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View article: Congener Conflict: Invasive Barred Owl Landscape Use Across the Range of the Northern Spotted Owl
Congener Conflict: Invasive Barred Owl Landscape Use Across the Range of the Northern Spotted Owl Open
Aim To map the probability of landscape use of invading barred owls ( Strix varia ) across the range of the threatened northern spotted owl ( S. Occidentallis Caurina ) in the Pacific Northwest, USA , identifying environmental drivers of b…
View article: Report on the European Copyright Society's Annual Conference 2025
Report on the European Copyright Society's Annual Conference 2025 Open
This report provides an overview of the European Copyright Society's (ECS) annual conference which took place on 16 May 2025 at the University of Glasgow, hosted by the CREATe Centre, Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy. The conf…
View article: A novel modelling framework for immunity-driven epidemics of non-sterilising infections
A novel modelling framework for immunity-driven epidemics of non-sterilising infections Open
Protecting populations against infections with non-sterilising immunity, such as COVID-19 and influenza, presents a major public health challenge. Unlike other infections, COVID-19 has produced irregular epidemic dynamics that are not full…
View article: A multidisciplinary approach and consensus statement to establish standards of care for Angelman syndrome
A multidisciplinary approach and consensus statement to establish standards of care for Angelman syndrome Open
BACKGROUND: Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neurogenetic disorder present in approximately 1/12,000 individuals and characterized by developmental delay, cognitive impairment, motor dysfunction, seizures, gastrointestinal concerns, and ab…
View article: Passive Acoustic Monitoring within the Northwest Forest Plan Area: 2023 Annual Report
Passive Acoustic Monitoring within the Northwest Forest Plan Area: 2023 Annual Report Open
Here we document progress in implementing large-scale passive acoustic monitoring across the Northwest Forest Plan area to track population trends of northern spotted owls ( Strix occidentalis caurina ), barred owls ( S. varia ), marbled m…
View article: Quantifying H5N1 outbreak potential and control effectiveness in high-risk agricultural populations
Quantifying H5N1 outbreak potential and control effectiveness in high-risk agricultural populations Open
Avian influenza is a global public health threat. Since 2021, the ongoing H5N1 panzootic has brought a major shift in H5Nx epidemiology, including unprecedented spread, wide host range and lack of seasonality. Infections in marine mammals,…
View article: Hybrid B- and T-Cell Immunity Associates With Protection Against Breakthrough Infection After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Vaccination in Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) Participants
Hybrid B- and T-Cell Immunity Associates With Protection Against Breakthrough Infection After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Vaccination in Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) Participants Open
Background Immunological memory to vaccination and viral infection involves the coordinated action of B and T cells; thus, integrated analysis of these 2 components is critical for understanding their respective contributions to protection…
View article: Biosecurity uptake and perceived risk of avian influenza among people in contact with birds
Biosecurity uptake and perceived risk of avian influenza among people in contact with birds Open
Introduction Recent intercontinental spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) among kept and wild birds, and transmission to mammalian hosts, including cattle and humans, has heightened the need to review public health ri…
View article: Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in People who Have Contact With Birds
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in People who Have Contact With Birds Open
Background Following the 2021–2022 avian influenza panzootic in birds and wildlife, seasonal influenza vaccines have been advised to occupationally high‐risk groups to reduce the likelihood of coincidental infection in humans with both sea…
View article: High <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> Exposure but Low <scp>IGRA</scp> Positivity in <scp>UK</scp> Farm Workers
High <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> Exposure but Low <span>IGRA</span> Positivity in <span>UK</span> Farm Workers Open
Background Between 1999 and 2021, 505 culture‐confirmed cases of M. bovis disease in humans (zoonotic tuberculosis, TB) were diagnosed in England. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of M. bovis infection in persons exposed to TB‐infected …
View article: Mechanistic models of humoral kinetics following COVID-19 vaccination
Mechanistic models of humoral kinetics following COVID-19 vaccination Open
COVID-19 vaccine programmes must account for variable immune responses and waning protection. Existing descriptions of antibody responses to COVID-19 vaccination convey limited information about the mechanisms of antibody production and ma…
View article: IDENTIFYING UNMET NEEDS: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FRAILTY MEASURES AND PATIENT PRIORITIES CARE
IDENTIFYING UNMET NEEDS: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FRAILTY MEASURES AND PATIENT PRIORITIES CARE Open
Patient Priorities Care (PPC) is an effective approach to identifying and aligning ‘what matters’ (i.e., values) with healthcare for patients with multimorbidity and frailty. VA metrics [i.e., Jen Frailty Index (JFI); Care Assessment Need …
View article: IMPLEMENTATION OF A RISK ANALYSIS INDEX-BASED PREOPERATIVE FRAILTY SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION OF A RISK ANALYSIS INDEX-BASED PREOPERATIVE FRAILTY SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Open
Frailty reduces recovery from stressors like surgery and increases postoperative morbidity and mortality. Risk Analysis Index (RAI-C) is a validated pre-surgical frailty assessment tool, however the agreement between provider-completed and…
View article: How Do We Get the Public Into Public Health Research? Learnings and Key Recommendations From Initiating a Community Involvement Project Scheme
How Do We Get the Public Into Public Health Research? Learnings and Key Recommendations From Initiating a Community Involvement Project Scheme Open
Introduction There are many recognised benefits of public involvement, including more relevant research. The COVID‐19 pandemic highlighted the existing health inequalities and disparities in access to care and treatment for under‐served gr…
View article: Seasonal influenza vaccination in people who have contact with birds
Seasonal influenza vaccination in people who have contact with birds Open
