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A comparison between different suture techniques in lumbar spine surgery
Authors: Mostofi Keyvan , Peyravi Morad , Shirbacheh Ali , Shirbache Kamran 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAs a result of solicited muscles, strong friction, and tensile force on cutaneous tissue, the difference in closure procedure and management strategies and complications of surgical incision healing is a real challenge in lumbar spine surgery. We performed a retrospective study to compare different types of wound closure in lumbar spine surgery. 4383 patients were included in this study. Wound dehiscence was more common in the intracutaneous suture group than in the far‐ near‐near‐far suture group. Delayed wound healing occurred more in the far‐near near‐far suture group than intracutaneous suture group. Also, the far‐near near‐far interrupted point suture group showed a higher ratio of delayed wound healing compared with crossover suture. The superficial wound infection rate was roughly the same in all types of sutures with an average value of 0.79% with 0.81% SD. This is a preliminary study to compare different types of operative wounds showing the pros and cons related to each option.
Clinical relevance of the blanking period on late recurrence after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Authors: Silva Mariana R. , Silva Gualter S. , Fernandes Sara , Almeida João , Fonseca Paulo , Oliveira Marco , Gonçalves Helena , Saraiva Francisca , Barros António S. , Teixeira Pedro G. , Lopes Ricardo L. , Sampaio Francisco , Diaz Sílvia O. , Primo João , Fontes‐Carvalho Ricardo 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIntroductionRecurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) within the blanking period after catheter ablation (CA) is traditionally classified as a transient and benign event. However, recent findings suggest that early recurrence (ER) is associated with late recurrence (LR), challenging the predefined “blanking period”. We aimed to determine the clinical and procedural predictors of ER and LR after CA and establish the risk of LR in patients who experience ER.Methods and ResultsRetrospective single‐centre study including all patients who underwent a first procedure of AF CA between 2017 and 2019. ER was defined as any recurrence of AF, atrial flutter or atrial tachycardia >30 s within 90 days after CA and LR as any recurrence after 90 days of CA. A total of 399 patients were included, 37% women, median age of 58 years [49‐66] and 77% had paroxysmal AF. Median follow‐up was 33 months (from 13 to 61). ER after CA was present in 14% of the patients, and LR was reported in 32%. Among patients who experienced ER, 84% also had LR (p < .001). Patients with ER had a higher prevalence of moderate/severe valvular heart disease, persistent AF, previous electrical cardioversion, a larger left atrium, higher coronary artery calcium score, and higher rates of intraprocedural electrical cardioversion and cardiac fibrosis on eletroanatomical mapping compared with patients without ER. After covariate adjustment, ER and female sex were defined as independent predictors of LR (hazard ratio [HR] 4.69; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.99–7.35; p < .001 and HR 2.73; 95% CI, 1.47–5.10; p = .002, respectively).ConclusionThe risk of LR after an index procedure of CA was significantly higher in patients with ER (five‐fold increased risk). These results support the imperative need to clarify the clinical role of the blanking period.
Ferroptosis in tumor immunity and therapy
Authors: Gong Chuandong , Ji Qiankun , Wu Miaojing , Tu Zewei , Lei Kunjian , Luo Min , Liu Junzhe , Lin Li , Li Kuangxun , Li Jingying , Huang Kai , Zhu Xingen 
Published: November 2022

AbstractFerroptosis is a type of regulated cell death (RCD), and it plays an important role in the occurrence of diseases, especially the development of tumors. Ferroptosis of tumor cells affects the antitumor immunity and the immune response to treatment to varying degrees. Ferroptosis also plays a key role in immune cells. This review outlines the mechanism of the immune‐related effects of ferroptosis pathways in tumor progression and treatment, and it discusses potential methods for improving antitumor immunity and enhancing the efficacy of current cancer treatments by targeting ferroptosis.
