A Model for Consumer Acceptance of Insect-Based Dog Foods among Adult UK Dog Owners.

The use of alternative proteins is becoming more common in pet feed, and insect-based dog foods (IBDFs) are becoming more widely available. However, little research has been conducted to date in respect of the drivers for consumers' acceptance of IBDF. This study aimed to investigate the acceptance of IBDF among adult UK dog owners and the factors influencing the decision to try and buy such products. A theoretical model was developed following a review of the existing literature. An online survey of 280 participants was carried out and the results were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) to test the theoretical model. The following constructs all had a significant impact on attitudes towards IBDF and/or intentions to try and buy IBDF: food preferences for animal welfare, health and environment; attitudes towards uses of animals; beliefs about insect sentience; disgust; perceptions of benefits and risks; and social norms. Social norms had the strongest influence of any single construct. Consumer acceptance of IBDF is multi-faceted including social, cultural and ethical components, and it is likely that the better availability of information and opportunities for consumers to familiarise themselves with IBDF would help to drive consumer acceptance. In order to allow dog owners to make informed decisions in line with their ethical preferences, further research is needed to establish the overall health and welfare implications of IBDF on the animals involved in production, as well as the companion animals, who are the ultimate consumers.

Importance of Health Claims in the Adoption of New Breakfast Cereal Products in the UK.

Regular breakfast consumption has the potential to prevent the prevalence of NCDs and to improve the nutritional profile of diets. Given consumers' interest in improving their diets, food suppliers are interested in introducing new cereal products making different health claims to capture consumers' attention. The purpose of this study is threefold: first, it aims to understand whether UK food suppliers are working to increase the availability of breakfast cereals with healthy and nutritious attributes; second, it explores which companies are leading the launch of these products; and third, it assesses to what extent health and nutrition claims made by breakfast cereals have an impact on their market success. The study employs an assembled database combining data from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) and Kantar Worldpanel Dataset (KWDS) for the UK. A hazard-based duration model was used to analyse the success of the new products launched in the UK market in 2011 following them up to 2015. Our results reveal that UK suppliers broadened the number of breakfast cereals on offer in the period 2000 to 2018, with a particular focus on multigrain cereals, porridge and granola. Health and nutrition claims were added to 27% of these products. Although consumers welcome healthy alternatives such as muesli, the impact of positional claims on the success of newly developed breakfast cereals is claim-specific. No clear pattern regarding the impact of health and nutrition claims is identified. However, other elements such as celiac-friendly ingredients and UK origin do have a positive impact on the success of breakfast cereals.

Evaluación del traspaso de información (Hand Off) en equipos de enfermería de urgencias / Evaluation of the transfer of information (Hand Off) in emergency nursing teams

RESUMEN Introducción: los traspasos (Hand Off) de enfermería en urgencias aseguran la transmisión de información crítica, la continuidad de los cuidados y el tratamiento del paciente. Las incidencias o deficiencias en los Traspasos pueden ocasionar problemas en la seguridad del paciente, por lo que es necesario investigar y desarrollar estrategias para reducirlos. Objetivo: identificar el contenido y las deficiencias en los traspasos de enfermería en urgencias. Métodos: estudio descriptivo observacional prospectivo en urgencias del Hospital Clínic de Barcelona durante 2º trimestre 2016 sobre los 95265 traspasos de enfermería anuales realizados. Muestra de conveniencia calculada n=384. Se revisaron los traspasos de equipos de enfermería según modelo de 24 ítems creado por investigadoras basado en evidencia. Resultados: sobre 24 ítems del modelo de referencia de traspaso, se transmitieron media 7,61 (IC 95 por ciento 7,41 7,81), el 31,7 por ciento del total. Los ítems no comunicados fueron de media 16,38 (IC 95 por ciento 16,18 16,58), el 68,3 por ciento. Se obtuvieron diferencias significativas (p<0,001) según el Área de Urgencias evaluada (perfil de pacientes y cuidados diferenciados). Los ítems no comunicados en valores medios 16,24 (IC95 por ciento 15,97 16,52) en Observación Medicina; 16,74 (IC95 por ciento 16,16 17,32) en Observación Cirugía/Trauma; 15,72 (IC95 por ciento 15,20 16,25) en Emergencias Nivel 2; 16,85 (IC95 por ciento 16,37 17,34) en Urgencias Nivel 3; 17,23 (IC95 por ciento 16,77 17,69) en Urgencias Traumatología. Conclusiones: los traspasos de enfermería presentaron deficiencias en su contenido, con diferencias por área asistencial. La estandarización del traspaso en equipos de enfermería de urgencias puede mejorar su calidad, su eficiencia y repercutir en una mayor seguridad para el paciente(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Emergency Nursing Hand off ensures the transmission of critical information and continuity of care and treatment of patients. Incidents or deficiencies in Hand off can cause problems in patient safety so it is necessary to investigate and develop strategies to reduce them. Objective: To identify the content and deficiencies in the Emergency Nursing Hand off. Methods: Prospective descriptive study in Emergency Service, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona during 2nd quarter 2016 over 95265 annual transfers of nursing made. Calculated convenience sample n = 384. Emergency Nursing Teams Hand off were reviewed by 24-item model created by researchers evidence based. Results: About 24 items reference Hand off model, were transmitted average 7.61 (95 percent CI 7.41 7.81), 31.7 percent of the total. The items were not reported average 16.38 (95 percent 16.18 16.58), 68.3 percent. Significant differences (p <0.001) were obtained according to the Emergency Department assessed (differentiated profile of patients and care). Items not reported mean = 16.24 (95 percent CI 15.97 16.52) in Observation Medicine; mean = 16.85 (95 percent CI 16.37 17.34) in Level 3 Emergency Room; mean = 16.74 (95 percent CI 16.16 17.32) in Observation Surgery / Trauma; mean = 15.72 (95 percent CI 15,20 16,25) in Level 2 Emergency Room; mean = 17.23 (95 percent CI 17.69 to 16.77) in Traumatology Emergency Room. Conclusions: Emergency Nursing Hand Off showed deficiencies in its content, with differences by healthcare area. Hand off standardization in Emergency Nursing Teams could improve their quality, efficiency and get greater impact on patient safety(AU)

