Role of the ventral portion of intermediate arcopallium in stability of female Bengalese finch song preferences.

The process of decision making is a complex procedure influenced by both external and internal conditions. Songbirds provide an excellent model to investigate the neural mechanisms of decision making, because females rely on acoustic signals called songs as important stimuli in directing their mate choice. Previous experiments by our group and others have implicated secondary auditory brain sites in female evaluation of song quality, including the caudal portions of the nidopallium (NC) and mesopallium (CM).

The impact of surgical technique on the number of sentinel lymph nodes removed and its effect on complication rates.

Purpose: Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a staging procedure used to guide treatment for patients with breast cancer. Multiple variations in the SLNB technique have been described. We questioned how technique impacts the number of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) removed and associated complications.

Bilateral Light-Adjustable Lens Implantation in a Patient With 50-Cut Radial Keratotomy.

Purpose: To report a case of Light Adjustable Lens (LAL, RxSight, Aliso Viejo, CA) implantation in a patient with bilateral 50-cut radial keratotomy (RK) and discuss related preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations.

Methods: A 78-year-old patient with history of bilateral 50-cut RK underwent phacoemulsification with implantation of LALs in both eyes one month apart. Although LAL technology was not approved specifically for addressing limitations in intraocular lens calculation post-RK due to corneal topography irregularity, the patient opted for this lens due to its ability to make post-operative adjustments to its refractive power.

Building public trust in preparation for future health shocks: a research agenda.

Trust is fundamental to cooperation, essential in times of crisis. Researching and understanding trust networks and perceptions of trustworthiness is therefore crucial in preparing for future health shocks, write