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Relationship of occlusal status with health‐related quality of life among older adults in long‐term care facilities
Authors: Zorawna Martyna , Mäntylä Päivi , Pitkälä Kaisu , Suominen Merja H. , Kautiainen Hannu , Saarela Riitta K. T. , Hiltunen Kaija 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBackgroundLoss of teeth is common among residents in long‐term care facilities (LTCF). To maintain occlusal support, lost teeth may be replaced with removable dentures.ObjectivesThe relationship of occlusal status with health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) was evaluated.MethodsA cross‐sectional FINORAL study (FINnish ORAL Health Studies in older adults), including comprehensive geriatric assessment, was performed in LTCF. Demographic and medical information was retrieved from medical records. HRQoL was assessed with the 15D instrument and nutritional status with Mini‐Nutritional Assessment (MNA). A standardised questionnaire filled in by trained nurses collected information on need for assistance in personal care or mobility, eating, and food consistency and swallowing difficulties. Clinical oral examination focusing on occlusal status was conducted for 338 residents. Four study groups (Gr) were established: Gr1 ≥ 10 natural teeth occlusal contact units (CU) (N = 51), Gr2 < 10 natural teeth CU (N = 87), Gr3 having CU of removable denture/s with or without natural teeth (N = 89), and Gr4 no CU (N = 111).Results15D index score (adjusted for age, sex, MNA, and Charlson comorbidity index) showed higher HRQoL in Gr1 and Gr3; Gr1 participants had significantly higher crude values in mobility and Gr3 participants in eating, speech, and mental function than the other groups. Differences were present between the study groups in nutritional status, swallowing difficulties, and need for assistance in eating and mobility.ConclusionOcclusal status of partial or complete denture/s with or without natural teeth or natural teeth having 10 or more occlusal CU was associated with higher HRQoL than other statuses.
The development of a lexicon for Jinhua dry‐cured ham and its application to discriminate samples using descriptive analysis and check‐all‐that‐apply
Authors: Wang Mengni , Di Ruijun , Yu Yashu , Blank Imre , Zhang Yin , Chen Yan Ping , Liu Yuan 
Published: February 2023

AbstractJinhua dry‐cured ham (JDH) is a traditional Chinese food with a unique flavor. Its sensory profiles have not been studied using a developed lexicon. In this study, a lexicon to profile sensory characterization of JDHs was developed to characterize samples starting from smelling, during oral processing, and after swallowing. Then the lexicon was composed to profile JDHs using descriptive analysis (DA) and check‐all‐that‐apply (CATA). Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to examine DA data, and correspondence analysis (CA) was used to examine CATA data. The DA data from trained panelists and CATA data from naive consumers were compared by multiple factor analysis (MFA). The result showed a total of 33 attributes composed of the lexicon to describe JDHs including seven terms for odor, six terms for texture, seven terms for flavor, four terms for taste, and nine terms for aftertaste. The application of the lexicon to describe JDHs using DA and CATA showed good discrimination among samples. The comparison between DA and CATA using MFA showed attributes with distinct intensity or significant variances among tested samples located closely on the map, but attributes with weak intensity could varied largely on the map. This lexicon can be useful for manufacturers, producers, and consumers and helpful for the standardization of JDHs.Practical ApplicationsThe development of a sensory lexicon for JDH can be helpful for the breeding of pigs, and the production of JDH with desired characteristics. It also assists manufacturers in differentiating products, optimizing processes, and developing new products with a consistent and expected JDH. The development of a lexicon will help both the trained panelists and consumers to fill knowledge gaps in JDH research from a sensory and consumer point of view. Such data are critical in sensory studies for conducting JDHs from different regions and countries in the future.
Living with obesity is related to peer problems in children: A national cross‐sectional study
Authors: Beynon Claire 
Published: February 2023

AimTo assess the association between obesity and problems in peer relations in children (4–15 years) in a large (n = 11 279), nationally representative data set.MethodsThe chi‐square test was used to compare differences in numbers of children with and without obesity and with and without abnormal peer problem scores. Then multivariable logistic regression was used to determine any association between obesity and peer problems after accounting for deprivation and life‐style factors.ResultsThe results of the chi‐square test were statistically significant (P < 0.05) for all groups except older girls. The multivariable logistic regression identified a small but significant association between children living with obesity and abnormal peer problems, odds ratio (OR) 1.06 (95% confidence interval, CI: 1.04–1.08,P = 0.001). When explored by subsets of children using sex and age, this association was strongest for girls aged 4–10 years, OR 1.12 (95% CI: 1.07–1.16,P = 0.001).ConclusionThis is the first nationally representative study of children to identify this association in younger children. Whilst further research is needed to corroborate this finding, as a precautionary measure solutions to improve peer relationships and reduce stigma for school‐aged children living with obesity are indicated.
Multi‐scale dough adhesion analysis: Relation between laboratory scale, pilot scale and human sensory
Authors: Vogt Ulrike Therese , Kwak Ju Eun , Fahmy Ahmed Raouf , Laukemper Rita , Henrich Alexander , Becker Thomas , Jekle Mario 
Published: February 2023

