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@article{chaparro_p257_2018,
	title = {P257 {Surgical} and hospital admission in adults newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease ({IBD}) in the biological era in {Spain}: {Results} of the nationwide {EpidemIBD} study of {GETECCU}},
	volume = {12},
	issn = {1873-9946},
	shorttitle = {P257 {Surgical} and hospital admission in adults newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease ({IBD}) in the biological era in {Spain}},
	url = {https://academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/article/12/supplement_1/S230/4807556},
	doi = {10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjx180.384},
	abstract = {AbstractBackground.  Aims: i) To assess the frequency of surgery and hospital admission in an inception cohort of adults newly diagnosed with IBD; ii) to descri},
	language = {en},
	number = {supplement\_1},
	urldate = {2018-09-03},
	journal = {Journal of Crohn's and Colitis},
	author = {Chaparro, M. and Cabriada, J. L. and Casanova, M. J. and Ceballos, D. and Esteve, M. and Fernández, H. and Barreiro-de Acosta, M. and García-Sánchez, V. and Ginard, D. and Gomollón, F. and Llorente Poyatos, R. and Nos, P. and Riestra, S. and Rivero, M. and Robledo, P. and Rodríguez Gutiérrez, C. and Sicilia, B. and Torrella, E. and García Esquinas, E. and Gisbert, J. P.},
	year = {2018},
	keywords = {Article, Digestiu},
	pages = {S230--S230},
}

@article{garcia_ortiz_de_uriarte_aspiration_2018,
	title = {Aspiration of prosthetic material. {A} case report},
	volume = {53},
	issn = {1578-1747},
	doi = {10.1016/j.regg.2017.11.002},
	language = {spa},
	number = {4},
	journal = {Revista Espanola De Geriatria Y Gerontologia},
	author = {García Ortiz de Uriarte, Laura and Zelada Rodriguez, Marco Antonio and Martí Company, Xavier},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {29248188},
	keywords = {Article, Geriatria, Hospital Sant Llàtzer},
	pages = {232--233},
}

@article{padilla_rifampin_2018,
	title = {Rifampin resistance in staphylococci after rifaximin intake for surgical prophylaxis in elective colorectal surgery},
	issn = {1098-6596},
	doi = {10.1128/AAC.01353-18},
	abstract = {The aim of our study was to determine whether rifampin-resistance emerges in human skin staphylococci after oral intake of rifaximin for surgical prophylaxis. Rifampin-resistant staphylococci appeared on the skin of 32 out of 74 patients (43.2\%) two weeks after prophylactic treatment with rifaximin. In all cases the resistant strains were coagulase-negative staphylococci. The resistance was completely reverted after three months. This study shows the emergence of transient resistance to rifampin after rifaximin intake.},
	language = {eng},
	journal = {Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy},
	author = {Padilla, Emma and Oms, Lluis and Espejo, Elena and Gómez, Laura and Pagespetit, Lurdes and Boada, Núria and Bella, Feliu and Pérez, Josefa},
	month = sep,
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {30249689},
	keywords = {Article, Cirurgia, Medicina Interna}
}

@article{girones_geriatric_2018,
	title = {Geriatric oncology in {Spain}: survey results and analysis of the current situation},
	volume = {20},
	issn = {1699-3055},
	shorttitle = {Geriatric oncology in {Spain}},
	doi = {10.1007/s12094-017-1813-0},
	abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Geriatric oncology (GO) is a discipline that focuses on the management of elderly patients with cancer. The Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) created a Working group dedicated to geriatric oncology in February 2016.
OBJECTIVES: The main goal of this study was to describe the current situation in Spain regarding the management of elderly cancer patients through an online survey of medical oncologists.
METHODS: A descriptive survey was sent to several hospitals by means of the SEOM website. A personal e-mail was also sent to SEOM members.
RESULTS: Between March 2016 and April 2017, 154 answers were collected. Only 74 centers (48\%) had a geriatrics department and a mere 21 (14\%) medical oncology departments had a person dedicated to GO. The vast majority (n = 135; 88\%) had the perception that the number of elderly patients with cancer seen in clinical practice had increased. Eighteen (12\%) oncologists had specific protocols and geriatric scales were used at 55 (31\%) centers. Almost all (92\%) claimed to apply special management practices using specific tools. There was agreement that GO afforded certain potential advantages. Finally, 99\% of the oncologists surveyed believed it and that training in GO had to be improved.
CONCLUSIONS: From the nationwide survey promoted by the Spanish Geriatric Oncology Working Group on behalf of SEOM, we conclude that there is currently no defined care structure for elderly cancer patients. There is an increasing perception of the need for training in GO. This survey reflects a reality in which specific needs are perceived.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {8},
	journal = {Clinical \& Translational Oncology: Official Publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico},
	author = {Gironés, R. and Morilla, I. and Guillen-Ponce, C. and Torregrosa, M. D. and Paredero, I. and Bustamante, E. and Del Barco, S. and Soler, G. and Losada, B. and Visa, L. and Llabrés, E. and Fox, B. and Firvida, J. L. and Blanco, R. and Antonio, M. and Aparisi, F. and Pi-Figueras, M. and Gonzalez-Flores, E. and Molina-Garrido, M. J. and Saldaña, J. and {Spanish Working Group on Geriatric Oncology of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM)}},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {29327240},
	pmcid = {PMC6061214},
	keywords = {Article, Geriatric oncology, Oncologia, Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), Spanish Working Group in Geriatric Oncology, Spanish survey},
	pages = {1087--1092},
}

@article{garcia-planella_serial_2018,
	title = {Serial semi-quantitative measurement of fecal calprotectin in patients with ulcerative colitis in remission},
	volume = {53},
	issn = {1502-7708},
	doi = {10.1080/00365521.2017.1410219},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND: Fecal calprotectin (FC) correlates with clinical and endoscopic activity in ulcerative colitis (UC), and it is a good predictor of relapse. However, its use in clinical practice is constrained by the need for the patient to deliver stool samples, and for their handling and processing in the laboratory. The availability of hand held devices might spread the use of FC in clinical practice.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the usefulness of a rapid semi-quantitative test of FC in predicting relapse in patients with UC in remission.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective, multicenter study that included UC patients in clinical remission for ≥6 months on maintenance treatment with mesalamine. Patients were evaluated clinically and semi-quantitative FC was measured using a monoclonal immunochromatography rapid test at baseline and every three months until relapse or 12 months of follow-up.
RESULTS: One hundred and ninety-one patients had at least one determination of FC. At the end of follow-up, 33 patients (17\%) experienced clinical relapse. Endoscopic activity at baseline (p = .043) and having had at least one FC {\textgreater} 60 μg/g during the study period (p = .03) were associated with a higher risk of relapse during follow-up. We obtained a total of 636 semi-quantitative FC determinations matched with a three-month follow-up clinical assessment. Having undetectable FC was inversely associated with early relapse (within three months), with a negative predictive value of 98.6\% and a sensitivity of 93.9\%.
CONCLUSIONS: Serial, rapid semi-quantitative measurement of FC may be a useful, easy and cheap monitoring tool for patients with UC in remission.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {2},
	journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology},
	author = {Garcia-Planella, Esther and Mañosa, Míriam and Chaparro, María and Beltrán, Belén and Barreiro-de-Acosta, Manuel and Gordillo, Jordi and Ricart, Elena and Bermejo, Fernando and García-Sánchez, Valle and Piqueras, Marta and Llaó, Jordina and Gisbert, Javier P. and Cabré, Eduard and Domènech, Eugeni and {PRECUCAL study group Investigators}},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {29189092},
	keywords = {Article, Digestiu, Fecal calprotectin, relapse, remission, semi-quantitative, ulcerative colitis},
	pages = {152--157},
}

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@article{romero_care_2018,
	title = {Care coordination across levels in the {Catalan} health system: results of the {COORDENA}.{CAT} survey},
	volume = {28},
	issn = {1101-1262},
	shorttitle = {Care coordination across levels in the {Catalan} health system},
	url = {https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/28/suppl_4/cky213.338/5192102},
	doi = {10.1093/eurpub/cky213.338},
	abstract = {Background:},
	language = {en},
	number = {suppl\_4},
	urldate = {2018-12-17TZ},
	journal = {European Journal of Public Health},
	author = {Romero, A. and Vargas, I. and Sánchez, E. and Cots, F. and Plaja, P. and Avecilla, À and Ramon, I. and Medarde, E. and Banqué, M. and Vázquez, M. L.},
	month = nov,
	year = {2018},
	keywords = {Article, Innovació}
}

@article{ottino-gonzalez_allostatic_2018,
	title = {Allostatic load and disordered white matter microstructure in overweight adults},
	volume = {8},
	issn = {2045-2322},
	doi = {10.1038/s41598-018-34219-8},
	abstract = {Overweight and stress are both related to brain structural abnormalities. The allostatic load model states that frequent disruption of homeostasis is inherently linked to oxidative stress and inflammatory responses that in turn can damage the brain. However, the effects of the allostatic load on the central nervous system remain largely unknown. The current study aimed to assess the relationship between the allostatic load and the composition of whole-brain white matter tracts in overweight subjects. Additionally, we have also tested for grey matter changes regarding allostatic load increase. Thirty-one overweight-to-obese adults and 21 lean controls participated in the study. Our results showed that overweight participants presented higher allostatic load indexes. Such increases correlated with lower fractional anisotropy in the inferior fronto-occipital fasciculi and the right anterior corona radiata, as well as with grey matter reductions in the left precentral gyrus, the left lateral occipital gyrus, and the right pars opercularis. These results suggest that an otherwise healthy overweight status is linked to long-term biological changes potentially harmful to the brain.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {1},
	journal = {Scientific Reports},
	author = {Ottino-González, J. and Jurado, M. A. and García-García, I. and Segura, B. and Marqués-Iturria, I. and Sender-Palacios, M. J. and Tor, E. and Prats-Soteras, X. and Caldú, X. and Junqué, C. and Pasternak, O. and Garolera, M.},
	month = oct,
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {30367110},
	pmcid = {PMC6203765},
	keywords = {Article, CAP Terrassa Nord, Psiquiatria},
	pages = {15898}
}

@article{blazquez_factors_2018,
	title = {Factors related to limitation of life support within 48h of intensive care unit admission: {A} multicenter study},
	issn = {1578-6749},
	shorttitle = {Factors related to limitation of life support within 48h of intensive care unit admission},
	doi = {10.1016/j.medin.2018.03.010},
	abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To determine factors related to limitations on life support within 48h of intensive care unit (ICU) admission.
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective multicenter study.
SETTING: Eleven ICUs.
PATIENTS: All patients who died and/or had limitations on life support after ICU admission during a four-month period.
VARIABLES: Patient characteristics, hospital characteristics, characteristics of limitations on life support. Time-to-first-limitation was classified as early ({\textless}48h of admission) or late (≥48h). We performed univariate, multivariate analyses and CHAID (chi-square automatic interaction detection) analysis of variables associated with limitation of life support within 48h of ICU admission.
RESULTS: 3335 patients were admitted; 326 (9.8\%) had limitations on life support. A total of 344 patients died; 247 (71.8\%) had limitations on life support (range among centers, 58.6\%-84.2\%). The median (p25-p75) time from admission to initial limitation was 2 (0-7) days. CHAID analysis found that the modified Rankin score was the variable most closely related with early limitations. Among patients with Rankin {\textgreater}2, early limitations were implemented in 71.7\% (OR=2.5; 95\% CI: 1.5-4.4) and lung disease was the variable most strongly associated with early limitations (OR=12.29; 95\% CI: 1.63-255.91). Among patients with Rankin ≤2, 48.8\% had early limitations; patients admitted after emergency surgery had the highest rate of early limitations (66.7\%; OR=2.4; 95\% CI: 1.1-5.5).
CONCLUSION: Limitations on life support are common, but the practice varies. Quality of life has the greatest impact on decisions to limit life support within 48h of admission.},
	language = {eng, spa},
	journal = {Medicina Intensiva},
	author = {Blazquez, V. and Rodríguez, A. and Sandiumenge, A. and Oliver, E. and Cancio, B. and Ibañez, M. and Miró, G. and Navas, E. and Badía, M. and Bosque, M. D. and Jurado, M. T. and López, M. and Llauradó, M. and Masnou, N. and Pont, T. and Bodí, M.},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {29747939},
	keywords = {Article, Decisiones al final de la vida, End-of-life decisions, Intensive care unit, Life-support treatment limitation, Limitación del tratamiento de soporte vital, UCI, Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos, Withdrawing, Withholding},
}

@article{travier_changes_2018,
	title = {Changes in metabolic risk, insulin resistance, leptin and adiponectin following a lifestyle intervention in overweight and obese breast cancer survivors},
	volume = {27},
	issn = {1365-2354},
	doi = {10.1111/ecc.12861},
	abstract = {Adiposity and physical activity are modifiable factors that could be important determinants of breast cancer (BC) prognosis through their effects on endogenous reproductive hormones, chronic inflammation and metabolic changes. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate whether offering lifestyle interventions to BC survivors could affect the levels of certain biomarkers involved in these mechanisms. We designed a pre-post intervention study offering diet and exercise sessions over 12 weeks to 42 overweight/obese BC survivors. Before and after the intervention, we obtained dietary information, anthropometry and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) measurements and blood samples to measure metabolic risk, insulin resistance and adipokines biomarkers. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and Spearman partial correlation coefficients were used to compare pre- and post-measurements and assess the correlations between changes in biomarkers and changes in anthropometry and CRF. Breast cancer survivors showed significant improvements in metabolic risk biomarkers and insulin resistance indicators along with a non-significant leptin decrease and a significant adiponectin decrease. The improvements in metabolic risk biomarkers, insulin resistance indicators and leptin were moderately correlated (0.32 ≤ {\textbar}r{\textbar} ≤ 0.55) with the decrease in body mass index and the increase in CRF. Diet and exercise interventions implemented in overweight/obese BC survivors may improve metabolic risk, insulin resistance and leptin biomarkers.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {4},
	journal = {European Journal of Cancer Care},
	author = {Travier, Noemie and Buckland, Genevieve and Vendrell, Joan J. and Fernandez-Veledo, Sonia and Peiró, Immaculada and Del Barco, Sonia and Pernas, Sonia and Zamora, Esther and Bellet, Meritxell and Margeli, Mireia and Cirauqui, Beatriz and Muñoz, Montserrat and Tusquets, Ignasi and Arcusa, Angels and Javierre, Casimiro and Moreno, Ferran and Rodriguez, Ana and Agudo, Antonio},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {29869823},
	keywords = {Article, Oncologia, biomarkers, breast cancer, physical activity, survivors, weight control},
	pages = {e12861},
}

@article{gelonch_effect_2018,
	title = {The effect of depressive symptoms on cognition in patients with fibromyalgia},
	volume = {13},
	issn = {1932-6203},
	doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0200057},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia (FM) patients frequently complain of cognitive problems, but it remains unclear whether these cognitive complaints can be attributed to a dysfunction of the central nervous system or if they can be explained by other factors associated with the disease, such as depression, anxiety and sleep dysfunction.
METHODS: One hundred and ten patients with FM were compared with thirty-three patients diagnosed with a depressive disorder (DD) and fifty healthy controls (HC). Several measures of attention and executive functions were used to make these comparisons and the patients were also asked to complete questionnaires on depression, anxiety and sleep quality. Univariate analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were performed to identify and control confounders and multiple linear models were used to examine the effects of fibromyalgia and depression on cognitive measures.
RESULTS: FM and HC differed significantly with respect to depression, anxiety and sleep dysfunction, whereas FM and DD did not differ in terms of symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, FM was associated with a worse quality of sleep than DD. Comparisons of cognitive performance between groups showed that short-term and working memory and inattention measures were only associated with symptoms of depression, whereas selective attention was associated with both depression and fibromyalgia, and processing speed, cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control showed a significant interaction between depression and fibromyalgia. Moreover, cognitive flexibility and inhibition abilities were specifically associated with FM.
CONCLUSION: FM patients show a cluster of cognitive impairment in the attentional and executive domains, although some of the symptoms observed could be explained by the severity of the symptoms of depression, while others seem to depend on the effects of fibromyalgia. Implications of the findings for the understanding and management of cognitive impairment of FM patients are discussed.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {7},
	journal = {PloS One},
	author = {Gelonch, Olga and Garolera, Maite and Valls, Joan and Castellà, Gerard and Varela, Olalla and Rosselló, Lluís and Pifarre, Josep},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {29975749},
	keywords = {Article, Psiquiatria},
	pages = {e0200057},
}

@article{vinas_m_allergy_2018,
	title = {Allergy to green pepper: a case report of anaphylaxis},
	volume = {7},
	doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2018.13149.2331},
	abstract = {Case Report: We present a 39-year-old nonatopic woman that in December 2016 after eating a seafood paella with green pepper immediately presented asthenia, nasal obstruction, facial erythema, incoerctable vomiting and diarrhea. She was attended in an emergency service and treated with received treatment with adrenaline, dexchlorpheniramine and methylprednisolone. Later she ate a grilled loin sandwich in a bar and she had the same symptoms in a few minutes (she asked the waiter at the bar and the chef had cooked her sandwich in the same pan where he had cooked green pepper just before). After that, she suffered from abdominal pain, nausea, abdominal distension without diarrhea two hours after she ate an omelet sandwich with certain flavor of green pepper. At present even the casual smell of pepper causes her nausea. The woman eats everything including spices and just avoids pepper. Methods: Skin prick tests were performed using extracts from food (nuts, fish, mollusk, fruits, vegetables, legumes), aeroallergens (mites, pollens and epithelia) and purified proteins (Pru p 3, profilin, polcalcin, alfalactoalbumin, betalactoglobuline, casein). We also performed prick by prick to raw and cooked green pepper. SDS-PAGE immunoblotting according to Laemli under reducing conditions (with 2-mercaptoethanol) was performed to study the molecular mass of the IgE- reactive proteins. Extracts from green pepper and green pepper seed were used. Results: The prick tests were all negative and the prick by prick test to raw and cooked green pepper was positive in both cases. The immunoblotting showed IgE binding bands of 80 kDa, 67 KDa and 55 kDa with the green pepper extract, and 68 kDa and 29 kDa bands with the green pepper seed extract. Conclusions: We present a case of anaphylaxis by green pepper ingestion. IgE-reactive proteins from green pepper and green pepper seed were detected. The patient signed a written informed consent for presentation and publication of the case report.},
	number = {6(A)},
	journal = {International Journal of Current Advanced Research},
	author = {{Viñas M} and {Bartolomé B} and {Hernández N} and {Izquierdo-Domínguez A} and {Castillo MJ} and {Delavalle B} and {Ibero M}},
	year = {2018},
	keywords = {Al·lèrgia, Article},
	pages = {13148--13149},
}

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@article{bonet_assessment_2018,
	title = {Assessment of acute bowel function after radiotherapy for prostate cancer: {Is} it accurate enough?},
	volume = {20},
	issn = {1699-048X},
	shorttitle = {Assessment of acute bowel function after radiotherapy for prostate cancer},
	url = {http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/28900813},
	doi = {10.1007/s12094-017-1749-4},
	abstract = {Abstract: Pelvic radiotherapy for prostate cancer can be associated with bowel toxicity, which may have a significant impact on quality of life. Our aim...},
	language = {eng},
	number = {5},
	urldate = {2018-08-29},
	journal = {Clinical \& translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico},
	author = {Bonet, M. and Cayetano, L. and Núñez, M. and Jovell-Fernández, E. and Aguilar, A. and Ribas, Y.},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {28900813},
	keywords = {Article, Cirurgia, Radioteràpia, Recerca, Urologia},
	pages = {576--583},
}

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@article{
 title = {MUSEBAQ},
 type = {article},
 year = {2018},
 keywords = {article,journal},
 pages = {376-399},
 volume = {35},
 websites = {http://mp.ucpress.edu/lookup/doi/10.1525/mp.2018.35.3.376},
 month = {2},
 publisher = {University of California Press Journals},
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 abstract = {MUSIC ENGAGEMENT IS COMPLEX AND IS INFLUENCED by music training, capacity, preferences, and motivations. A multi-modular self-report instrument (the Music Use and Background Questionnaire, or MUSEBAQ) was developed to measure a diverse set of music engagement constructs. Based on earlier work, a hybrid approach of exploratory and confirmatory analyses was conducted across a series of three independent studies to establish reliability and validity of the modular tool. Module 1 (Musicianship) provides a brief assessment of formal and informalmusic knowledge and practice.Module 2 (Musical capacity) measures emotional sensitivity to music, listening sophistication, music memory and imagery, and personal commitment to music.Module 3 (Music preferences) captures preferences from six broad genres and utilizes adaptive reasoning to selectively expand subgenres when administered online. Module 4 (Motivations for music use) assesses musical transcendence, emotion regulation, social, and musical identity and expression. The MUSEBAQoffers researchers and practitioners a comprehensive, modular instrument that can be used inwhole, or by module as required to capture an individual's level of engagement with music and to serve as a background questionnaire to measure and interpret the effects of dispositional differences in emotional reactions to music.},
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 author = {Chin, Tan-Chyuan and Coutinho, Eduardo and Scherer, Klaus R. and Rickard, Nikki S.},
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@article{
 title = {Assessing emotional experiences of opera spectators in situ.},
 type = {article},
 year = {2018},
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 pages = {244-258},
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 month = {4},
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 abstract = {Opera performances elicit strong emotional reactions in listeners. Yet, empirical demonstrations of these effects in situ are rare. Here we report a series of studies examining the emotional reactions of participants invited to the dress rehearsal of three different operas at the Geneva opera house before large audiences. Using a new affect checklist developed specifically for in situ studies of music performances, we asked participants to record (a) the intensity of 12 different types of affective reactions they experienced during selected scenes or (b) the frequency with which they experienced these emotions during specific acts or the opera as a whole. Results showed a high degree of specificity regarding the emotional impact of the operas as a whole and of individual scenes/acts. For one opera, Verdi’s Macbeth, we also asked participants to rate both the emotions they actually felt during the opera scenes and the emotions expressed by the music or the singers’ interpretation. Results confirm that spectators are clearly able to separate their own affective responses from what they perceive to be the emotions portrayed by the orchestra or on the stage. In addition, we evaluated the effect of different types of preperformance information sessions (on plot or music), as well as of participant personality and prior mood. Overall, the results demonstrate the feasibility of measuring highly differentiated emotional audience reactions to an opera performance with a brief validated checklist during actual performances in the opera house and the validity of self-reported emotions.},
 bibtype = {article},
 author = {Scherer, Klaus R. and Trznadel, Stéphanie and Fantini, Bernardino and Coutinho, Eduardo},
 journal = {Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts},
 number = {3}
}

@article{broto-sumalla_availability_2018,
	title = {Availability of antidotes in 70 hospitals in {Catalonia}, {Spain}},
	volume = {150},
	issn = {1578-8989},
	doi = {10.1016/j.medcli.2017.05.037},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Antidotes may have a relevant role in acute intoxication management and the time until its administration can influence patient survival.
PATIENTS AND METHOD: Study conducted by a questionnaire sent in early 2015 to 70 hospitals in Catalonia providing emergency services. Qualitative availability on each antidote was considered adequate when present in at least 80\% of hospitals. The quantitative availability was considered adequate when at least 80\% of hospitals had the number of units of antidote recommended.
RESULTS: Lower complexity hospitals (level A) showed a percentage of adequate qualitative and quantitative availability of 66.7 and 42.9\% respectively. In higher complexity hospitals (level B) qualitative and quantitative availability was adequate in 64.5 and 38.7\% of the antidotes respectively. Data showed no differences between the different health regions as well as a positive correlation (p{\textless}.05) between the number of emergencies attended and the percentage of adequate qualitative availability.
CONCLUSIONS: The availability of antidotes in Catalonia hospitals is generally low and shows differences across health regions and depending on level of complexity.},
	language = {eng, spa},
	number = {1},
	journal = {Medicina Clinica},
	author = {Broto-Sumalla, Antoni and Rabanal-Tornero, Manel and García-Peláez, Milagros and Aguilar-Salmerón, Raquel and Fernández de Gamarra-Martínez, Edurne and Martínez-Sánchez, Lídia and Gaspar-Caro, María-José and Nogué-Xarau, Santiago},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {28705416},
	keywords = {Acute poisoning, Antidotes, Antidotes stock, Antídoto, Article, Availability of antidotes, Botiquín de antídotos, Disponibilidad de antídotos, Farmàcia, Intoxicación aguda},
	pages = {16--19},
}

@article{wegener-what_makes_a_text-2018,
  keywords =  {article},
  author =    {Rebekah Wegener},
  title =     {What makes a text a text and why does it matter?},
  journal =   {Functions of Language special issue},
  publisher = {John Benjamins Publishing Company},
  year =      {2018}
}

