Publications by authors named "T Barry"

The titan arum (), commonly known as the corpse flower, produces the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world. Its rare blooms last only a few days and are notable both for their burst of thermogenic activity and for the odor of rotting flesh by which they attract pollinators. Studies on the titan arum can therefor lend insight into the mechanisms underlying thermogenesis as well as the production of sulfur-based volatiles, about which little is known in plants.

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  • The study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nursing home administrators (NHAs), focusing on their work stress and turnover intentions (TI) during the third year of the pandemic.
  • Data was collected from 1,139 NHAs through a survey that included open-ended questions, leading to the identification of key stress categories such as issues with regulations, staffing shortages, and external pressures.
  • To address NHA stress and prevent turnover, the study suggests strategies like improved disaster planning, regulatory support, and ongoing training, emphasizing the importance of resilience among administrators.
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While percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD) are generally well-tolerated procedures, the development of postprocedure fever has been observed at a higher frequency than reported in the initial device trials. We performed a retrospective analysis of 62 patients who underwent PFO or ASD closure from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2022, at Mayo Clinic, Arizona. Eight patients out of 62 (12.

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