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Hepatitis B vaccination after living donor liver transplantation
Authors: Soejima Yuji , Ikegami Toru , Taketomi Akinobu , Yoshizumi Tomoharu , Uchiyama Hideaki , Harada Noboru , Yamashita Yoichi , Maehara Yoshihiko 
Published: June 2007

AbstractBackground: The efficacy of hepatitis B vaccination after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in patients transplanted anti‐HBc‐positive grafts or in patients who underwent LDLT for fulminant hepatitis B remains unknown.Method: A total of 11 recipients who underwent LDLT between October 1996 and October 2002 prospectively received hepatitis B vaccination three times within 6 months, starting a few weeks after the cessation of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) prophylaxis. Serial quantification of the hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) was performed.Results: At the last follow‐up, six out of 11 patients (54.5%) had seroconversion and were free from HBIG thereafter. Four out of those six responders had a peak HBsAb level of more than 1000 IU/L, while the other two patients had peak HbsAb levels below 1000 IU/L. Five patients never responded to the treatment and were back to HBIG prophylaxis. The average age of the six responders was 25.5 years, which was significantly younger than that of non‐responders (44.4 years, P<0.05). None had side effects or hepatitis B infection during the study period.Conclusions: In conclusion, the use of this treatment modality could be used to reduce the cost of HBIG.
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Affects Frontal–Striatal BOLD Response During Inhibitory Control
Authors: Fryer Susanna L. , Tapert Susan F. , Mattson Sarah N. , Paulus Martin P. , Spadoni Andrea D. , Riley Edward P. 
Published: June 2007

Background: Prenatal alcohol exposure can lead to widespread cognitive impairment and behavioral dysregulation, including deficits in attention and response inhibition. This study characterized the neural substrates underlying the disinhibited behavioral profile of individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).Methods: Children and adolescents (ages 8–18) with (n=13) and without (n=9) histories of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging while performing a response inhibition (go/no‐go) task.Results: Despite similar task performance (mean response latency, performance accuracy, and signal detection), blood oxygen level‐dependent (BOLD) response patterns differed by group. Region‐of‐interest analyses revealed that during portions of the behavioral task that required response inhibition, alcohol‐exposed participants showed greater BOLD response across prefrontal cortical regions (including the left medial and right middle frontal gyri), while they showed less right caudate nucleus activation, compared with control participants.Conclusions: These data provide an account of response inhibition‐related brain functioning in youth with FASD. Furthermore, results suggest that the frontal–striatal circuitry thought to mediate inhibitory control is sensitive to alcohol teratogenesis.
Pre‐ and Post‐set Hydrophilicity of Elastomeric Impression Materials
Authors: Michalakis Konstantinos X. , Bakopoulou Athina , Hirayama Hiroshi , Garefis Dimitris P. , Garefis Pavlos D. 
Published: June 2007

Purpose: To evaluate the hydrophilicity of one polyether, four poly(vinyl siloxanes), and one condensation silicone before and after setting under simulated clinical conditions, and to correlate the findings to the contact angle values of these materials.
Materials and Methods: The hydrophilicity before and after setting, as well as the contact angle values of the elastomeric impression materials were evaluated. Part I: A freshly extracted tooth, which was prepared for a full coverage restoration, was kept in saliva for 15 minutes and was then rinsed for 10 seconds. Impressions were taken without any drying of the tooth. A total of ten samples were taken for each material. The specimens were evaluated at a 10× magnification for defects. Part II: After the evaluation, the impressions were poured with a type IV dental stone and were left for 1 hour before separation. The stone specimens were then evaluated at a 10× magnification for negative voids. A total of 60 specimens were tested. Part III: Sixty identical 10 × 10 × 4 mm2 plastic molds were used for the fabrication of the impression material specimens. Contact angle measurements of each specimen were made 1 hour after separation from the plastic mold. A calibrated pipette was used to place a drop (0.05 ml) of saturated calcium sulfate dehydrate onto each specimen. Digital images were taken for each specimen, and contact angle values were measured with appropriate software.
Results: Part I: One‐way ANOVA revealed significant differences among the materials (F = 15.526, p < 0.0005). Polyether had the fewest voids. The poly(vinyl siloxanes) did not present any significant differences among them, according to Tukey's HSD test (p < 0.05). Part II: One‐way ANOVA revealed significant differences among the materials (F = 46.164, p < 0.0005). Polyether (Impregum) was the material which produced stone specimens with the fewest voids. Part III: One‐way ANOVA indicated significant differences among the elastomeric impression materials (F = 494.918, p < 0.0005). Polyether displayed the smallest contact angle values.
Conclusions:
Polyether was the most hydrophilic of all materials tested.
Utility of Continuous Measurement of Pulmonary Artery Oxygen Saturation During Episodic Myocardial Ischemia in Patients
Authors: KERN MORTON J. , AGUIRRE FRANK , SHAH YOGESH , GABLIANI GREGORY , DELIGONUL UBEYDULLAH , BODET JOSEPH , VANDORMAEL MICHEL 
Published: June 2007

