The epidemiology of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is poorly described.

To estimate the prevalence of EMS in native UK ponies and cobs in England and Wales and identify associated risk factors.

Cross-sectional study.

Breeders registered with UK native pony breed societies and registered riding schools and livery yards…[Read more]

Prearthritic hip disease is challenging to define, diagnose, and treat. The mechanically abnormal hip, which has not yet suffered irreversible damage but will do so if its abnormal mechanics are not corrected, can be considered to be in a prearthritic stage. A conundrum regarding the treatment of many patients with a variety of hip diseases…[Read more]

Thirty-seven (55%) patients proceeded onto surgical resection. postPVS was associated with both PFS (P=0.013) and OS (P=0.0002). ΔPVS predicted for PFS (P=0.002) and OS (P=0.0003). When thresholds of response were considered, agreement was 80.6% (K=0.78) and 74.6% (K=0.69) for postPVS and ΔPVS respectively.

Qualitative assessment of o…[Read more]

Nairoviruses are arthropod-borne viruses with a nearly global geographical distribution. Several are known causative agents of human disease, including Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), which has a case fatality rate that can exceed 30%. Nairoviruses encode an ovarian tumour domain protease (OTU) that can suppress the innate immune…[Read more]

Nurses in the intensive care unit have a high incidence of occupational burnout, which has a serious adverse impact on their physical and mental health. It is imperative, therefore, to explore interventions, especially those that may enhance individual coping resources. Mindfulness has been proven to be one such effective resource. The purpose of…[Read more]