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The pet trade of native species outside of their natural distributions within Australia is a biosecurity risk
Authors: Toomes Adam , Stringham Oliver C. , Moncayo Stephanie , Hill Katherine G. W. , Maher Jacob , Watters Freyja , Chekunov Sebastian , García‐Díaz Pablo , Mitchell Lewis , Ross Joshua V. , Cassey Phillip 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe trade of alien species as pets is increasingly recognized as a biosecurity risk due to their intentional and accidental release into the wild. However, pets are often categorized as native or non‐native at a national level, meaning that their presence outside of their native range, yet within their native country, may be an overlooked biosecurity threat. So‐called “domestic non‐natives” have established new populations across several countries and, in some cases, become invasive. Here, we investigated the extent of the domestic trade of native Australian pet species outside of their natural distributions and determined whether such locations were climatically suitable for potential alien establishments. Australia provides a unique system to explore this issue because it deters the trade of most alien species yet permits the keeping of a large diversity of native pets. We monitored trade from a popular Australian e‐commerce site used to trade native pet birds, reptiles, and amphibians (29 k advertisements over 1 year; from July 2019 to July 2020). Of the 177 native vertebrate species we observed in the pet trade, 129 species (73%) had at least some instances of their trade occurring outside of their natural distribution. We found that climatically suitable environments were present outside the native range of 90 species and that these regions were proximal to suburbs where we observed trade. Our results indicate that the “domestic non‐native” trade is widespread in Australia and that, if captive pets escape or are released into the wild in sufficient numbers, there is a risk of establishment for most of these species. We suggest that regulations pertaining to the trade of native pets ensure that careful biosecurity consideration is given in circumstances when trade occurs beyond a species' native range, both in the context of Australia and for other large countries with widespread pet industries.
Greater improvement in insulin sensitivity per unit weight loss associated with tirzepatide versus semaglutide: An exploratory analysis
Authors: Mather Kieren J. , Mari Andrea , Weerakkody Govinda , Heise Tim , DeVries J. Hans , Urva Shweta , Coskun Tamer , Milicevic Zvonko , Haupt Axel , Thomas Melissa K. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAimsTo explore the relationship between weight loss and insulin sensitivity in response to tirzepatide or semaglutide.Materials and MethodsWe conducted a post hoc exploratory analysis of a 28‐week, double‐blind, randomized trial in people with type 2 diabetes treated with metformin, randomized to tirzepatide 15 mg, semaglutide 1 mg or placebo. We evaluated the relationship between change in body weight and change in insulin sensitivity determined from hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp (M value), or from mixed‐meal tolerance testing (Matsuda index).ResultsTirzepatide was associated with a greater improvement than semaglutide in insulin sensitivity assessed using hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamps (p < 0.001). With tirzepatide, improvements in insulin sensitivity were associated with percent change in weight (R = −0.656, p < 0.0001). With semaglutide, change in insulin sensitivity was less strongly correlated with percent change in weight (R = −0.268, p = 0.0820; p = 0.0242 vs. tirzepatide). In regression analyses, the slope of the relationship between change in M value and change in weight was statistically different between semaglutide and tirzepatide (p = 0.0461). These relationships were also assessed using the Matsuda index as the metric of insulin sensitivity, and using change in fat mass as the determinant of change in insulin sensitivity.ConclusionsImprovement in insulin sensitivity was proportional to weight and fat loss, with greater strength of association with tirzepatide. In regression analysis, tirzepatide was associated with greater improvement in insulin sensitivity per unit weight loss than semaglutide. The greater improvement in insulin sensitivity following treatment with tirzepatide was not simply attributable to greater weight or fat loss.
