Prehabilitation Outcomes in Surgical Oncology Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Control Trials.

Background: Prehabilitation has been increasingly utilized to optimize perioperative outcomes. In this study, we aim to evaluate the impact of uni- and multimodal prehabilitation on functional capacity and postoperative outcomes among surgical oncology patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.

Patients And Methods: Three electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane) were systematically searched up until December 2023.

Evaluation of the Efficiency of a Digital Workflow for Cataract Planning in Patients with Astigmatism.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficiency and associated costs of a digital cataract workflow system and manual cataract workflow system for patients, with astigmatism presenting for cataract surgery in Brisbane, Australia.

Patients And Methods: Sixty patients with bilateral cataract requiring toric intraocular lenses (IOL) were sequentially assigned to a manual cataract workflow (n = 30) or digital workflow (n = 30) using EQ Workplace (SW v1.7.

Morphology and chemical composition of Taiwan oil millet (Eccoilopus formosanus) epicuticular wax.

Taiwan oil millet has two types of epicuticular wax: platelet wax composed primarily of octacosanol and filament wax constituted essentially by the singular compound of octacosanoic acid. Taiwan oil millet (TOM-Eccoilopus formosanus) is an orphan crop cultivated by the Taiwan indigenous people. It has conspicuous white powder covering its leaf sheath indicating abundant epicuticular waxes, that may contribute to its resilience.

A newly evolved rice-specific gene JAUP1 regulates jasmonate biosynthesis and signalling to promote root development and multi-stress tolerance.

Root architecture and function are critical for plants to secure water and nutrient supply from the soil, but environmental stresses alter root development. The phytohormone jasmonic acid (JA) regulates plant growth and responses to wounding and other stresses, but its role in root development for adaptation to environmental challenges had not been well investigated. We discovered a novel JA Upregulated Protein 1 gene (JAUP1) that has recently evolved in rice and is specific to modern rice accessions.

Clinical indicators for diabetic eyecare delivered by optometrists in Australia: a Delphi study.

Clinical Relevance: Valid and updated clinical indicators can serve as important tools in assessing and improving eyecare delivery.

Background: Indicators for diabetic eyecare in Australia were previously developed from guidelines published before 2013 and then used to assess the appropriateness of care delivery through a nationwide patient record card audit (the iCareTrack study). To reflect emerging evidence and contemporary practice, this study aimed to update clinical indicators for optometric care for people with type 2 diabetes in Australia.