bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
High chlamydia infection and its associated factors among patients seeking clinic-based STI services in Southern China: A preliminary cross-sectional study
Authors: Wang Honglin , Weng Rongxing , Zhang Chunlai , Ye Jianbin , Wen Lizhang , Li Jing , Lu Yongyi , Ning Ning , Hong Fuchang , Chen Xiangsheng , Cai Yumao 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveChlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. This study aimed to provide prevalence and associated factors data among patients seeking clinic-based STI services for estimating the disease burden of CT.Study design and methodA cross-sectional survey was conducted among patients attending clinics for STI services. Patients' social-demographic and behavioral information was collected and CT infection was determined by nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) with self-collected urine specimens. Associated factors were identified using logistic regression.ResultsAmong the 8,324 participants, the overall prevalence was 9.0% with 10.7% for males and 8.3% for females respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that aged &lt; 24 [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.27, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.01–1.59], being unmarried (aOR = 1.64, 95%CI = 1.35–2.00), having junior high school or below education level (aOR = 1.47, 95%CI = 1.13–1.91), having no access to health insurance (aOR = 1.27, 95%CI = 1.07–1.51), and being positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG, aOR = 4.49, 95%CI = 3.25–6.21) were significantly associated with CT infection.ConclusionWe found that CT infection is prevalent among patients seeking clinic-based STI services in Southern China. Targeted interventions could be implemented for patients with a higher risk of CT infection including those aged &lt; 24, being unmarried, having junior high school or below education level, having no access to health insurance, and being positive for NG. In addition, routine CT screening could be considered a public health strategy by the government.
Trends in global burden of diseases attributable to lead exposure in 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019
Authors: Zhou Nan , Huang Yue , Li Mingma , Zhou Lu , Jin Hui 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundLead hazards are ubiquitous in the environment, and lead exposure has been proved to damage human health. Nevertheless, there is limited data on the global burden of diseases attributable to lead exposure. In this study, we evaluated the temporal-spatial trend of disease burden caused by lead exposure in 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019.MethodsBased on Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019, deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) and DALYs rate (ASDR) were estimated by region, country, sex and age. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) was calculated to assess the temporal trends of ASMR and ASDR between 1990 and 2019.ResultsGlobal deaths increased from 0.53 (95% UI: 0.31, 0.77) to 0.90 (95% UI: 0.55, 1.29) million, and the number of DALYs increased from 16.02 (95% UI: 10.32, 22.17) to 21.68 (95% UI: 13.81, 30.30) million between 1990 and 2019. China, India and Bangladesh were top three countries with the largest number of deaths and DALYs in 2019. The ASMR (per 100,000 population) decreased from 14.47 (95% UI: 8.40, 21.43) to 11.48 (95% UI: 7.00, 16.49) with EAPC of −0.75 (95% UI: −0.87, −0.64), and the ASDR (per 100,000 population) decreased from 378.01 (95% UI: 240.55, 524.18) to 267.52 (95% UI: 170.57, 373.44) with EAPC of −1.19 (95% UI: −1.32, −1.07). Most of disease burden of lead exposure occurred in the men and elderly population. Stroke and ischemic heart disease were two key sources of disease burden of lead exposure. Also, a negative association between sociodemographic index (SDI) and disease burden of lead exposure was observed.ConclusionsLead exposure poses a significant disease burden globally, and is still a great threat to public health. Primary prevention measures of reducing lead exposure in the environment are essential.
The application value of the Modified Early Warning Score combined with age and injury site scores in the evaluation of injuries in emergency trauma patients
Authors: Li Qing , Ren Yu-Qin , Qian Yu-Fei , Li Dan-Feng 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveTo explore the application value of the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) combined with age and injury site scores in predicting the criticality of emergency trauma patients.MethodsThe traditional MEWS was modified by combining it with age and injury site scores to form a new MEWS combined scoring standard. The clinical data were collected from a total of 372 trauma patients from the emergency department of the Nantong First People's Hospital between June and December 2019. A retrospective analysis was conducted, and the patients were scored using the MEWS combined with age and injury site scores. The patients were grouped according to their prognoses and clinical outcomes. A statistical analysis was conducted based on the ranges of the combined scores, and the results of the combined scores of the different groups were compared.ResultsAmong the 372 patients, the average score was 3.68 ± 1.25 points in the survival group, 8.33 ± 2.24 points in the death within 24 h group, and 8.38 ± 1.51 points in the death within 30 days of hospitalization group, and the differences were statistically significant (p &lt; 0.05). The average score was 2.74 ± 0.69 points in the outpatient treatment group, 4.19 ± 0.72 points in the emergency stay group, 5.40 ± 0.70 points in the specialist inpatient group, 8.71 ± 2.31 points in the ICU group, and 7.82 ± 1.66 points in the specialist unplanned transfer to ICU group, with the differences between the groups being statistically significant (p &lt; 0.05). The average length of hospital stay for patients with a joint score within the range of 6–8 points was 10.86 ± 2.47 days, with a direct ICU admission rate of 22.00% and an unplanned ICU admission rate of 16.00%. Patients with a joint score &gt;8 points had an average length of hospital stay of 27.05 ± 4.85 days, with a direct ICU admission rate of 66.67% and an unplanned ICU admission rate of 33.33%.ConclusionAge and injury site are important high-risk indicators for trauma assessment, and using them in combination with the MEWS could improve the assessment of emergency patients with trauma, increasing the accuracy of pre-screening triage and reducing rescue time. Therefore, this joint scoring method might be worthy of clinical promotion and application.
U-blade gamma 3 vs. gamma 3 nails for intertrochanteric hip fracture: Meta-analysis
Authors: Mariscal Gonzalo , Lorente Rafael , Barrios Carlos 
Published: November 2022

