Higher and bigger: How riparian bats react to climate change.

The altitudinal distribution of animals and changes in their body size are effective indicators of climate change. Bats are sensitive to climate change due to their dependence on temperature during critical life stages. However, long-term studies documenting responses over extended periods are rare.

[Emergency surgery in inflammatory bowel disease. Experience in 26 cases].

Background: The emergency surgical treatment of inflammatory chronic bowel diseases is closely related to the classification of patients according to their symptoms and clinical conditions, as well as possible surgical options. In our study, an actual set of criteria is proposed for the classification of the degree of seriousness of symptoms, related to patient conditions, and applicable surgical strategies.

Methods: Retrospectively evaluation of the outcome of the disease has been performed over 26 patients undergoing emergency treatment in our Hospital, and with at least 5 years of follow-up.