Publications by authors named "A Thorpe"
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, with approximately two-thirds of AD patients are females. Basic and clinical research studies show evidence supporting sex-specific differences contributing to the complexity of AD. There is also strong evidence supporting sex-specific interaction between the primary genetic risk factor of AD, and AD-associated neurodegenerative processes.
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- The study evaluated the efficiency of reticulated metal foams in measuring dust generated by a rotating drum tester, following the EN 15051-2 standard for workplace exposure.
- Two methods of testing were used: one in a calm air chamber with glass aerosol particles, and another comparing metal foams to a cyclone setup with various glass powders.
- Results indicated that the current metal foam setup oversamples respirable dust compared to EN 481 standards, suggesting improvements such as redesigning flanges and better sealing to avoid clogging issues with very dusty materials.
There is increasing evidence that thirdhand exposure to e-cigarette vapor (e-vapor) can have detrimental effects on the lungs. However, whether maternal exposure during pregnancy results in harmful changes to the offspring is unknown. Using two different e-cigarette settings (low vs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: We aim to review the rationale, methods, and experiences with diagnostic stewardship targeted at urinary tract infection (UTI) and related urinary syndromes.
Recent Findings: In the last 18 months, several articles have demonstrated the impact of diagnostic stewardship interventions at limiting inappropriate diagnosis of UTIs or inappropriate antibiotic-prescribing, targeting the urinary tract. Antimicrobial stewardship programs may create and implement interventions at the point of urine test ordering, urine test resulting, or at the point of prescribing antibiotics after results have returned.