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Sustainability of enhanced recovery after surgery programmes in gastrointestinal surgery: A scoping review
Authors: Byrnes Angela , Flynn Rachel , Watt Amanda , Barrimore Sally , Young Adrienne 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is an evidence‐based intervention that is well‐recognised across multiple surgical specialties as having potential to lead to improved patient and hospital outcomes. Little is known about sustainability of ERAS programmes.AimsThis review aimed to describe available evidence evaluating sustainability of ERAS programmes in gastrointestinal surgery to understand: (a) how sustainability has been defined; (b) examine determinants of sustainability; (c) identify strategies used to facilitate sustainability; (d) identify adaptations to support sustainability; and (e) examine outcomes measured as indicators of sustainability of ERAS programmes.MethodsThis scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology. Research databases (PubMed, Embase, CINHAL) and the grey literature were searched (inception to September 2022) for studies reporting sustainability of ERAS programmes in gastrointestinal surgery. Included articles reported an aspect of sustainability (i.e., definition, determinants, strategies, adaptations, outcomes and ongoing use) at ≥2 years following initial implementation. Aspects of sustainability were categorised according to relevant frameworks to facilitate synthesis.ResultsThe search strategy yielded 1852 records; first round screening excluded 1749, leaving 103 articles for full text review. Overall, 22 studies were included in this review. Sustainability was poorly conceptualised and inconsistently reported across included studies. Provision of adequate resources was the most frequently identified enabler to sustainability (n/N = 9/12, 75%); however, relatively few studies (n = 4) provided a robust report of determinants, with no study reporting determinants of sustainability and strategies and adaptations to support sustainability alongside patient and service delivery outcomes.ConclusionImproved reporting, particularly of strategies and adaptations to support sustainability is needed. Refinement of ERAS reporting guidelines should be made to facilitate this, and future implementation studies should plan to document and report changes in context and corresponding programme changes to help researchers and clinicians sustain ERAS programmes locally.
Temporal trends and projection of blindness and vision loss prevalence in older adults in BRICS countries
Authors: Chen Jianqi , Zhu Yingting , Li Zhidong , Chen Xuhao , Chen Xiaohong , Xie Rui , Zhang Yuan , Ye Guitong , Luo Ruiyu , Shen Xinyue , Lin Lifeng , Zhuo Yehong 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundBlindness and vision loss (BVL) is a major global health issue affecting older adults, but its burden in transition countries has received limited attention. Therefore, we aimed to assess the trends in the burden of BVL among older adults between 1990 and 2019 across Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), and predict the burden by 2040.MethodsData on BVL and its related causes were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study. We investigated the temporal trends by calculating the average annual percentage change using joinpoint regression analysis. Subsequently, we performed Bayesian age‐period‐cohort modeling to estimate the burden of BVL and its related causes by 2040.ResultsMost BRICS countries experienced a significant decline (p < 0.05) in age‐standardized prevalence rates, and the decreasing trends tend to continue. However, by 2040, the number of BVL cases is expected to increase by approximately 50% across BRICS, with an estimated approximately 192, 170, 25, 17, and 7 million cases in China, India, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa, respectively. The related ranks of BVL causes are also estimated to change in the future, particularly in India.ConclusionsThe different burdens and trends of BVL across BRICS reflected the different stages of population health transition. Effective eye disease prevention requires appropriate public health interventions. Developing effective health policies and services for older adults is urgently needed in BRICS countries.
