bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Review of Vicarious Traumatisation and Supervision Among Australian Telephone and Online Counsellors
Authors: Taylor Wendy , Furlonger Brett 
Published: November 2011

AbstractLiterature with a focus on telephone and online counselling is reviewed as this form of counselling is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. The relevance and drawbacks of counselling in these two digital environments are detailed. Of the drawbacks, vicarious traumatisation (VT) is given a particular focus as its effects on counsellor functioning are seen to be profound. Possible causes of VT are outlined in light of the controversy surrounding the definition of the condition. Although positive supervisory effects on vicarious traumatisation was only partially supported from general studies on counselling, highlighting the need for focused research on the value of supervision for Australian telephone and online counsellors at risk for vicarious traumatisation, overall supervision was seen to be a legitimate part of VT management for counsellors working in telephone and online environments.
Evaluation of antidepressant activity of ropinirole coadministered with fluoxetine in acute and chronic behavioral models of depression in rats
Authors: Ghorpade Sanman , Tripathi Raakhi , Sonawane Dipesh , Manjrekar Neelam 
Published: November 2011

Abstract

Background: Certain unknown aspects of ropinirole action, such as its antidepressant effect after chronic administration and on cotreatment with fluoxetine, remain to be evaluated, which formed the rationale for this study.

Methods: Wistar rats of either sex (weighing 150–200 g) were used. In the dose-finding study, oral dose of ropinirole (20 mg/kg) was selected. This was combined with two different doses of fluoxetine (10 and 20 mg/kg). Their antidepressant-like effects were compared in acute and chronic forced-swim test (FST). Acute FST was conducted in two sessions after administration of three doses within 24 h. Chronic FST was conducted over 14 days. Drugs were administered each day for 14 days. Effect on locomotor activity was tested in OFT.

Results: ANOVA with post hoc Tukey test was used. Dose-finding study of ropinirole showed that out of three doses, 20 mg/kg produced maximum reduction in immobility in acute FST (137±8 s). Coadministration of ropinirole with fluoxetine in acute FST further reduced immobility (107±8 s). This effect was more prominent in chronic forced-swim-stressed rats (74±2 s). Neither ropinirole nor its coadministration with fluoxetine increased locomotor activity in open-field test.

Conclusions: The potential of ropinirole to act as an antidepressant agent is proven by the reduction in immobility time in FST. Further, there is an augmentation of the effect of fluoxetine by ropinirole, suggesting synergistic interaction of dopamine and serotonin pathway in brain.
Antipsychotic Medication Use Among Children and Risk of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Andrade Susan E. , Lo Joan C. , Roblin Douglas , Fouayzi Hassan , Connor Daniel F. , Penfold Robert B. , Chandra Malini , Reed George , Gurwitz Jerry H. 
Published: November 2011

OBJECTIVE:
To assess whether the risk of incident diabetes was increased with the use of second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) in a large diverse cohort of children.

METHODS:
A retrospective study was conducted by using the administrative databases of 3 health plans participating in the Health Maintenance Organization Research Network. Children 5 to 18 years of age who initiated SGA therapy between January 2001 and December 2008 and 2 comparison groups, namely, nonusers of psychotropic drugs and users of antidepressant medications, were identified. Diagnoses from inpatient and outpatient records, pharmacy dispensings, and outpatient laboratory results were used to identify incident cases of diabetes.

RESULTS:
The crude incidence rate of diabetes for the SGA-exposed cohort was 3.23 cases per 1000 person-years (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.67–5.65), compared with 0.76 cases per 1000 person-years (95% CI: 0.49–1.12) among nonusers of psychotropic medications and 1.86 cases per 1000 person-years (95% CI: 1.12–2.90) among antidepressant users. The risk of incident diabetes was significantly increased among SGA users (unadjusted incidence rate ratio: 4.24 [95% CI: 1.95–8.72]) in comparison with nonusers of psychotropic medications but was not significantly increased in comparison with antidepressant medication users (unadjusted incidence rate ratio: 1.74 [95% CI: 0.77–3.78]).