Background and ObjectiveIntertrochanteric fracture is a growing problem in the traumatology department. The use of intramedullary devices has increased, representing the first treatment option in intertrochanteric fractures. U-Blade devices appeared to avoid rotation of the femoral head over the femoral neck. The aim of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of the surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fractures comparing in terms of safety and efficacy the U-Blade Gamma 3 nail vs. the conventional Gamma 3 nail.MethodsA literature search for intertrochanteric fracture 31A1–31A3 according to the AO foundation/orthopaedic trauma association (AO/OTA) classification was performed. Baseline characteristics of each article were obtained; radiological outcomes were tip apex distance (TAD), sliding distance (mm), cut-out rate, and lateralization rate. Surgery time (min) was also recorded. A meta-analysis was performed with ReviewManager 5.4.ResultsFive retrospective studies (n = 993 patients) were included. With respect to TAD and sliding distance, there were no differences between two groups [mean difference (MD) 0.47, 95% confidence interval (CI), −0.46 to 1.40] and (MD 0.39, 95% CI, 0.13–0.66). The cut-out rate and lateralization rate did not show differences between two groups (p &gt; 0.05). Finally, surgery time was significantly higher in the U-Blade Gamma 3 group (MD −4.84, 95% CI, −7.22 to −2.46).ConclusionsThe use of U-Blade Gamma 3 did not show significant differences in the radiological results compared with the conventional Gamma 3 nail.
Endoscopic vs. microscopic stapes surgery: An anatomical feasibility study
Authors: Blijleven Esther E. , Willemsen Koen , Bleys Ronald L. A. W. , Stokroos Robert J. , Wegner Inge , Thomeer Henricus G. X. M. 
Published: November 2022

ObjectivesTo investigate the feasibility of the endoscopic approach vs. microscopic approach during stapes surgery, focusing on the visualization of the important anatomical structures of the middle ear, the volume of the resected scutum and chorda tympani (CT) injury.MethodsFresh frozen human cadaveric heads underwent two stapes surgeries using an operating microscope on one ear and an endoscope on the other ear. The surgeon documented the visualization of critical landmarks, as well as exposure and injury of the CT. The volume of resected scutum was evaluated using cone beam computed tomography scanning and three-dimensional imaging.ResultsWe performed endoscopic stapes surgery in 10 ears and microscopic stapes surgery in 11 ears. A stapes prosthesis was placed in all ears. The volume of bony scutum resection was significantly lower in the endoscopic group (median = 2.20 mm3, IQR = 4.17) than in the microscopic group (median 13.25 mm3, IQR = 8.71). No scutum was removed in two endoscopic ears, while scutum was removed in all microscopic ears. The endoscopic and microscopic group had similar CT injury.ConclusionsThis study showed that the endoscopic stapes surgery procedure is feasible and might be less invasive than microscopic stapes surgery. Future clinical prospective and functional studies will be needed to support our findings.
Maternal catalase supplementation regulates fatty acid metabolism and antioxidant ability of lactating sows and their offspring
Authors: Zhou Tiantian , Cheng Bei , Gao Lumin , Ren Fengyun , Guo Guanglun , Wassie Teketay , Wu Xin 
Published: November 2022

