Publications by authors named "C D Bain"

Background: This retrospective cohort study evaluated 584 cattle caesarean sections (C-sections) performed at a first opinion practice in Southwest England between 2015 and 2021.

Methods: Outcomes were recorded contemporaneously, and procedures were followed up after 14 days.

Results: Thirty-one dams died within 14 days of undergoing a C-section (94.

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Introduction: Recent developments in the field of large language models have showcased impressive achievements in their ability to perform natural language processing tasks, opening up possibilities for use in critical domains like telehealth. We conducted a pilot study on the opportunities of utilizing large language models, specifically GPT-3.5, GPT-4, and LLaMA 2, in the context of zero-shot summarization of doctor-patient conversation during a palliative care teleconsultation.

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Protein cysteine residues are sensitive to redox-regulating molecules, including reactive sulfur species (RSS). As an important member of the RSS family, polysulfides are known to react with protein cysteines to form persulfides and disulfides, both affecting protein functions. In this work, we studied how polysulfides could impact cysteine proteases through careful mechanistic and kinetic studies.

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  • The Resuscitation Council UK created the ReSPECT emergency care treatment plan in 2016 to guide treatment recommendations like cardiopulmonary resuscitation in urgent medical situations.
  • The study aimed to assess the usage of ReSPECT in primary care, focusing on its implementation and impact on patient care by using interviews, surveys, and evaluations in various settings.
  • Findings showed public support for treatment plans, with 41% of surveyed general practitioners using ReSPECT; those who did were more at ease discussing emergency care options compared to those using traditional 'do not resuscitate' forms.
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Radiotherapy (RT), a common cancer treatment, unintentionally harms surrounding tissues, including the skin, and hinders wound healing years after treatment. This study aims to understand the mechanisms behind these late-onset adverse effects. We compare skin biopsies from previously irradiated (RT) and non-irradiated (RT) sites in breast cancer survivors who underwent RT years ago.

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