The use of continuously monitored pulmonary artery oxygen saturation (PAOS)for the assessment of transient myocardial ischemia was examined in a controlled human model during coronary angioplasty, producing brief reversible episodes of myocardial ischemia. Clinical and anatomic variables were prospectively recorded and correlated with changes in continuous PAOS during repeated episodes of coronary artery occulsion. Forty‐seven patients underwent left anterior descending (LAD, n = 43) or circumflex (n = 4) coronary balloon occlusion. Patients were subgrouped by PAOS responses: group 1, 22 patients with ± 10% drop in PAOS during balloon inflation and group 2, 25 patients in whom the PAOS signal was stable or only minimally affected during transient ischemia. Anatomical features analyzed included normal coronary diameter, location of lesion (e.g., proximal to the first septal branch) and extent of myocardium supplied by an occluded artery (LAD extending beyond the apex of the left ventricle [LV] or a large diagonal after the occlusion point). Left ventricular wall motion abnormalities, presence of other coronary artery disease, diabetes and hypertension were also analyzed. Groups were similar with respect to age (61 ± 13, 62 ± 10 years), LV ejection fraction, LV score, incidence of hypertension and diabetes or anatomic scores (2.2 ± 1.0, for group 1 vs 2.0 ± 0.9 for group 2), normal angiographic arterial diameter and presence of coronary collateral supply.Although some episodes of myocardial ischemia in electively studied stable patients may be associated with significant reducitons in PAOS, the occurrence or degree of PAOS reduction is not predicted by coronary anatomy, LV function or other clinical variables. Use of PAOS to identify ischemic events in more critically ill patients is potentially useful, but must be assessed individually during the clinical situation. (J Interven Cardiol 1988:1:2)
Percutaneous Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty: The State of the Art. A Review of Two Years Experience in Rouen
Authors: CRIBIER A. , GERBER L. , BERLAND J. , GAMRA H. , KONING R. , ELTCHANINOFF H. , LETAC B. 
Published: June 2007

Since the first case performed by us in September 1985, percutaneous transluminal aortic valvuloplasty (PTAV) has been applied in Rouen in a broad clinical spectrum of patients with aortic stenosis. After our encouraging initial experience, there have been changes in our objectives and technique which have allowed us to proceed more quickly, with less discomfort to the patient, lower risk, and improved results. The development of a new device, a triple lumen‐double size balloon catheter has been a major advance as well as the use of extra‐stiff guidewires and arterial sheaths.Our series has grown to more than 300 patients, mostly elderly (mean age 73 ± 11, 25% at or above 80) and very ill (71% in NYHA functional class HI or IV). Indication for PTA V was either absolute contraindication to valve replacement (30%), increased surgical risk (31%), refusal of surgery (10%), or attempt to postpone surgery (29%).The largest balloon size used has been 20 mm or above (23 mm or even 25 mm) in 70% of the cases. The double‐balloon technique has been used in only 5% of the cases. In our series, PTAV resulted in a decrease in transvalvular peak gradient from 71 ± 26 mm Hg to 28 ± 13 mm Hg and an increase in aortic valve area from 0.54 ± 0.18 cm2 to 0.96 ± 0.33 cm2. With gained experience and the use of larger balloon sizes, the results have clearly improved: in the last 100 patients a valve area to or above 1 an2 has been obtained in 55% compared to 30% of the cases in our early experience. Patients less than 70 years old had the best results but the aortic stenosis was less severe before PTAV.The total procedural and post‐PTA V mortality was 4% and involved primarily very old patients. The nonfatal complication rate remained low. Clinical information for 204 patients followed for 12 ± 5 months has been obtained and repeat catheterization has been done in 56 patients at an average of 4.5 months after PTA V.The data confirms that PTA V is feasible and can be accomplished with a relatively low risk in an elderly and ill population and in patients with contraindication to valve replacement or very high surgical risk. The procedure alters the natural history of the disease in these patients, improving both symptoms and survival. Indications in other categories of patients deserve further studies.
Catheter Ablation of Left Accessory Atrioventricular Connections: The Transseptal Approach
Authors: MONTENERO ANNIBALE SANDRO , CREA FILIPPO , BENDINI MARIA GRAZIA , BELLOCCI FULVIO , ZECCHI PAOLO 
Published: June 2007