Introduction and methodsAs a crucial antioxidant enzyme, catalase (CAT) could destroy the cellular hydrogen peroxide to mitigate oxidative stress. The current study aimed to investigate the effects of maternal CAT supplementation from late gestation to day 14 of lactation on antioxidant ability and fatty acids metabolism with regard to the sow-piglet-axis. On day 95 of gestation, forty sows were divided into control (CON) group (fed a basal diet) and CAT group (fed a basal diet supplemented with 660 mg/kg CAT), the feeding experiment ended on day 14 of lactation.ResultsThe lactating sows in the CAT group produced more milk, and had higher antioxidant enzymes activity including POD and GSH-Px (P &lt; 0.05), lower content of serum LDL as well as plasmic C18:3n3 content (P &lt; 0.05). Additionally, maternal CAT supplementation improved offspring's body weight at day 14 of nursing period and ADG (P &lt; 0.05), and regulated the antioxidant ability as evidenced by decreased related enzymes activity such as T-AOC and CAT and changed genes expression level. It significantly affected lipid metabolism of suckling piglets manifested by increasing the serum ALT, CHOL, and LDL (P &lt; 0.05) level and modulating plasma medium- and long-chain fatty acids (MCFAs and LCFAs), as well as regulating the genes expression involved in lipid metabolism.ConclusionMaternal CAT supplementation could regulate the fatty acid composition and enhance the antioxidant ability of sows and offspring during the lactating period and further promote the growth of suckling piglets. These findings might provide a reference value for the utilization of CAT as supplement for mother from late pregnancy to lactation period to promote the fatty acid metabolism of offspring.
LITERATURA E ADAPTAÇÕES PARA QUADRINHOS: UMA ANÁLISE DA BIOGRAFIA ILUSTRADA DE ANNE FRANK
Authors: Rossi Menegotto Roberto , Arendt João Claudio 
Published: November 2022

Em Anne Frank: a biografia ilustrada, de Sid Jacobson e Ernie Colón, que apresenta a biografia da família Frank em formato de história em quadrinhos, percebe-se que alguns fragmentos são adaptações de O diário de Anne Frank para a linguagem particular das HQs. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste trabalho é investigar como ocorre o processo de tradução intersemiótica, de uma mídia para outra, bem como analisar cinco excertos da biografia gráfica e a sua relação hipertextual com o diário da menina vítima do Holocausto. O amparo bibliográfico buscado é oriundo dos Estudos Literários e Linguísticos, com autores como Linda Hutcheon (2013), Gérard Genette (2010), Roman Jakobson (2001), Julio Plaza (2003), Will Eisner (2010, Scott McCloud (2015; 2016) e Moacy Cirne (2000).
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ANNE FRANK HOUSE. Anne Frank Timeline. Disponível em: <annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Timeline/#>. Acesso em: 29 de agosto 2018.
CIRNE, Moacy. Quadrinhos, sedução e paixão. Petrópolis: Vozes, 2000.
DONDIS, Donis A. Sintaxe da linguagem visual. São Paulo: Martins Fontes, 1997.
EISNER, Will. Quadrinhos e arte sequencial: princípios e práticas do lendário cartunista. São Paulo: WMF Martins Fontes, 2010.
FRANK, Anne. O diário de Anne Frank. Rio de Janeiro: BestBolso, 2014.
GENETTE, Gérard. Palimpsestos: a literatura de segunda mão. Belo Horizonte: Edições Viva Voz, 2010.
GOIDA, Hiron Cardoso; KLEINERT, André. Enciclopédia dos quadrinhos. Porto Alegre: L&PM, 2014.
HUTCHEON, Linda. Uma teoria da adaptação. Tradução de André Cechinel. Florianópolis: Ed. da UFSC, 2013.
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Premier recensement des canards hivernant en Camargue
Authors: Hoffmann Luc , Penot Jacques 
Published: November 2022

