Notes on the social behaviour of Gobius cobitis (Pisces, Gobiidae)

The agonistic and reproductive behaviour of Gobius cobitis (Pisces: Gobiidae)are described based on observations of fishes kept in captivity. It is argued that some features of agonistic and reproductive behaviour of this species share many functional similarities with thoes of other taxa of benthic fish, while others seem to be convergent traits typical of fishes with male parental care. The behaviour of the larvae is also describe

Embryonic and larval development of the giant goby Gobius cobitis (Pisces: Gobiidae)

Data are presented on the embryonic and larval development of Gobius cobitis (Pisces: Gobiidae). Embryonic development lasts from 15 days at 15°C to 17 days at 18°C. Larval development takes 37–44 days. Larvae begin to settle on the bottom at 1·3–1·4 cm total length. After five and a half months juveniles are about 5·5 cm total length

Key4OI Recommendations for Lung Function Guidance in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Based on an Internationally Performed Comprehensive ICHOM Procedure

INTRODUCTION: Pulmonary involvement in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) can be severe but may be overlooked in milder cases. The Care4BrittleBones Foundation initiated this project to develop a set of global outcome measures focusing on respiratory-related issues in patients with OI. The objective was to reach an international consensus for a standardized set of outcomes and associated measuring instruments for the pulmonary care of individuals with OI. Based on the initial tests and questionnaires, we suggest parameters for when pulmonologists should seek guidance from the growing literature on OI pulmonary care and/or recognized experts in the field. International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) METHODS: The project team consisted of a multidisciplinary mix of 12 people from 6 countries, including an OI patient representative and facilitated by the Care4BrittleBones Foundation director. The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) process was followed, which includes the Delphi method, used to collect the opinions of the expert team. Patient input was present in each meeting due to the inclusion of a patient representative. In addition, online focus groups were held. They consed of adults with OI from different countries and they determined which questions matter the most to the OI community worldwide. RESULTS: After 3 Delphi rounds, the expert team reached a consensus on the final set of measuring instruments, which included pulmonary function testing and patient self-reporting of symptoms related to breathing and sleep. Two questionnaires were decided upon: St. George\u27s Respiratory Questionnaire (shortened version) and four questions regarding sleep. Patients should be screened for a history of pneumonia. Advanced testing for select patients by a pulmonologist would include further pulmonary function tests and a chest x-ray. CONCLUSIONS: A standardized set of outcome measures related to pulmonary care of individuals with OI was determined based on what is important to both experts and patients. This included patient-reported outcome measures and basic pulmonary function testing. Using these outcome measures, it can be determined which patients are at high risk for pulmonary complications

Does a left common pulmonary trunk anatomy represent a real limitation for atrial fibrillation cryoablation success?

© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2023Cryoballoon ablation (CBA) has been increasingly used for atrial fbrillation (AF) ablation. The presence of pulmonary vein (PV) anatomical variants, particularly left common pulmonary trunk (LCPT), may limit the cryoballoon adaptability and performance. To evaluate the impact of the presence of LCPT in CBA, we compared the success, safety, and procedure characteristics in consecutive patients referred for a frst-ever PVI attempt, irrespective of AF type and PV anatomy.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Characterisation of microbial attack on archaeological bone

As part of an EU funded project to investigate the factors influencing bone preservation in the archaeological record, more than 250 bones from 41 archaeological sites in five countries spanning four climatic regions were studied for diagenetic alteration. Sites were selected to cover a range of environmental conditions and archaeological contexts. Microscopic and physical (mercury intrusion porosimetry) analyses of these bones revealed that the majority (68%) had suffered microbial attack. Furthermore, significant differences were found between animal and human bone in both the state of preservation and the type of microbial attack present. These differences in preservation might result from differences in early taphonomy of the bones. © 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved