Arsenic in Irish marine macroalgae- implications for industry

Marine Institute: http://www.marine.ie/Home/AsMARA AsMARA project: [email protected] National University of Ireland Galway: [email protected] Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: www.agriculture.gov.ieThere is a long tradition of using seaweeds from Irish waters as food, fertiliser and animal feed. Both nationally and globally, there is a renewed interest in using this resource for a host of products in the food, feed, agricultural, cosmetics and biotechnology sectors. According to SeaChange1 the estimated worth for the Irish seaweed sector is predicted to increase significantly by 2020. One barrier to developing seaweed-based industries relates to reported high levels of arsenic for many types of seaweed including some species of interest to Irish companies.Funder: This project is funded under the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Competitive research programmes. Reference number 14 SF 860

International Blue Whiting Spawning Stock Survey Spring 2006

Use the URI link below to search the Marine Institute Data Discovery Catalogue for datasets relevant to this report.In spring 2006, five research vessels representing the Faroe Islands, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Russia surveyed the spawning grounds of blue whiting west of the British Isles. International co-operation allows for wider and more synoptic coverage of the stock and more rational utilisation of resources than uncoordinated national surveys. The survey was the second coordinated international blue whiting spawning stock survey since mid-1990s. The primary purpose of the survey was to obtain estimates of blue whiting stock abundance in the main spawning grounds using acoustic methods as well as to collect hydrographic information. Results of all the surveys are also presented in national reports (Atlantniro: Shnar et al. 2006; Celtic Explorer: Mullins et al. 2006; G. O. Sars: Heino et al. 2006; M. Heinason: Jacobsen et al. 2006; Tridens: Ybema et al. 2006). This report is based on a workshop held after the international survey in Tórshavn, 20–21/4/2006, where the data were analysed and the report written. Parts of the document were worked out through correspondence during and after the workshop

International Blue Whiting Spawning Stock Survey Spring 2007

Use the URI link below to search the Marine Institute Data Discovery Catalogue for datasets relevant to this report.In spring 2007, five research vessels representing the Faroe Islands, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Russia surveyed the spawning grounds of blue whiting west of the British Isles. International co-operation allows for wider and more synoptic coverage of the stock and more rational utilisation of resources than uncoordinated national surveys. The survey was the fourth coordinated international blue whiting spawning stock survey since mid-1990s. The primary purpose of the survey was to obtain estimates of blue whiting stock abundance in the main spawning grounds using acoustic methods as well as to collect hydrographic information. Results of all the surveys are also presented in national reports (Celtic Explorer: O’Donnell et al. 2007; Eros: Godø et al. 2007; M. Heinason: Jacobsen et al. 2007; Tridens: Ybema 2007). This report is based on a workshop held after the international survey in IJmuiden, 18-19/4/2007 where the data were analysed and the report written. Parts of the document were worked out through correspondence during the workshop and during a protracted period after the workshop

Outcomes from elective colorectal cancer surgery during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

This study aimed to describe the change in surgical practice and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on mortality after surgical resection of colorectal cancer during the initial phases of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Mortality and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international cohort study

Background: The impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on postoperative recovery needs to be understood to inform clinical decision making during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study reports 30-day mortality and pulmonary complication rates in patients with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: This international, multicentre, cohort study at 235 hospitals in 24 countries included all patients undergoing surgery who had SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed within 7 days before or 30 days after surgery. The primary outcome measure was 30-day postoperative mortality and was assessed in all enrolled patients. The main secondary outcome measure was pulmonary complications, defined as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or unexpected postoperative ventilation. Findings: This analysis includes 1128 patients who had surgery between Jan 1 and March 31, 2020, of whom 835 (74·0%) had emergency surgery and 280 (24·8%) had elective surgery. SARS-CoV-2 infection was confirmed preoperatively in 294 (26·1%) patients. 30-day mortality was 23·8% (268 of 1128). Pulmonary complications occurred in 577 (51·2%) of 1128 patients; 30-day mortality in these patients was 38·0% (219 of 577), accounting for 81·7% (219 of 268) of all deaths. In adjusted analyses, 30-day mortality was associated with male sex (odds ratio 1·75 [95% CI 1·28–2·40], p\textless0·0001), age 70 years or older versus younger than 70 years (2·30 [1·65–3·22], p\textless0·0001), American Society of Anesthesiologists grades 3–5 versus grades 1–2 (2·35 [1·57–3·53], p\textless0·0001), malignant versus benign or obstetric diagnosis (1·55 [1·01–2·39], p=0·046), emergency versus elective surgery (1·67 [1·06–2·63], p=0·026), and major versus minor surgery (1·52 [1·01–2·31], p=0·047). Interpretation: Postoperative pulmonary complications occur in half of patients with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection and are associated with high mortality. Thresholds for surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic should be higher than during normal practice, particularly in men aged 70 years and older. Consideration should be given for postponing non-urgent procedures and promoting non-operative treatment to delay or avoid the need for surgery. Funding: National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, Bowel and Cancer Research, Bowel Disease Research Foundation, Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, British Association of Surgical Oncology, British Gynaecological Cancer Society, European Society of Coloproctology, NIHR Academy, Sarcoma UK, Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland, and Yorkshire Cancer Research

On growth and saving

Includes bibliographical referencesAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:9349. 8137(no 68) / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreSIGLEGBUnited Kingdo

The impact of means tested assistance in southern Europe

Includes bibliographical referencesAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:9349. 8137(no 65) / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreSIGLEGBUnited Kingdo

Compilation of Habitat-Based Catchment Information and Historical Eel Data in Support of Eel Management Plans ‘EEL-PLAN’ – Final Summary Report

The overall aim of the project was to establish an information management framework for the development of River Basin Eel Management Plans (EMP). This involved the collation of base information to assist the publication of the initial National Plan (DCENR 2008) and, importantly, the establishment of a GIS and database system for continued information collation, analysis, management and planning. This report is the summary report of this project.This project (Grant-Aid Agreement No. DK/ME/07/006) was carried out under the Sea Change strategy with the support of the Marine Institute and the Marine Research Sub- Programme of the National Development Plan 2007–2013.Funder: Marine Institut