Compression-induced crossovers for the ground state of classical dipole lattices on a Möbius strip.

We explore the ground-state properties of a lattice of classical dipoles spanned on the surface of a Möbius strip. The dipole equilibrium configurations depend significantly on the geometrical parameters of the Möbius strip, as well as on the lattice dimensions. As a result of the variable dipole spacing on the curved surface of the Möbius strip, the ground state can consist of multiple domains with different dipole orientations which are separated by domain-wall-like boundaries.

High-resolution Serotyping Reveals Salmonella Surveillance Challenges in the Turkey Industry.

Despite extensive Salmonella controls used at processing, 5.5% of salmonellosis cases are linked to turkey. This study had two objectives: (i) to summarize USDA-FSIS turkey Salmonella verification program data and (ii) to evaluate Salmonella through turkey production and processing of 22 flocks.

Left-Sided Double-Lumen Tube vs EZ-Blocker for One-Lung Ventilation in Thoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The EZ-Blocker is the newest generation of bronchial blocker and offers a potential alternative to left-sided double lumen tubes for lung isolation and one-lung ventilation during thoracic surgery. Databases were searched for randomized controlled trials comparing left-sided double lumen tube to the EZ-Blocker for one-lung ventilation during thoracic surgery. The time for placement, incidence of intraoperative displacement, and surgeons' rating of lung collapse quality were designated as coprimary outcomes.

Role of Cisplatin Dose Intensity and TPMT Variation in the Development of Hearing Loss in Children.

Background: Cisplatin, widely used in the treatment of solid tumors, causes permanent hearing loss in more than 60% of treated children. Previous studies have implicated several clinical factors in the development of ototoxicity, including cumulative cisplatin dose. However, the role of cisplatin dose intensity in the development of hearing loss in children remains unclear.

Development of a Dose-Adjusted Polygenic Risk Model for Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity.

Background: Anthracyclines, which are effective chemotherapeutic agents, cause cardiac dysfunction in up to 57% of patients. The cumulative anthracycline dose is a crucial predictor of cardiotoxicity; however, the cumulative dose alone cannot explain all cardiotoxic events. Strongly associated genetic variants in SLC28A3 , UGT1A6 , and RARG contribute to anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in pediatric patients and may help identify those most susceptible.