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The impact of rumination on fibromyalgia pain after physical activity: an experimental study
Authors: Fonseca das Neves Jérémy , Kornacka Monika , Serra Eric , Rollin Noémie , Kosinski Thierry , Maréchal Virginie , Jehel Louis , Rusinek Stéphane 
Published: November 2023

AbstractSome fibromyalgia (FM) patients engage in rumination (i.e. a chain of repetitive, passive and relatively uncontrollable thoughts focused on negative content) to cope with the pain and discomfort of daily activities. The partial model of rumination in chronic pain suggests that rumination processes may play a causal role in maintaining pain. Rumination might also be one of the key factors interfering with the reestablishment of adapted physical activity. The objective of this study was to test how rumination vs. distraction induction influence FM patients’ pain intensity, discomfort linked to pain, and affect after physical activity. Forty-seven participants with a diagnosis of FM were randomly assigned to undergo distraction induction vs. rumination induction after performing a physical activity in ecological setting. Their pain intensity, pain-related discomfort, and affect were measured at the baseline, after physical activity, and after rumination versus distraction induction. A series of mixed-design ANOVAs showed that rumination induction after physical activity impairs patients’ recovery in terms of pain intensity and discomfort, but not affect, as compared to the distraction condition. In conclusion, participants with fibromyalgia who engage in rumination following a physical activity recover less from their pain experience as compared to distraction induction. These results are consistent with the partial model of rumination in chronic pain and support the idea that rumination may play a causal role in the development and maintenance of pain.
Defining predictors for successful mechanical ventilation weaning, using a data-mining process and artificial intelligence
Authors: Menguy Juliette , De Longeaux Kahaia , Bodenes Laetitia , Hourmant Baptiste , L’Her Erwan 
Published: November 2023

