Immobilisation of arsenic and simultaneous degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil in situ by modified electrooxidation.

Improper management of wood impregnation chemicals and treated wood has led to soil contamination at many wood treatment sites, particularly with toxic substances like creosote oil and chromated copper arsenate (CCA). The simultaneous presence of these pollutants complicates the choice of soil remediation technologies, especially if they are to be applied in situ. In this laboratory study, we attempted to immobilise arsenic (As) and simultaneously degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (constituents of creosote oil) by applying a modified electrochemical oxidation method.

Benzodiazepine agonist treatment for patients with benzodiazepine dependence undergoing opioid agonist treatment: a study protocol for the randomized controlled trial BMX-BAR.

Background: There is a lack of knowledge on effective treatment methods for comorbid benzodiazepine dependence in populations undergoing opioid agonist treatment (OAT). Tapering and discontinuation of benzodiazepines has long been considered the standard treatment, even though there is limited evidence for this practice. There is also limited research on benzodiazepine agonist treatment; however, peer and clinical experiences indicate that such approaches may be beneficial for a subgroup of the patients with long-lasting benzodiazepine dependence not responding to other treatment approaches.

Medically assisted integrated rehabilitation program for people with opioid dependence: a quasi-experimental evaluation using multi-criteria decision analysis.

Background: Opioid use disorders constitute a vast disease burden, need for comprehensive treatment, and substantial costs to individuals, families, and society. The multifaceted needs of people with opioid dependence call for integrated care. The study aims to assess the added value of an integrated medically assisted rehabilitation (MAR) program providing opioid agonist therapy for patients with opioid dependence as compared to the standard of care (SoC) in Norway.

Effect of Oral Screen Training After Stroke-A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Objective: To assess the effects of oral screen training in patients with dysphagia post-stroke.

Background: Oral screen training has been identified as an effective method for improving orofacial and oropharyngeal motor functions. However, the evidence supporting a positive transfer effect on swallowing capacity post-primary stroke rehabilitation is still unclear.

Next-generation sequencing improves diagnostic accuracy of imaging and carcinoembryonic antigen alone for pancreatic cystic neoplasms.

Background: New tools are needed to determine the pancreatic cysts that require surgical resection. This study aimed to evaluate whether next-generation sequencing (NGS) is useful for identifying mucinous, malignant, or pre-malignant cysts leading to surgery.

Methods: Laboratory, cytological, and histological data from 97 patients with worrisome features on imaging or an unclear pancreatic cystic lesion (PCL) who were indicated for further investigation and who underwent endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) between 2018 and 2022 were analyzed.