Evaluation of multidisciplinary shoulder dystocia simulation training on knowledge, performance, and documentation.

Background: Research has shown the utility of simulations involving individuals, yet little data exist on whether communication and documentation are impacted by the integration of all team members into a scenario. In 2018, the obstetrics department at this tertiary hospital began a multidisciplinary team-training simulation for shoulder dystocia. An educational portion was included, teaching a new practice where the provider announces delivery events (head, shoulder, body) to be marked on the delivery record, a standardized approach was introduced, and a pre- and post-simulation test was administered.

The kinetics of thermal stress induced denaturation of Aquaporin 0.

Aquaporin 0 (AQP0) is an integral membrane protein that facilitates water transport and cellular adhesion in the lens. Its dysfunction has been associated with cataractogenesis. Our earlier studies showed AQP0 undergoes aggregation when subjected to thermal stress and this aggregation seems to have been facilitated by mechanical agitation brought about by gentle stirring.

Efficient low-temperature oxidation of carbon-cluster anions by SO2.

Carbon-cluster anions, CN-, are very reactive toward SO2 (sticking probability of 0.012 +/- 0.005 for C27- at 25 degrees C), in contrast to their inertness toward other common atmospheric gases and pollutants.