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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536103/hospital-inpatient-nutrition-service-errors-and-patient-safety-interventions-a-scoping-review
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Davis Austria, Chelsea McConnell, Charlene Pope
OBJECTIVES: Food service errors are prevalent in healthcare hospital inpatient settings. Like medication administration errors, these mistakes can result in disastrous consequences. This scoping review aimed to identify the evidence describing hospitals' nutrition department service errors and subsequent patient safety interventions. METHODS: The review was conducted on four electronic databases, OVID MedlinePlus, PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL, to search for articles reporting hospital food-related errors...
March 28, 2024: Journal of Patient Safety
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535927/effects-of-indigo-carmine-on-growth-cell-division-and-morphology-of-allium-cepa-l-root-tip
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Madalina-Elena Ristea, Otilia Zarnescu
Indigo carmine has a variety of uses in foods, textiles, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. There are studies reporting the toxic potential of indigo carmine on human health and the environment. In this study, we investigated the cytogenotoxic effects of indigo carmine using apical root cells of Allium cepa . Allium cepa bulbs were subjected to four treatments with indigo carmine (0.0032, 0.0064, 0.0125, and 0.2 mg/mL) and to ultrapure water as a control. After 5 days, root growth, root length, mitotic index, mitotic inhibition, chromosomal anomalies, and cell morphology were analyzed...
March 1, 2024: Toxics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535921/microarray-and-functional-pathway-analyses-revealed-significantly-elevated-gene-expressions-associated-with-metabolic-resistance-to-oxamyl-vydate-in-lygus-lineolaris
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yu-Cheng Zhu, Yuzhe Du, Xiaofen Liu, Maribel Portilla, Jian Chen, Yanhua Wang
The tarnished plant bug (TPB, Lygus lineolaris ) remains a major pest for a variety of crops. Frequent sprays on row crops, especially cotton, prompted resistance development in field populations. To maintain chemical control as an effective tool against the pest, knowledge of global gene regulations is desirable for better understanding and managing the resistance. Novel microarray expressions of 6688 genes showed 685 significantly upregulated and 1382 significantly downregulated genes in oxamyl-selected TPBs (Vyd1515FF[R]) from a cotton field...
February 28, 2024: Toxics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535747/seasonal-variation-and-the-effect-of-the-transition-period-on-physical-fitness-parameters-in-youth-female-soccer-players
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Koulla Parpa, Borko Katanic, Marcos Michaelides
This study examined seasonal variation and the effect of the transition period on physical fitness parameters in female youth soccer players. Twenty-four players (13-17 years old) were assessed through field and laboratory testing. They completed laboratory testing three times: (1) at the beginning of the season (post-preseason), (2) at the end of the regular season (postseason), and (3) following the transition period (preseason). Field testing was conducted post-preseason and postseason. Results indicated that weight and body fat significantly increased from post-preseason to postseason and following the transition period...
March 20, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535577/-staphylococcus-capitis-central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-in-the-neonatal-intensive-care-unit-a-single-center-four-year-experience-in-central-line-management-during-sepsis-treatment
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Anna Sala, Valentina Pivetti, Alessandra Vittorini, Claudia Viggiano, Francesca Castoldi, Valentina Fabiano, Gianluca Lista, Francesco Cavigioli
Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are reportedly responsible for 50-60% of bloodstream infections in very preterm (<1500 g) infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Staphylococcus capitis is an increasingly prevalent pathogen in the neonatal setting, frequently causing central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) that can be difficult to eradicate. Central venous catheter (CVC) removal versus in situ treatment with CoNS CLABSIs is a controversial treatment strategy with no clear consensus...
March 7, 2024: Pathogens
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535573/prevalence-diversity-and-virulence-of-campylobacter-carried-by-migratory-birds-at-four-major-habitats-in-china
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Shanrui Wu, Ru Jia, Ying Wang, Jie Li, Yisong Li, Lan Wang, Yani Wang, Chao Liu, Elena M Jia, Yihua Wang, Guogang Zhang, Jie Liu
Campylobacter species, especially C. jejuni and C. coli , are the main zoonotic bacteria causing human gastroenteritis. A variety of Campylobacter species has been reported in wild birds, posing a potential avian-human transmission pathway. Currently, there has been little surveillance data on Campylobacter carriage in migratory birds in China. In the current work, fresh fecal droppings from individual migratory birds were collected at four bird wintering/stopover sites in China from May 2020 to March 2021...
