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5. Additional file 1 of Prevalence of ultrasound-detected knee synovial abnormalities in a middle-aged and older general population—the Xiangya Osteoarthritis Study

Author

Jiang, Ting, Yang, Tuo, Zhang, Weiya, Doherty, Michael, Zhang, Yuqing, Wei, Jie, Sarmanova, Aliya, Hall, Michelle, Yang, Zidan, Li, Jiatian, Fernandes, Gwen S., Obotiba, Abasiama D., Gohir, Sameer A., Courtney, Philip, Zeng, Chao, and Lei, Guanghua

Subjects
musculoskeletal diseases, musculoskeletal system, human activities
Abstract

Additional file 1: Supplemental Figure 1. Recruitment and enrollment of study participants in Xiangya Osteoarthritis Study (XO Study). Supplemental Figure 2. Longitudinal ultrasonographic scan of suprapatellar recess (B mode). SH, synovial hypertrophy; E, joint effusion. Supplemental Figure 3. Longitudinal ultrasonographic scan of suprapatellar recess (Power Doppler mode). Power Doppler signal (PDS) at synovial membrane was scored using a semi-quantitative grading system, from 0 to 3 (0=absent, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=marked or severe). (A) grade 0, (B) grade 1, (C) grade 2. We did not detected grade 3 PDS in knee joints of participants of our study. Supplemental Figure 4. Bilateral weight-bearing posterior-anterior tibio-femoral radiographs, assessed according to Kellgren and Lawrence (KL) criteria: (A) grade 0, (B) grade 1, (C) grade 2, (D) grade 3 and (E) grade 4. Supplemental Figure 5. Skyline views of patellofemoral radiographs, assessed according to Kellgren and Lawrence (KL) criteria: (A) grade 0, (B) grade 1, (C) grade 2, (D) grade 3 and (E) grade 4. Supplemental Table 1. The intra- and inter-rater reliability for ultrasound-detected synovial abnormalities and Kellgren-Lawrence grade of knee radiography. Supplemental Table 2. Prevalence of knee synovial abnormalities on ultrasound among middle-aged and elderly persons, according to age group and sex. Supplemental Table 3. Association of knee synovial abnormalities on ultrasound and knee pain. Supplemental Table 4. Association of knee synovial abnormalities on ultrasound and knee pain among people with two knees discordant for knee pain. Supplemental Table 5. Association of knee synovial abnormalities on ultrasound and knee radiographic osteoarthritis. Supplemental Table 6. Association of knee pain stratified by knee synovial abnormalities on ultrasound and radiographic osteoarthritis status among people with two knees discordant for knee pain.

Published
2021
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11. Monosodium urate crystal deposits are common in asymptomatic sons of people with gout: The Sons of gout study

Author

Abhishek, Abhishek, Courtney, Philip, Jenkins, Wendy, Sandoval-Plata, Gabriela, Jones, Adrian, Zhang, Weiya, and Doherty, Michael

Subjects
Crystal arthritis, Gout, Hyperuricemia, Asymptomatic gout, Ultrasonography
Abstract

Objective To estimate the prevalence and distribution of asymptomatic monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition in sons of people with gout.Method People with gout were mailed an explanatory letter enclosing a postage-paid study-pack to mail to their son(s) ?20 years old. Sons interested in participating returned a reply-slip and underwent telephone screening. Subsequently they attended a study-visit for blood and urine collection, and musculoskeletal ultrasonography performed blind to serum urate (SU). Images were assessed for double contour sign (DCS), intra-articular or intra-tendinous aggregates/tophi, effusion and power Doppler. Logistic regression was used to examine associations. Results 131 sons (mean age 43.80 years, body mass index 27.10 kg/m2) completed assessments. 64.1% had SU ?6 mg/dl, and 29.8% had either DCS or intra-articular aggregates/tophi in ?1 joint. All participants with MSU deposition had involvement of either 1st metatarsophalangeal joint. 21.4% had intra-tendinous aggregates, and these associated with intra-articular MSU crystal deposits (aOR (95%CI) 2.96(1.17-7.49)). No participant had MSU crystal deposition at SU ?5 mg/dl, and 24.2% participants with SU between 5-6 mg/dl had ultrasonographic MSU deposition. MSU crystal deposition associated with increasing SU (aOR (95%CI) 1.61(1.10-2.36) for each 1 mg/dl increase).Conclusion Asymptomatic sons of people with gout frequently have hyperuricemia and MSU crystal deposits. In this study MSU crystal deposits were present in participants with SU >5 mg/dl. Evaluation of people without a family history of gout is needed to confirm if the threshold for MSU crystal deposition is also lower in the general population.