Exploring the effectiveness of emotionally focused therapy for depressive symptoms and relationship distress among couples in Taiwan: A single‐arm pragmatic trial
Authors: Tseng Chi‐Fang , Wittenborn Andrea K. , Morgan Preston C. , Liu Ting 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis is the first study to explore the effectiveness of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT) for depressive symptoms and relationship distress among couples in Taiwan. This one‐arm pragmatic trial assessed the clinical outcomes of 17 couples using multilevel modeling to investigate changes in depressive symptoms and relationship distress throughout treatment. Over half of the participants were moderately depressed and moderately distressed at baseline. Multilevel models revealed decreased depressive symptoms over time, with a small increase toward the end of treatment. However, no significant changes were observed in relationship distress over time. The study was limited by the low “dose” of EFT (M = 7 sessions) received by participants and the small sample size (n = 17). A comprehensive discussion of the findings from a cultural perspective was provided. Future research is needed to further examine the effectiveness of EFT for couples in Taiwan and Asia.
Endoscopic and surgical treatment of non‐neoplastic proximal duodenal ulceration in dogs, and anatomical study of proximal duodenal vascularisation
Authors: Sabetti M. C. , Cola V. , Foglia A. , Stanzani D. , Galiazzo G. , Perfetti S. , Tagliavia C. , Pisoni L. , Pietra M. 
Published: November 2023

ObjectivesProximal duodenal ulceration is often characterised by continuous bleeding, and treatment is challenging. The aims of this study were to investigate the role of vascularisation in proximal duodenal ulceration and describe clinical aspects, endoscopic features and treatment in dogs.Material and MethodsPolyurethane foam casts of gastroduodenal vessels were obtained from five dogs which had died from disorders unrelated to the digestive system. In addition, 12 dogs having proximal duodenal ulcers diagnosed by endoscopic examination were enrolled in a treatment trial. After the endoscopic diagnosis of a duodenal ulcer, all the dogs were treated medically and, in the absence of resolution, were subsequently treated by endoscopic electrocauterisation or by surgery.ResultsA submucosal vascular network was evident in all the casts, with a prominent venous plexus seen exclusively in the first half inch of the duodenum. In clinical cases, on endoscopic examination, the duodenal ulcer was located at the proximal part of the duodenum, involving the mesenteric portion of the wall. The dogs not responding to medical treatment (6/12) were treated with endoscopic electrocauterisation, surgical coagulation or resection of the proximal duodenal portion. All the dogs survived until discharge, and the median survival time following discharge was 107.5 days.Clinical SignificanceBased on the anatomical details highlighted in this study, the continuous bleeding observed in our patients may have been due to the prominent venous plexus evidenced at the level of the proximal duodenum. Surgical and endoscopic treatments in six patients resolved the ulcer bleeding with no recurrences noted during follow‐up.
Incorporating digital animation in a school play: multimodal literacies, structure of feeling and resources of hope
Authors: Cannon Michelle , Bryer Theo , Hawley Sara 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIn this study, we reflect on our work with 10‐ and 11‐year‐olds in an inner London primary school developing a multimodal school play that integrated digital animation into a more conventionally structured Year 6 production. We are media literacy, drama and cultural studies researchers and teachers, arguing for more inclusive, holistic and multimodal schooled literacy practices. We explore roles and opportunities for enactment that the multimodal school play offers, while looking at pupil empowerment through the mobilisation of pupils' existing capabilities and sensitivities. We present a case study that employs semi‐structured interviews and observations from which we construct visual and analytic narratives with a focus on participants' practices and responses. Raymond Williams's ‘structure of feeling’ and ‘Resources of Hope’ help us make sense of our data. In particular, we note the emergence of new roles through literacy practices that incorporate the tools and artefacts of animation. We highlight the affective dimension and inclusive nature of emergent literacy practices that integrate interactive drama and meaning‐making with digital media and look at how these practices have the potential to disrupt entrenched classroom hierarchies and tackle inequalities, particularly for children who are disenfranchised by schooling and traditional school literacy practices.
