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Gambling behavior in alcohol-serving and non-alcohol-serving-venues: a study of electronic gaming machine players using account records

Aim: Contextual factors, such as venue characteristics appear to influence gambling behavior. However, few studies have compared the relationship between gambling behavior in alcohol-serving venues (ASVs) and non-alcohol serving venues (NASVs). The aim of the study was to examine individual gambling behavior in ASVs and NASVs. Method: A repeated-measures design was used to examine individual gambling behavior in ASVs and NASVs covering a month. The sample comprised 1,452 observations of 726 individuals (25.2% female). A quantile regression model was conducted to examine individual differences in gambling behavior (number of days, sessions, bets made, stake and time spent, net balance, and average bet size) across ASVs and NASVs. Analyses were broken down by gambler category (those that reached legal mandatory spending limits and those that did not) as well as on time frame (overall gambling behavior and average in-session gambling behavior). Results: Individuals gambled regularly in NASVs and occasionally in ASVs. Compared to NASVs, in-session gambling behavior was more variable in ASVs. In-session analysis showed that non-limit reaching gamblers staked less money in ASVs than in NASVs but lost more money in ASVs than in NASVs. Limit reaching gamblers showed no differences in gambling behavior across venues. Conclusion: The findings show that in-session gambling behavior is more variable in ASVs compared to NASVs regardless of gambling category. Non-limit reaching gamblers may be more sensitive to contextual factors than limit reaching gamblers and appear to be more willing to take more risk in ASVs compared to NASVs. The contextual implications are discussed

Tumour necrosis factor alpha gene polymorphisms and hospital outcomes in acute pancreatitis

AIM OF THE STUDY: To study the clinical profile and in- hospital outcomes of patients presenting with acute pancreatitis and to determine whether there is any association between TNF alpha gene polymorphisms [TNF 308 G/A(rs1800629), TNF 857 C/T (rs1799724) ,TNF 863 C/A (rs1800630)] with severity of illness and hospital outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: All patients with acute pancreatitis admitted to CMC between September 2012 and December 2013 were included in the study. Those with evidence of chronic pancreatitis were excluded. The in hospital course of these patients were followed up. The local complications, systemic complications and mortality in the study population was noted. Those patients with any local or systemic complication were classified as having severe disease. Atlanta 2012 criteria used to define complications. In all patients three TNF alpha gene polymorphisms were studied TNF 308G/A, TNF 857 C/T and TNF 863 C/A. Through this study we attempted to find out if there is any correlation between the severity of illness and these polymorphisms. RESULTS: A total of 168 patients were studied. 43% of patients had mild acute pancreatitis while 57% of patients had severe acute pancreatitis. The mortality in our study population was 8.9%. TNF 857C/T polymorphisms showed significant correlation with local complications, systemic complications and severity of illness in patients with acute pancreatitis. TNF 308G/A and TNF 863C/A polymorphisms did not show any significant correlation with the outcomes of acute pancreatitis. CONCLUSIONS: TNF 857 C/T polymorphisms showed significant correlation with the outcomes of acute pancreatitis. This molecular marker might serve as a valuable tool to prioritize patients for more aggressive management

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Decision Aid for Adults in Chittenden County Vermont

Substance Abuse Disorders (SUDs) are a prevalent public health concern in both the national and local arena resulting in millions of dollars in pubic health costs and loss of life. Navigating the treatment options available in Chittenden County can be time consuming, difficult, and delay treatment. In order to help guide adult patients and their families in Chittenden County along their journey towards recovery from SUDs, a treatment decision aid was developed for choosing the right level of care.https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/1500/thumbnail.jp

A Review of Neuro-ophthalmologic Emergencies

Background: Neuro-ophthalmic emergencies are relatively uncommon, however their outcome cause severe morbidity and even mortality. The ocular manifestations of these disorders are pointers to a more dangerous central nervous system or systemic pathology. The review aims to highlight the major ocular disorders that constitute neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies with a view to increasing the index of suspicion of these visual/life threatening disorders among primary care physicians, neurologists and ophthalmologists.Method: The available literature on neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies was reviewed, using available journals and internet based search engines and resources. Keywords employed were Neuro-ophthalmology Emergency and Ocular Morbidity.Result: The incidence of this group of emergencies is lower than that of other ophthalmic emergencies such as ruptured globe and retinal detachment; however they are associated with higher morbidity and even mortality. These emergencies can be grouped into four major categories for ease of diagnosis. Nigerian literature on neuroophthalmologic emergencies was unavailable.Conclusion: The key to prevention of morbidity and mortality from neuro-ophthalmologic disorders is to have a good knowledge of the  manifestations of these disorders and a high index of suspicion.Keywords: Neuro-ophthalmology; Emergency; Ocular Morbidit