bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Association Between Patient Satisfaction With Their Patient-Physician Relationship and Completion of Bariatric Surgery by Race and Ethnicity Among US Adults
Authors: Xie Luyu , Almandoz Jaime P. , Mathew M. Sunil , Schellinger Jeffrey N. , Kapera Olivia , Ngenge Sophia , Marroquin Elisa Morales , McAdams Carrie , Kukreja Sachin , Schneider Benjamin , Messiah Sarah E. 
Published: December 2022

ImportanceMetabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective and safe treatment for obesity and its comorbidities, but less than 50% of those who are eligible and referred for MBS complete the procedure. The patient-physician relationship could be a decisive factor in the decision to complete MBS; however, this relationship has not been explored, particularly among racially and ethnically diverse populations.ObjectiveTo examine the association between patient-reported satisfaction with their patient-physician relationship and MBS completion by self-reported racial and ethnic group.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis prospective cohort study included 408 patients who were referred to a bariatric surgeon or obesity medicine program between July 24, 2019, and May 19, 2022.ExposurePatient satisfaction with their physician was measured by 7 dimensions (general satisfaction, technical quality, interpersonal manner, communication, financial aspects, time spent with physician, and accessibility and convenience) using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form.Main Outcomes and MeasuresCompletion status for MBS (yes or no).ResultsA total of 408 patients (mean [SD] age, 47.3 [11.6] years; among 366 with data available, 317 [86.6%] women and 49 [13.4%] men) were included in the study. Of 363 patients with data available on race and ethnicity, 66 were Hispanic/Latinx (18.2%), 136 (37.5%) were non-Hispanic Black, 146 (40.2%) were non-Hispanic White, and 15 (4.1%) were other race or ethnicity. A total of 124 patients (30.4%) completed MBS. Overall, the mean (SD) patient satisfaction score was significantly greater in MBS completers vs noncompleters (3.86 [0.56] vs 3.61 [0.64]; P &amp;lt; .001). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed technical quality was the most significant factor for MBS completion (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.99 [95% CI, 1.24-3.19]), followed by communication (aOR, 1.78 [95% CI, 1.16-2.72]) and accessibility and convenience (aOR, 1.61 [95% CI, 1.03-2.53]). The interaction between racial and ethnic groups and patient satisfaction was not significant (eg, mean [SD] score for Hispanic/Latinx completers, 3.95 [0.55] vs 3.77 [0.60] for non-Hispanic White completers; P = .46 for interaction).Conclusions and RelevanceThese findings suggest that there is an association between patient satisfaction with the patient-physician relationship and the decision to complete MBS regardless of race and ethnicity. These findings have important implications for strategies to improve the proportion of qualified patients who complete MBS to achieve improved health outcomes.
Barriers to access cancer‐related services for men in high‐income countries: A narrative review looking beyond socioeconomic disadvantages
Authors: Zafar Ali , Baessler Franziska , Ihrig Andreas , Mayer Gwendolyn , Bugaj Till Johannes , Maatouk Imad , Staeudle Jens , Friederich Hans‐Christoph , Schultz Jobst‐Hendrik 
Published: December 2022

AbstractIntroductionCancer screening programs are routinely available in high‐income countries, but participation rates are low, especially among men. This narrative review aims to identify male‐specific access barriers to cancer‐related healthcare in high‐income countries that offer statutory insurance/subsidized health care.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science for peer‐reviewed journal articles published within the past 10 years on cancer healthcare access, help‐seeking behavior, and men. Step‐wise screening of title, abstract, and full text resulted in 23 studies that fit the selection criteria for findings in high‐income countries. The results were analyzed descriptively using qualitative thematic synthesis.ResultsIn the reviewed studies, barriers for men in accessing cancer‐related healthcare offers could be broadly categorized under sociocultural norms, personal behaviors, and structural problems. The most common barriers were related to sociocultural influences and included notions of masculinity, distrust in the medical system, and personnel/social commitments. Major personal barriers included fear of getting cancer or screening methods, lack of awareness about cancer, and problems in communication with healthcare professionals. Accessibility and lack of insurance were reported as common structural barriers.ConclusionsThe reluctance of men in approaching medical help was rooted in sociocultural norms of traditional masculinity with direct and indirect consequences such as fear, lack of awareness, distrust of medical personnel, and problems in communicating with healthcare professionals. Gender‐specific, male‐oriented information via digital, anonymous interventions may be helpful for increasing participation of men in cancer care.
Association of Traumatic Knee Injury With Radiographic Evidence of Knee Osteoarthritis in Military Officers
Authors: Golightly Yvonne M. , Shiue Kristin Y. , Nocera Maryalice , Guermazi Ali , Cantrell John , Renner Jordan B. , Padua Darin A. , Cameron Kenneth L. , Svoboda Steven J. , Jordan Joanne M. , Loeser Richard F. , Kraus Virginia B. , Lohmander L. Stefan , Beutler Anthony I. , Marshall Stephen W. 
Published: December 2022