Compositional heterogeneity of insoluble organic matter extracted from asteroid Ryugu samples
Authors: Quirico Eric , Bonal Lydie , Kebukawa Yoko , Amano Kana , Yabuta Hikaru , Phan Van T. H. , Beck Pierre , Rémusat Laurent , Dartois Emmanuel , Engrand Cecile , Martins Zita , Bejach Laure , Dazzi Alexandre , Deniset‐Besseau Ariane , Duprat Jean , Mathurin Jérémie , Montagnac Gilles , Barosch Jens , Cody George D. , De Gregorio Bradley , Enokido Yuma , Hashiguchi Minako , Kamide Kanami , Kilcoyne David , Komatsu Mutsumi , Matsumoto Megumi , Mostefaoui Smail , Nittler Larry , Ohigashi Takuji , Okumura Taiga , Sandford Scott , Shigenaka Miho , Stroud Rhonda , Suga Hiroki , Takahashi Yoshio , Takeichi Yasuo , Tamenori Yusuke , Verdier‐Paoletti Maximilien , Wakabayashi Daisuke , Yamashita Shohei , Nakamura Tomoki , Naraoka Hiroshi , Noguchi Takaaki , Okazaki Ryuji , Yurimoto Hisayoshi , Sakamoto Kanako , Tachibana Shogo , Watanabe Sei‐Ichiro , Tsuda Yuichi , Yada Toru , Nishimura Masahiro , Nakato Aiko , Miyazaki Akiko , Yogata Kasumi , Abe Masanao , Okada Tatsuaki , Usui Tomohitro , Yoshikawa Makoto , Saiki Takanao , Tanaka Satoshi , Terui Fuyuto , Nakazawa Satoru 
Published: November 2023

AbstractWe report a Fourier transform infrared analysis of functional groups in insoluble organic matter (IOM) extracted from a series of 100–500 μm Ryugu grains collected during the two touchdowns of February 22 and July 11, 2019. IOM extracted from most of the samples is very similar to IOM in primitive CI, CM, and CR chondrites, and shows that the extent of thermal metamorphism in Ryugu regolith was, at best, very limited. One sample displays chemical signatures consistent with a very mild heating, likely due to asteroidal collision impacts. We also report a lower carbonyl abundance in Ryugu IOM samples compared to primitive chondrites, which could reflect the accretion of a less oxygenated precursor by Ryugu. The possible effects of hydrothermal alteration and terrestrial weathering are also discussed. Last, no firm conclusions could be drawn on the origin of the soluble outlier phases, observed along with IOM in this study and in the preliminary analysis of Ryugu samples. However, it is clear that the HF/HCl residues presented in this publication are a mix between IOM and the nitrogen‐rich outlier phase.
Protohistory: Unending intuitions
Authors: Odeyemi Idowu 
Published: November 2023

AbstractPhilosophers ponder on how to do philosophy and how to do it well. This pondering has divided metaphilosophers' concern about philosophical methodology into two groups, which we could label “pro‐history” and “pro‐intuition.” The claim (and belief) of philosophers who are in the “pro‐history” group can be found in this sentence by Robert Pasnau (2011): “The discipline of philosophy benefits from a serious, sustained engagement with its history.” Those in the “pro‐intuition” group believe that for philosophy not to slide into the realm of irrelevance it must rely on intuitions to make sense of our present ontologies, rather than study history of philosophy. This paper argues that both proponents of the pro‐history and those of the pro‐intuition approach are wrongheaded. It argues for what it calls protohistory. Protohistory here refers to the method of doing philosophy in which the intuitions of philosophers are informed by the history of philosophy (though not directly influenced by it but indirectly informed by it).
Species classification of Antarctic pack‐ice seals using very high‐resolution imagery
Authors: Wethington Michael , Gonçalves Bento C. , Talis Emma , Şen Bilgecan , Lynch Heather J. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractWe introduce a semiautomated machine learning method that employs high‐resolution imagery for the species‐level classification of Antarctic pack‐ice seals. By incorporating the spatial distribution of hauled‐out seals on ice into our analytical framework, we significantly enhance the accuracy of species identification. Employing a Random Forest model, we achieved 97.4% accuracy for crabeater seals and 98.0% for Weddell seals. To further refine our classification, we included three linearity measures: mean distance to a group's regression line, straightness index, and sinuosity index. Additional variables, such as the number of neighboring seals within a 250 m radius and distance of individual seals to the sea ice edge, also contributed to improved accuracy. Our study marks a significant advancement in the development of a cost‐effective, unified Antarctic seal monitoring system, enhancing our understanding of seal spatial behavior and enabling more effective population tracking amid environmental changes.
