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Randomized controlled trials in nursing conducted by Latin American research teams: A scoping review
Authors: Medina‐Aedo Melixa , Segura‐Carrillo Cristian , Torralba‐Martinez Elena , Buitrago‐García Diana , Solà Ivan , Pardo‐Hernandez Hector , Bonfill Xavier 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIntroductionRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the cornerstone of systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis. RCT identification remains challenging because of limitations in their indexation in major databases and potential language bias. Scientific production in Latin American nursing is steadily increasing, but little is known about its design or main features. We aimed to identify the extent of evidence from RCTs in nursing conducted by Latin American research teams and evaluate their main characteristics, including potential risk of bias.DesignScoping review with risk of bias assessment.MethodsWe conducted a scoping review including a comprehensive electronic search in five relevant databases. We completed a descriptive data analysis and a risk of bias assessment of eligible studies using Cochrane's guidance.ResultsWe identified 1784 references of which 47 were RCTs published in 40 journals. Twenty (42.6%) RCTs were published in journals in English. Chronic diseases were the most common health conditions studied (29.7%). Fifteen (31.9%) RCTs had a high risk of bias. Thirty (75%) journals were included in the Journal Citation Report (JCR) catalog and 5 (16.7%) were journals classified under nursing category. Twenty‐one (52.5%) journals explicitly required CONSORT checklist recommendations for RCTs reporting.ConclusionPublication of RCTs in nursing by Latin American authors has increased. Most journals where RCTs are published are in English and not specific to nursing. Searches in journals of other disciplines may be necessary to facilitate identification of RCTs in nursing. CONSORT statements need to be actively promoted to facilitate rigorous methodology and reporting of RCTs.Clinical Relevance StatementThis study highlights the need for an increased research focus on RCTs in nursing in Latin America, and the importance of enhancing the reporting quality of these studies to support evidence‐based nursing practice.
Anti‐Müllerian hormone for screening, diagnosis, evaluation, and prediction: A systematic review and expert opinions
Authors: Iwase Akira , Asada Yoshimasa , Sugishita Yodo , Osuka Satoko , Kitajima Michio , Kawamura Kazuhiro ,   from the subcommittee “Survey of AMH measurement in Japan” in Reproductive Endocrinology Committee, Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2021‐2022
Published: November 2023

AbstractAimTo present evidence‐based recommendations for anti‐Müllerian hormone (AMH) measurement as an ovarian reserve test.MethodsA systematic literature search for the clinical utility of AMH was conducted in PubMed from its inception to August 2022 to identify studies, including meta‐analyses, reviews, randomized controlled trials, and clinical trials, followed by an additional systematic search using keywords. Based on this evidence, an expert panel developed clinical questions (CQs).ResultsA total of 1895 studies were identified and 95 articles were included to establish expert opinions subdivided into general population, infertility treatment, primary ovarian insufficiency, polycystic ovary syndrome, surgery, and oncofertility. We developed 13 CQs and 1 future research question with levels of evidence and recommendations.ConclusionThe findings of the current systematic review covered the clinical utility of AMH including its screening, diagnosis, evaluation, and prediction. Although some clinical implications of AMH remain debatable, these expert opinions may help promote a better understanding of AMH and establish its clinical significance.
Leader affective presence, psychological safety and team proactive problem prevention
Authors: Madrid Hector P. , Vasquez Cristian A. , Escaffi‐Schwarz Maximiliano 
Published: November 2023

AbstractLeader affective presence, the tendency of leaders to consistently evoke feelings in team members, has gained prominence in the context of leadership and teamwork. However, prior research lacks a comprehensive theoretical framework, focuses on limited team processes, and relies mainly on cross sectional designs to study this construct. Building upon theories of the social functions of affect, this study examines the relationship between leaders' affective presence and team member behaviour, specifically focusing on team proactive problem prevention and examining whether this relationship is mediated by team psychological safety. Using a two‐wave panel model with 504 professionals in 134 teams, our findings revealed that positive leader affective presence, characterized by instilling enthusiasm, joy and inspiration among team members, was positively associated with perceptions of team psychological safety. In turn, team psychological safety was positively related to leaders' assessments of proactive problem prevention. Interestingly, negative leader affective presence, which triggers worry, tension and stress, was not related to team psychological safety but was positively associated with team proactive problem prevention. These results highlight the importance of leader affective presence in shaping emergent team states and team member behaviour. Researchers and practitioners should thus consider these insights when assessing and intervening in leadership and teamwork processes in organizations.