CONCLUSIONS:
Although we found a potentially fourfold increased rate of diabetes among children exposed to SGAs, the findings were inconsistent and depended on the comparison group and the outcome definition.
Patients With Biliary Atresia Have Elevated Direct/Conjugated Bilirubin Levels Shortly After Birth
Authors: Harpavat Sanjiv , Finegold Milton J. , Karpen Saul J. 
Published: November 2011

OBJECTIVES:
Healthy infants are thought to acquire biliary atresia (BA) in the first weeks of life. Because those diagnosed earlier have better outcomes, we were interested in determining the earliest time BA could be detected. We started by examining the immediate postnatal period, hypothesizing that newborns would not yet have acquired disease and still have normal direct/conjugated bilirubin (DB/CB) levels.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
Newborn DB/CB levels were obtained retrospectively from birth hospitals. Subjects with BA were born between 2007 and 2010 and cared for at Texas Children's Hospital. Those with BA splenic malformation syndrome or born prematurely were excluded. Control subjects were term newborns who later never developed neonatal liver disease.

RESULTS:
Of the 61 subjects with BA, 56% had newborn DB/CB levels measured. All DB/CB levels exceeded laboratory norms and rose over time. At 24 to 48 hours of life, subjects with BA had mean DB levels significantly higher than those of controls (1.4 ± 0.43 vs. 0.19 ± 0.075 mg/dL, P &lt; .0001), even while their mean total bilirubin (TB) levels remained below phototherapy limits. Finally, despite the elevated DB/CB levels, the majority of patients (79%) had normal DB:TB ratios ≤0.2.

CONCLUSIONS:
Patients with BA have elevated DB/CB levels shortly after birth. To detect affected infants earlier and improve outcomes, the results suggest two possibilities: (1) screen all newborns for elevated DB/CB levels, rather than just those who appear jaundiced; and then (2) follow all newborns with elevated DB/CB levels, rather than just those with DB:TB ratios &gt;0.2.
Feeding Preference for and Impact on an Invasive Weed (Crepis tectorum) by a Native, Generalist Insect Herbivore, Melanoplus borealis (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
Authors: Fielding Dennis J , Conn Jeffery S 
Published: November 2011

Abstract
Crepis tectorum L., narrow leaf hawksbeard, first was collected in Alaska in 1974 and by 2004 was a common weed in agricultural fields. Introduction and establishment of a new plant species in a region represents a potential new resource for herbivores, as well as a new competitor for plant species already present. Objectives of this study were to determine the preference for C. tectorum, relative to other common plant species, by Melanoplus borealis (Fieber), a generalist herbivore grasshopper common in Alaska, and to determine the potential impact of grasshoppers on this weed. In choice tests, M. borealis preferred C. tectorum over two native forbs, and a grass species, but dandelion, Taraxacum officinale G. H. Weber ex Wiggers, was preferred over C. tectorum. In field cages, in each of 3 yr, grasshoppers reduced biomass of mature plants, flowers, and seedlings of C. tectorum, but not other forbs. We conclude that this weed is a readily accepted new food resource for generalist-feeding grasshoppers, and although grasshoppers could potentially limit seed production of C. tectorum, generally grasshopper densities are not high enough to have significant impact on the weed populations.
New Fossil Heloridae and Mesoserphidae Wasps (Insecta, Hymenoptera, Proctotrupoidea) from the Middle Jurassic of China
Authors: Shih Chungkun , Feng Hua , Ren Dong 
Published: November 2011

AbstractOne new genus with a new species assigned to the subfamily Mesohelorinae in the Heloridae, Archaeohelorus hoi, gen. et sp. nov., and two new genera with four new species assigned to the subfamily Mesoserphinae in the Mesoserphidae—Sinoserphus wui gen. et sp. nov.; Sinoserphus shihae, sp. nov.; Sinoserphus lillianae, sp. nov.; and Yanliaoserphus jurassicus, gen. et sp. nov.—are described from the Middle Jurassic Jiulongshan Formation of Inner Mongolia, China. Here, we document the earliest fossil records hitherto of helorid and mesoserphid wasps, extending their existence to the Middle Jurassic. It is proposed that Heloridae and Mesoserphidae might have originated from northeastern China. Morphological changes of their antennae, wing venation, and metasoma based on current knowledge are discussed.
Remedial Treatment Cures Induced Fracture/Formation Damages to Rejuvenate Frac’d Well
Authors: Siddiqui Fareed I. , Salam Abdul , Mansur Sheharyar , Noor Sameer Mustafa 
Published: November 2011

