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Review of ‘emerging’ organic contaminants in biosolids and assessment of international research priorities for the agricultural use of biosolids by Clarke, Bradley O., Smith, Stephen R.

“…A broad spectrum of organic chemicals is essential to modern society. Once discharged from industrial, domestic and urban sources into the urban wastewater…”
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The significance of cadmium entering the human food chain via livestock ingestion from the agricultural use of biosolids, with special reference to the UK by Rigby, Hannah, Smith, Stephen R.

“…•Grazing livestock ingest PTEs in biosolids-amended grassland.•Ingested Cd does not transfer to muscle tissue in significant concentrations.•Cd may accumulate…”
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The link between organic matter composition and the biogas yield of full-scale sewage sludge anaerobic digestion by Liu, Jin, Smith, Stephen R

“…The principal parameters influencing anaerobic digestion (AD) of sewage sludge have been extensively studied in controlled laboratory experiments, but the…”
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Challenges and opportunities associated with waste management in India by Kumar, Sunil, Smith, Stephen R., Fowler, Geoff, Velis, Costas, Kumar, S. Jyoti, Arya, Shashi, Rena, Kumar, Rakesh, Cheeseman, Christopher

“…India faces major environmental challenges associated with waste generation and inadequate waste collection, transport, treatment and disposal. Current systems…”
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comparison of wet and dry anaerobic digestion processes for the treatment of municipal solid waste and food waste by Angelonidi, Eleni, Smith, Stephen R

“…A main distinction between anaerobic digestion (AD) technologies for treatment of municipal and industrial biodegradable wastes is the operating process solids…”
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Clinical Impact of a Dedicated Trauma Hybrid Operating Room by Loftus, Tyler J., Croft, Chasen A., Rosenthal, Martin D., Mohr, Alicia M., Efron, Philip A., Moore, Frederick A., Upchurch, Gilbert R., Smith, R Stephen

“…Early hemorrhage control is essential to optimal trauma care. Hybrid operating rooms offer early, concomitant performance of advanced angiographic and…”
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Biomarkers and anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery: C‐reactive protein trajectory is the gold standard by Smith, Stephen R., Pockney, Peter, Holmes, Ryan, Doig, Fiona, Attia, John, Holliday, Elizabeth, Carroll, Rosemary, Draganic, Brian

“…Background Anastomotic leakage is a feared complication following colorectal surgery. Early prediction results in improved clinical outcome, but accurate…”
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Persistently Elevated Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Levels among Critically Ill Surgical Patients after Sepsis and Development of Chronic Critical Illness and Dismal Long-Term Outcomes by Brakenridge, Scott C., Moore, Frederick A., Mercier, Nicole R., Cox, Michael, Wu, Quron, Moldawer, Lyle L., Mohr, Alicia M., Efron, Philip A., Smith, R. Stephen

“…Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a gut-derived incretin hormone that stimulates insulin secretion, cellular glucose uptake, and has immune-regulatory…”
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Cross-Linked Enzyme Aggregate (CLEA) Preparation from Waste Activated Sludge by Liu, Ziyi, Smith, Stephen R.

“…Enzymes are used extensively as industrial bio-catalysts in various manufacturing and processing sectors. However, commercial enzymes are expensive in part due…”
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Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta: Implementation and Preliminary Results at an Academic Level I Trauma Center by Darrabie, Marcus D., Croft, Chasen A., Brakenridge, Scott C., Mohr, Alicia M., Rosenthal, Martin A., Mercier, Nicole R., Moore, Frederick A., Smith, R. Stephen

“…Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a novel method of controlling subdiaphragmatic hemorrhage while improving hemodynamic…”
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Predicting appendiceal tumors among patients with appendicitis by Loftus, Tyler J, Raymond, Steven L, Sarosi, Jr, George A, Croft, Chasen A, Smith, R Stephen, Efron, Philip A, Moore, Frederick A, Brakenridge, Scott C, Mohr, Alicia M, Jordan, Janeen R

“…As nonoperative management of appendicitis gains popularity, vigilance for appendiceal tumors becomes increasingly important. We hypothesized that, among…”
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Venous thromboembolic prophylaxis: current practice of surgeons in Australia and New Zealand for major abdominal surgery by Lott, Natalie, Senanayake, Tharindu, Carroll, Rosemary, Gani, Jon, Smith, Stephen R