1) The first winter census of the Anatidae over the whole Camargue area was made during the winter 1954/55. The census began only on january 25 th, i. e. too late. It was made by estimation from a slow-flying airplane. 2) The total of ducks outnumbered was 121 -131.000 and the total of ducks present in winter is estimated on 150.000. Most common were Teals (54.000 outnumbered, only in freshwater), Wigeons (25.000, chiefly in brackish water), Mallards (22.000) and Gadwalls (20.000).
3) About half of the ducks spend the day in the Réserve, but a big part of them come out during the night and are then exposed to hunting.
4) There were only few wintering diving ducks, but at least 5.000 Common Pochards and 5.000 Tufted Ducks came through in late February, while the 1.000 Crested Pochards arriving late February were perhaps mostly breeding birds.
5) A considerable spring migration of Mallards, Teal, Garganeys and Shovelers was observed through the Camargue.
Rabbits, buzzards and hares. Two studies on the indirect effects of myxomatosis
Authors: Moore Norman winfrid 
Published: November 2022

1. The advent of Myxomatosis has provided opportunities for the study of ecological relationship between the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and its predators and with species with which it competes.
2. The British Trust for Ornithology’s survey of the common buzzard (Buteo buteo) shows a good correlation between absence of rabbits and a great reduction in breeding activity.
3. It appears that lack of rabbits caused increased interspecific competition for the remaining prey species ; the failure to breed was due to a general food shortage.
4. The Mammal Society of the British Isles Hare Investigation shows that a few areas were recolonised by hares when rabbits became extinct in them.
Le comportement alimentaire du Crapaud commun
Authors: Lescure Jean 
Published: November 2022

Les mains de Bufo bufo jouent un rôle auxiliaire dans la préhension des grandes proies. Le Crapaud s’aide toujours de ses pattes pour avaler les longs Vers de terre («geste de préhension»).
Le Crapaud commun se sert aussi de ses membres antérieurs pour rejeter une proie trop amère ou de la terre collée à la bouche («geste latéral de frottement»).
Bufo bufo effectue quelquefois ce geste lorsqu’il a guetté une proie, puis s’en est détourné parce qu’il a appris à l’éviter ; la tension accumulée se déchargerait ainsi par ce geste latéral. Cette réaction qui se déroule à vide en exécutant un autre mouvement du même comportement inné peut être appelée une «activité de compensation».
Le cycle annuel des passereaux en Camargue
Authors: Blondel Jacques 
Published: November 2022

L’étude du cycle annuel des Passereaux en Camargue a été effectuée grâce aux données du baguage accumulées de 1956 à 1963. Les oiseaux sont capturés à l’aide d’un réseau de filets japonais et de trappes d’Héligoland aménagé autour du Laboratoire de la Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat. Ce réseau fonctionne tout au long de l’année avec quelques modifications discutées dans le texte. 53 espèces totalisant 53 169 individus sont étudiées ici et le statut de chacune d’elles est illustré par un diagramme représentant pour chaque semaine le pourcentage des captures effectuées par rapport au total annuel réalisé au cours des 8 années étudiées. On a indiqué le statut de chaque espèce (Migrateurs non nicheurs, Nicheurs estivants, Sédentaires, Hivernants) ainsi que les grandes divisions de l’année : 6 saisons (Prévernale, Vernale, Estivale, Automnale, Préhivernale, Hivernale) ont ainsi été délimitées par l’observation sur le terrain,
Les résultats obtenus ont été comparés aux données fournies par des dénombrements directs effectués sur «Itinéraires-échantillons». Le parallélisme des courbes obtenues par ces deux méthodes de travail est satisfaisant et les quelques différences observées sont discutées en détail pour quelques espèces.
Enfin, on a brièvement indiqué quelques caractéristiques fondamentales de la succession des différentes populations d’oiseaux au cours de l’année. Très schématiquement, on constate que la saison hivernale est beaucoup plus riche que la saison estivale tant en espèces qu’en individus, mais cette dernière est caractérisée par une avifaune qualitativement intéressante et adaptée aux conditions du milieu méditerranéen. Entre ces deux saisons s’intercalent de très longues périodes durant lesquelles se déroule la migration des oiseaux qui ne font que transiter par la Camargue. Le maximum d’oiseaux capturés et observés ainsi que la plus grande diversité spécifique ont lieu au cours de la migration d’automne.
Répartition écologique et dynamique des populations d’Apodemus sylvaticus et Clethrionomys glareolus en pinède à Rambouillet
Authors: Birkan Marcel 
Published: November 2022

