Unpacking conservation easements' assessed land use designations and their implications for realizing biodiversity protection.

Native ecosystem and biodiversity loss from land use conversion into human-modified landscapes are evident in the United States and globally. In addition to public land conservation, there is an increase in private land conservation through conservation easements (CEs) across exurban landscapes. Not every CE was established strictly for biodiversity protection and permitted land uses can increase human modification.

Effectiveness of cholangioscopy guided biopsy versus ERCP guided brushings in diagnosing malignant biliary strictures.

Background: Evaluation of lesions of the biliary tract are essential to diagnose given the dismal outcomes of cholangiocarcinoma. Historically, these diagnoses were made using brush biopsies obtained under Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). To increase the accuracy of biliary biopsies, SpyGlassTM Discover cholangioscopy guided biopsy has been developed, providing greater tissue yield and direct visualization of the biliary epithelium.

Amlodipine versus nifedipine ER for the management of postpartum hypertension: a noninferiority randomized controlled trial.

Background: Postpartum hypertension is an increasingly prevalent problem and optimizing its treatment is imperative in reducing maternal morbidity and improving long-term health outcomes. Despite this, data on treatment of postpartum hypertension is limited. While most available studies focus on labetalol and nifedipine ER, these medications are not frequently used for hypertension treatment in the non-obstetric setting.

A Comparative Study of Direct Immunofluorescence Patterns in Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis Versus Dermatitis Herpetiformis.

Background: Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is typically characterized by granular IgA deposition in the papillary dermis on direct immunofluorescence (DIF), and linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is characterized by linear deposition of IgA along the basement membrane. Other DIF findings in both conditions may include IgG, IgM, and C3 deposition in various patterns. In cases where immunofluorescence findings are unclear, such as continuous but somewhat granular IgA deposition along the dermal-epidermal junction, additional DIF patterns may be helpful in the diagnostic process.

Influence of polysubstance use on the health-related quality of life among people who inject drugs undergoing opioid agonist treatment following treatment for hepatitis c virus.

Background: Treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) in people who inject drugs (PWID) has been associated with increased health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Polysubstance use (PSU) is common among PWID, but no studies have investigated PSU influence on PWID's HRQOL HCV treatment.

Methods: Participants included 150 PWID receiving HCV treatment at opioid agonist treatment clinics in Bronx, NY.