“…Abstract Background Surgical prophylaxis for venous thrombo-embolic disease (VTE) includes risk assessment, chemical prophylaxis and mechanical prophylaxis…”
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Organic Contaminant Biodegradation by Oxidoreductase Enzymes in Wastewater Treatment by Barber, Edward A, Liu, Ziyi, Smith, Stephen R

“…Organic contaminants (OCs), such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, flame retardants, and plasticisers, are societally ubiquitous, environmentally…”
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A chest trauma scoring system to predict outcomes by Chen, Jennifer, MD, Jeremitsky, Elan, MD, Philp, Frances, MS, Fry, William, MD, Smith, R. Stephen, MD

“…Background Rib fractures (RIBFX) are a common injury and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Using a previously published RIBFX scoring…”
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Predicting outcome of patients with chest wall injury by Pressley, Crystal M., M.D., M.P.H, Fry, William R., M.D, Philp, Allan S., M.D, Berry, Stepheny D., M.D, Smith, R. Stephen, M.D

“…Abstract Background Rib fractures occur in 10% of injured patients, are associated with morbidity and mortality, and frequently necessitate intensive care unit…”
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Barrier Wound Protection Decreases Surgical Site Infection in Open Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Reid, Kate, Pockney, Peter, Draganic, Brian, Smith, Stephen R

“…PURPOSE:Surgical site infection following colorectal surgery is a frequent and costly problem. Barrier protection at the time of this form of surgery has been…”
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Successful nonoperative management of uncomplicated appendicitis: predictors and outcomes by Loftus, Tyler J., Brakenridge, Scott C., Croft, Chasen A., Stephen Smith, R., Efron, Philip A., Moore, Frederick A., Mohr, Alicia M., Jordan, Janeen R.

“…Our objective was to identify predictors of successful nonoperative management (NOM) of uncomplicated appendicitis. We hypothesized that the absence of…”
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Albuminuria and Allograft Failure, Cardiovascular Disease Events, and All-Cause Death in Stable Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Cohort Analysis of the FAVORIT Trial by Weiner, Daniel E., Park, Meyeon, Tighiouart, Hocine, Joseph, Alin A., Carpenter, Myra A., Goyal, Nitender, House, Andrew A., Hsu, Chi-yuan, Ix, Joachim H., Jacques, Paul F., Kew, Clifton E., Kim, S. Joseph, Kusek, John W., Pesavento, Todd E., Pfeffer, Marc A., Smith, Stephen R., Weir, Matthew R., Levey, Andrew S., Bostom, Andrew G.

“…Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is common and overall graft survival is suboptimal among kidney transplant recipients. Although albuminuria is a known risk factor…”
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Effect of Time to Operation on Value of Care in Acute Care Surgery by Loftus, Tyler J., Rosenthal, Martin D., Croft, Chasen A., Stephen Smith, R., Efron, Philip A., Moore, Frederick A., Mohr, Alicia M., Brakenridge, Scott C.

“…Background As reimbursement models evolve, there is increasing emphasis on maximizing value-based care for inpatient conditions. We hypothesized that longer…”
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Serum Phosphorus and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, All-Cause Mortality, or Graft Failure in Kidney Transplant Recipients: An Ancillary Study of the FAVORIT Trial Cohort by Merhi, Basma, MD, Shireman, Theresa, PhD, Carpenter, Myra A., PhD, Kusek, John W., PhD, Jacques, Paul, ScD, Pfeffer, Marc, MD, PhD, Rao, Madhumathi, MD, Foster, Meredith C., ScD, MPH, Kim, S. Joseph, MD, PhD, Pesavento, Todd E., MD, Smith, Stephen R., MD, Kew, Clifton E., MD, House, Andrew A., MD, Gohh, Reginald, MD, Weiner, Daniel E., MD, Levey, Andrew S., MD, Ix, Joachim H., MD, Bostom, Andrew, MD, MS

“…Background Mild hyperphosphatemia is a putative risk factor for cardiovascular disease [CVD], loss of kidney function, and mortality. Very limited data are…”
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