Genetic characteristics and growth patterns of the hybrid grouper derived from the hybridization of Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (female) × Epinephelus polyphekadion (male)
Authors: Cao Liu , Chen Pan , Hou Xingrong , Ma Jun , Yang Ning , Xu Yanping , Zhang Yanjin , Zhao Anqi , Zhang Jiyuan , Li Xinyu , Huang Hai 
Published: November 2022

AbstractHybridization is one of the primary methods used to cultivate farmed grouper species. The hybrid grouper derived from crossing Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (♀) and E. polyphekadion (♂) exhibits growth superiority over its parents. The genetic characteristics and growth patterns of the hybrid grouper have not yet been defined. This study confirms the ploidy level of the hybrid grouper (2n = 48) using chromosome count analysis and flow cytometry. The 5S rDNA family was used to evaluate genetic diversity. Only one 5S class (~400 bp) was detected in the hybrid grouper, which could be used to distinguish between two different types based on nucleotide sequences, likely representing homologous unit classes from the female and male parental species. Growth patterns of 5–8‐month‐old hybrid groupers were also monitored. In this phase, a positive allometric growth pattern in body mass with total length was found. Body height and body mass were significantly correlated based on correlation and path coefficient, suggesting that body height could serve as an excellent index to increase body mass. These results aid our understanding of the genetic evolution of the hybrid grouper and inform the development of improved rearing techniques.
Trends in post‐acute care and outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for heart failure between 2008 and 2015
Authors: Keeney Tamra , Lake Derek , Varma Hiren , Resnik Linda , Teno Joan M. , Grabowski David C. , Gozalo Pedro 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundHeart failure (HF) is the leading cause of hospitalization among older adults in the United States and results in high rates of post‐acute care (PAC) utilization. Federal policies have focused on shifting PAC to less intensive settings and reducing length of stay to lower spending. This study evaluates the impact of policy changes on PAC use among Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized with HF between 2008 and 2015 by (1) characterizing trends in PAC use and cost and (2) evaluating changes in readmission, mortality, and days in the community, overall and by frailty.MethodsAnnual cross‐section prospective cohorts of all HF admissions between 1/1/2008 and 9/30/2015 among a 20% random sample of all Medicare Fee‐for‐Service beneficiaries (n = 718,737). The Claims‐based Frailty Index (CFI) was used to classify frailty status. Multivariable regression models were used to evaluate trends in first discharge location, readmissions, mortality, days alive in the community, and costs; overall and by frailty status.ResultsFrailty was prevalent among HF patients: 54.1% were prefrail, 37.0% mildly frail, and 6.9% moderate to severely frail. Between 2008 and 2015, almost 4% more HF beneficiaries received PAC, with most of the increase concentrated in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) (+2.3%) and home health agencies (HHA) (+1.1%), and PAC cost increased by $123 (3.5%). Over the 180‐days follow‐up after hospitalization, hospital readmissions decreased significantly (−3.4% at 30‐day; −6.3% at 180‐day), days alive in the community increased (+1.5), and 180‐day Medicare costs declined $2948 (−18.7%) without negative impact in mortality (except a minor increase in the pre‐frail group). Gains were greatest among the frailest patients.ConclusionsMedicare beneficiaries hospitalized with HF spent more time in the community and experienced lower rehospitalization rates at lower cost without significant increases in mortality. However, important opportunities remain to optimize care for frail older adults hospitalized with HF.
Premenstrual disorders: Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Authors: Takeda Takashi 
Published: November 2022

AbstractRecently, the term premenstrual disorders (PMDs), which includes premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a continuum, has been proposed. Although the precise etiology of PMDs remains unknown, the involvement of hormonal fluctuations is clear. The brain transmitters, serotonin and γ‐amino butyric acid, also seem to be involved. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors and oral contraceptives are the current mainstay of treatment, but these are insufficient. Even the currently used prospective two‐period symptom diary is not widely used in actual clinical practice, creating a major problem of discrepancy between research and clinical practice. In this review, I would like to outline the latest information and problems in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of PMDs, with an emphasis on promising new therapies.
