Menstrual Dysfunction in Adolescents with Chronic Illness: A Systematic Review.

Study Objective: Menstrual dysfunction can impact both the physical and emotional health of young people. Multiple chronic diseases have been associated with menstrual dysfunction in adults; however, there is little research in adolescents, despite nonadherence and suboptimal illness control in this group. We aimed to identify the impact of chronic illness on the age of menarche and the menstrual cycle in adolescents.

Xylosandrus germanus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) Occurrence, Fungal Associations, and Management Trials in New York Apple Orchards.

Xylosandrus germanus (Blandford) has caused increasing damage in high-density New York apple orchards since 2013, resulting in tree decline and death. We documented their occurrence and timing in > 50 orchards using ethanol-baited traps from 2014 to 2016. First captures ranged from 48 to 83 degree days (base 10 °C) from 1 January.

Effect of prosthesis number and position on rima glottidis area in equine laryngeal specimens.

Objective: To assess the effect of 1 or 2 laryngeal prosthetic sutures on rima glottidis areas in equine laryngeal specimens.

Study Design: Experimental, randomized design.

Animals: Cadaveric equine larynges (n=16).