Publications by authors named "L K Merkel"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify risk factors for emergence delirium (ED) in children aged 2 to 7 years undergoing anesthesia for MRI, noting that ED is a concern during recovery.
- Researchers used specific behavioral and anxiety assessment tools, finding that 16.9% of the 136 children studied experienced ED, with a notable association to shorter arousal time post-anesthesia.
- Findings suggest that further interdisciplinary research is needed to identify pre-procedural predictors and develop targeted interventions to reduce the occurrence of ED in pediatric patients.
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- Oxo-graphene nanoribbons (oxo-GNRs) are created by cutting single-walled carbon nanotubes through an oxidative process.
- An orthogonal functionalization method is introduced that allows for modifications on both the edges and the flat surface of oxo-GNRs due to their unique structure.
- This functionalization technique, which was tracked using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, can also be adapted for other oxo-functionalized carbon materials like graphene quantum dots and reduced graphene oxide.
Article Synopsis
- The use of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) is emerging as a sustainable alternative to traditional pesticides for plant protection, highlighting its safety and efficiency.
- The review stresses the importance of careful consideration of safety, including potential off-target effects and challenges in formulation.
- It also discusses the regulatory requirements across different regions, advocating for tailored guidelines while emphasizing collaboration among scientists, regulators, and industry to ensure responsible use of dsRNA in agriculture.
Objective: The relationship between depression, diabetes, and access to diabetes care is established in high-income countries (HICs) but not in middle-income countries (MICs), where contexts and health systems differ and may impact this relationship. In this study, we investigate access to diabetes care for individuals with and without depressive symptoms in MICs.
Research Design And Methods: We analyzed pooled data from nationally representative household surveys across Brazil, Chile, China, Indonesia, and Mexico.
Objectives: To report the protocol, efficacy and adverse events in dogs receiving nightly nitrofurantoin therapy as antimicrobial prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections.
Materials And Methods: Retrospective case series of dogs prescribed nitrofurantoin as prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections. Data on urological history, diagnostic investigation, protocol, adverse events and efficacy (through serial urine cultures) were extracted from medical records.