Publications by authors named "J Piatt"

Recent marine heatwaves have had pervasive effects on marine ecosystems, from declines in primary production to die-offs of top predators. Seabird mortalities are often observed in association with heatwaves, but population impacts are not well understood. In this work, we report the rapid mortality of approximately half of Alaska's common murre () population in response to an extreme marine heatwave.

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Context/objective: The objective of this study was to examine the implications of shelter-in-place (SIP) during the COVID-19 pandemic on secondary health conditions (SHC), loneliness, social isolation, social connectedness, anxiety, and positive affect and well-being (PAWB) among community-dwelling adults with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Design: An online exploratory cross-sectional descriptive design.

Participants: 131 community-dwelling adults with SCI.

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  • Perimenopausal symptoms affecting women's sexual health are often overlooked or disregarded by healthcare professionals (HCP).
  • A study involving semi-structured interviews with 23 women revealed that many feel they do not receive sufficient information or support regarding their sexual health during this transition.
  • Participants highlighted the need for better communication about sexual health, more comprehensive education for HCPs, and a greater focus on women's sexual pleasure in medical training.
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In a "mixed bag" 2023-2024 session, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of decisions both favorable and antithetical to public health and safety.

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Objective: Hydrocephalus is a lifelong condition punctuated in most cases by unpredictable hospital admissions for surgical maintenance. It occupies more of the attention of the pediatric neurosurgeon than any other condition. Benchmarks for the measurement of outcomes are of interest to patients, their families, and the healthcare system.

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