Infection of Norway lobster () by the parasite sp.: insights from 30 years of field observations.

The Norway lobster, , is an important representative of the benthos and also supports valuable fisheries across Europe. are susceptible to infection by sp., an endoparasitic dinoflagellate that causes morbidity and mortality.

The effects of electrical stunning on the nervous activity and physiological stress response of a commercially important decapod crustacean, the brown crab Cancer pagurus L.

Increasing attention is being paid to the welfare of decapod crustaceans. Legislation exists for their humane slaughter in several countries and this is being debated in others. Electrical stunning may have potential for humane slaughter of crustaceans in some circumstances, although scientific data on the effectiveness of electrical stunning when applied to various species are limited.

Mortality and morbidity in obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome: results from a 30-year prospective cohort study.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) carries substantial negative health consequences. This study examines factors affecting mortality and morbidity according to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) use and predictors affecting CPAP adherence in a longitudinal cohort of OSAHS patients.

Materials And Methods: This prospective, cohort study comprised 4502 patients who were diagnosed with OSAHS at a tertiary sleep disorders centre between 1982 and 2003.

Lipid Composition of Oil Extracted from Wasted Norway Lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) Heads and Comparison with Oil Extracted from Antarctic Krill (Euphasia superba).

In the UK, the Norway lobster () supports its most important shellfish fishery. are sold either whole, or as "tails-only" for the scampi trade. In the "tailing" process, the "head" (cephalothorax) is discarded as waste.

Setting the scene.

Doctors have a critical role in ensuring good teamworking which improves patient outcomes. UK hospitals with more doctors in their boards have lower morbidity and better patient satisfaction. In the USA, hospitals with doctors as the CEO have better performance, but in the UK less than 5% of hospitals have doctors as the CEO.

The effect of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on arterial stiffness and endothelial function in obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial in patients without cardiovascular disease.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality which may be mediated by increased arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy improves excessive daytime somnolence (EDS), but its effect on vascular function in patients without preexisting cardiovascular disease (CVD) is unclear.

Methods: Fifty-three patients with OSA defined as an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of ⩾15 and without CVD were recruited into a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial of 12weeks of CPAP therapy, of whom 43 participants completed the study protocol.

Shelf life extension of whole Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus using modified atmosphere packaging.

Once a nuisance by-catch, today the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) is a valuable UK fisheries commodity. Unfortunately, the species is very susceptible to quality deterioration post harvest as it quickly develops black spots and also spoils rapidly due to bacterial growth. Treatment with chemicals can stop the blackening and carefully monitored cold storage can result in a sensory shelf life of up to 6.

Arterial stiffness and endothelial function in obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Our study examined arterial stiffness and endothelial function in subjects with OSAHS with no known cardiovascular disease compared to well-matched controls.

Methods: Twenty subjects with OSAHS (defined as apnoea-hypopnoea index [AHI] > or =15 and Epworth Sleepiness Scale score > or =11) without cardiovascular disease and 20 well-matched controls underwent a comprehensive evaluation of arterial stiffness and endothelial function.

Genetic relationships of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolates from clinical, human carrier, and environmental sources in Thailand, determined by multilocus sequence analysis.

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a seafood-borne pathogenic bacterium that is a major cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. We investigated the genetic and evolutionary relationships of 101 V. parahaemolyticus isolates originating from clinical, human carrier, and various environmental and seafood production sources in Thailand using multilocus sequence analysis.

Hematodinium sp. infection in Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus and its effects on meat quality.

Hematodinium and Hematodinium-like species have emerged in the last 3 decades as important parasitic pathogens of crustaceans worldwide, causing a significant economic loss to fisheries and related markets. In some species (notably the Tanner crab Chionoecetes bairdi), the parasite reportedly causes the cooked meat to taste bitter and aspirin-like. The bitter taste, together with the gross pathology of the infection, renders these crabs unmarketable.

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of online cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia disorder delivered via an automated media-rich web application.

Study Objectives: The internet provides a pervasive milieu for healthcare delivery. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a novel web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) course delivered by an automated virtual therapist, when compared with a credible placebo; an approach required because web products may be intrinsically engaging, and vulnerable to placebo response.

Design: Randomized, placebo-controlled trial comprising 3 arms: CBT, imagery relief therapy (IRT: placebo), treatment as usual (TAU).

Ensuring crustacean product quality in the post-harvest phase.

Recent studies of the fisheries for the Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus (L.), have illustrated the negative effects of pathogens and of the physiological stresses of capture processes on the exploitation of live animals and their products, and have identified mitigating measures. Firstly, having established that trawl capture of N.

The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene insertion/deletion polymorphisms with OSA: a meta-analysis.

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for hypertension. Increased angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity may be a possible promoting mechanism with different ACE insertion/deletion (I/D) genotypes influencing this activity. Studies investigating the association of ACE I/D polymorphisms with OSA have shown conflicting results.

Diseases of Nephrops and Metanephrops: a review.

Nephrops and Metanephrops are commercially exploited genera within the family Nephropidae (clawed lobsters). Commercial fisheries for each genus exist in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and utilise trawling or trapping for capture. Despite a relative lack of dedicated disease surveys on lobsters from these fisheries, several important symbionts and pathogens have been described.

Randomized controlled trial of variable-pressure versus fixed-pressure continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).

Study Objective: To determine whether fixed-pressure or variable-pressure CPAP was preferred by patients and gave better outcomes in patients with the obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).

Design: Randomized blinded cross-over trial with 6 weeks of fixed and 6 weeks of variable-pressure CPAP.

Setting: Sleep center.

Sleepiness and sleep-related accidents in commercial bus drivers.

Introduction: Professional drivers are at high risk of sleepiness due to a combination of factors including shift work and obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), and sleepiness in professional drivers is highly dangerous. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness and accident rates in bus drivers.

Materials And Methods: Drivers employed at bus depots within 30 miles of Edinburgh were given a sleep questionnaire.

Randomized controlled clinical effectiveness trial of cognitive behavior therapy compared with treatment as usual for persistent insomnia in patients with cancer.

Purpose: Persistent insomnia is a common complaint in cancer survivors, but is seldom satisfactorily addressed. The adaptation to cancer care of a validated, cost-effective intervention may offer a practicable solution. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical effectiveness of protocol-driven cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for insomnia, delivered by oncology nurses.

Diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing in patients with chronic heart failure: evaluation of a portable limited sleep study system.

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in chronic heart failure (CHF), affects disease progression and presents a potential therapeutic target. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that there would be good agreement in diagnostic outcome between home limited sleep studies and in-laboratory polysomnography (PSG) in the identification of SDB in patients with CHF. We performed synchronous in-laboratory Embletta and PSG, and home Embletta studies, prospectively in 20 consecutive patients with stable symptomatic CHF (ejection fraction 33 +/- 12%) on optimal medical therapy.

Randomized clinical effectiveness trial of nurse-administered small-group cognitive behavior therapy for persistent insomnia in general practice.

Study Objectives: Persistent insomnia, although very common in general practice, often proves problematic to manage. This study investigates the clinical effectiveness and the feasibility of applying cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) methods for insomnia in primary care.

Design: Pragmatic randomized controlled trial of CBT versus treatment as usual.

Auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with chronic heart failure and obstructive sleep apnoea: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Aims: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and may contribute to CHF progression. We aimed to determine whether treatment of OSA with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) would improve subjective and objective measures of heart failure severity in patients with CHF and OSA.

Methods And Results: Twenty-six patients with stable symptomatic CHF and OSA were randomized to nocturnal auto-titrating CPAP or sham CPAP for 6 weeks each in crossover design.