Prognostic Value of Advanced Echocardiographic Analysis for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review
Authors: Angotti Danilo , Di Pietro Gianluca , Cimino Sara , Monosilio Sara , Netti Lucrezia , Ciuffreda Antonella , Improta Riccardo , Tocci Marco , Severino Paolo , Bruno Emanuele , Colantonio Riccardo , Vizza Carmine Dario , Agati Luciano , Maestrini Viviana 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTTranscatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is the main treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and older age. Improved imaging techniques have enabled better patient selection, and the main role is played by echocardiography. Methods more sensitive than LVEF in assessing cardiac function, such as global longitudinal strain (GLS) and myocardial work (MW), have become widespread, and other methods, like hemodynamic forces (HDFs), might be promising.The aim of this paper is to systematically review the parameters of GLS, MW, and HDF as predictors of reverse remodeling and their association with outcomes in patients with AS undergoing TAVI. In particular, the focus will be on the examination of the influence of TAVI on left atrial and ventricular function and right ventricular function.
The efficacy of remote ischemic conditioning for outcomes in ischemic stroke patients with or without prior stroke: A post hoc analysis of the RICAMIS trial
Authors: Liu Liang , Sun Xiao‐Yu , Cui Chang , Liu Miao , Cui Yu , Chen Hui‐Sheng 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackground and PurposeTo investigate the impact of a history of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) on the effectiveness of remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) for outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients.MethodsWe conducted a post hoc analysis of the Remote Ischaemic Conditioning for Acute Moderate Ischaemic Stroke (RICAMIS) trial. Patients in RICAMIS were categorized into two groups according to a history of stroke. The primary outcome was an excellent functional outcome, defined as a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0–1 at 90 days. Instead of comparing patients receiving usual care alone, we investigated the association of the RIC effect with functional outcomes in each group and the interaction between the RIC effect and a history of ischemic stroke or TIA.ResultsWe included a total of 1695 patients, of whom 562 patients had a history of ischemic stroke or TIA and 1133 patients without prior ischemic stroke or TIA. In the Never Stroke or TIA group, a higher proportion of excellent functional outcomes was found in the RIC subgroup compared to the control subgroup (adjusted OR = 1.557 [95% CI 1.187–2.043], p = 0.001) but not in Prior Stroke or TIA group (adjusted OR = 1.299 [95% CI 0.893–1.888], p = 0.171). However, no significant interaction between the RIC effect and a history of ischemic stroke or TIA was found among the groups.ConclusionThis is the first report suggesting that the RIC effect may be influenced by the history of ischemic stroke or TIA for patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Distribution of race and training‐related musculoskeletal injuries by track and location in Thoroughbred and Arabian racehorses
Authors: Yildirim İsmail Gökçe , Karaarslan Solmaz , Erkan Atacan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundMusculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are a major concern in the horse racing industry, often leading to career‐ending outcomes. Contributing factors include conformation, limb and joint defects, hoof structure, age, and hard track surfaces.ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the distribution of MSI in Thoroughbred and Arabian racehorses during racing and training, categorised by breed and track surface.Study designRetrospective cohort study.MethodsThe data from 2018 to 2023 were collected at the Turkish Jockey Club's Şirinyer Hippodrome (38°23′03.7″ N 27°09′01.0″ E), covering 553 MSI cases. The distribution of MSI, categorised by track surface and race/training, was evaluated using a 2 × 3 Pearson chi‐square analysis and a post hoc Z‐test. MSI occurrences during racing and training were examined based on breed and track surface by gender, age, category, location, and impact on the horses' racing career, was calculated using descriptive statistical indicators such as frequency and percentage.ResultsThe majority of MSI occurred between June and September, the summer and dry period in the northern hemisphere. The 553 MSI cases included 45.3% fractures, 40.3% tendon injuries, 9.8% bone fissure. Distribution of MSI occurring during races and training according to track surface in Thoroughbred and Arabian horses had significant differences (p < 0.0001). Among Thoroughbreds, injuries were most common at 2‐ and 3‐year‐old, while in Arabians, they were most frequent at 3‐ and 4‐year‐old. The highest prevalence of MSI occurred in the forelimbs during racing, affecting 91.3% of Thoroughbreds and 92.7% of Arabians, with a particular focus on the carpal joint and its distal structures. MSI ended the racing careers of 66.3% of Thoroughbreds and 46.4% of Arabians.Main limitationsThis study relied on routinely recorded hospital data.ConclusionsFractures predominated in Thoroughbreds, particularly on dirt tracks, while tendon injuries were common in Arabians across both surfaces. Findings indicate the need to improve track maintenance and training practices to support racehorse welfare and longevity.