Background Following the 2021-2022 avian influenza panzootic in birds and wildlife, seasonal influenza vaccines have been advised to occupationally high-risk groups to reduce the likelihood of coincidental infection in humans with both sea…
View article: Data note on the Avian Contact Study: a questionnaire resource for avian influenza public health planning
Data note on the Avian Contact Study: a questionnaire resource for avian influenza public health planning Open
The Avian Contact Study is a cross-sectional questionnaire of poultry workers and other individuals who have contact with domestic and/or wild birds in the UK. The questionnaire was launched online in May 2024 and in-person responses were …
View article: Creating a Multidisciplinary Bioethics Ambassador Program at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Creating a Multidisciplinary Bioethics Ambassador Program at a Comprehensive Cancer Center Open
The Ethics Committee at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) developed a Bioethics Ambassador Program (BAP); a yearlong educational program to assist clinical and non-clinical staff develop the skills to identify and address common…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 memory response in non-hospitalised cases: immunology in the context of a population-based cohort study
SARS-CoV-2 memory response in non-hospitalised cases: immunology in the context of a population-based cohort study Open
Background The study of non-hospitalised COVID-19 cases provides a context for improved understanding of the immune response to existing and new infections. Population-based cohorts provide a unique opportunity to do this in relation to ri…
View article: High<i>Mycobacterium bovis</i>exposure but low IGRA positivity in UK farm workers
High<i>Mycobacterium bovis</i>exposure but low IGRA positivity in UK farm workers Open
Background Between 1999 and 2021, 505 culture-confirmed cases of M. bovis disease in humans (zoonotic tuberculosis, TB) were identified in England. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of M. bovis infection in persons exposed to TB-infected…
View article: Hybrid adaptive immunity to SARS-CoV-2 protects against breakthrough infection after COVID-19 vaccination in ALSPAC participants
Hybrid adaptive immunity to SARS-CoV-2 protects against breakthrough infection after COVID-19 vaccination in ALSPAC participants Open
SUMMARY Immunological memory to vaccination and viral infection involves coordinated action of B and T-cells, thus integrated analysis of these two components is critical for understanding their contributions to protection against breakthr…
View article: Mechanistic models of humoral kinetics following COVID-19 vaccination
Mechanistic models of humoral kinetics following COVID-19 vaccination Open
Introduction Future COVID-19 vaccine programmes need to take into account the variable responses elicited by different vaccines and their waning protection over time. Existing descriptions of antibody response to COVID-19 vaccination conve…
View article: Identifying probable dementia in undiagnosed Black and White Americans using machine learning in Veterans Health Administration electronic health records
Identifying probable dementia in undiagnosed Black and White Americans using machine learning in Veterans Health Administration electronic health records Open
Background The application of machine learning (ML) tools in electronic health records (EHRs) can help reduce the underdiagnosis of dementia, but models that are not designed to reflect minority population may perpetuate that underdiagnosi…
View article: Identifying Probable Dementia in Undiagnosed Black and White Americans Using Machine Learning in Veterans Health Administration Electronic Health Records
Identifying Probable Dementia in Undiagnosed Black and White Americans Using Machine Learning in Veterans Health Administration Electronic Health Records Open
The application of natural language processing and machine learning (ML) in electronic health records (EHRs) may help reduce dementia underdiagnosis, but models that are not designed to reflect minority populations may instead perpetuate u…
View article: Neferine Targets the Oncogenic Characteristics of Androgen-Dependent Prostate Cancer Cells via Inducing Reactive Oxygen Species
Neferine Targets the Oncogenic Characteristics of Androgen-Dependent Prostate Cancer Cells via Inducing Reactive Oxygen Species Open
Castration resistance poses a significant challenge in the management of advanced prostate cancer (PCa), with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) or chemotherapy being the primary treatment options. However, these approaches often lead to s…
View article: A rare case of omental evisceration through the vaginal vault post hysterectomy
A rare case of omental evisceration through the vaginal vault post hysterectomy Open
Vaginal vault perforation and evisceration of abdominal contents is a rare but well recognised complication of hysterectomy. We presented a rare case of a 40-year-old female with isolated omental prolapse 10 months post open abdominal hyst…
View article: Evaluation and deployment of isotype-specific salivary antibody assays for detecting previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adults
Evaluation and deployment of isotype-specific salivary antibody assays for detecting previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adults Open
Background Saliva is easily obtainable non-invasively and potentially suitable for detecting both current and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, but there is limited evidence on the utility of salivary antibody testing for community surveillan…
View article: Identifying probable dementia in undiagnosed Black and White Americans using machine learning in Veterans Health Administration electronic health records
Identifying probable dementia in undiagnosed Black and White Americans using machine learning in Veterans Health Administration electronic health records Open
The application of machine learning (ML) tools in electronic health records (EHRs) can help reduce the underdiagnosis of dementia, but models that are not designed to reflect minority population may perpetuate that underdiagnosis. To addre…
View article: Development and evaluation of low-volume tests to detect and characterize antibodies to SARS-CoV-2
Development and evaluation of low-volume tests to detect and characterize antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 Open
Low-volume antibody assays can be used to track SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in settings where active testing for virus is limited and remote sampling is optimal. We developed 12 ELISAs detecting total or antibody isotypes to SARS-CoV-2 nucl…
View article: A mixed methods analysis of participation in a social contact survey
A mixed methods analysis of participation in a social contact survey Open
Incentives could improve engagement with social contact surveys. Qualitative research can inform the format, timing, and wording of surveys to optimise completion and accuracy.