Article
Veterinary Sciences
Maria Ines de Freitas, Enzo Vettorato, Elena Scarpante, Giunio Bruto Cherubini, Abby Caine
Summary: This study investigated the usefulness of routine follow-up Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI-2) in asymptomatic dogs treated for discospondylitis. The results showed no significant association between the clinical status and MRI-2 findings, and there were no specific MRI-2 features associated with the clinical status.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ines C. Rodrigues, Marisa Ribeiro-Almeida, Jorge Ribeiro, Leonor Silveira, Joana C. Prata, Angela Pista, Paulo Martins da Costa
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of treatment with amikacin on an extended spectrum fi-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a dog with rhinorrhea. The results showed that after treatment, K. pneumoniae was no longer detected in nasal swab samples, while methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) displayed phenotypical and genotypical changes. This highlights the effects of antibiotic pressure and the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biology
Valentina Siciliano, Rosa Anna Passerotto, Marta Chiuchiarelli, Gabriele Maria Leanza, Veronica Ojetti
Summary: This review discusses the epidemiology, microbiology, diagnosis, and treatment of MDRSE infection, highlighting the challenges in distinguishing colonization from bloodstream infections caused by S. epidermidis. Various studies have identified the prevalence of methicillin resistance and investigated the phylogenetic lineages and resistant genes of MDRSE through culture, mass spectrometry, and genomic analysis. Vancomycin is recommended as the empiric parenteral therapy, and other treatment options include teicoplanin, daptomycin, oxazolidinones, long-acting lipoglycopeptides, and ceftaroline.
Article
Zoology
Hazel Tamakan, Huban Gocmen
Summary: This research investigated the presence and frequency of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in cats and dogs with pyoderma and otitis externa, and confirmed methicillin resistance. The study found that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is present in cats and dogs in Cyprus, highlighting the global issue of increasing methicillin resistance.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Tainor Tisotti, Alexander Valverde, Ashley Hopkins, M. Lynne O'Sullivan, Brad Hanna, Luis Arroyo
Summary: In this study, intravenous lidocaine was found to be an effective treatment for dexmedetomidine-induced bradycardia in dogs, leading to increased heart rate and cardiac index, decreased mean blood pressure, systemic vascular resistance index, and oxygen extraction ratio in all treatments.
VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Tasnim Hasan, Ellie Medcalf, Bern-Thomas Nyang'wa, Erica Egizi, Catherine Berry, Matthew Dodd, Salah Foraida, Medea Gegia, Mengchun Li, Fuad Mirzayev, Hannah Morgan, Ilaria Motta, Linh Nguyen, Samuel Schumacher, Tim Schlub, Greg Fox
Summary: By reviewing and meta-analyzing clinical trial data, it was found that BPaL-containing regimens with a daily dose of 600 mg linezolid showed good tolerability, which may improve the tolerability of treatment for MDR/RR-TB.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Kathryn Lago, Catherine F. Decker, Kevin Chung, Dana Blyth
Summary: Uncommon infections in severely burned patients, such as osteomyelitis, polymicrobial bacteremia, recurrent bacteremia, endocarditis, CNS, and rare fungal infections, are more likely to be caused by gram-negative bacteria or fungi. Clinical presentation differs from non-burn patients, and some infections may require surgical intervention. Effective treatment requires a high index of suspicion, appropriate diagnosis, systemic antimicrobial therapy, and surgical intervention when necessary.
SURGICAL INFECTIONS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Samantha Bolton, Nick Cave, Naomi Cogger, G. R. Colborne
Summary: Accelerometers have been used for monitoring activity in dogs for years, particularly in assessing the efficacy of osteoarthritis treatments. Collar-mounted accelerometers can provide precise measurements but may be challenging to interpret in terms of gait or speed. This study aimed to convert accelerometer measurements from treadmill activities into estimates of speed or gait, with the conclusion that collar-mounted accelerometers are valuable for monitoring overall activity in dogs, but may have limitations in categorizing finer details such as specific gaits or accurate speed estimates.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
D. A. Wilkinson, L. E. Rogers, A. Bell, J. Benschop, A. C. Midwinter
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) carriage in a population of clinically normal dogs in the Christchurch and wider Canterbury region. The majority of dogs carried S. pseudintermedius, but none carried MRSP. Resistance to penicillin and tetracycline was observed.