Abstract
A fracturing campaign was carried out in Adhi Gas Condensate Field to improve deliverability from selected low productivity wells, some suspected to be suffering from condensate banking. Tobra interval of Adhi12(T/K), the deepest well in the pop up structure, was hydraulically fractured successfully by placing 133,000 lbs of proppant into the formation. Well flow back was conducted yielding disappointing results contrary to the offset well experiences in the field. Despite extensive and continuous nitrogen lifting, the well produced at minimal liquid rates (50bbl/Day) with very high BS&W (80 - 90%). Polymer (Kill/Frac Fluids) induced fracture/formation damage, calcium carbonate pills (LCM) and deposition of organic scales inducing damage and a possible water block were suspected as likely factors restricting the well potential.
This paper presents the investigative work, planning and implementation of a remedial treatment that helped successfully revive production from Adhi-12(T/K) Tobra, a well which failed to deliver the anticipated post frac potential.
Aromatic Solvents, used in combination with concentrated organic acid and mutual solvents served to create a strong hydrophilic environment in the, now stimulated, critical matrix. Post remedial treatment production from the well resulted in up to 350 BBL/Day of fluids producing at ~60% BS&W. Nature and volume of the high percentage water however proves to be a concern. No Hydrocarbon-Water Contact at the two reservoir levels has yet been encountered in the field.
Effective and Eco-Efficient Pipe Inspection in Heavy Mud Environment Using Induced Electro-Magnetic Measurement (EMDS)
Authors: Ahmed Riaz-ud-Din , Rana Mohammad Arif , Pamungkas Andri , Sajjad Irfan 
Published: November 2011

Abstract
Well AA was spud on December 2008 and drilled to 16,432 ft (side track-2) in the Eocene formation. In 6" hole, 5" liner was set from 15,498 ft – 16,426 ft. During circulation prior to cementing job, the circulation ceased due to plugging and the circulation had to be aborted. In order to find out the reason for plugging cement evaluation log was carried out, which showed strong barite settling behind bottom section of 5" liner.
After extending 7" liner to surface, 92 ft (selective) of Sakesar / Nammal & Patala formations were perforated. While homogenizing mud, gas cut was observed, subsequently mud weight was increase to 17.1 ppg. 7" permanent packer with 2-7/8" tail (207’ long) was set at 15,424 ft. Well was completed with 3 ½" tubing along with gauge adaptor and PTSV.
15K Flow head was installed on April 2010. Coiled tubing was run and 17.1 ppg mud in tubing was displaced with 12 ppg to 7,500 ft, observed no flow. Lowered CT down to 10,000 ft and hole volume was displaced with 9 ppg gel when the well started to flow strong gas. The onsite compositional analysis showed 7% H2S. In order to meet the critical differential on 7" casing below the packer, the choke was reduced to 6/64" (WHP 5000-5150 Psi). CT was pulled out of hole. The well was S/I and the WHSIP increased to 10,162 psi. In view of high shut in pressure and the presence of high H2S concentration it was deemed prudent to discontinue the test. Therefore the well was shut-in from down hole PTSV.
The tubing string above the PTSV was displaced with 18.2 ppg mud using CT. The tubing along with DGA was pulled out (Max BHP 13,102 Psi and Max BHT 308 °F at 15324 ft). After milling permanent packer, homogenized 18.2 ppg mud against perforations. 5" bridge plug was set at 15,632 ft, capped with cement plug (top of cement at 15136 ft). RIH 3 ½" open ended tubing to 13,158 ft. N/D BOP and N/Up X-Mas tree. Well temporarily suspended and rig released on May 2010.
On March 2011 the company decided to bring work over rig to re-complete the well with a new completion string. The integrity of the liner and casing was in question. Some pressure build up was also monitored in annulus between casings. Pipe inspection was needed to evaluate integrity of the liner and casing. The need to monitor the condition of second pipe behind first pipe filled with heavy mud weight (17.2 ppg), eliminated the option of using standard acoustic pipe inspection tool.
Foam Sticks Application to Increase Production and Encapsulated Inhibitors to Mitigate Corrosion & Scale Formation
Authors: Watson Duncan. K. , Khan Muzaffar a. , Qureshi M. Anas 
Published: November 2011