Impact of Message Construal, Temporal Distance, and Construal Level on Potential Philanthropic Supporters' Intentions to Donate
Authors: Kao Danny Tengti , Yu Annie Pei‐I , Lee Chao‐Feng 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWhile individuals' construal level has been extensively investigated in the field of traditional psychology literature, theoretical concerns of the impacts of construal level on philanthropic supporters' intentions to donate is promising but underdeveloped. This paper extends the limited attention given to charitable organizations. Specifically, this research further focuses on whether message construal and temporal distance have moderating effects on the impact of philanthropic supporters' construal level on their intention to donate. Results show that for low‐level and high‐level construal individuals, charitable appeals characterized by message construal (time vs. money) and temporal distance (proximal vs. distant) will elicit differential intentions to donate. Findings of this research have practical implications for charitable organizations.
Children's and adolescent's narratives about pain and negative experiences in diabetes treatment
Authors: Göthesson Johanna , Håkansson Linnéa , Olinder Anna Lindholm , Hanberger Lena , Mörelius Evalotte , Nilsson Stefan , Forsner Maria 
Published: November 2022

AbstractPain and fear associated with needle procedures have been found to be more common among children and adolescents treated for type 1 diabetes (T1D) than among others in their age group. Furthermore, high glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) values are associated with needle‐related fear.AimTo describe negative experiences of needle procedures in childhood diabetes treatment from children's and adolescents' own perspectives.MethodsShort written narratives (n = 83) and drawings (n = 2) from children and adolescents treated for T1D, aged 7–18 years, were subjected to inductive qualitative content analysis.ResultsNegative experiences with needle procedures had many facets, such as pain and fear, changing over time and affecting everyday life. All kinds of needle procedures caused difficulties, but venipunctures were described as the worst.ConclusionAll needle procedures involved in diabetes treatment are potentially experienced as creating pain and fear, but the negative experiences are multifaceted and vary between individuals. These experiences create suffering for children and adolescents, and influence their daily lives. Besides finding techniques to decrease the number of needle procedures in the treatment, research should focus on implementing methods to decrease pain, fear, and other negative experiences as well as to promote self‐coping. This is urgent, since needle‐related fear has an impact on glycaemic control and therefore increases the risk of long‐term complications.Clinical ImplicationsWhen caring for children and adolescents with diabetes, their previous experiences with needle procedures need to be considered.
Do people use methods or tricks to fall asleep? A comparison between people with and without chronic insomnia
Authors: Bjorvatn Bjørn , Waage Siri , Saxvig Ingvild W. 
Published: November 2022

SummaryThe present study estimated the frequency of using methods or tricks to fall asleep in the general Norwegian population. Further, people with chronic insomnia were compared with people without chronic insomnia. A representative sample of 1028 participants aged 18 years or older completed a web‐based survey. The response rate was 33.5%. Insomnia symptoms were assessed with the validated Bergen Insomnia Scale, and chronic insomnia based on ICSD‐3/DSM‐5 criteria. Data were analysed with chi‐square tests and logistic regression with adjustment for sex, age, education, and circadian preference. The results showed that 34.3% reported using a method or a trick to fall asleep, with relaxation exercises/breathing exercises being the most common. More females (39.5%) compared with males (29.1%) reported the use of a method/trick to fall asleep with an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 1.44. Chronic insomnia was reported by 24.9%, and clearly associated with higher use of such methods/tricks (53.7%; aOR = 3.49). Among the participants without chronic insomnia, 28.1% reported using methods/tricks to fall asleep. In conclusion, most people do not use methods or tricks to fall asleep, but chronic insomnia was associated with a higher frequency of such use. Still, since methods/tricks were also used by some participants without chronic insomnia, this may suggest that, for some people, this strategy may be effective or at least does not seem to disrupt the sleep onset process.