Effect of artificial eccentric occlusal interferences on masticatory performance: A randomised double‐blind clinical trial
Authors: Da Silva Fernanda Pereira , Dos Santos Isabela Maria , Carneiro Dominique Ellen , De La Torre Canales Giancarlo , Sánchez‐Ayala Alfonso 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundOcclusal interferences lead to changes in mandibular kinematics to compensate and improve function. However, the effects of different types of eccentric disturbance on the comminution capacity are not known.ObjectiveTo determine the immediate effect of eccentric occlusal interferences on masticatory performance.MethodsThis crossover clinical trial included 12 healthy dentate subjects aged 25.2 ± 3.3 years who were randomly submitted to seven types of occlusal interference: unilateral and bilateral laterotrusive and mediotrusive, protrusive, dummy and control (no interference). The interference forms were planned in a semi‐adjustable articulator, fabricated with composite resin and adhered to the mandibular first molars such that subjects' maximum intercuspation was maintained. Masticatory performance and the chewing rate during 20 cycles were evaluated during subjects' comminution of silicone test food under one interference condition per test day; the multiple sieve method was applied to the comminuted particles. The interference was removed upon test completion, and a 1‐week washout period was applied between tests.ResultsComminuted median particle sizes were larger under unilateral (4.94 ± 0.41 mm) and bilateral (4.81 ± 0.49 mm) laterotrusive, bilateral mediotrusive (4.65 ± 0.50 mm) and protrusive (4.83 ± 0.54 mm) interferences (p < .05) than under the control (4.01 ± 0.52 mm) and dummy (4.18 ± 0.58 mm) conditions (p < .05). Only unilateral and bilateral laterotrusive interferences narrowed the comminuted particle size dispersion (p < .05). The chewing rate did not differ among conditions (p = .1944).ConclusionArtificial eccentric interferences had an immediate adverse effect on masticatory performance by resulting in larger comminuted particles.Clinical trial registrationBrazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR‐8g5zfg8).
Relationship between maximal isometric tongue pressure and limit of fracture force of gels in tongue squeezing
Authors: Murakami Kazuhiro , Kasakawa Naohiko , Hori Kazuhiro , Kosaka Takayuki , Nakano Kosuke , Ishihara Sayaka , Nakauma Makoto , Funami Takahiro , Ikebe Kazunori , Ono Takahiro 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundThere is no clear objective indicator for selecting soft foods that are required for food bolus formation in older people with impaired oral function.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between maximal isometric tongue pressure (MITP) and the mechanical properties of gels that can be crushed by the tongue.MethodsThis study included 65 healthy participants aged 22–96 (young group; 15 males, 15 females; older dentate group; 7 males, 8 females; older edentulous group; 10 males, 10 females). MITP was measured by the balloon‐probe device. Agar gel with 10 different kinds of fracture force from 10N to 100N was used. The limit of fracture force of gels (LFFG) that were crushed by the tongue was measured by the up‐and‐down method. In the older edentulous group, two items were measured with and without dentures. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the relationship between MITP and LFFG in each group (p < .05).ResultsThere were positive correlations between MITP and LFFG in all groups (overall groups: rs = .66, young group: rs = .46, older dentate group: rs = .61, older edentulous group with dentures: rs = .60, older edentulous group without dentures: rs = .47).ConclusionMITP and LFFG were positively correlated in young, older dentate and older edentulous groups, suggesting that MITP has the potential to be an objective indicator of the range of mechanical properties of soft food that can be crushed by the tongue.