ObjectiveThe association between knee injury and knee osteoarthritis (OA) is understudied relative to its importance, particularly in younger populations. This study was undertaken to examine the association of knee injury with radiographic features of knee OA in military officers, who have a physically demanding profession and high rates of knee injury.MethodsParticipants were recruited in 2015–2017 from an existing program that enrolled 6,452 military officers during 2004–2009. Officers with a history of knee ligament or meniscal injuries (n = 117 via medical record review) were compared to officers with no history of knee injury (n = 143). Bilateral posteroanterior knee radiographs were obtained using a standardized fixed‐flexion positioning frame. All images were read for Kellgren/Lawrence (K/L) grade, osteophyte (OST), and joint space narrowing (JSN) scores. Data were analyzed using linear‐risk regression models with generalized estimating equations.ResultsInjured and noninjured participants were similar (mean age 28 years, mean body mass index 25 kg/m2, ~40% female). The mean time from first knee injury to imaging among injured participants was 9.2 years. Compared with noninjured knees, greater prevalence of radiographic OA (K/L grade ≥ 2), OST (grade ≥ 1), and JSN (grade ≥ 1) was observed among injured knees, with prevalence differences of +16% (95% confidence interval [95% CI] 10%, 22%), +29% (95% CI 20%, 38%), and + 17% (95% CI 10%, 24%), respectively. Approximately 1 in 6 officers with prior knee injury progressed to radiographic OA by age 30 years.ConclusionAt the midpoint of a projected 20‐year military career, officers with a history of traumatic knee injury have a markedly increased prevalence of knee radiographic OA compared to officers without injury.
Body‐Patchable, Antimicrobial, Encodable TENGs with Ultrathin, Free‐Standing, Translucent Chitosan/Alginate/Silver Nanocomposite Multilayers
Authors: Menge Habtamu Gebeyehu , Huynh Nghia Dinh , Choi Kyungwho , Cho Chungyeon , Choi Dukhyun , Park Yong Tae 
Published: December 2022

AbstractHarvesting sustainable energy opens new avenues for powering portable electronic devices using triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Synthetic metals and polymers are used to construct most of the TENGs. Hence, ultrathin, free‐standing, translucent, and chemically bonded chitosan (CH)‐ and alginate (AL)‐based biopolymeric films are introduced here. These films are fabricated using a low‐cost and environmentally friendly layer‐by‐layer (LbL) self‐assembly method and impregnated with AgNO3 (S) in the final fabrication step (denoted as [(CH/AL)n:(CHS/AL)1]n+1). The LbL‐assembled film displays remarkable antimicrobial and triboelectric properties, demonstrating a new type of TENG that is implantable in the body. By varying the number of CH and AL depositions, the dependence of TENG behaviors on thickness is investigated. It is demonstrated that a 0.87‐µm‐thick [CH/AL]8 TENG resulted in the highest electrical output performance of 474 V and 36.9 mA m−2 due to the highest surface potential and the lowest work function of 239.4 mV and 4.2 eV, respectively. A free‐standing [(CH/AL)49:(CHS/AL)1]50 TENG is designed for antimicrobial skin‐patchable shape‐adaptive nanogenerators, displaying ultrahigh translucency, long‐term mechanical stability, and exceptional versatility. It is then attached to the arm to detect external stimuli, and the feasibility of its use as an encodable skin‐touch sensor is demonstrated.
The Inherent Thermal Effect of Substrates on the Growth of Ultralong Carbon Nanotubes
Authors: Jiang Qinyuan , Wang Fei , Li Run , Wu Xueke , Zhang Wenshuo , Zhao Siming , Huang Ya , Wang Baoshun , Zhang Shiliang , Zhao Yanlong , Zhang Rufan 
Published: December 2022