From 1965 to 1967 the ecological preferences, structures and dynamics of bank vole and woodmice populations have been studied around Rambouillet near Paris, in Scots pine forests of various ages : 3, 6, 10, 12, 30, 40 and 100 years old. Parallel to the growth of trees, there is a marked change in the ground vegetation and litter composition which consequently influences the nature and density of small rodent populations.
Whereas woodmice have been found in all forest types studied, bank voles live mostly in young pine stands, 6 to 30 years old. The bank vole is always found in the more dense vegetation and on substrate where twigs, needles and cones abound. In 10 year old pine stands, the Woodmouse appear to prefer Calluna heaths and the Bank vole the Pteris aquilina patches.
In the study area, Bank voles generally breed from April to September, but reproduction was also observed in December 1965. Woodmice on the contrary reproduce throughout the year, at least in young pine plantations (3 to 10 years old). A discussion follows on the possibility of seasonal movements of woodmice between different habitats.
L’évolution des populations de Sandre dans deux étangs méditerranéens
Authors: Kiener A. 
Published: November 2022

Changes in the abundance of the Pike-perch Stizostedion (Sander) lucioperca, following its penetration into the Etang de l’Olivier and Etang du Vaccarès (Provence), are documented.
In the Etang de l’Olivier pike-perch appeared in 1961 and their numbers built-up very rapidly in 1962 and 1963, whereas the numbers of Perca fluviatilis and Atherina mochon declined sharply. During 1964, a sharp decrease in density of Pike-perch was observed, followed by a stabilization at a rather low level since 1965.
In the Etang du Vaccarès Pike-perch appeared in 1951, after which their numbers increased more slowly than in the Etang de l’Olivier, reaching their peak in 1958. Since then, the species declined sharply in 1959-1960 and became gradually scarcer since 1961.
The causes of these population fluctuations are discussed and comparisons made with other populations of freshwater fishes introduced recently in Madagascar, where they were able to exploit ecological niches not used by endemic species. The importance of the concept of «resilience» is stressed.
Le Desman des Pyrénées (Galemys pyrenaicus) : premières notes sur sa biologie
Authors: Richard P. B. , Vallette Viallard A. 
Published: November 2022

Ces notes sur le Desman des Pyrénées (Galemys pyrenaicus) sont le résultat d’une première série de campagnes de piégeage et d’observations de laboratoire. Son habitat en France s’étend sur le versant nord des Pyrénées où il colonise les rivières à truites. De nouveaux sites permettent d’élargir son aire de distribution au bassin de l’Adour.
Les baguages ont montré que les Desmans sont fidèles à leur domaine vital tout au long de l’année. Les mâles sont plus vagabonds que les femelles, mais les deux sexes semblent vivre au voisinage l’un de l’autre. Rien ne peut être affirmé sur l’existence d’un territoire, malgré une grande intolérance réciproque des individus, la présence de glandes à musc et la pratique d’une «excrétion localisée» en aquarium. Le Desman déplacé est capable de revenir de loin pour retrouver son domaine vital (1 500 m mesurés en suivant le torrent). On ne connait encore rien de ses mœurs en liberté, car il est très difficile à surprendre, vivant dans les torrents rapides et ne sortant que la nuit.
En captivité, ce Talpidé mange beaucoup (au moins l’équivalent des 2/3 de son propre poids par jour) et accepte toute la petite faune que l’on trouve dans les torrents et à son voisinage (poissons, crustacés, insectes, vers). Il mange au sec mais mouille sa nourriture en s’aidant plus de sa trompe que de ses pattes antérieures. Il fait de fréquentes toilettes à l’aide de ses pattes postérieures pour essorer et graisser son poil. Au sol, le Desman pratique une marche croisée maladroite et court très rarement, mais il grimpe avec agilité utilisant ses puissantes griffes. Sa nage est très rapide, grâce aux mouvements synchrones de ses pattes postérieures palmées secondées par les antérieures. Très à l’aise pour nager à toutes les profondeurs, le Desman suit le fond pour chercher sa nourriture ou reste sous la surface, la trompe émergeant seule. A son rythme nycthéméral d’activité s’ajoute un rythme plus court (2 ou 3 heures) mis en lumière par enregistrement.