Light-dependent variations in fatty acid profiles and gene expression in Antarctic microalgal cultures.

Photosynthetic eukaryotic microalgae are key primary producers in the Antarctic sea ice environment. Anticipated changes in sea ice thickness and snow load due to climate change may cause substantial shifts in available light to these ice-associated organisms. This study used a laboratory-based experiment to investigate how light levels, simulating different sea ice and snow thicknesses, affect fatty acid (FA) composition in two ice associated microalgae species, the pennate diatom Nitzschia cf.

Comparison of 4 point-of-care techniques to detect correct positioning of nasogastric tubes in dogs (2020-2021).

Objective: To compare 4 point-of-care (POC) techniques to assess nasogastric (NG) tube placement versus radiographs as a reference standard. POC methods included air inflation with auscultation, fluid aspiration with pH measurement, ultrasonography, and capnography.

Design: Prospective observational study in hospitalized dogs between 2020 and 2021.

Pathology in Practice.

In collaboration with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.

Palliative Long-Term Abdominal Drains Versus Large Volume Paracentesis in Refractory Ascites Due to Cirrhosis (REDUCe Study): Qualitative Outcomes.

Context: Palliative care remains suboptimal in end-stage liver disease (ESLD).

Objectives: We report qualitative outcomes from the REDUCe study. We aimed to explore and contrast experiences/perceptions/care pathways of patients with refractory ascites due to ESLD randomized to either palliative long-term abdominal drains (LTADs) (allow home drainage) vs.