Reduced-Cost Genotyping by Resequencing in Peanut Breeding Programs Using Tecan Allegro Targeted Resequencing V2.

The identification of informative molecular markers is useful for linkage mapping and can benefit genome-wide association studies by providing fine-scale information about sequence variations. However, high-throughput genotyping approaches are not cost-effective for labs that require frequent use, such as breeding programs that need to perform genotyping on large populations with hundreds of individuals. The number of single nucleotide polymorphism markers generated by those approaches can be far more than needed for most breeding programs; instead, breeders focus on the use of at most hundreds of polymorphic molecular markers for analysis.

Temporary Keratoprosthesis and Primary Corneal Graft for Ocular Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: When severe retinal and corneal injury occur together, a temporary keratoprosthesis (TKP) is often a last resort to allow posterior segment visualization to enable vitreoretinal surgery, followed by a penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) which can restore corneal clarity in a single operation. We aimed to assess visual outcomes following combined PKP and vitreoretinal surgery with the use of a TKP for cases of ocular trauma.

Design: A systematic literature review was performed following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023423518).

Development and Validation of the Protocol for Administering Telehealth Home (PATH) Assessments.

Home safety assessments and subsequent modifications can prevent hospitalization, institutionalization, and death among older adults. Telehealth has been shown to be an effective means to administer home safety assessments. However, a structured approach to synchronous telehealth home assessments has not been examined.

Genetic Architecture of Salt Tolerance in Cowpea ( (L.) Walp.) at Seedling Stage Using a Whole Genome Resequencing Approach.

Cowpea ( (L.) Walp.) is a diploid legume crop used for human consumption, feed for livestock, and cover crops.

Impact of a pharmacist-led, primary medication nonadherence intervention program on prescription fills in underserved patient populations.

Background: Poor medication adherence is a critical barrier to improving patient health. Patients who are medically underserved are prone to a chronic disease state diagnosis and experience different social determinants of health.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the impact of a primary medication nonadherence (PMN) intervention on prescription fills in underserved patient populations.

Wavefront-guided PRK treatment of myopia using a refractive aberrometer.

Purpose: To evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and patient-reported outcomes of wavefront-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for the correction of myopic refractive errors with and without astigmatism.

Setting: U.S.

Best Practices for Building Interprofessional Telehealth: Report of a Conference.

The Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) has funded a series of workshops and conferences since 2016 to build the capacity of local, tribal, and state agencies, healthcare delivery organizations, and non-governmental organizations to engage in meaningful research related to health disparities. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth has dramatically increased, particularly in nursing, occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (SLP). The purpose of this paper is to summarize the presentations and discussion from the conference titled "Telerehabilitation and Telepractice: An Interprofessional Conference to Build Connections and Best Practices," held remotely on March 4-5, 2021.

Toward successful future use of telehealth in occupational therapy practice: What the COVID-19 rapid shift revealed.

Background: Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, occupational therapy (OT) services delivered through telehealth demonstrated comparative effectiveness to in-person services. At the onset of the pandemic, occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) needed to continue delivering care to clients without being in-person. Many OT practitioners pivoted rapidly to telehealth, in many instances, with very little training.

A Proof-of-Principle Study of Non-invasive Identification of Peanut Genotypes and Nematode Resistance Using Raman Spectroscopy.

Identification of peanut cultivars for distinct phenotypic or genotypic traits whether using visual characterization or laboratory analysis requires substantial expertise, time, and resources. A less subjective and more precise method is needed for identification of peanut germplasm throughout the value chain. In this proof-of-principle study, the accuracy of Raman spectroscopy (RS), a non-invasive, non-destructive technique, in peanut phenotyping and identification is explored.

Optimization of Protoplast Isolation and Transformation for a Pilot Study of Genome Editing in Peanut by Targeting the Allergen Gene .

The cultivated peanut ( L.) is a legume consumed worldwide in the form of oil, nuts, peanut butter, and candy. Improving peanut production and nutrition will require new technologies to enable novel trait development.

Diagnosis and management of postrefractive surgery ectasia.

Postrefractive surgery ectasia is a serious, sight-threatening complication seen after the following procedures: laser in situ keratomileusis, photorefractive keratectomy, small-incision lenticule extraction, radial keratotomy, and/or arcuate keratotomy. Specific risk factors may include age, corneal thickness, degree of refractive error, corneal topographic changes including irregular astigmatism, percent tissue ablation, and residual stromal bed. Biomarkers may be a new option to help indicate who is at greatest risk for ectasia.

Raman spectroscopy-based diagnostics of water deficit and salinity stresses in two accessions of peanut.

Water deficit and salinity are two major abiotic stresses that have tremendous effect on crop yield worldwide. Timely identification of these stresses can help limit associated yield loss. Confirmatory detection and identification of water deficit stress can also enable proper irrigation management.

Keeping Pace With 21 Century Healthcare: A Framework for Telehealth Research, Practice, and Program Evaluation in Occupational Therapy.

The use of telehealth to deliver occupational therapy services rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are frameworks to evaluate services delivered through telehealth; however, none are specific to occupational therapy. Therefore, occupational therapy would benefit from a framework to systematically evaluate components of telehealth service delivery and build evidence to demonstrate the distinct value of occupational therapy.

Stimulating Research to Advance Evidence-Based Applications of Telehealth in Occupational Therapy.

Occupational therapy focuses on therapeutic means to address participation in meaningful everyday tasks across the lifespan. No single setting is more conducive to this pursuit than individuals' authentic contexts. Occupational therapists are therefore uniquely suited to lead the charge toward stimulating research and advancing evidence-based application of telehealth.

Quality of Vision Following LASIK and PRK-MMC for Treatment of Myopia.

Introduction: Femtosecond-assisted thin flap, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy with mitomycin-C (PRK-MMC) are the two most common refractive surgical procedures used to enhance visual capability in the U.S military. The purposes of the study were to examine effects on quality of vision following LASIK and PRK-MMC using a novel computer-based quick contrast sensitivity function (qCSF) test.