The forgotten casualties of war: Preserving culture, identity, and the rights of the family after conflict
Authors: Puccia Kraig 
Published: January 2025

AbstractFamilies are ultimately the first and last victims of war. They are the first to be destroyed, and in the aftermath, the last to be repaired. Finding justice for families affected by war is complex, and difficulties arise jurisdictionally, in enforcement, and in how to reliably fund recovery projects. This Note analyzes the ongoing War in Ukraine and the atrocities that have been committed against Ukrainian families, focusing primarily on the child victims of cultural genocide, and proposes a system of funding for the rehabilitation of Ukraine's children and the preservation of their familial and cultural identity.
EGCop: An Expert‐Curated Occurrence Dataset of European Groundwater‐Dwelling Copepods (Crustacea: Copepoda)
Authors: Cerasoli Francesco , Fiasca Barbara , Di Cicco Mattia , Galmarini Emma , Vaccarelli Ilaria , Mammola Stefano , Malard Florian , Stoch Fabio , Galassi Diana M. P. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTMotivationSubterranean biodiversity is increasingly threatened by multiple intertwined anthropogenic impacts, including habitat loss, pollution, overexploitation of resources, biological invasions and climate change. Worryingly, subterranean biodiversity is still poorly represented in conservation agendas, also due to persisting gaps in our knowledge of the organisms thriving in the often‐secluded and difficult‐to‐access subterranean ecosystems. This is even more apparent for small‐sized (body size < 1 mm) groundwater‐dwelling metazoans, among which copepods (Crustacea: Copepoda) represent the dominant group in terms of both species richness and biomass.We present a dataset including 6986 occurrence records of 588 species/subspecies of European obligate groundwater‐dwelling copepods. We curated all records to make their taxonomy consistent with the current systematics of Copepoda, while assessing uncertainty in the geographic coordinates by coupling in‐depth web and literature searches with GIS analyses. We suggest the data provided can be used to explore a range of eco‐evolutionary questions—from the drivers of the distribution of groundwater fauna to the assembly of groundwater communities—as well as to prompt the conservation of groundwater biodiversity and more.Main Types of Variables ContainedOccurrence records of groundwater‐dwelling copepods, with details about specimen taxonomy, source of the record, occurrence locality and habitat type.Spatial Location and GrainGeographical Europe (including western Russian Federation), along with Turkey and Georgia. Occurrence records were assigned projected geographic coordinates (EPSG:3035) at 100 m resolution but with varying spatial uncertainty.Time Period and Grain1907–2017.Major Taxa and Level of MeasurementCrustacea: Copepoda. Most records have species‐level identification, while some of them are identified at the subspecies level.Software FormatComma‐separated values file (.csv) and Excel file (.xlsx), with UTF‐8 encoding and meta‐data provided following the Darwin Core standard.
Rising Atmospheric CO2 Alleviates Drought Impact on Autumn Leaf Senescence Over Northern Mid‐High Latitudes
Authors: Li Peng , Sun Mai , Xiao Jingfeng , Luo Yunpeng , Zhang Yao , Li Xing , Zhou Xiaolu , Peng Changhui 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTAimDrought reduces plant growth and hastens the process of leaf senescence in autumn. Concurrently, increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations likely amplifies photosynthetic activity while increasing plant water‐use efficiency. However, how drought affects the date of leaf senescence (DLS) and whether elevated CO2 can alleviate this remain unknown. Here, we explore the effect of drought on DLS under recent climate change and explore the underlying mechanisms.LocationNorthern mid‐high latitudes.Time Period2000–2019.Major Taxa StudiedPlants.MethodsWe conducted comprehensive analyses based on satellite remote sensing, eddy covariance flux observations, in situ phenology observations and land‐surface models. Linear regression analysis and a ten‐year moving window were adapted to investigate the spatiotemporal patterns in DLS sensitivity to drought (Sdd). The partial least squares regression method was used to attribute the main factors for the variation in Sdd, and land‐surface models in different scenarios were used to verify the robustness of the results.ResultsOur study presented divergent spatial patterns of Sdd, where the highest Sdd was concentrated in dry and warm regions. Temporally, multiple datasets consistently illustrate a significant decrease in the Sdd during recent decades (p < 0.05). We also observed a nonlinear relationship between the trend of Sdd and aridity gradient, which presented a slightly positive Sdd trend in dry regions but a negative trend in wet regions. We found these observed changes were primarily attributed to elevated CO2, alleviating the drought stress on DLS in nearly 40% of the study area.Main ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate the complex role that atmospheric CO2 plays in regulating plant leaf senescence during drought stress, highlighting the need to incorporate the effects of elevated CO2 on vegetation autumn phenology into land‐surface models for projecting vegetation growth and carbon uptake under continued global change.