Abstract
The prime objective of presenting this paper is to disseminate experience so as to optimize treatments to increase hydrocarbon production and to protect downhole assets from producing oil and gas wells. The authors want to share their pertinent experience for application to increase production, reduce corrosion and scale formation down hole with effectiveness and pecuniary advantages to the Operators.
"Knowing Your Wells". This is an important criterion. With the correct knowledge, targeting the correct type of wells and when to charge the well with foam sticks can increase production by as much as 25-30%. Secondly, the encapsulated inhibitors application are an inexpensive choice for bottom hole treatment applications against scale and corrosion. The application of Gas and Foam sticks and encapsulated inhibitors are a low cost method compared with Oil field standard techniques. The well selection criteria depend on well completions, bottom-hole configuration, well integrity, flowing parameters and fluid constituents.
Oil and Gas wells can be internally protected and therefore sustaining production with less intervention, resulting in considerable reduction in maintenance costs using these methods. Also both these techniques can be used in conjunction with other procedures, for example, after coil tubing jobs, immediately charge the well with the appropriate encapsulated inhibitor. In the case of Foam sticks as pressures drop and flow decreases, using the foam stick technique can keep the well flowing at the higher production rates. Both these techniques are not a solution to every problem well but when used in the correct manner on suitable wells with the correct treatment, increase in production is achieved with a considerable reduction in CapEx & OpEx.
A Multicenter Study of Bipolar Disorder among Emergency Department Patients in Latin-American Countries
Authors: Castilla-Puentes Ruby , Secin Ricardo , Grau Arturo , Galeno Roxanna , de Mello Marcelo Feijo , Castilla-Puentes Sandra , Castilla-Puentes Wilma , Sanchez-Russi Carlos A. 
Published: November 2011

Objective: This multicenter study estimated the prevalence of bipolar disorder (BPD) among emergency department (ED) patients in Latin America. Methods: To identify patients with BPD, a combination of DSM IV-criteria interview and the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) was used. Data from 1,505 patients from hospitals in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico was analyzed. Results: The prevalence of BPD in this sample was 5.2% (95% CI=4.5% to 6.9%). The mean age was 37 years (response rate of 83.0%). Compared to non-BPD patients, BPD patients were more likely to report asthma (16.7% vs. 9%), thyroid problems (12.8% vs. 5.8%), seizures (23.1% vs. 3.0%), obesity (39.7% vs. 26.9%), alcohol abuse (30.8% vs. 10.0%), attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (50.0% vs. 12.0%), depression (81.6% vs. 45.7%), obsessive compulsive disorder (20.1% vs. 3.0%), panic disorders (23.1% vs. 12.3%), phobic disorders (11.2% vs. 3.1%), and any anxiety disorder (82.1 % vs. 41.8%; all p ⩽ 0.05). Suicidal plans and attempts were also significant higher in the bipolar group (11.5% vs. 2.8% and 10.3% vs. 1.8% respectively). Multivariate analysis identified ADHD, depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety disorder, and last month suicide plans and attempts to be independently associated with BPD. Conclusion: Our study supports that BPD is prevalent in ED in Latin-American countries and that comorbidity is the rule, not the exception. Patients presenting at ED with irritability, anxiety, pressure speech, euphoria, with suicidal tendencies, involved in risky behaviors, alcohol abuse, dependence or those with history of mental health hospitalization in the past 12 months must be assessed for comorbid BPD.
Correction of craniodorsal coxofemoral luxation in cats and small breed dogs using a modified Knowles technique with the braided polyblend TightRope™ systems
Authors: Ash K. , Rosselli D. , Danielski A. , Farrell M. , Hamilton M. , Fitzpatrick N. 
Published: November 2011

