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Long‐term outcomes and prognostic factors of surgical treatment of peri‐implantitis – A retrospective study
Authors: Romandini Mario , Bougas Kostas , Alibegovic Lamija , Hosseini Sara , Carcuac Olivier , Berglundh Tord , Derks Jan 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAimTo evaluate long‐term outcomes and prognostic factors of non‐reconstructive surgical treatment of peri‐implantitis.Materials and MethodsOne hundred forty‐nine patients (267 implants) were surgically treated for peri‐implantitis and followed for an average of 7.0 (SD: 3.6) years. The primary outcome was implant loss. Additional bone loss and surgical retreatment were secondary outcomes. Patient/implant characteristics, as well as clinical and radiographic parameters collected prior to initial surgery, were evaluated as potential predictors of implant loss. Flexible parametric survival models using restricted cubic spline functions were used; 5‐ and 10‐year predicted rates of implant loss were calculated according to different scenarios.ResultsFifty‐three implants (19.9%) in 35 patients (23.5%) were lost during the observation period. Implant loss occurred after a mean period of 4.4 (SD: 3.0) years and was predicted by implant surface characteristics (modified surface; HR 4.5), implant length (HR 0.8 by mm), suppuration at baseline (HR 2.7) and disease severity (baseline bone loss: HR 1.2 by mm). Estimates of 5‐ and 10‐year implant loss ranged from 1% (best prognostic scenario; initial bone loss <40% of implant length, turned implant surface and absence of suppuration on probing (SoP)) to 63% (worst prognostic scenario; initial bone loss ≥60% of implant length, modified implant surface and SoP) and from 3% to 89%, respectively. Surgical retreatment was performed at 65 implants (24.3%) in 36 patients (24.2%) after a mean time period of 4.5 (3.1) years. In all, 59.5% of implants showed additional bone loss, were surgically retreated or lost.ConclusionsRecurrence of disease is common following surgical treatment of peri‐implantitis. The strongest predictor for implant loss was implant surface characteristics. Implant length as well as suppuration and disease severity at baseline were also relevant factors.
Future nicotine use preferences of current cigarette smokers: Findings from the 2020 International Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey
Authors: Li Lin , Borland Ron , Le Grande Michael , Gartner Coral 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIntroductionConsumer preferences should be important factors that are considered when developing health policies and interventions. This paper examines the prevalence of, and factors associated with, consumer preferences regarding smoking behaviour 1 to 2 years in the future.MethodsAt least weekly cigarette smokers in the 2020 wave of the International Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey (USA, Canada, England and Australia) (N = 8642) were asked if they preferred to continue to smoke or to quit with or without an alternative nicotine product (ANP) over the next 1–2 years.ResultsCountry‐specific weighted data showed 21.5% preferred to continue smoking and 8.0% were uncertain, leaving 70.6% preferring to quit: 13.7% using an ANP and 56.9% completely quitting nicotine. Apart from interest in quitting, the main predictors of preferring to quit were history of vaping, being aged 55 and over, smoking weekly, worrying about smoking harms, regretting starting and believing vaping is less harmful relative to smoking. Among those preferring to quit, preferring to use ANPs in future was very strongly associated with current vaping (especially daily), being younger, living in England, reporting strong urges to smoke, believing vaping is much less harmful than smoking, and not strongly regretting starting to smoke, and not wanting to quit.Discussion and ConclusionsA significant minority of smokers preferred not to quit, at least in the next year or two. Both interest in quitting and preference for ANPs over complete cessation were associated with similar covariates, including interest in vaping.