AbstractUltralong carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are believed to be ideal candidates for various high‐end applications because of their macroscale lengths, perfect structures, and excellent mechanical and electrical properties. The key to the wide application of ultralong CNTs is their controlled synthesis and mass production. Ultralong CNTs usually follow a flying kite‐like growth mechanism, during which process there exists a thermal buoyancy that keeps ultralong CNTs floating in the gas flow. However, it remains vague for a long time about the origin of this thermal buoyancy. Herein, a simple and quantitative heat balance model is proposed to describe the inherent thermal effect of substrates, which explains the origin of the temperature difference between the substrate and the gas flow. The inherent thermal effect is found to be positively correlated with the emissivity of the substrates. Then, the local temperature gradient induced by the inherent thermal effect is found to result in both natural convection and thermophoresis. Thermophoretic force is proven to be the dominant driving force for lifting the ultralong CNTs up from the substrates. By utilizing the inherent thermal effect and designing the local temperature distribution, the areal density and orientation of ultralong CNT arrays are modulated.
Spin‐Selective Full and Subtle Light Intensity Manipulation with Diatomic Metasurfaces
Authors: Cheng Jiaqi , Li Zhancheng , Choi Duk‐Yong , Yu Shiwang , Liu Wenwei , Wang Haoyu , Zhang Yuebian , Cheng Hua , Tian Jianguo , Chen Shuqi 
Published: December 2022

AbstractMetasurfaces are considered to be ideal candidates for precise and continuous manipulation of optical wave intensity at nanoscale pixels, which is the main basis of display and imaging devices. Malus's law has been widely used as the basic design principle for the realization of linearly polarized optical wave intensity manipulation. However, there is no such straightforward and concise law like Malus's law that can be used to design metasurfaces for full and subtle intensity manipulation of circularly polarized optical waves. Here, a new design strategy based on the collective interference effect in diatomic metasurfaces is presented to fill this gap, which can create a simple and complete mapping from a single structural variable to the reflection intensity of circularly polarized waves. The full and subtle intensity manipulation of circularly polarized optical waves can be conveniently realized by changing one structural parameter in the diatomic metasurface. Spin‐selective high‐level grayscale images are numerically and experimentally implemented based on the proposed diatomic metasurfaces. The proposed grayscale imaging scheme with subwavelength spatial resolution and high gray level is promising for advanced display and information encryption applications.
From Blue to White: Sustainable Luminescent Metal Organic Framework for Hybrid Light‐Emitting Diodes
Authors: Atoini Youssef , Cavinato Luca M. , Fernandez‐Cestau Julio , Gmach Yvonne , Van Opdenbosch Daniel , Costa Rubén D. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractHybrid light‐emitting diodes based on photon down‐converting filters with metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are mainly restricted to cross‐breed materials (i.e., nonemissive MOFs host and guest emitters) due to the lack of highly photostable and luminescent MOFs (LMOFs). This work reports a sustainable and cost‐effective blue‐emitting Zn‐based MOF with the ligand 1,1,2,2‐tetrakis(4‐(pyridin‐4‐yl)phenyl)ethene (Zn‐2‐LMOF) and their host:guest hybrids with Rhodamine B emitter RhB@LMOF toward blue‐ and white‐emitting hybrid light‐emitting diodes (HLEDs). Zn‐2‐LMOF features blue emission (λem = 480 nm) with impressive photoluminescence quantum yield (ϕ) values of 50% (powder) and 70% (polystyrene coatings). Likewise, hybrid RhB@LMOF features a white emission with ϕ of 30–40% in polystyrene coatings. They lead to blue (Zn‐2‐LMOF; x/y CIE color coordinates of 0.28/0.47) and white (RhB@LMOF; x/y CIE color coordinates of 0.31/0.32) HLEDs with stabilities of 20 and 45 h at 50 mA on‐chip under ambient operation, respectively. Though this device performance is average in HLEDs, the device degradation is mainly attributed to the photoinduced oxidation of the ligand in the MOF structure that further leads to the RhB degradation; a key information for future developments in luminescent MOFs.
Toward Water‐Immersion Programmable Meta‐Display
Authors: Wan Shuai , Dai Chenjie , Li Zhe , Deng Liangui , Shi Yangyang , Hu Wanlin , Zheng Guoxing , Zhang Shuang , Li Zhongyang 
Published: December 2022