AbstractMechanical ventilation weaning within intensive care units (ICU) is a difficult process, while crucial when considering its impact on morbidity and mortality. Failed extubation and prolonged mechanical ventilation both carry a significant risk of adverse events. We aimed to determine predictive factors of extubation success using data-mining and artificial intelligence. A prospective physiological and biomedical signal data warehousing project. A 21-beds medical Intensive Care Unit of a University Hospital. Adult patients undergoing weaning from mechanical ventilation. Hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of mechanically ventilated patients were prospectively collected and combined with clinical outcome data. One hundred and eight patients were included, for 135 spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) allowing to identify physiological parameters either measured before or during the trial and considered as predictive for extubation success. The Early-Warning Score Oxygen (EWSO2) enables to discriminate patients deemed to succeed extubation, at 72-h and 7-days. Cut-off values for EWSO2 (AUC = 0.80; Se = 0.75; Sp = 0.76), mean arterial pressure and heart-rate variability parameters were determined. A predictive model for extubation success was established including body-mass index (BMI) on inclusion, occlusion pressure at 0,1 s. (P0.1) and heart-rate analysis parameters (LF/HF) both measured before SBT, and heart rate during SBT (global performance 62%; 83%). The data-mining process enabled to detect independent predictive factors for extubation success and to develop a dynamic predictive model using artificial intelligence. Such predictive tools may help clinicians to better discriminate patients deemed to succeed extubation and thus improve clinical performance.
Comparing patient reported abdominal pain between patients treated with oxaliplatin-based pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC-OX) and primary colorectal cancer surgery
Authors: van de Vlasakker Vincent C. J. , Lurvink Robin J. , Wassenaar Emma C. , Rauwerdink Paulien , Bakkers Checca , Rovers Koen P. , Bonhof Cynthia S. , Burger Jacobus W. A. , Wiezer Marinus J. , Boerma Djamila , Nienhuijs Simon W. , Mols Floortje , de Hingh Ignace H. J. T. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractOxaliplatin-based pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC-OX) is an emerging palliative treatment for patients with unresectable colorectal peritoneal metastases. Previously, our study group reported that patients experienced abdominal pain for several weeks after PIPAC-OX. However, it is unknown how this compares to abdominal pain after regular colorectal cancer surgery. To provide some perspective, this study compared the presence of abdominal pain after PIPAC-OX to the presence of abdominal pain after primary tumor surgery. Patient reported abdominal pain scores (EORTC QLQ-CR-29), from two prospective, Dutch cohorts were used in this study. Scores ranged from 0 to 100, a higher score represents more abdominal pain. Abdominal pain at baseline and at four weeks after treatment were compared between the two groups. Twenty patients who underwent PIPAC-OX and 322 patients who underwent primary tumor surgery were included in the analysis. At baseline, there were no differences in abdominal pain between both groups (mean 20 vs. 18, respectively; p = 0.688). Four weeks after treatment, abdominal pain was significantly worse in the PIPAC group (39 vs 15, respectively; p < 0.001; Cohen’s d = 0.99). The differential effect over time for abdominal pain differed significantly between both groups (mean difference: 19 vs − 3, respectively; p = 0.004; Cohen’s d = 0.88). PIPAC-OX resulted in significantly worse postoperative abdominal pain than primary tumor surgery. These results can be used for patient counseling and stress the need for adequate analgesia during and after PIPAC-OX. Further research is required to prevent or reduce abdominal pain after PIPAC-OX.Trial registration CRC-PIPAC: Clinicaltrails.gov NCT03246321 (01-10-2017)
Effect of temperature and air pressure on the incidence of Bell's palsy in Hangzhou: a distributed lag non-linear analysis
Authors: Chen Junkang , Yu Zhexuan , Zhou Wenhui , Cai Huafeng , Jin Fanyuan , Hu Jinhua , Yu Erhui , Xuan Lihua 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe etiology of Bell’s palsy (BP) is currently unknown, and the findings from previous studies examining the association between seasonal or meteorological factors and BP have been inconsistent. This research aims to clarify this relationship by analyzing a larger dataset and employing appropriate statistical methods. Data from 5387 patients with BP treated at Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, from May 1, 2018, to June 30, 2023, was gathered. We assessed the temporal distribution of meteorological factors and the incidence of BP across seasons and months. A distributed lag non-linear model was used to further investigate the lagged and overall effects of temperature and air pressure on the onset of BP. The temporal distribution of BP incidence revealed the highest average number of cases occurring in December and the lowest in June. A correlation existed between BP episodes and temperature or air pressure. The model revealed a higher relative risk during periods of low temperature and high air pressure, characterized by a time lag effect. This correlation was notably more pronounced in female patients and individuals in the young and middle-aged groups. Our findings suggest that exposure to low temperatures and high air pressure constitute risk factors for BP development.
Identification and immune landscape analysis of fatty acid metabolism genes related subtypes of gastric cancer
Authors: Huang Rong , Lu Tai-Liang , Zhou Rui 
Published: November 2023

