increase in midcycle endometrial thickness was observed in the combined metformin–CC group (9.2 ± 1.2 mm vs 7.6 ± 1.1 mm) (P < 0.05). The pregnancy rate was similar in both groups (15.4% vs 17%), and there were no statistically significant differences regarding the miscarriage rate between both groups. Four twin pregnancies occurred in the metformin–CC group. No ovarian hyperstimulation occurred in either group.Conclusions:  Combined metformin–CC and LOD are equally effective for inducing ovulation and achieving pregnancy in CC‐resistant PCOS patients.
17. Herpes Zoster and Post‐Herpetic Neuralgia
Authors: van Wijck Albert J. M. , Wallace Mark , Mekhail Nagy , van Kleef Maarten 
Published: November 2010

AbstractHerpes zoster infection is caused by a reactivation of the latent varicella zoster virus that causes chicken pox. It appears predominantly in older adults whose immunity for the virus has waned.The natural course of the disease is usually favorable, and the symptoms disappear spontaneously within a few weeks. Some patients, however, have prolonged pain: post‐herpetic neuralgia.The diagnosis of acute zoster infection is made on the clinical signs including the appearance of rash. Post‐herpetic neuralgia is described as sharp, burning, aching, or shooting constantly present in the dermatome that corresponds with the earlier rash.The objectives of treating herpes zoster are: (1) acute pain reduction; (2) promotion of recovery of epidermal defects and prevention of secondary infections; and (3) reduction or prevention of post‐herpetic neuralgia.The objective of the treatment of post‐herpetic neuralgia is primarily pain alleviation and improvement of the quality of life.Early treatment of the infection and the pain is believed to reduce the risk for post‐herpetic neuralgia. This persistent pain syndrome is difficult to treat. Antiepileptic drugs and tricyclic antidepressants are the first choice.Interventional treatments, such as epidural injections of corticosteroids and local anesthetic drugs, have an effect on the acute pain but are of limited use in preventing post‐herpetic neuralgia. When conservative treatment fails in providing satisfactory relief of post‐herpetic neuralgia, a sympathetic block may be considered (2 C+); if this treatment provides unsatisfactory results, spinal cord stimulation may be considered, in a study context (2 C+). ▪
Extending Dynamical Systems Theory to Model Embodied Cognition
Authors: Hotton Scott , Yoshimi Jeff 
Published: November 2010

AbstractWe define a mathematical formalism based on the concept of an ‘‘open dynamical system” and show how it can be used to model embodied cognition. This formalism extends classical dynamical systems theory by distinguishing a ‘‘total system’’ (which models an agent in an environment) and an ‘‘agent system’’ (which models an agent by itself), and it includes tools for analyzing the collections of overlapping paths that occur in an embedded agent's state space. To illustrate the way this formalism can be applied, several neural network models are embedded in a simple model environment. Such phenomena as masking, perceptual ambiguity, and priming are then observed. We also use this formalism to reinterpret examples from the embodiment literature, arguing that it provides for a more thorough analysis of the relevant phenomena.
Precocious Puberty Secondary to Topical Testosterone Transfer: A Case Report
Authors: Cavender Richard K. , Fairall Melissa 
Published: November 2010

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Testosterone replacement therapy is the standard of care for androgen deficiency syndrome, and patients and physicians can choose among depot injectable, subcutaneously implanted pellet, transdermal patch, topical gel, and buccal tablet dosage forms. Topical gels have become popular and, although unintentional secondary transfer to a spouse or child is a known hazard, physicians and patients may underestimate the risk.

Aim
We report a case of precocious puberty in a 10-month-old male secondary to transfer of topical testosterone from his father, who was treated for primary hypogonadism.

Results
Once the father’s therapy was changed from a topical to a buccal dosage form, the symptoms in his son receded.