An updated model of potential habitat for northern stock Pacific Sardine (Sardinops sagax) and its use for attributing survey observations and fishery landings
Authors: Zwolinski Juan P. , Demer David A. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThree years after the 2015 collapse of the northern stock of Pacific Sardine that is predominantly located off the west coast of the United States, acoustic‐trawl (A‐T) surveys documented an increase in the presence and persistence of the southern stock off coastal Southern California. Then in 2020, the biomass of Sardine that was landed in Mexico and attributed to the northern stock exceeded the estimated biomass for the entire northern stock. To investigate if the landings were incorrectly classified, we revisit a model of northern‐stock potential habitat and the associated range of sea‐surface temperature (SST) used to apportion the A‐T survey data and monthly fishery landings to the two stocks, respectively. We update the probabilistic model of potential habitat with data on sardine‐egg presence and absence and concomitant satellite‐sensed SST and chlorophyll‐a concentration through 2019 and apply the new model to more accurately attribute the A‐T observations and fishery landings data to the northern or southern stock. The addition of recent data, with increased coverage in SSTs between 15°C and 17°C, improves the model accuracy and spatial precision of the stock attribution. The attribution accuracy is critically dependent on the temporal and spatial coincidence of the environmental and survey or landings data and should be corroborated with other characteristics indicative of biological isolation such as spatial separation, distinct spawning areas and seasons, and uncorrelated demographics.
Decreased serum creatinine to cystatin C ratio is associated with low tongue pressure
Authors: Komorita Yuji , Ide Hitoshi , Yoshinari Masahito , Ohta Yuko , Nakamichi Ikuo , Fujisawa Ritsuko , Fujii Wataru , Fukuhara Masayo 
Published: December 2023

AimTongue strength plays an important role in the process of food intake, and low tongue pressure has been associated with aspiration pneumonia, cognitive decline, and mortality. However, special equipment for tongue pressure measurement is uncommon in general practice. Recently, the serum creatinine‐to‐cystatin C (Cr/CysC) ratio has been validated as a marker of muscle volume mass. Thus, we aimed to investigate the association of the serum Cr/CysC ratio with tongue pressure in a cross‐sectional study.MethodsThis single‐center, cross‐sectional study enrolled 73 participants (mean age, 71.7 years; men, 49.3%) who regularly attended the hospital for treatment of chronic disease. A tongue pressure of <30 kPa was defined as low tongue pressure. We evaluated the relationships between the serum Cr/CysC ratio and tongue pressure using multiple regression analysis.ResultsThe serum Cr/CysC ratio was correlated with tongue pressure (R2 = 0.25, P < 0.0001). In multiple regression analyses adjusted for confounders including age, sex, body mass index, and serum albumin, the association remained significant (P = 0.0001). In logistic analyses, the multivariable‐adjusted odds ratios of the Cr/CysC ratio for tertiles 1 and 2 compared with tertile 3 for low tongue pressure were 7.81 (95% confidence interval, 1.45–51.73) and 2.71 (95% confidence interval, 0.60–13.19), respectively.ConclusionsWe demonstrated that a decreased serum Cr/CysC ratio was associated with a higher risk of low tongue pressure. Our findings suggest that this simple serum surrogate marker may be a first step toward an intervention for oral function by general practitioners. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 102–108.
Methods for prediction of morphophysiological variables of Brachiaria decumbens grass
Authors: Conrado Jefte A. A. , Lopes Marcos N. , Pompeu Roberto C. F. F. , Cândido Magno J. D. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to evaluate different methodologies used in the field in order to find the one that could most effectively relate to the morphophysiological condition of Brachiaria decumbens cv. Basilisk (syn. Urochloa decumbens cv. Basilisk Stapf R.D. Webster). Two light interception frequencies (LI, 85% and 95%) and two defoliation intensities were adopted as targets for the residual leaf area index (RLAI 1.3 and 1.8). The treatments consisted of evaluating different methods of measuring the canopy height (CH) through its ability to correlate with the morphophysiological variables of species B. decumbens cv. Basilisk. High correlations between the methods CH, compressed height (CHe), weighted height 1 (WH1) and weighted height 8 (WH8) were observed mainly with the variables total forage biomass (TFB) and leaf area index (LAI) in both residual and pre‐grazing conditions. The path analysis showed degrees of multicollinearity, which determined the use of the “k” constants in order to correct the distortions of the diagonal elements of the correlation matrix X'X. Path analysis provided direct cause/effect indexes on TFB using LAI = 0.1435, photosynthesis (A) = −0.1061, CH = 0.1616, CHe = 0.0913, WH1 = 0.1386 and WH8 = 0.0575; on LAI using CH = 0.2404, CHe = 0.2164, WH1 = 0.2307 and WH8 = 0.2183; and on photosynthesis rate (A) using LAI = 0.2895, CH = 0.0203, CHe = −0.1170, WH1 = 0.0352 and WH8 = 0.0937. Similarity was observed between intercepts and slope coefficients for TFB prediction using CH, CHe, WH1 and WH8, providing mean values of 1069.57 and 204.06, respectively. Methods CH and WH1 presented a significant correlation with most morphophysiological variables and can be used to quantify TFB and LAI, while CH and WH8 can be used only for TFB.