AbstractFatty acid metabolism (FAM) is associated with prognosis and immune microenvironment remodeling in many tumors. It is currently unknown how FAM affects the immunological microenvironment and prognosis of Gastric cancer (GC). Therefore, the current work aims to categorize GC samples based on the expression status of genes involved in FAM and to identify populations that might benefit from immunotherapy. In total, 50 FAM genes associated with overall survival (OS) were determined through univariate Cox proportional hazard regression analysis by mining the public TCGA and GEO databases. The GSE84437 and TCGA-STAD cohort samples were divided into two clusters using the "NMF" R package. According to the survival curve, patients in Cluster-1 showed considerably longer OS than those in Cluster-2. Patients in Cluster-1 exhibited earlier T stages, more intestinal GCs, and were older. MSI molecular subtypes were mainly distributed in Cluster-1, while GS molecular subtypes were distributed primarily in Cluster-2. There were 227 upregulated and 22 down-regulated genes (logFC > 1 or logFC < − 1, FDR < 0.05) in Cluster-2 compared with Cluster-1. One hub module (edges = 64, nodes = 12) was identified with a module score of 11.636 through Cytoscape plug-in MCODE. KEGG and GO analysis showed that the hub genes were associated with the cell cycle and cell division. Different immune cell infiltrates profile, and immune pathway enrichment existed between the subtypes. In conclusion, the current findings showed that practically all immunological checkpoint and immunoregulatory genes were elevated in patients with Cluster-2 GC, indicating that FAM subtypes may be crucial in GC immunotherapy.
Functional popliteal angle tests improve identification of short hamstring muscle–tendon length in patients with a central neurological lesion
Authors: Hajibozorgi Mahdieh , Leijen Ilse , Hijmans Juha M. , Greve Christian 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis study introduces a functional exercise protocol to improve the identification for short hamstring muscle–tendon length (HMTL), a common contributor to crouch gait in patients with central neurological lesions (CNL). The functional exercise protocol incorporates a knee extension movement with hip in a flexed position, while standing on one leg (functional popliteal angle test) and walking with large steps to the current standard protocol (walking at comfortable speed and as fast as possible). The main aim was to establish whether the new protocol allows better determination of maximum HMTLs and diagnostics of short HMTL in patients with a CNL. Lower limb 3D marker position data from 39 patient limbs and 10 healthy limbs performing the exercises were processed in OpenSim to extract HMTLs. The new protocol provoked significantly larger HMTLs compared to the current standard protocol. The total number of limbs classified as having too short HMTLs reduced from 16 to 4 out of a total of 30 limbs walking in crouch. The new protocol improves determination of maximum HMTL, thereby improving short HMTL diagnostics and identification of patients in need of lengthening treatment. Inter-individual variability observed among patients, indicating the need to include all exercises for comprehensive diagnosis.
Automatic segmentation of inconstant fractured fragments for tibia/fibula from CT images using deep learning
Authors: Kim Hyeonjoo , Jeon Young Dae , Park Ki Bong , Cha Hayeong , Kim Moo-Sub , You Juyeon , Lee Se-Won , Shin Seung-Han , Chung Yang-Guk , Kang Sung Bin , Jang Won Seuk , Yoon Do-Kun 
Published: November 2023

AbstractOrthopaedic surgeons need to correctly identify bone fragments using 2D/3D CT images before trauma surgery. Advances in deep learning technology provide good insights into trauma surgery over manual diagnosis. This study demonstrates the application of the DeepLab v3+ -based deep learning model for the automatic segmentation of fragments of the fractured tibia and fibula from CT images and the results of the evaluation of the performance of the automatic segmentation. The deep learning model, which was trained using over 11 million images, showed good performance with a global accuracy of 98.92%, a weighted intersection over the union of 0.9841, and a mean boundary F1 score of 0.8921. Moreover, deep learning performed 5–8 times faster than the experts’ recognition performed manually, which is comparatively inefficient, with almost the same significance. This study will play an important role in preoperative surgical planning for trauma surgery with convenience and speed.
Applying the improved stratigraphic modified Lorenz technique for dividing the highly heterogeneous clastic reservoirs into hydraulic flow units
Authors: Nabawy Bassem S. , Mohamed Ahmed S. , Omran Awad A. , Mohamed Mostafa T. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe present study applies the improved stratigraphic modified Lorenz (ISML) technique to divide the Matulla Formation in Muzhil Oil Field in the Gulf of Suez into some hydraulic flow units (HFUs) and to check the flow efficiency contribution of each hydraulic flow unit (HFU) to the total bulk flow capacity of the reservoir in 3 wells (Muzhil-4, 7, and 8). The output of the ISML plot is applied in integration with the vertical plot of the porosity (∅), permeability (k), and effective pore radius (R35) against depth to measure the efficiency of each HFU contribution to the total flow capacity of the Matulla reservoir, and to delineate the main attributor to the flow capacity. It is indicated that the Matulla sandstone reservoirs can be subdivided into 7 HFUs to the NW of the field, while it is subdivided into four and five HFUs in the center and to the SE of the field; i.e., its heterogeneity increases to the NW at Muzhil-7 well. On the other side, the best reservoir quality is assigned to the southeast at Muzhil-4 well (av. ∅ = 20.8%, av. k = 596.6 md, and R35 = 12.1 μm). The efficiency of the obtained HFUs was estimated and described both mathematically and graphically. Also, the measured porosity and permeability values indicate relatively low reservoir properties to the NW of the field. The reservoir heterogeneity is also measured using the Dykstra-Parsons technique which indicates extremely high heterogeneity (0.89 ≤ V ≤ 0.98).
The compensatory hypertrophy of transferred flexor hallucis longus tendon for insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a retrospective MRI study
Authors: Liao Wei-Jen , Tang Shih-Chieh , Shih Han-Ting , Su Kuo-Chih , Tu Kao-Chang , Wang Shun-Ping 
Published: November 2023

