Vertical Distribution and Composition of Plastics in Coastal Areas of the Gulf of Cádiz: Insights into Transport Dynamics.

Plastic distribution in the surface water of the marine environment has been well-documented over the years. However, vertical distribution of plastic within the water column remains poorly understood due to a lack of in situ data. This study investigates the vertical distribution of plastic particles in coastal areas of the Gulf of Cádiz, examining the surface (0-0.

[Impact of increased meeting frequency of the antimicrobial stewardship program team on indicators of the hospital use of antimicrobial agents based on consumption].

Objectives: To analyze how the increased frequency of meetings held by the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (PROA) groupduring which non-mandatory, supportive prescription audits were conductedimpacted antimicrobial use, using hospital antimicrobial consumption-based indicators. To compare these results with those of other centers of similar complexity.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cohort study comparing antimicrobial use through hospital antimicrobial consumption-based indicators in 2023 (the first year the PROA team met twice per week) with 2022 (the last year the PROA team met once per week).

The Clinical Evaluation of Serum WS Biotin, a Novel Encapsulated Form of D-Biotin With Improved Water Solubility, for Anti-Hair Shedding Applications. A Prospective Single-Arm, Nonrandomized, Pretest-Posttest Study.

Background And Aims: Hair shedding is an aesthetic concern increasingly being addressed by the cosmetic industry. Biotin has long been used as an oral supplement to promote hair growth and strength, without solid evidence supporting this practice. Recently, we have shown that encapsulated biotin has promising bioactivity in hair growth-related parameters in vitro.

[Impact of increasing the frequency of meetings in which the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme team conducted prospective audit and feedback on antimicrobial consumption].

Objective: To evaluate how antimicrobial consumption was influenced by increasing the frequency of meetings in which the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) team conducted prospective audit and feedback (PAF).

Materials And Methods: Retrospective cohort study comparing consumption in DDD per 1000 beds-day and DDD per 1000 admissions across groups of anti-infectives, antibacterial groups, agents against methicillin-susceptible (anti-MSSA agents)/agents against methicillin-resistant (anti-MRSA agents), antibiotics targeting sensitive Gram-negative bacteria/antibiotics targeting resistant Gram-negative bacteria and antimicrobial agents, during two comparative periods of ASP activity (2 weekly meetings in 2023 versus 1 weekly meeting in 2022).

Results: Comparing 2023 to 2022: antibacterials for systemic use consumption increased in DDD per 1000 beds-day (+0.

What works for anemia reduction among women of reproductive age? Synthesized findings from the exemplars in anemia project.

Background: Few countries have succeeded to decrease the prevalence of anemia in women of reproductive age (WRA), and where improvements have been observed, contributing factors are not well understood.

Objectives: To synthesize cross-cutting findings from specific exemplar studies in Uganda, Senegal, the Philippines, and Pakistan by reviewing anemia trends, policies, and programs, comparing drivers of change, and proposing strategies to achieve further reductions in WRA anemia.

Methods: A mixed-methods approach was used for exemplar case studies: 1) descriptive analyses of Demographic and Health Surveys and national survey data; 2) review of relevant policies/programs; 3) stakeholder in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with WRA and community members; and 4) Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition to identify determinants of hemoglobin change over time.