Article
Surgery
Esther S. Tseng, Jessica L. Weaver, Ayodele T. Sangosanya, Rondi B. Gelbard, Matthew J. Martin, Lily Tung, Ariel P. Santos, Maureen McCunn, Stephanie Bonne, Bellal Joseph, Tanya L. Zakrison
Summary: This study aimed to examine the diversity, equity, and inclusion landscape in academic trauma surgery and the EAST organization. The survey results showed that women and surgeons of color are underrepresented as EAST members and leaders.
Editorial Material
Hematology
Megan S. Lim
Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Consensus Classification have categorized T-cell lymphomas and histiocytic and dendritic tumors, but differences in their classification systems have sparked considerable debate. Falini and colleagues offer a framework to navigate the current classifications, emphasizing the importance of establishing a unified classification scheme in the future.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Respiratory System
Pearl Toy, Mark R. Looney, Mark Popovsky, Miodrag Palfi, Gosta Berlin, Catherine E. Chapman, Paula Bolton-Maggs, Michael A. Matthay
Summary: Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a condition characterized by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after blood transfusion, often associated with donor leukocyte antibodies or plasma from multiparous donors. While there have been successful measures to reduce TRALI, there are still unanswered questions regarding non-antibody TRALI mechanisms, the impact of blood products on ARDS in massive transfusion patients, and accurate diagnosis of TRALI.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Delbrynth P. Mitchao, Meghan Lewis, Dominik Jakob, Elizabeth R. Benjamin, Demetrios Demetriades
Summary: The study reveals a low rate of helmet use among skateboard injury patients, and highlights the protective effects of skate parks and helmet use against severe traumatic brain injury. Older children and males are more prone to severe TBI after skateboard-related injuries, indicating the need for targeted preventive education and legislation.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2022)
Editorial Material
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Adam L. Gordon, Chloe Bennett, Claire Goodman, Wilco P. Achterberg
Summary: Care homes provide 24-hour staff support for people with advanced physical and cognitive impairment, and are an important feature in most countries' care systems. This article summarizes 42 important articles related to care homes published in Age and Ageing since 2015, covering topics such as technical issues, quality assessment challenges, research methods, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Cisio De Oliveira Brandao, Sandra Lewis, Darcie Sandschafer, Jeffrey Crawford
Summary: Chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia (FN) is a medical emergency that requires early therapeutic intervention. The administration of pegfilgrastim via the on-body injector (OBI) has significantly improved the adherence to and compliance with clinically recommended pegfilgrastim therapy, reducing the incidence of FN. Pegfilgrastim has played a crucial role in the treatment of FN, and the introduction of the OBI device has further improved patient care.
CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nick Serpone
Summary: Sunscreens have been developed for decades to protect against the harmful effects of UV radiation, but questions remain as to whether they are effective in preventing sunburns, skin aging, and most importantly, skin cancers. Research in the past two decades has focused on protection against UVA radiation, with discussions also covering the safety of sunscreen ingredients and how to enhance their protective effects.
PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Alan K. Knapp, Kathleen V. Condon, Christine C. Folks, Matthew A. Sturchio, Robert J. Griffin-Nolan, Steven A. Kannenberg, Amy S. Gill, Olivia L. Hajek, J. Alexander Siggers, Melinda D. Smith
Summary: We reviewed field experiments simulating drought and found that ecosystem sensitivity to drought increases with aridity, while plant traits associated with aridity are not determinants of drought resistance. As drought magnitude or duration increases to extreme levels, plants may shift from drought tolerance to drought escape/avoidance strategies. More experiments are needed to address alterations in drought characteristics, changes in drivers of drought, and the recovery periods after drought.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Eugenio Manassero, Alessandra Giordano, Erika Raimondo, Alessandro Cicolin, Benedetto Sacchetti
Summary: Past experiences shape our ability to handle future dangers, and sleep plays a crucial role in consolidating threatening event memories. Lack of sleep may lead to expanded threat generalization to new stimuli. These findings are important for understanding implicit and explicit memory related to threat, as well as the impact of sleep deprivation on these processes.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marinda Li Wu
Summary: The opportunities and roles for women in the chemistry enterprise have evolved over the years, with an increase in the percentage of women earning science PhDs and more women being elected to leadership positions and receiving Nobel Laureates in Chemistry. However, there are still gender disparities in representation, pay, and governance that need to be addressed.
PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Andre Magnan, Melissa Davidson, Annette Aurelie Desmarais
Summary: This article analyzes the growing farm consolidation and land concentration in Saskatchewan, Canada, and highlights the trends of increasing land holdings, ownership concentration, and the emergence of mega-farms. The research also discusses the social and environmental changes caused by consolidation and emphasizes the importance of rethinking the concept of family farms. Additionally, the study documents the competitive pressures and land market dynamics that contribute to land inequality and hinder the entry of new farmers.
AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN VALUES
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Graeme McLean, Jennifer B. Barhorst
Summary: Virtual reality (VR) is considered an important technological development that affects the tourism industry, especially the hotel sector. Research through experiments and surveys has shown that VR plays a positive role in helping tourism consumers learn about hotels, form visit intentions, and manage expectations.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Katherine L. Smulligan, Mathew J. Wingerson, Casey C. Little, Julie C. Wilson, David R. Howell
Summary: This study aims to assess the association between early physical activity and sleep quality, dizziness, and postural stability among adolescents with concussion. The results showed that the no physical activity group had worse sleep quality and slower single-task tandem gait compared to controls, while the early physical activity group did not. Early physical activity may promote sleep quality and postural stability.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Aleksandra Katarzyna Macznik, Poonam Mehta, Mandeep Kaur
Summary: This study investigated the availability, readability, quality, and content of websites presenting exercise-based sports injury risk reduction programs. The overall quality of the websites was found to be low, but their readability was high. Improvements to the quality of websites, such as updating dates and applying for certification, are relatively easy to implement and crucial.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2021)
Review
Anesthesiology
David Wang, Brendon J. Yee, Ronald R. Grunstein, Frances Chung
Summary: This passage discusses the potential occurrence of central sleep apnea (CSA) in chronic opioid users, primarily due to respiratory rhythm abnormalities induced by opioid use. While there is currently no direct evidence showing significant clinical consequences of CSA in chronic opioid users, research suggests an increased morbidity and mortality among this population. Future studies in this area should focus on investigating the phenotypes and genotypes of opioid-induced CSA, determining the beneficial or detrimental effects of CSA in chronic opioid users, and assessing the clinical consequences of different treatment options for opioid-induced CSA.
ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2021)