March 6, 2024: Pathogens
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535440/a-standardized-extract-of-microalgae-phaeodactylum-tricornutum-mi136-inhibit-d-gal-induced-cognitive-dysfunction-in-mice
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Jonathan Maury, Antoine Delbrut, Vanessa Villard, Rémi Pradelles
The microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum (PT) is distinguished by its rich nutrient profile, characterized by well-documented neuroprotective activities, including fucoxanthin (FX), a major carotenoid and polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFA). The current study aims to evaluate the protective effects of a standardized extract of PT (Mi136) containing 2% FX on cognitive function, oxidative stress, and inflammation parameters in a mouse model of accelerated aging. Seventy-two (72) male mice were randomly assigned to the blank control group (BC), negative control group (NC), and four similar microalgae extract of PT groups (branded as BrainPhyt™) with different human equivalent doses to evaluate potential dose-response effects...
February 21, 2024: Marine Drugs
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535410/flywheel-romanian-deadlift-intra-and-inter-day-kinetic-and-kinematic-reliability-of-four-inertial-loads-using-cluster-sets
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Shane Ryan, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Declan Browne, Jeremy Moody, Paul J Byrne
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the intra- and inter-day reliability of flywheel cluster set training in concentric power (CON), eccentric power (ECC), and ECC overload during the Romanian deadlift exercise (RDL). A secondary aim was to assess the acute effect of internal and external attentional focus instructions on mean power when performing the flywheel RDL. Fourteen collegiate male field sport athletes (age, 23.3 ± 3.7 years; mass, 80.8 ± 9.9 kg; height, 1.79 ± 0.06 m) were randomized into internal ( n = 7) or external ( n = 7) attentional focus groups and attended four testing sessions, with a between-session separation of 7 days...
December 19, 2023: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535405/combinations-of-lemongrass-and-star-anise-essential-oils-and-their-main-constituent-synergistic-housefly-repellency-and-safety-against-non-target-organisms
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Mayura Soonwera, Jirisuda Sinthusiri, Hataichanok Passara, Tanapoom Moungthipmalai, Cheepchanok Puwanard, Sirawut Sittichok, Kouhei Murata
The present study evaluated the housefly repellency of single-component formulations and combinations of lemongrass and star anise essential oils (EOs) and their main constituents. The efficacies of the combinations were compared against those of single-component formulations and DEET. Safety bioassays of all formulations and DEET on non-target species-guppy, molly, dwarf honeybee, and stingless bee-were conducted. GC-MS analysis showed that the main constituent of lemongrass EO was geranial (46.83%) and that of star anise EO was trans -anethole (92...
March 20, 2024: Insects
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535347/biodiversity-and-spatiotemporal-variations-of-mecoptera-in-thailand-influences-of-elevation-and-climatic-factors
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Theerapan Dokjan, Wesley J Bicha, Piyawan Suttiprapan, Bajaree Chuttong, Chun-I Chiu, Kittipat Aupalee, Atiporn Saeung, Chayanit Sulin, Wichai Srisuka
Ecological analyses of the small and lesser-known insect order Mecoptera in Thailand are presented. Specimens were collected monthly over a period of 12 consecutive months, using both Malaise and pan traps, from 29 sampling sites located in 18 national parks throughout Thailand. A total of 21 species in four genera were identified from 797 specimens, including Panorpa (1 species), Neopanorpa (18 species), Bittacus (1 species), and Terrobittacus (1 species), with the latter genus representing a new genus record to Thailand...