Gendering “The Hidden Injuries of Class”: In‐Work Poverty, Precarity, and Working Women Using Food Banks in Britain
Authors: Spellman Cat , McBride Jo 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThis paper presents the lived experience of white working‐class women in the UK experiencing in‐work poverty and dependent on food banks to survive. Although the precarious labor market emerges as a significant driver in the women's need for food charity, in‐depth investigations into the lives that precarity produces and reinforces remain scarce. Contributing to this gap, our paper uses an ethnographic qualitative approach drawing on feminist research methods to identify women's experiences of in‐work poverty and being in precarious work. Across 2 food banks, 10 women and 6 volunteers were interviewed, complemented by 24 months of comprehensive field notes where the lead author was a regular volunteer with the charities. The paper revisits “The Hidden Injuries of Class” from Sennett and Cobb's (1972) classic study to use as a theoretical lens to draw out the internalized impacts that the participants experienced. We complement the theoretical framing with an intersectional sensitivity, finding that both gender and class were prevailing identities that influenced the women's lived experiences of the explored themes. The combination of these frameworks helped us to discover how the women face a complex internalized struggle in accessing food banks whilst being employed, heavily characterized by classed and gendered constraints associated with precarious work and other external structural disadvantages. The women experienced guilt, shame, the suppression of emotion, and a struggle for self‐validation. Interactions at the food bank were additionally found to be intersubjectively negotiated between the women and the present volunteers. The intersection of both classed and gendered identities exposes these women to ever greater inequalities both within and beyond the workplace.
Associations between parent and adolescent weight outcomes within two parent approaches to family‐based adolescent obesity treatment: Secondary analyses from the TEENS+ pilot trial
Authors: Tatum Kristina L. , Garr Katlyn , Adams Elizabeth L. , Caccavale Laura J. , Wickham Edmond P. , LaRose Jessica Gokee , Mazzeo Suzanne E. , Raynor Hollie A. , Bean Melanie K. 
Published: January 2025

SummaryObjectiveTo examine associations between parent and adolescent weight change within two parent approaches to adolescent obesity treatment.MethodsAdolescent (Mage = 13.7 ± 1.2 years; MBMI = 34.9 ± 7.0 kg/m2) and parent (MBMI = 36.4 ± 7.3 kg/m2) dyads (N = 82) were randomized to TEENS+Parents as Coaches (PAC) or TEENS+parent weight loss (PWL). Anthropometrics were assessed at baseline (0‐month), 4 months (post) and 7 months (after 3‐month maintenance period). Regression analyses examined associations between parent and adolescent ΔBMI0‐4m and ΔBMI4‐7m, with parent group as a moderator.ResultsPost‐treatment, parent and adolescent ∆BMI0‐4m were positively related (β = 0.68, p < 0.001), with no group interaction. Parent and adolescent ΔBMI4‐7m were related (β = 0.48, p = 0.012) during maintenance, moderated by parent group (β = −0.49, p = 0.010): positive relationships persisted in PAC (β = 0.39, p = 0.011), but not PWL (β = −0.19, p = 0.211).DiscussionParent and adolescent weight changes were positively related during treatment in both parent groups. During maintenance, weight change associations persisted only in PAC. These patterns prompt further exploration of parent factors driving weight change relationships.