@article{bonet_trimodality_2018,
	title = {Trimodality therapy for older patients with bladder cancer: {Overtreatment} or benefit?},
	volume = {9},
	issn = {1879-4076},
	shorttitle = {Trimodality therapy for older patients with bladder cancer},
	doi = {10.1016/j.jgo.2017.11.006},
	language = {eng},
	number = {3},
	journal = {Journal of Geriatric Oncology},
	author = {Bonet, Marta and Bonfill, Teresa and Nuñez, Miriam and Mur, Encarna and Arenas, Meritxell},
	year = {2018},
	pmid = {29233549},
	keywords = {Article, Radioteràpia},
	pages = {279--280},
}

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@article{
 title = {The effect of context and audio-visual modality on emotions elicited by a musical performance},
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 abstract = {In this work, we compared emotions induced by the same performance of Schubert Lieder during a live concert and in a laboratory viewing/listening setting to determine the extent to which laboratory research on affective reactions to music approximates real listening conditions in dedicated performances. We measured emotions experienced by volunteer members of an audience that attended a Lieder recital in a church (Context 1) and emotional reactions to an audio-video-recording of the same performance in a university lecture hall (Context 2). Three groups of participants were exposed to three presentation versions in Context 2: (1) an audio-visual recording, (2) an audio-only recording, and (3) a video-only recording. Participants achieved statistically higher levels of emotional convergence in the live performance than in the laboratory context, and the experience of particular emotions was determined by complex interactions between auditory and visual cues in the performance. This study demonstrates the contribution of the performance setting and the performers' appearance and nonverbal expression to emotion induction by music, encouraging further systematic research into the factors involved.},
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@article{miro_morphine_2017,
	title = {Morphine {Use} in the {ED} and {Outcomes} of {Patients} {With} {Acute} {Heart} {Failure}: {A} {Propensity} {Score}-{Matching} {Analysis} {Based} on the {EAHFE} {Registry}},
	volume = {152},
	issn = {0012-3692},
	shorttitle = {Morphine {Use} in the {ED} and {Outcomes} of {Patients} {With} {Acute} {Heart} {Failure}},
	url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012369217307079},
	doi = {10.1016/j.chest.2017.03.037},
	abstract = {The objective was to determine the relationship between short-term mortality and intravenous morphine use in ED patients who received a diagnosis of acute heart failure (AHF). Consecutive patients with AHF presenting to 34 Spanish EDs from 2011 to 2014 were eligible for inclusion. The subjects were divided into those with (M) or without IV morphine treatment (WOM) groups during ED stay. The primary outcome was 30-day all-cause mortality, and secondary outcomes were mortality at different intermediate time points, in-hospital mortality, and length of hospital stay. We generated a propensity score to match the M and WOM groups that were 1:1 according to 46 different epidemiological, baseline, clinical, and therapeutic factors. We investigated independent risk factors for 30-day mortality in patients receiving morphine. We included 6,516 patients (mean age, 81 [SD, 10] years; 56\% women): 416 (6.4\%) in the M and 6,100 (93.6\%) in the WOM group. Overall, 635 (9.7\%; M, 26.7\%; WOM, 8.6\%) died by day 30. After propensity score matching, 275 paired patients constituted each group. Patients receiving morphine had a higher 30-day mortality (55 [20.0\%] vs 35 [12.7\%] deaths; hazard ratio, 1.66; 95\% CI, 1.09-2.54; P = .017). In patients receiving morphine, death was directly related to glycemia (P = .013) and inversely related to the baseline Barthel index and systolic BP (P = .021) at ED arrival (P = .021). Mortality was increased at every intermediate time point, although the greatest risk was at the shortest time (at 3 days: 22 [8.0\%] vs 7 [2.5\%] deaths; OR, 3.33; 95\% CI, 1.40-7.93; P = .014). In-hospital mortality did not increase (39 [14.2\%] vs 26 [9.1\%] deaths; OR, 1.65; 95\% CI, 0.97-2.82; P = .083) and LOS did not differ between groups (median [interquartile range] in M, 8 [7]; WOM, 8 [6]; P = .79). This propensity score-matched analysis suggests that the use of IV morphine in AHF could be associated with increased 30-day mortality.},
	number = {4},
	urldate = {2018-01-16},
	journal = {Chest},
	author = {Miró, Òscar and Gil, Víctor and Martín-Sánchez, Francisco J. and Herrero-Puente, Pablo and Jacob, Javier and Mebazaa, Alexandre and Harjola, Veli-Pekka and Ríos, José and Hollander, Judd E. and Peacock, W. Frank and Llorens, Pere},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {Article, ED, Urgències, acute heart failure, morphine, opiates, outcome},
	pages = {821--832},
}

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@misc{kim_e.s._teduglutide:_2017,
	title = {Teduglutide: {A} {Review} in {Short} {Bowel} {Syndrome}},
	url = {http://rd.springer.com/journal/40265},
	abstract = {Subcutaneous teduglutide (Revestive), a glucagon-like peptide-2 analogue that increases intestinal absorption, is approved in the EU for the treatment of short bowel syndrome (SBS) in patients aged {\textgreater}1 year who are stable following a period of postsurgical intestinal adaptation. In a phase III trial in adults with SBS intestinal failure (IF) dependent on parenteral support (PS), a significantly greater proportion of teduglutide 0.05 mg/kg/day than placebo recipients achieved a {\textgreater}20\% reduction in weekly PS volume from baseline to week 20 and maintained it to week 24. The proportion of patients who had a reduction in one or more days on PS was also significant with teduglutide compared with placebo. Improved intestinal absorption and reduced PS requirements were generally maintained in the longer term. Results from a phase III trial in paediatric patients with SBS-IF dependent on PS were consistent with those in adults. Adverse events were mostly of mild to moderate severity and generally consistent with the underlying condition or known mechanism of the drug (e.g. central line-related issues, gastrointestinal events). Teduglutide is therefore a useful treatment option in children (aged {\textgreater}1 year), adolescents and adults with SBS. Copyright © 2017, Springer International Publishing Switzerland. All Right Reserved.},
	journal = {Drugs},
	author = {{Kim E.S.} and {Keam S.J.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*short bowel syndrome, *short bowel syndrome/dt [Drug Therapy], *short bowel syndrome/th [Therapy], *teduglutide, *teduglutide/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], *teduglutide/dt [Drug Therapy], *teduglutide/pd [Pharmacology], *teduglutide/pk [Pharmacokinetics], *teduglutide/sc [Subcutaneous Drug Administration], Child, Parenteral nutrition, abdominal distension/si [Side Effect], acute cholecystitis/si [Side Effect], adolescent, adult, adverse drug reaction, article, catheter infection/co [Complication], central venous catheter, central venous catheter/am [Adverse Device Effect], clinical study, clinical trial, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, decreased appetite/si [Side Effect], disease severity, drug efficacy, drug therapy, drug tolerability, gastrointestinal dysplasia/si [Side Effect], gastrointestinal polyposis/si [Side Effect], gastrointestinal symptom/si [Side Effect], gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal tumor/si [Side Effect], human, infant, influenza/si [Side Effect], injection site erythema/si [Side Effect], intestinal failure, intestine absorption, intestine polyp/si [Side Effect], intestine stenosis/si [Side Effect], multicenter study (topic), nonhuman, peripheral edema/si [Side Effect], pharmacodynamic parameters, phase 3 clinical trial, phase 3 clinical trial (topic), placebo, recipient, rectum polyp/si [Side Effect], rhinopharyngitis/si [Side Effect], sepsis/co [Complication], short bowel syndrome/dt [Drug Therapy], side effect, stomach adenoma/si [Side Effect], systematic review, upper abdominal pain/si [Side Effect]}
}

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@article{tapia_gonzalez_i_radiocephalic_2017-1,
	title = {Radiocephalic {Arteriovenous} {Fistulae} {As} {First} {Vascular} {Access} {In} {Elderly} {Patients} {In} {Hemodialysis}},
	volume = {18},
	issn = {1724-6032},
	shorttitle = {\textbf{radiocephalic {Arteriovenous} {Fistulae} {As} {First} {Vascular} {Access} {In} {Elderly} {Patients} {In} {Hemodialysis}}},
	url = {https://insights.ovid.com/vascular-access/tjova/2017/04/002/radiocephalic-arteriovenous-fistulae-first/113/01199686},
	abstract = {Abstract unavailable for this article.},
	language = {ENGLISH},
	urldate = {2018-01-16},
	journal = {Journal of Vascular Access},
	author = {{Tapia González I} and {Martinez Carnovale L} and {Esteve Simó V} and {De la Torre Moran A} and {Ramírez de Arellano Serna M}},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {01199686-201704002-00113},
	keywords = {Article, Nefrologia},
	pages = {S46--S47},
}

@article{li_abiotic_2017,
	title = {Abiotic processes are insufficient for fertile island development: {A} 10-year artificial shrub experiment in a desert grassland},
	volume = {doi: 10.1002/2016GL072068},
	abstract = {The relative importance of biotic and abiotic processes in the development of �fertile islands� in dryland systems has rarely been investigated. Here we approached this question by using artificial shrubs, which exclude plant litter production and soil nutrient uptake, but retain the functions of trapping windblown material, funneling of stemflow, and differential rain splash. We conducted a vegetation manipulation study more than a decade ago in the desert grassland of southern New Mexico and subsequently revisited the site in 2012 and 2015. The results show that no notable soil mounds were observed under the artificial shrubs; however, soil texture under the artificial shrubs has gradually changed to resemble the patterns of soil particle-size distribution under natural shrubs. Our results highlight that with the exclusion of direct biotic additions, soils captured by shrub canopies are not necessarily fertile and thus do not themselves contribute to the development of fertile islands.},
	journal = {Geophysical Research Letters},
	author = {Li, Junran and Gilhooly III, William P. and Okin, Gregory S. and Blackwell III, John},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {LTER, abiotic processes, aeolian process, article, artificial shrubs, biotic process, desert grassland, fertile islands, journal},
	pages = {9 pgs}
}

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@misc{totonchi_z._effect_2017,
	title = {Effect of dexmedetomidine infusion on hemodynamics and stress responses in pediatric cardiac surgery: {A} randomized trial},
	url = {http://cardiovascmed.com/72535.pdf},
	abstract = {Background: Infants and children compared with adults have intensified stress responses that lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Stress control reduces the incidence of complications and improves recovery. In clinical and experimental studies, dexmedetomidine reduces the inflammatory and neuroendocrine responses. Objectives: This prospective randomized double-blinded clinical trial was conducted to assess the role of dexmedetomidine in reducing stress responses. Materials and Methods: According to convenient sampling method, 40 patients in two groups (case under treatment with dexmedetomidine and control, each including 20 patients) were selected from whom admitted for open heart surgery. Anesthesia was induced and maintained by fentanyl and midazolam. After central venous and arterial catheter insertion, patients were randomly allocated into one of two equal groups (n = 20 each). In the dexmedetomidine group, patients received an initial loading dose (0.5 micro g/kg) during 10 minutes immediately followed by a continuous infusion of 0.5 micro g/kg. In the control group, normal saline solution with similar volume was infused. Results: Changes in heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressures and central venous pressure before administration of dexmedetomidine, in 10, 20 and 30 minutes after the operation, after skin incision, after sternotomy, after separation from the pump and at the end of procedure showed no significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.860, 0.067, 0.888 and 0.482, respectively). Changes in lactate, interleukin 6, tumor necrosis factor, C-reactive protein concentrations before administration of dexmedetomidine, after separation of pump and 24 hours after intensive care unit entrance showed no significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.525, 0.767, 0.868 and 0.840, respectively). Conclusions: According to our findings, using dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant anesthetic medication with initial loading dose of 0.5 micro g/kg and maintenance dose of 0.5 micro g/kg in pediatric heart surgeries is a safe choice. However, further studies are needed to clarify the role of dexmedetomidine to reduce stress responses. Copyright © 2016 Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences.},
	journal = {Research in Cardiovascular Medicine},
	author = {{Totonchi Z.} and {Rezvani H.} and {Ghorbanloo M.} and {Yazdanian F.} and {Mahdavi M.} and {Babaali N.} and {Salajegheh S.} and {Chitsazan M.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*chemical stress, *dexmedetomidine, *dexmedetomidine/ct [Clinical Trial], *diastolic blood pressure, *heart surgery, *hemodynamics, *infusion, *open heart surgery, *stress, Anesthesia, C reactive protein, C reactive protein/ec [Endogenous Compound], Child, adjuvant, artery catheter, article, cardiopulmonary bypass, central venous catheter, central venous pressure, clinical article, clinical trial, continuous infusion, control group, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, diastolic blood pressure, drug therapy, endogenous compound, female, fentanyl, heart rate, human, hypertension, hypotension, incidence, infant, inflammation, intensive care unit, interleukin 6, interleukin 6/ec [Endogenous Compound], lactate dehydrogenase/ec [Endogenous Compound], lactic acid, loading drug dose, lymphotoxin beta, maintenance drug dose, male, midazolam, normal human, preschool child, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, sampling, single blind procedure, skin incision, sodium chloride, sternotomy, systolic blood pressure, tumor necrosis factor/ec [Endogenous Compound]}
}

@article{porta_morbidity_2017,
	title = {Morbidity and mortality of very low birth weight multiples compared with singletons},
	issn = {1476-4954},
	doi = {10.1080/14767058.2017.1379073},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND: Previous studies comparing the neonatal outcome of very low birth weight (VLBW) multiples and singletons have suggested a worse outcome for multiples at gestational ages on the limits of viability.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to determine the neonatal mortality and morbidity of VLBW multiples compared to singletons.
METHODS: This is a retrospective study including all infants registered in the Spanish network for infants under 1500 g (SEN1500), over a 12-year period (from 2002 to 2013). Mortality and major morbidities were compared between singletons and multiples.
RESULTS: About 32,770 infants were included: 21,123 singletons (64.5\%) and 11,647 multiples (35.5\%), with a mean gestational age of 29.5 weeks (22-38), and mean birth weight of 1115 g (340-1500). When adjusted by other perinatal factors, multiple pregnancy has a significantly higher risk of mortality than singleton pregnancy (odds ratio (OR) 1.15; IC 95\% 1.05-1.26, p = .002), but not a higher risk of major morbidity or composite adverse outcome. In the subgroup of infants born before 26 weeks, multiples showed a higher risk of mortality (63.9\% versus 51\%, OR 1.7; 95\% CI 1.47-1.96) and a higher risk of composite adverse outcome (88.9\% versus 81.5\%, OR 1.82, 95\% CI 1.28-2.24).
CONCLUSIONS: In preterm infants born with less than 1500 g, multiple pregnancy is a prognostic factor that can slightly increase mortality. Extremely preterm infants born before 26 weeks have a greater risk of mortality and major morbidity if they come from a multiple pregnancy.},
	language = {eng},
	journal = {Journal of Maternal-Fetal \& Neonatal Medicine: The Official Journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians},
	author = {Porta, Roser and Capdevila, Eva and Botet, Francesc and Verd, Sergi and Ginovart, Gemma and Moliner, Elisenda and Nicolàs, Marta and Rios, Jose and {SEN1500 Network}},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {28936899},
	keywords = {Article, Mortality, Pediatria, multiples, singletons},
	pages = {1--9},
}

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@misc{soares_s.m.f._effects_2017,
	title = {The effects of tracheal tube cuffs filled with air, saline or alkalinised lidocaine on haemodynamic changes and laryngotracheal morbidity in children: a randomised, controlled trial},
	url = {http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/0003-2409},
	abstract = {We studied the effects of tracheal tube cuffs filled with air, saline or alkalinised lidocaine on haemodynamic changes during tracheal extubation and postoperative laryngotracheal morbidity in children. We randomly allocated 164 children aged 3-13 years undergoing general anaesthesia to one of four groups; tracheal tube cuffs filled with air (n = 41); saline (n = 41); alkalinised lidocaine 0.5\% (n = 41); or alkalinised lidocaine 1\% (n = 41). Intracuff pressure was monitored and maintained below 20 cmH2O. The mean (SD) increases in systolic blood pressure after tracheal extubation compared with before extubation were 10.9 (10.8) mmHg, 7.3 (17.7) mmHg, 4.1 (10.5) mmHg and 1.9 (9.5) mmHg in the air, saline, 0.5\% and 1\% alkalinised lidocaine groups, respectively (p = 0.021). The mean (SD) increases in diastolic blood pressure after tracheal extubation compared with before extubation were 3.9 (9.7) mmHg, 7.9 (14.6) mmHg, 0.7 (10.4) mmHg and 3.6 (6.9) mmHg in the air, saline, 0.5\% and 1\% alkalinised lidocaine groups, respectively (p = 0.019). The mean (SD) increases in heart rate after tracheal extubation compared with before extubation were 14.2 (7.6) beats.min-1, 15.5 (13.1) beats.min-1, 5.2 (9.6) beats.min-1 and 4.1 (6.6) beats.min-1 in the air, saline, 0.5\% and 1\% alkalinised lidocaine groups, respectively (p {\textless} 0.001). The incidence of sore throat 8 h after tracheal extubation was 22.0\% in the air-filled group, 9.8\% in the saline group, 4.9\% in the 0.5\% alkalinised lidocaine group and 2.4\% in the 1\% alkalinised lidocaine group, p = 0.015. We conclude that filling the tracheal tube cuff with alkalinised lidocaine-filled reduces the haemodynamic response to tracheal extubation and postoperative laryngotracheal morbidity in children. Copyright © 2016 The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland},
	journal = {Anaesthesia},
	author = {{Soares S.M.F.} and {Arantes V.M.} and {Modolo M.P.} and {dos Santos V.J.B.} and {Vane L.A.} and {Navarro e Lima L.H.} and {Braz L.G.} and {do Nascimento P.} and {Modolo N.S.P.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*air, *childhood mortality, *diastolic blood pressure, *endotracheal tube, *endotracheal tube cuff, *lidocaine, *lung hemodynamics, *morbidity, *pediatrics, *pneumatic cuff, *respiration control, *sodium chloride, *sore throat, Child, adolescent, alfentanil, anesthesia induction, article, atropine, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, diastolic blood pressure, dipyrone, extubation, female, fentanyl, general anesthesia, heart rate, human, major clinical study, male, neostigmine, ondansetron, postoperative analgesia, preschool child, pressure measurement, propofol, randomized controlled trial, rocuronium, sevoflurane, sore throat/co [Complication], surgery, systolic blood pressure, tramadol}
}

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@misc{carlos_r.v._effect_2017,
	title = {The effect of prior tetanic stimulation on train-of-four monitoring in paediatric patients},
	url = {http://journals.lww.com/ejanaesthesiology/pages/default.aspx},
	abstract = {Background In clinical research, neuromuscular monitoring must present a stable response for a period of 2 to 5 min before administration of a neuromuscular blocking agent. The time required to reach this stable response may be shortened by applying a 5-s tetanic stimulus. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to test whether tetanic stimulation interferes with onset and recovery times after a single dose of rocuronium 0.6 mg kg+/-1 followed by spontaneous recovery. DESIGN A randomised, open-label, controlled trial. SETTING A single-centre trial, study period from January 2014 to July 2015. PATIENTS Fifty children aged 2 to 11 years scheduled for elective paediatric surgery. INTERVENTION Patients were randomly allocated to receive either tetanic stimulation (group T) or not (group C) before calibration of the neuromuscular monitor. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Onset and recovery times. Initial and final T1 height, time to obtain initial T1 height stability and monitor settings were also analysed. RESULTS There was no significant difference in mean onset time [(C: 57.5 (+/- 16.9) vs. T: 58.3 (+/- 31.2) s; P = 0.917]. Mean times to normalised train-of-four (TOF) ratios of 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9 were significantly shorter in the tetanic stimulation group [C: 40.1 (+/-7.9) vs. T: 34.8 (+/-10) min; P = 0.047, C: 43.8 (+/-9.4) vs. T: 37.4 (+/-11) min; P = 0.045 and C: 49.9 (+/-12.2) vs. T: 41.7 (+/-13.1) min; P = 0.026, respectively]. The mean time required for T1 height stabilisation was similar in the two groups [C: 195.0 (+/- 203.0) vs. T: 116.0 (+/- 81.6) s; P = 0.093], but the initial and final T1 height values were significantly lower in the tetanic stimulation group (C: 98.0 vs. T: 82.7\%; P {\textless} 0.001 and C: 95.3 vs. T: 69.3\%; P {\textless} 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION Tetanic stimulation shortened the mean times to normalised TOF ratios of 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9, but there was no difference in the mean onset time or the mean time required for T1 height stabilisation after a single dose of rocuronium 0.6 mg kg+/-1 followed by spontaneous recovery in children aged 2 to 11 years. Copyright © 2017 European Society of Anaesthesiology. All rights reserved.},
	journal = {European Journal of Anaesthesiology},
	author = {{Carlos R.V.} and {De Boer H.D.} and {Torres M.L.A.} and {Carmona M.J.C.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*monitoring, *muscle excitation, *neuromuscular monitoring, *stimulus response, *tetanic stimulation, *train of four monitoring, Child, anesthetic recovery, article, calibration, clinical article, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, elective surgery, electric peripheral nerve stimulator, female, gas analysis equipment, height, human, male, open study, parameters, patient monitoring, pediatric surgery, randomized controlled trial, remission, rocuronium, single drug dose, thermal regulating system}
}

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@misc{van_boetzelaer_e._universal_2017,
	title = {Universal versus conditional three-day follow up visit for children with uncomplicated fever at the community level: {Design} of a cluster-randomized, community-based, non-inferiority trial in {Tanganyika}, {Democratic} {Republic} of {Congo}},
	url = {http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcpediatr/},
	abstract = {Background: The current recommendation within integrated Community Case Management guidelines that all children presenting with uncomplicated fever and no danger signs be followed up after three days may not be necessary. Such fevers often resolve rapidly (usually within 48-96 h), and previous studies suggest that expectant home care for uncomplicated fever can be safely recommended. We aim to determine the non-inferiority of a conditional versus a universal follow-up visit for these children. Methods: We are conducting a cluster-randomized, community-based, non-inferiority trial enrolling {\textasciitilde}4300 children (ages 2-59 months) presenting to community health workers (CHWs) with uncomplicated fever in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Clusters (n = 28) of CHWs are randomized to advise caretakers of such children to either 1) return for a follow-up visit on Day 3 following the initial consultation (Day 1), regardless of illness resolution (as per current guidelines) or 2) return for a follow-up visit on Day 3 only if the child's signs have not resolved. Enrolled children are followed up at Day 7 for a repeat assessment and recording of the primary outcome of the study, "failure", which is defined as having fever, diarrhea, pneumonia or decline of health status (e.g. hospitalization, presenting danger signs, or death). Discussion: The results of this trial will be interpreted in conjunction with a similarly designed trial currently ongoing in Ethiopia. If a follow-up visit conditional on continued illness is shown to be non-inferior to current guidelines stipulating universal follow-up, appropriate updating of such guidelines could reduce time and human resource pressures on both providers and caregivers throughout communities of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Trial registration: This trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02595827) on November 2nd, 2015 Copyright © 2017 The Author(s).},
	journal = {BMC Pediatrics},
	author = {{van Boetzelaer E.} and {Ho L.S.} and {Gutman J.R.} and {Steinhardt L.C.} and {Wittcoff A.} and {Barbera Y.} and {Ngoy P.} and {Harvey S.A.} and {Mullany L.C.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*Democratic Republic Congo, *Tanzania, *case management, *conditional three day follow up visit, *fever, *follow up, *health auxiliary, *pediatrics, *registration, *uncomplicated fever, *universal follow up visit, Child, Democratic Republic Congo, Ethiopia, South Asia, arm circumference, article, caregiver, clinical assessment, clinical protocol, clinical trial, consultation, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, death, diarrhea, feedback system, female, health auxiliary, health status, hospitalization, human, infant, information processing, major clinical study, male, midupper upper arm circumference, mortality, outcome assessment, patient monitoring, pneumonia, practice guideline, preschool child, quality control, randomization, randomized controlled trial, sample size, study design}
}

