Publications by authors named "M J Sadowsky"
Introduction: Thoracobiliary fistula (TBF) is a rare and highly morbid complication of hepatic trauma. There is a paucity of literature regarding incidence, disease course, and treatment. This study identifies etiologic factors and outcome patterns in patients at risk for TBF.
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- Fecal contamination from both natural and human sources threatens saltwater estuaries, particularly after storms, necessitating thorough monitoring to protect these important ecosystems.
- The study examined fecal contamination at various marine and freshwater stations in Vaughn Bay, WA, assessing different methods like qPCR and optical brighteners to quantify contamination sources, ultimately identifying birds and humans as the main culprits.
- The findings highlighted that certain freshwater creeks were major contributors to human fecal contamination, suggesting a need to investigate septic systems in these areas for better pollution control, though different analysis methods showed limited correlation in their results.
Importance: Small, geographically limited studies report that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have increased risk for serious pregnancy-related and birth-related challenges, including preeclampsia, preterm birth, and increased anxiety and depression, than their peers. United States-based population-level data among people with IDD are lacking.
Objectives: To identify perinatal and postpartum outcomes among a national, longitudinal sample of people with IDD enrolled in public health insurance, compare subgroups of people with IDD, and compare outcomes among people with IDD with those of peers without IDD.
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- Antibiotics and herbicides are becoming major pollutants in aquatic environments, prompting a study in Lake Villarrica, Chile, known for its high nutrient levels.
- Researchers used qPCR to analyze antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) and herbicide-catabolic genes (HCGs) in sediment samples, finding widespread presence, especially near urban and agricultural areas.
- They isolated 46 strains of bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics and capable of using herbicides for growth, indicating potential ecological impacts and the need for further research on contamination and bacterial behavior in sediments.
Background: Fecal microbiota transplants can be administered orally in encapsulated form or require invasive procedures to administer liquid formulations. There is a need for an oral liquid formulation of fecal microbiota for patients who are unable to swallow capsules, especially if they require multiple, repeated administrations.
Aims: These studies were conducted to develop a protocol to manufacture an organoleptically acceptable powdered fecal microbiota formulation that can be suspended in a liquid carrier and used for fecal microbiota transplantation.