Active Control of Energy Transfer in Plasmonic Nanorod-Polyaniline Hybrids.

The hybridization of plasmonic energy and charge donors with polymeric acceptors is a possible means to overcome fast internal relaxation that limits potential photocatalytic applications for plasmonic nanomaterials. Polyaniline (PANI) readily hybridizes onto gold nanorods (AuNRs) and has been used for the sensitive monitoring of local refractive index changes. Here, we use single-particle spectroscopy to quantify a previously unreported plasmon damping mechanism in AuNR-PANI hybrids while actively tuning the PANI chemical structure.

A Qualitative Study of the Functional Outcomes Following First Metatarsophalangeal Joint (MTPJ) Arthrodesis Based on a Procedure Focused Questionnaire.

Hallux rigidus is the second most common condition to affect the first ray with an incidence of 2.5% in those above 50 years. Metatarsophalangeal Joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis remains the standard surgery.

Non-operative functional treatment for acute Achilles tendon ruptures: The Leicester Achilles Management Protocol (LAMP).

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to present outcomes and objective measures of assessment for acute Achilles tendon (AT) ruptures treated with an eight-week functional dynamic treatment protocol in a VACOped boot with immediate full weight bearing mobilisation, the Leicester Achilles Management Protocol (LAMP).

Methods: A prospective study of all patients treated with the LAMP with minimum 12-month follow-up was performed. Patients completed the Achilles Tendon Rupture Score (ATRS) and in the latter part of the study, objective measures of the calf muscle girth and heel raise height were obtained.

Validation of the Casa Colina Fall Risk Assessment Scale in Predicting Falls in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the validity, efficacy, and generalizability of a fall risk assessment tool created specifically for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs).

Design: The Casa Colina Falls Risk Assessment Scale (CCFRAS) was assessed both retrospectively and prospectively on consecutive patients at three IRFs to determine the sensitivity and specificity of this tool in predicting fall risk.

Setting: The setting was in three IRFs.

Improving Access to Trauma-Informed Adoption Services: Applying a Developmental Trauma Framework.

Foster and adopted children often experience multiple traumatic and adverse experiences. A growing body of literature indicates the negative impact of trauma on developmental milestones and brain development, which supports the need to address complex trauma among this vulnerable population of foster and adopted youth. This paper presents an overview of the unique needs of children adopted from the foster care system from the perspective of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), complex trauma, and developmental trauma disorder (DTD).

Diagnosis and Control of a LPAI H5N8 Outbreak in a Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Commercial Flock in the Central Valley of California.

In April 2014 an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 North American genetic lineage was diagnosed in a commercial quail operation in Stanislaus County, California. Sudden increase in mortality prompted the submission of 20 Japanese quail hens (Coturnix c. japonica) to the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory, Turlock Branch.

A cooperative approach to animal disease response activities: Analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and vvIBD in California poultry.

Very virulent infectious bursal disease virus (vvIBDv) was first detected in the United States at the end of 2008. Since its detection, Federal and State animal health officials, the poultry industry and the research/academic community have led response activities through a collaborative effort. By June 2011, much still remained unknown regarding the basic epidemiology and ecology of vvIBD in California, although there were a number of potential activities to fill this information gap.

Historical, spatial, temporal, and time-space epidemiology of very virulent infectious bursal disease in California: a retrospective study 2008-2011.

In December of 2008 very virulent infectious bursal disease virus (vvIBDV) was identified in a commercial flock in northern California. Since then several other backyard and commercial facilities in California have had flocks affected by the same strain and other unique (previously unseen) strains of IBDV. Previous to this incident, very virulent infectious bursal disease (vvIBD) had never been identified in North America.

DART: Denoising Algorithm based on Relevance network Topology improves molecular pathway activity inference.

Background: Inferring molecular pathway activity is an important step towards reducing the complexity of genomic data, understanding the heterogeneity in clinical outcome, and obtaining molecular correlates of cancer imaging traits. Increasingly, approaches towards pathway activity inference combine molecular profiles (e.g gene or protein expression) with independent and highly curated structural interaction data (e.

Progression of lumbar disc degeneration over a decade: a heritability study.

Objectives: Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is prevalent, age-related and contributes to low back pain. Cross-sectional LDD as determined by MRI scan is known to be highly heritable. The authors postulated that the rate of progression might also be controlled by genetic factors.

An echocardiographic study of tetralogy of Fallot in the fetus and infant.

Objective: To document the echocardiographic features of tetralogy of Fallot during fetal and postnatal life. Correlation of echocardiographic findings with the requirement for early intervention prior to definitive repair.

Design: Retrospective observational study.

Magnetic resonance imaging of Trilucent TM breast implants.

Aim: To demonstrate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearances of intact and ruptured Trilucent TM implants with imaging and surgical correlation. The appearances of the implant transponder artefact are also described

Materials And Methods: A retrospective review of the MRI findings in 34 patients with bilateral subpectoral Trilucent TM breast implants (Lipomatrix, Inc./Collagen Aesthetics International Inc.