AbstractUndesired dough adhesion is still a challenge during the production of baked goods. There are various methods for determining the adhesive texture properties of dough. In the majority of scientific papers, dough stickiness is measured analytically by the force‐distance recording of dough detachment. In this study, we describe a new multi‐scale approach to compare dough adhesion phenomena in a laboratory, pilot sale and human sensory assessment. In it, the adhesive material properties of dough were investigated using a pilot scale toppling device representing dough adhesion behavior in the production process, in the laboratory by texture analysis with the Chen–Hoseney method and furthermore with a new, implemented non‐oral human sensory analysis. To simulate different dough adhesion behavior, the dough mechanical and adhesion properties were varied by applying dough‐modifying enzymes and different dough storage times. The structural changes in the different wheat dough system were compared by rheological characterization. By characterizing the different adhesion phenomena of the doughs, the sample with bacterial xylanase showed the highest values after 80 min of storage time in all three methods. Correlation analysis revealed a strong relationship between the detachment time (pilot scale) and human sensory assessment attributes (Force R = 0.81, Time R = 0.87, Distance R = 0.92, Stickiness R = 0.80) after 80 min of storage time. Even though human sensory assessment showed limits in the detectability of differences in dough adhesion behavior compared to the Chen–Hoseney method, it was better suited to predict machinability.
Patients and nursing‐related factors associated with switching from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis: A cross‐sectional survey
Authors: Perez‐Moran Diana , García‐Cortés Luis R. , Doubova Svetlana V. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe study aimed at analyzing patients and nursing‐related factors associated with switching from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis. A telephone survey with 574 patients receiving care at six peritoneal dialysis centers of the Mexican Institute of Social Security was conducted: 64.3% were on peritoneal dialysis, and 35.7% had transitioned from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis. Data were collected on participants' sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, peritoneal dialysis center size, and nursing workload. Descriptive, bivariate, and multiple Poisson regression analyses were performed. Factors associated with an increased probability of switching from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis were a history of catheter dysfunction, peritonitis, and being treated in a large peritoneal dialysis center with a low (<50 patients per nurse per month) or high nursing workload (>70 patients per nurse per month) located in the State of Mexico, compared to a medium‐size peritoneal dialysis center with a moderate workload (50–70 patients per nurse per month). To decrease the odds of switching from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis, improvement programs should aim to limit nurses' workload to 50–70 patients per nurse per month and implement evidence‐based nursing interventions to prevent, detect, and manage peritonitis and peritoneal catheter dysfunction.
Improved delivery of rate‐adaptive pacing using an impedance‐derived contractility sensor in high‐intensity exercise: A case report
Authors: Procter William Thomas Christopher , Elliott James , Butt Abdul H , Monkhouse Christopher , Bhuva Anish N. , Moore Philip 
Published: February 2023

AbstractEffective rate‐adaptive pacing may be difficult in the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF), and is important during high‐intensity exercise. This case presents a 74‐year‐old elite cyclist with AF and a biventricular pacemaker after atrioventricular (AV) node ablation. He reported sudden breathlessness due to heart rate drops, caused by breaching the artefact threshold on the minute‐ventilation sensor. He was exchanged to a generator with an impedance‐derived contractility sensor (closed‐loop stimulation), resulting in resolution of symptoms, and no further rate drops. This is the first description of the utility of closed‐loop stimulation in high‐intensity exercise.
A severe complication of J‐tip guide wire during catheterization: A case report and discussion
Authors: Lu Zhihong , Song Junfeng , He Yongchun , Huang Guoping , Fu Songling , Zhang Qing , Yu Jiangen , Gao Qiang 
Published: February 2023

AbstractJ‐tip guide wire entrapment within the heart is a serious and dangerous complication that is rarely mentioned. We present a case in which the J‐tip guide wire was entrapped in the right atrium during tunneled cuffed venous catheterization. We were unable to remove the guide wire using previously reported methods and concluded with surgery. Owing to the special structure of the guide wire itself, a safe removal process needs to be discussed. Patient consent for publication was obtained prior to the submission of the manuscript.
Is the Decision Not to Use Contraception an Indicator of Reproductive Agency?
Authors: Fabic Madeleine Short , McDougal Lotus , Raj Anita , Jadhav Apoorva 
Published: February 2023

