Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae biovar 3 (Psa3) has decimated kiwifruit orchards growing susceptible kiwifruit Actinidia chinensis varieties. Effector loss has occurred recently in Psa3 isolates from resistant kiwifruit germplasm, resulting in strains capable of partially overcoming resistance present in kiwiberry vines (Actinidia arguta, Actinidia polygama, and Actinidia melanandra).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: End-of-life communication is an essential component of high-quality care, but its potential mechanisms for improving care are not well understood.
Objectives: To summarise the potential mechanisms by which end-of-life communication may contribute to enhanced end-of-life care in any setting.
Design: An overview of systematic reviews, with a narrative synthesis of results.
Context: Disparities in cardiovascular disease prevalence and death exist among South Carolina's rural residents. Blood pressure self-monitoring (BPSM), where individuals measure their own blood pressure outside of the clinical environment, coupled with additional support, is an evidence-based, cost-effective strategy that is underutilized at large.
Program: The YMCA's BPSM program is an evidence-based, 4-month program that includes 2 individualized office hours with a Healthy Heart Ambassador and 4 nutrition education sessions per month.
Study Design: Interviews using the benefit-harm trade-off method and an online survey.
Objectives: To determine the smallest worthwhile effect (SWE) of motor training on strength for people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Setting: SCI units, Australia.