Occupational therapy in the management of haemophilia patients: A scoping review
Authors: Seoane‐Martín Marta Elisa , Cuesta‐Barriuso Rubén , Rodríguez‐Martínez María Carmen 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundHaemophilia is a haematological disease, although most haemorrhages occur in the locomotor system. Patients are physically disabled from an early age and have a poorer perception of quality of life. In the day‐to‐day lives of patients and their families, psychosocial well‐being, the disease's physical, personal, and social impact, as well as work‐related problems are the most complicated aspects of the disease that need to be addressed.ObjectiveTo identify the role of occupational therapy in managing patients with haemophilia and to analyse the therapeutic potential of occupational therapy in treating these patients.MethodsA scoping review was conducted to identify the role of occupational therapy in managing patients with haemophilia and to analyse the therapeutic potential of occupational therapy in treating these patients. The review was registered in the international registry PROSPERO (Id: CRD42022319637). The databases consulted were SCOPUS, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Science Direct, including all studies published until 14 August 2023.ResultsNo single study was found that specifically developed an occupational therapy intervention for patients with haemophilia. Measurement instruments have been identified, specific for patients with haemophilia and generic, that can be useful for the functional evaluation of these patients in the occupational therapy approach. Different studies showed the importance of multidisciplinary treatment, including occupational therapy.ConclusionsThe use of occupational therapy could be effective in improving autonomy and quality of life in haemophilia patients. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to conduct research studies within the field of occupational therapy.
Biomarkers in cluster headache: A systematic review
Authors: Søborg Marie‐Louise K. , Jensen Rigmor H. , Barloese Mads , Petersen Anja S. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo systematically investigate previously examined biomarkers in blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, tear fluid, and saliva of patients with cluster headache.BackgroundCluster headache is a condition with extensive clinical challenges in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Identification of a biomarker with diagnostic implications or as a potential treatment target is highly warranted.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review including peer reviewed full text of studies that measured biochemical compounds in either blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, tear fluid, or saliva of patients with cluster headache diagnosed after the implementation of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (1988) written in English, Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian. Inclusion required a minimum of five participants. The search was conducted in PubMed and EMBASE, in September 2022, and extracted data were screened by two authors. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines for reporting systematic reviews were followed. The Newcastle–Ottawa Scale was used to assess the risk of bias in case–controlled studies.ResultsWe included 40 studies involving 832 patients with cluster headache and 872 controls, evaluating 80 potential biomarkers. The risk of bias for case–controlled studies was a median of 6 (range: 3–8) and 20 studies out of 40 (50%) were of fair or good quality. Most studies were identified within three groups: hypothalamic‐regulated hormones, inflammatory markers, and neuropeptides. Among the hypothalamic hormones, cortisol was the most frequently investigated (N = 7) and was elevated in cluster headache in most of the studies. The most frequently examined inflammatory marker was interleukin 1 (N = 3), but findings were divergent. Calcitonin gene–related peptide was the most investigated neuropeptide (N = 9) and all studies found increased levels during attacks.ConclusionBiomarker findings have been inconsistent and widely non‐specific for cluster headache, which explains why none of the previous studies succeeded in identifying a unique biomarker for cluster headache, but instead contributed to substantiating the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms. Several of the examined biomarkers could hold promise as markers for disease activity but are unfit for a clear distinction from both controls and other headaches.
