Clinical and radiographic outcomes using standard length of cannulated screws for traditional Latarjet procedure.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of open traditional Latarjet stabilization using 32-mm-long and 30-mm-long cannulated screws in males and females, respectively, with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed open Latarjet procedures using cannulated screws of standard length with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. Functional evaluation was performed with postoperative Rowe and Walch score, visual analog scale for pain and return to sport.

Impact of harmful algal blooms on wild and cultured animals in the Gulf of California.

Historical documents and classic works together with recent specialized literature have described Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Gulf of California. This is a review of HABs impact (qualitative and quantitative) during the last decades in the Gulf of California on wild (mammals, birds, fishes, and invertebrates) and cultured animals (shrimps and fishes). Microalgal species responsible of noxious effects are Noctiluca scintillans, Cochlodinium polykrikoides, Gymnodinium catenatum, Prorocentrum minimum, Akashiwo sanguinea, Chattonella subsalsa Ch.