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05 95% CI 0.91 to 1.21, p=0.50) or the pre-tornado season (PPR=0.96, 95% CI 0.83 to 1.21, p=0.63).

In conclusion, tornado outbreaks did not increase the prevalence of cardiovascular events. In contrast to the effect of hurricanes, implementation of a healthcare policy change directed toward the early treatment and prevention of cardiovascular events after tornadoes does not seem warranted.
In conclusion, tornado outbreaks did not increase the prevalence of cardiovascular events. In contrast to the effect of hurricanes, implementation of a healthcare policy change directed toward the early treatment and prevention of cardiovascular events after tornadoes does not seem warranted.Reactions of Cu(+) containing the weakly coordinating anion [AlOC(CF3 )3 4 ](-) with the polyphosphorus complexes [CpMo(CO)2 2 (μ,η(2) η(2) -P2 )] (A), [CpM(CO)2 (η(3) -P3 )] (M=Cr(B1), Mo (B2)), and [Cp*Fe(η(5) -P5 )] (C) are presented. The X-ray structures of the products revealed mononuclear (4) and dinuclear (1, 2, 3) Cu(I) complexes, as well as the one-dimensional coordination polymer (5 a) containing an unprecedented [Cu2 (C)3 ](2+) paddle-wheel building block. All products are readily soluble in CH2 Cl2 and exhibit fast dynamic coordination behavior in solution indicated by variable temperature (31) P(1) H NMR spectroscopy.
Friedreich's ataxia usually occurs before the age of 25. Rare variants have been described, such as late-onset Friedreich's ataxia and very-late-onset Friedreich's ataxia, occurring after 25 and 40 years, respectively. We describe the clinical, functional, and molecular findings from a large series of late-onset Friedreich's ataxia and very-late-onset Friedreich's ataxia and compare them with typical-onset Friedreich's ataxia.

Phenotypic and genotypic comparison of 44 late-onset Friedreich's ataxia, 30 very late-onset Friedreich's ataxia, and 180 typical Friedreich's ataxia was undertaken.

Delayed-onset Friedreich's ataxia (late-onset Friedreich's ataxia and very-late-onset Friedreich's ataxia) had less frequently dysarthria, abolished tendon reflexes, extensor plantar reflexes, weakness, amyotrophy, ganglionopathy, cerebellar atrophy, scoliosis, and cardiomyopathy than typical-onset Friedreich's ataxia, along with less severe functional disability and shorter GAA expansion on the smaller allele (P <cal phenotypes (spastic ataxia, retained reflexes, lack of dysarthria, and lack of extraneurological signs), delayed disease onset (even after 60 years of age), and/or slow disease progression.
Typical- and delayed-onset Friedreich's ataxia are different and Friedreich's ataxia is heterogeneous. Late-onset Friedreich's ataxia and very-late-onset Friedreich's ataxia appear to belong to the same clinical and molecular continuum and should be considered together as "delayed-onset Friedreich's ataxia." As the most frequently inherited ataxia, Friedreich's ataxia should be considered facing compatible pictures, including atypical phenotypes (spastic ataxia, retained reflexes, lack of dysarthria, and lack of extraneurological signs), delayed disease onset (even after 60 years of age), and/or slow disease progression.
Frailty is common in patients with atrial fibrillation and may impact on antithrombotic and anti-arrhythmic treatment.

To describe differences in clinical characteristics, prescription of antithrombotic and anti-arrhythmic medications and incidence of haemorrhage and stroke, between frail and non-frail older inpatients.

Prospective observational study in patients aged ≥65 years with atrial fibrillation admitted to a teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia. Frailty was assessed using the Reported Edmonton Frail Scale, stroke risk with CHA2DS2-VASc score and bleeding risk with HAS-BLED score. Participants were followed after 6 months for haemorrhages and strokes.

We recruited 302 patients (mean age 84.7 ± 7.1 years, 53.3% frail, 50% female, mean CHA2DS2-VASc 4.61 ± 1.44, mean HAS-BLED 2.97 ± 1.04). Frail participants were older and had more co-morbidities and higher risk of stroke but not haemorrhage. Upon discharge, 55.7% participants were prescribed with anticoagulants (49.3% frail, 62.6% non-frail, P = 0.02). Thirty-three per cent received antiplatelets only and 11.1% no antithrombotics, with no difference by frailty status. For anti-arrhythmics, 52.6% received rate-control drugs only, 11.8% rhythm-control drugs only and 13.5% both and 22.1% were not prescribed either, with no difference by frailty status. On univariate logistic regression, frailty decreased the likelihood of anticoagulant prescription (odds ratio (OR) 0.58, 95%CI 0.36-0.93), but this was not significant on multivariate analysis (OR 0.66, 95%CI 0.40-1.11). After 6 months, overall incidence of ischaemic stroke was 2.1%, and in patients taking anticoagulants, incidence of major/severe bleeding was 6.3%, with no significant difference between frailty groups.

