Ozonation of Gabapentin in Water─Investigating Reaction Kinetics and Transformation Mechanisms of a Primary Amine Using Isotopically Labeled Ozone.

Aliphatic amines are abundant micropollutants in wastewater treatment plant effluents. In order to mitigate such micropollutants, ozonation is one of the most commonly employed advanced treatment processes. Current research regarding ozone efficiency is heavily focusing on reaction mechanisms of different contaminant groups, including structures with amine moieties as reactive sites.

Hydrocephalus in a yellow-headed Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala oratrix).

A 37-year-old female yellow-headed Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala oratrix) was presented after a 4-month-period behavior change and intermittent episodes of obtunded mentation. Clinical findings on physical examination included ataxia, a weak grasp, and reluctance to move. Results of magnetic resonance imaging were consistent with severe hydrocephalus without evidence of cerebrospinal fluid obstruction.

Neoplastic pleocytosis in a dog with metastatic mammary carcinoma and meningeal carcinomatosis.

A 12-year-old female spayed Labrador Retriever was presented with a history of seizures and abnormal vocalization. Approximately 1 year before presentation, multiple mammary cysts had been surgically excised. A mammary mass was noted on physical examination, and 2 separate parenchymal brain lesions were found on imaging studies.

Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation attendance in England: variability by region and clinical characteristics.

Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation is an effective but underprovided treatment for patients recovering from acute cardiac events. The geographical spread of provision has not been investigated recently in any country. This study aimed to investigate the level of participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs of patients following myocardial infarction or revascularization (eligible patients) and the geographical equity of attendance.

Economic burden of cardiovascular diseases in the enlarged European Union.

Aims: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), together with its main components, coronary heart disease (CHD), and cerebrovascular diseases, is the main source of morbidity and mortality in the European Union (EU), but to date, there has not been any systematic cost-of-illness study to assess the economic impact of CVD in the EU.

Methods And Results: CVD-related expenditure was estimated using aggregate data on morbidity, mortality, and healthcare resource use. Healthcare costs were estimated from expenditure on primary, outpatient, emergency, and inpatient care, as well as medications.

Health status of people using complementary and alternative medical practitioner services in 4 English counties.

Objectives: This study was undertaken to establish the health status of users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) services in England.

Methods: A postal questionnaire (response rate: 64%) covering long-standing illness, use of conventional medical and CAM services, and the United Kingdom Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) was sent to more than 14 000 adults in 4 counties.

Results: Sixty percent of CAM users reported having a chronic illness or disability; back pain and bowel problems were the conditions most commonly reported.