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Discovery of an Adaptive Neuroimmune Response Driving Itch and Fast Tick Removal with Implications for Preventing Pathogen Transmission

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Doehl et al. discovered an adaptive neuroimmune mechanism that induces itch in tick‐exposed guinea pigs, enabling rapid tick removal. This itch‐induced tick removal (IITR) is mediated by an adaptive cellular immune response and is independent of IgG, IgE, or TRPV1.
Johannes S. P. Doehl, Tiago D. Serafim, Serena Doh, Charles S. Grugan, Eva Iniguez, Luana Rogerio, Ronja Frigard, Ranadhir Dey, Pedro Cecilio, Xinglong Gu, Pang‐Yen Tseng, Aline da Silva Moreira, Mahnaz Minai, James Oristian, Hans Ackerman, Steven Brooks, Caroline Percopo, Siu‐Ping Ng, Derron A. Alves, Lucas Tirloni, Jennifer M. Anderson, Adriana Marques, Fabiano Oliveira, Shaden Kamhawi, Daniel E. Sonenshine, José M. C. Ribeiro, Mark Hoon, Jesus G. Valenzuela   +27 more
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The Relationship Between OT Practitioner Productivity Requirements and Quality Care Measures in Nursing Homes [PDF]

, 2022
Andrea Cote, Jennifer Duffy, Julie L. Watson, Rae Ann Smith   +3 more
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Artificial Intelligence‐Driven Soft Bioelectronics for Self‐Powered Respiration Monitoring

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Artificial intelligence‐driven soft bioelectronics for self powered respiration monitoring based on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs), and magnetoelastic generators (MEGs) enable continuous and multi‐scenario respiratory biomechanical data collection. Coupled with machine learning and big data driven diagnostics,
Xinkai Xu, Xiao Xiao, Rui Guo, Jun Chen
wiley   +1 more source

Asymptomatic bacteriuria, antibiotic use, and suspected urinary tract infections in four nursing homes

BMC Geriatrics, 2012
BackgroundUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most commonly treated infection among nursing home residents. Even in the absence of specific (e.g., dysuria) or non-specific (e.g., fever) signs or symptoms, residents frequently receive an antibiotic ...
C. Phillips, Omolola E. Adepoju, N. Stone, D. K. Moudouni, Obioma Nwaiwu, Hongwei Zhao, Elizabeth Frentzel, D. Mehr, S. Garfinkel   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Patient safety measurement tools used in nursing homes: a systematic literature review

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background An increase in the number of older adults has highlighted the important issue of the safety of residents in nursing homes. This review aimed to review previous studies on patient safety of older adults living in nursing homes, analyze the ...
Kyoung-A Kim, Jungeun Lee, Dahee Kim, Deulle Min   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

GREEN: Cool & Care—Research and Development of Greening Measures in Nursing Homes in Austria. Technical and Social Interconnections [PDF]

, 2021
Katharina Halbmayer, Jutta Hollands, Sara Alasu, Azra Korjenić, Barbara Pichler, Elisabeth Reitinger, Eva Zojer, Bente Knoll, Agnes Renkin, Ralf Dopheide   +9 more
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Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn, Ariana P. Torres, Sue Barton, Bridget K. Behe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

COVID-19 case findings and contact tracing in South German nursing homes

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background The air borne SARS-CoV-2 poses a high threat to the elderly and people with underlying diseases. COVID-19 spread quickly in South German nursing homes and for this reason called for preventive measures by the German government. The aim of this
Linda Eichner, Christiane Schlegel, Gottfried Roller, Hannes Fischer, Rieke Gerdes, Felix Sauerbrey, Sarah Schönleber, Franziska Weinhart, Martin Eichner   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Era of Robotics: Evolution, Eclipse, or Equilibrium?

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Minimally invasive colorectal surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. Laparoscopy, once viewed with skepticism, is now firmly established as a standard approach, supported by robust randomized trials demonstrating oncologic safety and improved recovery compared to open surgery.
Amanjeet Singh, Archit Gupta, Azhar Perwaiz, Adarsh Chaudhary   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutrition management programme for older adults in Ningxia nursing homes, China: evidence-based practice and the Delphi method

Public Health Nutrition
Objectives: To construct an evidence-based practice programme for the nutrition management of older adults in nursing homes. The programme will provide a basis for improving or solving the nutrition management problems of older adults in nursing homes.
Haiyan Liu, Li Chen, Yanhua Ning, Yahong Guo, Weijuan Kong, Xiongxiong Lv, Meiman Li, Ting Jiang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source