@misc{al-biltagi_m.a.m._beneficial_2017,
	title = {Beneficial {Effects} of {Omega}-3 {Supplement} to the {Enteral} {Feeding} in {Children} with {Mild} to {Moderate} {Sepsis}},
	abstract = {Objective: The objective was to investigate the benefits of supplementing enteral feeding with omega-3 fatty acids in children with mild to moderate sepsis and its effects on acute-phase reactants and interleukin 6 (IL-6) level. Methods: The study was a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study from January 2012 to June 2014, which included 2 groups of children with mild to moderate sepsis tolerating enteral feeding. Group A included 60 children supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids, whereas group B included 60 children who received enteral feeding without omega-3 supplementation. Both groups had complete blood pictures, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), serum albumin, and IL-6 before and after 7 days from supplementation. Results: There was a significant improvement in hemoglobin percentage (P {\textless}.0001), total white blood cell (WBC) count (P {\textless}.0001), and platelet count (P {\textless}.0001) and significant decrease in CRP (P {\textless}.0001), ESR (P {\textless}.0001), IL-6 (P {\textless}.0001), and albumin level (P {\textless}.001) in the supplemented group than the nonsupplemented group. The supplemented group also had a significantly shorter duration of stay in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU; P {\textless}.01) and decreased death rate than the nonsupplemented group. Conclusion: Children with mild to moderate sepsis showed significant improvement in inflammatory markers and had shorter PICU admission when enteral feeding was supplemented with omega-3 essential fatty acids. Copyright © The Author(s) 2015.},
	journal = {Journal of Intensive Care Medicine},
	author = {{Al-Biltagi M.A.M.} and {Abo-Elezz A.A.E.} and {Abd-Elhafez M.A.} and {Mabrouk M.M.} and {Suliman G.A.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*diet supplementation, *enteric feeding, *erythrocyte sedimentation rate, *interleukin 6, *omega 3 fatty acid/ct [Clinical Trial], *omega 3 fatty acid/dt [Drug Therapy], *sepsis, *sepsis/dt [Drug Therapy], C reactive protein, C reactive protein/ec [Endogenous Compound], Child, acute phase protein, albumin, albumin/ec [Endogenous Compound], article, clinical trial, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, disease severity, docosahexaenoic acid, double blind procedure, drug efficacy, endogenous compound, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, essential fatty acid, female, gene expression, hemoglobin, hemoglobin/ec [Endogenous Compound], human, icosapentaenoic acid, interleukin 6/ec [Endogenous Compound], length of stay, leukocyte count, major clinical study, male, mortality rate, nutritional assessment, omega 3 fatty acid, pediatric intensive care unit, placebo, preschool child, priority journal, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, sepsis/dt [Drug Therapy], serum albumin, thrombocyte count, visually impaired person}
}

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@misc{miyao_k._multicenter_2017,
	title = {A multicenter phase 2 study of empirical low-dose liposomal amphotericin {B} in patients with refractory febrile neutropenia},
	url = {http://www.springer.com/west/home?SGWID=4-102-70-173744104-0&changeHeader=true},
	abstract = {Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a major life-threatening problem encountered by patients with hematological malignancies receiving intensive chemotherapy. Empirical antifungal agents are therefore important. Despite the availability of antifungal agents for such situations, the optimal agents and administration methods remain unclear. We conducted a prospective phase 2 study of empirical 1 mg/kg/day liposomal amphotericin B (L-AMB) in 80 patients receiving intensive chemotherapy for hematological malignancies. All enrolled patients were high-risk and had recurrent prolonged febrile neutropenia despite having received broad-spectrum antibacterial therapy for at least 72 hours. Fifty-three patients (66.3 \%) achieved the primary endpoint of successful treatment, thus exceeding the predefined threshold success rate. No patients developed IFI. The treatment completion rate was 73.8 \%, and only two cases ceased treatment because of adverse events. The most frequent events were reversible electrolyte abnormalities. We consider low-dose L-AMB to provide comparable efficacy and improved safety and cost-effectiveness when compared with other empirical antifungal therapies. Additional large-scale randomized studies are needed to determine the clinical usefulness of L-AMB relative to other empirical antifungal therapies. Copyright © 2016, The Japanese Society of Hematology.},
	journal = {International Journal of Hematology},
	author = {{Miyao K.} and {Sawa M.} and {Kurata M.} and {Suzuki R.} and {Sakemura R.} and {Sakai T.} and {Kato T.} and {Sahashi S.} and {Tsushita N.} and {Ozawa Y.} and {Tsuzuki M.} and {Kohno A.} and {Adachi T.} and {Watanabe K.} and {Ohbayashi K.} and {Inagaki Y.} and {Atsuta Y.} and {Emi N.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*amphotericin B lipid complex, *amphotericin B lipid complex/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], *amphotericin B lipid complex/ct [Clinical Trial], *amphotericin B lipid complex/do [Drug Dose], *amphotericin B lipid complex/dt [Drug Therapy], *amphotericin B lipid complex/iv [Intravenous Drug Administration], *antifungal therapy, *febrile neutropenia, *febrile neutropenia/dt [Drug Therapy], *hematologic malignancy, *recurrent disease/dt [Drug Therapy], Pharmacokinetics, aciclovir, acute lymphoblastic leukemia/dt [Drug Therapy], acute myeloblastic leukemia/dt [Drug Therapy], adolescent, adult, adverse drug reaction, adverse drug reaction/si [Side Effect], aged, antibiotic therapy, antifungal therapy, antineoplastic agent/dt [Drug Therapy], article, cancer chemotherapy, chronic myeloid leukemia/dt [Drug Therapy], congenital malformation, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, cost effectiveness analysis, drug dose increase, drug efficacy, drug safety, drug therapy, electrolyte, febrile neutropenia/dt [Drug Therapy], female, high risk patient, human, infection prevention, intensive care, low drug dose, lymphoma/dt [Drug Therapy], major clinical study, male, multicenter study, multiple myeloma/dt [Drug Therapy], phase 2 clinical trial, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, recurrent disease/dt [Drug Therapy], safety, side effect, systemic mycosis/dt [Drug Therapy], treatment duration}
}

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@misc{sharp_w.g._systematic_2017,
	title = {A {Systematic} {Review} and {Meta}-{Analysis} of {Intensive} {Multidisciplinary} {Intervention} for {Pediatric} {Feeding} {Disorders}: {How} {Standard} {Is} the {Standard} of {Care}?},
	url = {http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/6/2/3/3/1/1/index.htt},
	abstract = {Objective To assess models of care and conduct a meta-analysis of program outcomes for children receiving intensive, multidisciplinary intervention for pediatric feeding disorders. Study design We searched Medline, PsycINFO, and PubMed databases (2000-2015) in peer-reviewed journals for studies that examined the treatment of children with chronic food refusal receiving intervention at day treatment or inpatient hospital programs. Inclusion criteria required the presentation of quantitative data on food consumption, feeding behavior, and/or growth status before and after intervention. Effect size estimates were calculated based on a meta-analysis of proportions. Results The systematic search yielded 11 studies involving 593 patients. Nine articles presented outcomes based on retrospective (nonrandomized) chart reviews; 2 studies involved randomized controlled trials. All samples involved children with complex medical and/or developmental histories who displayed persistent feeding concerns requiring formula supplementation. Behavioral intervention and tube weaning represented the most common treatment approaches. Core disciplines overseeing care included psychology, nutrition, medicine, and speech-language pathology/occupational therapy. The overall effect size for percentage of patients successfully weaned from tube feeding was 71\% (95\% CI 54\%-83\%). Treatment gains endured following discharge, with 80\% of patients (95\% CI 66\%-89\%) weaned from tube feeding at last follow-up. Treatment also was associated with increased oral intake, improved mealtime behaviors, and reduced parenting stress. Conclusions Results indicate intensive, multidisciplinary treatment holds benefits for children with severe feeding difficulties. Future research must address key methodological limitations to the extant literature, including improved measurement, more comprehensive case definitions, and standardization/examination of treatment approach. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc.},
	journal = {Journal of Pediatrics},
	author = {{Sharp W.G.} and {Volkert V.M.} and {Scahill L.} and {McCracken C.E.} and {McElhanon B.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*child nutrition, *childhood disease/rh [Rehabilitation], *childhood disease/th [Therapy], *enteric feeding, *feeding behavior, *feeding difficulty, *feeding disorder/rh [Rehabilitation], *feeding disorder/th [Therapy], *health care quality, *treatment outcome, *weaning, Child, Medline, PsycINFO, article, clinical outcome, controlled study, effect size, enteric feeding, follow up, food intake, health program, hospital patient, hospitalization, human, human tissue, ideal body weight, medical record review, medicine, meta analysis, model, nutritional counseling, nutritional health, occupational therapy, parental stress, pediatric rehabilitation, priority journal, quantitative study, randomized controlled trial (topic), reinforcement, speech and language rehabilitation, speech disorder, standardization, study design, systematic review, weight reduction}
}

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@article{salazar_continuous_2017,
	title = {Continuous infusion of apomorphine in patients with advanced {Parkinson}'s disease and different degrees of functional disability},
	volume = {32},
	issn = {2173-5808},
	url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2173580817300056},
	doi = {10.1016/j.nrleng.2015.10.003},
	number = {6},
	urldate = {2018-01-16},
	journal = {Neurología (English Edition)},
	author = {Salazar, G. and Martín, J. and Fragoso, M. and Font, M. A.},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {Article, Neurologia},
	pages = {407--410},
}

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@misc{kirton_a._transcranial_2017,
	title = {Transcranial direct current stimulation for children with perinatal stroke and hemiparesis},
	url = {http://www.neurology.org},
	abstract = {Objective: To determine whether the addition of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to intensive therapy increases motor function in children with perinatal stroke and hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Methods: This was a randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Participants were recruited from a population-based cohort with MRI-classified unilateral perinatal stroke, age of 6 to 18 years, and disabling hemiparesis. All completed a goal-directed, peer-supported, 2-week after-school motor learning camp (32 hours of therapy). Participants were randomized 1:1 to 1 mA cathodal tDCS over the contralesional primary motor cortex (M1) for the initial 20 minutes of daily therapy or sham. Primary subjective (Canadian Occupational Performance Measure [COPM]), objective (Assisting Hand Assessment [AHA]), safety, and secondary outcomes were measured at 1 week and 2 months after intervention. Analysis was by intention to treat. Results: Twenty-four participants were randomized (median age 11.8 +/- 2.7 years, range 6.7-17.8). COPM performance and satisfaction scores doubled at 1 week with sustained gains at 2 months (p {\textless} 0.001). COPM scores increased more with tDCS compared to sham control (p = 0.004). AHA scores demonstrated only mild increases at both time points with no tDCS effects. Procedures were safe and well tolerated with no decrease in either arm function or serious adverse events. Conclusion: TDCS trials appear feasible and safe in hemiparetic children. Lack of change in objective motor function may reflect underdosing of therapy. Marked gains in subjective function with tDCS warrant further study. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02170285. Classification of evidence: This study provides Class II evidence that for children with perinatal stroke and hemiparetic cerebral palsy, the addition of tDCS to moderate-dose motor learning therapy does not significantly improve motor function as measured by the AHA. Copyright © 2016 American Academy of Neurology.},
	journal = {Neurology},
	author = {{Kirton A.} and {Ciechanski P.} and {Zewdie E.} and {Andersen J.} and {Nettel-Aguirre A.} and {Carlson H.} and {Carsolio L.} and {Herrero M.} and {Quigley J.} and {Mineyko A.} and {Hodge J.} and {Hill M.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*brain ischemia/th [Therapy], *cerebral palsy/th [Therapy], *cerebrovascular accident, *hemiparesis, *hemiparesis/th [Therapy], *perinatal morbidity, *transcranial direct current stimulation, Child, adolescent, adult, adverse drug reaction, adverse outcome, arm movement, article, assisting hand assessment, canadian occupational performance measure, cerebral palsy, classification, clinical article, clinical trial, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, cortical electrode, double blind procedure, female, human, intensive care, intention to treat analysis, male, motor learning, motor performance, neurologic disease assessment, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, patient safety, peer group, population based case control study, primary motor cortex, priority journal, randomized controlled trial, safety, satisfaction, school child, side effect}
}

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@article{franco_nematode_2017,
	title = {Nematode exclusion and recovery in experimental soil microcosms},
	volume = {108},
	url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2017.02.001},
	abstract = {Experimental manipulations of soil fauna are a powerful tool for assessing causal relationships between belowground biodiversity and key ecosystem properties. However, preparing soil microcosm treatments without soil fauna for ecological experiments can be problematic. Methods to exclude nematodes, a ubiquitous and functionally important component of terrestrial ecosystems, have been developed for a few specific ecosystems, some of them involving the application of nematicides that may have interactive effects throughout the soil food web. Our goal was to develop a method to remove nematodes from soils of three Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) grassland sites, ranging from desert to moist, without use of chemicals and with moderate disturbance. Moreover, we aimed at testing whether the nematode removal would remain effective up to several weeks later. The following treatments were applied to {\textasciitilde}3- kg soil microcosms in the laboratory: (1) a 72 h heating (65 C) - freezing (-20 C) - heating (65 C) cycle using soil maintained at its original water content, and pre-wetting soil 24 h before heating (65 C) for either (2A) 48 h or (2B) 24 h.We measured treatment effects on total abundance and trophic structure of the nematode community. To investigate whether nematodes would recolonize eight weeks after treatments, we conducted a greenhouse experiment where individual seedlings of the dominant grass species for each ecosystem were transplanted to treated and non-treated (control) soils. A heat-freezeheat cycle of 72 h using soil in its original field water content killed 60, 95, and 99\% of the nematodes for the desert, semi-arid, and moist tallgrass prairie soils, respectively. Pre-wetting soil before heating increased mortality to 99\% for all ecosystems after only 24 h at 65 C. Root-feeders were the most resistant nematode trophic group. Eight weeks after treatments, there was no significant nematode recolonization for the pre-wetted 48 h heated soils from the three sites, while for the semi-arid and moist sites there was a slight recovery in abundance in soil from the 24 h heating treatment. Therefore, a treatment at 65 C for 48 h using pre-wetted soil is recommended for eight-week long manipulative experiments in order to assure the effectiveness of the nematode removal throughout the experiment. � 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},
	journal = {Soil Biology and Biochemistry},
	author = {Franco, Andr� L. C. and Knox, Matthew A. and Andriuzzi, Walter S. and de Tomasel, Cecilia M.},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {LTER, article, grasslands, intersite, journal, nematode removal, soil defaunation, soil microcosm},
	pages = {78--83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2017.02.001}
}

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@misc{ibrahim_a.n._sub-tenons_2017,
	title = {Sub-{Tenon}'s injection versus paracetamol in pediatric strabismus surgery},
	url = {http://www.saudija.org/},
	abstract = {Background: Emergence agitation, vomiting, and oculocardiac reflex (OCR) in children undergoing strabismus surgery under general anesthesia are common problems. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the effect of analgesia can reduce the incidence of these problems. We compared the effects of sub-Tenon's injection versus intravenous (IV) and rectal paracetamol in this surgery. Methods: In a prospective, randomized, double-blind study, ninety patients ranging in age from 4 to 8 years scheduled for extraocular muscle surgery for strabismus were included in this study. After induction of anesthesia, just before the surgery, children were divided into three groups (n = 30 for each group) Group A received sub-Tenon's anesthesia with 2.5\% bupivacaine (0.08 ml/kg). Group B received IV paracetamol (20 mg/kg). Group C received paracetamol rectal suppository (40 mg/kg). The occurrence of oculocardiac reflex (OCR) intraoperatively was recorded. Then, in the Postanesthesia Care Unit, patients were assessed for their emergence behaviors. Vomiting was also noticed. Results: The OCR developed in few patients, and there was no significant difference between the groups. The highest number of patients with agitation was in Group C followed by Group B then Group A. Vomiting was significantly low in Group A followed by Group B then Group C. Conclusion: Sub-Tenon block in strabismus surgery in children decreased the incidence of postoperative agitation and vomiting compared with IV paracetamol then rectal paracetamol. There was no difference between sub-Tenon block and paracetamol in the incidence of oculocardiac reflex. Copyright © 2017 Saudi Journal of Anesthesia ,  Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.},
	journal = {Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia},
	author = {{Ibrahim A.N.} and {Shabana T.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*injection, *paracetamol, *paracetamol/ad [Drug Administration], *paracetamol/ct [Clinical Trial], *paracetamol/iv [Intravenous Drug Administration], *paracetamol/rc [Rectal Drug Administration], *pediatric surgery, *strabismus surgery, *subtenon drug administration, Child, agitation, analgesia, anesthesia induction, antiemetic agent/dt [Drug Therapy], article, behavior, bupivacaine, bupivacaine/ct [Clinical Trial], bupivacaine/io [Intraocular Drug Administration], clinical trial, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, double blind procedure, drug dosage form comparison, extraocular muscle, female, human, major clinical study, male, oculocardiac reflex, outcome assessment, patient monitoring, postoperative agitation/co [Complication], postoperative complication/co [Complication], postoperative vomiting/co [Complication], postoperative vomiting/dt [Drug Therapy], priority journal, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, recovery room, rectal drug administration, rectum, risk reduction, strabismus/su [Surgery], surgery, visually impaired person, vomiting}
}

@article{prat_pam50-based_2017,
	title = {A {PAM50}-{Based} {Chemoendocrine} {Score} for {Hormone} {Receptor}-{Positive} {Breast} {Cancer} with an {Intermediate} {Risk} of {Relapse}},
	volume = {23},
	issn = {1078-0432},
	doi = {10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-16-2092},
	abstract = {Purpose: Hormone receptor-positive (HR(+)) breast cancer is clinically and biologically heterogeneous, and subgroups with different prognostic and treatment sensitivities need to be identified.Experimental Design: Research-based PAM50 subtyping and expression of additional genes was performed on 63 patients with HR(+)/HER2(-) disease randomly assigned to neoadjuvant multiagent chemotherapy versus endocrine therapy in a phase II trial. The biology associated with treatment response was used to derive a PAM50-based chemoendocrine score (CES). CES's predictive ability was evaluated in 4 independent neoadjuvant data sets (n = 675) and 4 adjuvant data sets (n = 1,505). The association of CES, intrinsic biology, and PAM50 risk of relapse (ROR) was explored across 6,007 tumors.Results: Most genes associated with endocrine sensitivity were also found associated with chemotherapy resistance. In the chemotherapy test/validation data sets, CES was independently associated with pathologic complete response (pCR), even after adjusting for intrinsic subtype. pCR rates of the CES endocrine-sensitive (CES-E), uncertain (CES-U), and chemotherapy-sensitive (CES-C) groups in both data sets combined were 25\%, 11\%, and 2\%, respectively. In the endocrine test/validation data sets, CES was independently associated with response. Compared with ROR, {\textgreater}90\% of ROR-low and ROR-high tumors were identified as CES-E and CES-C, respectively; however, each CES group represented {\textgreater}25\% of ROR-intermediate disease. In terms of survival outcome, CES-C was associated with poor relapse-free survival in patients with ROR-intermediate disease treated with either adjuvant endocrine therapy only or no adjuvant systemic therapy, but not in patients treated with (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy.Conclusions: CES is a genomic signature capable of estimating chemoendocrine sensitivity in HR(+) breast cancer beyond intrinsic subtype and risk of relapse. Clin Cancer Res; 23(12); 3035-44. ©2016 AACR.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {12},
	journal = {Clinical Cancer Research: An Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Research},
	author = {Prat, Aleix and Lluch, Ana and Turnbull, Arran K. and Dunbier, Anita K. and Calvo, Lourdes and Albanell, Joan and de la Haba-Rodríguez, Juan and Arcusa, Angels and Chacón, José Ignacio and Sánchez-Rovira, Pedro and Plazaola, Arrate and Muñoz, Montserrat and Paré, Laia and Parker, Joel S. and Ribelles, Nuria and Jimenez, Begoña and Bin Aiderus, Abdul Aziz and Caballero, Rosalía and Adamo, Barbara and Dowsett, Mitch and Carrasco, Eva and Martín, Miguel and Dixon, J. Michael and Perou, Charles M. and Alba, Emilio},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {27903675},
	pmcid = {PMC5449267},
	keywords = {Article, Oncologia},
	pages = {3035--3044},
}

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@misc{kramer_r.d._are_2017,
	title = {Are antimicrobial peripherally inserted central catheters associated with reduction in central line-associated bloodstream infection? {A} systematic review and meta-analysis},
	url = {http://www.journals.elsevier.com/ajic-american-journal-of-infection-control/},
	abstract = {Background Antimicrobial peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) may reduce the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). However, data regarding efficacy are limited. We aimed to evaluate whether antimicrobial PICCs are associated with CLABSI reduction. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINHAL, and Web of Science were searched from inception to July 2016; conference proceedings were searched to identify additional studies. Study selection and data extraction were performed independently by 2 authors. Results Of 597 citations identified, 8 studies involving 12,879 patients met eligibility criteria. Studies included adult and pediatric patients from intensive care, long-term care, and general ward settings. The incidence of CLABSI in patients with antimicrobial PICCs was 0.2\% (95\% confidence interval [CI], 0.0\%-0.5\%), and the incidence among nonantimicrobial catheters was 5.3\% (95\% CI, 2.6\%-8.8\%). Compared with noncoated PICCs, antimicrobial PICCs were associated with a significant reduction in CLABSI (relative risk [RR],0.29; 95\% CI, 0.10-0.78). Statistical heterogeneity (I2,71.6\%; T2=1.07) was resolved by publication type, with peer-reviewed articles showing greater reduction in CLABSI (RR,0.21; 95\% CI, 0.06-0.74). Twenty-six patients (95\% CI, 21-75) need to be treated with antimicrobial PICCs to prevent 1 CLABSI. Studies of adults at greater baseline risk of CLABSI experienced greater reduction in CLABSI (RR, 0.20; P=.003). Conclusions Available evidence suggests that antimicrobial PICCs may reduce CLABSI, especially in high-risk subgroups. Randomized trials are needed to assess efficacy across patient populations. Copyright © 2017 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.},
	journal = {American Journal of Infection Control},
	author = {{Kramer R.D.} and {Rogers M.A.M.} and {Conte M.} and {Mann J.} and {Saint S.} and {Chopra V.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*adverse device effect, *antiinfective agent, *antiinfective agent/dt [Drug Therapy], *antimicrobial catheter, *antimicrobial catheter/am [Adverse Device Effect], *antimicrobial therapy, *catheter infection, *catheter infection/co [Complication], *catheter infection/dt [Drug Therapy], *catheter infection/pc [Prevention], *infection prevention, *peripherally inserted central venous catheter, *peripherally inserted central venous catheter/am [Adverse Device Effect], *vein, Child, Cinahl, Embase, Medline, Web of Science, adult, article, catheter infection/dt [Drug Therapy], comparative effectiveness, confidence interval, controlled clinical trial, controlled clinical trial (topic), controlled study, data extraction, disease association, drug therapy, evidence based practice, human, incidence, infection prevention, intensive care, long term care, meta analysis, pediatrics, peer review, prevention, publication, randomized controlled trial, randomized controlled trial(topic), risk factor, risk reduction, systematic review, ward}
}

@article{negredo_aging_2017-1,
	title = {Aging in {HIV}-{Infected} {Subjects}: {A} {New} {Scenario} and a {New} {View}},
	volume = {2017},
	issn = {2314-6141},
	shorttitle = {Aging in {HIV}-{Infected} {Subjects}},
	doi = {10.1155/2017/5897298},
	abstract = {The prevalence of HIV-infected people aged 50 years or older is increasing rapidly; the proportion will increase from 28\% to 73\% in 2030. In addition, HIV-infected individuals may be more vulnerable to age-related condition. There is growing evidence that the prevalence of comorbidities and other age-related conditions (geriatric syndromes, functional or neurocognitive/mental problems, polypharmacy, and social difficulties) is higher in the HIV-infected population than in their uninfected counterparts. However, despite the potential impact of this situation on health care, little information exists about the optimal clinical management of older HIV-infected people. Here we examine the age-related conditions in older HIV-infected persons and address clinical management according to author expertise and published literature. Our aim is to advance the debate about the most appropriate management of this population, including less well-studied aspects, such as frequency of screening for psychological/mental and social and functional capabilities.},
	language = {eng},
	journal = {BioMed Research International},
	author = {Negredo, Eugenia and Back, David and Blanco, José-Ramón and Blanco, Julià and Erlandson, Kristine M. and Garolera, Maite and Guaraldi, Giovanni and Mallon, Patrick and Moltó, José and Serra, José Antonio and Clotet, Bonaventura},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {29430462},
	pmcid = {PMC5753008},
	keywords = {Article, Psiquiatria},
	pages = {5897298},
}

@article{grazioli_prevention_2017,
	title = {Prevention of sudden death in adolescent athletes: {Incremental} diagnostic value and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic tests},
	volume = {24},
	issn = {2047-4881},
	shorttitle = {Prevention of sudden death in adolescent athletes},
	doi = {10.1177/2047487317713328},
	abstract = {Introduction Pre-participation screening in athletes attempts to reduce the incidence of sudden death during sports by identifying susceptible individuals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic capacity of the different pre-participation screening points in adolescent athletes and the cost effectiveness of the programme. Methods Athletes were studied between 12-18 years old. Pre-participation screening included the American Heart Association questionnaire, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress test. The cost of test was established by the Catalan public health system. Results Of 1650 athletes included, 57\% were men and mean age was 15.09 ± 1.82 years. Positive findings were identified as follows: in American Heart Association questionnaire 5.09\% of subjects, in electrocardiogram 3.78\%, in echocardiogram 4.96\%, and in exercise test 1.75\%. Six athletes (0.36\%) were disqualified from participation and 10 (0.60\%) were referred for interventional treatment. Diagnostic capacity was assessed by the area under the curve for detection of diseases that motivated disqualification for sport practice (American Heart Association questionnaire, 0.55; electrocardiogram, 0.72; echocardiogram, 0.88; stress test, 0.57). The cost for each athlete disqualified from the sport for a disease causing sudden death was €45,578. Conclusion The electrocardiogram and echocardiogram were the most useful studies to detect athletes susceptible to sudden death, and the stress test best diagnosed arrhythmias with specific treatment. In our country, pre-participatory screening was cost effective to detect athletes who might experience sudden death in sports.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {13},
	journal = {European Journal of Preventive Cardiology},
	author = {Grazioli, Gonzalo and Sanz de la Garza, Maria and Vidal, Barbara and Montserrat, Silvia and Sarquella-Brugada, Georgia and Pi, Ramon and Til, Lluis and Gutierrez, Josep and Brugada, Josep and Sitges, Marta},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {28574282},
	keywords = {Article, Athletes, CAR Sant Cugat, Sudden death, cost-effectiveness, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, pre-participation screening, stress test},
	pages = {1446--1454},
}

