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Telephonic nurse case management for patients with diabetes and mental illnesses: a qualitative perspective
Authors: Kahn Linda S. , Fox Chester H. , Carrington June , Desai Urmi , Bartlett Donald P. , Lyle Heather , Kowalski Michelle 
Published: February 2010

Objectives: Gold Choice, a partially capitated Medicaid managed care programme for individuals with a behavioural health diagnosis, implemented a telephonic nurse case management (TNCM) programme to improve diabetes self-management. We sought to identify issues faced by patients with co-morbid behavioural health diagnoses and diabetes as documented in the telephonic nurse case manager’s progress notes. We also explored the role of the TNCM in addressing members’ needs. Methods: We undertook a qualitative analysis of 853 de-identified progress notes from 539 Gold Choice members and conducted a semi-structured interview with the TNCM. Results: Seven major themes emerged reflecting the nurse’s perspectives on challenges faced by Gold Choice members and addressed by the TNCM: (1) Transience of the population. (2) Complex needs, involving not only medical and psychiatric conditions but also housing, transportation and survival. (3) Confusion regarding diabetes diagnosis. (4) Mistrust and suspicion. (5) Difficulties with medical care. (6) Need for diabetes self-management education/skills. (7) Marked appreciation that the TNCM would initiate contact and care about the patient. Discussion: Members with co-morbid behavioural health diagnoses and diabetes constitute a complex population with extensive needs. The TNCM’s role extends beyond diabetes care and entails social support as well as navigation of the healthcare and social service systems.
Synthesis and Characterization of Allylic Dinuclear Molybdenum Complexes with Bridging Oxygen and Sulfur Containing Ligands
Authors: Shatnawi Mazin Y , Tanash Samer A , Al-Ahmad Saleem A , Challen Paul R , Henkel Gerald 
Published: February 2010

Abstract
Complexes of the type [NEt4][{Mo(CO)2(η3-C3H5)}2(μ-L)3] and [Na(thf)x][{Mo(CO)2(η3-C3H5)}2(μ-L)3] (L = OC2H5, SC2H5, OPh, SPh, OC6H4CH3, and SCH2Ph) were synthesized using two different methods. The first was by the reaction of the starting material [Mo(CO)2(CH3CN)2(η3-C3H5)Cl] with NaSR or NaOR and [NEt4]+, using 2:3 (metal:ligand) mole ratio in thf at room temperature. The second was by the in situ reactions of the ligands with the intermediate [Mo(CO)2(CH3CN)2(η3-C3H5)(thf)]+, which was generated by reacting the starting material [Mo(CO)2(CH3CN)2(η3-C3H5)Cl] with Ag[BF4]. The complexes were characterized by means of IR, NMR, and elemental analysis. The X-ray structure of the complex [NEt4][{Mo(CO)2(η3-C3H5)}2(μ-SC6H5)3] was determined, and cyclic voltammetery measurements for the complexes [NEt4][{Mo(CO)2(η3-C3H5)}2(μ-SC6H5)3] and [NEt4][{Mo(CO)2(η3-C3H5)}2(μ-OC6H4CH3)3] were carried out. The OC6H4CH3 complex exhibited a reversible oxidation wave at ca. 0.1 V whereas the SC6H5 complex did not.
Viscoelasticity, Leachability, and Antimicrobial Activity of Poly(vinyl chloride) Blended with Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Sulfonatosuccinate
Authors: Katano Hajime , Tsukatani Toshihide 
Published: February 2010

