Destabilization of Soil Carbon After Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Agricultural Soils.

Saltwater intrusion (SWI) is a concerning issue impacting agricultural production and soil C cycling, which can have a wider effect on the climate. Complex soil processes driving soil C cycling following saltwater intrusion have not yet been fully quantified. Agricultural fields with varying degrees of saltwater intrusion, unaffected control, and native tidal marsh were studied to understand the impacts of saltwater intrusion on soil properties and soil carbon dynamics.

Surgery for bronchiectasis in children living with HIV: A case series from a low- to middle-income country.

Background: Bronchiectasis (BE) in children living with HIV (CLWH) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in tuberculosis (TB)-endemic low- and middle-income countries. Treatment modalities for BE in CLWH currently focus mainly on prevention of infections and management of symptoms, while surgical management is indicated for a select group. In contrast, surgical management in non-cystic fibrosis BE is well established.

PTB airway compression complicated by vascular abnormalities and cardiac involvement: A case series demonstrating diagnosis and management.

Introduction: Lymphobronchial tuberculosis (LBTB) is a tuberculous lymphadenopathy causing airway compression in young children. While it can occur in older children due to factors such as airway size, wall weakness, and immune reconstitutions, severe airway obstruction is more common in younger children.

Methods: Chest X-rays show airway compression, while bronchoscopy is the gold standard for confirming TB-induced airway compression.

[Two children in the Netherlands with a Corynebacterium diphtheriaeinfection].

Infections with were virtually absent among the Dutch population due to vaccination, while in the first half of the 20th century, it was a significant cause of child mortality. However, due to imported infections resulting from migration from countries with low vaccination coverage, infections with are resurging. Concurrently, the vaccination rates among Dutch children are decreasing, elevating the risk of outbreaks.