Publications by authors named "M W Taggart"
Objectives: This qualitative study explored public and prescriber awareness of pharmaceutical pollution in the water environment and eco-directed sustainable prescribing (EDSP) as a mitigation strategy to reduce the environmental impact of prescribing in Scotland.
Design: Focus groups explored prescriber and public perceptions of the topic. Common questions were asked through semistructured facilitation.
Static cold storage of donor livers at 4 °C incompletely arrests metabolism, ultimately leading to decreases in ATP levels, oxidative stress, cell death, and organ failure. Hydrogen Sulfide (HS) is an endogenously produced gas, previously demonstrated to reduce oxidative stress, reduce ATP depletion, and protect from ischemia and reperfusion injury. HS is difficult to administer due to its rapid release curve, resulting in cellular death at high concentrations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA) is a rare malignancy with distinct histopathologic subtypes and a natural history with metastasis primarily limited to the peritoneum. Little is known about the molecular pathogenesis of AA relative to common tumors.
Experimental Design: We analyzed molecular data for patients within the Guardant Health database with appendix cancer (n = 718).
Article Synopsis
- Irrigation of grasses is a major contributor to global water use, highlighting the need for better drought resistance and water conservation strategies.
- Researchers studied four zoysiagrass cultivars (Lobo, Zeon, Empire, Meyer) to understand the mechanisms behind their varying drought resistance levels during controlled drying conditions.
- Lobo and Zeon demonstrated better dehydration tolerance and faster recovery, suggesting that effective drought resistance stems from tolerance rather than simply avoiding dehydration, which could inform future breeding programs and help lawn owners choose more resilient grass varieties.
Introduction: Dysphagia among infants, particularly high-risk and preterm neonates, poses feeding challenges that can impact multiple systemic outcomes and delay hospital discharge. Limited therapeutic options for approved thickening agents for human milk and infant formula necessitate the exploration of alternatives, including banana puree.
Method: This study investigated the feasibility of using banana puree as a thickening agent for hospitalized infants with dysphagia.