Publications by authors named "B L Griffiths"
Background: Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease that commonly affects calves under 6 weeks old. The causative agent, Cryptosporidium parvum, has been associated with the abundance of specific taxa in the faecal microbiome during active infection. However, the long-term impact of these microbiome shifts, and potential effects on calf growth and health have not yet been explored in depth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground & Aims: Venous thromboembolism is a serious complication during and following hospitalization with acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC). We evaluated serial thrombotic profiles of patients with ASUC from the point of hospitalization up to 12 weeks postdischarge and compared these with control patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis.
Methods: Twenty-seven patients with ASUC and 25 control patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis were recruited.
Purpose: Anorectal and urogenital dysfunctions are common after rectal surgery and have a significant impact on quality of life. Intraoperative pelvic autonomic nerve monitoring (pIONM) has been proposed as a tool to identify patients at risk of these functional sequelae. This systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of pIONM in detecting anorectal and urogenital dysfunction following rectal surgery.
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- - Mineral licks in the Amazon are crucial for large mammals, serving as key resources that affect their behavior and ecological interactions, particularly in the Peruvian Amazon.
- - The study monitored six large mammals using camera traps and soil analyses, finding that mineral licks provide vital nutrients like sodium, especially for frugivorous species, while also playing a role in toxin mitigation for others like the Brazilian porcupine.
- - The research emphasizes the necessity of protecting mineral lick sites, highlighting their contribution to biodiversity and the overall health of the Amazonian ecosystem.
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- The study aims to understand how multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in Great Britain and Ireland provide clinical services for patients with locally advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer, to support future service improvements.
- A survey with 12 questions was distributed to all colorectal cancer MDTs in GB&I, with a high response rate of 93.5%, encompassing 175 participating teams.
- Results showed significant variation in available services, including surgical options and specialized care, with only a minority of hospitals offering certain advanced surgical techniques and dedicated support for patients.