Abstract
Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium (BA14+) salt with bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfonatosuccinate (BEHS−) anion maintains its liquid state even at room temperature, so it can be regarded as a halogen-free low-volatile liquid material. In this study, the potential use of BA14BEHS as additive for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) has been investigated. The temperature dependence of the storage and loss moduli of PVC films blended with BA14BEHS showed a similar trend of that with a traditional plasticizer bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. The glass transition temperature of the PVC films determined as the peak top temperature in loss modulus was lowered with increasing BA14BEHS content. The 10% BA14BEHS-blended PVC film was placed in contact with water and heptane, but BA14BEHS could not be detected from the aqueous and organic media. The results indicate that BA14BEHS can be applied as a plasticizer for PVC. Since BA14BEHS can be used to give textiles antimicrobial properties, the activity of the BA14BEHS-blended PVC film was assayed against Escherichia coli JM109. In spite of the low-leachability of BA14BEHS, the PVC film showed a significant antimicrobial activity.
A Novel 3D Photoluminescent Silver(I) Coordination Polymer Featuring Unusual μ4-Bonded and Usual μ2-Bonded 2-Aminopyrazine
Authors: Sun Di , Luo Geng-Geng , Zhang Na , Xu Qin-Juan , Wei Zhan-Hua , Yang Cheng-Feng , Lin Li-Rong , Huang Rong-Bin , Zheng Lan-Sun 
Published: February 2010

Abstract
The coexistence of unusual μ4- and usual μ2-bonding modes of 2-aminopyrazine (NH2pyz) is observed for the first time in a novel 3D AgI coordination polymer [Ag4(NHpyz)2(NH2pyz)3(PF6)2]n (1). The structure of 1 possesses 1D {[Ag4(μ4-NHpyz)2]2+}n cylinders which are further extended by μ2-NH2pyz into a 3D framework.
Adsorption of Simazine on a Glassy Carbon Electrode
Authors: Pintado Sara , Mellado José Miguel Rodríguez 
Published: February 2010

Abstract
Differential capacity–potential curves have been measured for the s-triazine herbicide simazine at different concentrations. The decrease in capacity was independent of the applied potential, so the adsorption is also independent of the potential. The adsorption follows a Langmuir type isotherm. The adsorption constant was obtained.
Reviews
Authors: Wheeler Duncan , Rawnsley Ming-Yeh T 
Published: February 2010

All about Almodvar: a passion for cinema, Brad Epps and Despina Kakoudaki (eds.), (2009)Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 496 pp., ISBN 978-0-8166-4961-7 (pbk), $24.95Lee, Vivian P.Y. (2009)Hong Kong Cinema Since 1997: The Post-Nostalgic Imagination. London: Palgrave Macmillan
Matrix Metalloproteinase‐3 and Vitamin D Receptor Genetic Polymorphisms, and Their Interactions with Occupational Exposure in Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Authors: Yuan Han‐Yan , Tang Ying , Liang You‐Xin , Lei Ling , Xiao Guo‐Bing , Wang Sheng , Xia Zhao‐Lin 
Published: February 2010

Matrix Metalloproteinase‐3 and Vitamin D Receptor Genetic Polymorphisms, and Their Interactions with Occupational Exposure in Lumbar Disc Degeneration: Han‐Yan Yuan, et al. Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, ChinaObjectivesTo investigate the occupational and genetic risk factors inducing lumbar disc degeneration in a Chinese population, and to explore their synergistic interactions.MethodsA case‐control study involving 178 low back pain patients with lumbar disc degeneration and 284 controls was carried out. Five types of work‐related factors were investigated using questionnaires. Polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragments length polymorphism was used to detect the polymorphisms of MMP‐3 (matrix metalloproteinase‐3)(rs731236), VDR‐Taq (vitamin D receptor‐Taq) and VDR‐Apa (vitamin D receptor‐Apa)(rs35068180). Rothman's synergy index was used to measure the synergistic interactions between gene polymorphisms and occupational risk factors.ResultsFamily history of lumbar disc diseases, back injury history, whole‐body vibration, bending/twisting, heavy physical workload, age, mutation alleles 5A of MMP‐3 and A of VDR‐Apa were significantly associated with lumbar disc degeneration (OR=12.70, 11.79, 8.96, 5.46, 1.05, 1.96 and 1.70, respectively, p<0.05). Synergistic interactions existed between the mutation allele 5A of MMP‐3 and whole‐body vibration exposure, the mutation allele 5A of MMP‐3 and bending/twisting, and the mutation allele A of VDR‐Apa and bending/twisting (SI=13.27, 2.91, 2.35, respectively, p<0.05).ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that gene‐occupation interaction might play a certain role in exaggerating lumbar disc degeneration. There is a possibility that subjects who carry mutation alleles 5A of MMP‐3 and/or A of VDR‐Apa are more vulnerable to lumbar disc degeneration when they are exposed to whole‐body vibration and/or bending/twisting under ergonomic loads.
Cell Injuries of the Blood‐Air Barrier in Acute Lung Injury Caused by Perfluoroisobutylene Exposure
Authors: Meng Ge , Zhao Jian , Wang He‐Mei , Ding Ri‐Gao , Zhang Xian‐Cheng , Huang Chun‐Qian , Ruan Jin‐Xiu 
Published: February 2010

