Patterns of persistence: Genetic and behavioral population complexity of winter flounder amid population declines.

Winter flounder Pseudopleuronectes americanus (Walbaum 1792) are a coastal flatfish species of economic and cultural importance that have dwindled to <15, % of their historic abundance in the southern New England/Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, with evidence indicating near-extirpation of certain local populations. This species exhibits intricate behaviors in spawning and migration that contribute to population complexity and resilience. These behaviors encompass full or partial philopatry to natal estuaries, the generation of multiple pulses of larval delivery, and partial migration.

Impact of removing OPTN region from vascularized composite allograft allocation.

On 6/18/2020, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) implemented new policy replacing OPTN region with a 500 nautical mile (NM) circle around the donor hospital for the purpose of vascularized composite allograft (VCA) allocation. We used OPTN data to assess deceased donor VCA transplants in the 3 years pre- (6/19/2017-6/17/2020) vs. post-implementation (6/18/2020-6/17/2023).

OPTN/SRTR 2022 Annual Data Report: Kidney.

The year 2022 had continued successes and challenges for the field of kidney transplantation, as the community adapted to ongoing surges of the COVID-19 pandemic and broader geographic organ distribution. The total number of kidney transplants in the United States reached a record count of 26,309, driven by continued growth in deceased donor kidney transplants (DDKTs). The total number of candidates listed for DDKT rose slightly in 2022 but remained below 2019 listing levels, with 12.

Cell clusters in intervertebral disc degeneration: an attempted repair mechanism aborted via apoptosis.

Cell clusters are a histological hallmark feature of intervertebral disc degeneration. Clusters arise from cell proliferation, are associated with replicative senescence, and remain metabolically, but their precise role in various stages of disc degeneration remain obscure. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate small, medium, and large size cell-clusters.

Preparing the Next Generation of Clinicians for Practice Using Augmented and Artificial Intelligence.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Augmented Intelligence (AuI) have existed for decades but have only recently been applied to dentistry and incorporated into higher education for dental professionals. Early examples of the incorporation of AI into dental education suggest it can enhance students' learning and can be applied in pre-clinical and clinical instruction. AI can be used to support clinical decision-making for dental professionals, making radiographic interpretation more precise and consistent.