Published
2018

12. Parallel computing cart still chasing the horse

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
MIS, Parallel processing, Parallel processing, Management information systems
Abstract

Hailed as the next major technological advancement for commercial systems, parallel computing provides greater processing capabilities, as well as greater system availability. Using multiple engines to distribute tasks throughout the […]

Published
1995

13. BC/BS of Tennessee links PC/mainframe applications

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
System design, MIS, Company business management, Company systems management, Client/server architecture, Company process management, Online transaction processing, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee Inc. -- Information management -- Production processes -- Management, Telecommunication systems -- Production processes, Client/server architecture -- Production processes, Online transaction processing -- Production processes, System design, Systems analysis, Management information systems -- Production processes
Abstract

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST, Chattanooga, TN) is redesigning its claims processing systems using multi-tiered hardware platforms. Driven by business requirements, client/server technology is linking newly developed PC applications […]

Published
1995

14. Untangling the Internet

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Internet, Internet
Abstract

Net-Surfing For Information The Internet is one of the most popular communication and information-sharing mechanisms in the world. Once exclusively the domain of government agencies and educational and scientific institutions, […]

Published
1995

15. Recovery, automation a boon for Westpac-New Zealand

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Disaster recovery, Disaster recovery (Computers)
Abstract

A number of supplementary benefits have been realized by Westpac-New Zealand (Wellington, New Zealand) during disaster recovery planning. For one, the establishment of a remote site has enabled the bank […]

Published
1995

16. Education and resources

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Computer education, Company personnel management
Abstract

Evolving technologies combined with dwindling budgets have altered the face of corporate educational services. Companics pressing for the implementation of new technologies and applications are often hard-pressed to provide the […]

Published
1994

17. Jefferson-Pilot Life smashes performance barrier

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Performance improvement
Abstract

While on-line systems contain the most critical applications for virtually every company, efficient batch processing is necessary to ensure the on-time delivery of information to business units and customers. For […]

Published
1994

18. Architecting the flexible I/T enterprise: mainframe alternatives manage rapid change

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
MIS, Client/server architecture, Client/server architecture, Management information systems
Abstract

The accelerating pace of technological change is forcing organizations to rethink the basic building blocks of their business processes. While this change is exciting, it can also be quite sobering. […]

Published
1994

19. Sprint tracks changes

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Company systems management, Technology application, Systems management utility, Sprint Corp. -- Information management -- Technology application, Action Software International -- Product information -- Information management -- Technology application, Change Action (Mainframe/minicomputer management software) -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

One of the first questions asked during problem determination is 'What has changed?' Manual problem-resolution procedures typically require an application or operating system software review to identify recent modifications. In […]

Published
1994

20. An industry growing up for automation education; but the first step toward implementation is understanding own practices, procedures

Author

Courtney, Philip

Subjects
MIS, Computer education, Automation, Mechanization, Management information systems
Abstract

Frequent fluctuations in business requirements and constant technological advances have dictated that companies maintain an endless devotion to automation. Such devotion necessitates that companies become automation education disciples as well. […]