Bridging science and accessibility: a tactile journey from gluten through to coeliac disease
Authors: Henneken Lee M , Loh Tiing Jen , Ciacchi Laura , Ciacchi Lisa , Lim Jia‐Jia , Reid Hugh H , Tye‐Din Jason A 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAs part of the Monash Sensory Science Exhibition, our team guided participants through a multisensory journey unraveling coeliac disease development and pathology. Through tactile and sensory exhibits, we showed how benign dietary gluten can be transformed into a harmful entity for the 1 in 70 Australians with this illness. In contrast to the common misconception of coeliac disease as a food allergy, our exhibits revealed its closer association with autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, involving genetic susceptibility linked to specific human leukocyte antigens, crucial antigen‐specific T‐ and B‐cell responses and autoantibody production. Tactile models underscored the severe consequences of the proinflammatory immune response to gluten on patient health and quality of life. This educational event affirmed to us the value and importance of fostering inclusivity in science education.
Hemocytes from neonates of Biomphalaria glabrata are functionally less mature than those from adult snails
Authors: Sullivan John T. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractGastropod molluscs, which serve as obligatory intermediate hosts for digenetic trematodes, possess an internal defense system (IDS) consisting of phagocytic hemocytes and plasma factors. This IDS is responsible for resistance to infection with larval trematodes, which are encapsulated and killed by hemocytes in incompatible snails. Like other physiological systems, the IDS probably undergoes maturation during early stages of life, and the relatively undeveloped state of the IDS in young snails has been hypothesized to be a factor in their increased susceptibility to infection with larval trematodes. In this study, hemocytes were examined in the BS‐90 laboratory strain of Biomphalaria glabrata that is resistant to infection with Schistosoma mansoni as adults but susceptible to infection as neonates. Compared with hemocytes from adults, hemocytes from neonates had a smaller perimeter and lower intrinsic directional motility on glass microscope slides. Additionally, in vitro assays showed a lower association with fucoidan‐linked polystyrene beads and less ability to produce superoxide anion in hemocytes from neonates compared to hemocytes from adults. These results support the hypothesis that the gastropod IDS undergoes maturation during growth. However, whether the observed differences between hemocytes of neonatal and adult BS‐90 snails play a role in the susceptibility of the former and resistance of the latter to infection with S. mansoni is not known.
Wound complication risk factors following open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures
Authors: Han Xiuguo , Chu Fenglong , Jia Dailiang , Gao Ming , Zhang Rui , Zhang Xu , Wang Haibin 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis study was designed to identify risk factors for wound complications including surgical site infection (SSI) and wound healing issues following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of ankle fractures. A retrospective analysis of individuals with ankle fractures treated with ORIF was undertaken. Study subjects were divided into a wound complications (WC) group and a no wound complication (NWC) group. The WC group was further divided into an SSI group and wound healing issues group. Twenty‐one potential risk factors associated with wound complications after ORIF were tracked. Uni‐ and multivariate binary logistical regression analyses were used to identify risk factors associated with wound complications, ISS and wound healing issues. In total, 613 individuals, who had undergone surgery for ankle fractures formed the study cohort. The incidence of postoperative wound complications was 10.3% (63 cases), including 5.2% of SSI (32 cases) and 5.1% of wound healing issues (31 cases). The independent risk factors for wound complications were age 65 years or older, preoperative serum albumin level below 35 g/L, peripheral neuropathy, open fracture, fewer than seven cases per year in surgical volume, and attending surgeon level. The independent risk factors for SSI were age 65 years or older, preoperative serum albumin level below 35 g/L, open fracture and fewer than seven cases per year in surgical volume. The independent risk factors for wound healing issues were preoperative serum albumin level below 35 g/L, peripheral neuropathy, open fracture and attending surgeon level. Herein we found both factors inherent to the injury and individual and those pertaining to the surgical team affected the frequency of wound complications after ORIF of ankle fractures. Specifically, advanced age and low surgical volume were associated with a greater risk of SSI. Peripheral neuropathy and the low expertise level on the part of the surgeon were associated with a greater risk of wound healing issues. Hypoproteinaemia and open fracture were both associated with a greater risk of both SSI and wound healing issues.