Frailty status had little impact on antithrombotic prescription and no impact on anti-arrhythmic prescription.
Frailty status had little impact on antithrombotic prescription and no impact on anti-arrhythmic prescription.Planned and unplanned subgroup analyses of large clinical trials are frequently performed and the results are sometimes difficult to interpret. The source of a nominal significant finding may come from a true signal, variation of the clinical trial outcome or the observed data structure. Quantitative assessment is critical to the interpretation of the totality of the clinical data. In this article we provide a general framework to manage subgroup analyses and to interpret the findings through a set of supplement analyses to planned main (primary and secondary) analyses, as an alternative to the commonly used multiple comparison framework. The proposed approach collectively and coherently utilizes several quantitative methods and enhances the credibility and interpretability of subgroup analyses. A case study is used to illustrate the application of the proposed method.Lone pair-π interaction is an important but less studied binding force. Generally, it is too weak to influence the physical properties of supramolecular systems. Herein we reported the first example exhibiting the impact of lone pair-π interactions on photochromic properties of naphthalene diimide based coordination networks. In three isostructural 1-D networks, [(DPNDI)ZnX2] (DPNDI = N,N-di(4-pyridyl)-1,4,5,8-naphthalene diimide, X = Cl for 1, X = Br for 2 and X = I for 3), they exhibit different electron-transfer photochromic behaviors due to different lone pair-π interactions between the capped halogen atoms and electron-deficient DPNDI moieties. Specifically, 1 and 2 but not 3 are photochromic, which is attributed to a stronger lone pair-π interaction in 3 than those in 1 and 2. This study anticipates breaking a new path for designing novel photochromic materials through such unnoticeable supramolecular interactions.
Zucchini squash, Cucurbita pepo L., is an important vegetable crop in Florida. Physiological disorders and insect-transmitted diseases are major problems for squash growers in semi-tropical regions around the world. Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) biotype B is a significant whitefly pest and is largely responsible for transmitting viruses and causing physiological disorders in squash. Several studies have shown that whitefly populations are reduced when crops are interplanted with non-host cover crops or mulches. The aim of the present study was to determine how the presence of buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum Moench, and a key predator, Delphastus catalinae (Horn), affect whitefly colonization on squash.

Whitefly densities were higher on squash than on buckwheat. The introduction of D. catalinae on squash significantly reduced whitefly populations. Overall, there were higher densities of D. catalinae on squash where the whitefly pest was more concentrated compared with buckwheat.

The study provided preliminary evidence that D. catalinae, when used in conjunction with buckwheat as a living mulch, may aid in reducing whiteflies in squash. This greenhouse experiment highlights the need to investigate a multitactic approach of intercropping buckwheat with squash and the incorporation of D. catalinae in the field to manage populations of whiteflies and whitefly-transmitted diseases. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.
The study provided preliminary evidence that D. catalinae, when used in conjunction with buckwheat as a living mulch, may aid in reducing whiteflies in squash. This greenhouse experiment highlights the need to investigate a multitactic approach of intercropping buckwheat with squash and the incorporation of D. catalinae in the field to manage populations of whiteflies and whitefly-transmitted diseases. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.
To determine whether visually stratified CT findings and pulmonary function variables are helpful in predicting mortality in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE).

We retrospectively identified 113 patients with CPFE who underwent high-resolution CT between January 2004 and December 2009. The extent of emphysema and fibrosis on CT was visually assessed using a 6- or 5-point scale, respectively. CM 4620 in vitro Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional regression analyses were performed to determine the prognostic value of visually stratified CT findings and pulmonary function variables in patients with CPFE. Differences in 5-year survival rates in patients with CPFE according to the extent of honeycombing were calculated using Kaplan-Meier analysis.

An increase in the extent of visually stratified honeycombing on CT [hazard ratio (HR), 1.95; p = 0.018; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.12-3.39] and reduced diffusing capacity of lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) (HR, 0.97; p = 0.017; 95% CI, 0.94-0.99) were independently associated with increased mortality. In patients with CPFE, the 5-year survival rate was 78.5% for <5% honeycombing, 55.7% for 5-25% honeycombing, 32% for 26-50% honeycombing and 33.3% for >50% honeycombing on CT.

The >50% honeycombing on CT and reduced DLCO are important prognostic factors in CPFE.

Visual estimation of honeycombing extent on CT can help in the prediction of prognosis in CPFE.
Visual estimation of honeycombing extent on CT can help in the prediction of prognosis in CPFE.Total pelvic floor ultrasound is used for the dynamic assessment of pelvic floor dysfunction and allows multicompartmental anatomical and functional assessment. Pelvic floor dysfunction includes defaecatory, urinary and sexual dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse and pain. It is common, increasingly recognized and associated with increasing age and multiparity. Other options for assessment include defaecation proctography and defaecation MRI. Total pelvic floor ultrasound is a cheap, safe, imaging tool, which may be performed as a first-line investigation in outpatients. It allows dynamic assessment of the entire pelvic floor, essential for treatment planning for females who often have multiple diagnoses where treatment should address all aspects of dysfunction to yield optimal results. Transvaginal scanning using a rotating single crystal probe provides sagittal views of bladder neck support anteriorly. Posterior transvaginal ultrasound may reveal rectocoele, enterocoele or intussusception whilst bearing down.
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