bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cortical and subcortical microstructure integrity changes after repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy in cocaine use disorder and relates to clinical outcomes
Authors: Rasgado‐Toledo Jalil , Issa‐Garcia Victor , Alcalá‐Lozano Ruth , Garza‐Villarreal Eduardo A. , González‐Escamilla Gabriel 
Published: February 2024

AbstractCocaine use disorder (CUD) is a worldwide public health condition that is suggested to induce pathological changes in macrostructure and microstructure. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has gained attention as a potential treatment for CUD symptoms. Here, we sought to elucidate whether rTMS induces changes in white matter (WM) microstructure in frontostriatal circuits after 2 weeks of therapy in patients with CUD and to test whether baseline WM microstructure of the same circuits affects clinical improvement. This study consisted of a 2‐week, parallel‐group, double‐blind, randomized controlled clinical trial (acute phase) (sham [n = 23] and active [n = 27]), in which patients received two daily sessions of rTMS on the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (lDLPFC) as an add‐on treatment. T1‐weighted and high angular resolution diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI‐HARDI) at baseline and 2 weeks after served to evaluate WM microstructure. After active rTMS, results showed a significant increase in neurite density compared with sham rTMS in WM tracts connecting lDLPFC with left and right ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC). Similarly, rTMS showed a reduction in orientation dispersion in WM tracts connecting lDLPFC with the left caudate nucleus, left thalamus, and left vmPFC. Results also showed a greater reduction in craving Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) after rTMS when baseline intra‐cellular volume fraction (ICVF) was low in WM tracts connecting left caudate nucleus with substantia nigra and left pallidum, as well as left thalamus with substantia nigra and left pallidum. Our results evidence rTMS‐induced WM microstructural changes in fronto‐striato‐thalamic circuits and support its efficacy as a therapeutic tool in treating CUD. Further, individual clinical improvement may rely on the patient's individual structural connectivity integrity.
Serum iron and ferritin levels in female patients with gingivitis and periodontitis
Authors: Ozcan Bulut S , Ozel Ercel N 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimThe aim of the study was to compare serum ferritin and iron levels and periodontal status in pre‐ and post‐menopausal female patients.Materials and MethodsA total of 108 systemically healthy patients were included in the study, 63 patients in the pre‐menopause group and 45 patients in the post‐menopause group. The periodontal diagnosis was made according to the new periodontal disease classification of the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology Serum Iron (μg/dL) and Serum Ferritin (ng/mL) values were analysed in patients divided into groups according to menopausal status and periodontal status.ResultThe mean ferritin in pre‐menopausal women (34.96 ± 27.87 ng/mL) was lower than the mean ferritin in post‐menopausal women (64.24 ± 36.05 ng/mL), and this difference was found to be statistically significant (P<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the averages of iron and ferritin according to periodontal diagnosis in pre‐menopausal women (P = 0.200 and P = 0.858). A statistically significant difference was found between serum ferritin averages according to periodontal diagnosis in post‐menopausal women (P < 0.001). Serum ferritin at % Interdental bone loss = 0 in Post‐M was 33.93 ± 8.65 ng/mL; 47.51 ± 16.17 ng/mL in Stage 1 periodontitis; 72.66 ± 18.12 ng/mL in Stage 2 periodontitis; It was found to be 87.4 ± 47.1 ng/mL in Stage 3–4 periodontitis.ConclusionSerum ferritin values might vary depending on the presence or severity of periodontitis in post‐menopausal women.