Two years after lockdown: Longitudinal trajectories of sleep disturbances and mental health over the COVID‐19 pandemic, and the effects of age, gender and chronotype
Authors: Salfi Federico , Amicucci Giulia , Corigliano Domenico , Viselli Lorenzo , D'Atri Aurora , Tempesta Daniela , Gorgoni Maurizio , Scarpelli Serena , Alfonsi Valentina , Ferrara Michele 
Published: November 2022

SummarySince the first lockdown of Spring 2020, the COVID‐19 contagion waves pervasively disrupted the sleep and mental health of the worldwide population. Notwithstanding the largest vaccination campaign in human history, the pandemic has continued to impact the everyday life of the general population for 2 years now. The present study provides the first evidence of the longitudinal trajectories of sleep disturbances and mental health throughout the pandemic in Italy, also describing the differential time course of age groups, genders and chronotypes. A total of 1062 Italians participated in a three‐time‐point longitudinal study covering two critical stages of the emergency (the first lockdown in April 2020 and the second partial lockdown in December 2020) and providing a long‐term overview 2 years after the pandemic outbreak (April 2022). We administered validated questionnaires to evaluate sleep quality/habits, insomnia, depression, stress and anxiety symptoms. Analyses showed a gradual improvement in sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety. Conversely, sleep duration progressively decreased, particularly in evening‐type and younger people. Participants reported substantial earlier bedtime and get‐up time. Stress levels increased during December 2020 and then stabilised. This effect was stronger in the population groups apparently more resilient during the first lockdown (older people, men and morning‐types). Our results describe a promising scenario 2 years after the pandemic onset. However, the improvements were relatively small, the perceived stress increased, and the re‐establishment of pre‐existing social/working dynamics led to general sleep curtailment. Further long‐term monitoring is required to claim the end of the COVID‐19 emergency on Italians' sleep and mental health.
Electrophysiological normative responses to emotional, neutral, and cigarette‐related images
Authors: Versace Francesco , Sambuco Nicola , Deweese Menton M. , Cinciripini Paul M. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractTo create reproducible emotional probes, affective scientists rely on sets of standardized pictures that are normed using subjective ratings of valence and emotional arousal. However, when emotional responses are investigated using neurophysiological measures, it might be more appropriate to select pictures integrating information from normative subjective reports and normative neurophysiological responses. Here, we provide electrophysiological normative responses for 323 emotional pictures (215 from the IAPS) covering a wide range of categories (erotica, romantic, appetizing foods, landscapes, people engaged in mundane activities, household objects, disgusting objects, accidents, sad people, violence, mutilations, and cigarette‐related contents). Event‐related potentials (ERPs) and subjective ratings of pleasure and emotional arousal were collected from 763 individuals (52% females, 41% white) aged between 18 and 65 (mean = 43). For each image, the mean amplitude of the late positive potential (LPP, an electrophysiological index of motivational relevance) and the mean subjective ratings of valence and arousal were calculated. We validated our procedure by showing that the subjective ratings of valence and arousal from this sample were highly correlated to the IAPS' published norms (Pearsonr = .97 for pleasure andr = .82 for emotional arousal). LPP responses and subjective ratings of emotional arousal also were correlated (Pearsonr = .61), but some categories reported being significantly more arousing than neutral (i.e., food, landscapes, and unpleasant objects) did not evoke LPPs significantly different from those evoked by neutral pictures. Researchers interested in probing the brain's affective systems can use these electrophysiological normative responses to create emotional probes that evoke reliable neuroaffective responses.
A five‐year cohort study on German dental students: Self‐assessment in regard to previous experience and attitude toward patients with different types of disability
Authors: Schmidt Peter , Egermann Michael , Ehlers Jan Peter , Schulte Andreas Gerhard 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAimsIn Germany, a curriculum in special care dentistry (SCD) is not mandatory. As a result, very little is known about dental students’ attitudes toward interacting with people with disability (PwD). The study´s aim was to assess this among dental students at Witten/Herdecke University (UW/H).Material and MethodsIn the academic years 2016–2017 to 2020–2021, dental students in the 7th semester (UW/H) were asked to complete a self‐assessment questionnaire. Prior to its start, the study had obtained a positive vote from the ethics committee of the UW/H (#174/2016).ResultsOut of 199 students 166 persons on average 24.5 years old completed the questionnaire. Nearly all participants had already had previous experience with PwD in various domains of life prior to dental school (89.2%). Three‐quarters indicated not having reservations about interacting with PwD. The proportion of persons without previous experience in interacting with a PwD was almost twice as high in the group with reservation (16.2%) as it was in the group without reservation (8.7%). Almost all surveyed students (92.8%) affirmed that they would like to learn more on the topic of “Professional Interaction with PwD.”ConclusionMost of the respondents did not have reservations about interacting with PwD. Almost all the participants indicated a high level of interest in topics related to SCD. Also, the authors like to encourage the curriculum committees of dental schools at other universities to integrate courses on SCD, based on the iADH recommendations, into their dental curricula.
