Publications by authors named "K E Cobb"
Tropical cyclones (TCs) are one of the major natural hazards to island and coastal communities and ecosystems. However, isotopic compositions of TC-derived precipitation (P) in surface water (SW) and groundwater (GW) reservoirs are still lacking. We tested the three main assumptions of the isotope storm "spike" hypothesis (sudden spikes in isotopic ratios).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report the first multicenter, prospective, randomized noninferiority controlled trial of steerable ureteroscopic renal evacuation (SURE) for nephrolithiasis treatment. Candidates for laser lithotripsy ≥18 years with ≥1 renal stone ≥7 mm and 7-20 mm stone burden were randomized 1:1 SURE ureteroscopy (URS). SURE was performed using the CVAC Aspiration System, a novel steerable irrigation-aspiration catheter.
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- Curriculum leaders in veterinary education are committed to improving student learning and are focused on teaching, but they face challenges and tensions in their roles as they develop the curriculum.
- This study utilized interviews with nine curriculum leaders to investigate how they navigate these tensions and shape their professional identities, employing self-determination theory and narrative identity frameworks for deeper insights.
- The findings revealed that a strong curriculum leader identity is linked to being student-focused and adaptable to change, but experiences of conflict can influence their emotional responses, ranging from resilience to frustration, depending on social support and recognition from peers and institutions.
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- NPIs significantly reduced asthma exacerbations and viral infections in pediatric patients during their enforcement from March 2020 to December 2022.
- A total of 5,758 asthma exacerbations were recorded, with a 50% decline during NPIs, while 87% of the 70,682 respiratory tests returned positive for pathogens but showed decreased rates for some viruses.
- After the NPIs ended, asthma exacerbations returned to pre-pandemic levels, and an unexpected spike in respiratory syncytial virus infections highlighted the importance of ongoing monitoring.
Background: Shared decision-making (SDM) is a principle of humanistic, patient-centered health care within the field of rheumatology. However, clear communication between patients and their clinicians regarding the benefits and risks of immunomodulators may be challenging in a clinical setting. The design-thinking process is a human-centered approach to quality improvement that can help to identify insights to uphold high-quality communication.
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