Intraoperative assessment of blood flow using transabdominal ultrasound during laparoscopic surgery of celiac artery compression syndrome
Authors: Hayano Koichi , Kano Masayuki , Matsumoto Yasunori , Kurata Yoshihiro , Otsuka Ryota , Hirata Atsushi , Nakano Akira , Toyozumi Takeshi , Murakami Kentaro , Uesato Masaya , Ohira Gaku , Matsubara Hisahiro 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSurgical treatment of celiac artery (CA) compression syndrome (CACS) is to release the median arcuate ligament (MAL) by removing the abdominal nerve plexus surrounding CA. In laparoscopic surgery of CACS, objective intraoperative assessment of blood flow in CA is highly desirable. We herein demonstrate a case of laparoscopic surgery of CACS with use of intraoperative transabdominal ultrasound. A 52‐year‐old woman was presented with epigastric pain and vomiting after eating. Contrast‐enhanced computed tomography demonstrated significant stenosis at the origin of CA. Doppler study of CA was also performed, and she was diagnosed as CACS. Laparoscopic surgery was performed, and the MAL was divided. And then, Doppler study using intraoperative transabdominal ultrasound confirmed the successful decompression of CA. This patient was discharged on postoperative day 11, and her symptoms was improved. Intraoperative assessment of blood flow in CA using transabdominal ultrasound was a simple and useful method for laparoscopic surgery of CACS.
Surgical proficiency in laparoscopic radical cystectomy with extracorporeal urinary diversion and its adequacy for the execution of robot‐assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion
Authors: Suzuki Atsuto , Ito Hiroki , Uemura Koichi , Muraoka Kentaro , Tatenuma Tomoyuki , Osaka Kimito , Yokomizo Yumiko , Hayashi Narihiko , Hasumi Hisashi , Makiyama Kazuhide 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIntroductionThe number of facilities adopting intracorporeal urinary diversion (ICUD) using robots instead of extracorporeal urinary diversion (ECUD) is increasing. However, guidance on how to introduce robot‐assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) + ICUD in each urological institute remains unclear. This study aimed to verify the feasibility of the transition from laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) + ECUD to RARC + ICUD.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 26 consecutive patients who underwent ICUD with an ileal conduit after RARC between 2018 and 2020 (RARC + ICUD early group). We then compared these patients with 26 consecutive patients who underwent ECUD with an ileal conduit after LRC between 2012 and 2019 (LRC + ECUD late group) at Yokohama City University Hospital.ResultsIn the RARC + ICUD early group compared with the LRC + ECUD late group, the median total operation time was 516 versus 532.5 min (P = .217); time to cystectomy, 191 versus 206.5 min (P = .234); time of urinary diversion with an ileal conduit, 198 versus 220 min (P = .016); postoperative maximum C‐reactive protein levels, 6.98 versus 12.46 mg/L (P = .001); number of days to oral intake, 3 versus 5 days (P = .003); length of hospital stay, 17 versus 32 days (P < .001). The postoperative complication rates (within 90 days) were 23.1% and 42.3% in the RARC + ICUD early and LRC + ECUD late groups, respectively (P = .237). Clavien–Dindo classification ≥3 was noted in 1 and 4 patients in the RARC + ICUD early and LRC + ECUD late groups, respectively (P = .350).ConclusionRegarding perioperative outcomes, the RARC + ICUD early group was not inferior to the LRC + ECUD late group. This study suggests the feasibility of a transition from LRC + ECUD to RARC + ICUD.
Minimally invasive total pelvic exenteration for symptomatic locally advanced prostate cancer with rectal invasion: Indications and technical considerations
Authors: Kanno Toru , Otsuka Kazuo , Saito Ryoichi , Ito Katsuhiro , Koterazawa Shigeki , Somiya Shinya , Haitani Takao , Higashi Yoshihito , Yamada Hitoshi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn cases of rectal invasion by locally invasive prostate cancer (LAPC) leading to severe pain or bleeding, total pelvic exenteration (TPE) is necessary. Here, we present two cases of successful minimally invasive TPE: one performed laparoscopically for local recurrence with rectal bleeding after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, and another done robotically for LAPC (clinical T4N1M0) accompanied by rectal bleeding. Medical treatments were ineffective in the latter case, and the tumor occupied a significant portion of the pelvis. We adopted a simultaneous transperineal approach and performed intracorporeal ileal conduit formation. Our cases highlight the challenging nature of minimally invasive TPE for symptomatic LAPC. Despite its complexity, these techniques prove viable and valuable in managing LAPC‐related symptoms, emphasizing their practical utility in clinical settings.
The use of dietary supplements, and the association between supplemental vitamin D and glycaemic control in adult individuals with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Ahola Aila J. , Harjutsalo Valma , Groop Per‐Henrik ,   the FinnDiane Study Group
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimsTo assess the dietary supplement use in adult individuals with type 1 diabetes, and to study the association between vitamin D supplementation and glycaemic control in an observational cross‐sectional study.MethodsThe study subjects were participants of the Finnish Diabetic Nephropathy Study. Data were included from all individuals with type 1 diabetes with estimated glomerular filtration rate ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2, who had completed a diet questionnaire. In the questionnaire, the participants reported dietary supplement use for the past 30 days. A thorough investigation with an assessment of the blood panel was conducted at the study visit.ResultsData were available from 1181 individuals (43% men, mean ± SD age 45 ± 13 years). Altogether 62% of the sample reported supplement use; 56% reported some vitamin or mineral and 27% reported non‐vitamin and non‐mineral supplement use. Supplement use was more frequent among women and those supplementing had better overall health. In the study sample, of the vitamins and minerals, vitamin D (45%) and magnesium (31%), respectively, were the most frequently reported. In the multivariable models, vitamin D supplementation was associated with better glycaemic control. Starting from a daily dose of ≥30 μg, there was evidence of improving glycaemic control with higher doses of supplemental vitamin D (e.g., for 30 μg: B [Wald Confidence Internal], p‐value, −2.76 [−5.03 to −0.49], 0.017).ConclusionsSupplement use was frequent in this sample of adult individuals with type 1 diabetes. Due to potential drug–supplement interactions, the attending physicians should be aware of their patients' supplement use. The causality between vitamin D supplementation and glycaemic control should be assessed in a randomized controlled trial.
Changes in soil organic carbon and microbial community in saline soil following different forms of straw incorporation
Authors: Fan Ting , Zhang Yulin , Hu Kexin , Xu Shiqi , Zhang Afeng , Xue Shaoqi , Han Jiale , Wang Xudong 
Published: February 2024

AbstractStraw has been commonly incorporated into soil to increase soil organic carbon (SOC) content. However, the response and mechanism of organic carbon transformation following the addition of different forms of straw to saline soil to have not been fully evaluated. Thus, in our study, chopped wheat straw, granular wheat straw and wheat straw biochar were used as exogenous organic amendments. The carbon‐to‐nitrogen ratio of each form of straw was adjusted to 25:1. Under the same amount of carbon input, the three forms of straw were added to saline soil for a one‐year incubation experiment. The research focused on studying the changes in SOC transformation, enzyme activity, and microbial community structure. At the end of incubation, both granular and biochar straw treatments had significantly increased SOC relative to the unamended control, with extent of SOC increase greater in the biochar straw treatment. The biochar straw treatment also had significantly higher dissolved organic carbon than the other treatments at end of the incubation. The enzyme activity of β‐cellobiohyrolase (CBH) was the highest in the granular straw treatment, which was increased by 71.9% compared with the chopped straw treatment (p < 0.05). The cumulative carbon mineralization amount (Cum C) in the granular straw treatment was the highest, which was increased by 757.4% and 21.3% compared with the biochar straw and chopped straw treatments, respectively (p < 0.05). The Mantel test analysis further revealed significant correlations between soil bacterial community and SOC content in soils treated with different straw incorporation forms, as well as between fungal community and extracellular enzyme activities. We assumed that a possible reason for the high SOC mineralization amount in the granular straw treatment was changing the structure of the Bacteroidota in the bacterial phylum and Blastocladiomycota in the fungal phylum. Based on these findings, it is believed that adding biochar can increase the SOC content, but its utilization by microorganisms is limited. However, applying granular straw will not have a negative impact on its use as a microbial carbon source, thereby promoting carbon transformation. Therefore, in future research aimed at enhancing soil fertility in saline soil regions, the adoption of granular straw as an agricultural practice is recommended and should be promoted.