AbstractHeading toward next‐generation intelligent display, dynamic control capability for meta‐devices is critical for real world applications. Beyond the conventional electrical/optical/mechanical/thermal tuning methods, liquid immersion recently has emerged as a facile tuning mechanism which is easily accessible (especially water) and practically implementable for large tuning area. However, due to the longstanding and critical drawback of lacking independent‐encoding capability, the state‐of‐art immersion approach remains incapable of pixel‐level programmable switching. Here a water‐immersion tuning scheme with pixel‐scale programmability for dynamic meta‐displays is proposed. Tunable meta‐pixels can be engineered to construct spectral selective patterns at prior‐/post‐ immersion states, such that a metasurface enables pixel‐level transforming animations for dynamic multifield meta‐displays, including near‐field dual‐nanoprints and far‐field dual‐holographic displays. The proposed water‐immersion programmable approach for meta‐display, benefitting from its large tuning area, facile operation and strong repeatability, may find a revolutionary path toward next‐generation intelligent display with practical applications in dynamic display/encryption, information anticounterfeit/storage, and optical sensors.
Set Trimming approach for the globally optimal design of sieve trays in separation columns
Authors: da Cruz Souza Aline R. , Bagajewicz Miguel J. , Costa André Luiz Hemerly 
Published: December 2022

AbstractIn this article, we use Set Trimming to obtain the globally optimal design of distillation column trays, that is, the column diameter and the geometrical design of the trays (weir, downcomer, etc.) that minimize mass or cost. We assume that the operating conditions (vapor and liquid flow rates, compositions, temperatures) are given. The design task is, to this day, presented in textbooks as a trial and verification procedure. We show that Set Trimming guarantees global optimality and is amenable to exploring alternative global optima. Compared with the employment of a mixed‐integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) approach using commercial global optimizers, we show that Set Trimming is a more robust option with competitive computational times for individual design problems. It also exhibits a significant reduction in computational effort when alternative optimal solutions are sought.
The Absorption Properties of One‐Dimensional Spherical Photonic Crystals Based on Magnetized Ferrite Materials
Authors: Zhu Tian‐Qi , Liu You‐Ming , Zhang Jia‐Tao , Zhang Hai‐Feng 
Published: December 2022

AbstractBased on a spherical coordinate system and Maxwell's set of equations, the calculation formulas of one‐dimensional (1‐D) magnetized ferrite spherical photonic crystals (MFSPCs) are obtained and treated with the solution method of the spherical Bessel equations. Combined with the conventional transmission matrix method, expressions for the absorptance, reflectance, and transmittance of the 1‐D MFSPCs are given. 1‐D MFSPCs consisting of the general dielectric and Yttrium iron garnet (YIG) are also designed to verify the correctness of the conclusions. Variables such as external magnetic field, incidence angle, initial radius, and YIG thickness effects on the features of such 1‐D MFSPCs are also discussed. The transformation of the external magnetic field has a linear relationship with the position of the absorption band (AB). The three variables of incidence angle, initial radius, and YIG thickness have a substantial influence on the width and position of the AB, which can be adjusted according to the actual demand and are of high application significance. The results of this study can be helpful for the design of multifunctional absorbers and radome.
Electrochemical Cell‐Free Biosensors for Antibody Detection
Authors: Bracaglia Sara , Ranallo Simona , Ricci Francesco 
Published: December 2022

AbstractWe report here the development of an electrochemical cell‐free biosensor for antibody detection directly in complex sample matrices with high sensitivity and specificity that is particularly suitable for point‐of‐care applications. The approach is based on the use of programmable antigen‐conjugated gene circuits that, upon recognition of a specific target antibody, trigger the cell‐free transcription of an RNA sequence that can be consequently detected using a redox‐modified probe strand immobilized to a disposable electrode. The platform couples the features of high sensitivity and specificity of cell‐free systems and the strength of cost‐effectiveness and possible miniaturization provided by the electrochemical detection. We demonstrate the sensitive, specific, selective, and multiplexed detection of three different antibodies, including the clinically‐relevant Anti‐HA antibody.
Resistance to local anaesthetics administered via epidural, intrathecal and pudendal injections
Authors: Jacobs E. , Baban N. , Emmett L. 
Published: December 2022

