Saliva DNA: An alternative biospecimen for single nucleotide polymorphism chromosomal microarray analysis in autism.

Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) is typically performed for investigation of autism using blood DNA. However, blood collection poses significant challenges for autistic children with repetitive behaviors and sensory and communication issues, often necessitating physical restraint or sedation. Noninvasive saliva collection offers an alternative, however, no published studies to date have evaluated saliva DNA for CMA in autism.

Financing a sustainable ocean economy.

The ocean, which regulates climate and supports vital ecosystem services, is crucial to our Earth system and livelihoods. Yet, it is threatened by anthropogenic pressures and climate change. A healthy ocean that supports a sustainable ocean economy requires adequate financing vehicles that generate, invest, align, and account for financial capital to achieve sustained ocean health and governance.

Serum anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations before and after treatment of an ovarian granulosa cell tumour in a cat.

Case Summary: A 15-year-old female cat was presented for investigation of progressive behavioural changes, polyuria, polydipsia and periuria. An ovarian granulosa cell tumour was identified and the cat underwent therapeutic ovariohysterectomy (OHE). The cat's clinical signs resolved, but 6 months later it was diagnosed as having an anaplastic astrocytoma and was euthanased.

Effect of fixation method on postoperative complication rates after surgical stabilization of lateral humeral condylar fractures in dogs.

Objectives: To assess the impact of stabilization method on the complication rate after lateral humeral condylar fracture (LHCF) repair.

Study Design: Retrospective multicenter clinical cohort study.

Animals: Dogs (n = 151) with LHCF.