Publications by authors named "A Couch"

Objective: While most xenograft wound matrices are flat sheets not designed for deep or tunnelling wounds, three-dimensional acellular collagen matrices (3D-ACM) can fill deep wound beds and enable full wound wall apposition. This case series examines the use of 3D-ACM in treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that are deep, tunnelling, undermining, or irregularly shaped. We report outcomes of cases where 3D-ACM was applied to deep or tunnelling DFUs present for at least four weeks.

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  • * Researchers used human-induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) models to investigate how IL-6 affects neural progenitor cells (NPCs) when co-cultured with microglia-like cells (MGLs), finding that NPCs can respond to IL-6 when certain conditions are met, but the response was minimal.
  • * The study suggests that further exploration of trans-IL-6 signaling in NPCs is necessary to link prenatal IL-6 exposure to psychiatric disorders, emphasizing the need for more complex in vitro models
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The 2018 Farm Bill defines marijuana as L. or any derivative thereof that contains greater than 0.3% Δ-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ-THC) on a dry weight basis.

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Background: Burnout is highly prevalent among health practitioners. It negatively impacts job performance, patient care, career retention and psychological well-being. This study aimed to identify factors associated with burnout among Australian podiatrists.

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Background: Podiatrists' earnings have an important influence on workforce dynamics. This includes the profession's ability to attract and retain workers so the population's healthcare needs can be met. This study aimed to describe financial characteristics of podiatry work and factors relating to a sense of financial security.

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