AbstractFlexor hallucis longus (FHL) transfer is an effective surgery in treating insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT). However, limited data exist regarding the post-surgery changes in the transferred FHL. The study aimed to compare the sequential changes and hypertrophy of FHL after isolated FHL transfer (FHLT). We retrospectively enrolled patients who underwent isolated FHLT for insertional Achilles pathology from 2015 to 2020 and divided them into two groups based on whether reattachment of the residue Achilles stump to the FHL was performed or not. We recorded demographic characteristics, MRI parameters, and functional outcome. We also analyzed the correlation between the collected data and FHL hypertrophy. Results revealed no significant differences in most MRI parameters of FHL and functional outcomes between the groups. However, the fat distribution within the FHL showed significant reduction and notable 20.2% hypertrophy after FHLT. Interestingly, the hypertrophy of the FHL was significantly more pronounced in the non-reattached group. Furthermore, we observed a positive correlation between the follow-up period and FHL hypertrophy. In conclusion, the FHL demonstrated significant enlargement over time following FHLT. The compensatory hypertrophy of the transferred FHL was particularly evident and the cumulative incidences of FHL enlargement over time were higher in the non-reattached groupcompared to reattached group. However, both reattachment and non-reattachment of Achilles stump on FHL transfer for insertional Achilles tendinopathy carried similar postoperative functional outcomes.
Reliability and validity of a questionnaire measuring knowledge, attitude and practice regarding “oil, salt and sugar” among canteen staff
Authors: Mo Zhenhan , Li Xiaofan , Zhai Yuting , Men Yanyan , Tang Yuying , Qiao Jiarui , Jia Xue , Huang Yujie , Wang Baozhen 
Published: November 2023

AbstractExcessive intake of oil, salt and sugar is closely associated with the prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Canteen staff’s knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) about oil, salt and sugar directly affect the content in dishes and the consumers’ intake. However, no valid questionnaire is used to assess KAP among canteen staff about the “oil, salt and sugar”. Therefore, the present study aimed to establish and validate a questionnaire to evaluate the KAP of canteen staff about the “oil, salt and sugar”. This cross-sectional study was conducted among canteen staff randomly selected from three college canteens. Participants completed the questionnaire and retested it two weeks later. Internal and test–retest reliability were assessed using Cronbach’s α and Pearson correlation coefficients, respectively. Validity was assessed using the exploratory factor analysis. 100 participants finished the questionnaire, of which 66% were females with a mean age of 40.3 ± 10.5 years. The Cronbach’s α coefficients of the total questionnaire and Knowledge, Attitude and Practice dimensions were 0.822, 0.830, 0.752 and 0.700, respectively. The test–retest reliability coefficient was 0.968. In exploratory factor analysis, nine common factors were extracted, with 26 items, and the cumulative contribution rate was 70.9%. The questionnaire had a satisfactory property for measuring the KAP of the “oil, salt and sugar” among canteen staff in China.
Workload Versus Caseload: An Exploratory Comparison Study of Individualized Education Program Progress and Other Outcomes
Authors: Carlin Charles H. 
Published: November 2023

Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to obtain preliminary data about the effectiveness of four workload approaches (WAs) that were implemented in public school settings. The WAs were compared to each other and the caseload approach (CA).

Method:
Five speech-language pathologists were selected to implement one of the four WAs, and two used the CA. Data were collected in the areas of Individualized Education Program (IEP) progress, classroom performance, delivery of services, workload parameters, and stakeholder perceptions.