The rise of ‘infrastructural populism’: Urban infrastructure and right‐wing politics
Authors: Beveridge Ross , Naumann Matthias , Rudolph David 
Published: February 2024

AbstractRight‐wing populism has become increasingly embedded in contemporary political systems. It poses challenges not only for societies but also for geographical analysis. This review article develops a fresh perspective through examining how right‐wing populists are engaging with urban infrastructure. Examining the literature on populism and urban infrastructure we outline ‘infrastructural populism’, a general heuristic to understand an emerging agenda of right‐wing politics. Four political fields are identified: (i) urban infrastructure as a field of morals to frame the ‘people’ and the ‘elite’, (ii) urban infrastructure as a field of ideological struggle, (iii) urban infrastructure as a field of national statecraft and (iv) urban infrastructure as a field of everyday practices and politics. The review throws new light on right‐wing populism by showing how central infrastructure is becoming to its contemporary articulations, and how the inherently elusive and extensive qualities of populism result in often contradictory political agendas that are both aligned with and articulated against existing politics of urban infrastructure.
Removal of autumn‐growth herbage using sheep: Effects on yield and quality of first cut silage and subsequent cow performance
Authors: Craig Aimee‐Louise , Gordon Alan W. , Ferris Conrad P. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractGrass which grows during the autumn is perceived by some farmers to have a negative impact on the nutritive value of silage produced the following spring. The impact of removing herbage in the autumn using sheep, on silage yield and quality the following spring, and on performance of cows offered these silages, was investigated in two experiments. Following harvest of third‐cut silage in September, a grass sward was split into blocks which were either grazed by sheep during November and December or left ungrazed. Herbage was harvested and ensiled the following May and offered to late‐lactation Holstein cows in a two‐period balanced change‐over design feeding experiment comprising two 28‐d periods. In Experiment 1, silage quality was unaffected by autumn grazing treatment but in Experiment 2, silage from swards grazed in autumn had a higher metabolizable energy concentration (0.5 MJ kg−1 dry matter [DM]; p = .016). In Experiment 1, intakes were unaffected, while cows offered silage from the grazed sward (GS) had a greater milk (0.8 kg d−1; p < .001) and protein yield (0.03 kg d−1; p = .014) than cows offered silage from the ungrazed sward, but fat plus protein yield was unaffected. In Experiment 2, cows offered GS had greater DM intake (1.5 kg d−1; p < .001) and fat yield (0.15 kg d−1; p = .047), but fat plus protein yield was not significantly different between treatments. In conclusion, winter grazing using sheep has potential to improve silage quality, but with marginal benefits on individual cow performance.
Effects of workplace ageism on negative perception of aging and subjective well‐being of older adults according to gender and employment status
Authors: Takeuhi Masumi , Katagiri Keiko 
Published: February 2024

AimAccording to stereotype embodiment theory, workplace ageism can worsen older adults' self‐perceptions of aging and subjective well‐being. However, there has been little research on gender differences in this regard. This study examined the effects of workplace ageism on attitudes toward aging and subjective well‐being according to gender and employment status.MethodsWe carried out an online survey of 600 participants aged 60–74 years in October 2021. Participants were equally divided into women who had worked full‐time, women who had worked part‐time and men who had worked full‐time, and further divided by current employment status, forming a total of six groups for comparison.ResultsA total of 75% of the participants perceived some form of workplace ageism. Structural equation modeling showed that, for men and women in full‐time employment, workplace ageism was associated with a negative self‐perception of aging and poor subjective well‐being, the effect of which was strong among those currently employed and weak among those who had retired. For women working part‐time, the impact of workplace ageism on subjective well‐being was stronger among those who were currently unemployed.ConclusionWorkplace ageism exacerbates older adults' self‐perception of aging and decreases their subjective well‐being. Women working part‐time might quit their jobs when their subjective well‐being worsens due to workplace ageism. Therefore, it is necessary to create a workplace environment that is comfortable for older workers and free of ageism. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 259–265.
