Publications by authors named "B S Liese"

Anthropogenic influences such as plastic pollution are causing serious environmental problems. While effects of microplastics on marine organisms are well studied, less is known about effects of plastic particles on terrestrial organisms such as plants. We investigated the effects of microplastic particles on different growth and metabolic traits of savoy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var.

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Physician burnout is increasing, but navigating its prevention involves a complex intersection of physical, psychological, social, and organizational strategies.

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Gaming Disorder was recently included in the 11 Edition of the and Internet Gaming Disorder may be introduced in the sixth edition of . Much is not understood about how problems with video games develop. This qualitative study aimed to better understand the development of problematic gaming through focus groups.

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Introduction: Women from rural communities must travel greater distances to secure obstetrical care. This study sought the extent to which distance traveled by mothers for obstetrical services affects birth outcomes in rural and frontier counties of Kansas.

Methods: Medical students invited women over the age of 18 to participate in a recall survey regarding their children under three years old.

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Background: Mental health has recently gained increasing attention on global health and development agendas, including calls for an increase in international funding. Few studies have previously characterized official development assistance for mental health (DAMH) in a nuanced and differentiated manner in order to support future funding efforts.

Methods: Data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Creditor Reporting System were obtained through keyword searches.

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