Background: In the past few years, there has been a relative explosion of activity in the realm of interventional cardiology. The high rate of success of radiofrequency energy ablation have transformed catheter ablation from an investigational procedure into the first‐line therapy for symptomatic Wolff‐Parkinson‐White syndrome. Radiofrequency catheter ablation for preexcitation syndrome is commonly based on a ventricular approach. Such an approach might he associated with the risk of prolonged arterial catheter manipulation, retrograde left ventricular catheterization, and production of multiple, potentially arrhythmogenic, ventricular lesions created during ablation. Potential risks can be avoided using atrial insertion ablation procedures. The transseptal procedure that was developed in the 1950s and 1960s as a diagnostic procedure and then shelved in the 1970s and early 1980s has now come back into prominence as a therapeutic technique in the treatment of valvular heart disease, and then in the ablation of the left accessory atrioventricular connections. Methods: Atrial aspect of mitral annulus is a relatively smooth, nonobstructed surface that simplifies catheter movement, thereby permitting rapid and accurate accessory pathway location. Although primary use of earliest endocardial retrograde atrial activation as a marker of accessory pathway atrial insertion is sufficiently accurate to permit successful ablation, direct recording of an accessory pathway potential is an important predictor of successful ablation site. Moreover, the analysis of the unipolar atrial electrogram, recorded during sinus rhythm from the tip of the ablation catheter, provides further information for localizing the atrial insertion of the accessory pathways. Shortest atrial‐accessory pathway and negative delta‐accessory pathway intervals have been found to be the best predictors of the successful site. Results: A 90.5% success of the transseptal approach on an overall population of 328 patients, higher for overt than for concealed pathways, is comparable with the results of the retrograde. Complications are 0.5%. Conclusion: In conclusion, the transseptal approach for ablation at the atrial site is very safe and highly effective, and avoids prolonged arterial cannulation and catheter manipulation in the ascending aorta and left ventricle.
Lumps and Bumps: Coronary Artery Aneurysms in Adults
Authors: JAVIER JULIAN J. , CONLEY THOMAS D. , PIERRE MARK St. , TALLEY J. DAVID 
Published: June 2007

A 57‐year‐old man was admitted with chest discomfort consistent with myocardial ischemia. The initial ECG showed normal sinus rhythm and an incomplete right bundle branch block, without myocardial ischemia or injury. As a child he was hospitalized for a “rare form” of rheumatic fever. In 1987, he underwent cardiac catheterization revealing coronary artery aneurysms consistent with Kawasaki disease.Exercise scintigraphy with 99Tc sestamibi showed a reversible defect in the inferior wall. Cardiac catheterization demonstrated multiple coronary artery aneurysms in the right coronary artery (Fig. 1) and proximal left anterior descending coronary artery (Fig. 2). The aneurysms ranged from 4–6 mm in diameter. The patient's medical regimen was optimized and his symptoms improved.
Mind the neuron! The role of the single neuron in a theory of mind
Authors: Vickery Richard M. 
Published: June 2007

Objective:To present the argument that the only secure foundation for a theory of behaviour, and ultimately of mind, rests at the level of single neurons, and to assess progress at this level of explanation.Methods:Relevant data were obtained by a search of PubMed, last updated in January 2007, focused on implemented models from single-neuron studies.Results:Technical limitations on recording neural activity produce trade-offs between temporal and spatial resolution and the ability to track the massively parallel activity of the nervous system. The properties of the single neuron that would need to be measured and the techniques available to obtain the data are described. The concept of a fixed neuronal identity may be impeding progress and should be replaced with the concept of dynamically assigned neuron identity.Conclusion:Modern data collection techniques make it possible to obtain data at the single-neuron level on the complete nervous systems of simple organisms. Present models based on this data do not provide an integrated explanation of behaviour. However, there do not appear to be insurmountable theoretical or practical obstacles to building such models in the future or of scaling the data collection up to more complex organisms.
Monetary remedies for breach of confidence in privacy cases
Authors: Witzleb Normann 
Published: June 2007