CPP‐ACP paste's effect on salivary conditions in patients with removable dentures
Authors: Curtis Colton , Qian Fang , Bowers Robert D. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractPurposeOlder adults with removable dentures experience high rates of both caries (when the natural dentition remains) and salivary gland dysfunction. While many commercial dental therapeutic agents target these two interrelated problems, none have been labeled for use on the fitting surface of removable dentures. Off‐label use of MI Paste (GC America, Alsip, IL), a dental therapeutic containing casein‐phosphopeptide‐amorphous‐calcium‐phosphate (CPP‐ACP), was investigated following its application to the fitting surface of complete denture(s) with subsequent effects on salivary conditions measured.Materials and methodsSalivary flow rate and pH were recorded at baseline and 15 min following the application of 1 mL of CPP‐ACP paste to the fitting surface of each participant's denture through whole saliva collection. To assess buffering capacity, equivalent volumes of 0.01 M lactic acid were added to the collected saliva samples, and pH reduction was measured. Comparisons of salivary parameters between baseline and post‐CPP‐ACP paste application and between subjects with and without self‐reported xerostomia were conducted using a paired‐sample t‐test, Wilcoxon signed‐rank test, or two‐sample t‐test as appropriate.ResultsOf the 28 participants (mean age = 70.3 ± 13.7 years, 17 males), 11 reported xerostomia. CPP‐ACP‐paste application was associated with decreased pH reduction during acid challenge compared to baseline (0.95 ± 0.24 vs. 1.54 ± 0.53, p < 0.001), and a higher final pH following acid challenge (5.93 ± 0.34 vs. 5.40 ± 0.66, p < 0.001). While the flow rates observed at post‐CPP‐ACP paste application were greater than those at baseline, the difference was not statistically significant (0.67 ± 0.44 mL/min vs. 0.55 ± 0.34 mL/min, p = 0.053). No significant differences were found in any salivary parameters between participants with or without self‐reports of xerostomia.ConclusionsThe findings highlight potential positive effects on salivary conditions following the application of the CPP‐ACP‐containing product, MI Paste, to the fitting surface of a removable complete denture as a potential caries‐risk‐management tool when natural dentition remains. Determining the caries‐preventive clinical significance will require longer‐term trials.
Religious Ethics and the Human Dignity Revolution
Authors: Ilesanmi Simeon O. 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACTHuman dignity, even when analyzed through the lens of human rights, has received surprisingly little attention in the Journal of Religious Ethics, in contrast to a resurgent global interest in it. This article examines some possible reasons for this diminutive interest and makes a case for dignity's integration into the mainstream of religious ethics scholarship. A social conception of human dignity understands it as a conferment that entitles its holder to certain respectful treatments unavailable to those without it. As a naturalistic conception, human dignity assumes certain features to be inherent in human nature. An emancipatory theory of dignity offers a fuller accounting of the concept as it is informed by a grassroots human rights praxis and social movements across a spectrum of historical periods and cultural and political contexts.
The Impact of Eurasianism On Turkey's Role in the Ukraine War
Authors: Tüysüzoğlu Göktürk 
Published: November 2023

AbstractTurkey's attempt to act as problem solver in the Ukraine crisis follows its hedging strategy. This approach, which creates strategic ambiguity, has been interpreted as Ankara's distancing itself from its Western allies. Since Turkey realizes that an escalation of the war would complicate its NATO relationships, it is trying to capitalize on its good relations with both Ukraine and Russia and play the role of mediator. This article argues that Turkey, despite its turn toward Eurasianism, is hedging to avoid taking sides in a great‐power rivalry. Ankara's preferences should not be expected to change in the medium term, regardless of electoral results.