SummaryA primigravida presented to our institution in established labour. Her past medical history included joint hypermobility, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, fibromyalgia and gastroparesis. Two technically uneventful lumbar epidurals with bupivacaine and fentanyl provided no analgesia. The spinal element of a planned combined spinal and epidural was also ineffective, so alternative analgesia was offered. While this was being prepared, the obstetric team recommended an instrumental delivery. An attempted pudendal nerve block with lidocaine had no effect, and general anaesthesia was therefore provided for a lower segment caesarean delivery. We believe this is the first report of local anaesthetic resistance via three distinct routes of administration in a single patient. Resistance to local anaesthetics is unusual and is more common in patients with hypermobility spectrum disorders. This case demonstrates the unique experience of a patient with a hypermobility condition who had failed epidural, spinal and pudendal local anaesthetic. We suggest that patients with a hypermobility condition should be specifically assessed for local anaesthetic resistance as part of anaesthetic pre‐assessment, to enable early planning.
Repurposing of 5‐nitrofuran‐3,5‐disubstituted isoxazoles: A thriving scaffold to antitrypanosomal agents
Authors: Carvalho Diego B. , das Neves Amarith R. , Portapilla Gisele B. , Soares Ozildeia , Santos Larissa B. B. , Oliveira Jefferson R. S. , Vianna Luan S. , Judice Wagner A. S. , Cardoso Iara A. , Luccas Pedro H. , Nonato M. Cristina , Lopes Norberto P. , de Albuquerque Sergio , Baroni Adriano C. M. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractChagas disease (CD) is a neglected disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. The two drugs used in the treatment schedules exhibit adverse effects and severe toxicity. Thus, searching for new antitrypanosomal agents is urgent to provide improved treatments to those affected by this disease. 5‐Nitrofuran‐isoxazole analogs were synthesized by cycloaddition reactions [3+2] between chloro‐oximes and acetylenes in satisfactory yields. We analyzed the structure–activity relationship of the analogs based on Hammett's and Hansch's parameters. The 5‐nitrofuran‐isoxazole analogs exhibited relevant in vitro antitrypanosomal activity against the amastigote forms of T. cruzi. Analog 7s was the trending hit of the series, showing an IC50 value of 40 nM and a selectivity index of 132.50. A possible explanation for this result may be the presence of an electrophile near the isoxazole core. Moreover, the most active analogs proved to act as an in vitro substrate of type I nitroreductase rather than the cruzain, enzymes commonly investigated in molecular target studies of CD drug discovery. These findings suggest that 5‐nitrofuran‐isoxazole analogs are promising in the studies of agents for CD treatment.
Development of the brain ventricular system from a comparative perspective
Authors: Korzh Vladimir 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe brain ventricular system (BVS) consists of brain ventricles and channels filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Disturbance of CSF flow has been linked to scoliosis and neurodegenerative diseases, including hydrocephalus. This could be due to defects of CSF production by the choroid plexus or impaired CSF movement over the ependyma dependent on motile cilia. Most vertebrates have horizontal body posture. They retain additional evolutionary innovations assisting CSF flow, such as the Reissner fiber. The causes of hydrocephalus have been studied using animal models including rodents (mice, rats, hamsters) and zebrafish. However, the horizontal body posture reduces the effect of gravity on CSF flow, which limits the use of mammalian models for scoliosis. In contrast, fish swim against the current and experience a forward‐to‐backward mechanical force akin to that caused by gravity in humans. This explains the increased popularity of the zebrafish model for studies of scoliosis. “Slit‐ventricle” syndrome is another side of the spectrum of BVS anomalies. It develops because of insufficient inflation of the BVS. Recent advances in zebrafish functional genetics have revealed genes that could regulate the development of the BVS and CSF circulation. This review will describe the BVS of zebrafish, a typical teleost, and vertebrates in general, in comparative perspective. It will illustrate the usefulness of the zebrafish model for developmental studies of the choroid plexus (CP), CSF flow and the BVS.