Association between cognitive reserve proxies and frailty phenotype: data from UK Biobank.

A potential protective role of cognitive reserve proxies against frailty has been suggested in older adults. We explored the cross-sectional association between cognitive reserve indicators and frailty phenotype. Data were obtained from the UK Biobank.

Animal injury characteristics following the 2020 ammonium nitrate explosion in the Port of Beirut.

Purpose: To describe the characteristics and veterinary management of animal casualties after an ammonium nitrate explosion in the Port of Beirut.

Methods: Retrospective evaluation of medical records from multiple veterinary organizations.

Results: Veterinary care was administered to 298 cats and 103 dogs, with 101 animals (25%) undergoing surgical procedures under general anesthesia.