Navigation Experience in Latin-American Spine Surgeons: A Survey.

Study Design: This is a cross-sectional survey.

Objectives:  This study aimed to evaluate the availability and knowledge of navigation technologies for educational purposes and patient management in spine surgeons in Latin America.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Latin American Spine Association members using a comprehensive 16-question survey to evaluate their knowledge and practices regarding navigation in spinal surgery.

Differential exposure to second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in raptors from continental and insular regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

The global impact of anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) on non-target species is well-recognized. Birds of prey, as apex predators, are highly vulnerable to AR exposure and are widely used as biomonitors for priority pollutants in Europe. This study investigates differential SGAR exposure in raptors from insular versus continental regions, hypothesizing greater exposure in insular areas due to ecological factors like reduced prey diversity, intensive rodenticide use, and resistant rodent populations.

Top 100 Most Cited Articles on Intraoperative Image-Guided Navigation in Spine Surgery.

Navigation technologies have become essential in spine surgery over the last decade, offering precise procedures and minimizing risks. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first bibliometric analysis on this topic, providing insights and trends on topics, authors, and journals. The study identifies and analyzes the 100 most cited articles related to navigation in spine surgery.

The potential use of birds as bioindicators of suspended atmospheric microplastics and artificial fibers.

Microplastics (MPs) and artificial fibers (AFs) have been detected suspended tens of meters above ground level in the atmosphere, yet empirical data on them remain scarce. This study aimed to investigate the presence of MPs and AFs in the digestive and respiratory systems of two abundant bird species, the Common House Martin (Delichon urbicum) and the Common Swift (Apus apus), within the Community of Madrid, Spain. Given that these birds spend the majority of their lives airborne, engaging in activities such as mating and sleeping during flight, the research sought to assess the potential of using these bird species as bioindicators for suspended atmospheric MPs and AFs.