Genetic Determinants of Thrombin Generation and Their Relation to Venous Thrombosis: Results from the GAIT-2 Project.

BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common disease where known genetic risk factors explain only a small portion of the genetic variance. Then, the analysis of intermediate phenotypes, such as thrombin generation assay, can be used to identify novel genetic risk factors that contribute to VTE. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the genetic basis of distinct quantitative phenotypes of thrombin generation and its relationship to the risk of VTE. PATIENTS/METHODS: Lag time, thrombin peak and endogenous thrombin potential (ETP) were measured in the families of the Genetic Analysis of Idiopathic Thrombophilia 2 (GAIT-2) Project. This sample consisted of 935 individuals in 35 extended families selected through a proband with idiopathic thrombophilia. We performed also genome wide association studies (GWAS) with thrombin generation phenotypes. RESULTS: The results showed that 67% of the variation in the risk of VTE is attributable to genetic factors. The heritabilities of lag time, thrombin peak and ETP were 49%, 54% and 52%, respectively. More importantly, we demonstrated also the existence of positive genetic correlations between thrombin peak or ETP and the risk of VTE. Moreover, the major genetic determinant of thrombin generation was the F2 gene. However, other suggestive signals were observed. CONCLUSIONS: The thrombin generation phenotypes are strongly genetically determined. The thrombin peak and ETP are significantly genetically correlated with the risk of VTE. In addition, F2 was identified as a major determinant of thrombin generation. We reported suggestive signals that might increase our knowledge to explain the variability of this important phenotype. Validation and functional studies are required to confirm GWAS results.

Impact of hedonic evaluation on consumers' preferences for beef attributes including its enrichment with n-3 and CLA fatty acids.

The impact of hedonic evaluation on consumers' preferences for beef attributes was evaluated (origin, animal diet, fat content, color, price) including its enrichment with omega-3 (n-3) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) fatty acids. One group of consumers (n=325) received information about n-3 and CLA, while the other group (n=322) received no information. Consumers conducted a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE), using the recently developed Generalized Multinomial Logit model; followed by a blind hedonic evaluation of beef samples, which were identified after tasting, and finally repeated the DCE. Results showed that hedonic evaluation had a significant impact on consumers' preferences, which were similar after tasting for all consumers, with less emphasis on the fat content, color, and origin attributes and greater emphasis on animal diet. Preference for n-3 enriched beef increased, while preference for CLA enriched beef was still not significant after tasting. The information provided had a significant effect on consumers' beef preferences, but no significant impact on beef liking scores.

Cremades a distància possiblement degudes a nitrat de plata / Quemaduras a distancia posiblemente debidas a nitrato de plata / Distant burns possbly due to silver nitrate

Introducció. Presentem el cas d’una nounada que va patir cremades coincidint amb l’ús de nitrat de plata en un lloc distant de la seva aplicació. Observació clínica. Les cremades van aparèixer al perineu després del tractament rutinari d’un granuloma umbilical amb una vareta de nitrat de plata, sense aparent contacte d’aquesta amb els genitals de la nena. Comentaris. Davant la possibilitat que les cremades fossin degudes a pols de nitrat de plata, es proposen unes recomanacions per evitar aquesta complicació (AU)

Introducción. Presentamos el caso de una recién nacida que sufrió quemaduras coincidiendo con el uso de nitrato de plata en una zona distante a su aplicación. Observación clínica. Las qumaduras aparecieron en el periné tras el tratamiento rutinario de un granuloma umbilical con una varita de nitrato de plata, sin contacto aparente con los genitales de la niña. Comentarios. Ante la posibilidad que las quemaduras fuesen debidas a polvo de nitrato de plata, proponemos unas recomendaciones para evitar esta complicación (AU)

Introduction. We present the case of a female newborn who suffered multiple burns due to silver nitrate in areas distant to the initial application site. Clinical observation. The burns developed in the perineum after the routine treatment of an umbilical granuloma with topical silver nitrate without any direct contact with the genital area of the infant. Comments. The burns were probably due to volatile particles of silver nitrate powder that are present in the vials of silver nitrate sticks. Preventive measures are proposed (AU)