February 23, 2024: Insects
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535309/advancing-personalized-medicine-by-analytical-means-selection-of-three-metabolites-that-allows-discrimination-between-glaucoma-diabetes-and-controls
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David Bernal-Casas, Joan Serrano-Marín, Juan Sánchez-Navés, Josep M Oller, Rafael Franco
This paper aimed at devising an intelligence-based method to select compounds that can distinguish between open-angle glaucoma patients, type 2 diabetes patients, and healthy controls. Taking the concentration of 188 compounds measured in the aqueous humour (AH) of patients and controls, linear discriminant analysis (LDA) was used to identify the right combination of compounds that could lead to accurate diagnosis. All possibilities, using the leave-one-out approach, were considered through ad hoc programming and in silico massive data production and statistical analysis...
February 29, 2024: Metabolites
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535177/chromoblastomycosis-in-french-guiana-epidemiology-and-practices-1955-2023
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Julie Valentin, Geoffrey Grotta, Thibaut Muller, Pieter Bourgeois, Kinan Drak Alsibai, Magalie Demar, Pierre Couppie, Romain Blaizot
Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a chronic neglected fungal disease, usually met in tropical areas. French Guiana is a South American territory with limited epidemiological data. This retrospective study concerned all patients with CBM proven by at least one paraclinical examination and diagnosed in French Guiana between 1950 and 2023. In total, 23 patients were included, mostly males (87%) of Creole origin, living in the coastal region (87%) and involved in outdoor occupations (74%). Lesions were mostly observed on the lower limbs (78...
February 22, 2024: Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland)
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535105/echocardiographic-fluoroscopic-fusion-imaging-improves-interventionalists-learning-curve-for-percutaneous-left-atrial-appendage-closure-initial-single-center-retrospective-observations
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Dominika Kanschik, Houtan Heidari, Kathrin Klein, Amin Polzin, Verena Veulemans, Jürgen Leick, Malte Kelm, Christian Jung, Tobias Zeus, Shazia Afzal
Due to the complex and variable anatomy of the left atrial appendage, percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) can be challenging. In this study, we investigated the impact of fusion imaging (FI) on the LAAC learning curve of two interventionalists. The first interventionalist (IC 1) was initially trained without FI and continued his training with FI. The second interventionalist (IC 2) performed all procedures with FI. We compared the first 36 procedures without FI of IC 1 (group 1) with his next 36 interventions with FI (group 2)...
February 29, 2024: Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535066/comparison-of-disease-severity-classifications-of-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-gold-vs-star-in-clinical-practice
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Koichi Nishimura, Masaaki Kusunose, Ayumi Shibayama, Kazuhito Nakayasu
BACKGROUND: In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are two known classifications for assessing what is called disease severity. One is the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classification, which is based on the post-bronchodilator value of FEV1 (% reference). The other is the STaging of Airflow obstruction by Ratio (STAR), with four grades of severity in subjects with an FEV1 /FVC ratio <0.70: STAR 1 ≥0.60 to <0.70, STAR 2 ≥0...
March 19, 2024: Diagnostics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535027/detection-of-acute-brain-injury-in-intensive-care-unit-patients-on-ecmo-support-using-ultra-low-field-portable-mri-a-retrospective-analysis-compared-to-head-ct
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Sung-Min Cho, Shivalika Khanduja, Jiah Kim, Jin Kook Kang, Jessica Briscoe, Lori R Arlinghaus, Kha Dinh, Bo Soo Kim, Haris I Sair, Audrey-Carelle N Wandji, Elena Moreno, Glenda Torres, Jose Gavito-Higuera, Huimahn A Choi, John Pitts, Aaron M Gusdon, Glenn J Whitman
Early detection of acute brain injury (ABI) is critical to intensive care unit (ICU) patient management and intervention to decrease major complications. Head CT (HCT) is the standard of care for the assessment of ABI in ICU patients; however, it has limited sensitivity compared to MRI. We retrospectively compared the ability of ultra-low-field portable MR (ULF-pMR) and head HCT, acquired within 24 h of each other, to detect ABI in ICU patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). A total of 17 adult patients (median age 55 years; 47% male) were included in the analysis...
