Oncology Nursing Training: Innovating for Quality of Care in Mumbai, India

Given the complex issues related to the Indian health care systems, the need for excellent nursing training and quality of care, the objectives of the proposed internship are to explore the contribution of simulation training to provide optimal oncology nursing care at the Prince Aly Khan Hospital (PAKH), Mumbai. The research activities will include : […]

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Living More with SMART Technology: Exploring the feasibility, usability, sustainability and scalability of SMART solutions to support increased quality of life in Continuing Care.

Older adults value autonomy and independence as key features of healthy aging. SMART technology has enormous potential to foster healthy aging and independence by combining elements of gerontology and rehabilitation with technology to create solutions for disability related to impairment and/or aging. The goal of Living More with SMART Technology (LivMoreSMARTech) is to support technology […]

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Evaluating dining improvements in Schlegel Villages

This project is focused on evaluating dining improvements being implemented by the partner organization, Schlegel Villages (SV). The first study involves one SV where the CHOICE+ Program is currently being piloted. CHOICE+ is a team-based approach to making physical and psychosocial improvement. The team is guided by Champions to make these changes over time; changes […]

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Antibiotic prescribing attributable to paediatric respiratory viruses: a population-based study of Scottish children

Antibiotic resistance is a major public health issue and antibiotic prescribing patterns are increasingly being recognized as the main cause of resistance. Antibiotic stewardship activities have highlighted the role of over- and inappropriate use of antibiotics in driving antibiotic resistance. Prior research has shown consistent temporal patterns in antibiotic prescribing, such that prescribing rates tend […]

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Succès de recrutement de l’huître creuse du Pacifique, Crassostrea gigas, en lien avec les conditions trophiques, la qualité des larves et le délai de métamorphose.

D’importantes fluctuations spatio-temporelles du taux de recrutement naturel de l’huître creuse du Pacifique (Crassostrea gigas) sont observées dans la lagune de Thau en France, un site majeur de production d’huîtres, alors que la filière conchylicole méditerranéenne désire y développer sa propre activité de captage de naissain (juvénile). Nous suggérons que les variations spatiales de la […]

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Dutch Green Farms: A systematic review of dementia care in the Netherlands

This project will be an in-depth Systematic Review of the current literature surrounding the topic of Dutch Green Care Farms. Dutch Green Care farms are a new, innovative approach to Dementia Care primarily in the Netherlands, which work to address a person-centered approach while maintaining and improving the functional abilities of residents with dementia through […]

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Optimization of equine oocyte vitrification

Interest in the preservation of gametes (spermatozoa and eggs) by freezing has increased in the last years. In the stallion, freezing semen is a widespread technique that can assure preservation of valuable male genetics. In the mare, however, there is currently no efficient method for gamete preservation. The technique utilized is vitrification, and this has […]

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The effects of a step-wise exercise regime and dietary soluble fiber intake on behaviour and welfare, gut health, and metabolism in mid-distance training sled dogs

Regular exercise has also been associated with positive effects on the health and mood of dogs, although extreme exertion, such as that experienced by sporting dogs, can lead to activity-related injuries and a reduction in welfare. Sporting dogs commonly experience gastrointestinal upset, but trainers tend to not recognize the importance of dietary fiber to support […]

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Climate and land use change impacts on bumblebees

Bumblebee species are critical for pollination of crops and wild plant species but face critical threats from many sources. Some of these threats include climate change, habitat loss, and agricultural intensification. However, these threats may also interact to accelerate extinction risks among these species, eroding their contributions to vital ecosystem services and degrading the effectiveness […]

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Establishment of gut microbiota and impact on host immune function with early-probiotic supplementation in neonate calves

The neonatal and pre-weaned periods are the most challenging in dairy production, resulting in the highest mortality and morbidity rates, with diarrhea proving the most common cause of calf health problems. In order to treat and control this diarrhea, producers often rely on antibiotic therapy. An alternative is to provide living microorganisms (probiotics) that minimize […]

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Artificial selection of geneticially encoded TB drugs

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a causative agent of tuberculosis (TB) in humans. World Health Organization (WHO) conforms that, TB is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Mycobacterium cell wall is composed of a complex, formed by peptidoglycan, lipid mycolic acid, and polysaccharide arabinogalactan. Arabinogalactan (AG) is a heteropolysaccharide that comprises of arabinose and galactose […]

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