Conclusion
The potential for secondary exposure to testosterone—and its consequences—may be underappreciated by patients and by health care providers not involved in managing testosterone replacement therapy. The patient’s lifestyle (e.g., contact with children, physical limitations, daily schedule) should be part of the discussion when selecting a method of testosterone replacement therapy.
Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells Secrete CXCL5 Cytokine with Neurotrophic Effects on Cavernous Nerve Regeneration
Authors: Zhang Haiyang , Yang Rong , Wang Zhong , Lin Guiting , Lue Tom F. , Lin Ching-Shwun 
Published: November 2010

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Previously we reported that paracrine actions likely mediated the therapeutic effects of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) on a rat model of cavernous nerve (CN) injury.

Aim
To identify potential neurotrophic factors in ADSC’s secretion, test the most promising one, and identify the molecular mechanism of its neurotrophic action.

Methods
Rat major pelvic ganglia (MPG) were cultured in conditioned media of ADSC and penile smooth muscle cells (PSMCs). Cytokine expression in these two media was probed with a cytokine antibody array. CXCL5 cytokine was quantified in these two media by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Activation of Janus Kinase/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (JAK/STAT) by CXCL5 was tested in neuroblastoma cell lines BE(2)C and SH-SY5Y as well as in Schwann cell line RT4-D6P2T by Western blot. Involvement of CXCL5 and JAK/STAT in ADSC-conditioned medium’s neurotrophic effects was confirmed with anti-CXCL5 antibody and JAK inhibitor AG490, respectively.

Main Outcome Measures
Neurotrophic effects of ADSC and PSMC-conditioned media were quantified by measuring neurite length in MPG cultures. Secretion of CXCL5 in these two media was quantified by ELISA. Activation of JAK/STAT by CXCL5 was quantified by densitometry on Western blots for STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation.

Results
MPG neurite length was significantly longer in ADSC than in PSMC-conditioned medium. CXCL5 was secreted eight times higher in ADSC than in PSMC-conditioned medium. Anti-CXCL5 antibody blocked the neurotrophic effects of ADSC-conditioned medium. CXCL5 activated JAK/STAT concentration-dependently from 0 to 50 ng/mL in RT4-D6P2T Schwann cells. At 50 ng/mL, CXCL5 activated JAK/STAT time-dependently, peaking at 45 minutes. AG490 blocked these activities as well as the neurotrophic effects of ADSC-conditioned medium.

Conclusions
CXCL5 was secreted by ADSC at a high level, promoted MPG neurite growth, and activated JAK/STAT in Schwann cells. CXCL5 may contribute to ADSC’s therapeutic efficacy on CN injury-induced ED.
Una fuerza de trabajo que envejece y la gestión estratégica de los recursos humanos: los desafíos en materia de dotación de personal para las administraciones de la seguridad social
Authors: McKinnon Roddy 
Published: November 2010

ResumenEl empleo en la administración pública creció rápidamente en los años setenta y a comienzos de los años ochenta en los países de ingresos altos. Durante este período el sector de la protección social fue una de las áreas que creció más extensamente. Muchos de los empleados de la administración pública contratados durante estos años se han jubilado o están a punto de hacerlo. Como consecuencia de ello, las administraciones de la seguridad social en el área de la OCDE van a comenzar a perder partes importantes de su personal actual en todas las categorías en un período de tiempo relativamente breve. A pesar de los llamamientos para que se haga un mayor uso de la planificación estratégica del personal y de una creciente concienciación respecto a los desafíos que plantea el envejecimiento de la fuerza de trabajo de la administración pública, las organizaciones de servicios públicos, incluidas las administraciones de la seguridad social, han reaccionado con lentitud. Este artículo trata los desafíos en materia de gestión de los recursos humanos que el envejecimiento de la fuerza de trabajo del sector público plantea a las administraciones de la seguridad social, perfila las respuestas políticas propuestas y evalúa las dificultades que implica su aplicación con éxito de un modo sistemático.
Shrimp culture in inland low salinity waters
Authors: Roy Luke A. , Davis D. Allen , Saoud I. Patrick , Boyd Chris A. , Pine Harvey J. , Boyd Claude E. 
Published: November 2010