Results:
The workload and CAs resulted in desirable levels of IEP progress, and all students received the services that were documented on their IEPs. When the data from the workload and CAs were compared, the Workload Management Strategies (WMS) Approach was associated with the most indicators of success in the study. Participants utilized several practices to manage workload, even though some strategies possibly affected compliance with federal special education law.

Conclusions:
These initial findings showed that the WMS Approach held the most promise relative to student outcomes, the workload determination, and compliance with federal special education law. Strengths and weaknesses of each approach and implications for practice are provided. Given the small sample size, the results should be viewed with caution as the generalizability of the results is limited. Areas for further research are recommended.
Microstrip multifunctional reconfigurable wideband filtering power divider with tunable centre frequency, bandwidth, and power division ratio based on three‐parallel‐coupled line section
Authors: Liu Qianwen , Zhang Gang , Yuan Chenyang , Ping Kang , Zhou Ying 
Published: November 2023

AbstractA compact microstrip multifunctional reconfigurable filtering power divider (FPD) is proposed based on varactor‐loaded three‐parallel‐coupled line section (TLCS) in this letter. Continuously tunable third‐order filtering power division response with two transmission zeros (TZs) including centre frequency (CF), bandwidth (BW) and power division ration (PDR) is successfully attained by varying the external and internal coupling through loading varactors into a three‐parallel‐coupled line topology. For validation, a prototype is implemented. The results indicate that the CF can be tuned from 0.46 to 0.8 GHz, a tunable 3‐dB BW of 80 to 190 MHz is exhibited with better than 17‐dB return loss and higher than 15‐dB in‐band isolation. In addition to the CF and BW tunability, the power division ratio (PDR) for the presented FPD can also be adjusted from 1:1 to 1:5. Additionally, a compact size is realized with only 0.12λg × 0.16λg.
Formamide synthesis in the interstellar medium catalyzed by damaged water ice
Authors: Boland Maël , Chaquin Patrick , Volatron François , Markovits Alexis 
Published: November 2023

Context. Formamide is one of the possible precursors of life because it has a bond analogous to the peptide bond.
Aims. In this work, we examine the reaction pathways that lead from HCN or HNC and OH to formamide. Both HCN and HNC are present in the interstellar medium, while OH could be present in interstellar water ice, which under the effect of cosmic rays, partially decomposes into H and OH.
Methods. We carried out first principles calculations. We represented the solid state either by a model of clusters or by a model of slabs that takes into account periodicity. The confrontation of these two models and with the reaction in the gas phase enabled us to find reactivity trends.
Results. For HCN, the formation of the C-N bond presents an energy barrier that cannot be overcome in the interstellar medium. The presence of water ice grains does not catalyze this step. The formation of the same bond from HNC is spontaneous, even without the presence of the solid. The second step of the pathway is a transposition of H. This step requires the presence of water ice for the barrier to allow the reaction to take place in the interstellar medium. The last step is a hydrogenation of a barrier-free radical. Our work therefore concludes that the synthesis of formamide can take place in the interstellar medium through water ice, which not only catalyzes the reaction but also constitutes a reservoir of OH.
IX International Conference on Forest Fire Research and 17th International Wildland Fire Safety Summit: special issue introduction (Part 4)
Authors: Flannigan Mike , Viegas Domingos Xavier , Ribeiro Luís Mário 
Published: November 2023

The 9th International Conference on Forest Fire Research, organised by the Forest Fire Research Center of the Association for Developmental of Industrial Aerodynamics every 4 years since 1990, was held in November 2022 in Coimbra, Portugal. The conference was held in conjunction with the 17th International Wildland Fire Safety Summit, sponsored by the International Association of Wildland Fire. The number and quality of the submissions for this joint event was very high, and the authors were encouraged to submit a full paper to a special issue of the International Journal of Wildland Fire (IJWF). Given the large number of submissions, the Journal decided to publish the special issue in four parts. Part 1 was published in January 2023, with eight papers, Part 2 in March 2023, with 10 papers and Part 3 in June 2023 with 15 papers. This fourth part presents 10 original papers, in three areas: Decision Support Systems and Tools (3), Risk Assessment & Reduction (3) and the Wildland Urban Interface (4). All the papers in this special issue are published Open Access.