Re2TiO5: Special dielectric titanates exhibiting abnormally low permittivity and a positive coefficient of resonance frequency
Authors: Zhu Guobin , Chen Deqin , Zhu Xiaowei , Xiong Siyu , Xiao Hongxiang , Liu Laijun , Li Chunchun 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIn this study, a series of rare‐earth titanates with the general formula Re2TiO5 (Re = Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu) were synthesized and their microwave dielectric properties were reported. The impact of differences in rare‐earth cation radii on the structure and dielectric properties was systematically analyzed. The findings indicated that ceramics of Re2TiO5 (Re = Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu) were crystallized into a cubic structure with space group Fd‐3m, as confirmed by Rietveld refinement and selected‐area electron diffraction patterns. The rare‐earth elements were analyzed for their impact on microwave dielectric properties, considering factors such as ionic polarizability, packing fraction, and bond valence theory. The resulting materials exhibited excellent microwave dielectric properties with a low permittivity (6.95–7.21), high‐quality factors (19 451–20 115 GHz), and low positive temperature coefficient of resonance frequency (19.34–20.90 ppm/°C). The origin of low permittivity was elucidated through the analysis of bond length, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and impedance spectroscopy. This series of titanates exhibited unusually low permittivity characteristics in the microwave frequency range, which could meet the low signal transmission delay requirements in wireless communication.
Improved hydrogen production performance from methanol steam reforming by Ce‐doped CuO–Y2O3 catalysts
Authors: Zhao Tianyun , Shen Qiuwan , Chen Gaokui , Zhang Xin , Zhu Kuanyu , Gao Pengyun , Yan Min , Li Shian 
Published: December 2023

AbstractCompared with the relatively simple monometallic and bimetallic oxide catalytic systems, polymetallic catalysts have attracted much attention in recent years. CuO–(Y2O3)(1−x)/2(CeO2)x (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1) polymetallic catalyst for hydrogen production by methanol steam reforming(MSR) was prepared by sol–gel method and characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Specific surface area and pore size analyser(BET) techniques. XRD results show that the diffraction peaks of CuO–(Y2O3)0.4(CeO2)0.2 are sharp and intense, indicating that it is highly crystalline. SEM results show that the pore structure of catalyst becomes loose with the increase of Ce doping amount, and the catalyst particles become more uniform in size and more loose in shape. The BET results show that compared with other catalysts, CuO–(Y2O3)0.4(CeO2)0.2 catalyst has larger specific surface area, which improves the catalytic performance. XPS results showed that CuO–(Y2O3)0.4(CeO2)0.2 still had catalytic activity after reduction treatment. The results of MSR showed that the doping amount of cerium and the reaction conditions affected the catalytic performance of the catalyst. Ce doping promoted the synergistic effect of Cu and Y, and the hydrogen production of CuO–(Y2O3)0.4(CeO2)0.2 was the highest (about 6.74 × 10−3 mol/min/gcat). Ce doping leads to the change of CO/CO2 selectivity in gas products. The CO selectivity of CuO–(Y2O3)0.4(CeO2)0.2 catalyst is only 2% under the catalytic conditions of 400°C, W/M 4:1, and LHSV 20 h−1, which shows good catalytic activity.