The effects of anthropogenic disturbance and seasonality on the ant communities of Lang Tengah Island.

Anthropogenic disturbances and seasonal changes significantly impact diversity and community composition of ants, but their effects are often intertwined. We investigated these drivers on Lang Tengah Island, a location with a pronounced monsoon season and three resorts that close during this period. We surveyed four sites, two disturbed and two undisturbed, before and after the monsoon season, using pitfall traps to sample epigaeic ant communities.

Case series of perianal and pelvic MRI imaging findings in monkeypox.

Monkeypox is a viral infection historically rarely seen in humans, but currently the focus of international attention due to a multi-country outbreak outside endemic countries of Central and West Africa, where cases are typically confined. Perianal pain and lesions have recently been recognised as a feature of monkeypox. We present a case series of the imaging findings of patients with monkeypox, including active proctitis, anal canal inflammation, and perianal inflammation.

CT and MRI of head and neck cutaneous lesions.

Cutaneous lesions are derived from the epidermis, dermis and cutaneous appendages. Whilst imaging may occasionally be performed to evaluate such lesions, they may be undiagnosed and demonstrated for the first time on head and neck imaging studies. Although usually amenable to clinical examination and biopsy, CT or MRI studies may also demonstrate characteristic imaging features which aid the radiological differential diagnosis.

Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Convergence Spasm.

Background: Previous studies have shown that botulinum toxin can be an important adjunct to management of convergence spasm. However, we have not experienced the same level of success in our cohort of patients.

Methods: Using retrospective review, we collected data on patients presenting to our department with convergence spasm.

Intestinal spirochaetosis mimicking acute appendicitis with review of the literature.

Human intestinal spirochaetosis is a well-established micro-organism existing in the colon. It is less commonly seen in the appendix, and rarely presents as acute appendicitis. We present a case of a man presenting with symptoms consistent with acute appendicitis.

Acute effects of video-game playing versus television viewing on stress markers and food intake in overweight and obese young men: A randomised controlled trial.

Background: Sedentary or near-sedentary activities are associated with overweight/obesity in epidemiological studies. This has traditionally been attributed to physical activity displacement. A little-explored area is whether behavioural stresses alter sensations of appetite and eating behaviour.

Literature Review: Double-Barrelled Wet Colostomy (One Stoma) versus Ileal Conduit with Colostomy (Two Stomas).

Introduction: The aim of this literature review was to analyse the advantages and disadvantages of a traditional ileal conduit (IC) with separate colostomy technique compared to the outcomes of a double-barrelled wet colostomy (DBWC) technique. The former technique results in the formation of two stomas, and the latter results in the formation of one stoma.

Methods: PubMed was searched electronically for articles on DBWC.