March 13, 2024: Diagnostics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534926/haploidentical-hematopoietic-stem-cell-transplantation-for-patients-with-severe-aplastic-anemia-single-centre-experience
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Vered Stavi, Niranjan Khaire, Jeffrey H Lipton, Rajat Kumar
Severe aplastic anemia (SAA) is a life-threatening type of aplastic anemia for which allogeneic stem cell transplantation or immunosuppressive therapy are the principal treatment modalities. Only about 25-30% of patients have a matched sibling donor, and finding an unrelated donor in ethnic minorities is a challenge. The use of related haploidentical donor transplants in severe aplastic anemia is uncommon. We would like to report our experience with the first four patients who underwent haploidentical transplants for severe aplastic anemia...
February 26, 2024: Current Oncology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534840/cell-biological-and-antibacterial-evaluation-of-a-new-approach-to-zirconia-implant-surfaces-modified-with-mta
#37
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Beatriz Ferreira Fernandes, Neusa Silva, Mariana Brito Da Cruz, Gonçalo Garret, Óscar Carvalho, Filipe Silva, António Mata, Helena Francisco, Joana Faria Marques
Peri-implantitis continues to be one of the major reasons for implant failure. We propose a new approach to the incorporation of MTA into zirconia implant surfaces with Nd:YAG laser and investigate the biological and the microbiological responses of peri-implant cells. Discs of zirconia stabilized with yttria and titanium were produced according to the following four study groups: Nd:YAG laser-textured zirconia coated with MTA (Zr MTA), Nd:YAG laser-textured zirconia (Zr textured), polished zirconia discs, and polished titanium discs (Zr and Ti)...
March 1, 2024: Biomimetics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534821/a-bio-inspired-probabilistic-neural-network-model-for-noise-resistant-collision-perception
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jialan Hong, Xuelong Sun, Jigen Peng, Qinbing Fu
Bio-inspired models based on the lobula giant movement detector (LGMD) in the locust's visual brain have received extensive attention and application for collision perception in various scenarios. These models offer advantages such as low power consumption and high computational efficiency in visual processing. However, current LGMD-based computational models, typically organized as four-layered neural networks, often encounter challenges related to noisy signals, particularly in complex dynamic environments...
February 23, 2024: Biomimetics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534694/detection-of-extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-esbl-producing-enterobacteriaceae-from-diseased-broiler-chickens-in-lusaka-district-zambia
#39
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Chikwanda Chileshe, Misheck Shawa, Nelson Phiri, Joseph Ndebe, Cynthia Sipho Khumalo, Chie Nakajima, Masahiro Kajihara, Hideaki Higashi, Hirofumi Sawa, Yasuhiko Suzuki, Walter Muleya, Bernard Mudenda Hang'ombe
Poultry products in Zambia form an integral part of the human diet in many households, as they are cheap and easy to produce. The burden of poultry diseases has, however, remained a major challenge. Growing consumer demand for poultry products in Zambia has resulted in non-prudent antimicrobial use on farms, intending to prevent and treat poultry diseases for growth optimisation and maximising profits. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the different types of bacteria causing diseases in chickens in Lusaka and to detect the extended-spectrum lactamase (ESBL)-encoding genes...
March 15, 2024: Antibiotics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534671/the-microbiological-profile-and-antibiotic-susceptibility-of-fracture-related-infections-in-a-low-resource-setting-differ-from-high-resource-settings-a-cohort-study-from-cameroon
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Loïc Fonkoue, Elizabeth K Tissingh, Michelle Tognia Ngouateu, Kennedy Olivier Muluem, Olivier Ngongang, Pretty Mbouyap, Perrin Ngougni Pokem, Kuetche Fotsing, Jean Bahebeck, Martin McNally, Olivier Cornu
Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a common and devastating complication of orthopedic trauma in all settings. Data on the microbiological profile and susceptibility of FRI to antibiotics in low-income countries are scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the microbial patterns and antimicrobial susceptibility of FRI in a sub-Saharan African setting in order to provide guidance for the formulation of evidence-based empirical antimicrobial regimens. We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients treated for FRI with deep tissue sampling for microbiological culture from January 2016 to August 2023 in four tertiary-level hospitals in Yaoundé, Cameroon...
March 4, 2024: Antibiotics
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