@article{ibeas_spanish_2017,
	title = {Spanish {Clinical} {Guidelines} on {Vascular} {Access} for {Haemodialysis}},
	volume = {37 Suppl 1},
	issn = {1989-2284},
	doi = {10.1016/j.nefro.2017.11.004},
	abstract = {Vascular access for haemodialysis is key in renal patients both due to its associated morbidity and mortality and due to its impact on quality of life. The process, from the creation and maintenance of vascular access to the treatment of its complications, represents a challenge when it comes to decision-making, due to the complexity of the existing disease and the diversity of the specialities involved. With a view to finding a common approach, the Spanish Multidisciplinary Group on Vascular Access (GEMAV), which includes experts from the five scientific societies involved (nephrology [S.E.N.], vascular surgery [SEACV], vascular and interventional radiology [SERAM-SERVEI], infectious diseases [SEIMC] and nephrology nursing [SEDEN]), along with the methodological support of the Cochrane Center, has updated the Guidelines on Vascular Access for Haemodialysis, published in 2005. These guidelines maintain a similar structure, in that they review the evidence without compromising the educational aspects. However, on one hand, they provide an update to methodology development following the guidelines of the GRADE system in order to translate this systematic review of evidence into recommendations that facilitate decision-making in routine clinical practice, and, on the other hand, the guidelines establish quality indicators which make it possible to monitor the quality of healthcare.},
	language = {eng, spa},
	journal = {Nefrologia: Publicacion Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia},
	author = {Ibeas, José and Roca-Tey, Ramon and Vallespín, Joaquín and Moreno, Teresa and Moñux, Guillermo and Martí-Monrós, Anna and Pozo, José Luis Del and Gruss, Enrique and Arellano, Manel Ramírez de and Fontseré, Néstor and Arenas, María Dolores and Merino, José Luis and García-Revillo, José and Caro, Pilar and López-Espada, Cristina and Giménez-Gaibar, Antonio and Fernández-Lucas, Milagros and Valdés, Pablo and Fernández-Quesada, Fidel and de la Fuente, Natalia and Hernán, David and Arribas, Patricia and de la Nieta, María Dolores Sánchez and Martínez, María Teresa and Barba, Ángel and {por el Grupo Español Multidisciplinar del Acceso Vascular (GEMAV)}},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {29248052},
	keywords = {Acceso vascular, Angioplastia, Angioplasty, Arteriovenous fistula, Article, Catéter venoso central, Central venous catheter, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Complicaciones, Complications, Fístula arteriovenosa, GEMAV, GRADE, Guía de práctica clínica, Haemodialysis, Hemodiálisis, Indicadores de calidad, Monitoring, Monitorización, Nefrologia, Quality indicators, Tratamiento, Treatment, Vascular access},
	pages = {1--193},
}

@article{grau_pellicer_effectiveness_2017,
	title = {Effectiveness of a multimodal exercise rehabilitation program on walking capacity and functionality after a stroke},
	volume = {13},
	issn = {2288-176X},
	doi = {10.12965/jer.1735056.528},
	abstract = {The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a 12-week multimodal exercise rehabilitation program on walking speed, walking ability and activities of daily living (ADLs) among people who had suffered a stroke. Thirty-one stroke survivors who had completed a conventional rehabilitation program voluntarily participated in the study. Twenty-six participants completed the multimodal exercise rehabilitation program (2 days/wk, 1 hr/session). Physical outcome measures were: walking speed (10-m walking test), walking ability (6-min walking test and functional ambulation classification) and ADLs (Barthel Index). The program consisted on: aerobic exercise; task oriented exercises; balance and postural tonic activities; and stretching. Participants also followed a program of progressive ambulation at home. They were evaluated at baseline, postintervention and at the end of a 6-month follow-up period. After the intervention there were significant improvements in all outcomes measures that were maintained 6 months later. Comfortable and fast walking speed increased an average of 0.16 and 0.40 m/sec, respectively. The walking distance in the 6-min walking test increased an average of 59.8 m. At the end of the intervention, participants had achieved independent ambulation both indoors and outdoors. In ADLs, 40\% were independent at baseline vs. 64\% at the end of the intervention. Our study demonstrates that a multimodal exercise rehabilitation program adapted to stroke survivors has benefits on walking speed, walking ability and independence in ADLs.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {6},
	journal = {Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation},
	author = {Grau Pellicer, Montserrat Grau and Lusar, Andrés Chamarro and Casanovas, Josep Medina and Ferrer, Bernat-Carles Serdà},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {29326899},
	pmcid = {PMC5747202},
	keywords = {Activities of daily living, Article, Exercise, Physical activity, Rehabilitació, Stroke rehabilitation, Walking speed},
	pages = {666--675},
}

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@misc{torres-santiago_l._does_2017,
	title = {Does oral glutamine improve insulin sensitivity in adolescents with type 1 diabetes?},
	url = {http://www.elsevier.com/locate/nut},
	abstract = {Objective The decline in insulin sensitivity (SI) associated with puberty increases the difficulty of achieving glycemic control in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The aim of this study was to determine whether glutamine supplementation affects blood glucose by enhancing SI in adolescents with T1D. Methods Thirteen adolescents with T1D (HbA1C 8.2 +/- 0.1\%) were admitted to perform afternoon exercise (four 15-min treadmill/5-min rest cycles of exercise) on two occasions within a 4-wk period. They were randomized to receive a drink containing either glutamine (0.25 g/kg) or placebo before exercise, at bedtime, and early morning in a double-blind, crossover design. Blood glucose was monitored overnight, and a hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp was performed the following morning. Results Blood glucose concentration dropped comparably during exercise on both days. However, the total number of nocturnal hypoglycemic events (17 versus 7, P = 0.045) and the cumulative probability of overnight hypoglycemia (50\% versus 33\%, P = 0.02) were higher on the glutamine day than on the placebo day. During clamp, glucose infusion rate was not affected by glutamine supplementation (7.7 +/- 1 mg * kg-1 * min-1 versus 7.0 +/- 1; glutamine versus placebo; P = 0.4). Conclusions Oral glutamine supplementation decreases blood glucose in adolescents with T1D after exercise. Insulin sensitivity, however, was unaltered during the euglycemic clamp. Although the mechanisms involved remain to be elucidated, studies to explore the potential use of glutamine to improve blood glucose control are needed. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc.},
	journal = {Nutrition},
	author = {{Torres-Santiago L.} and {Mauras N.} and {Hossain J.} and {Weltman A.L.} and {Darmaun D.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*clamp, *glucagon like peptide 1, *glutamine, *glutamine/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], *glutamine/cm [Drug Comparison], *glutamine/dt [Drug Therapy], *glutamine/po [Oral Drug Administration], *hyperinsulinism, *hypoglycemia, *insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, *insulin dependent diabetes mellitus/dt [Drug Therapy], *insulin sensitivity, *isotope, *treadmill, adolescent, antidiabetic agent, article, blood glucose monitoring, body mass, carbohydrate intake, clinical article, clinical trial, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, crossover procedure, disease duration, double blind procedure, exercise, fatty acid/ec [Endogenous Compound], female, glucagon like peptide 1/ec [Endogenous Compound], gluconeogenesis, glucose blood level, glucose homeostasis, glucose infusion, glucose metabolism, glucose tolerance, glycemic control, glycogen synthesis, hemoglobin A1c, hemoglobin A1c/ec [Endogenous Compound], human, hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp technique, hypoglycemia/si [Side Effect], incidence, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus/dt [Drug Therapy], insulin resistance, lipolysis, male, placebo, priority journal, probability, puberty, randomized controlled trial, rest, sex ratio, treadmill exercise}
}

@article{altomare_short-term_2017,
	title = {Short-term outcome of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for low anterior resection syndrome: results of a pilot study},
	volume = {19},
	issn = {1463-1318},
	shorttitle = {Short-term outcome of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for low anterior resection syndrome},
	doi = {10.1111/codi.13669},
	abstract = {AIM: Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is a minimally invasive procedure which has been demonstrated to be effective in faecal/urinary incontinence but has never been tested in low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). The severity of LARS may be evaluated by the LARS score, but rectal cancer treatments may also affect urinary and sexual function, which are not explored by the LARS score. The Three Axial Perineal Evaluation (TAPE) score is a new validated index addressing the overall pelvic floor functions. This study aims to assess the efficacy of PTNS in LARS patients and to evaluate the results by the LARS and TAPE scores.
METHODS: Twenty-one patients operated on for rectal cancer between 2009 and 2014 complaining of LARS underwent PTNS (12 sessions of 30 min each). Six patients reported urinary incontinence and all except two (men) were sexually inactive. The LARS score and the TAPE score questionnaires were administered at baseline and after 6 months of follow-up.
RESULTS: At 6 months' follow-up, nine patients reported a significant improvement of faecal incontinence and 3/6 an improvement of urinary incontinence after PTNS. Median LARS score significantly decreased from 32 to 27 (P = 0.009), while the median TAPE score improved significantly from 55 to 58 (P = 0.004).
CONCLUSIONS: PTNS may be a further option in the treatment of selected patients with LARS and in addition may improve associated urinary incontinence. The severity of LARS can be detected by the LARS score; however, the adoption of the TAPE score is preferred in the case of concomitant urinary and/or sexual problems not explored by the LARS score.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {9},
	journal = {Colorectal Disease: The Official Journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland},
	author = {Altomare, D. F. and Picciariello, A. and Ferrara, C. and Digennaro, R. and Ribas, Y. and De Fazio, M.},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {28371160},
	keywords = {Article, Cirurgia, Faecal incontinence, Low anterior resection syndrome, Rectal cancer, obstructed defaecation, pelvic floor function, posterior tibial nerve stimulation},
	pages = {851--856},
}

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@misc{aqil_m._spatial_2017,
	title = {Spatial relationship of i-gel and {Ambu} {AuraOnceTM} on pediatric airway: {A} randomized comparison based on three dimensional magnetic resonance imaging},
	url = {http://www.minervamedica.it/en/getpdf/SbYx%252Btlz%252BJWUd%252FmVZvSrwVkDh1DadpDCSDnMLnLvexqh7zF1qTAUPIT%252BNUCgp8zfs5o1AvscN5dfbzrHJlXQsw%253D%253D/R02Y2017N01A0023.pdf},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND: Gross morphological differences exist among different brands of pediatric supraglottic devices (SGDs). The aim of this study is to compare the spatial relationship of i-gel and Ambu AuraOnce (AO)TM on pediatric airway based on three dimensional (3-D) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements. METHODS: Sixty patients up to 12 years of age were enrolled and assigned in two groups, i-gel or Ambu AOTM. After confirmation of proper placement of these SGDs, 3-D MRI scans of head and neck were performed. Another native scan was also obtained after removal of the SGD for comparison. RESULTS: i-gel produced significant degree of compression of the tongue (P{\textless}0.001) while Ambu AOTM significantly reduced the axial diameter of glottis (P=0.033) compared to their native values. Both i-gel and Ambu AOTM significantly reduced the area of the glottic opening (P{\textless}0.001 for each device) and the distance between the arytenoids (P{\textless}0.001 and P=0.007 respectively); and increased the distance between the hyoid bone and cervical spine (P{\textless}0.001 and P=0.001 respectively) in comparison to their corresponding native values. Bowl of i-gel produced greater dilation of the upper esophageal sphincter at all levels of measurement- upper (P{\textless}0.001), middle (P=0.001) and lower (P=0.015) in comparison to Ambu AOTM. CONCLUSION: Based on 3-D MRImeasurements done on living patients, both SGDs distorted the anatomy of pediatric airway compared to their respective native values to variable extent. The relevance of these effects needs further studies on larger patient group in order to reduce morbidity on pediatric airway. Copyright © 2016 EDIZIONIMINERVAMEDICA.},
	journal = {Minerva Anestesiologica},
	author = {{Aqil M.} and {Delvi B.} and {Abujamea A.} and {Alzahrani T.} and {Alzahem A.} and {Mansoor S.} and {Aljazaeri A.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*laryngeal mask, *nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, *pediatric face mask, *respiration control, Child, anatomy, article, cervical spine, comparative study, compression, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, electrocardiography, female, glottis, human, hyoid bone, intermethod comparison, larynx cartilage, major clinical study, male, morbidity, preschool child, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, school child, supraglottic airway device, tongue, upper esophagus sphincter}
}

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@misc{van_ginderdeuren_f._effectiveness_2017,
	title = {Effectiveness of airway clearance techniques in children hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis},
	url = {http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-0496},
	abstract = {Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of two airway clearance techniques (ACT's) in children {\textless}24 months hospitalized with mild to moderate bronchiolitis. Design: One hundred and three children were randomly allocated to receive one 20-min session daily, either assisted autogenic drainage (AAD), intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), or bouncing (B) (control group), ninety-three finished the study. Outcome measures: Mean time to recovery in days was our primary outcome measure. The impact of the treatment and the daily improvement was also assessed by a validated clinical and respiratory severity score (WANG score), heart rate (HR), and oxygen saturation (SaO2). Results: Mean time to recovery was 4.5 +/- 1.9 days for the control group, 3.6 +/- 1.4 days, P {\textless} 0.05 for the AAD group and 3.5 +/- 1.3 days, P = 0.03 for the IPV group. Wang scores improved significantly for both physiotherapy techniques compared to the control group. Conclusion: Both ACT's reduced significantly the length of hospital stay compared to no physiotherapy. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2017;52:225-231. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Copyright © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.},
	journal = {Pediatric Pulmonology},
	author = {{Van Ginderdeuren F.} and {Vandenplas Y.} and {Deneyer M.} and {Vanlaethem S.} and {Buyl R.} and {Kerckhofs E.}},
	year = {2017},
	keywords = {*assisted autogenic drainage, *breathing exercise, *bronchiolitis, *bronchiolitis/th [Therapy], *hospital patient, *intrapulmonary percussive ventilation, *lung clearance, Child, WANG score, arterial oxygen saturation, article, artificial ventilation, clinical effectiveness, control group, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, disease severity, disease severity assessment, female, heart rate, hospitalization, human, infant, length of stay, major clinical study, male, outcome assessment, oxygen saturation, randomized controlled trial}
}

@article{munoz-moreno_transdermal_2017,
	title = {Transdermal rivastigmine for {HIV}-associated cognitive impairment: {A} randomized pilot study},
	volume = {12},
	issn = {1932-6203},
	shorttitle = {Transdermal rivastigmine for {HIV}-associated cognitive impairment},
	doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0182547},
	abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy and safety of transdermal rivastigmine for the treatment of HIV-associated cognitive impairment.
METHODS: We recruited HIV-infected patients with cognitive impairment on stable antiretroviral therapy in a randomized controlled pilot trial with a 48-week follow-up. An additional assessment was held at 12 weeks. Participants received transdermal rivastigmine (9.5 mg daily), lithium (400 mg twice daily, titrated progressively), or remained in a control group (no new medication). The primary efficacy endpoint was change in a global cognitive score (NPZ-7). Secondary endpoints included change in specific cognitive measures, domains, and functional parameters. Safety covered the frequency of adverse events and changes in laboratory results.
RESULTS: Seventy-six subjects were screened, and 29 were finally enrolled. Better cognitive outcomes were observed in all groups, although there were no significant differences between the arms (mean NPZ-7 change [SD]): rivastigmine, 0.35 (0.14); lithium, 0.25 (0.40); control, 0.20 (0.44) (p = 0.78). The rivastigmine group showed the highest positive trend (mean NPZ-7 [SD], baseline vs week 48): rivastigmine, -0.47 (0.22) vs -0.11 (0.29), p = 0.06; lithium, -0.50 (0.40) vs -0.26 (0.21), p = 0.22; control, -0.52 (0.34) vs -0.32 (0.52), p = 0.44. The cognitive domains with the highest positive trends were information processing speed at week 12 and executive function at week 48 (rivastigmine vs control): information processing speed, 0.35 (0.64) vs -0.13 (0.25), p = 0.17, d = 0.96; and executive functioning, 0.73 (0.33) vs 0.03 (0.74), p = 0.09, d = 1.18. No relevant changes were observed regarding functional outcomes. A total of 12 (41\%) individuals dropped out of the study: 2 (20\%) were due to medication-related effects in the rivastigmine group and 4 (36\%) in the lithium group. No severe adverse events were reported.
CONCLUSIONS: The results from this small randomized trial indicate that transdermal rivastigmine did not provide significant cognitive benefits in people with HAND on stable antiretroviral therapy, even though positive trends were found in specific cognitive domains. Relevant tolerability issues were not observed.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {8},
	journal = {PloS One},
	author = {Muñoz-Moreno, Jose A. and Prats, Anna and Moltó, José and Garolera, Maite and Pérez-Álvarez, Núria and Díez-Quevedo, Crisanto and Miranda, Cristina and Fumaz, Carmina R. and Ferrer, Maria J. and Clotet, Bonaventura and {TRIANT-TE Study Group}},
	year = {2017},
	pmid = {28854283},
	keywords = {Article, Psiquiatria},
	pages = {e0182547},
}

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@misc{bannon_l._impact_2016,
	title = {Impact of non-pharmacological interventions on prevention and treatment of delirium in critically ill patients: {Protocol} for a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative research},
	url = {http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/},
	abstract = {Background: Critically ill patients have an increased risk of developing delirium during their intensive care stay. To date, pharmacological interventions have not been shown to be effective for delirium management but non-pharmacological interventions have shown some promise. The aim of this systematic review is to identify effective non-pharmacological interventions for reducing the incidence or the duration of delirium in critically ill patients. Methods: We will search MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, AMED, psycINFO and the Cochrane Library. We will include studies of critically ill adults and children. We will include randomised trials and controlled trials which measure the effectiveness of one or more non-pharmacological interventions in reducing incidence or duration of delirium in critically ill patients. We will also include qualitative studies that provide an insight into patients and their families' experiences of delirium and non-pharmacological interventions. Two independent reviewers will assess studies for eligibility, extract data and appraise quality. We will conduct meta-analyses if possible or present results narratively. Qualitative studies will also be reviewed by two independent reviewers, and a specially designed quality assessment tool incorporating the CASP framework and the POPAY framework will be used to assess quality. Discussion: Although non-pharmacological interventions have been studied in populations outside of intensive care units and multicomponent interventions have successfully reduced incidence and duration of delirium, no systematic review of non-pharmacological interventions specifically targeting delirium in critically ill patients have been undertaken to date. This systematic review will provide evidence for the development of a multicomponent intervention for delirium management of critically ill patients that can be tested in a subsequent multicentre randomised trial. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42015016625 Copyright © 2016 Bannon et al.},
	journal = {Systematic Reviews},
	author = {{Bannon L.} and {McGaughey J.} and {Clarke M.} and {McAuley D.F.} and {Blackwood B.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*critical illness, *critically ill patient, *delirium, *delirium/pc [Prevention], *delirium/th [Therapy], *intensive care unit, *medical procedures, *qualitative research, *registration, Child, Cinahl, Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, adult, article, bright light therapy, cognitive therapy, controlled clinical trial, critically ill patient, ear plug, education, exercise, extract, eye mask, family study, human, incidence, intensive care unit, lighting control, mask, meta analysis, music therapy, noise reduction, orientation, outcome assessment, physiotherapy, priority journal, publication, qualitative research, quality control, quantitative study, randomized controlled trial, randomized controlled trial (topic), risk factor, scientific literature, sensitivity analysis, systematic review}
}

@article{coderch_ciurans_masa_2016,
	title = {Masa abdominal en un adolescente},
	volume = {84},
	issn = {1695-9531},
	doi = {10.1016/j.anpedi.2015.04.011},
	language = {spa},
	number = {2},
	journal = {Anales De Pediatría (Barcelona, Spain: 2003)},
	author = {Coderch Ciurans, C. and Brunet Garcia, L. and López Liñán, M. J.},
	year = {2016},
	pmid = {26055902},
	keywords = {Article},
	pages = {123--124},
}

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@misc{cherubini_v._long-acting_2016,
	title = {Long-acting {Insulin} {Analogs} {Effect} on gh/igf {Axis} of {Children} with {Type} 1 {Diabetes}: {A} {Randomized}, {Open}-label, {Two}-period, {Cross}-over {Trial}},
	url = {http://www.thieme-connect.com/ejournals/toc/eced},
	abstract = {Background: Growth hormone (GH) secretion is increased in pre-pubertal children with type 1 diabetes and GH excess produces insulin resistance. Early-morning insulinopenia contributes to lower insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) levels and to GH hypersecretion. Objective: To evaluate differences in GH/IGF-I axis of pre-pubertal children with type 1 diabetes treated with glargine or detemir as long-acting insulin analogues, which was the main outcome measure, and to compare insulin effects in obtaining good metabolic control. Subjects: Children with type 1 diabetes. Methods: This was a 32-week, randomized, open-label, two-period, cross-over comparison between bedtime glargine and twice-daily detemir insulin, involving pre-pubertal children in care at a diabetes pediatric centre. After a 8-week-run-in period subjects were randomized to bedtime glargine or twice-daily detemir insulin administration. After a 12-week period treatments were inverted and continued for additional 12 weeks. Results: Overall, 15 pre-pubertal children (53.3\% males, mean age 8.6+/-1.5 years, duration of diabetes 4.2+/-1.5 years) completed the study. Groups did not differ for GH/IGF axis and HbA1c levels. Treatment with glargine was associated with lower fasting glucose values than treatment with detemir (8.1+/-1.5 vs. 8.2+/-1.7 mmol/L, p=0.01). Incidence rate of hypoglycemia was not different between insulin treatments (IRR=1.18, 95\%CI 1.00-1.38; p=0.07). Detemir treatment was associated with a higher increase in body weight (p=0.008) and height (p=0.02) when compared with glargine. Conclusion: Detemir and glargine not show significant differential effects on the GH/IGFI axis. The greater weight gain and height associated with detemir treatment, apparently not related to the level of pubertal growth, deserve further investigation. Copyright © J. A. Barth Verlag in Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart New York.},
	journal = {Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes},
	author = {{Cherubini V.} and {Pintaudi B.} and {Iannilli A.} and {Pambianchi M.} and {Ferrito L.} and {Nicolucci A.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*growth hormone blood level, *growth hormone/ec [Endogenous Compound], *insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, *insulin dependent diabetes mellitus/dt [Drug Therapy], *insulin detemir/cm [Drug Comparison], *insulin detemir/ct [Clinical Trial], *insulin detemir/dt [Drug Therapy], *insulin glargine/cm [Drug Comparison], *insulin glargine/ct [Clinical Trial], *insulin glargine/dt [Drug Therapy], *long acting insulin, *protein blood level, *somatomedin/ec [Endogenous Compound], Child, article, bedtime dosage, blood glucose monitoring, body height, body weight, clinical article, clinical trial, comparative effectiveness, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, crossover procedure, diabetic patient, female, glucose blood level, glucose/ec [Endogenous Compound], growth hormone, height, hemoglobin A1c, hemoglobin A1c/ec [Endogenous Compound], hemoglobin blood level, human, hypoglycemia, incidence, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus/dt [Drug Therapy], insulin detemir, insulin glargine, insulin treatment, male, open study, pediatric hospital, prepuberty, priority journal, randomized controlled trial, somatomedin C, weight gain}
}

