Metagenome-Assembled Genomes from Photo-Oxidized and Nonoxidized Oil-Degrading Marine Microcosms.

We performed deep metagenomic sequencing on hydrocarbon-degrading marine microcosms designed to experimentally determine the effect of photo-oxidation on oil biodegradation dynamics. Assembly, binning, and dereplication yielded 73 unique metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) from 6 phyla, of which 61 are predicted to be over 90% complete.

Vision rehabilitation: recipients' perceived efficacy of rehabilitation.

Objective/purpose: This survey was conducted to determine the effect on activities of daily living of persons who report that they have received vision rehabilitation.

Design/methodology: This study used a clinical sample to gather information from 417 patients. Of the 417, 105 reported receiving vision rehabilitation.

Realities of disaster preparedness in rural hospitals.

Disaster preparedness has always been an area of major concern for the medical community, but recent world events have prompted an increased interest. The health care system must respond to disasters of all types, whether the incidents occur in urban or rural settings. Although the barriers and challenges are different in the rural setting, common areas of preparedness must be explored.

Realities of rural emergency medical services disaster preparedness.

Introduction: Disaster preparedness is an area of major concern for the medical community that has been reinforced by recent world events. The emergency healthcare system must respond to all types of disasters, whether the incidents occur in urban or rural settings. Although the barriers and challenges are different in the rural setting, common areas of preparedness must be explored.

Nonfatal work-related inhalations: surveillance data from hospital emergency departments, 1995-1996.

Background: Data from a stratified sample of hospital emergency rooms in the USA were used to describe nonfatal work-related inhalation injuries and illnesses during July 1995 to July 1996.

Methods: Information was abstracted from emergency room records by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as part of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for all work-related injuries and illnesses regardless of product involvement.

Results: There were an estimated 44,423 occupational inhalation cases nationwide, with an annual rate of 3.