Article
Nursing
Miho Satoh, Akiko Fujimura, Shoko Miyagawa
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the challenges and innovations in anatomy and physiology education in Japanese nursing universities. It was found that multiple professions were involved in teaching anatomy and physiology, and innovative methods included integrating it with related disciplines and linking it to clinical nursing practice. Difficulties included limitations in the teaching environment and teaching the importance and terminology of anatomy and physiology.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Tarini V. Ullal, Stanley L. Marks, Peter C. Belafsky, Jeffrey L. Conklin, John E. Pandolfino
Summary: Swallowing impairment is a common and clinically significant problem in both humans and dogs. Despite challenges and differences, dogs serve as a valuable animal model for studying oropharyngeal and esophageal disorders in humans, allowing for shared knowledge.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jia Qing, Gu Cheng, Xiao-Qi Ni, Yi Yang, Wei Zhang, Zhi Li
Summary: This study aims to improve the quality and efficiency of histopathology education by using an interactive virtual microscope laboratory system (IVMLS). The results show that IVMLS significantly improves students' academic performance and receives positive feedback from students.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicholas B. Bechet, Nagesh C. Shanbhag, Iben Lundgaard
Summary: The glymphatic system is a waste clearance system in the brain that helps clear neurotoxic peptides like amyloid-beta. Impaired function of this system exacerbates disease pathology in neurodegenerative diseases. Our study shows an adaptation of a technique used to study the glymphatic system in pigs, bridging the gap between rodent and human studies.
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Miwa Horiuchi-Hirose, Tomoko Fukuoka, Yuka Saeki
Summary: This study aimed to determine perceptions of registered and student nurses regarding the integration of anatomy and physiology into nursing practice. The literature review revealed that both undergraduate student and registered nurses recognized the importance of anatomy and physiology knowledge to nursing practice. They acknowledged its relevance to understanding patient pathophysiology, treatment selection, patient observation, and patient safety.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew J. Miller-Hansen, S. Murray Sherman
Summary: Higher-order thalamic nuclei contribute to sensory processing by projecting to primary and higher cortical areas, and their synapses in cortex have divergent properties depending on the cortical area they project to. Furthermore, the inputs to higher-order thalamus come from layer 5 neurons in primary and higher cortical areas. These findings reveal a conserved organization in thalamocortical circuitry and suggest the existence of transthalamic pathways acting as drivers in the feedback direction.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Emma C. Graham, Eva M. Sweeney, Christopher D. Johnson
Summary: We conducted a survey to understand the extent of ultrasound use in teaching undergraduate anatomy and physiology modules in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The results showed that although ultrasound is used for various body systems, only a small proportion of courses incorporate ultrasound in their teaching. The main barriers identified are unfamiliarity with the technology and its potential uses. However, there is widespread interest in using ultrasound as a teaching tool, indicating the need for further dissemination of this practice.
ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Limei He, Shengyuan Zhao, Wei He, Kongming Wu
Summary: This study assessed the impact of plant-derived foods on the survival, fecundity, and reproductive physiology of noctuid pests. The researchers found that nectar can prolong the lifespan and increase the fecundity of adult moths. The adaptability of different species of moths varied on specific pollen diets.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weitao Jia, Maohua Ma, Jilong Chen, Shengjun Wu
Summary: This review article provides a detailed description of plants' survival strategies, molecular mechanisms, and the role of plant hormones in adapting to flooding stress. By summarizing and analyzing relevant information, the review offers references for future screening of flood-tolerant genes and outlines potential research directions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ellen L. Ferraro, Rebecca Chota Nelson, Paul C. Bryson
Summary: The terms hoarseness and dysphonia are used interchangeably to describe a type of altered vocal quality affecting one-third of patients. Hoarseness may indicate benign or malignant vocal-fold pathology, and caregivers need to know how to evaluate, treat, and refer patients for direct visualization via laryngoscopy.
CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Zoology
Ross Brooks
Summary: Zoological narratives about hermaphroditism, sex transformations, and same-sex sexual behaviors have played significant roles in shaping ideas about sex. In the past, there were misconceptions and superstitions surrounding these topics, but observation and scientific study gradually replaced them. The study of hermaphroditism became a concern for naturalists after John Ray's discovery in 1660, while the understanding of same-sex sexual behaviors among animals was limited until the 19th century.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Xiao-Yu Liu, Chunmei Lu, Hui Zhu, Xiaoran Wang, Shuwei Jia, Ying Zhang, Haixia Wen, Yu-Feng Wang
Summary: Online teaching has become increasingly common, but the effectiveness of combining online and offline teaching models in physiological education has not been adequately assessed. This study evaluated a hybrid teaching model and found that it improved students' exam scores and learning initiatives.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Mickael Antoine Joseph, Erna Judith Roach, Jansirani Natarajan, Suja Karkada, Arcalyd Rose Ramos Cayaban
Summary: The study found that the flipped classroom strategy improved the performance and satisfaction of Omani nursing students in an anatomy and physiology course. Students instructed with the flipped classroom method had better scores on the final examination and expressed higher satisfaction levels compared to those taught with traditional lecture approach.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sumit K. Soni, Manoj Kumar Mishra, Maneesh Mishra, Swati Kumari, Sangeeta Saxena, Virendra Shukla, Sudeep Tiwari, Pramod Shirke
Summary: The present investigation revealed that the infection of papaya leaves by PaLCuV resulted in significant changes in the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacological properties of the leaves. The infected leaves showed reduced stomatal density, photosynthesis rate, and enzymatic activity, while the size of guard cells, transpiration rate, and anthocyanin content increased. Moreover, the pharmacological potential of the infected leaves was significantly decreased.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dilawar Khan, Daniel Kirby, Simon Bryson, Maryam Shah, Afzal Rahman Mohammed
Summary: This article discusses the factors affecting the safety, toxicity, and efficacy of pediatric drug delivery systems, as well as the anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults. It evaluates the advantages, limitations, and acceptability of current pediatric dosage forms, and explores techniques to overcome barriers associated with non-adherence to pediatric medications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2022)