Development and validation of the Dutch Social Attunement Questionnaire (SAQ)
Authors: Kroon Emese , Mies Gabry , Wiers Reinout W. , Cousijn Janna 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe social plasticity hypothesis proposes that social attunement, that is, the adaptation to and harmonization with one's environment, plays a crucial role in the risk for developing alcohol use disorders (AUDs) during adolescence, whereas in adulthood it paradoxically may make individuals more sensitive to the social pull to reduce drinking. This study aimed to develop a valid measure of social attunement: the social attunement questionnaire (SAQ). A total of 26 items were developed and the questionnaire was completed by 576 Dutch mid to late adolescents and adults over three rounds of online data collection. Using exploratory factor analysis in part of the sample (N = 373), the final questionnaire was reduced to two subscales with a total of 11 items. This structure was confirmed using confirmatory factor analysis in the second part of the sample (N = 203). Results showed that the SAQ has acceptable internal consistency, good measurement invariance to gender, and subscales assessing both cognitive as well as behavioural components of social attunement. In line with expectations on alcohol use settings, SAQ scores were not associated directly with alcohol use, but they were predictive of alcohol use when taking into account the interaction between perceived peer drinking and age. The SAQ appears suitable for the assessment of social attunement in (young) adult men and women, particularly assessing the role of social attunement in alcohol use settings. Further research is needed to confirm the utility of the SAQ in older adults and a broader variety of social settings.
Designing, planning, and conducting systematic reviews and other knowledge syntheses: Six key practical recommendations to improve feasibility and efficiency
Authors: Fontaine Guillaume , Maheu‐Cadotte Marc‐André , Lavallée Andréane , Mailhot Tanya , Lavoie Patrick , Rouleau Geneviève , Vinette Billy , García Maria‐Pilar Ramírez , Bourbonnais Anne 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundKnowledge syntheses, such as systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and realist reviews, are crucial tools to guide nursing practice, policy, and research. However, conducting high‐quality knowledge syntheses is a complex and time‐consuming endeavor. It is imperative for nursing students, clinicians, and researchers to be aware of key practical recommendations regarding the conduct of knowledge syntheses to improve the feasibility and efficiency of such projects.AimThe aim of this paper was to discuss key practical recommendations for designing, planning, and conducting knowledge syntheses relevant to nursing policy, practice, and research.MethodsThe recommendations discussed are based on best‐practice guidance about knowledge synthesis methodology proposed by The Campbell Collaboration (Campbell systematic reviews: Policies and guidelines, 2020), Cochrane (Cochrane training, 2019), and the Joanna Briggs Institute (The Joanna Briggs Institute reviewers' manual, 2020) and on strategies used by the authors to improve the feasibility and efficiency of knowledge syntheses.ResultsThis paper highlights six key practical recommendations that nursing students, clinicians, and researchers should take into account when deciding to embark on a knowledge synthesis project: (1) determining if (and why) knowledge synthesis should be conducted; (2) selecting the appropriate type of knowledge synthesis, as well as the associated methodological guidance and reporting standards; (3) developing a search strategy that balances sensitivity and specificity; (4) writing a protocol and obtaining feedback; (5) determining the resources required to conduct the different stages of the knowledge synthesis; and (6) keeping an audit trail. Fifteen common types of knowledge synthesis are presented with their definitions, relevant methodological guidance, and reporting standards.Linking evidence to actionThe recommendations discussed, used in conjunction with appropriate methodological guidelines, may help ensure the success of a knowledge synthesis project by providing best‐practice and experience‐based guidance to newcomers in the field.