AbstractWomen's engagement in the decision to use contraception, an indicator captured in the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), is frequently used to assess women's reproductive agency. In 2014, DHS added a corollary question to the women's questionnaire on decision‐making not to use contraception. Study authors hypothesize that women's engagement in decision‐making not to use contraception is also indicative of reproductive agency. Analyzing DHS microdata from 30 countries collected between 2015 and 2020 (n = 292,141), this country‐level study examines data quality in terms of missingness of data (t‐tests), indicator utility in terms of response pattern variability (descriptive statistics), and construct validity in terms of associations between engagement in the decision not to use contraception and engagement in household decision‐making (multivariable linear regression). Findings indicate the measure is of good quality, provides nuanced insight, and has construct validity. Importantly, the new measure deepens our understanding of women's reproductive agency.
Factors affecting central macular thickness of diabetic macular oedema patients after an induction treatment of intravitreal ranibizumab
Authors: Nursyafiqah Md Tahir , Siti‐Azrin Ab Hamid , Yaacob Najib Majdi , Wan‐Nor‐Asyikeen Wan‐Adnan , Zunaina Embong 
Published: February 2023

AbstractObjectiveIntravitreal ranibizumab is one of the anti‐vascular endothelial growth factors used for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema, not always successfully. We aimed to identify the factors affecting the changes of central macular thickness after induction treatment with intravitreal ranibizumab, to predict the treatment effect and facilitate early treatment decisions.MethodsCross‐sectional study involving a retrospective record review of diabetic macular oedema patients who received an induction treatment of three monthly 0.5 mg intravitreal ranibizumab injections between 2016 and 2019. Central macular thickness was measured at baseline and 3 months post‐treatment. Linear regression was applied to identify the factors associated with the changes of central macular thickness.ResultsA total of 153 diabetic macular oedema patients were involved in this study. Their mean age was 57.5 ± 7.7 years, 54.9% were female. The mean change of central macular thickness from baseline to 3 months after completed induction treatment of intravitreal ranibizumab was 155.5 ± 137.8 μm. Factors significantly associated with changes of central macular thickness were baseline central macular thickness [b = 0.73; 95% (CI): 0.63, 0.84; p = <0.001] and presence of subretinal fluid [b = 35.43; 95% CI: 3.70, 67.16; p = 0.029].ConclusionThicker baseline central macular thickness and presence of subretinal fluid were the factors significantly associated with greater changes of central macular thickness in diabetic macular oedema patients after receiving three injections of intravitreal ranibizumab.
Scaling-up high-impact micronutrient supplementation interventions to improve adolescents’ nutrition and health in Burkina Faso and Tanzania: protocol for a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Authors: Cliffer Ilana Rachel , Yussuf Mashavu H , Millogo Ourohire , Mwanyika-Sando Mary , Barry Yllassa , Yusufu Innocent S , Hemler Elena Cori , Sie Ali , Tinkasimile Amani , Compaoré Guillaume , Ali Ali Salim , Kouanda Idrissa , Wang Dongqing , Mosha Dominic , Fawzi Wafaie 
Published: February 2023

IntroductionAdolescence is a critical time for growth and development, but this age group is often neglected in research and development of nutrition interventions. Despite recommendations from the WHO to provide nutrient supplements to adolescents, evidence remains scarce on the most effective supplementation strategy. This study aims to compare weekly iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation with daily multiple micronutrient supplements (MMSs) in prevention of anaemia and improvement of school outcomes among adolescents in Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Methods and analysisA three-arm cluster-randomised, school-based supplementation trial will be conducted among 84 schools (42 schools per site) and roughly 4500 students aged 10–17. Schools will be matched on three characteristics: number of students, school ranking profile, distance to main road (Tanzania) or distance to city council (Burkina Faso). Each school will be randomised to receive either weekly IFA, daily MMSs or serve as a control. Supplements will be delivered to students by teachers, who will provide monitoring data to the study team. Baseline and endline surveys will be conducted prior to and after each supplementation cycle (12 weeks in Burkina Faso; 1 year in Tanzania) to assess haemoglobin, anthropometry and sociodemographic variables. The primary outcome of haemoglobin will be analysed continuously using linear regression, and anaemia status will be analysed using logistic or multinomial regression, depending on categorisation level of the outcome. Secondary analyses of school performance indicators will also be conducted with either logistic or linear regression.Ethics and disseminationThis protocol has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (IRB20-1108) and the Research Ethics Committees for the Ministries of Health in Tanzania (Zanzibar) and Burkina Faso. Results will be disseminated during meetings with the Ministries of Health and the participating communities as well as through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration numberNCT04657640;NCT05104554
Did the pandemic influence telehealth use among Swiss emergency department patients? A sequential explanatory study
Authors: Michel Janet , Schmid Sandra , Aebersold Eli Ruben , Mettler Annette , Sauter Thomas Christian 
Published: February 2023