Successful twin pregnancy in a woman undergoing alternate diurnal and nocturnal hemodialysis
Authors: Desbuissons Geoffroy , Ngango Liliane , Baudeau Christophe , Fournier Philippe 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAlthough pregnancy has become more frequent in patients undergoing hemodialysis, it remains a relatively rare event and carries a high risk of complications for both the mother and the fetus. In parallel, multiple pregnancies are also associated with a high risk of complications for the mother and the fetus, even in healthy women. The presence of a twin pregnancy in a woman with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis is an even rarer event and is considered a very high‐risk situation. We describe the case of a 31‐year‐old hemodialysis patient who successfully gave birth to twins at 29 weeks after a period of alternate diurnal and nocturnal hemodialysis.
The role of germination in changes in bioactive properties, polyphenols and biogenic elements of raw and germinated barley (Hordeum vulgare) parts
Authors: Mohamed Ahmed Isam A. , AlJuhaimi Fahad , Özcan Mehmet Musa , Uslu Nurhan , Karrar Emad 
Published: February 2024

SummaryIn this study, the effect of germination in changes on total phenol, flavonoid contents, antioxidant capacity, polyphenols and biogenic elements of raw and germinated barley parts (radicle, foliole and germinated grain) was investigated. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of raw and germinated barley parts were recorded to be between 97.61 (foliole) and 164.44 mgGAE/100 g (radicle) to 38.93 (germinated barley grain) and 371.07 mg/100 g (radicle), respectively. Antioxidant capacity results (DPPH and ABTS assays) were recorded between 3.37 (germinated barley grain) and 4.82 mmol kg−1 (radicle) to 0.79 (germinated barley grain) and 2.28 mmol kg−1 (radicle), respectively. The highest total phenol and flavonoid content as well as antioxidant capacity values were detected in radicle. Catechin and kaempferol values of raw and germinated barley parts (radicle, foliole and germinated barley grain) were recorded between 5.85 (germinated barley grain) and 19.71 mg/100 g (radicle) to 3.91 (germinated barley grain) and 4.62 mg/100 g (foliole), respectively. Gallic acid results of barley samples varied between 0.72 (germinated barley grain) and 10.95 mg/100 g (radicle). The phenolic compounds detected in the highest amounts in raw and germinated barley parts were catechin, kaempferol and gallic acid. P and K results of raw (control) and germinated barley parts were recorded to be between 727.64 (foliole) and 2078.10 mg kg−1 (control) to 955.40 (germinated barley grain) and 3982.63 mg kg−1 (control), respectively. As a micro elements, Fe and Zn results of barley samples were identified between 2.95 (foliole) and 14.30 mg kg−1 (control) to 6.26 (foliole) and 24.84 mg kg−1 (control), respectively. Significant decreases in macro and micro element contents were observed during the germination of barley grain compared to the control.
The effect of social appearance anxiety and body perception on the quality of life in burn patients
Authors: Yeşilyurt İlayda , Kendirkıran Gülcan 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis study was conducted with a descriptive and cross‐sectional design to demonstrate the effect of social appearance anxiety and body perception on quality of life in burn patients. The study was conducted in the intensive care units and burn clinic of Elazığ Fırat University Hospital between 17 February 2022 and 30 April 2022. Data were collected from 94 burn patients using the Personal Information Form, Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Body‐Cathexis Scale and Quality of Life Scale‐Short Form. Most participants were 30 years old and under, male, married, had no children and had an education level of high school or below. Most had social security and an income equal to their expenses. They were not uncomfortable with coming to the hospital, and 1–3 months had passed since the burn incident. They did not spend time outside, and most had no part of their bodies that they did not like, while 26.1% did not like their feet. A negative relationship was detected between the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale and Body‐Cathexis Scale, and a positive relationship between the total and sub‐dimensions of the Quality of Life Scale (p > 0.05). There was a negative relationship between the Body‐Cathexis Scale and the Quality of Life Scale total and sub‐dimensions (p < 0.05), and a positive relationship between the total and sub‐dimensions of the Quality of Life Scale (p < 0.05).