Cell Injuries of the Blood‐Air Barrier in Acute Lung Injury Caused by Perfluoroisobutylene Exposure: Ge Meng, et al. Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, PR ChinaObjectivesTo investigate the complete process of cell injuries in the blood‐air barrier after perfluoroisobutylene (PFIB) exposure.MethodsRats were exposed to PFIB (140 mg/m3) for 5 min. The pathological changes were evaluated by lung wet‐to‐dry weight ratio, total protein concentration of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and HE stain. Ultrastructural changes were observed by transmission electron microscope. Apoptosis was detected by in situ apoptosis detection. Changes of actin in the lung tissue were evaluated by western blot assay.ResultsNo significant pulmonary edema or increased permeability was observed within the first 4 h, post PFIB exposure. However, inflammatory cell infiltration and alveolar wall thickening were observed from 2 h. Destruction of the alveoli constitution integrity, edema and protein leakage were observed at 8 h. The injuries culminated at 24 h and then recovered gradually. The ultrastructural injuries of alveolar type I epithelial cells, alveolar type II epithelial cells and pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells were observed at 30 min post PFIB exposure. Some injuries were similar to apoptosis. Compared with control, more serious injuries were observed in PFIB‐exposed rats after 30 min. At 8 h, some signs of cell necrosis were observed. The injuries culminated at 24 h and then ameliorated. The number of apoptotic cells abnormally increased at 30 min post PFIB exposure, the maximum appeared at 24 h, and then ameliorated gradually. Western blot analysis revealed that the level of actin in the lung showed no significant changes within the first 4 h post PFIB exposure. However, it decreased at 8 h, reached a nadir at 24 h, and then recovered gradually.ConclusionsThe pathological processes were in progress persistently post PFIB exposure. The early injuries probably were the result of the direct attack of PFIB and the advanced injuries probably arose from the inflammatory reaction induced by PFIB.
Interactive Model of Subsidiary Behaviors, Work Performance and Autonomic Nerve Activity during Visual Display Terminal Work
Authors: Takanishi Toshimasa , Ebara Takeshi , Murasaki Gen‐i , Kubo Tomohide , Tachi Norihide , Itani Toru , Kamijima Michihiro 
Published: February 2010

