The Influence of Sperm Activation Methods and Oocyte Collection on the Reproductive Effects of Northern Pike ().

This study compared the quality of northern pike eggs collected using traditional methods (hand stripping) and pneumatic methods (air stripping). The effects of different activation solutions (0.4% NaCl, 0.

The successful production of "sterbel" hybrids using beluga (Huso huso) cryopreserved sperm.

This is the first report of the production of viable "sterbel" hybrids using cryopreserved beluga (Huso huso) sperm. In the present study, beluga cryopreserved sperm were used for fertilization and activation of eggs collected from four females of sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus). Sperm were cryopreserved with the use of a glucose methanol extender with the application of an automatic freezer.

Efficacy of opioid spinal analgesia for postoperative pain management after pancreatoduodenectomy.

Background: Efficacy of single-shot opioid spinal analgesia after pancreatoduodenectomy remains understudied and lacks comparison to standard continuous thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA).

Methods: Pancreatoduodenectomy patients who underwent TEA or opioid spinal for postoperative pain management from 2015 to 2020 were included in this observational cohort study. Primary outcome was patient-reported mean daily pain scores.

Enhanced Recovery Protocol Associated With Decreased 3-Month Opioid Use After Thoracic Surgery.

Background: Enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) have been shown to decrease inhospital opioid use after thoracic surgery. However, the impact on opioid use after discharge has not been reported. We hypothesized that prolonged opioid use would decrease after implementation of a comprehensive ERP.

Optimizing post-operative opiate prescribing following gynecologic surgery.

Background: Post-operative opiate prescribing has traditionally been stratified by procedure type with little regard for patient opiate utilization. We sought to evaluate peri-operative factors associated with patient opiate utilization post-operatively to develop, implement, and assess a discharge prescribing intervention.

Study Design: This was a quality improvement study of opiate prescribing practices for patients undergoing gynecologic surgery on an enhanced recovery pathway (ERAS) pre- and post-discharge prescription intervention.