Published
1992

21. IBM moves DFSMS ahead as independents compete

Author

Courtney, Philip and Desmond, John

Subjects
Storage allocation, Desktop utility, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Disk space utilization -- Product information, Interoperability -- Product information, Storage media -- Product information
Abstract

Two years after IBM announced the Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem (DFSMS), the ideas behind system managed storage are gaining wide acceptance. But how software components from IBM relate to […]

Published
1990

22. To use or not to use a tool is the DB2 security question

Author

Courtney, Philip

Subjects
DBMS, DBMS utility, Systems/data security software, DB2 (DBMS) -- Usage, Systems and data security software -- Usage, Database management systems -- Usage
Abstract

TO USE OR NOT TO USE A TOOL IS THE DB2 SECURITY QUESTION DB2 security administration requires the operation of two separate systems--database security and access security. This separation of […]

Published
1990

23. Fear and loathing on the automation trail

Author

Courtney, Philip

Subjects
MIS, Automation, Mechanization, Management information systems
Abstract

FEAR AND LOATHING ON THE AUTOMATION TRAIL Data centers that have taken the initial steps toward automation have experienced increased processing capacity, greater efficiency and a reduction in costs. But […]

Published
1990

27. Distributing ownership at Owens & Minor

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Company business management, Company systems management, Owens & Minor Inc. -- Management -- Information management
Abstract

Following a 10-phase reengineering project, Owens & Minor, Inc. (Richmond, VA) will enter a revised world where decentralized applications, ownership and responsibilities are the keys to success. The plan, designed […]

Published
1995

28. Reynolds Metals manages DB2 growth; home-grown utilities, vendor products assist performance

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
DBMS, DBMS utility, Company systems management, Reynolds Metals Co. -- Information management, DB2 (DBMS) -- Usage, Database management systems -- Usage
Abstract

Home-Grown Utilities, Vendor Products Assist Performance Nearly a decade ago, Reynolds Metals Co. (Richmond, VA) recognized the value it could receive by exploiting the capabilities of DB2. One of the […]

Published
1995

29. Managing the change to a mainframe alternative

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
MIS, System conversion, Computer system conversion, Management information systems
Abstract

Despite the noblest of efforts, changes can and will fail when the transition process is ineptly managed. Even when the proper personnel employ the appropriate tools, there is no guarantee […]

Published
1994

30. Counting Cookies

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
DBMS, DBMS utility, Company business management, MIS, Sales management, Company systems management, Systems management, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Inc. -- Management -- Information management, Computer organization, Database management systems, Sales management, Management information systems
Abstract

The key to Web-to-host success at Nabisco was finding the right tools to give the sales teams information secured within the mainframe. When you're at your favorite convenience store looking […]

Published
2001

31. THE WANs Have Landed

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Wireless network, Wireless LAN/WAN system, Wireless technology, Technology application, Wireless communication systems -- Technology application, Mobile communication systems -- Technology application, Wireless local area networks (Computer networks) -- Technology application
Abstract

Wireless Technology: Embrace It or Beware Wireless technology goes a long way in satisfying the needs of today's employees, people who spend a lot of time working in teams that […]

Published
2001

32. Windows Shopping

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Application installation/distribution software, Company business planning, Application development software, Company product planning, Chicago-Soft Ltd. -- Product information -- Product introduction, Georgia Institute of Technology. Georgia Tech Research Institute -- Planning, WALLS (Application development software) -- Product introduction -- Product information, Program development software -- Product information -- Product introduction
Abstract

Georgia Tech Research Institute Automates Its Windows Applications Sometimes, applications in the MS-Windows environment just can't get along. Typically, coexistence problems occur when deployed applications require different versions of the […]

Published
2001

33. Testing the 'Right Stuff' with InCert Examiner

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Company systems management, Debugging/testing software, Technology application, COBOL, InCert Software Corp. -- Product information -- Information management -- Technology application, Securities Industry Automation Corp. -- Information management -- Technology application, InCert Examiner (Debugging/testing software) -- Usage -- Product information, Debugging software -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, COBOL -- Product information -- Technology application
Abstract

