Diagnostic Approach Using Computerized Tomography and Successful Surgical Resolution of a Palatine Luxation and Entrapment in a Blue and Yellow Macaw ().

A seven-month-old male blue and yellow macaw () was presented with an inability to move the maxillary beak after flying into a clothesline. Unsuccessful attempts to reduce the beak were performed, first by the owner at home and later within the same day by the referring veterinarian under general anesthesia. The patient was referred for assessment and treatment 5 days later.

Associations between sleep health and familial social support, intragroup marginalization, and conflict among Hispanic adults.

Sleep is vital for health and well-being, and familial relationships may impact sleep health. This study investigated the associations between sleep health and familial social support, familial intragroup marginalization, familial conflict, and living environment (i.e.

Trends in point-prevalence studies of healthcare associated infections in long-term care facilities: A nationwide surveillance program in Catalonia, Spain (2013-2022).

Introduction: From 2013 to 2022, annual point-prevalence studies (PPS) of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) were conducted in 97 long-term care facilities (LTCF) within the VINCat Program in Catalonia, Spain. The objective was to analyze trends in HAIs and antibiotic use to evaluate the burden of HAIs in this setting.

Methods: We compare PPS data from two 5-year periods.

Essential Oil from Leaves: Using Nanotechnology to Make a Promising Eco-Friendly Bio-Based Pesticide from Medicinal Plant Waste.

Nano-emulsions of essential oils (EO) and their chemical constituents are promising raw materials for the ecological control of . L. is a plant known for the properties of its rhizome, which is used in food, health, and hygiene products.

Visualization of Critical Limits and Critical Values Facilitates Interpretation.

This study aimed to analyze critical limit and critical value test lists from major US medical centers, identify changes in quantitative critical limit thresholds since 1990, document notification priorities for qualitative and new listings, and visualize information alongside clinical thresholds and pathophysiological trends. A systematic search was conducted, acquiring 50 lists of critical limits and critical values from university hospitals, Level 1 trauma centers, centers of excellence, and high-performing hospitals across the US. Lists were obtained through direct contact or web-accessible postings.