Publications by authors named "M J Ashley"

Unlabelled: Di(2-ethhylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a common plastic rubberizer. DEHP leaches from plastic matrices and is under increasing scrutiny as numerous studies have linked it to negative human health manifestations. Coxsackievirus B3 (CVB) is a human pathogen that typically causes subclinical infections but can sometimes cause severe diseases such as pancreatitis, myocarditis, and meningoencephalitis.

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Assessing patterns of genetic diversity within and among closely related congeners is important for evaluating the conservation status of rare plant taxa. We used nuclear microsatellite genotyping to examine the genetic relatedness among three taxa on the Kaibab Plateau in northern Arizona. Over 100 species of are recognized, and are widely distributed in Western North America.

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  • Heterotaxy syndrome (HS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by unusual arrangements of thoracic and abdominal organs, which complicates its diagnosis due to varied clinical presentations and an unclear classification system.
  • The case of a 50-year-old male with a history of multiple health issues presented symptoms like abdominal and back pain, leading to the discovery of congenital anomalies associated with HS and left isomerism, as well as complications from hepatolithiasis.
  • This scenario highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of HS, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care, especially when patients exhibit acute medical issues tied to their unique anatomical structures.
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Unlabelled: Seagrass is an important marine habitat that provides benefits to society in the form of ecosystem services. Services include the provision of food via fisheries, the regulation of water quality and the ability to sequester and store carbon. In the UK, seagrass beds are in decline, increasing the risk of ecosystem service loss.

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Introduction: Lumbar Erector Spinae (ESP) field blocks have become a common postoperative treatment for surgical pain. The use of long-acting medications like liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) has become a major component of multimodal postsurgical pain control. Traditionally ESP injections have been performed using ultrasound (U/S) guidance by an anesthesiologist.

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