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@misc{hallet_c._two_2016,
	title = {Two different techniques of facial mask induction of anesthesia in children provide identical intubation conditions despite different anesthetic depth},
	url = {http://www.arsmb-kvbmg.be/ramsb/contact.html},
	abstract = {Background: Sevoflurane induction in children is performed using different techniques. Constricted, centered, and symmetrical pupils (CCSP) are classically the endpoint to be achieved before laryngoscopy is performed. Objectives: We investigated whether two different inhalation induction techniques with the same clinical end-point provided similar intubating conditions and comparable depth of anesthesia as assessed by the Bispectral Index (BIS). Methods: Following IRB approval, and informed parental consent, 20 children were recruited. They were scheduled for general anesthesia with tracheal intubation, and randomly assigned to Group 1, where the practitioner used 6\% inspired sevoflurane in 50\% O2/N2O, and no manually assisted ventilation, or Group 2, where inspired sevoflurane was 8\% in 50\% O2/N2O, and ventilation was manually supported upon loss of consciousness. BIS values were blinded. Laryngoscopy was performed after CCSP. Intubation conditions scoring was based on jaw relaxation (mobile = 1, partially mobile = 2, fixed = 3), position of vocal cords (open = 1, half-closed = 2, closed = 3), and cough (no cough = 1,1 or 2 coughing efforts = 2, persistent coughing = 3). A total score {\textgreater}3 corresponded to non-optimal conditions. Results: Upon CCSP, BIS values were significantly lower in Group 1 [mean (SD): 30 (8) - 48 (18), p {\textless} 0.001], despite significantly higher end-tidal sevoflurane concentration in Group 2 [mean (SD): 5.0 (0.7) - 6.2 (0.5); p {\textless} 0.001]. Time to CCSP was slightly shorter in Group 2. Intubation conditions were always optimal except for one patient of Group 1. Discussion: Both induction techniques achieve good intubating conditions. Possible explanations for the between-group BIS difference include variable appreciation of the CCSP endpoint, different induction lengths or sevoflurane equilibration times, or sevoflurane-induced increase in electroencephalogram power. A better indicator of the best time to intubate is needed to avoid too deep anesthesia in children. Copyright © Ada Anaesthesiologica Belgica, 2016.},
	journal = {Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica},
	author = {{Hallet C.} and {Venneman I.} and {Hans G.} and {Bonhomme V.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*anesthesia induction, *anesthesia level, *bispectral index, *endotracheal intubation, *face, *pediatric face mask, *pediatric face mask/ct [Clinical Trial], *sevoflurane, Child, anesthesiology monitoring device, article, assisted ventilation, bispectral index, clinical article, clinical trial, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, coughing, double blind procedure, endotracheal tube cuff, exposure, general anesthesia, human, intermethod comparison, jaw, laryngoscopy, leisure, manual ventilation, mechanical ventilator, oxygen, parental consent, physician, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, rebreathing device, sevoflurane/ih [Inhalational Drug Administration], single blind procedure, unconsciousness, vocal cord}
}

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@misc{pratt_m._apneic_2016,
	title = {Apneic oxygenation: {A} method to prolong the period of safe apnea},
	url = {http://www.aana.com/newsandjournal/20102019/apneic-oxygenation-1016-pp322-328.pdf},
	abstract = {A difficult intubation poses one of the most challenging tasks for anesthesia professionals, representing 27\% of all adverse respiratory events, 93\% of which are unanticipated. Unanticipated difficult mask ventilation and intubation may result in serious complications. Safe airway management requires a proper and thorough preoperative airway evaluation and a plan to secure the airway, with alternate plans available when the initial plan fails. Pediatric, obese, and obstetric patients undergoing general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation are considered to be at risk of rapid desaturation. As an adjunct to conventional preoxygenation techniques, continuous oxygen administration during the apneic period, termed apneic oxygenation, assists in the maintenance of oxygenation when tracheal intubation is attempted. Nine articles were selected for appraisal in this literature review: 6 randomized control trials, 2 prospective studies, and 1 retrospective study. Multiple apneic oxygenation techniques, including nasopharyngeal catheter, nasal prongs, endotracheal tube, intratracheal catheter, and high-flow transnasal humidified oxygen, demonstrated effectiveness at delaying the onset of hypoxemia during the apnea period. Prolonging the apneic window changes the nature of airway management in patients at high risk of desaturation and when an unanticipated difficult airway arises.},
	journal = {AANA Journal},
	author = {{Pratt M.} and {Miller A.B.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*apnea monitoring, *apnea/th [Therapy], *apneic oxygenation, *nasal prong, *nasopharyngeal catheter, *oxygen therapy, *oxygenation, *respiration control, Child, article, carbon dioxide/ec [Endogenous Compound], catheter, clinical effectiveness, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, endotracheal intubation, endotracheal tube, general anesthesia, high flow transnasal humidified oxygen, high risk patient, history of medicine, human, hypoxemia, intratracheal catheter, laryngoscope, nasal prong, nasopharyngeal catheter, obesity, obstetric patient, oxygen, pediatrics, preoperative evaluation, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, randomized controlled trial (topic), respiration control, retrospective study, systematic review}
}

@article{dapelo_deliberately_2016,
	title = {Deliberately generated and imitated facial expressions of emotions in people with eating disorders},
	volume = {191},
	issn = {1573-2517},
	doi = {10.1016/j.jad.2015.10.044},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND: People with eating disorders have difficulties in socio emotional functioning that could contribute to maintaining the functional consequences of the disorder. This study aimed to explore the ability to deliberately generate (i.e., pose) and imitate facial expressions of emotions in women with anorexia (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN), compared to healthy controls (HC).
METHODS: One hundred and three participants (36 AN, 25 BN, and 42 HC) were asked to pose and imitate facial expressions of anger, disgust, fear, happiness, and sadness. Their facial expressions were recorded and coded.
RESULTS: Participants with eating disorders (both AN and BN) were less accurate than HC when posing facial expressions of emotions. Participants with AN were less accurate compared to HC imitating facial expressions, whilst BN participants had a middle range performance. All results remained significant after controlling for anxiety, depression and autistic features.
LIMITATIONS: The relatively small number of BN participants recruited for this study.
CONCLUSIONS: The study findings suggest that people with eating disorders, particularly those with AN, have difficulties posing and imitating facial expressions of emotions. These difficulties could have an impact in social communication and social functioning. This is the first study to investigate the ability to pose and imitate facial expressions of emotions in people with eating disorders, and the findings suggest this area should be further explored in future studies.},
	language = {eng},
	journal = {Journal of Affective Disorders},
	author = {Dapelo, Marcela Marin and Bodas, Sergio and Morris, Robin and Tchanturia, Kate},
	year = {2016},
	pmid = {26599363},
	keywords = {Article, Eating disorders, Emotion, Face, Imitation, Social functioning},
	pages = {1--7},
}

@article{fernandez-banares_current_2016,
	title = {Current concepts on microscopic colitis: evidence-based statements and recommendations of the {Spanish} {Microscopic} {Colitis} {Group}},
	volume = {43},
	issn = {1365-2036},
	shorttitle = {Current concepts on microscopic colitis},
	doi = {10.1111/apt.13477},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND: Microscopic colitis (MC) is an underdiagnosed inflammatory bowel disease.
AIM: To develop an evidence-based clinical practice guide on MC current concepts.
METHODS: Literature search was done on the Cochrane Library, EMBASE and MEDLINE electronic databases, which were consulted covering the period up until March 2015. Work groups were selected for each of the reviewed topics, with the purpose of drafting the initial statements and recommendations. They subsequently underwent a voting process based on the Delphi method. Each statement/recommendation was accompanied by the result of the vote the level of evidence, and discussion of the corresponding evidence. The grade of recommendation (GR) using the GRADE approach was established for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
RESULTS: Some key statements and recommendations are: advancing age increases the risk of developing MC, mainly in females. The symptoms of MC and IBS-D may be similar. If MC is suspected, colonoscopy taking biopsies is mandatory. Treatment with oral budesonide is recommended to induce clinical remission in patients with MC. Oral mesalazine is not recommended in patients with collagenous colitis for the induction of clinical remission. The use of anti-TNF-alpha drugs (infliximab, adalimumab) is recommended for the induction of remission in severe cases of MC that fail to respond to corticosteroids or immunomodulators, as an alternative to colectomy.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first consensus paper on MC based on GRADE methodology. This initiative may help physicians involved in care of these patients in taking decisions based on evidence.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {3},
	journal = {Alimentary Pharmacology \& Therapeutics},
	author = {Fernández-Bañares, F. and Casanova, M. J. and Arguedas, Y. and Beltrán, B. and Busquets, D. and Fernández, J. M. and Fernández-Salazar, L. and García-Planella, E. and Guagnozzi, D. and Lucendo, A. J. and Manceñido, N. and Marín-Jiménez, I. and Montoro, M. and Piqueras, M. and Robles, V. and Ruiz-Cerulla, A. and Gisbert, J. P. and {Spanish Microscopic Colitis Group (SMCG)}},
	year = {2016},
	pmid = {26597122},
	keywords = {Article},
	pages = {400--426},
}

@article{chaparro_outcome_2016,
	title = {Outcome after a dose "de-intensification" strategy with anti-{TNF} drugs in patients with {Crohn}'s disease},
	volume = {39},
	issn = {0210-5705},
	doi = {10.1016/j.gastrohep.2015.06.007},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND: Dose "intensification" is a recommended strategy to recover therapeutic benefit in Crohn's disease (CD) patients who have lost initial response to anti-TNF therapy. Once patients have achieved remission, dose "de-intensification" can be used for cost and safety reasons.
OBJECTIVES: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term durability of remission after stepping down anti-TNF therapy. The secondary aim was to identify predictive factors associated with loss of response after "de-intensification" and to evaluate the effectiveness of a second "re-intensification" in patients who lost response after the treatment was stepped down.
METHODS: We evaluated CD patients who received at least one standard anti-TNF dosage after achieving remission with "intensified" anti-TNF therapy.
RESULTS: Twenty-four patients were included. The treatment was "intensified" because of partial response in 11 patients, loss of response in 10, and primary lack of response in 3. Eight of the 24 patients had lost response after a median follow-up of only 7 months after "de-intensification" of the anti-TNF therapy. The anti-TNF drug was "intensified" again in all 8 patients. Three patients did not respond to the new "intensification", two had partial response and three achieved remission. On univariate analysis, no predictive factors were identified for loss of response after treatment "de-intensification".
CONCLUSIONS: After only 7 months of follow-up, one-third of the CD patients who received "de-intensification" therapy lost response; of these, two-thirds did not achieve response after subsequent "re-intensification".},
	language = {eng},
	number = {4},
	journal = {Gastroenterología Y Hepatología},
	author = {Chaparro, María and Barreiro-de Acosta, Manuel and García-Planella, Esther and Domènech, Eugeni and Bermejo, Fernando and Calvet, Xavier and Martín Arranz, María Dolores and Monfort, David and Gisbert, Javier P.},
	year = {2016},
	pmid = {26620278},
	keywords = {Adalimumab, Article, Crohn's disease, De-intensification, Desintensificación, Enfermedad de Crohn, Factor de necrosis tumoral, Infliximab, Loss of response, Pérdida de respuesta, Tumour necrosis factor},
	pages = {255--260},
}

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@misc{lyu_w._influence_2016,
	title = {Influence of shenhong {Tongluo} {Granules} in apoptosis in atherosclerosis plaques of {ApoE}-/- mice and its mechanisms of anti-atherosclerosis},
	url = {http://xuebao.jlu.edu.cn/yxb/EN/volumn/current.shtml},
	abstract = {Objective: To explore the influence of Shenhong Tongluo Granules in the lipid levels, atherosclerosis plaques and apoptosis in the plaques of atherosclerotic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-knokout mice, and to clarify the mechanism of Shenhong Tongluo Granules in anti-atherosclerosis. Methods: Forty SPF male mice aged six-week old were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, low dose of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) group and high dose of TCM group (n=10) after fed adaptively for 1 week. The mice in normal control group were fed with normal diet continuously, the mice in other three groups were fed with high fat diet to establish atherosclerosis model, and then the mice in low and high doses of TCM groups were respectively given Shenhong Tongluo Granules (5.06 and 10. 12 g * kg-1 * d-1) by gavage for 6 weeks. The levels of serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) of the mice in various groups were measured after the eyeball blood was collected. The aortic arch tissue was separated, and the morphotogy and the areas of atherosclerotic plaques were observed and calculated by HE staining! the apoptosis in plaques of the mice was evaluated by TUNEL method, and the apoptosis index was calculated. The expressions of apoptosis-assoicated gene Bcl-2 and Bax protein were measured by immunohistochemical staining. Results: The serum level of TG in low dose of TCM group was lower than that in model group (P{\textless}0. 05); the serum levels of HDL-C in low and high doses of TCM groups were lower than that in model group (P{\textless}0. 05 or P{\textless}0. 01); the serum levels of TG and HDL-C in high dose of TCM group was higher than that in low dose of TCM group (P{\textless}0. 05). The areas of atherosclerotic plaques of the mice in low and high doses of TCM groups were significantly smaller than that in model group (P{\textless}0. 01). The apoptosis index of mice in low and high doses of TCM groups were significantly lower than that in model group (P{\textless}0. 01); the expression levels of Bcl-2 protein in atherosclerosis plaques of the mice in low and high doses of TCM groups were lower than that in model group, while the expression levels of Bax were significantly higher than that in model group (P{\textless}0. 05 or P{\textless}0. 01). Conclusion: Shenhong Tongluo Granules could effectively reduce the serum lipid level of ApoE-/- mice, meanwhile it could inhibit apoptosis by regulating the expressions of Bcl-2 and Bax protein, and then inhibit the progression of atherosclerotic plaques.},
	journal = {Journal of Jilin University Medicine Edition},
	author = {{Lyu W.} and {Fan S.} and {Li W.} and {Yu J.} and {Chen L.} and {Deng Y.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*Chinese medicine, *apolipoprotein E/ec [Endogenous Compound], *apoptosis, *atherosclerotic plaque, *atherosclerotic plaque/dt [Drug Therapy], *herbaceous agent/dt [Drug Therapy], *herbaceous agent/pd [Pharmacology], *herbaceous agent/po [Oral Drug Administration], *protein Bax, *protein bcl 2, *shenhong tongluo granule/dt [Drug Therapy], *shenhong tongluo granule/pd [Pharmacology], *shenhong tongluo granule/po [Oral Drug Administration], Chinese medicine, TUNEL assay, animal experiment, animal model, animal tissue, aorta arch, article, atherosclerotic plaque/dt [Drug Therapy], cholesterol blood level, cholesterol/ec [Endogenous Compound], control group, controlled study, disease course, disease model, drug mechanism, drug megadose, endogenous compound, enteric feeding, eosin, eyeball, gene expression, hematoxylin, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol/ec [Endogenous Compound], immunohistochemistry, lipid diet, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol/ec [Endogenous Compound], low drug dose, male, mouse, mouse model, nonhuman, preschool child, protein Bax/ec [Endogenous Compound], protein bcl 2/ec [Endogenous Compound], protein expression, staining, triacylglycerol, triacylglycerol/ec [Endogenous Compound], unclassified drug}
}

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@misc{gupta_k._dexmedetomidine_2016,
	title = {Dexmedetomidine infusion as an anesthetic adjuvant to general anesthesia for appropriate surgical field visibility during modified radical mastectomy with i-gel: {A} randomized control study},
	url = {http://ekja.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/0011KJAE/kjae-69-573.pdf},
	abstract = {Background: Modified radical mastectomy is associated with appreciable blood loss, while endotracheal intubation leads to elevated hemodynamic responses. The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of dexmedetomidine infusion as an anesthetic adjuvant to general anesthesia during modified radical mastectomy with I-Gel. Methods: Sixty adult consenting female patients, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1 to 2 and aged 4,065 years, were blindly randomized into two groups of 30 patients each. The patients in Group I received intravenous dexmedetomidine at a loading dose of 1 mug/kg over 10 min, followed by maintenance infusion of 0.4 to 0.7 mug/kg/h, while patients in Group II were administered an identical amount of saline infusion until 15 min prior to the end of surgery. The primary end point was bleeding at the surgical field and hemodynamic changes; requirement of isoflurane, intraoperative fentanyl consumption and recovery time were assessed as secondary outcomes. Results: The patients receiving dexmedetomidine infusion showed significantly less bleeding at the surgical field (P {\textless} 0.05). A statistically significant reduction was also observed in the percentage of isoflurane required (0.82 +/- 0.80\%) to maintain the systolic blood pressure between 100 and 110 mmHg in patients receiving dexmedetomidine infusion compared with the Group II (1.50 +/- 0.90\%). The mean intraoperative fentanyl consumption in patients in the Group I was also significantly lower compared with that of the Group II (38.43 +/- 5.40 mug vs. 75.12 +/- 4.60 mug). The mean recovery time from anesthesia did not show any clinically significant difference between the groups. Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine infusion can be used safely to decrease the bleeding at the surgical field with smooth recovery from anesthesia. Copyright © the Korean Society of Anesthesiologists, 2016.},
	journal = {Korean Journal of Anesthesiology},
	author = {{Gupta K.} and {Rastogi B.} and {Gupta P.K.} and {Singh I.} and {Singh V.P.} and {Jain M.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*adjuvant, *anesthesia, *bleeding, *dexmedetomidine, *dexmedetomidine/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], *dexmedetomidine/iv [Intravenous Drug Administration], *general anesthesia, *infusion, *modified radical mastectomy, *supraglottic airway device, *visibility, Child, adjuvant therapy, adult, anesthesist, anesthetic recovery, article, artificial ventilation, bradycardia, clinical trial, comparative effectiveness, continuous infusion, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, diclofenac/im [Intramuscular Drug Administration], double blind procedure, electrocardiography, end tidal carbon dioxide tension, female, fentanyl, fentanyl/iv [Intravenous Drug Administration], glycopyrronium/im [Intramuscular Drug Administration], human, isoflurane, isoflurane/cb [Drug Combination], isoflurane/cm [Drug Comparison], loading drug dose, major clinical study, midazolam/iv [Intravenous Drug Administration], middle aged, neostigmine, nitrous oxide plus oxygen/cb [Drug Combination], non invasive blood pressure monitor, operative blood loss, oxygen saturation, palonosetron/iv [Intravenous Drug Administration], postoperative nausea and vomiting/si [Side Effect], preschool child, propofol/cb [Drug Combination], prospective study, randomized controlled trial, respiration depression/si [Side Effect], shivering/si [Side Effect], sodium chloride, supraglottic airway device, surgery, systolic blood pressure, tachycardia, tidal volume, vecuronium}
}

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@misc{henske_e.p._tuberous_2016,
	title = {Tuberous sclerosis complex},
	url = {http://www.nature.com/nrdp/},
	abstract = {Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant disorder that affects multiple organ systems and is caused by loss-of-function mutations in one of two genes: TSC1 or TSC2. The disorder can affect both adults and children. First described in depth by Bourneville in 1880, it is now estimated that nearly 2 million people are affected by the disease worldwide. The clinical features of TSC are distinctive and can vary widely between individuals, even within one family. Major features of the disease include tumours of the brain, skin, heart, lungs and kidneys, seizures and TSC-associated neuropsychiatric disorders, which can include autism spectrum disorder and cognitive disability. TSC1 (also known as hamartin) and TSC2 (also known as tuberin) form the TSC protein complex that acts as an inhibitor of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling pathway, which in turn plays a pivotal part in regulating cell growth, proliferation, autophagy and protein and lipid synthesis. Remarkable progress in basic and translational research, in addition to several randomized controlled trials worldwide, has led to regulatory approval of the use of mTOR inhibitors for the treatment of renal angiomyolipomas, brain subependymal giant cell astrocytomas and pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis, but further research is needed to establish full indications of therapeutic treatment. In this Primer, we review the state-of-the-art knowledge in the TSC field, including the molecular and cellular basis of the disease, medical management, major knowledge gaps and ongoing research towards a cure. Copyright © 2016 Macmillan Publishers Limited. All rights reserved.},
	journal = {Nature Reviews Disease Primers},
	author = {{Henske E.P.} and {Jozwiak S.} and {Kingswood J.C.} and {Sampson J.R.} and {Thiele E.A.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*autosomal dominant disorder/di [Diagnosis], *autosomal dominant disorder/dm [Disease Management], *autosomal dominant disorder/dt [Drug Therapy], *autosomal dominant disorder/ep [Epidemiology], *autosomal dominant disorder/et [Etiology], *autosomal dominant disorder/pc [Prevention], *tuberous sclerosis, *tuberous sclerosis complex/di [Diagnosis], *tuberous sclerosis complex/dm [Disease Management], *tuberous sclerosis complex/dt [Drug Therapy], *tuberous sclerosis complex/ep [Epidemiology], *tuberous sclerosis complex/et [Etiology], *tuberous sclerosis complex/pc [Prevention], *tuberous sclerosis/di [Diagnosis], *tuberous sclerosis/dm [Disease Management], *tuberous sclerosis/dt [Drug Therapy], *tuberous sclerosis/ep [Epidemiology], *tuberous sclerosis/et [Etiology], *tuberous sclerosis/pc [Prevention], Child, adult, angiomyolipoma, article, autism, autophagy, autosomal dominant disorder, autosomal dominant disorder/dt [Drug Therapy], brain tumor, cause of death, cell proliferation, central nervous system agents/dt [Drug Therapy], clinical feature, cognitive defect, early diagnosis, epilepsy, family study, gene deletion, hamartin, heart tumor, human, incidence, kidney, kidney carcinoma, kidney cyst, kidney hemangiomyolipoma, lipogenesis, long term care, loss of function mutation, lung, lung tumor, lymphangioleiomyomatosis, mammalian target of rapamycin, mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor, missense mutation, nonhuman, pathophysiology, patient monitoring, phase 2 clinical trial (topic), phase 3 clinical trial (topic), priority journal, prognosis, protein synthesis, quality of life, randomized controlled trial (topic), seizure, signal transduction, skin manifestation, skin tumor, subependymal giant cell astrocytoma, translational research, tuberin, tuberous sclerosis complex/dt [Drug Therapy], tuberous sclerosis/dt [Drug Therapy]}
}

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@misc{szarpak_l._comparison_2016,
	title = {A comparison of the {McGrath}-{MAC} and {Macintosh} laryngoscopes for child tracheal intubation during resuscitation by paramedics. {A} randomized, crossover, manikin study},
	url = {http://www.journals.elsevier.com/american-journal-of-emergency-medicine/},
	abstract = {Introduction Prehospital tracheal intubation by paramedics during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in children is challenging. The potential role of new intubation devices during CPR is unclear. Our objective was to assess the impact of CPR (with and without chest compressions [CCs]) on the success and time to intubation (TTI) with the Macintosh laryngoscope vs the McGrath video laryngoscope on a pediatric manikin. Methods This was an open, prospective, randomized, crossover, manikin trial involving 95 paramedics who performed intubations in a PediaSIM pediatric high-fidelity manikin with Macintosh and McGrath laryngoscopes, with and without concomitant mechanical CCs. Primary outcome was the TTI, and secondary outcome was success of the attempt. Participants rated their best glottic view, the severity of the potential dental trauma, and subjective opinion about the difficulty of the procedure. Results The median TTI with the Macintosh in the scenario with uninterrupted CC was 33 (interquartile range [IQR], 24-36) seconds, which is significantly longer than TTI in the scenario with interrupted CC (23 [IQR, 20-29] seconds, P {\textless}.001). Time to intubation using the McGrath was similar in both scenarios: 20 (IQR, 17-23) seconds vs 19.5 (IQR, 17-22) seconds (P =.083). A statistically significant difference between McGrath and Macintosh was noticed in TTI both in scenario with (P {\textless}.001) and without CC (P =.017). Conclusions McGrath video laryngoscope helps paramedics to intubate a pediatric manikin in a CPR scenario in less time and with fewer attempts than with the classical Macintosh, both in case of ongoing or stopped CC. McGrath use in actual patients could improve CPR quality by paramedics. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc.},
	journal = {American Journal of Emergency Medicine},
	author = {{Szarpak L.} and {Truszewski Z.} and {Czyzewski L.} and {Gaszynski T.} and {Rodriguez-Nunez A.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*endotracheal intubation, *laryngoscope, *laryngoscope/dc [Device Comparison], *resuscitation, *videolaryngoscope, *videolaryngoscope/dc [Device Comparison], Child, article, clinical study, compression, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, crossover procedure, device comparison, female, human, injury, injury severity, major clinical study, male, manikin, outcome assessment, paramedical personnel, priority journal, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, tooth, tooth injury}
}