In Campbell v MGN Ltd, the House of Lords endorsed an expansive interpretation of the breach of confidence action to protect privacy interests. The scope and content of this transformed cause of action have already been subject to considerable judicial consideration and academic discussion. This paper focuses on the remedial consequences of privacy breaches. It undertakes an analysis of the principles which govern awards for pecuniary and non-pecuniary loss, the availability of gain-based relief, in particular an account of profits, and exemplary damages.Even in its traditional scope, the monetary remedies for breach of confidence raise complex issues, mainly resulting from the fact that this doctrine draws on multiple jurisdictional sources such as equity, contract and property law. The difficulties of determining the appropriate remedial principles are now compounded by the fact that English law also aims to integrate its obligation to protect the right to privacy under Art 8 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 1950 into the conceptual framework of the breach of confidence action.The analysis provided in this paper supports the contention that not only the scope of the cause of action but also important remedial issues are likely to remain in doubt until the wrong of ‘misuse of private information’ is freed from the constraints of the traditional action for breach of confidence. A separate tort would be able to deal more coherently and comprehensively with all wrongs commonly regarded as privacy breaches.
Abstracts
Authors: Sporakowski Michael J. 
Published: June 2007

Bernstein, B. E. Lawyer and counselor as an interdisciplinary team: one lawyer's suggestions.Brandwein, R. A., Brown, C. A. & Fox, E. M. Women and children last: the social situation of divorced women and their families.Cookerly, J. R. The reduction of psychopathology as measured by the MMPI clinical scales in three forms of marriage counseling.Denfeld, D. Dropouts from swinging.Fulton, W. C. Counseling as an insured benefit: perspectives from the insurance industry.Hurvitz, N. The family therapist as intermediary.Raths, O. N., Bellville, T. P., Bellville, C. J. & Garetz, F. K. The counter‐phobic mechanism as a force in mate selection and marital stability.Rolfe, D. J. The financial priorities inventory.Solomon, M. A. Resistance in family therapy: some conceptual and technical considerations.Sonne, J. C. On the question of compulsory marriage counseling as a part of divorce proceedings.Strauss, M. Leveling, civility, and violence in the family.Weiss, R. L., Birchler, G. R., & Vincent, J. P. Contractual models for negotiation training in marital dyads.
Book Reviews
Authors: Ard Ben N. 
Published: June 2007

Book reviewed in this article:Gottman, John M., & Leiblum, Sandra R. How to do psychotherapy and how to evaluate it: A manual for beginners.Nichols, William C., Jr., (Editor). Marriage and family therapy: A reader from NCFR journals.Greenwald, Harold. Direct decision therapy.Kaufman, Walter. Without guilt and justice: From decidophobia to autonomy
Abstracts
Authors: Taggart Morris 
Published: June 2007

Chessick, R. D. The sad soul of the psychiatrist. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 1978, 42, 1–9.Greenberg, G. S. The family international perspective: A study and examination of the work of Don D. Jackson. Family Process, 1977, 16, 385–112.Hines, P. M. & Hare‐Mustin, R. T. Ethical concerns in family therapy. Professional Psychology, 1978, 9, 165–171.Keshet, H. F. & Rosenthal, K. M. Fathering after marital separation. Social Work, 1978, 23, 11–18.Loewenstein, S. An overview of some aspects of female sexuality. Social Casework, 1978, 59, 106–115.Mace, D. R. & Mace, V. C. Measure your marriage potential: A simple test that tells couples where they are. The Family Coordinator, 1978, 27, 63–67.Wexler, J. & Steidl, J. Marriage and the capacity to be alone. Psychiatry, 1978, 41, 72–82.
Abstracts
Authors: Taggart Morris 
Published: June 2007