Interactive Model of Subsidiary Behaviors, Work Performance and Autonomic Nerve Activity during Visual Display Terminal Work: Toshimasa Takanishi, et al. Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesObjectivesThe aims of the study were to investigate the systematic classification of subsidiary behaviors during visual display terminal (VDT) work and discuss the interpretation of these behaviors through an interactive model of subsidiary behaviors, work performance and autonomic nerve activity.MethodsTwelve university students were instructed to perform continuous 120‐min English transcription tasks in a sedentary posture. Data on subsidiary behaviors, work performance (mean keystroke and mean error rates), and autonomic nervous system balance (log‐transformed low frequency (LF) / high frequency (HF) ratio) were recorded every 5 min during VDT work.ResultsThe subsidiary behaviors were categorized into 3 qualitatively independent factors: distractive behaviors against monotony (DBM), sleepiness‐related behaviors (SRB), and habitual behaviors (HB). A cross‐correlation analysis indicated that an increase of DBM, which is considered as a sign of workers' attempt to escape from monotonous task operations, was related to a decline in performance. A decrease in the LF/HF ratio was followed by SRB after 5 min passed (r=–0.57, p<0.05), eventually leading to a restriction of the deterioration in performance. An increase of DBM was predictive of an increase in errors (r=0.54, p<0.05), and a significant negative correlation (r=–0.46, p<0.05) between HB and autonomic nerve activity at 10 min after the appearance of HB was observed.ConclusionIt emerged from the results that the factor structure of subsidiary behaviors consists of 3 mutually independent factors. The interactive model suggests that subsidiary behaviors are possibly precursory signs of errors and changes in autonomic nervous system balance.
Variable Responses of Fish Assemblages, Habitat, and Stability to Natural‐Channel‐Design Restoration in Catskill Mountain Streams
Authors: Baldigo Barry P. , Ernst Anne G. , Warren Dana R. , Miller Sarah J. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractNatural‐channel‐design (NCD) restorations were recently implemented within large segments of five first‐ and second‐order streams in the Catskill Mountains of New York in an attempt to increase channel stability, reduce bed and bank erosion, and sustain water quality. In conjunction with these efforts, 54 fish and habitat surveys were done from 1999 to 2007 at six restored reaches and five stable control reaches to evaluate the effects of NCD restoration on fish assemblages, habitat, and bank stability. A before–after–control–impact study design and two‐factor analysis of variance were used to quantify the net changes in habitat and fish population and community indices at treatment reaches relative to those at unaltered control reaches. The density and biomass of fish communities were often dominated by one or two small prey species and no or few predator species before restoration and by one or more trout (Salmonidae) species after restoration. Significant increases in community richness (30%), diversity (40%), species or biomass equitability (32%), and total biomass (up to 52%) in at least four of the six restored reaches demonstrate that NCD restorations can improve the health and sustainability of fish communities in geomorphically unstable Catskill Mountain streams over the short to marginally long term. Bank stability, stream habitat, and trout habitat suitability indices (HSIs) generally improved significantly at the restored reaches, but key habitat features and trout HSIs did not change or decreased at two of them. Fish communities and trout populations at these two reaches were not positively affected by NCD restorations. Though NCD restorations often had a positive effect on habitat and fish communities, our results show that the initial habitat conditions limit the relative improvements than can be achieved, habitat quality and stability do not necessarily respond in unison, and biotic and abiotic responses cannot always be generalized.
Effects of Natural‐Channel‐Design Restoration on Habitat Quality in Catskill Mountain Streams, New York
Authors: Ernst Anne G. , Baldigo Barry P. , Mulvihill Christiane I. , Vian Mark 
Published: February 2010

