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PubMed2004

A subterranean generalist predator: diet of the soil-dwelling caecilian Gegeneophis ramaswamii (Amphibia; Gymnophiona; Caeciliidae) in southern India.

Biologists have paid relatively little attention to subterranean predators, especially their ecology. Although diets of some subterranean lower vertebrates suggest specialisation, there remains a lack of quantitative data. The diet of the caecilian amphibian Gegeneophis ramaswamii was investigated through analyses of gut contents of 67 specimens collected in randomised surveys at three localities in Kerala, southern India, in early and mid-monsoon. Although termites were the most frequently ingested items in the mid-monsoon, the specialist predator hypothesis was rejected because of differences in diet found in early monsoon samples, when earthworms contributed the greatest mass. That guts of some G. ramaswamii contained many individuals of only a single dietary taxon was interpreted as feeding on patchily distributed prey rather than specialisation. No ontogenetic differences in diet were apparent, but more sampling is required to investigate this further. Subadults largely feed on fewer items of the same prey as adults, though there is an indication that subadult diet is less diverse. The data do not support differences between male and female diet. High densities of G. ramaswamii, and perhaps of other terrestrial caecilians and subterranean lower vertebrates feeding on soil-ecosystem engineers (termites, earthworms and ants), might substantially impact soil ecology.

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PubMed2006

American Dietetic Association: standards of practice and standards of professional performance for registered dietitians (generalist, specialty, and advanced) in oncology nutrition care.

The Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance in Oncology Nutrition Care serve as a professional resource for self-evaluation and professional development for RDs specializing in oncology nutrition practice. Application of these documents in clinical practice presents the opportunity for quality improvement in oncology nutrition services provided by the RD. Just as the professional self-evaluation and continuing education process is an ongoing cycle, these standards are also a work in progress, and will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. The Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance are a quality initiative of the ADA and ON DPG that reflect a commitment to improving the quality of nutrition services provided by RDs in oncology settings.

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PubMed2004

Variability of gustatory responsiveness to phenylalanine in the generalist caterpillar, Grammia geneura (Lepidoptera, Arctiidae).

Electrophysiological recordings were made from maxillary taste sensilla of the caterpillar Grammia geneura, stimulated with the deterrent amino acid, phenylalanine. High levels of variability were noted and different potential causes examined. Little variation was detected with respect to standardized intra-individual tests, phenylalanine concentration, previous food type or time of day. Some changes were observed in relation to age, but could not account for the overall variation found. Major differences in responsiveness depended on cohort and the possibility of important genetic differences is discussed.

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PubMed2006

[Chronic kidney disease: do generalists and nephrologists differ in their care?].

INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem. We report an evaluation of the CKD perception from a French family physician's (FP) point of view. METHODS: A questionnaire was sent to a representative and independently selected sample of 497 FP, i.e. 20% of the FP working in the administrative region Lorraine. There were 214 completed surveys, i.e. response rate: 43%. RESULTS: Age of FP was: < 40 years of age: 13%, 40-50: 40%, > 50: 47%. The geographic working place was urban: 41%, rural: 22%, urban and rural: 37%. Ninety-nine per cent of FP has a nephrologist, devoted to CKD referral. Twenty-one per cent of FP has a comprehensive picture of CKD and 75% thinks that CKD diagnostic is difficult Thirty per cent of FP were aware of CKD guidelines. For FP, risk-factors for CKD were: hypertension: 93%, diabetes: 99%, age over 65: 64%, urinary infection: 34%, hematuria/proteinuria: 78%, anaemia: 43%, therapeutics associated with risk of renal injury: 79%, all of these circumstances: 20%. The referral decision to a nephrologist was done at a mean creatinine clearance of 41+/-12 ml/min. Age over 80, dementia, and cancer were considered to be a contra-indication of renal replacement therapy, for respectively 30%, 69%, and 63% of FP. CME was associated with better awareness of guidelines, and use of clearance rather than serum creatinin. CONCLUSION: From FP point of view, overall awareness of CKD guidelines is low. In the context of the current nephrology services, greater sharing of CKD care with FP is needed.

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