Colapinto, J. The relative value of empirical evidence. Family Process,Frank, H. Psychodynamic conflicts in female law students. American Journal of Psychoanalysis.Riskin, L.L. Sexual relationships between psychotherapists and their patients: toward research or restraint. California Law Review,Verhulst, J. & Heiman, J.R. An interactional approach to sexual dysfunctions. American Journal of Family Therapy,
Child Abuse: A Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Model
Authors: Otto Mary L. , Smith David G. 
Published: June 2007

The frequency of child abuse, together with its generational pattern of reocurrence, has created a need for additional models for child abuse treatment. Presented herein is a six‐step child abuse intervention model based upon cognitive‐behavioral change strategies. Allowing immediate alleviation of abuse when only one adult family member is in contact with the assisting agency, the proposed model provides for the restructuring of parenting style to increase the probabilities of permanent change.This model is currently being utilized by one of the authors to assist self‐referred abusive patients in a group setting.
Abstracts
Authors: Taggart Morris 
Published: June 2007

Gerson, M. J. & Barsky, M. For the new family therapist: A glossary of terms. American Journal of Family Therapy.Gunderson, J. G., Kerr, J. & Englund, D. W. The families of borderlines. Archives of General Psychiatry.Mandelbaum, A. Family characteristics of patients with borderline and narcissistic disorders. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic.Liddle, H. H. On teaching a contextual or systemic therapy: Training content, goals and methods. American Journal of Family Therapy.Pope, K. S., Schover, L. R. & Levenson, H. Sexual behavior between clinical supervisors and trainees: Implications for professional standards. Professional Psychology.Robinson, B. & Thurnher, M. Taking care of aged parents: A family cycle transition. The Gerontologist.Watzlawick, P. & Coyne, J. C. Depression following stroke: Brief, problem‐focused family treatment. Family Process.
Abstracts
Authors: Olson David H. 
Published: June 2007

Ahrons, C. R. Divorce: A crisis of family transition and change. Family Relations,Elmer, E. Child abuse and family stress. Journal of Social Issues.McCubbin, H. I. Integrating coping behavior in family stress theory. Journal of Marriage and the Family,Reiss, D. & Oliveri, M. E. Family paradigm and family coping: A proposal for linking the family's intrinsic adaptive capacities to its responses to stress. Family Relations,Richman, J. The family therapy of attempted suicide. Family Process,Stanton, M. D. Family treatment approaches to drug abuse problems: A review. Family Process,Unger, D. G. and Powell, D. R. Supporting families under stress: The role of social networks. Family Relations,Wiseman, J. P. The “home treatment”: The first steps in trying to cope with an alcoholic husband. Family Relations,
COUNSELING BATTERED WOMEN FROM FUNDAMENTALIST CHURCHES*
Authors: Whipple Vicky 
Published: June 2007

In addition to the emotional, physical, and economic issues that all abused women face, battered women from fundamentalist churches have religious issues that need to be addressed. While therapists usually leave discussion of such matters to the clergy, in the case of domestic violence, the fundamentalist clergy is likely to be unsupportive or to even unknowingly endanger battered women because of their legalistic attitudes about marriage and sex roles. It is, thus, imperative that the professional counselor understand these issues and be willing to discuss them.This article explains five teachings of fundamentalist churches, explores how they help perpetuate violent relationships, and offers suggestions to therapists on how to speak with clients about these issues.
REVIEWS
Authors: Piercy Fred 
Published: June 2007

PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Todd, T. C., & Selekman, M. D. (Eds.). (1991). Family therapy approaches with adolescent substance abusers.PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Edwards, J. T. (1990). Treating Chemically dependent families: A practical systems approach for professionals.PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Scharff, D. E., & Scharff, J. S. (1991). Object relations couple therapy.PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Brendler, J., Silver, M., Haber, M., & Sargent, J. (1991). Madness, chaos, and violence: Therapy with families at the brink.PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Sperry, L., & Carlson, J. (1991). Marital therpay: Intergrating theroy and practice.PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Kaslow, F. W. (Ed.). (1990). Voices in family psychology.PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Wiseman, J. M. (1990). Mediation therapy: Short‐term decision making for couples and families in crisis.PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Gale, J. E. (1991). Conversation analysis of therapeutic discourse: The pursuit of a therapeutic agenda.PROFESSIONAL BOOKS: Geffen, M. S. (1989). Guide to Computerized patient account systems.SELF‐HELP: Napier, A. Y. (1990). The fragile bond.