Acute changes in glucose concentration have a limited impact on neuronal transmission unless concentrations drop below 2mM. However, there seems to be little impairment of synaptic plasticity even at very low concentrations of glucose.

When rabbits were maintained on a diet supplemented with aluminium, a 35% decrease in brain cytochrome c oxidase activity (COX) was observed. Isolation of number of the enzyme’s low molecular weight subunits was absent.

In pregnant patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, continuing metformin until 8-12 weeks gestation seems to be effective in preventing miscarriage without proven teratogenic effects.

An assessment of the health and socio-economic outcomes of a community hit by a hurricane revealed social fragmentation and disrupted the economic support of that community. Efforts have addressed immediate and basic needs; however, economic recovery remains unresolved.

Prospective analysis of 3185 anaesthetic procedures revealed a complication rate of 201 per 1000 intraoperatively and 93 per 1000 during recovery. Cardiovascular complications were most frequent intra-operatively, whilst hyperglycaemia, nausea and vomiting were most common during recovery. Risk factors included ASA status, age, co-morbid conditions, prolonged anaesthesia, high surgical risk and intubation.

In this study, we sought to determine whether dissatisfaction with one’s body was associated with unhealthy behaviour among university students. The findings suggest that body dissatisfaction was associated with increased risk of depression, lower self-esteem and weight-related behaviour.