AbstractInland aquaculture of shrimp in low salinity waters is widespread in many regions worldwide. Owing to its ability to grow and survive in low salinity environments the Pacific white shrimp, (Litopenaeus vannameiBoone) has become the candidate of choice for low salinity culture. Remediation techniques have been developed to improve the osmoregulatory capacity of shrimp reared in low salinity waters. These techniques have evaluated water modification strategies that improve low salinity waters used for production by adding potassium and magnesium fertilizers and dietary approaches that involve modification of the feeds offered to shrimp with supplements that might improve osmoregulatory capacity. Based on our own experience as well as what we found predominantly in the literature, it appears that modification of the rearing medium with potassium and magnesium fertilizers is more effective than dietary modification techniques at improving the growth, survival and osmoregulatory capacity of shrimp reared in low salinity waters.
Performance evaluation of a tailings pond seepage collection system
Authors: Yasuda Naoki , Thomson Neil R. , Barker Jim F. 
Published: November 2010

Disposal of oil sands tailings in ponds is a common method used by oil sands operators to manage the large volume of tailings generated from oil sands mining. This study considered a large tailings pond with an 11 km long ring dyke that was constructed of permeable tailings sand and equipped with drains and seepage collection ditches designed to collect process-affected water (PAW) from the dyke. The effectiveness of this seepage collection system was examined at the downgradient end of the tailings pond and dyke system using a focussed field investigation supported by groundwater flow modelling. A network of piezometers and drive points were installed in a 1 km2 area to facilitate hydraulic measurements and water sampling to characterize the surface water and groundwater flow system. Chemical tracers suggest migration of PAW in a shallow, permeable sand deposit beyond an inner seepage collection ditch, but elevated hydraulic heads beyond the outer ditch have prevented further migration. A groundwater flow model was used to simulate the observed hydraulic dyke conditions and estimate the amount of PAW discharging into the shallow aquifer in the study area. Under the present hydraulic conditions, the seepage collection system is currently working to effectively contain PAW.
A Preliminary Description of the Dental Morphology of the Peruvian Indian
Authors: Goaz Paul W. , Miller M. Clinton 
Published: November 2010

SYNOPSIS IN INTERLINGUA DESCRIPTION PRELIMINARI DEL MORPHOLOGIA DENTAL IN INDIANOS DE PERU.—Le dentes del indianos de Peru es grande. Lor incisores es in forma de pala. Crestas labio-marginal es frequente (pala duple e tres quartos de pala duple). Incisores lateral in forma de barril se trova occasionalmente. Multe molares M1 ha 4 cuspides, con reduction del magnitude del hypocono in un medietate del casos. Le molares M2 e M3 monstra hypoconos minus frequentmente. Un medietate del molares M3 ha tres cuspides. Le cuspide de Carabelli in le molar M 1 es infrequente, e generalmente su expression es non plus que intermedie. Le molares M2 e M3 es usualmente disproviste de cuspides de Carabelli. In 70 pro cento del molares Mi, le configuration es Y5; in 30 pro cento, illo es +5. Le molares M2 e M3 frequentemente monstra le configuration +5. Nulle caso de configuration Y4 esseva incontrate. Un protostilido esseva trovate in numerose dentes. In le molares M1, M2, e M3, su frequentia amontava a 70, 45, e 13 pro cento, respectivemente.
Analysis of the Organic Portion of Dental Calculus
Authors: Stanford John W. 
Published: November 2010

SYNOPSIS IN INTERLINGUA ANALYSE DEL PORTION ORGANIC DE CALCULO DENTAL.—Specimens de composite e de separate calculos supra- e subgingival e de calculos ab dentaturas esseva decalcificate per le uso de 0,1 N de HCl e de un solution de 15 pro cento de tetraacetato ethylenediaminic a un pH de 7,0 a 7,5. Analyses chromatographic del hydrolysatos acide monstra que le mesme amino-acidos compone le portion proteinic del calculos supragingival como del calculos subgingival. Le aminoacidos trovate in mucina precipitate es simile a illos presente in calculos salivari. Le fraction carbohydratic del matrice organic del calculos esseva studiate per chromatographia a papiro. Galactosa, glucosa, mannosa, rhamnosa, e fucosa esseva detegite. In plus, il pare esser presente un hexosamina, un deoxy-sucro, e un acido sialic.