AbstractStream restoration has received much attention in recent years, yet there has been little effort to evaluate its impacts on physical habitat, stability, and biota. A popular but controversial stream restoration approach is natural channel design (NCD), which cannot be adequately evaluated without a long‐term, independent assessment of its effects on stream habitat. Six reaches of five Catskill Mountain streams in southeastern New York were restored during 2000–2003 following NCD techniques to decrease bed and bank degradation, decrease sediment loads, and improve water quality. Habitat surveys were conducted during summer low flows from 2001 to 2007. The effects of the NCD projects on stream condition were assessed via a before–after–control–impact study design to quantify the net changes in stream and bank habitat variables relative to those in unaltered control reaches. Analysis of variance tests of three different measures of bank stability show that on average stream stability increased at treatment sites for 2–5 years after restoration. Mean channel depth, thalweg depth, and the pool–riffle ratio generally increased, whereas mean channel width, percent streambank coverage by trees, and shade decreased. Habitat suitability indices for local salmonid species increased at four of six reaches after restoration. The changes in channel dimensions rendered them generally more characteristic of stabler stream forms in the given valley settings. Although these studies were done relatively soon after project completion, our findings demonstrate that habitat conditions can be improved in degraded Catskill Mountain streams through NCD restoration.
Comparison of Growth and Stress in Resident Redband Trout Held in Laboratory Simulations of Montane and Desert Summer Temperature Cycles
Authors: Cassinelli John D. , Moffitt Christine M. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractWithin their native range in western North America, resident redband trout Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri occupy stream habitat from high mountains to low desert. To better understand the temperature tolerance, growth, and stress physiology of native redband trout populations and compare the resilience and responses to reciprocal environments of stocks adapted to desert or montane conditions, we conducted controlled laboratory trials. We tested groups of age‐0 progeny from naturally reproducing desert and montane fish stocks in temperature cycles that simulated the summer conditions typical in regional desert and montane stream habitats. The diel cycles ranged from 8°C to 16°C for montane treatments and from 18°C to 26°C for desert treatments, and our tests were repeated over 2 years. We evaluated survival, growth, feed efficiency, plasma cortisol, heat shock protein levels, and body proximate composition in samples of fish collected during and at the completion of the trials. All of the stocks tested had high survival under all conditions, regardless of their geographic origin. We found no differences consistently attributable to desert or montane origin. Growth rates and protein and lipid efficiencies varied among stocks, between temperature treatments, and between replicate years. We found that the expression of heat shock protein 70 (hsp70) was consistently higher in all stocks maintained at desert temperatures regardless of source, but the absolute quantity of proteins measured varied among populations. We conducted an additional short‐term trial to evaluate the responses of different stocks to upper lethal temperature cycles that approached a daily maximum of 30°C. Although desert‐ and montane‐adapted populations of redband trout were equally dynamic and adaptive in desert or montane diel temperature cycles, we conclude that the desert stocks will be more at risk from increasing temperatures and reduced stream flows in the summer months as climate changes.
Predicting Future Changes in Muskegon River Watershed Game Fish Distributions under Future Land Cover Alteration and Climate Change Scenarios
Authors: Steen Paul J. , Wiley Michael J. , Schaeffer Jeffrey S. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractFuture alterations in land cover and climate are likely to cause substantial changes in the ranges of fish species. Predictive distribution models are an important tool for assessing the probability that these changes will cause increases or decreases in or the extirpation of species. Classification tree models that predict the probability of game fish presence were applied to the streams of the Muskegon River watershed, Michigan. The models were used to study three potential future scenarios: (1) land cover change only, (2) land cover change and a 3°C increase in air temperature by 2100, and (3) land cover change and a 5°C increase in air temperature by 2100. The analysis indicated that the expected change in air temperature and subsequent change in water temperatures would result in the decline of coldwater fish in the Muskegon watershed by the end of the 21st century while cool‐ and warmwater species would significantly increase their ranges. The greatest decline detected was a 90% reduction in the probability that brook trout Salvelinus fontinalis would occur in Bigelow Creek. The greatest increase was a 276% increase in the probability that northern pike Esox lucius would occur in the Middle Branch River. Changes in land cover are expected to cause large changes in a few fish species, such as walleye Sander vitreus and Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, but not to drive major changes in species composition. Managers can alter stream environmental conditions to maximize the probability that species will reside in particular stream reaches through application of the classification tree models. Such models represent a good way to predict future changes, as they give quantitative estimates of the n‐dimensional niches for particular species.
Sensitivity of Lake Sturgeon Population Dynamics and Genetics to Demographic Parameters
Authors: Schueller Amy M. , Hayes Daniel B. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractUncertainty in population parameters can make managing fisheries difficult, especially for long‐lived species such as lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens. Models can be used to explore population parameter uncertainty and how uncertainty affects demographic and genetic population outputs through the use of sensitivity analyses. The objective of this study was to determine which lake sturgeon population parameters have the greatest influence on demographic characteristics, including rates of extinction and percentage of populations increasing from their initial size, and population genetic characteristics, including percentage of unique alleles retained and average inbreeding coefficient. An individual‐based modeling approach that represented demographic and genetic processes was used to achieve this objective. Individual lake sturgeon were tracked throughout the modeling process with unique identifiers, allowing for the determination of the degree of inbreeding and the number of unique alleles retained. Sensitivity analyses were performed by changing one parameter at a time across a range of plausible values while holding all of the other parameters at their nominal values. All responses were hypersensitive to young‐of‐the‐year mortality, post–young‐of‐the‐year mortality, age at first maturation for females, and probability of mating for females. The post–young‐of‐the‐year mortality rate was the most sensitive of all of the population parameters. The outputs were relatively insensitive to changes in the age at first maturation for males and the probability of mating for males. Sensitivity was dependent upon the initial population size, with population parameters having differing sensitivities with respect to other parameters for smaller and larger population sizes. The demographic and genetic outputs were related to one another via similar relationships for each of the population sizes. These analyses should be used to target rehabilitation efforts on altering population parameters with the largest influence on population persistence and genetic integrity.