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@misc{fan_m.-c._early_2016,
	title = {Early {Enteral} {Combined} with {Parenteral} {Nutrition} {Treatment} for {Severe} {Traumatic} {Brain} {Injury}: {Effects} on {Immune} {Function}, {Nutritional} {Status} and {Outcomes}},
	url = {http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/722893/description#description},
	abstract = {Objective To compare the conjoint effect of enteral nutrition (EN) and parenteral nutrition (PN) with single EN or PN on immune function, nutritional status, complications and clinical outcomes of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (STBI). Methods A prospective randomized control trial was carried out from January 2009 to May 2012 in Neurological Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Patients of STBI who met the enrolment criteria (Glasgow Coma Scale score 6{\textasciitilde}8; Nutritional Risk Screening {\textgreater} 3) were randomly divided into 3 groups and were administrated EN, PN or EN + PN treatments respectively. The indexes of nutritional status, immune function, complications and clinical outcomes were examined and compared statistically. Results There were 120 patients enrolled in the study, with 40 pationts in each group. In EN+PN group, T lymthocyte subsets CD3+\%, CD4+\%, ratio of CD3+/CD25+, ratio of CD4+/CD8+, the plasma levels of IgA, IgM, and IgG at 20 days after nutritional treatment were significantly increased compared to the baseline(t=4.32-30.00, P{\textless}0.01), and they were significantly higher than those of PN group (t=2.44-14.70; P{\textless}0.05, or P{\textless}0.01) with exception of CD4+/CD8+, higher than those of EN group (t=2.49-13.31, P{\textless}0.05, or P{\textless}0.01) with exceptions of CD3+/CD25+, CD4+/CD8+, IgG and IgM. For the nutritional status, the serum total protein, albumin, prealbumin and hemoglobin were significantly higher in the EN (t=5.87-11.91; P{\textless}0.01) and EN+PN groups (t=6.12-13.12; P{\textless}0.01) than those in PN group after nutrition treatment. The serum prealbumin was higher in EN+PN group than that in EN group (t=2.08; P{\textless}0.05). Compared to the PN group, the complication occurrence rates of EN+PN group were significantly lower in stress ulcer (22.5\% vs. 47.5\%; chi2= 8.24, P{\textless}0.01), intracranial infection (12.5\% vs 32.5\%;chi2= 6.88, P{\textless}0.01) and pyemia (25.0\% vs. 47.5\%; chi2= 6.57, P{\textless}0.05). Compared to the EN group, the complication occurrence rates of EN+PN group were significantly lower in aspirated pneumonia (27.5\% vs. 50.0\%; chi2= 6.39, P{\textless}0.05), hypoproteinemia (17.5\% vs. 55.0\%; chi2= 18.26, P{\textless}0.01) and diarrhea (20.0\% vs. 60.0\%; chi2 = 20.00, P{\textless}0.01). The EN+PN group also had significant less length of stay in NICU (t=2.51, 4.82; P{\textless}0.05, P{\textless}0.01), number of patients receiving assisted mechanical ventilation (chi2= 6.08, 12.88; P{\textless}0.05, P{\textless}0.01) and its durations (t=3.41, 9.08; P{\textless}0.05, P{\textless}0.01), and the death rate (chi2=7.50, 16.37; P{\textless}0.05, P{\textless}0.01) than those of EN or PN group. Conclusion Early EN+PN treatment could promote the recovery of the immune function, enhance nutritional status, decrease complications and improve the clinical outcomes in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Copyright © 2016 Chinese Academy Medical Sciences},
	journal = {Chinese Medical Sciences Journal},
	author = {{Fan M.-C.} and {Wang Q.-L.} and {Fang W.} and {Jiang Y.-X.} and {Li L.-D.} and {Sun P.} and {Wang Z.-H.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*enteric feeding, *nutritional status, *parenteral nutrition, *traumatic brain injury, CD25+ T lymphocyte, CD3 CD25 ratio, CD3 antigen, CD3 antigen/ec [Endogenous Compound], CD3+ T lymphocyte, CD4 CD8 ratio, CD4 antigen, CD4 antigen/ec [Endogenous Compound], CD4+ T lymphocyte, CD8 antigen/ec [Endogenous Compound], adolescent, adult, albumin, albumin/ec [Endogenous Compound], article, artificial ventilation, brain infection, clinical outcome, complication, complication/co [Complication], controlled study, diarrhea, endogenous compound, female, gene expression, hemoglobin, hemoglobin/ec [Endogenous Compound], human, human tissue, hypoproteinemia, immune system, immunoglobulin A, immunoglobulin A/ec [Endogenous Compound], immunoglobulin G, immunoglobulin G/ec [Endogenous Compound], immunoglobulin M, immunoglobulin M/ec [Endogenous Compound], immunoglobulin blood level, infection, injury severity, interleukin 2 receptor alpha/ec [Endogenous Compound], length of stay, lymphocyte count, major clinical study, male, mortality rate, neurological intensive care unit, nutritional status, plasma, pneumonia, prealbumin, prealbumin/ec [Endogenous Compound], prospective study, protein, protein/ec [Endogenous Compound], randomized controlled trial, remission, skull, stress ulcer}
}

@article{puigdellivol-sanchez_pythagoras_2016,
	title = {Pythagoras and {Cosines}: {The} skin-dural sac distance and optimal angles in paramedian spinal anesthesia},
	volume = {29},
	issn = {0897-3806},
	shorttitle = {Pythagoras and {Cosines}},
	doi = {10.1002/ca.22792},
	abstract = {The classical recommendation for paramedian approaches is needle insertion 1-2 cm paramedian and an angle of 10°-15° medial-cephalad to the plane of the back, but contact with vertebrae is frequent. A mathematical approach to individualizing punctures is proposed on the basis of skin-dural sac distance (d): Optimal angle ∼ inverse cosine [d/ √(1+d{\textasciicircum}2) ] and the distance covered by the needle ∼ √(1+d{\textasciicircum}2) for 1 cm paramedian punctures. The inferred angles were compared to optimal angles leading to the central dorsal part of the dural sac from 1 to 2 cm paramedian, measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in seven cases and in a short stature volunteer (1.58 m, Body Mass Index (BMI) 23.2), to study supine and fetal positions using both closed MR and ultrasound. The average (d) decreased rostrally [6.8 cm (L4-L5)-4.3 cm (T11-T12)] while the mean optimal incidence angles increased [8.3°-16.5° (L4-L5) to 12.7°-24.1° (T11-T12) at 1-2 cm paramedian, respectively] and coincided with the estimated angles with a correlation coefficient = 0.98. In the volunteer, the optimal lateromedial angles increased from 14.4° to 26.7° (L3-L4) to 17.1°-30.3° (T11-T12) for a (d) = 3.7 cm (L3-L4)-3.1 cm (T11-T12) and increased ≤3.7° and ≤5.1° at 1 and 2 cm paramedian, respectively, in fetal positions in MR. Ultrasound yielded comparable figures. The range of possible angles for dural punctures is wider at 1 cm paramedian in lower approaches in lateral decubitus [from 3.6° at T12L1 (12.2°-15.8°) to 9° at L3L4 (8.8°-18.7°)]. The classically recommended angles of 10°-15° differ from the optimal angles, particularly in small patients, suggesting the need for ultrasound guidance or for inferring angles prior to spinal anesthesia. Clin. Anat. 29:1046-1052, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.},
	language = {ENG},
	number = {8},
	journal = {Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)},
	author = {Puigdellívol-Sánchez, Anna and Reina, Miguel A. and Sala-Blanch, Xavier and Pomés-Talló, Jaume and Prats-Galino, Alberto},
	year = {2016},
	pmid = {27598547},
	keywords = {Article, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, adverse effects of needles, paramedian spinal anesthesia},
	pages = {1046--1052},
}

@article{palacio_vaginal_2016,
	title = {Vaginal progesterone as maintenance treatment after an episode of preterm labour ({PROMISE}) study: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial},
	volume = {123},
	issn = {1471-0528},
	shorttitle = {Vaginal progesterone as maintenance treatment after an episode of preterm labour ({PROMISE}) study},
	doi = {10.1111/1471-0528.13956},
	abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether maintenance treatment with vaginal progesterone after an arrested preterm labour reduces the incidence of preterm delivery.
DESIGN: Multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
SETTING: Twelve tertiary care centres in Spain.
POPULATION: A total of 265 women with singleton pregnancy, preterm labour successfully arrested with tocolytic treatment, and cervical length of {\textless}25 mm.
METHODS: Randomisation was stratified by gestational age (from 24.0 to {\textless}31.0 weeks of gestation and from 31.0 to {\textless}34.0 weeks of gestation) and centre. Patients were randomly assigned, in a 1 : 1 ratio, to either daily vaginal capsules of 200 mg progesterone or placebo until delivery or 36.6 weeks of gestation, whichever occurred first.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcome was delivery before 34.0 and 37.0 weeks of gestation. Secondary outcomes were discharge-to-delivery time, readmissions because of preterm labour, emergency service use, and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
RESULTS: From June 2008 through June 2012, 1419 women were screened: 472 met the inclusion criteria and 265 were randomised. The final analysis included 258 women: 126 in the progesterone group and 132 in the placebo group. There were no significant differences between the progesterone and placebo groups in terms of delivery at {\textless}34 weeks of gestation [9/126 (7.1\%) versus 10/132 (7.6\%), P = 0.91] or {\textless}37 weeks of gestation [36/126 (28.6\%) versus 29/132 (22.0\%), P = 0.22]. There were no differences observed between groups when considering the two strata of gestational age at inclusion.
CONCLUSIONS: A maintenance treatment of 200 mg of daily vaginal progesterone capsules in women discharged home after an episode of arrested preterm labour did not significantly reduce the rate of preterm delivery.
TWEETABLE ABSTRACT: Maintenance progesterone in 258 women after arrested PTL showed no benefit.},
	language = {ENG},
	number = {12},
	journal = {BJOG: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology},
	author = {Palacio, M. and Cobo, T. and Antolín, E. and Ramirez, M. and Cabrera, F. and Mozo de Rosales, F. and Bartha, J. L. and Juan, M. and Martí, A. and Oros, D. and Rodríguez, À and Scazzocchio, E. and Olivares, J. M. and Varea, S. and Ríos, J. and Gratacós, E. and {PROMISE Collaborative Group}},
	year = {2016},
	pmid = {27028759},
	keywords = {Article, Maintenance treatment, preterm labour, progesterone},
	pages = {1990--1999},
}

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@misc{bateman_s.t._early_2016,
	title = {Early high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in pediatric acute respiratory failure: {A} propensity score analysis},
	url = {http://www.atsjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1164/rccm.201507-1381OC},
	abstract = {Rationale: The use of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) for acute respiratory failure in children is prevalent despite the lack of efficacy data. Objectives: To compare the outcomes of patients with acute respiratory failure managed with HFOV within 24-48 hours of endotracheal intubation with those receiving conventional mechanical ventilation (CMV) and/or late HFOV. Methods: This is a secondary analysis of data from the RESTORE (Randomized Evaluation of Sedation Titration for Respiratory Failure) study, a prospective cluster randomized clinical trial conducted between 2009 and 2013 in 31 U.S. pediatric intensive care units. Propensity score analysis, including degree of hypoxia in the model, compared the duration of mechanical ventilation and mortality of patients treated with early HFOV matched with those treated with CMV/late HFOV. Measurements and Main Results: Among 2,449 subjects enrolled in RESTORE, 353 patients (14\%) were ever supported on HFOV, of which 210 (59\%) had HFOV initiated within 24-48 hours of intubation. The propensity score model predicting the probability of receiving early HFOV included 1,064 patients (181 early HFOV vs. 883 CMV/late HFOV) with significant hypoxia (oxygenation index {\textgreater}8). The degree of hypoxia was the most significant contributor to the propensity score model. After adjusting for risk category, early HFOV use was associated with a longer duration of mechanical ventilation (hazard ratio, 0.75; 95\% confidence interval, 0.64-0.89; P = 0.001) but not with mortality (odds ratio, 1.28; 95\% confidence interval, 0.92-1.79; P = 0.15) compared with CMV/late HFOV. Conclusions: In adjusted models including important oxygenation variables, early HFOV was associated with a longer duration of mechanical ventilation. These analyses make supporting the current approach to HFOV less convincing.},
	journal = {American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine},
	author = {{Bateman S.T.} and {Borasino S.} and {Asaro L.A.} and {Cheifetz I.M.} and {Diane S.} and {Wypij D.} and {Curley M.A.Q.}},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {*acute respiratory failure, *acute respiratory failure/th [Therapy], *adult respiratory distress syndrome, *childhood disease/th [Therapy], *early intervention, *high frequency ventilation, *oxygenation, *propensity score, Child, adolescent, article, clinical trial, confidence interval, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, endotracheal intubation, female, hazard ratio, human, hypoxia, infant, intermethod comparison, intubation, major clinical study, male, mortality, newborn, odds ratio, outcome assessment, pediatric intensive care unit, priority journal, probability, propensity score, randomized controlled trial, randomized controlled trial (topic), secondary analysis, sedation, statistical model, titrimetry, treatment duration}
}

@article{fernandez_de_gamarra_antidotes_2016,
	title = {Antidotes network: is it possible to connect stocks between centers?},
	volume = {54},
	shorttitle = {Antidotes network},
	journal = {Clinical Toxicology},
	author = {Fernandez De Gamarra, Edurne and Aguilar, Raquel and Broto, Antoni and Garcia-Pelaez, Milagros and Martinez, Lidia and Nogue, Santiago},
	year = {2016},
	keywords = {Article},
	pages = {387--388},
}

@article{perez_de_la_ossa_access_2016,
	title = {Access to {Endovascular} {Treatment} in {Remote} {Areas}: {Analysis} of the {Reperfusion} {Treatment} {Registry} of {Catalonia}},
	volume = {47},
	issn = {1524-4628},
	shorttitle = {Access to {Endovascular} {Treatment} in {Remote} {Areas}},
	doi = {10.1161/STROKEAHA.116.013069},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Since demonstration of the benefit of endovascular treatment (EVT) in acute ischemic stroke patients with proximal arterial occlusion, stroke care systems need to be reorganized to deliver EVT in a timely and equitable way. We analyzed differences in the access to EVT by geographical areas in Catalonia, a territory with a highly decentralized stroke model.
METHODS: We studied 965 patients treated with EVT from a prospective multicenter population-based registry of stroke patients treated with reperfusion therapies in Catalonia, Spain (SONIIA). Three different areas were defined: (A) health areas primarily covered by Comprehensive Stroke Centers, (B) areas primarily covered by local stroke centers located less than hour away from a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and (C) areas primarily covered by local stroke centers located more than hour away from a Comprehensive Stroke Center. We compared the number of EVT×100 000 inhabitants/year and time from stroke onset to groin puncture between groups.
RESULTS: Baseline characteristics were similar between groups. Throughout the study period, there were significant differences in the population rates of EVT across geographical areas. EVT rates by 100 000 in 2015 were 10.5 in A area, 3.7 in B, and 2.7 in C. Time from symptom onset to groin puncture was 82 minutes longer in group B (312 minutes [245-435]) and 120 minutes longer in group C (350 minutes [284-408]) compared with group A (230 minutes [160-407]; P{\textless}0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Accessibility to EVT from remote areas is hampered by lower rate and longer time to treatment compared with areas covered directly by Comprehensive Stroke Centers.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {5},
	journal = {Stroke; a Journal of Cerebral Circulation},
	author = {Pérez de la Ossa, Natalia and Abilleira, Sònia and Dorado, Laura and Urra, Xabier and Ribó, Marc and Cardona, Pere and Giralt, Eva and Martí-Fàbregas, Joan and Purroy, Francisco and Serena, Joaquín and Cánovas, David and Garcés, Moisés and Krupinski, Jurek and Pellisé, Anna and Saura, Júlia and Molina, Carlos and Dávalos, Antoni and Gallofré, Miquel and {Catalan Stroke Code and Reperfusion Consortium}},
	year = {2016},
	pmid = {27032445},
	keywords = {Article, acute stroke, endovascular treatment, population rate, stroke care systems},
	pages = {1381--1384},
}

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@article{gherardi_enhanced_2015,
	title = {Enhanced precipitation variability decreases grass- and increases shrub-productivity},
	volume = {112},
	url = {www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1073/pnas.1506433112},
	abstract = {Although projections of precipitation change indicate increases in variability, most studies of impacts of climate change on ecosystems focused on effects of changes in amount of precipitation, overlooking precipitation variability effects, especially at the interannual scale. Here, we present results from a 6-y field experiment, where we applied sequences of wet and dry years, increasing interannual precipitation coefficient of variation while maintaining a precipitation amount constant. Increased precipitation variability significantly reduced ecosystem primary production. Dominant plantfunctional types showed opposite responses: perennial-grass productivity decreased by 81\%, whereas shrub productivity increased by 67\%. This pattern was explained by different nonlinear responses to precipitation. Grass productivity presented a saturating response to precipitation where dry years had a larger negative effect than the positive effects of wet years. In contrast, shrubs showed an increasing response to precipitation that resulted in an increase in average productivity with increasing precipitation variability. In addition, the effects of precipitation variation increased through time. We argue that the differential responses of grasses and shrubs to precipitation variability and the amplification of this phenomenon through time result from contrasting root distributions of grasses and shrubs and competitive interactions among plant types, confirmed by structural equation analysis. Under drought conditions, grasses reduce their abundance and their ability to absorb water that then is transferred to deep soil layers that are exclusively explored by shrubs. Our work addresses an understudied dimension of climate change that might lead to widespread shrub encroachment reducing the provisioning of ecosystem services to society.},
	number = {41},
	journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences},
	author = {Gherardi, Laureano A. and Sala, Osvaldo E.},
	year = {2015},
	keywords = {ANPP, LTER, article, interannual variability, journal, nonlinear response, plant-functional types, precipitation},
	pages = {12735--12740. www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1073/pnas.1506433112}
}

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@misc{plambech_m.z._dexmedetomidine_2015,
	title = {Dexmedetomidine in the pediatric population: {A} review},
	url = {http://www.minervamedica.it/en/getpdf/sbNvoPlJhvv6bbyfsqY76tEZcB64PRPRZhQ7XFLHe60Q6OIPvcRxmU6QbTTdsDC59xcyai%252BPQuY95g446wPjIA%253D%253D/R02Y2015N03A0320.pdf},
	abstract = {Dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 agonist approved only for sedation in adult intensive care patients, is increasingly used off-label in- and outside Europe in the pediatric setting for various indications such as to prevent agitation, as premedication in the form of intranasal, buccal and oral solution, as adjunct for elective surgery, as sedative for magnetic resonance imaging, as intraoperative analgesia, for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, and as adjuvant to ropi- and bupivacaine for nerve blocks. Dexmedetomidine is also used intravenously at different intensive care units with the purpose of sedation of children. In this paper, we assess 51 minor trials in the form of 44 randomized controlled trials and 7 prospective observational studies in an attempt to update the available evidence on dexmedetomidine use in pediatrics. Furthermore, we discuss its potential indications, benefits and adverse effects. However, it is important to state that much of the existing evidence favoring dexmedetomidine in children is either extrapolated from adult studies or based on small randomized controlled trials and observational studies with their inherent methodological shortcomings and confounding factors. Based on the best current evidence dexmedetomidine is found suitable and safe for various indications. However, in order to discover its full potential, indications, dosing and safety profile for various ages and procedures, it should urgently be examined by conducting good quality pediatric trials. Finally, we provide the readers with guidance on how to apply and dose dexmedetomidine for pediatric sedation and for other indications. Copyright COPYRIGHT © 2015 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA.},
	journal = {Minerva Anestesiologica},
	author = {{Plambech M.Z.} and {Afshari A.}},
	year = {2015},
	keywords = {*anesthesia, *child, *deep sedation, *dexmedetomidine, *dexmedetomidine/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], *dexmedetomidine/ct [Clinical Trial], *dexmedetomidine/na [Intranasal Drug Administration], *human, *pediatrics, *population, Child, Europe, adjuvant, adolescent, adult, adverse drug reaction, agitation, agonist, analgesia, article, bupivacaine, cardiovascular effect, clinical protocol, elective surgery, extracorporeal lithotripsy, human, infant, intensive care, intensive care unit, intranasal drug administration, intraoperative analgesia, intraoperative period, meta analysis (topic), nerve block, newborn, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, observational study, patient, pediatrics, perioperative period, phase 1 clinical trial (topic), premedication, procedures, randomized controlled trial (topic), reading, safety, sedation, sedative agent, side effect/si [Side Effect], systematic review (topic)}
}

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@article{bianucci_shedding_2015,
	title = {Shedding new light on the 18th dynasty mummies of the royal architect {Kha} and his spouse merit},
	volume = {10},
	issn = {1932-6203},
	url = {http://www.embase.com/search/results?subaction=viewrecord&from=export&id=L606006429},
	abstract = {The mummies of Kha and his wife Merit were found intact in an undisturbed tomb in western Thebes near the ancient workers' village of Deir el-Medina. Previous MDCT (this abbreviation needs spelling out) investigations showed that the bodies of Kha and Merit did not undergo classical royal 18th Dynasty artificial mummification, which included removal of the internal organs. It was, therefore, concluded that the retention of the viscera in the body, combined with an absence of canopic jars in the burial chamber, meant the couple underwent a short and shoddy funerary procedure, despite their relative wealth at death. Nevertheless, all internal organs - brain, ocular bulbs/ocular nerves, thoracic and abdominal organs - showed a very good state of preservation, which contradicts the previous interpretation above. In order to better understand the type of mummification used to embalm these bodies, both wrapped mummies were reinvestigated using new generation X-ray imaging and chemical microanalyses Here we provide evidence that both individuals underwent a relatively high quality of mummification, fundamentally contradicting previous understanding. Elucidated "recipes", whose components had anti-bacterial and anti-insecticidal properties, were used to treat their bodies. The time and effort undoubtedly employed to embalm both Kha and Merit and the use of imported costly resins, notably Pistacia, do not support the previously held view that the two individuals were poorly mummified. Despite a lack of evisceration, the approach clearly allowed their in situ preservation as well as affording a fairly successful mummification.},
	number = {7},
	journal = {PLoS ONE},
	author = {Bianucci, R. and Habicht, M.E. and Buckley, S. and Fletcher, J. and Seiler, R. and Öhrström, L.M. and Vassilika, E. and Böni, T. and Rühli, F.J.},
	year = {2015},
	keywords = {Egyptian, X ray microanalysis, archeology, architect, article, autopsy, chemical analysis, computer assisted tomography, dentition, desiccation, human, image reconstruction, mass fragmentography, organ preservation, osteolysis, paleopathology, posthumous care, radiography, social status}
}

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@article{
 title = {Distributing recognition in computational paralinguistics},
 type = {article},
 year = {2014},
 keywords = {article,journal},
 pages = {406-417},
 volume = {5},
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 abstract = {In this paper, we propose and evaluate a distributed system for multiple Computational Paralinguistics tasks in a client-server architecture. The client side deals with feature extraction, compression, and bit-stream formatting, while the server side performs the reverse process, plus model training, and classification. The proposed architecture favors large-scale data collection and continuous model updating, personal information protection, and transmission bandwidth optimization. In order to preliminarily investigate the feasibility and reliability of the proposed system, we focus on the trade-off between transmission bandwidth and recognition accuracy. We conduct large-scale evaluations of some key functions, namely, feature compression/decompression, model training and classification, on five common paralinguistic tasks related to emotion, intoxication, pathology, age and gender. We show that, for most tasks, with compression ratios up to 40 (bandwidth savings up to 97.5 percent), the recognition accuracies are very close to the baselines. Our results encourage future exploitation of the system proposed in this paper, and demonstrate that we are not far from the creation of robust distributed multi-task paralinguistic recognition systems which can be applied to a myriad of everyday life scenarios.},
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@article{templeton_high-resolution_2014,
	title = {High-resolution characterization of a semiarid watershed: {Implications} on evapotranspiration estimates},
	volume = {509},
	abstract = {The North American monsoon (NAM) contributes roughly half of the annual precipitation in the Chihuahuan Desert from July to September. Relatively frequent, intense storms increase soil moisture and lead to ephemeral runoff. Quantifying these processes, however, is difficult due to the sparse nature of existing observations. This study presents results from a dense network of rain gauges, soil probes, channel flumes, and an eddy covariance tower in a small watershed of the Jornada Experimental Range. Using this network, the temporal and spatial variability of soil moisture conditions and channel runoff were assessed from June 2010 to September 2011. In addition, tower measurements were used to quantify the seasonal, monthly and event-scale changes in land�atmosphere states and fluxes. Results from this study indicate a strong seasonality in water and energy fluxes, with a reduction in the Bowen ratio (B) from winter (B = 14) to summer (B = 3.3). This reduction was tied to higher shallow soil moisture (�) availability during the summer (� = 0.040 m3/m3) as compared to winter (� = 0.004 m3/m3). Four consecutive rainfall�runoff events during the NAM were used to quantify the soil moisture and channel runoff responses and how water availability impacted land�atmosphere fluxes. The network also allowed comparisons of several approaches to estimate evapotranspiration (ET). Using a water balance residual approach, a more accurate ET estimate was obtained when distributed measurements were used, as opposed to single site measurements at the tower. In addition, the spatially-varied soil moisture data yielded a more reasonable daily relation between ET and �, an important parameterization in many hydrologic models. These analyses illustrate the value of high-resolution sampling in small watersheds to characterize hydrologic processes. � 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved},
	journal = {Journal of Hydrology},
	author = {Templeton, Ryan C. and Vivoni, Enrique R. and M�ndez-Barroso, Luis A. and Pierini, Nicole A. and Anderson, Cody A. and Rango, Albert and Laliberte, Andrea S. and Scott, Russell L.},
	year = {2014},
	keywords = {LTER, North American monsoon, UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, article, eddy covariance tower, environmental sensor network, evaptranspiration, journal, mixed shrubland, soil moisture, watershed hydrology},
	pages = {306--319}
}