Talent denied: Equity and excellence gaps in STEMM
Authors: Ziegler Albert , Stoeger Heidrun 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIn principle, there could be STEMM talent everywhere if there were sufficient and adequate opportunities and learning resources everywhere. The reality, however, is that the likelihood of developing one's talent in STEMM is tied to membership in social groups. In this contribution, we explore the implications of this statement with multiple examples for different social groups and for different stages of talent development. We propose an educational framework model for analyzing equity gaps in STEMM talent development that identifies and systematizes the unequal and inequitable distribution of resources and opportunities as the proximal cause of the emergence of such equity gaps. Furthermore, we discuss important aspects for closing equity gaps in STEMM talent development. We argue that—similar to public health approaches—the focus in establishing equity in STEMM talent development should be on prevention rather than intervention. We discuss the importance of the cooperation of societal subsystems and argue for the use of adequate methods of disparity detection for creating equal opportunities. We also outline why preventive strategies are crucial for the creation of resource parity and explain why outcome standards should be considered obligatory.
A case of antenatally undiagnosed laryngeal atresia with tracheo‐esophageal fistula with airway obstruction at birth and its management
Authors: Soni Lipika , Prasad Ganga , Kaur Manpreet 
Published: November 2023

AbstractLaryngeal atresia is a rare congenital anomaly that is usually diagnosed by antenatal ultrasound, however, if undiagnosed presents with desaturation after birth. A term neonate presented with airway obstruction after birth with multiple failed attempts at intubation and was rescued by proseal laryngeal mask airway (LMA). An esophagoscopy using an Ambuscope utilizing a modified connector assembly revealed an opening on the anterior wall of the esophagus with no esophageal atresia, leading to a diagnosis of H‐type tracheo‐esophageal fistula (TEF) with laryngeal atresia. The ability to ventilate the neonate via LMA with an absent glottic opening raised the possibility of TEF.
Dermatologic complications in pediatric patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for sickle cell disease
Authors: Dignum Tessa , Burroughs Lauri , Mallhi Kanwaldeep , Brandling‐Bennett Heather A. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractDermatologic complications are common following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, but dermatologic complications among pediatric patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of sickle cell disease have been poorly characterized. In this case series of 17 patients (<21 years old) with sickle cell disease who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, 16 (94.1%) experienced one or more dermatologic complications after transplant, with the most common complications including acute or chronic mucocutaneous graft‐versus‐host disease (GVHD) (34.1% of complications), skin eruptions of unknown origin (15.9% of complications), infections (15.9% of complications), and chemotherapy‐related pigmentary changes (11.4% of complications). Patients who developed acute or chronic skin GVHD were significantly older at the time of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. These findings highlight the need to closely monitor for dermatologic complications in pediatric patients who undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for sickle cell disease and underscore the importance of involving dermatology early on when skin complications occur, although further research with a larger multicenter study could help clarify the risk for dermatologic complications and help identify potential ways to mitigate this risk.
Incidence and genetic diversity of cucurbit viruses in the Spanish Mediterranean area
Authors: López‐Martín María , Sifres Alicia , Gómez‐Guillamón Maria Luisa , Picó Belén , Pérez‐de‐Castro Ana 
Published: November 2023

AbstractViral infections on cucurbit fields can cause major economic losses. Monitoring of the main producing areas is essential to identify both prevalent and emerging viruses. For two consecutive years (2019–2020), the presence and molecular diversity of nine aphid‐ and whitefly‐transmitted viruses in the main cucurbit‐producing areas of the Spanish Mediterranean basin and other important regions were studied. In analyses of symptomatic plants, watermelon mosaic virus (WMV), cucurbit aphid‐borne yellows virus (CABYV) and cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) were found to be prevalent in all the monitored areas, regardless of the crop and the farming conditions. Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV) and tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) were also found at lower rates, mainly in mixed infections with WMV. Phylogenetic analyses were conducted to determine the molecular variability of the different isolates. Whereas the sequences of CABYV, MWMV and ToLCNDV isolates all clustered within their corresponding Mediterranean clade, new viral variants of WMV and CMV were found. Seven new WMV profiles and a reassorting CMV isolate (IB‐IB‐IA) were observed. Moreover, the complete genome of the newly described WMV isolates was sequenced. Further studies should be done to determine if these new variants spread to new areas and if they can overcome the previously described resistances.
