Waterhemp emergence response to exogenous application of gibberellic and abscisic acids.

Background: The exogenous application of phytohormones to manipulate weed seed germination and emergence is a potential avenue for exploring alternative integrated weed management strategies. Greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of exogenous applications of the phytohormones gibberellic acid (GA3) and abscisic acid (ABA) on waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus [Moq.]) emergence.

Inhibition of matrix metalloproteases by a chemical cross-linker to halt the corneal degradation in keratoconus.

The need for better and simpler alternative crosslinking strategies to treat keratoconus (KC) is becoming essential as there is only a single approved way to treat it. Recently, conventional UV-A Riboflavin crosslinking is proven to have some disadvantages such as causing damage to the corneal endothelium and inducing keratocyte apoptosis. A chemical cross-linker (CXL) using carbodiimide chemistry and an octanedioic acid spacer is found effective in stiffening the cornea and has the potential to be developed as an alternative therapy to halt KC progression.

Patient Education for CKD and Decision Support in Primary Care: Findings From the EPIK Pilot Study.

Rationale & Objective: Chronic kidney disease affects millions of people in the United States, yet effective interventions to address gaps in patient knowledge and engagement are not well established. We sought to develop and pilot a brief educational decision aid for patients with CKD cared for in primary care settings.

Study Design: A pilot QI study of a decision aid intervention.

Genomic analysis of blaNDM-1-carrying-Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST2407 in the chromosome from Brazil.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic pathogen often found in Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), has shown increased resistance to carbapenems (imipenem, meropenem, doripenem), the primary treatment options. We've seen a rise in carbapenemase-producing P. aeruginosa in Brazil, including NDM-producers.