Effect of He ions irradiation on the leaching behavior of borosilicate glasses
Authors: Sun Yuqian , Chen Xiaofen , Chen Ning , Zhang Buyun , Jin Zhaoxuan , Liang Yuzhu , Pan Yuhe , Bai Kai , Wang Tieshan , Peng Haibo 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBorosilicate glass has been employed for immobilization of high‐level radioactive waste (HLW). During long‐term geological disposal, the irradiation damage from radionuclides and the potential risk of groundwater corrosion may compromise the integrity of HLW containment. In this work, Na‐borosilicate and Zr‐Na borosilicate glasses were irradiated with 2 MeV He ions. The leaching behaviors of both glass types were investigated using the MCC‐1 method at 90°C. Different techniques, including Raman spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy, and Time‐of‐Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, were employed to analyze the leached samples and the leachate. The results indicated that He ion radiation could accelerate the leaching process of borosilicate glasses. The leaching rate of He irradiated borosilicate glass was between that of the pristine and Xe irradiated borosilicate glasses. This finding enhances our understanding of the discrepancies in leaching behavior associated with alpha particles and recoil nuclides during alpha decay.
Clinical Profile and Management of Wolf‐Parkinson White Syndrome and Asymptomatic Pre‐Excitation Carriers in Africa: A Multicenter Pan African Registry From 17 Countries
Authors: Allam Lamyaa , Bekouti Jean Timnou , Gabra Mohamed Diaa , Shogade Tolulope Taiwo , El‐Hariri Hazem Mohamed , Seddik Ait Messaoudene Mohamed , Kahled Bouasria , Vezi Brian , Jabeur Mariem , Soulemane Pessinaba , Sonou Arnaud , Alison Michael Rory , Houchinne Lemoné , Adjougoulta Koboy Allah‐Amine , Roberto José , Stephane Kouame Koffi , Diakité Adama , Stéphane Ikama Méo , Jeewoth Avinash , Gandye Yona , Bonny Aimé 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackground and AimData are scarce regarding Wolf‐Parkinson White Syndrome (WPW) syndrome and asymptomatic pre‐excitation in Africa. This study tried to understand the current approaches utilized in Africa for the diagnosis and management of both symptomatic and asymptomatic ventricular pre‐excitation.MethodsThe current prospective study was conducted in 20 centers located in 17 countries spanning all areas of Africa. Participants included had ventricular pre‐excitation patterns. The data collected included symptoms, locations of accessory pathways (AP) and tachyarrhythmia, risk stratification, as well as acute and long‐term management. In addition, we assessed the clinical effectiveness of the centers and the impact of socioeconomic and health metrics on these treatment approaches.ResultsAmong 541 participants, 93% were diagnosed with WPW syndrome, with orthodromic atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT) being the most prevalent arrhythmia, affecting 55% of the cases. Approximately 30% of patients in Africa, except for the southern region, received intravenous amiodarone as the first‐choice drug for orthodromic AVRT while adenosine was the drug of choice in the Southern region. Electrical cardioversion was the first‐line treatment for pre‐excited atrial fibrillation and antidromic AVRT across all of Africa. Radiofrequency ablation (RF) was the first long‐term therapy option for 88% of patients in all African regions, unlike western and central Africa where it was implemented for less than 30% of patients (p < 0.001). The rates of RF success, long‐term recurrence, and complications were 93%, 4.1%, and 3.8%, respectively.ConclusionThere are significant variations between African regions in terms of diagnostic workup, accessory pathway localizations, and volume of invasive treatment. Countries in Northern and Southern Africa are more advanced than other African countries in terms of modern management strategy. Additional government investments are necessary to enhance diagnostic likelihood and curative treatments as well as to reduce the gap between different regions in Africa.
Physiological Pacing: Historical Review With an Eye to the Future
Authors: Sutton Richard , Prakash Atul 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThis review provides a history of physiological pacing from inception to current practice and into the future. This review stems from personal experience and is not formally systematic. Physiological cardiac pacing is covered from 1960s to date. Concepts, and major milestones with their practical applications are reviewed including possible applications in the future. Huge strides have been made in the last 50 years, but consequences of developments have not always been well considered resulting in important adverse effects. The future requires deep electrophysiological thinking to achieve further benefits for our patients.