The use of sub-Tenon's anesthesia versus a low-dose neuromuscular blockade for canine cataract surgery: A comparative study of 224 eyes.

Objective: Assess the utility of a Sub-Tenon's anesthesia (STA) protocol to provide suitable operating conditions for canine cataract surgery and compare it to an alternative low-dose neuromuscular blockade (LD-NMB) protocol used for canine cataract surgery.

Procedures: Clinical study of dog eyes undergoing cataract surgery with either an STA or LD-NMB protocol. While intraoperative vitreal expansion scores and intraoperative complications were collected prospectively, globe position, intraocular pressure, return of vision, and postoperative complications were collected retrospectively.

The impact on practice of authentic assessment as part of a university postgraduate taught programme of study for nursing and healthcare professionals: a literature review.

Objective: To consider the impact on practice of authentic assessment as part of university postgraduate taught programmes of study for nursing and healthcare professionals.

Design: A literature review of the available published articles which include empirical research.

Data Sources: An online search for English language quantitative and qualitative literature in the British Education Index, CINAHL Plus and ERIC.

Newborn Screening for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

A pilot newborn screening (NBS) program for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) study proposes to assess the feasibility of the screening procedure, temporal course of the various steps of screening, and the public acceptability of the program. This is particularly vital to ascertain as DMD is considered a 'non-treatable' disease and thus does not fit the traditional criteria for newborn screening. However, modern perspectives of NBS for DMD are changing and point to possible net benefits for children and their families undertaking NBS for DMD.

Supervision for Aspiring Behaviour Analysts in Australia: An Exploration of Current Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities.

Effective supervision is a key component of the development of effective and ethical behavior analytic repertoires. However, the provision of supervision may be challenging in countries where behavior analysis is an emerging profession and there are few qualified practitioners. We conducted a mixed-methods survey study to examine the supervision practices of board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) in Australia, and perceived challenges related to the provision of supervision.

Corneal diamond burr debridement for superficial non-healing corneal ulcers in cats.

Objective: To describe the clinical outcomes and efficacy of diamond burr debridement (DBD) treatment for corneal ulceration in cats.

Procedure(s): Medical records of cats that received DBD at two private practices between 2015 and 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. DBD was performed using a battery-powered, handheld motorized burr and a bandage contact lens was placed in 18/21 eyes.