Publications by authors named "T M Ingram"
Exposed and isolated alpine ecosystems present evolutionary challenges for flying species worldwide. Many insects have undergone dramatic wing reduction in response to these harsh conditions, losing the ability to fly. By contrast, some taxa have countered alpine conditions by evolving larger wings to improve flight ability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlastics are pervasive pollutants that are being produced at an increasing rate to meet consumer demands. After entering the environment, plastics can break down, creating smaller fragments, including secondary microplastics. Microplastic contamination in lakes has been recorded worldwide, and the ingestion of microplastics has been documented in zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, and fish.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPneumomediastinum is the presence of gas (usually air) in the mediastinum, which is rare and typically benign. Pneumomediastinum is classified into primary and secondary based on etiology. Its pathophysiology is due to high intra-alveolar pressures causing alveolar rupture, which releases air that travels along bronchoalveolar sheaths into the mediastinum.
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- Despite advancements in treatment, ischaemic heart disease remains the top cause of illness and death among women, with many being underdiagnosed and undertreated.
- Women face unique risk factors that increase their cardiovascular risk, necessitating a tailored approach in healthcare that includes both traditional and female-specific considerations.
- The British Cardiovascular Society aims to highlight sex-related differences in CVD management, proposing solutions to improve access to diagnosis and treatment for women and encouraging further research on gender disparities in cardiovascular health.