The formation, stability, and decay of foams occur under dynamic conditions. Given their inherent complexity, an accurate description of these subprocesses necessitates an analysis of multiple factors, with a particular focus on the formation and structure of the adsorption layer. Single rising bubble techniques facilitate a deeper comprehension of the dynamics of diverse phenomena in foams, as they yield experimental data under dynamic conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraditional qualitative behavioral assessments (QBAs) employ a unique whole-animal approach to measure animal welfare with a focus on affective elements. QBAs require comprehensive validation including reliability across multiple raters, subjects, and institutions, as well as consistency with other validated assessment measures. In 2016, the Detroit Zoological Society developed and began internally validating the Gorilla Behavioral Assessment Tool (GBAT), followed by internal applications of a revised GBAT in 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe present a 71-year-old man admitted to the intensive care unit with severe hypokalemia after ingesting licorice-containing confectionary over 6 weeks. Excess consumption of licorice with its active metabolite glycyrrhizic acid may precipitate pseudohyperaldosteronism with life-threatening hypokalemia. Public awareness and measures such as warning labels are needed to warn against excessive consumption.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Initial ED assessment can use early warning scores to identify and prioritise patients who need time-critical treatment. We aimed to determine the accuracy of the National Early Warning Score version 2 (NEWS2) for predicting the need for time-critical treatment.
Methods: We undertook a single-centre retrospective observational cohort study.