Stressful, isolated, yet diverse: Green roofs have rich microbiomes that are not dominated by oligotrophic taxa.

Green roofs are unique ecosystems combining two major community assembly filters, namely stress and spatial isolation. As such, they represent an interesting model ecosystem in community ecology. In this study, we characterized the microbiome structure on 19 green roofs and 5 urban parks as a benchmark comparison (i.

Regional variation drives differences in microbial communities associated with sugar maple across a latitudinal range.

Climate change is prompting plants to migrate and establish novel interactions in new habitats. Because of the pivotal roles that microbes have on plant health and function, it is important to understand the ecological consequences of these shifts in host-microbe interactions with range expansion. Here we examine how the diversity of plant-associated microbes varies along the host's current range and extended range according with climate change predictions, and assess the relative influence of host genotype (seed provenance) and environment in structuring the host microbiome.

Hyperinsulinemia/euglycemia and intravenous lipid emulsion therapy for the management of severe amlodipine toxicosis in a cat.

Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) are widely used in people and animals. Overdose can result in cardiovascular collapse and death. Hyperinsulinemia/euglycemia therapy (HIET) and intralipid therapy (ILT) are reported treatment options in people.

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion secondary to trauma in a dog.

Objective: To describe a case of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion in a dog secondary to trauma.

Case Summary: A 14-year-old neutered female mixed breed dog presented for evaluation of bite wounds. The dog sustained multiple puncture wounds to the cervical area, stifle, and elbow.

Evaluation of the quick sequential organ failure assessment score plus lactate in critically ill dogs.

Objectives: To apply the quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) score to dogs admitted to a veterinary ICU, and evaluate whether the addition of lactate increased the predictive ability of the score.

Materials And Methods: A quick sequential organ failure assessment score of 0, 1, 2, or 3 was assigned to each dog based on the following criteria: respiratory rate >22 breaths per minute, altered mentation, systolic blood pressure <100 mmHg. Lactate was added to quick sequential organ failure assessment in an LqSOFA model and assigned to each patient.