Major sea level fall during the Pliocene M2 glaciation.

The extent of ice growth during the Pliocene M2 glaciation (~3.3 Ma) has been called into question, with benthic foraminiferal oxygen isotope records interpreted primarily as a cooling signal. Here we improve the benthic foraminiferal Mg/Ca paleothermometer, allowing bottom water temperature reconstructions with a precision of ±0.

A Survey Study on the Roles, Responsibilities and Workforce Characteristics of Radiation Oncology Nurses in Australia.

Introduction: Radiation Oncology Nurses (RONs) are key members of the radiation oncology team; however, the role of the RON is not always clear. The aims of this study were to provide an overview of the RON workforce in Australia, to describe the roles and responsibilities of RONs, and to identify challenges and job satisfaction of RONs.

Methods: This was a two-part multi-methods survey study.

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to Examine the Impact of a Therapy Dog Intervention on Depression, Mood, and Anxiety in Hospitalized Older Adults.

: Aging adults are at an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and poor mood. Research indicates that interacting with companion animals may benefit vulnerable older adults' mental health. : This study randomly assigned 44 medical inpatients (59+ years) to one of three 20 min daily conditions over 3 days: interactions with a dog and handler (AAI: animal-assisted intervention), handler-only control (CC: conversational control), or usual care (UC).

Fixation Techniques Across Endoscopic Brow Lifts: A Scoping Review.

Since its inception, the endoscopic brow lift has gained popularity as a minimally invasive solution for treating brow ptosis. Various fixation techniques have been developed, including cortical tunnel bone fixations, reabsorbable devices like Endotine, adhesives, and simple sutures. Despite these methods, there is paucity in the literature evaluating patient satisfaction and outcomes between techniques.

Resilience measurement for environmental shocks and stressors: scale development and psychometric assessment for coastal urban informal settlements in Fiji and Indonesia.

Background: Climate change and weather-related hazards, such as droughts and floods, pose substantial threats to the human health and well-being, especially for those in low-income households and informal settlements. Resilience, defined as the ability to cope, adapt, and recover, is critical for communities to manage these evolving threats. While there has been increased interest in ensuring that global public health and development programs contribute to resilience, the lack of valid and user-friendly resilience measurement tools limits the evidence base on the effectiveness of interventions to build resilience.