The effect of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol and methamphetamine on sustained attention in the jumping spider (Trite planiceps).

Decreasing responsiveness to repeated visual stimuli (i.e., the inability to sustain attention) in jumping spiders (Salticidae) parallels that found in humans.

Bacterial and fungal root endophytes alter survival, growth, and resistance to grazing in a foundation plant species.

Plants host an array of microbial symbionts, including both bacterial and fungal endophytes located within their roots. While bacterial and fungal endophytes independently alter host plant growth, response to stress and susceptibility to disease, their combined effects on host plants are poorly studied. To tease apart interactions between co-occurring endophytes on plant growth, morphology, physiology, and survival we conducted a greenhouse experiment.

Epilepsy core outcome set for effectiveness trials (EPSET): A systematic review of outcomes measured in registered phase III and IV clinical trials for adults with epilepsy.

At present, little is known about the outcomes measured in studies assessing the effectiveness of treatments for adults with epilepsy. As part of a wider project developing a Core Outcome Set for clinical trials for adults with epilepsy, we summarised the current outcomes and measurement instruments used in completed phase III and IV clinical trials registered in the clinicaltrials.gov and International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) databases.

'Blue-lighting' seizure-related needs in care homes: a retrospective analysis of ambulance call-outs for seizures in North West England (2014-2021), their management and costs, with community comparisons.

Objectives: With a projected rise in care home residency and the disproportionate impact of epilepsy and seizures on older adults, understanding seizure-related needs in this population is crucial. Data silos and inconsistent recording of residence status make this challenging. We thus leveraged ambulance data to investigate seizure call-out incidence, characteristics, management and costs in care homes compared with the wider community.