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@article{
 title = {The effects of expert musical training on the perception of emotions in Bach’s Sonata for Unaccompanied Violin No. 1 in G Minor (BWV 1001).},
 type = {article},
 year = {2014},
 keywords = {article,journal},
 pages = {35-57},
 volume = {24},
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 abstract = {: The focus of this article is the relationship between musical emotion, as expressed by the composer and perceived by the listener, and the structural features of a work of art-music. First, we analyzed a work by J. S. Bach for solo violin (Sonata for Unaccompanied Violin, No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001), from the standpoint of how its structural features were associated with the expression of different emotional categories from the perspective of the composer and through the eyes and ears of the music analyst. We then constructed 2 empirical experiments to test whether contemporary listeners could identify the same emotions identified by the analysis, targeted at 2 groups of subjects: relatively inexperienced popular music students; and musicians, composers, and music academics (including some of the world's leading Bach scholars). Our results suggest that-emotional attributions by low-level experts are led by surface acoustic features; those by high-expert listeners are led by both acoustic and formal features; that this applied much more to the emotions of Sadness and Tenderness rather than to Anger or Fear; and that despite the common confusion between Anger and Fear in real life, listeners were capable of differentiating these emotions in the music supporting analytical findings in the score., (C) 2014 by the American Psychological Association},
 bibtype = {article},
 author = {Spitzer, Michael and Coutinho, Eduardo},
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 number = {1}
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@article{gillies_wind_2014,
	title = {Wind speed and sediment transport recovery in the lee of a vegetated and denuded nebkha within a nebkha dune field},
	volume = {12},
	abstract = {Field observations of scaled wind speed and sand transport recovery in the lee of a nebka within a field of nebkhas and then subsequently for the nebkha denuded of its vegetation cover were collected. The measurements of wind speed at 0.4 times the element height indicate that for both conditions wind speed recovery in the lee is exponential. The porous vegetation cover influences the rate of this recovery being more gradual for the vegetated form. The return to equilibrium wind speed occurs in both cases at approximately eight element heights. For either case the recovery of shear stress and the return to a constant value occurs much closer to the bluff body form than has been described for porous fences. The recovery of sand transport in the lee appears to be more rapid for the un-vegetated condition, which corresponds to the observed faster rate of wind speed increase. The observations did not show a continual increase in saltation flux with increasing downwind distance due to the increasing shear stress downwind and the increase that may be expected due to the fetch effect. The change in saltation flux with downwind distance was controlled by the sediment supply, which diminished with downwind distance. The interaction of a changing shear stress and the zone of influence created by the wind as it interacts with the roughness dimensions, along with the distribution of sediment available for transport bring increased complexity to modeling sand flux for this type of environment over different temporal scales. � 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.},
	journal = {Aeolian Research},
	author = {Gillies, John A. and Nield, Joanna M. and Nickling, William G.},
	year = {2014},
	keywords = {aeolian, article, journal, nebkha, recovery of wind, sediment transport, transport in obstacle lee},
	pages = {135--141}
}

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@misc{humbert_m._omalizumab_2014,
	title = {Omalizumab in {Asthma}: {An} {Update} on {Recent} {Developments}},
	url = {http://www.elsevier.com/journals/the-journal-of-allergy-and-clinical-immunology-in-practice/2213-2198},
	abstract = {IgE is central to the pathophysiology of allergic asthma. Omalizumab, a humanized anti-IgE mAb, specifically binds free IgE and interrupts the allergic cascade by preventing binding of IgE with its high-affinity FcepsilonRI receptors on mast cells, antigen-presenting cells, and other inflammatory cells. The clinical efficacy of omalizumab has been well documented in a number of clinical trials that involve adults, adolescents, and children with moderate-to-severe and severe allergic asthma. In these studies, omalizumab reduced exacerbations, asthma symptoms, inhaled corticosteroid and rescue medication use, and improved quality of life relative to placebo or best standard of care. Similar benefits have been reported in observational studies in "real-world" populations of patients. Results from recent pooled data from randomized clinical trials and from a large prospective cohort study provide reassurance about the long-term safety of omalizumab. Omalizumab dosing is individualized according to body weight and serum-IgE level, and recent adjustments to the dosing algorithm in Europe have enabled more patients to be eligible for treatment. Ongoing and future research is investigating the optimal duration of therapy, accurate predictors of response to treatment, and efficacy in nonatopic asthma as well as other IgE-mediated conditions. Copyright © 2014 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma \& Immunology.},
	journal = {Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice},
	author = {{Humbert M.} and {Busse W.} and {Hanania N.A.} and {Lowe P.J.} and {Canvin J.} and {Erpenbeck V.J.} and {Holgate S.}},
	year = {2014},
	keywords = {*allergic asthma, *allergic asthma/dm [Disease Management], *allergic asthma/dt [Drug Therapy], *asthma, *immunoglobulin E antibody, *omalizumab, *omalizumab/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], *omalizumab/ct [Clinical Trial], *omalizumab/dt [Drug Therapy], *omalizumab/pd [Pharmacology], *omalizumab/pe [Pharmacoeconomics], *omalizumab/sc [Subcutaneous Drug Administration], Child, Europe, adolescent, adult, algorithm, allergic asthma/dt [Drug Therapy], anaphylaxis/si [Side Effect], antigen presenting cell, arterial thromboembolism/si [Side Effect], article, beta 2 adrenergic receptor stimulating agent/dt [Drug Therapy], body weight, clinical trial (topic), cohort analysis, corticosteroid, corticosteroid/dt [Drug Therapy], corticosteroid/ih [Inhalational Drug Administration], corticosteroid/po [Oral Drug Administration], cost effectiveness analysis, disease exacerbation, drug cost, drug effect, drug efficacy, drug mechanism, drug safety, drug therapy, drug use, headache/si [Side Effect], health care quality, health care utilization, hospitalization, human, immunoglobulin E, immunoglobulin E/ec [Endogenous Compound], immunoglobulin blood level, inflammatory cell, long acting beta2 adrenoceptor agonist/dt [Drug Therapy], long term care, malignant neoplastic disease/si [Side Effect], mast cell, nose polyp/dt [Drug Therapy], observational study, pathophysiology, patient, patient monitoring, placebo, population, pregnancy outcome, quality of life, reassurance, receptor, respiratory tract inflammation, rhinopharyngitis/si [Side Effect], safety, serum, serum sickness/si [Side Effect], sinusitis/si [Side Effect], symptom, thrombocytopenia/si [Side Effect], treatment duration, treatment response, unclassified drug, upper respiratory tract infection/si [Side Effect], urticaria/si [Side Effect]}
}

@article{laundre_landscape_2014,
	title = {The landscape of fear: the missing link to understand top-down and bottom-up controls of prey abundance?},
	volume = {95},
	abstract = {Identifying factors that may be responsible for regulating the size of animal populations is a cornerstone in understanding population ecology. The main factors that are thought to influence population size are either resources (bottom-up), or predation (topdown), or interspecific competition (parallel). However, there are highly variable and often contradictory results regarding their relative strengths and influence. These varied results are often interpreted as indicating "shifting control" among the three main factors, or a complex, nonlinear relationship among environmental variables, resource availability, predation, and competition. We argue here that there is a "missing link" in our understanding of predator-prey dynamics. We explore whether the landscape-of-fear model can help us clarify the inconsistencies and increase our understanding of the roles, extent, and possible interactions of top-down, bottom-up, and parallel factors on prey population abundance. We propose two main predictions derived from the landscape-of-fear model: (1) for a single species, we suggest that as the makeup of the landscape of fear changes from relatively safe to relatively risky, bottom-up impacts switch from strong to weak as top-down impacts go from weak to strong; (2) for two or more species, interspecific competitive interactions produce various combinations of bottom-up, top-down, and parallel impacts depending on the dominant competing species and whether the landscapes of fear are shared or distinctive among competing species. We contend that these predictions could successfully explain many of the complex and contradictory results of current research. We test some of these predictions based on long-term data for small mammals from the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States. and Mexico. We conclude that the landscape-of-fear model does provide reasonable explanations for many of the reported studies and should be tested further to better understand the effects of bottom-up, top-down, and parallel factors on population dynamics.},
	number = {5},
	journal = {Ecology},
	author = {Laundré, John W. and Hernandez, Lucina and Medina, Perla López and Campanella, Andrea and López-Portillo, Jorge and Gonz�lez-Romero, Alberto and Grajales-Tam, Karina M. and Burke, Anna M. and Gronemeyer, Peg and Browning, Dawn M.},
	year = {2014},
	keywords = {Chihuahuan Desert, LTER, Mapimi Biosphere Reserve, Merriami kangaroo rat, Dipodomys merriami, United States and Mexico, article, bottom-up control, fox abundance, journal, landscape of fear, parallel control effects, population density, predation risk, species conservation and management, top-down control},
	pages = {1141--1152}
}

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@article{ true_teamwork_2014,
  title = {Teamwork and delegation in medical homes: {Primary} care staff perspectives in the {Veterans} {Health} {Administration}},
  volume = {29},
  issn = {08848734 (ISSN)},
  url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84905102640&partnerID=40&md5=dba4078a9f04069c377c0d4f801bb820},
  doi = {10.1007/s11606-013-2666-z},
  abstract = {BACKGROUND: The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) relies on a team approach to patient care. For organizations engaged in transitioning to a PCMH model, identifying and providing the resources needed to promote team functioning is essential. OBJECTIVE: To describe team-level resources required to support PCMH team functioning within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and provide insight into how the presence or absence of these resources facilitates or impedes within-team delegation. DESIGN: Semi-structured interviews with members of pilot teams engaged in PCMH implementation in 77 primary care clinics serving over 300,000 patients across two VHA regions covering the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest United States. PARTICIPANTS: A purposive sample of 101 core members of pilot teams, including 32 primary care providers, 42 registered nurse care managers, 15 clinical associates, and 12 clerical associates. APPROACH: Investigators from two evaluation sites interviewed frontline primary care staff separately, and then collaborated on joint analysis of parallel data to develop a broad, comprehensive understanding of global themes impacting team functioning and within-team delegation. KEY RESULTS: We describe four themes key to understanding how resources at the team level supported ability of primary care staff to work as effective, engaged teams. Team-based task delegation was facilitated by demarcated boundaries and collective identity; shared goals and sense of purpose; mature and open communication characterized by psychological safety; and ongoing, intentional role negotiation. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide a framework for organizations to identify assets already in place to support team functioning, as well as areas in need of improvement. For teams struggling to make practice changes, our results indicate key areas where they may benefit from future support. In addition, this research sheds light on how variation in medical home implementation and outcomes may be associated with variation in team-based task delegation. © 2013 Society of General Internal Medicine.},
  language = {English},
  number = {SUPPL. 2},
  journal = {Journal of General Internal Medicine},
  author = {True, G. and Stewart, G.L. and Lampman, M. and Pelak, M. and Solimeo, S.L.},
  year = {2014},
  keywords = {Article, Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Personnel, Humans, Patient Care Team, Patient-centered care, Personnel Delegation, Pilot Projects, Primary health care, Teams, United States, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran's health, Veterans health, government, health care personnel, health personnel attitude, home care, hospital, human, implementation, major clinical study, medical staff, nurse manager, organization and management, patient care, patient-centered medical home, personnel management, pilot study, primary care, procedures, professional delegation, purposive sample, qualitative evaluation, semi structured interview, teamwork},
  pages = {S632--S639}
}

@article{briske_savorys_2014,
	title = {Savory’s unsubstantiated claims should not be confused with multipaddock grazing},
	volume = {36},
	abstract = {Letters to the Editor: The sole objective of our critique of Mr Savory’s TED video published in Rangelands1 was to “fact check” a portion of the extraordinary claims that he had made relative to sciencebased information. It is incumbent upon a professional discipline to evaluate the relevant evidence and potential viability of proposed management strategies and policies. Regrettably, Richard Teague’s response does not address any of Mr Savory’s claims that we addressed in our critique—not all global rangelands are degraded, rangelands have a limited capacity to store carbon, and intensive rotational grazing is not necessary to prevent rangelands from degrading. Here we reiterate these last two points of our initial critique, then address the concerns presented by Teague, and conclude with comments regarding the future direction of grazing systems research.},
	number = {1},
	journal = {Rangelands},
	author = {Briske, David D. and Bestelmeyer, Brandon T. and Brown, Joel R.},
	year = {2014},
	keywords = {Savory Method, Teague response, article, climate change, desertification, journal, planned grazing},
	pages = {39--42}
}

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@article{raffin_wastewater_2013,
	title = {Wastewater polishing using membrane technology: {A} review of existing installations},
	volume = {34},
	issn = {09593330 (ISSN)},
	url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84875944600&doi=10.1080%2f09593330.2012.710385&partnerID=40&md5=10a7f301064dee91572efe2c19615a82},
	doi = {10.1080/09593330.2012.710385},
	abstract = {The use of membrane technology for municipal wastewater reuse is growing in importance worldwide as water becomes increasingly scarce. A review of nine membrane technology-based water reuse plants from across the world has been conducted to provide an insight into the trends in design and operation of these plants, and elucidate the impact of key water quality and other determinants. Data reveal a number of common elements, such as the design flux for the reverse osmosis membrane, as well as a number of other trends. The microfiltration/ ultrafiltration (MF/UF) backwash interval appears to correlate better with feed water temperature than turbidity or total suspended solids, whereas chemical cleaning requirements are more dependent on plant operating parameters and water quality. There is some indication that the MF/UF pore size influences the filtrate turbidity (and silt density index) and so downstream reverse osmosis fouling and cleaning. Finally, specific energy demand (SED) values vary widely, from 0.8 to 2.3 kWh m-3 permeate. Whilst the SED for the MF/UF process follows the flux, the overall energy demand shows no apparent dependence on the dissolved solids concentration or other feed water quality determinants. This range of energy demand amounts to 25-70\% of the energy demand for seawater desalination. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.},
	language = {English},
	number = {5},
	journal = {Environmental Technology (United Kingdom)},
	author = {Raffin, M. and Germain, E. and Judd, S.},
	year = {2013},
	keywords = {Case studies, Cleaning requirements, Desalination, Design and operations, Energy management, Equipment Design, Equipment Failure Analysis, Feed water temperatures, Membrane technology, Membranes, Membranes, Artificial, Municipal, Municipal wastewaters, Reuse, Reverse osmosis, Seawater, Seawater desalination, Technology Assessment, Biomedical, Total suspended solids, Turbidity, Ultrafiltration, Waste Water, Wastewater, Wastewater reclamation, Water Pollutants, Chemical, Water Purification, Water conservation, Water filtration, Water quality, Water supply, advanced technology, article, biofouling, cleaning, desalination, membrane, membrane technology, microfiltration, osmosis, phosphorus, reverse osmosis, suspended load, suspended particulate matter, turbidity, ultrafiltration, waste water management, waste water recycling, wastewater, water quality, water temperature},
	pages = {617--627}
}

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@article{griffiths_symptomatic_2013-2,
	title = {Symptomatic local anaesthetic toxicity and plasma ropivacaine concentrations after transversus abdominis plane block for {Caesarean} section},
	volume = {110},
	issn = {0007-0912},
	url = {http://www.embase.com/search/results?subaction=viewrecord&from=export&id=L369008108},
	doi = {10.1093/bja/aet015},
	abstract = {Background The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block involves injecting a large volume of local anaesthetic between the muscles of the abdominal wall. Plasma concentrations of ropivacaine after gynaecological laparotomy are potentially high enough to result in systemic toxicity, and there are pharmacokinetic reasons why pregnancy may increase susceptibility to local anaesthetic toxicity. Methods Adult female patients (n=30) undergoing elective Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia received bilateral ultrasound-guided TAP blocks after wound closure (2.5 mg kg-1 of ropivacaine diluted to 40 ml). Venous blood samples were collected at 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 min following the block. Blood samples were assayed for total and free ropivacaine concentrations. Patients were assessed for symptoms of local anaesthetic toxicity. Results The mean [standard deviation (sd)] peak total concentration of ropivacaine occurred at 30 min post-injection and was 1.82 (0.69) μg ml-1. The maximum detected concentration in any patient was 3.76 μg ml-1 (at 10 min post-injection). Three patients reported symptoms of mild neurotoxicity, and the mean (sd) peak levels were elevated in these patients, 2.70 (0.46) g ml-1. Conclusions TAP blocks can result in elevated plasma ropivacaine concentrations in patients undergoing Caesarean section, which may be associated with neurotoxicity. © 2013 The Author. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the British Journal of Anaesthesia. All rights reserved.},
	number = {6},
	journal = {British Journal of Anaesthesia},
	author = {Griffiths, J.D. and Le, N.V. and Grant, S. and Bjorksten, A. and Hebbard, P. and Royse, C.},
	year = {2013},
	keywords = {M-Turbo, Stimuplex, adult, anesthetic needle, article, blood analysis, bupivacaine, cefazolin, cesarean section, clinical article, controlled study, drug blood level, drug efficacy, female, fentanyl, human, naropin, neurotoxicity, oral paresthesia, oxycodone, paracetamol, parecoxib, perioperative period, priority journal, ropivacaine, slurred speech, spinal anesthesia, spinal needle, taste disorder, transversus abdominis plane block, ultrasound scanner, wound closure},
	pages = {996--1000}
}

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@misc{yancy_jr._w.s._efficacy_2013,
	title = {Efficacy and tolerability of treatments for chronic cough: {A} systematic review and meta-analysis},
	url = {http://journal.publications.chestnet.org/data/Journals/CHEST/928990/chest_144_6_1827.pdf},
	abstract = {Background: Understanding the comparative effectiveness of treatments for patients with unexplained or refractory cough is important to increase awareness of proven therapies and their potential adverse effects in this unique population. Methods: We performed a literature search for English-language studies published up to June 2012 that compared symptomatic therapies for chronic cough. Two investigators screened each abstract and full-text article for inclusion, abstracted data, and rated quality. Meta-analysis with random-effects models was used to summarize effects of treatments. Results: We identified 49 studies (3,067 patients) comprising 68 therapeutic comparisons. Of the studied agents, opioid and certain nonopioid and nonanesthetic antitussives had demonstrated efficacy for chronic cough in adults. Compared with placebo, effect sizes (standardized mean differences for cough severity and rate ratios for cough frequency) for opioids were 0.55 (95\% CI, 0.38-0.72; P {\textless} .0001) and 0.57 (95\% CI, 0.36-0.91; P = .0260), respectively. For dextromethorphan, effect sizes were 0.37 (95\% CI, 0.19-0.56; P = .0008) and 0.40 (95\% CI, 0.18-0.85; P = .0248), respectively. The overall strength of evidence was limited by inconsistency and imprecision of results and by small numbers of direct comparisons. Nonpharmacologic therapies and the management of cough in children were infrequently studied. Conclusions: Although evidence is limited, opioid and certain nonopioid and nonanesthetic antitussives demonstrated efficacy for treating chronic cough in adults. There is a need for further studies in patients with unexplained or refractory cough as well as for more systematic study designs, assessment of patient-centered outcomes, and reporting. © 2013 American College of Chest Physicians.},
	journal = {Chest},
	author = {{Yancy Jr. W.S.} and {McCrory D.C.} and {Coeytaux R.R.} and {Schmit K.M.} and {Kemper A.R.} and {Goode A.} and {Hasselblad V.} and {Heidenfelder B.L.} and {Sanders G.D.}},
	year = {2013},
	keywords = {*chronic cough, *chronic cough/dt [Drug Therapy], *meta analysis, *systematic review, Child, acetylcysteine/dt [Drug Therapy], adult, adverse drug reaction, ambroxol/dt [Drug Therapy], amoxicillin/dt [Drug Therapy], antitussive agent, antitussive agent/cm [Drug Comparison], antitussive agent/dt [Drug Therapy], article, beclometasone/dt [Drug Therapy], benzonatate/cm [Drug Comparison], benzonatate/ct [Clinical Trial], benzonatate/dt [Drug Therapy], bromhexine/dt [Drug Therapy], chronic cough/dt [Drug Therapy], clinical trial (topic), clofedanol/cm [Drug Comparison], clofedanol/dt [Drug Therapy], codeine/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], codeine/cm [Drug Comparison], codeine/do [Drug Dose], codeine/dt [Drug Therapy], comparative effectiveness, constipation/si [Side Effect], coughing, dextromethorphan, dextromethorphan/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], dextromethorphan/cm [Drug Comparison], dextromethorphan/dt [Drug Therapy], dihydrocodeine/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], dihydrocodeine/cm [Drug Comparison], dihydrocodeine/dt [Drug Therapy], disease severity, drowsiness/si [Side Effect], drug efficacy, drug tolerability, drug withdrawal, effect size, erythromycin/dt [Drug Therapy], fluticasone/dt [Drug Therapy], forced expiration, glaucine/cm [Drug Comparison], glaucine/dt [Drug Therapy], glycerol/dt [Drug Therapy], guaifenesin/dt [Drug Therapy], human, ipratropium bromide/dt [Drug Therapy], ipratropium bromide/ih [Inhalational Drug Administration], isoaminile citrate/cm [Drug Comparison], isoaminile citrate/dt [Drug Therapy], ketotifen/dt [Drug Therapy], language, levdropropizine/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], levdropropizine/cm [Drug Comparison], levdropropizine/dt [Drug Therapy], levocloperastine/cm [Drug Comparison], levocloperastine/dt [Drug Therapy], loratadine/dt [Drug Therapy], mesna/dt [Drug Therapy], meta analysis, model, moguisteine/cm [Drug Comparison], moguisteine/dt [Drug Therapy], morphine/ae [Adverse Drug Reaction], morphine/dt [Drug Therapy], nausea/si [Side Effect], opiate, opiate/cm [Drug Comparison], opiate/dt [Drug Therapy], patient, placebo, placebo effect, population, positive end expiratory pressure, priority journal, quality of life, somnolence/si [Side Effect], study design, systematic review, therapy, unclassified drug, unspecified side effect/si [Side Effect], viminol/dt [Drug Therapy]}
}

@article{garcia-pichel_temperature_2013,
	title = {Temperature drives the continental-scale distribution of key microbes in topsoil communities},
	volume = {340},
	issn = {DOI: 10.1126/SCIENCE.1236404},
	doi = {10.1126/SCIENCE.1236404},
	abstract = {Global warming will likely force terrestrial plant and animal species to migrate toward cooler areas or sustain range losses; whether this is also true for microorganisms remains unknown. Through continental-scale compositional surveys of soil crust microbial communities across arid North America, we observed a latitudinal replacement in dominance between two key topsoil cyanobacteria that was driven largely by temperature. The responses to temperature of enrichment cultures and cultivated strains support this contention, with one cyanobacterium (Microcoleus vaginatus) being more psychrotolerant and less thermotolerant than the other (M. steenstrupii). In view of our data and regional climate predictions, the latter cyanobacterium may replace the former in much of the studied area within the next few decades, with unknown ecological consequences for soil fertility and erodibility.},
	journal = {Science},
	author = {Garcia-Pichel, Ferran and Loza, Virginia and Marusenko, Yevgeniy and Mateo, Pilar and Potrafka, Ruth M.},
	year = {2013},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, arid North America, article, climate change, cyanobacteria, global warming, journal, microbial communities, soil erosion, soil fertility},
	pages = {1574--1577}
}

@article{throop_response_2012,
	title = {Response of dominant grass and shrub species to water manipulation: an ecophysiological basis for shrub invasion in a {Chihuahuan} {Desert} {Grassland}},
	volume = {169},
	doi = {10.1007/s00442-011-2217-4},
	abstract = {Increases in woody vegetation and declines in grasses in arid and semi-arid ecosystems have occurred globally since the 1800s, but the mechanisms driving this major land-cover change remain uncertain and controversial. Working in a shrub-encroached grassland in the northern Chihuahuan Desert where grasses and shrubs typically differ in leaf-level nitrogen allocation, photosynthetic pathway, and root distribution, we asked if differences in leaflevel ecophysiology could help explain shrub proliferation. We predicted that the relative performance of grasses and shrubs would vary with soil moisture due to the diVerent morphological and physiological characteristics of the two life-forms. In a 2-year experiment with ambient, reduced, and enhanced precipitation during the monsoon season, respectively, the encroaching C3 shrub (honey mesquite Prosopis glandulosa) consistently and substantially outperformed the historically dominant C4 grass (black grama Bouteloua eriopoda) in terms of photosynthetic rates while also maintaining a more favorable leaf water status. These differences persisted across a wide range of soil moisture conditions, across which mesquite photosynthesis was decoupled from leaf water status and moisture in the upper 50 cm of the soil proWle. Mesquite?s ability to maintain physiologically active leaves for a greater fraction of the growing season than black grama potentially ampliWes and extends the importance of physiological differences. These physiological and phenological differences may help account for grass displacement by shrubs in drylands. Furthermore, the greater sensitivity of the grass to low soil moisture suggests that grasslands may be increasingly susceptible to shrub encroachment in the face of the predicted increases in drought intensity and frequency in the desert of the southwestern USA.},
	number = {2},
	journal = {Oecologia},
	author = {Throop, Heather L. and Reichmann, Lara G. and Sala, Osvaldo E. and Archer, Steven R.},
	year = {2012},
	keywords = {Jornada, LTER-JRN, article, drought, grassland community, journal, photosynthesis, precipitation manipulation, shrub invasion, water potential, woody encroachment},
	pages = {373--383}
}

