The coastal plain headwater stream restoration (CP-HStR) index: a macroinvertebrate index for assessing the biological effectiveness of stream restoration in the Georgia coastal plain, USA.

Stream restoration projects undertaken as compensatory mitigation pursuant to Sect. 404 of the U.S.

Environmental gut bacteria in European honey bees (Apis mellifera) from Australia and their relationship to the chalkbrood disease.

We report on aerobic "environmental" bacteria isolated from European honey bees (Apis mellifera). We determined the number of culturable aerobic bacteria in the gut of nurse bees sampled from locations around Australia. Bees from healthy colonies had 107-108 aerobic bacteria per g of bee gut, while bees from colonies with chalkbrood consistently had significantly fewer bacteria (104-105 bacteria per g).

Exploring the impact of 12-hour shifts on nurse fatigue in intensive care units.

Aim: To assess 12-h shift Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses' fatigue and identify the associated demographic factors.

Background: Literature reveals inconsistencies as to whether 12-h shifts decrease or increase nurse fatigue levels.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 67 ICU nurses working 12-h shifts was undertaken to determine their fatigue levels in two hospitals.

Provider preferences for postoperative analgesia in obese and non-obese patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.

Background: Few guidelines exist on safe prescription of postoperative analgesia to obese patients undergoing ambulatory surgery. This study examines the preferences of providers in the standard treatment of postoperative pain in the ambulatory setting.

Methods: Providers from five academic medical centers within a single US city were surveyed from May-September 2015.

Is video observation as effective as live observation in improving teamwork in the operating room?

Background: Teamwork in the operating room decreases the risk of preventable patient harm. Observation in the operating room allows for evaluation of compliance with best-practice surgical guidelines. This study examines the relative ability of video and live observation to promote operating room teamwork.