B- and T-cell lymphocytes and other immune cell infiltration in the duodenal and rectal mucosa of severe asthmatic horses
The objectives of this study were to quantify lymphocytes and eosinophils in the mucosa of the duodenum and rectum in asthmatic horses.ANIMALS: 8 healthy and 10 asthmatic horses.PROCEDURES: Asthmatic horses were evaluated in a symptomatic (after 6 weeks of exposure to moldy hay) and asymptomatic status (3 and 7 months after being fed alfalfa pellets [n = 4] or treated with inhaled fluticasone [6]). Duodenal and rectal biopsies were endoscopically (n = 4 to 6) taken in each horse. Eosinophils were counted on slides stained with hematoxylin, eosin, phloxine, and saffron, and immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate T and B ...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - August 2, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C éline Loubière Peggy Moreau Rullier Marine Pierre H élie Daniel Jean Source Type: research
Combining host and rumen metagenome profiling for selection in sheep: prediction of methane, feed efficiency, production, and health traits
CONCLUSIONS: This paper shows the potential of using RE-RRS as a low-cost, high-throughput approach for generating metagenome profiles on thousands of animals for improved prediction of economically and environmentally important traits. A reference-free approach using a microbial relationship matrix from log10 proportions of each tag normalized within cohort (i.e., the group of animals sampled at the same time) is recommended for future predictions using RE-RRS metagenome profiles.PMID:37491204 | DOI:10.1186/s12711-023-00822-1 (Source: Genet Sel Evol)
Source: Genet Sel Evol - July 25, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Melanie K Hess Larissa Zetouni Andrew S Hess Juliana Budel Ken G Dodds Hannah M Henry Rudiger Brauning Alan F McCulloch Sharon M Hickey Patricia L Johnson Sara Elmes Janine Wing Brooke Bryson Kevin Knowler Dianne Hyndman Hayley Baird Kathryn M McRae Arjan Source Type: research
The general practitioner model in Switzerland described using the example of the doctor network mediX Lucerne
Z Evid Fortbild Qual Gesundhwes. 2023 Jul 12:S1865-9217(23)00073-9. doi: 10.1016/j.zefq.2023.05.001. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe majority of the Swiss population is insured in a general practitioner model. mediX luzern is a network of primary care practices providing guidance and care for those insured with the general practitioner model on their patient path. The network is committed to constant quality optimization in its member practices. Interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration is promoted inside and outside the practice and the interfaces between outpatient and inpatient care are optimized. In joint...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualitat im Gesundheitswesen - July 14, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Christian Studer Source Type: research
Effects of different forage proportions in fermented total mixed ration on muscle fatty acid profile and rumen microbiota in lambs
ConclusionOverall, oat-based roughage in FTMR could promote a beneficial lipid pattern in the Longissimus lumborum muscles of lambs. These findings provide a potential insight into diet effects on fatty acid profile and the rumen microbiome of lambs, which may help make decisions regarding feeding. (Source: Frontiers in Microbiology)
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - July 13, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Rasch validation of a new scale to measure dependency in arm use in daily life: the Upper Limb Lucerne ICF-based Multidisciplinary Observation Scale
DiscussionThe new Rasch-based UL-LIMOS is a valid ICF-based observation performance scale at the ICF-activity level, to evaluate dependency during upper limb use in daily life in adults with stroke. Additional psychometric analyses are warranted. The UL-LIMOS would be a valuable addition to the core assessments of adults with (sub) acute stroke. (Source: Frontiers in Neurology)
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - July 10, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
Vowel and consonant quantity in two Swiss German dialects and their corresponding varieties of Standard German: effects of region, age, and tempo
This study aims to compare vowel and plosive closure durations as well as articulation rate (AR) between Alemannic and SSG in the varieties spoken in a rural area of the canton of Lucerne (LU) and an urban area of the canton of Zurich (ZH). In addition to the segment durations, an additional measure of vowel-to-vowel + consonant duration (V/(V + C)) ratios is calculated in order to account for possible compensation between vowel and closure durations. Stimuli consisted of words containing different vowel-consonant (VC) combinations. The main differences found are longer segment durations in Alemannic compared to SSG, three...
Source: Phonetica - July 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Franka Zebe Source Type: research
