Publications by authors named "S Conroy"
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- The study investigates the effectiveness of the modified Hospital Frailty Risk Score (mHFRS) in identifying frail hospitalized older adults, comparing it with the original Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) and the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS).
- A review of 3,042 patients over 65 years old was conducted, revealing that the CFS identified 46.3% as frail, with frail patients generally being older, more likely female, and having longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates.
- The mHFRS showed a significant correlation with both CFS and HFRS, proving to be effective in classifying patients, especially identifying non-frail individuals, and suggesting it as a
Perinatal Inflammation Results in Sex-Dependent Cardiac Dysfunction.
J Cardiovasc Dev Dis
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Higher rates of adult heart failure are linked to individuals born preterm or with poor fetal growth, often influenced by adverse maternal conditions and the need for oxygen therapy post-birth.
- Research using a mouse model evaluated the impact of maternal inflammation and oxygen exposure on cardiac health, revealing sex differences in the progression of heart issues by 10 months.
- Results showed that early changes in heart-related proteins can indicate potential heart problems in adulthood, especially more severe in males, suggesting these patterns might also apply to humans, particularly in infants with growth restrictions.
Despite the multiple definitions currently used to express enteric methane emissions from ruminants, no consensus has been reached on the most appropriate definition. The objective of the present study was to explore alternative trait definitions reflecting animal-level differences in enteric methane emissions in growing cattle. It is likely that no single methane trait definition will be best suited to all intended use cases, but at least knowing the relationships between the different traits may help inform the selection process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCongenital heart disease (CHD) affects approximately 1% of live births. Although genetic and environmental etiologic contributors have been identified, the majority of CHD lacks a definitive cause, suggesting the role of gene-environment interactions (GxEs) in disease pathogenesis. Maternal diabetes mellitus (matDM) is among the most prevalent environmental risk factors for CHD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-bishydroxymethyltetrahydrofuran (BHMTHF), a vital fuel precursor and solvent, is crucial for biomass refining. Herein, we report highly selective and stable PdNi nanoalloy catalysts for this deep hydrogenation process. A CO-assisted green method was developed for the controllable synthesis of various bimetallic and monometallic catalysts.
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