Seasonal trends and primary contributors to the low-frequency soundscape of the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Passive acoustic monitoring of ocean soundscapes can provide information on ecosystem status for those tasked with protecting marine resources. In 2015, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) established a long-term, continuous, low-frequency (10 Hz-2 kHz) passive acoustic monitoring site in the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS), located offshore of the central United States of America (U.S.

An acceptance and commitment therapy-based intervention for PTSD following traumatic brain injury: a case study.

: A case study is presented to illustrate the management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the context of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), using an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based approach. A 48-year-old female presented to Neuropsychology with cognitive difficulties, significant distress and trauma symptoms following a car accident. ACT is a third wave cognitive-behavioral approach aimed at increasing psychological flexibility as a means of reducing distress: it is a trans-diagnostic model that may be suited to the complex and multi-factorial difficulties experienced by this client group.

Predictive Factors for the Uptake of Coping Strategies by Spousal Dementia Caregivers: A Systematic Review.

An understanding of spousal dementia caregivers' coping strategies and their predictive factors is imperative for caregivers' well-being. Although several reviews have explored the relationship between coping strategies and outcomes, no review has investigated factors that predict caregivers' use of one type of coping strategy over another. The current review aimed to identify factors that predict caregivers' coping strategies.

Blue whales respond to anthropogenic noise.

Anthropogenic noise may significantly impact exposed marine mammals. This work studied the vocalization response of endangered blue whales to anthropogenic noise sources in the mid-frequency range using passive acoustic monitoring in the Southern California Bight. Blue whales were less likely to produce calls when mid-frequency active sonar was present.

The progression of a transcatheter aortic valve program: a decision analysis of more than 680 patient referrals.

Background: A ground-breaking, US Food and Drug Administration clinical trial for the treatment of critical aortic stenosis commenced at our institution in November 2007 with our first transcatheter aortic valve repair (TAVR). This novel procedure created a new treatment option for high-risk patients with aortic stenosis. Although the pivotal trial completed enrollment in 2009, continued access was implemented by the Food and Drug Administration in response to an unprecedented demand for this new procedure by patients and physicians.