@article{klass_nematodes_2012,
	title = {Nematodes as an indicator of plant-soil interactions associated with desertification},
	volume = {58},
	doi = {10.1016/j.apsoil.2012.03.005},
	abstract = {Conversion of perennial grasslands to shrublands is a desertification process that is important globally. Changes in aboveground ecosystem properties with this conversion have been well-documented, but little is known about how belowground communities are affected, yet these communities may be important drivers of desertification as well as constraints on the reversal of this state change. We examined nematode community structure and feeding as a proxy for soil biotic change across a desertification gradient in southern NM, USA. We had two objectives: (1) to compare nematode trophic structure and species diversity within vegetation states representing different stages of desertification, and (2) to compare nematode community structure between bare and vegetated patches that may be connected via a matrix of endophytic fungi and soil biotic crusts. The gradient included a perennial grassland dominated by Bouteloua eriopoda, the historic dominant in the Chihuahuan Desert, a duneland dominated by the shrub, Prosopis glandulosa, and the ecotone between them. We also sampled a relatively undisturbed, ungrazed B. eriopoda grassland at a nearby site to serve as an end member of our gradient. Nematode communities were sampled using soil cores to depth of 50 cm at each location in 2009 and 2010. Results showed that grasslands and mesquite dunelands had different trophic groupings and herbivorous nematode communities with lower species diversity and evenness compared with the ecotone. Nematode trophic structure and herbivore communities were significantly different in all vegetation states with the highest observed diversity in the undisturbed, ungrazed B. eriopoda grassland in 2010. Vegetated and bare ground patches within the two grassland sites had similar herbivore communities, especially species from the family Tylenchinae. However, the mesquite duneland showed the lowest sampled diversity of all sites, but had significantly larger nematode abundances in vegetated dunes than interdune areas that are void of vegetation and soil biotic crusts where bacteriovores dominated. Decreased nematode trophic structure and species diversity in the Jornada black grama grassland samples compared with the undisturbed grassland illustrate the effect of desertification on the soil biotic community. Our results show that nematodes can be used to identify changes in belowground community structure based on trophic interactions. Large-scale disturbances like desertification can have consequences on the diversity and soil biotic functioning at finer spatial scales. © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.},
	journal = {Applied Soil Ecology},
	author = {Klass, Jeremy R. and Peters, Debra P. C. and Trojan, Jacqueline M. and Thomas, Stephen H.},
	year = {2012},
	keywords = {Boutelous eriopoda, LTER-JRN, Prosopis glandulosa, article, connectivity, journal, nematode communities, nematode diversity, semi-arid grasslands},
	pages = {66--77. doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2012.03.005}
}

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@article{weems_banded_2012,
	title = {Banded vegetation-dune development during the {Medieval} {Warm} {Period} and 20th century, {Chihuahuan} {Desert}, {New} {Mexico}, {USA}},
	volume = {3},
	url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/ES11-00194.1},
	doi = {10.1890/ES11-00194.1},
	abstract = {With the advent of systematic high-resolution satellite photography, striking geometric shapes of banded vegetation several km2 in size, but not apparent from the ground, have been documented for many areas of the arid and semiarid world. Banded vegetation, in which dense perennial vegetation alternates with bands of bare soil may originate from geomorphic processes, ecological self-organization, or human land use. In the Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico prominent arc-shaped bands of vegetation and dunes occur along the contact of a piedmont slope (bajada) and basin floor. The origin and chronology of this banded vegetation-dune complex was investigated using early aerial photography (1936?1942), landscape photography (1918), vegetation and soil surveys (1858, 1918), soil stratigraphy, 13C/12C ratios, and 14C dating. These methods reveal two periods of eolian deposition. The first began in the Medieval Warm Period (ca. AD 900?1300) and was followed by a period of landscape stability during the Little Ice Age (ca. AD 1500 to 1850). The second began in the late-1800s when widespread desertification occurred throughout the American Southwest. Banded vegetation was initiated after formation of erosional scarplets that functioned as obstacles upon which eolian sand accumulated, thus becoming a dam to overland flow and causing strips of vegetation to form. Banded vegetation in this study is an emergent pattern produced by a coupled ecologic-geomorphic-climatic system. The stratigraphic record produced by this system enables us to compare current ecological responses to climate change with baseline prehistorical responses to climate change.},
	number = {3},
	journal = {Ecosphere},
	author = {Weems, Stacey L. and Monger, H. Curtis},
	year = {2012},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, Little Ice Age, Medieval Warm Period, article, carbon isotopes, climate change, desert geomorphology, emergence, journal, object-based image analysis, positive feedback mechanisms, soil radiocarbon dating},
	pages = {10.1890/ES11--00194.1}
}

@article{bestelmeyer_test_2012,
	title = {A test of critical thresholds and their indicators in a desertification-prone ecosystem: more resilience than we thought},
	doi = {10.1111/ele.12045},
	abstract = {Theoretical models predict that drylands can cross critical thresholds, but experimental manipulations to evaluate them are non-existent. We used a long-term (13-year) pulse-perturbation experiment featuring heavy grazing and shrub removal to determine if critical thresholds and their determinants can be demonstrated in Chihuahuan Desert grasslands. We asked if cover values or patch-size metrics could predict vegetation recovery, supporting their use as early-warning indicators. We found that season of grazing, but not the presence of competing shrubs, mediated the severity of grazing impacts on dominant grasses. Recovery occurred at the same rate irrespective of grazing history, suggesting that critical thresholds were not crossed, even at low cover levels. Grass cover, but not patch size metrics, predicted variation in recovery rates. Some transition-prone ecosystems are surprisingly resilient; management of grazing impacts and simple cover measurements can be used to avert undesired transitions and initiate restoration.},
	journal = {Ecology Letters},
	author = {Bestelmeyer, Brandon T. and Duniway, Michael C. and James, Darren K. and Burkett, Laura M. and Havstad, Kris M.},
	year = {2012},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, Stressor II, article, desertification, early warning, grazing, journal, long-term experiment, patch size, regime shift, resilience, state-transition model},
	pages = {doi: 10.1111/ele.12045}
}

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@article{Trasobares2011868,
abstract = {New order: Ce 2Zr 2O 8 nanocrystals are characterized by aberration-corrected electron microscopy, core-loss electron energy-loss spectroscopy, and simulations. Direct chemical evidence of an ordered cation sublattice in nanosized (20-30 nm) crystallites is found for the first time. Local deviations in the chemical composition are also detected, with Zr occupying Ce sites (see scheme). © 2011 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.},
annote = {cited By (since 1996) 6},
author = {Trasobares, S. and L\~{o}pez-Haro, M. and Kociak, M. and March, K. and {De La Pe\~{n}a}, F. and Perez-Omil, J.A. and Calvino, J.J. and Lugg, N.R. and D'Alfonso, A.J. and Allen, L.J. and Colliex, C.},
doi = {10.1002/anie.201004502},
issn = {14337851},
journal = {Angewandte Chemie - International Edition},
keywords = {Aberration-corrected electron microscopy,Atomic Force,Atomic r,Cerium,Cerium alloys,Cerium compounds,Electron energy loss spectroscopy,Microscopy,Nanocrys,Nanoparticles,Oxygen,Particle Size,article,atomic force microscopy,cerium,chemistry,nanoparticle,oxygen,part,zirconium},
number = {4},
pages = {868--872},
title = {{Chemical imaging at atomic resolution as a technique to refine the local structure of nanocrystals}},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78751541131&partnerID=40&md5=3bdece9997e17cad07a6f137e971b35f},
volume = {50},
year = {2011}
}

@article{rango_utilization_2011,
	title = {The utilization of historical data and geospatial technology advances at the {Jornada} {Experimental} {Range} to support western {America} ranching culture},
	volume = {3},
	doi = {10.3390/rs3092089},
	abstract = {By the early 1900s, concerns were expressed by ranchers, academicians, and federal scientists that widespread overgrazing and invasion of native grassland by woody shrubs were having severe negative impacts upon normal grazing practices in Western America. Ranchers wanted to reverse these trends and continue their way of life and were willing to work with scientists to achieve these goals. One response to this desire was establishment of the USDA Jornada Experimental Range (783 km2) in south central New Mexico by a Presidential Executive Order in 1912 for conducting rangeland investigations. This cooperative effort involved experiments to understand principles of proper management and the processes causing the woody shrub invasion as well as to identify treatments to eradicate shrubs. By the late 1940s, it was apparent that combining the historical ground-based data accumulated at Jornada Experimental Range with rapidly expanding post World War II technologies would yield a better understanding of the driving processes in these arid and semiarid ecosystems which could then lead to improved rangeland management practices. One specific technology was the use of aerial photography to interpret landscape resource conditions. The assembly and utilization of long-term historical aerial photography data sets has occurred over the last half century. More recently, Global Positioning System (GPS) techniques have been used in a myriad of scientific endeavors including efforts to accurately locate historical and contemporary treatment plots and to track research animals including livestock and wildlife. As an incredible amount of both spatial and temporal data became available, Geographic Information Systems have been exploited to display various layers of data over the same locations. Subsequent analyses of these data layers have begun to yield new insights. The most recent technological development has been the deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that afford the opportunity to obtain high (5 cm) resolution data now required for rangeland monitoring. The Jornada team is now a leader in civil UAV applications in the USA. The scientific advances at the Jornada in fields such as remote sensing can be traced to the original Western America ranching culture that established the Jornada in 1912 and which persists as an important influence in shaping research directions today.},
	number = {9},
	journal = {Remote Sensing},
	author = {Rango, Albert and Havstad, Kris and Estell, Rick},
	year = {2011},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, UAS, UAV, Western American culture, article, geospatial technology, historical data, journal, remote sensing, unmanned aerial system, unmanned aerial vehicles},
	pages = {2089--2109}
}

@article{dodorico_synthetic_2011,
	title = {A synthetic review of feedbacks and drivers of shrub encroachment in arid grasslands},
	volume = {5},
	abstract = {Many arid grasslands around the world are affected by woody plant encroachment and by the replacement of a relatively continuous grass cover with shrub patches bordered by bare soil. This shift in plant community composition is often abrupt in space and time, suggesting that it is likely sustained by positive feedbacks between vegetation and environmental conditions (e.g. resource availability) or disturbance regime (e.g. fire or freeze). These feedbacks amplify the effects of drivers of shrub encroachment, i.e. of conditions favouring a shift from grass to shrub dominance (e.g. overgrazing, climate change). Here, we review some major drivers and feedbacks and identify the basic stages in the transition from grassland to shrubland. We discuss some possible scenarios of interactions between drivers and feedbacks that could explain the transition from a stage to the next and the potential irreversibility of the shift from grass to shrub dominance. We introduce a simplistic modelling framework that can integrate the various drivers to explain the emergence of bistability for shrub-encroached grassland systems. Published in 2011. This article is a US Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.},
	journal = {Ecohydrology},
	author = {D'Odorico, Paolo and Okin, Gregory S. and Bestelmeyer, Brandon T.},
	year = {2011},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, article, climate change, fire ecology, journal, shrub encroachment, soil erosion, spatial dynamics},
	pages = {520--530}
}

@article{briske_recommendations_2008,
	title = {Recommendations for development of resilience-based state-and-transition models},
	volume = {61},
	doi = {10.2111/07-051.1},
	abstract = {The objective of this paper is to recommend conceptual modifications for incorporation in state-and-transition models (STMs) to link this framework explicitly to the concept of ecological resilience. Ecological resilience describes the amount of change or disruption that is required to transform a system from being maintained by one set of mutually reinforcing processes and structures to a different set of processes and structures (e.g., an alternative stable state). In light of this concept, effective ecosystem management must focus on the adoption of management practices and policies that maintain or enhance ecological resilience to prevent stable states from exceeding thresholds. Resilience management does not exclusively focus on identifying thresholds per se, but rather on within-state dynamics that influence state vulnerability or proximity to thresholds. Resiliencebased ecosystem management provides greater opportunities to incorporate adaptive management than does threshold-based management because thresholds emphasize limits of state resilience, rather than conditions that determine the probability that these limits will be surpassed. In an effort to further promote resilience-based management, we recommend that the STM framework explicitly describe triggers, at-risk communities, feedback mechanisms, and restoration pathways and develop process-specific indicators that enable managers to identify at-risk plant communities and potential restoration pathways. Two STMs representing different ecological conditions and geographic locations are presented to illustrate the incorporation and application of these recommendations. We anticipate that these recommendations will enable STMs to capture additional ecological information and contribute to improved ecosystem management by focusing attention on the maintenance of state resilience in addition to the anticipation of thresholds. Adoption of these recommendations may promote valuable dialogue between researchers and ecosystem managers regarding the general nature of ecosystem dynamics.},
	journal = {Rangeland Ecology and Management},
	author = {Briske, D. D. and Bestelmeyer, B. T. and Stringham, T. K. and Shaver, P. L.},
	year = {2008},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, article, ecosystem management, resilience-based, journal, management, resilience-based, model, ecological resilience, model, state and transition},
	pages = {359--367}
}

@article{whitford_effects_2008,
	title = {Effects of three species of {Chihuahuan} {Desert} ants on annual plants and soil properties},
	volume = {72},
	doi = {10.1016/j.jaridenv.2007.07.012},
	abstract = {We tested the hypothesis that ant species, which occupy the same nest for a decade or longer, would modify nest soils by increasing soil nutrients and microorganisms resulting in increased biomass, density, cover and species richness of annual plants. We measured soil properties and annual plants on nest soils of three species of Chihuahuan Desert ants (Pogonomyrmex rugosus–seed harvester, Aphaenogaster cockerelli–generalist forager, and Myrmecocystus depilis–liquid collector-insect scavenger) in comparison to paired reference soils at several locations. There were no differences in nest and reference total soil nitrogen of M. depilis and of P. rugosus on three catena soils. Total soil nitrogen of nest-modified soils was higher than of reference soils of A. cockerelli and P. rugosus in a desert grassland site. Soil microbial biomass and respiration were not significantly different among ant species at most locations with the exception of P. rugosus at the base of the catena. Annual plant biomass was higher on M. depilis and A. cockerelli nest soils than on the reference soils. Annual plant biomass was higher on P. rugosus nest soils than on reference soils at the base of the catena and in the grassland but not at the mid-slope and top of the catena. The effects of long-lived ant colony nests on soil properties and vegetation vary in time and space but are independent of the feeding behavior of the ant species.},
	number = {4},
	journal = {Journal of Arid Environments},
	author = {Whitford, W. G. and Barness, G. and Steinberger, Y.},
	year = {2008},
	keywords = {Aphaenogaster cockerelli, LTER-JRN, Myrmecocystus depilis, Pogonomyrmex rugosus, article, generalist foragers, honey-pot ants, journal, microbial biomass, persistent nests, soil respiration},
	pages = {392--400}
}

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 abstract = {The average age at which U.S. researchers receive their first grant from NIH has increased from 34.3 in 1970, to 41.7 in 2004. These data raise the crucial question of the effects of aging on the scientific productivity and impact of researchers. Drawing on a sizeable sample of 6,388 university professors in Quebec who have published at least one paper between 2000 and 2007, our results identify two turning points in the professors' careers. A first turning point is visible at age 40 years, where researchers start to rely on older literature and where their productivity increases at a slower pace - after having increased sharply since the beginning of their career. A second turning point can be seen around age 50, when researchers are the most productive whereas their average scientific impact is at its lowest. Our results also show that older professors publish fewer first-authored papers and move closer to the end of the list of co-authors. Although average scientific impact per paper decreases linearly until about age 50, the average number of papers in highly cited journals and among highly cited papers rises continuously until retirement. Our results show clearly that productivity and impact are not a simple and declining function of age and that we must take into account the collaborative aspects of scientific research. Science is a collective endeavor and, as our data shows, researchers of all ages play a significant role in its dynamic. © 2008 Gingras et al.},
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@article{de_soyza_effects_1996,
	title = {Effects of plant size on photosynthesis and water relations in the desert shrub {Prosopis} glandulosa ({Fabaceae})},
	volume = {83},
	doi = {10.2307/2445960},
	abstract = {The Jornada del Muerto basin of the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, USA, has undergone a marked transition of plant communities.  Shrubs such as mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) have greatly increased or now dominate in areas that were previously dominated by perennial grasses.  The replacement of grasses by shrubs requires an establishment phase where small shrubs must compete directly with similar-sized grass plants.  This is followed by a phase in which large, established shrubs sequester nutrients and water within their biomass and alter soil resources directly under their canopy, creating "islands" of fertility.  We hypothesized that these two phases were associated with shrubs having different physiological response capacities related to their age or size and the resource structure of the environment.  As a corollary, we hypothesized that responses of small shrubs would be more tightly coupled to variation in soil moisture availability compared to large shrubs.  To test these hypotheses, we studied gas exchange and water relations of small (establishing) and large (established) shrubs growing in the Jornada del Muerto as a function of varying soil moisture during the season.  The small shrubs had greater net assimilation, stomotal conductance, transpiration, and xylem water potential than large shrubs following high summer rainfall in July, and highest seasonal soil moisture at 0.3 m.  High rates of carbon assimilation and water use would be an advantage for small shrubs competing with grasses when shallow soil moisture was plentiful.  Large shrubs had greater net assimilation and water-use efficiency, and lower xylem water potential than small shrubs following a dry period in September, when soil moisture at 0.3 m was lowest.  Low xylem water potentials and high water-use efficiency would allow large shrubs to continue acquiring and conserving water as soil moisture is depleted.  Although the study provides evidence of differences in physiological responses of different-sized shrubs, there was not support for the hypothesis that small shrubs are more closely coupled to variation in soil moisture availability than large shrubs.  Small shrubs may actually be less coupled to soil moisture than large shrubs, and thus avoid conditions when continued transpiration could not be matched by equivalent water uptake.},
	number = {1},
	journal = {American Journal of Botany},
	author = {de Soyza, Amrita G. and Franco, Augusto C. and Virginia, Ross A. and Reynolds, James F. and Whitford, Walter G.},
	year = {1996},
	keywords = {Fabaceae, LTER-JRN, Prosopis, plant size, Prosopis, water relations, article, journal, photosynthesis, Prosopis, plant, Prosopis, shrub, Prosopis},
	pages = {99--105}
}

@article{toetz_age_1991,
	title = {Age, growth, and condition of brook trout ({Salvelinus} phontinalis) from an unexploited alpine lake},
	volume = {65},
	number = {3},
	journal = {Northwest Science},
	author = {Toetz, D.W. and Muoneke, M. and Windell, J.T.},
	year = {1991},
	keywords = {ecology, NWT, NWTLTER, lake, Long-term Ecological Research Program, growth, article, boulder city watershed, fish, demography}
}

@article{bolton_sediment-related_1991,
	title = {Sediment-related transport of nutrients from southwestern watersheds},
	volume = {117},
	doi = {10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9437(1991)117:5(736)},
	abstract = {Data from rainfall simulation experiments conducted in Arizona and New Mexico were used to identify relationships between total suspended sediment (TSS) concentrations (kg/ha/mm of runoff) in runoff and concentrations (kg/ha/mm of runoff) of total phosphorus (TP), total volatile suspended sediment (TVSS), and total nitrogen (TN).  The units of kg/ha/mm of runoff are equivalent to mg/l divided by 100.  Data were collected from pinyon-juniper, ponderosa pine, short grass prairie, creosote bush, and bottomland vegetation types.  Lumping data from these five vegetation types yielded a relationlship for total phosphorus of TP = 0.0013(TSS)0.83 with a linear correlation coefficient of r = 0.77. The relationship for total volatile suspended sediment was TVSS = 0.274(TSS)0.72 (r = 0.91).  A poor relationship was found for total nitrogen with TN = 0.008(TSS)0.15 (with r = 0.11).  These relationships were validated using data from other rainfall simulation experiments and naturally occurring ephemeral streamflow in southern New Mexico.},
	number = {5},
	journal = {Journal of Irrigation and Drainage},
	author = {Bolton, S. M. and Ward, T. J. and Cole, R. A.},
	year = {1991},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, article, hydrology, nutrients, hydrology, sediment transport, journal, nitrogen, hydrology, nutrients, hydrology, nutrients, hydrology,runoff, phosphorus, hydrology, phosphorus,runoff, rainfall simulation,hydrology, runoff, SEE},
	pages = {736--747}
}

@article{moorhead_mechanisms_1989,
	title = {Mechanisms of surface litter mass loss in the northern {Chihuahuan} {Desert}: a reinterpretation},
	volume = {16},
	doi = {10.1016/S0140-1963(18)31022-X},
	abstract = {A re-examination of surface litter decomposition studies in the northern Chihuahuan desert (New Mexico, U.S.A.) suggests mass loss patterns may be more closely regulated by abiotic precesses than originally thought.  Although biological mechanisms have been proposed to explain the high rate of surface litter disappearance in this ecosystem, non-biological processes, such as the leaching of solubles and photochemical degradation of lignins, may account for much of the total loss.  Results of some recent studies may be better explained when the probable contributions of abiotic factors are considered.},
	journal = {Journal of Arid Environments},
	author = {Moorhead, Daryl L. and Reynolds, James F.},
	year = {1989},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, abiotic processes,decomposition, article, decomposition, abiotic processes, decomposition,lignin, decomposition,litter, journal, lignin,decomposition, litter,decomposition},
	pages = {157--163}
}

@article{peterson_unusual_1989,
	title = {An unusual black fly ({Diptera}: {Simuliidae}) representing a new genus and new species},
	volume = {97},
	journal = {Journal of the New York Entomological Society},
	author = {Peterson, B. V.},
	year = {1989},
	keywords = {NWT, NWTLTER, Long-term Ecological Research Program, distribution, insects, taxonomy, article, boulder city watershed}
}

@article{litaor_influence_1987,
	title = {The influence of eolian dust on the genesis of alpine soils in the {Front} {Range}, {Colorado}},
	volume = {51},
	journal = {Soil Science Society of America Journal},
	author = {Litaor, M.I.},
	year = {1987},
	keywords = {NWT, NWTLTER, Long-term Ecological Research Program, water, soil, article, boulder city watershed, chemistry, soil sciences}
}

@article{southwick_population_1986,
	title = {Population density and fluctuations of pikas ({Ochotona} princeps) in {Colorado}},
	volume = {67},
	journal = {Journal of Mammalogy},
	author = {Southwick, C.H. and Golian, S.C. and Whitworth, M.R. and Halfpenny, J.C. and Brown, R},
	year = {1986},
	keywords = {population, ecology, NWT, NWTLTER, Long-term Ecological Research Program, behavior, snow, article, saddle, lagomorphs}
}

@article{whitford_foraging_1980,
	title = {Foraging ecology of two {Chihuahuan} {Desert} ant species: {Novomessor} cockerelli and {Novomessor} albisetosus},
	volume = {27},
	abstract = {Novomessor albisetosus and N. cockerelli foraged most intensively in the evening and morning at soil surface temperatures between 20 C and 40 C. They were not active in the middle of the night and mid-day. In both species, colonies provided with supplementary seeds increased their foraging intensity. N. cockerelli colonies which were provided with high protein food (tuna fish) extended their foraging time and remained active until soil surface temperatures reached lethal levels. Nearly half of the natural forage of N. cockerelli was insects or insect parts which accounted for only 6.6\% of the forage of N. albisetosus. Approximately 10\% of the workers of N cockerelli entered and were apparently accepted by colonies other then their "home" colony. This study demonstrates the importance of both forage availability and forage quality as determinants of activity and forage selection of Novomessor sp.},
	number = {2},
	journal = {Insectes Sociaux},
	author = {Whitford, W. G. and DePree, E. and Johnson, P.},
	year = {1980},
	keywords = {LTER-JRN, Novomessor, ant, article, foraging, journal},
	pages = {148--156}
}

@article{dauenhauer_silence_1973,
	title = {On {Silence}},
	volume = {3},
	issn = {0085-5553},
	language = {English},
	journal = {Research in Phenomenology},
	author = {Dauenhauer, Bernard P.},
	year = {1973},
	note = {00007},
	keywords = {article},
	pages = {9--27}
}

@article{watts_insects_1963,
	title = {Insects associated with black grama grass, {Bouteloua} eriopoda},
	volume = {56},
	abstract = {Collections from black grama grass, Bouteloua eriopoda Torrey, were made throughout the year by a variety of techniques, on a ranch in southern New Mexico, and 9 orders, 55 families, 109 genera, and 120 species of insects were taken. They included grass feeders, parasites and predators, and casual visitors. Four species of Thysanoptera accounted for considerably more than 50\% of the total insect population and 97\% of the thrips were Chirothrips falsus Hood. Insect populations were translated by use of broad-spectrum insecticides. The reproduction of the C. falsus population by 80\% or more resulted from consistent and substantial increase in seed set which in a few cases, increased 6 or 7 times. Other insects were at such low levels that no significant change in their numbers could be measured.},
	journal = {Annals of the Entomological Society of America},
	author = {Watts, J. G.},
	year = {1963},
	keywords = {Bouteloua, Bouteloua insects, article, associated with Bouteloua, insect, insecticide, insects, journal, list, seed development},
	pages = {374--379}
}

@article{watkins_inorganic_1948,
	title = {Inorganic blood phosphorus levels necessary for satisfactory production of range cattle in the southwest},
	volume = {3},
	journal = {Journal of Animal Science},
	author = {Watkins, W. E. and Knox, J. H.},
	year = {1948},
	keywords = {article, biochemistry, cattle, journal, nutrients, phosphorous, phosphorus, production},
	pages = {263--272}
}

@article{valentine_determining_1946,
	title = {Determining the grazing use of grasses by scaling},
	volume = {44},
	journal = {Journal of Forestry},
	author = {Valentine, K. A.},
	year = {1946},
	keywords = {article, grazing management, journal, scaling method},
	pages = {528--529}
}