Comparative microbiome diversity in root-nodules of three species used in push-pull cropping system.

Background: species used as intercrops in push-pull cropping systems are known to repel insect-pests, suppress species weeds, and shift soil microbiome. However, the mechanisms through which species impact the soil microbiome, either through its root exudates, changes in soil nutrition, or shading microbes from its nodules into the rhizosphere, are less understood. Here, we investigated the diversity of root-nodule microbial communities of three species- (SLD), (GLD), and (AID) which are currently used in smallholder maize push-pull technology (PPT).

Cost analysis of disease including treatment with dalbavancin in a Spanish hospital: ECODAL ANALYSIS.

Introduction And Aim: Dalbavancin is an antibiotic with activity against gram-positive bacteria that allows early discharge of patients requiring intravenous therapy. Outpatient treatment helps offset hospitalisation costs associated with standard intravenous treatment. Our objective was to assess the cost of disease management, including treatment with dalbavancin, in a Spanish hospital for 1 year, and the hypothetical costs associated with treatment with other therapeutic alternatives to dalbavancin.

Demographic, clinical and microbiological characteristics of the first 30 human monkeypox confirmed cases attended in a tertiary hospital in Madrid (Spain), during the May-June 2022 international outbreak.

The present outbreak of Human Monkeypox (HMPX) that has begun in May 2022 and has spread across all continents in less than two months has qualitative and quantitative characteristics that make it different from the pattern of human disease previously caused by this virus. It has spread with enormous ease, affects almost exclusively adults, behaves as a sexually transmitted disease and focuses on very specific groups and transmission conditions. The high incidence in the city of Madrid in males that have sex with males (MSM) has allowed us to observe and report the experience with the first 30 cases diagnosed in our institution.

Role of age and comorbidities in mortality of patients with infective endocarditis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyse the characteristics of patients with IE in three groups of age and to assess the ability of age and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) to predict mortality.

Methods: Prospective cohort study of all patients with IE included in the GAMES Spanish database between 2008 and 2015.Patients were stratified into three age groups:<65 years,65 to 80 years,and ≥ 80 years.

Sickle cell trait knowledge and health literacy in caregivers who receive in-person sickle cell trait education.

Background: Despite universal screening that detects sickle cell trait (SCT) in infancy, only 16% of Americans with SCT know their status. To increase SCT status awareness, effective education for patients and their families is needed. The objective of this study was to assess caregivers' SCT knowledge before and after an in-person SCT education session.