Raise your pitch! Changes in the acoustic emissions of resident bottlenose dolphins in the proximity of vessels
Authors: Sobreira Filipa V. , Luís Ana R. , Alves Inês S. , Couchinho Miguel N. , dos Santos Manuel E. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractMaritime traffic is a major contributor of anthropogenic disturbance for cetaceans, especially for coastal populations, such as that of resident common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Sado estuary (Portugal). Animals have been found to adjust their vocal behavior by changing vocal rates, or call frequency and/or duration, to overcome masking effects of underwater noise. To evaluate the potential impacts of boat traffic on the acoustic behavior of these dolphins, emission rates and acoustic characteristics of whistles and burst‐pulsed signals were analyzed with and without boats operating nearby. In this study, no significant differences were found for emission rates of each type of vocal element in the presence of vessels. However, significant differences were found in acoustic parameters, namely changes in frequency and duration, for whistles and for pulsed sounds (creaks, grunts, squeaks, and gulps). These changes, such as a shift in vocal frequencies and production of shorter signals, may represent behavioral strategies to compensate for the noisy environment. Although resident bottlenose dolphins in the Sado region seem to have developed some tolerance to vessel noise, continuous noise exposure and noise‐induced frequency shifts in vocal outputs could have indirect fitness costs for this population.
Low‐ and high‐volume blood‐flow restriction treadmill walking both improve maximal aerobic capacity independently of blood volume
Authors: Thompson K. M. A. , Gamble A. S. D. , Kontro H. , Lee J. B. , Burr J. F. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAimAssess the effect of low‐ and high‐volume blood flow restriction training (BFR) on maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) and determine if alteration in VO2max is mediated through changes in hemoglobin mass (Hbmass) and blood volume.MethodsParticipants' Hbmass (CO‐rebreathe), single, and double‐leg VO2max and blood volume regulating hormonal responses (renin and copeptin) were measured before and after BFR training. Training consisted of treadmill walking either (1) twice‐daily for 4week (CON and BFRHV) or (2) twice‐weekly for 6week (BFRLV). Each session consisted of five intervals (3 min, 5% incline, 5 km/h, 100% of lowest occlusion pressure), with 1 min of standing rest between sets.ResultsVO2max increased using both training exposures, in as quickly as 2‐weeks (BFRLV baseline to 4week: +315 ± 241 mL (8.7%), p = 0.02; BFRHV baseline to 2week: +360 ± 261 mL (7.9%), p < 0.01), for the BFRLV and BFRHV groups, with no change in CON. Single‐ and double‐leg VO2max improved proportionately (single/double‐leg VO2max ratio: BFRLV 78 ± 4.9–78 ± 5.8%, BFRHV 79 ± 6.5–77 ± 6.5%), suggesting that the mechanism for increased VO2max is not solely limited to central or peripheral adaptations. Hbmass remained unchanged across groups (CON: +10.2 ± 34 g, BFRLV: +6.6 ± 42 g, BFRHV: +3.2 ± 44 g; p = 0.9), despite a significant release of blood volume regulating hormones after initial BFR exposure (renin +20.8 ± 21.9 ng/L, p < 0.01; copeptin +22.0 ± 23.8 pmol/L, p < 0.01), which was blunted following BFRHV training (renin: +13.4 ± 12.4 ng/L, p = 0.09; copeptin: +1.9 ± 1.7 pmol/L, p = 0.98).ConclusionBFR treadmill walking increases VO2max irrespective of changes in Hbmass or blood volume despite a large release of blood volume regulating hormones in response to BFR treadmill walking.
