Thermal properties of rhinoceros ovum pick-up probes: possible effects of temperature shock on oocyte maturation potential.

Background: The implementation of assisted reproductive techniques and use of in vitro embryo production has highlighted their potential in attempts to prevent the extinction of the northern white rhinoceros (). However, in vitro embryo production has proved challenging. Transrectal ovum pick-up (OPU), while done successfully with custom-made aspiration probes (AP), may expose oocytes to detrimental temperature shock.

Safety and efficacy of faecal microbiota transplantation in patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis: study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial.

Background: Little is known about the involvement of gut microbiota in the disease course of diverticulitis and the potential benefits of manipulating the gut milieu. We propose to conduct a randomised placebo-controlled feasibility trial of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) given as capsules to patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.

Objectives: The objective is primarily to investigate the feasibility of clinical safety, explore efficacy associated with FMT in this patient population, and examine changes in patient-reported quality of life and the composition and function of the gut microbiota.

'Does this fecal microbiota transplant work?' Quality assurance of capsule based fecal microbiota transplant production.

Background: Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) is an effective treatment for recurring Clostridioides Difficile Infections (rCDI). FMT administered oral capsules (caFMT) offers several practical advantages to conventional liquid FMT. We began using caFMT in 2021 imported from an external institution.

Review of Medical Adhesive Technology in the Context of Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury.

In clinical practice, a large variety of medical devices adhere to skin to perform their function. The repeated application and removal of these devices can lead to skin damage or medical adhesive-related skin injury. Awareness of this problem has increased in the past decade, and this adverse event can be prevented with appropriate selection of adhesive products and the appropriate techniques for application and removal.