A prediction model for classifying maternal pregnancy smoking using California state birth certificate information
Authors: He Di , Huang Xiwen , Arah Onyebuchi A. , Walker Douglas I. , Jones Dean P. , Ritz Beate , Heck Julia E. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundSystematically recorded smoking data are not always available in vital statistics records, and even when available it can underestimate true smoking rates.ObjectiveTo develop a prediction model for maternal tobacco smoking in late pregnancy based on birth certificate information using a combination of self‐ or provider‐reported smoking and biomarkers (smoking metabolites) in neonatal blood spots as the alloyed gold standard.MethodsWe designed a case–control study where childhood cancer cases were identified from the California Cancer Registry and controls were from the California birth rolls between 1983 and 2011 who were cancer‐free by the age of six. In this analysis, we included 894 control participants and performed high‐resolution metabolomics analyses in their neonatal dried blood spots, where we extracted cotinine [mass‐to‐charge ratio (m/z) = 177.1023] and hydroxycotinine (m/z = 193.0973). Potential predictors of smoking were selected from California birth certificates. Logistic regression with stepwise backward selection was used to build a prediction model. Model performance was evaluated in a training sample, a bootstrapped sample, and an external validation sample.ResultsOut of seven predictor variables entered into the logistic model, five were selected by the stepwise procedure: maternal race/ethnicity, maternal education, child's birth year, parity, and child's birth weight. We calculated an overall discrimination accuracy of 0.72 and an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.81 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.77, 0.84) in the training set. Similar accuracies were achieved in the internal (AUC 0.81, 95% CI 0.77, 0.84) and external (AUC 0.69, 95% CI 0.64, 0.74) validation sets.ConclusionsThis easy‐to‐apply model may benefit future birth registry‐based studies when there is missing maternal smoking information; however, some smoking status misclassification remains a concern when only variables from the birth certificate are used to predict maternal smoking.
Bicarbonate and BSA increase the capacitation pattern and acrosomal exocytosis in boar sperm after 120 min of incubation
Authors: Dudkiewicz Sylwia , Peris‐Frau Patricia , Nieto‐Cristóbal Helena , Santiago‐Moreno Julián , de Mercado Eduardo , Álvarez‐Rodríguez Manuel 
Published: November 2023

AbstractSperm capacitation is a crucial step towards the acquisition of fertilizing capacity. Despite the attempts to mimic the in vivo situation, there is still a lack of standardization in vitro techniques. Bicarbonate and serum albumin (BSA) are routinely used, although controversial results are reported regarding the optimal concentration of each compound. In addition, whether caffeine is needed on in vitro capacitation media in boar sperm remains to be elucidated. Here, 18 boar commercial artificial insemination doses were used to test different concentrations of bicarbonate (19, 37 or 56 mM) in experiment 1, BSA (1.5, 3, 4.5 mg/mL) in experiment 2 and the presence or absence of caffeine (5.15 mM) experiment 3. We analysed at 0, 30 and 120 min of incubation at 38.5°C, 5% CO2: Total motility (TMOT), membrane integrity (VIAB), acrosomal exocytosis (rAcro; H33342/PI/PNA), capacitation status (chlortetracycline staining CTC) and mitochondrial membrane potential (JC‐1). The higher concentrations of bicarbonate (37 and 56 mM) decreased TM and VIAB (p < .01) but increased rAcro (p < .01) after 120 min of incubation compared to the fresh control. In contrast, only the BSA concentration of 3 mg/mL reduced the VIAB at 120 min, but all the concentrations tested increased the average of JC‐1 and decreased TM (p < .01) throughout incubation compared to the fresh control. Finally, in experiment 3, when boar sperm were incubated in the capacitating media with bicarbonate, BSA and with or without caffeine, the capacitated pattern measured by the CTC technique and rAcro increased after 120 min of incubation (p < .01) compared to fresh control, either in the presence or in the absence of caffeine. In summary, our results suggested that the combination of capacitating components, like bicarbonate and BSA, contributed to increasing the proportion of capacitated boar spermatozoa, mitochondrial membrane potential as well as acrosomal exocytosis. However, caffeine did not significantly influence in vitro sperm capacitation in this species.