SummaryObjectives: To report the surgical technique and short-term radiographic and functional outcome data for a series of client owned, small breed dogs and cats treated for traumatic craniodorsal coxofemoral luxation using open reduction and internal fixation with the Arthrex Mini TightRope (mTR) and TightRope (TR) systems.Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from the clinical case records, including the initial clinical and radiographic findings, surgical technique, and postoperative short-term clinical and radiographic data. Functional data collected after the six weeks reassessment were obtained via owner questionnaire.Results: Four cats (mTR = 4) and five small breed dogs (mean weight 15 kg; TR = 4, mTR = 1) were included. Median time to postoperative weight bearing was one day. Median lameness score at six weeks postoperatively was 0 out of 5. Coxofemoral joint congruity was radiographically confirmed at the six weeks postoperative visit. Telephone follow-up (at a median of 16 weeks) revealed all animals had returned to their previous level of activity. Complications were minor, and limited to postoperative swelling (n = 1).Clinical significance: Clinical use of the Arthrex Mini TightRope™ and TightRope™ systems can be recommended for traumatic craniodorsal coxofemoral luxation in this novel application as short-term results are at least comparable to existing surgical techniques. Long-term follow-up studies are needed.
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in the beach pea, Lathyrus japonicus (Fabaceae), in Japan
Authors: Ohtsuki Tatsuo , Kaneko Yuko , Mitsui Yuki , Setoguchi Hiroaki 
Published: November 2011

• Premise of the study: Microsatellite loci were developed for Lathyrus japonicus (Fabaceae) to evaluate genetic diversity, population genetic structure, and demographic patterns of this species in Japan.• Methods and Results: In total, eight primer sets were identified in Japanese populations of L. japonicus and polymorphisms were evaluated in 83 individuals from three populations, including the northern and southern geographic range in Japan. The number of alleles per locus ranged from four to 20, and gene diversity per locus ranged from 0.636 to 0.935 among three populations. In addition, six of the eight loci could be successfully amplified in L. pratensis.• Conclusions: These markers will be useful for studies of genetic variations, genetic structure, and gene flow of L. japonicus, which is important to investigate the demographic patterns of this coastal plant. In addition, the primers are useful for further genetic structure analysis of L. pratensis.
Registered Nurses’ Perspectives on the New Graduate Working in the Emergency Department or Critical Care Unit
Authors: Baumberger-Henry Mary 
Published: November 2011

Background:
This qualitative study describes registered nurses’ perspectives on work relationships with new graduates in emergency and critical care settings.

Methods:

Six focus groups of registered nurses (
N
= 31) were interviewed in open and informal discussions lasting approximately 45 to 90 minutes.

Results:
Two themes extracted from the data were lacking confidence and gaining acceptance into the unit’s culture. Registered nurses were disillusioned by the lack of confidence, organization, and skill performance of the new graduate. They agreed that nurses “eat their young.”

Conclusion:
Suggestions are offered for preceptors, mentors, and staff. Recommendations for supporting the new graduate in an uncivil environment are also given.
Reduced Lymphocyte Longevity and Homeostatic Proliferation in Lamin B Receptor-Deficient Mice Results in Profound and Progressive Lymphopenia
Authors: Verhagen Anne M. , de Graaf Carolyn A. , Baldwin Tracey M. , Goradia Ankita , Collinge Janelle E. , Kile Benjamin T. , Metcalf Donald , Starr Robyn , Hilton Douglas J. 
Published: November 2011

Abstract
The lamin B receptor (LBR) is a highly unusual inner nuclear membrane protein with multiple functions. Reduced levels are associated with decreased neutrophil lobularity, whereas complete absence of LBR results in severe skeletal dysplasia and in utero/perinatal lethality. We describe a mouse pedigree, Lym3, with normal bone marrow and thymic development but profound and progressive lymphopenia particularly within the T cell compartment. This defect arises from a point mutation within the Lbr gene with only trace mutant protein detectable in homozygotes, albeit sufficient for normal development. Reduced T cell homeostatic proliferative potential and life span in vivo were found to contribute to lymphopenia. To investigate the role of LBR in gene silencing in hematopoietic cells, we examined gene expression in wild-type and mutant lymph node CD8 T cells and bone marrow neutrophils. Although LBR deficiency had a very mild impact on gene expression overall, for common genes differentially expressed in both LBR-deficient CD8 T cells and neutrophils, gene upregulation prevailed, supporting a role for LBR in their suppression. In summary, this study demonstrates that LBR deficiency affects not only nuclear architecture but also proliferation, cell viability, and gene expression of hematopoietic cells.