NEW ZEALAND VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Craig H. Gilliam, Jessica Brazelton de Cardenas, Delia Carias, Gaby Maron Alfaro, Randall T. Hayden, Hana Hakim
Summary: This article describes a cluster of 6 pediatric hematopoietic cell transplant recipients who developed Lactobacillus bacteremia attributed to the use of probiotics. Whole-genome sequencing confirmed the relatedness between Lactobacillus isolates obtained from probiotics and patients' blood. Clinical studies are required to evaluate the safety of probiotic use in immunocompromised patients.
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Hitoshi Kawasuji, Kentaro Nagaoka, Yasuhiro Tsuji, Kou Kimoto, Yusuke Takegoshi, Makito Kaneda, Yushi Murai, Haruka Karaushi, Kotaro Mitsutake, Yoshihiro Yamamoto
Summary: In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the effectiveness and safety of linezolid (LZD) compared to vancomycin (VCM), teicoplanin (TEIC), or daptomycin (DAP) in treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia were evaluated. The study found that LZD had comparable effectiveness as VCM, TEIC, or DAP and similar rates of adverse events. LZD could be a potential first-line drug against MRSA bacteremia.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Katharine F. Knowlton, Marina A. G. von Keyserlingk
Summary: This paper presents the views of 779 US residents on the use of therapeutic antibiotics in dairy cattle. An online survey was conducted with open-ended questions to gather qualitative data. Participants were presented with three scenarios of a farmer with a sick cow, each with varying levels of information about antibiotic therapy. Content analysis of the text responses revealed that while many participants supported antibiotic use for treating sick cows, concerns were raised about the potential spread of antibiotic resistance. Participants also emphasized the importance of responsible antibiotic use and reducing antibiotic outflow from farms. The findings may not be generalizable but provide insights for the development of policies and practices that align with societal values regarding antibiotic use in dairy farming.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexandra Toporek, Noah Lechtzin
Summary: The study reports the successful treatment of a Mycobacterium abscessus lung infection with bacteriophage in an immune competent individual. This provides important information about the efficacy of phage therapy and treatment response timeline.
Article
Microbiology
Jung-Hun Kang, Cheol-Yong Hwang
Summary: The study investigated the genetic relationship of SCCmec between staphylococci isolated from dogs with pyoderma and their owners, revealing a pair with isolates carrying the same SCCmec type V and dru type 11a. This highlights the importance of continuous surveillance of antimicrobial resistance using the One Health concept.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Rafaela Cardoso, Joana Vieira, Ines Borges
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of biocementation in treating the collapse potential of a well-graded sand. The analysis considers the structural changes experienced by the soil during the treatment, rather than just during service. Tests were carried out on treated and untreated soil samples to study the structural changes due to loading. The presence of biocement bond was confirmed by various tests, and the treatment was found to reduce collapse potential.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jonathan Foster, Siddharth Misra, Oghenekaro Osogba, Mukul Bhatia
Summary: Excessive water production from oil/gas wells in the Permian Basin's unconventional shale formations raises environmental concerns and poses significant expenses for water management programs. By analyzing subsurface data and using a data-driven workflow, this study successfully predicts high water-producing wells in the Delaware Basin using certain statistical parameters computed from resistivity and porosity logs. Logistic regression was found to be the most effective classification method, with median prediction performance scores well above 0.80 for both the Fort Worth and Gulf Coast datasets.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
M. Torre, E. Furrow, J. D. Foster
Summary: The study included 481 dogs and 291 cats to determine the effect of urine-specific gravity on using microscopic evaluation of bacteriuria to predict urine culture results. Results showed that urine specific gravity, presence of pyuria, and species all had an impact on the agreement between microscopic bacteriuria and culture results. Samples with rod bacteria were more likely to have bacterial growth compared to cocci, and urine microscopy had high specificity in predicting culture results.
JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Virginie Lam, Roger Clarnette, Roslyn Francis, Michael Bynevelt, Gerald Watts, Leon Flicker, Carolyn F. Orr, Poh Loh, Nicola Lautenschlager, Christopher M. Reid, Jonathan K. Foster, Satvinder S. Dhaliwal, Suzanne Robinson, Emily Corti, Mauro Vaccarezza, Ben Horgan, Ryusuke Takechi, John Mamo
Summary: Studies indicate that abnormal metabolism of amyloid beta (Aβ) in the peripheral circulation is associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Probucol, a cholesterol-lowering drug, has been shown to suppress Aβ secretion and protect cognitive function. This study aims to investigate whether Probucol can attenuate cognitive decline, delay brain atrophy, and reduce cerebral amyloid burden in patients with mild-to-moderate AD.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kezia Sasitharan, Rachel C. Kilbride, Emma L. K. Spooner, Jenny Clark, Ahmed Iraqi, David G. Lidzey, Jonathan A. Foster
Summary: This study demonstrates a broadly applicable approach to improve the morphology of bulk heterojunction OPV devices using metal-organic nanosheets as additives. The addition of nanosheets leads to remarkable improvements in power conversion efficiency of semi-crystalline polymer devices.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yusuf Falola, Siddharth Misra, Jonathan Foster, Mukul Bhatia
Summary: This study focuses on developing a data-driven workflow to identify high water-producing wells in unconventional shale formations and determine the source of excess water production. Utilizing unsupervised and supervised learning on conventional well logs from Gulf Coast and Fort Worth basins, this research uses clustering methods to generate pseudo-lithology and classification techniques to pinpoint excess water sources. Additionally, the study reveals sources of excess water in Fort Worth and Gulf Coast basins - highly water-wet and low thermally matured shale in Fort Worth basin, and absence of bituminous, pyrite-bearing shales in Gulf Coast basin.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Literature
Jonathan Foster
Summary: This essay analyzes H.G. Wells's novel "A Modern Utopia" and argues that Wells's ideas about controlled borderlessness were highly prescient, anticipating the rise of supranational mobility control. It also highlights the discrepancies and discordant notes in Wells's bureaucratic-technocratic utopian vision.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ANGLISTIK UND AMERIKANISTIK
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Michael J. J. Bentley, Jonathan M. M. Foster, Joshua J. J. Potvin, George Bevan, James Sharp, David J. J. Woeller, W. Andy Take
Summary: This passage discusses the susceptibility of river bank slopes incised into Champlain Sea Clay to highly retrogressive landslides and the concept of progressive failure. It explores whether surface displacement measurements can serve as an indicator of potential expansion of a progressive failure surface. The monitoring program conducted on an inclined slope found that sufficient pre-failure deformations exist to be measurable precursors to progressive failure.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
David Alexander Gregory, Joshua Nicks, Joaquin Artigas-Arnaudas, Michael S. Harris, Jonathan A. Foster, Patrick J. Smith
Summary: Reactive inkjet printing (RIJ) is a new approach for patterning surfaces with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It allows stable solutions of different ligand and metal ions to be combined, offering advantages over conventional inkjet printing. The optimization of stoichiometry, printing of various frameworks, and creation of gradients in printed MOFs are demonstrated using the RIJ approach. This method shows potential for enhancing the use of MOFs in various applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Shelly L. Vaden, Allison R. Kendall, Jonathan D. Foster, Heidi L. New, Jane S. Eagleson, Jacky L. May, Anne M. Traas, Matthew J. Wilson, Beth H. Mcintyre, Christian J. Hinderer, Lauren K. Olenick, James M. Wilson
Summary: The study suggests that SB-001 therapy can effectively treat nonregenerative anemia in cats with CKD, and it is generally well tolerated. However, some cats experienced side effects of hypertension and encephalopathy during the treatment.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jonathan D. Foster, Mahmoud Abouraya, Mark G. Papich, Nancy A. Muma
Summary: This study aimed to determine if enrofloxacin and its active metabolite ciprofloxacin have reduced clearance in cats with reduced kidney function. The results showed that body weight was the only covariate affecting the volume of distribution and clearance of total fluoroquinolone, while kidney function did not have a significant effect on total fluoroquinolone clearance. Therefore, dosage adjustment of enrofloxacin is not necessary for azotemic cats.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Herman Suga, Neethi Dasu, Charles Yang, Brian Blair, Jonathan Foster
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Bari Dane, Kun Qian, Rachel Krieger, Paul Smereka, Jonathan Foster, Chenchan Huang, Shannon Chang, Sooah Kim
Summary: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the correlation between key imaging features described by SAR-AGA on outpatient surveillance MRE and the progression to surgery in adults with CD. The study found that restricted diffusion, greater degree of upstream dilation from stricture, complex fistula, perienteric inflammation, and fibrofatty proliferation were more common in patients progressing to surgery. Additionally, patients progressing to surgery had longer length of bowel involvement and higher platelet count, ESR, and fecal calprotectin levels, as well as lower serum albumin levels.
ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joshua Nicks, Jonathan A. Foster
Summary: Liquid exfoliation of layered MOFs to form MONs, followed by click reactions for post-exfoliation functionalization, allows for tuning of surface properties and enables various applications.
Article
Literature, British Isles
Jonathan Foster