Retrospective evaluation of admission total plasma protein as a predictor of red blood cell transfusion requirement in dogs diagnosed with traumatic and nontraumatic hemoabdomen: 90 dogs (2009–2019)
Authors: Buseman Miranda , Blong April E. , Yuan Lingnan , Mochel Jonathan P. , Walton Rebecca A. L. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the association of admission total plasma protein (TPP) and the administration of red blood cell transfusions in dogs with diagnosed hemoabdomen. To secondarily evaluate additional point‐of‐care parameters associated with red blood cell transfusion administration.DesignRetrospective study between 2009 and 2019.SettingUniversity veterinary teaching hospital.AnimalsNinety dogs admitted to a university veterinary teaching hospital after a diagnosis of traumatic or nontraumatic hemoabdomen (NTH).Measurements and Main ResultsMedical records were retrospectively reviewed; signalment, point‐of‐care diagnostics, and transfusion administration information was recorded. A total of 47 dogs (traumatic hemoabdomen 11/26; NTH 36/64) received packed red blood cell transfusions. For each 1 g/dL unit decrease in TPP, dogs had an increased odds ratio (OR) of 2.14 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.44–3.40, P < 0.001) of receiving a red blood cell transfusion. Dogs diagnosed with NTH were more likely to receive a red blood cell transfusion than dogs with a traumatic hemoabdomen (OR: 2.78, 95% CI: 1.11–7.141, P = 0.03). Lower PCV values (OR: 1.08, 95% CI: 1.04–1.12, P < 0.001), bicarbonate values (OR: 1.3, 95% CI: 1.09–1.56, P = 0.003), and base excess (OR: 1.27, 95% CI: 1.1–1.49, P = 0.003) were associated with a higher likelihood of red blood cell transfusion. Additionally, higher lactate (OR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.16–1.63, P < 0.001) and Acute Patient Physiologic and Laboratory Evaluation (APPLE)fast scores (OR: 1.10, 95% CI: 1.04–1.17, P < 0.001) were associated with increased red blood cell transfusion administration.ConclusionsLow admission TPP, independent of low PCV, was associated with red blood cell transfusions regardless of underlying cause. For each 1 g/dL unit decrease in TPP on presentation, dogs were approximately 2 times more likely to receive a red blood cell transfusion during hospitalization. Other factors that were associated with increased transfusion administration included presenting PCV, PCV/TPP ratio, bicarbonate, base excess, lactate, and APPLEfast scores.
Evaluation of hemostatic derangements associated with canine anaphylaxis and the relationship to syndrome severity
Authors: Smith M. Ryan , Wurlod Virginie A. , Liu Chin‐Chi 
Published: November 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo describe hemostatic derangements associated with canine anaphylaxis and to assess for association with syndrome severity.DesignProspective observational study.SettingUniversity teaching hospital.AnimalsTwenty‐seven client‐owned dogs, recruited from November 2018 to January 2022, diagnosed with anaphylaxis of varying severity were included. Study inclusion required presentation <6 hours after initiation of clinical signs, no medications or history of illness within the prior 2 weeks, lack of comorbidities expected to affect hemostasis, and lack of a disease state that could alternatively explain the clinical presentation.InterventionsBlood samples were collected within the first hour of presentation for CBC, serum biochemistry, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and viscoelastic coagulation testing for use with a cartridge‐based point‐of‐care device.Measurements and main resultsClotting time and clot formation time were prolonged, alpha angle and maximum clot firmness were decreased, PT and aPTT were prolonged, and platelet counts were lower in severe cases compared to mild and moderate cases. There were no differences for any parameter between mild and moderate cases. The presence or absence of abdominal effusion was not associated with hemostatic status.ConclusionsGlobal hemostatic derangements consistent with hypocoagulability are a prominent feature of severe anaphylaxis in dogs and should be considered for routine evaluation.