BACKGROUND: This individual-patient data meta-analysis investigated the effects of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols compared with conventional care on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. METHODS: The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched systematically for articles reporting outcomes of ERAS after pancreatoduode

HIV infection affects the course of tuberculosis (TB), and HIV and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) synergize in disease progression through complex immunological interplay. To gain further understanding of these mechanisms, we compared the microRNA (miRNA) and small nucleolar RNA (snoRNA) expression patterns in whole blood of individuals with active TB, with and without HIV coinfection (HIV+/TB+

We highlight important assumptions associated with the research program in sustainability science developed around “corporate biosphere stewardship” and the promise of “science-business initiatives.” In doing so, we interrogate a central concept in this research, “keystone actors.” We analyze the program based on associated research outputs and communications, focusing on three key challenges 1) i

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a virulent strain causing severe gastrointestinal infection, hemolytic uremic syndrome and death. To date there are no specific therapies to reduce progression of disease. Here we investigated the effect of pooled immunoglobulins (IgG) on the course of disease in a mouse model of intragastric E. coli O157:H7 inoculation. Intraperitoneal administrat

An increasing number of extremely premature infants survive the neonatal period and beyond. Little is known about the maturation of the preterm infant’s metabolome and its relation to the development of morbidities. Using 1H-NMR, we investigated the serum metabolic profile of 87 infants born at a gestational age (GA)

Objective: This study aimed to investigate and compare the morphological and biochemical characteristics of the hippocampus and the spatial memory of young adult ApoE–/– mice on a standard chow diet, a low-fat diet (LFD), a high-fat diet (HFD), and an HFD supplemented with lingonberries. Methods: Eight-week-old ApoE–/– males were divided into five groups fed standard chow (Control), an LFD (LF), a

Just like other complex biological features, image vision (multi-pixel light sensing) did not evolve suddenly. Animal visual systems have a long prehistory of non-imaging light sensitivity. The first spatial vision was likely very crude with only few pixels, and evolved to improve orientation behaviors previously supported by single-channel directional photoreception. The origin of image vision wa

BACKGROUND: Plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) have broad potential as screening tools in primary care and disease-modifying trials. Detecting elevated amyloid-β (Aβ) pathology to support trial recruitment or initiating Aβ-targeting treatments would be of critical value. In this study, we aimed to examine the robustness of plasma biomarkers to detect elevated Aβ pathology at different

Wetland bird species have been declining in population size worldwide as climate warming and land-use change affect their suitable habitats. We used species distribution models (SDMs) to predict changes in range dynamics for 64 non-passerine wetland birds breeding in Europe, including range size, position of centroid, and margins. We fitted the SDMs with data collected for the first European Breed

Bacteria in the order 'Candidatus Brocadiales' within the phylum Planctomycetes (Planctomycetota) have the remarkable ability to perform anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox). Two families of anammox bacteria with different biogeographical distributions have been reported, marine Ca. Scalinduaceae and freshwater Ca. Brocadiaceae. Here we report evidence of three new species within a novel genus a

Människobehandlande yrken, såsom socialt arbete, syftar till att identifiera och åtgärda problem i människors liv. Hur skapas en förståelse av vad ett problem innebär? Hur nås enighet i fall där det finns flera motstridande definitioner och förklaringar till vad som ska anses vara problematisk? Detta kapitel handlar om hur en förståelse av ett problem och lösningar på det kan skapas i ett möte melMänniskobehandlande yrken, såsom socialt arbete, syftar till att identifiera och åtgärda problem i människors liv. Hur skapas en förståelse av vad ett problem innebär? Hur nås enighet i fall där det finns flera motstridande definitioner och förklaringar till vad som ska anses vara problematisk? Detta kapitel handlar om hur en förståelse av ett problem och lösningar på det kan skapas i ett möte mel

I detta kapitel undersöker vi några av de frågor som uppstår när mötet med klienten är begränsat till de skrivna orden. Hur visar man sin närvaro när man inte ser varandra? Hur förmedlar man förståelse och stöd i en textbaserad dialog? Vi går igenom skillnader mellan stödjande samtal i det fysiska rummet och textbaserat stöd på internet. Utifrån tidigare forskning och exempel från en chatt, som erI detta kapitel undersöker vi några av de frågor som uppstår när mötet med klienten är begränsat till de skrivna orden. Hur visar man sin närvaro när man inte ser varandra? Hur förmedlar man förståelse och stöd i en textbaserad dialog? Vi går igenom skillnader mellan stödjande samtal i det fysiska rummet och textbaserat stöd på internet. Utifrån tidigare forskning och exempel från en chatt, som er

Starch is the most abundant component in wheat flour, but has not traditionally been regarded as responsible for differences in quality between wheat varieties. In this chapter the role of starch in the baking process is described and examples on the role of starch during mixing, fermentation, and the oven step are given. The relevance of starch for baking performance is discussed, e.g., the setti

Nanoporous metals fabricated by dealloying have a unique bi-continuous, sponge-like porous structure with ultra-high surface area. The unique properties of these materials, especially nanoporous gold, have numerous potential applications in sensors and actuators and in energy-related applications such as catalytic materials, super-capacitors, and battery supports. The degree of porosity and size o

Summary: Microstructures from the millimeter- tonanometer scale have been studied and described in ametal nodule from the Vaca Muerta mesosiderite. Ourobservations are interpreted in the context of formationmechanisms.

Insomnia and sleep apnea represent the most prevalent sleep disorders worldwide. Incidences are discouraging, with perhaps less attention in some parts, and the complexity in the pathophysiologies of the two diseases pose a major challenge to clinicians and researchers. Mainstream therapeutic regimens are afflicted by adverse side effects, laborious, demanding enormous amounts of money, and are in

Inorganic lead is the most extensively studied environmental toxin. Today's humans have in the order of 100 times higher lead exposure, compared to prehistoric humans, mainly from food. The exposure was even higher during the 20th century, mainly due to lead addition to gasoline. Today, high exposures occur in many occupations, but also through, for example, contaminated drinking water, traditiona

With the aim of understanding how the International Criminal Court (ICC) affects peace processes, this article examines the Colombian peace and justice processes through the lens of friction. It investigates frictional encounters between the Colombian judicial system and the ICC, in order to reveal the tensions in this relationship. First, we disaggregate the concept of friction and propose three