Comparative Outcomes of Left Main and Non-Left Main Percutaneous Coronary Intervention from the Excellence in Coronary Artery Disease (XLCAD) Registry.

Background: There are limited comparative data on real-world outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the left main (LM) and non-LM coronary arteries.

Methods: 873 consecutive patients undergoing LM PCI (n=256) and non-LM PCI (n=617) were enrolled between September 2019-March 2023 in the Excellence in Coronary Artery Disease (XLCAD) Registry. Primary outcome was 1-year incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), a composite of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, clinically driven repeat revascularization and ischemic stroke.

Training Behavior Analysis Graduate Students to Work with an Interpreter.

There has been a substantial increase in the racial and ethnic diversity of the United States population in the past 10-12 years, with the second most prevalent racial or ethnic group being Hispanic or Latino (Jensen, 2021). As a result, it is crucial that behavior analysts are prepared to serve consumers from all backgrounds, including those who do not speak English fluently. One important component for service delivery for linguistically diverse consumers is the incorporation of an interpreter.

Current status of toxicological research on stingless bees (Apidae, Meliponini): Important pollinators neglected by pesticides' regulations.

Stingless bees (tribe Meliponini), comprising over 600 known species within the largest group of eusocial bees, play a critical role in ecosystem functioning through their pollination services. They contribute to the reproduction of numerous plant species, including many economically important crops such as cacao, coffee, and various fruits. Beyond their ecological significance, stingless bees hold cultural and economic importance for many native and rural communities, where they are managed for their honey, pollen, and propolis for nutritional and health purposes.

Revisiting Clements and Gleason: Insights from Plant Distributions on Pikes Peak, Clements's Life-Long Study Site.

AbstractHow do species' distributions respond to their environments? This question was at the heart of the Clements-Gleason controversy, ecology's most famous debate. Do species respond to the environment in concerted ways, leading to distinct and cohesive assemblages (the Clementsian paradigm), or do species respond to the environment independently (the Gleasonian paradigm)? Using plant occurrences along the elevation gradient of Pikes Peak (Colorado) as a lens through which to gain insight into Clements's perspectives on the debate, we formally test for community patterns along this gradient using a modern framework unavailable at the time of Clements and Gleason. The Pikes Peak region was Clements's study area for more than 40 years, where he established a research lab and distributed sites along the elevational gradient.

Machine Learning-Based Tomato Fruit Shape Classification System.

Fruit shape significantly impacts the quality and commercial value of tomatoes ( L.). Precise grading is essential to elucidate the genetic basis of fruit shape in breeding programs, cultivar descriptions, and variety registration.