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to explore pandemic telehealth use among walk-in emergency department (ED) patients at Bern University Hospital.DesignAs in sequential explanatory designs, quantitative data were collected first. To explain the quantitative results, telehealth use was explored qualitatively using an interview guide informed by the quantitative results.SettingThe University Hospital of Bern ED designed a follow-up cross-sectional study (baseline done in 2019) to assess telehealth use among ED walk-in patients during the pandemic (2021).ParticipantsWe included participants of all age groups that had consented to a follow-up qualitative study and also ensured a gender and age balance. We aimed for data saturation that was achieved by the seventh key informant. A total of 11 key informants took part in the study.ResultsThree main themes emerged, namely: (1) telehealth use means the use of a telephone for many; (2) telehealth has both remits and limits; and (3) perceived future telehealth opportunities and threats.ConclusionThe pandemic seems not to have increased telehealth use among walk-in ED patients. The slight increase observed in telehealth use among women seems related to the use of the COVID-19 app from trusted sites like the Federal Office of Public Health. Telehealth emerged as having remits, limits, opportunities and threats. The human factor preference emerged as very important to all key informants. The fear that telehealth threatens the human factor cannot be over emphasised. The telephone remains the biggest telehealth modality among Swiss ED walk-in patients.
Anatomy of a Summertime Convective Event over the Arabian Region
Authors: Gopalakrishnan Deepak , Taraphdar Sourav , Pauluis Olivier M. , Xue Lulin , Ajayamohan R. S. , Al Shamsi Noor , Chen Sisi , Lee Jared A. , Grabowski Wojciech W. , Liu Changhai , Tessendorf Sarah A. , Rasmussen Roy M. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
This study investigates the structure and evolution of a summertime convective event that occurred on 14 July 2015 over the Arabian region. We use the WRF Model with 1-km horizontal grid spacing and test three PBL parameterizations: the Mellor–Yamada–Nakanishi–Niino (MYNN) scheme; the Asymmetrical Convective Model, version 2, (ACM2) scheme; and the quasi-normal scale-elimination (QNSE) scheme. Convection initiates near the Al Hajar Mountains of northern Oman at around 1100 local time (LT; 0700 UTC) and propagates northwestward. A nonorographic convective band along the west coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) develops after 1500 LT as a result of the convergence of cold pools with the sea breeze from the Arabian Gulf. The model simulation employing the QNSE scheme simulates the convection initiation and propagation well. Although the MYNN and ACM2 simulations show convective initiation near the Al Hajar Mountains, they fail to simulate the development of the convective band along the UAE west coast. The MYNN run simulates colder near-surface temperatures and a weaker sea breeze, whereas the ACM2 run simulates a stronger sea breeze but a drier lower troposphere. Sensitivity simulations using horizontal grid spacings of 9 and 3 km show that lower-resolution runs develop broader convective structures and weaker cold pools and horizontal wind divergence, affecting the development of convection along the west coast of the UAE. The 1-km run using the QNSE PBL scheme realistically captures the sequence of events that leads to the moist convection over the UAE and adjacent mountains.
Can Serum Fetuin-A be Used as a Marker for Cardiovascular Involvement in Psoriatic Patients?
Authors: Saleh Hanan M. , Sheha Aliaa S. , Eskander Nardeen N. , Elhawatky Ahmed F. , Hassen Samah I. 
Published: February 2023

Background Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disorder. It is associated with increased risk of developing other chronic health diseases such cardiovascular disorders. Fetuin A is a glycoprotein that is present in blood serum. It may prevent vascular calcification by forming calciprotien particles; which are formed from their attachment with phosphate and calcium complexes. Aim The aim of this study was to measure serum Fetuin A in Psoriatic patients and correlate its level with cardiac events and risks in these patients using CT calcium (Ca) scoring. Patients and Methods 24 psoriatic patients (healthy without apparent cardiac risks to detect subclinical events if present) and 24 age and sex matched controls were tested for serum Fetuin A and underwent coronary calcium scoring by multidetector computed tomography (CT) scan. Psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) score for each patient was measured and was correlated with serum Fetuin A and CT calcium (Ca) scoring. Serum Fetuin A was compared between cases and controls and was correlated with coronary calcium score. Results There was highly statistically significant decrease in serum Fetuin A level in psoriatic group compared to control group ( P-value < .001). There was highly statistically significant negative correlation between calcium score and the level of serum Fetuin A ( P-value < .001). No statistically significant correlation was found between the serum level of Fetuin A and the psoriasis severity. Conclusion Serum Fetuin A is a simple, easy diagnostic tool to evaluate subclinical atherosclerosis in psoriatic patients