Instead of trying to figure out just how much testing is enough, the quality assurance department at the Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC) identifies and tests only the 'right stuff' […]

Published
2000

34. All's Quiet on the OS Front

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
System design, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, UNIX, Operating system, Microsoft Windows NT (Operating system) -- Design and construction, Operating systems, System design, Systems analysis, Unix
Abstract

UNIX/NT Rivals Begrudgingly Unite, For Now Well, it seems that your UNIX and Windows NT operating systems really can play nicely together. It just depends on the games. It also […]

Published
1999

35. Automated Quality During Big Bang SAP Implementation

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Company systems management, Contract agreement, Business application suite, Debugging/testing software, Business management software, Mercury Interactive Corp. -- Product information -- Contracts -- Information management, SAP SE -- Contracts -- Information management, Siemens Information and Communication Networks -- Contracts -- Information management, LoadRunner (Debugging/testing software) -- Case studies -- Product information, Telecommunication systems -- Product information -- Case studies, Debugging software -- Product information -- Case studies, Integrated software -- Product information -- Case studies, Business management software -- Product information -- Case studies
Abstract

While those in scientific circles continue to debate theories regarding the creation of the universe, folks at Siemens Information and Communication Networks (Siemens ICN; Boca Raton, Fla.) have discovered, and […]

Published
1999

36. Welcome to Wendy's, How May I Protect Your Server Data?

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Backup software, Company systems management, Network/file server technology, Technology application, Innovation Data Processing Inc. -- Product information -- Information management -- Technology application, Wendy's International Inc. -- Information management -- Technology application, FDR/Upstream (Backup software) -- Usage -- Product information, Backup software -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, Fast food restaurants -- Product information -- Usage -- Information management -- Technology application
Abstract

Centralized Backup Management at Wendy's International Customers around the world have learned to expect fast, prompt and courteous service when visiting any one of the 7,000 restaurants of Wendy's International, […]

Published
1999

45. T4 MultiLINK AFS

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Fax server, T4 Systems Inc. -- Product information, T4 Systems T4 MultiLINK AFS (Fax server) -- Usage
Abstract

Corporations discover fax automation is critical in completing their information delivery systems. The universal nature of fax has become increasingly important as corporations wrestle with the dilemma of developing a […]

Published
1995

46. Unicenter Job Management Solutions

Author

Courtney, Philip E.

Subjects
Company business management, CA Inc. -- Management, Computer software industry
Published
2005

48. Fast Check: PLATINUM presents newest DB2 utility

Author

Courtney, Philip

Subjects
DBMS, DBMS utility, PLATINUM Technology Inc. (Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois) -- Product information, PLATINUM technology PLATINUM Fast Check (DBMS utility) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Database management systems -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Database consistency is vital for all DB2 applications. To avoid inconsistencies that can lead to errors or malfunctions, it is critical for DBAs to be able to identify and resolve […]

Published
1995

49. VRW: Vanguard's report writer for MVS/RACF(Vanguard Integrity Professionals' VRW report writer)

Author

Courtney, Philip

Subjects
Report generation software, VANGUARD Integrity Professionals Inc. -- Product information, Vanguard Report Writer (Report generation software) -- Design and construction -- Product information
Abstract

Security analysts and auditors are often required to create special programs to extract RACF information from SMF records. These specialized programs require personnel to maintain an indepth knowledge of RACF, […]

Published
1995

50. ServerNet: new approach for massive data throughput from Tandem(Tandem Computers' ServerNet server architecture)

Author

Courtney, Philip

Subjects
Network architecture, Tandem Computers Inc. -- Product information, Network architecture -- Product information
Abstract

New Approach For Massive Data Throughput From Tandem Reduced storage and processing costs allow companies to amass tremendous databases and process tens of thousands of transactions per minute. But applications […]

Published
1995

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