Article
Allergy
Paul A. Cardenas, Michael J. Cox, Saffron A. Willis-Owen, Miriam F. Moffatt, William O. Cookson, Philip J. Cooper
Summary: In this longitudinal study, we found that the diversity of respiratory microbiota in infants increased with age. Infants with wheezing had lower species richness compared to healthy infants at 7 months, but no significant difference was observed at 12 or 24 months.
FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Hans-Iko Huppertz
Summary: Training periods in healthcare and free welfare settings require specific preventive measures for trainees to protect themselves and others. Immunization against various diseases and education on infection risks are essential.
MONATSSCHRIFT KINDERHEILKUNDE
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Susan Cuvelier, Paul Van Caeseele, Matthew Kadatz, Kathryn Peterson, Siyao Sun, Nancy Dodd, Kim Werestiuk, Joshua Koulack, Peter Nickerson, Julie Ho
Summary: This program aims to expand the deceased donor pool for kidney transplants by utilizing hepatitis C-viremic kidneys and prophylactic DAA therapy for recipients.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
T. A. Cutts, R. W. Nims, S. S. Theriault, E. Bruning, J. R. Rubino, M. K. Ijaz
Summary: The study assessed the virucidal efficacy of a liquid hand wash product against Ebola virus, showing a reduction in virus titer within 20 and 30 seconds for a 25% solution, while the efficacy of a 50% solution was indeterminable. This suggests the potential utility of such hand wash agents during Ebola virus outbreaks.
INFECTION PREVENTION IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
Siobhan M. Mattison, Darragh Hare, Neil G. MacLaren, Adam Z. Reynolds, Chun-Yi Sum, Ruizhe Liu, Mary K. Shenk, Tami Blumenfield, Mingjie Su, Hui Li, Katherine Wander
Summary: Market integration is a complex process that affects individuals' health and reproductive decision-making. However, studying these effects is challenging and requires considering specific contextual factors and using appropriate indicators for measurement.
CURRENT ANTHROPOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Masako Fujita, Katherine Wander, Nerli Paredes Ruvalcaba, Amelia Ngozi Odo
Summary: This study explored the impact of maternal inflammation/infection and iron-deficiency anemia on milk lactoferrin levels. The results showed that maternal inflammation was associated with increased levels of lactoferrin.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Michaela Howells, Katherine Wander, Latisha Rivera, Chahra Arfouni, Ouassila Benhelal, M. Alicia Overstreet Galeano, Laura Schultz, Naomi Flock, Kelsey Dancause
Summary: Natural disasters can lead to psychological distress and physiological responses, such as increased cortisol levels. Studies have shown that unmarried pregnant women may be at a higher risk of distress during disasters. A study analyzed hair cortisol levels in a sample of 37 pregnant women during Hurricane Florence and found that unmarried participants had higher cortisol levels.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Katherine Wander, Masako Fujita, Siobhan Mattison, Megan Gauck, Margaret Duris, Ireen Kiwelu, Blandina T. Mmbaga
Summary: Multiple studies have shown that the immune content in milk increases during an infant's infectious disease episodes, suggesting enhanced protection from the milk immune system. However, this study found no significant association between milk immune variables and prevalence of infectious disease in infants. Furthermore, milk immune content and responses did not significantly change in infants experiencing incident infectious disease, indicating that milk may not deliver enhanced immune protection during infectious disease episodes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Rachael Anyim, Shanita Li, Daniel Armstrong, Rita Spathis, Katherine Wander
Summary: The immune system and cortisol in human milk have complex effects on child health and development. This study found that cortisol in milk is positively associated with proinflammatory responses to certain bacteria, suggesting a relationship between milk cortisol and immune activity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Rachael Anyim, Shanita Li, Daniel Armstrong, Rita Spathis, Gary D. James, Michael A. Little, Katherine Wander
Summary: This exploratory study evaluated the maternal, breastfeeding, and infant characteristics associated with milk cortisol. It found that milk cortisol increases with child age, while child symptoms of illness and consumption of complementary foods are associated with lower milk cortisol.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Masako Fujita, Katherine Wander, Tin Tran, Eleanor Brindle
Summary: This study investigates whether the buffering effect of maternal milk to provide folate to infants diminishes under prolonged nutritional and/or disease stress. The results suggest that mothers buffer milk folate even during a prolonged drought, but the extent of buffering may vary with infant age and maternal folate deficiency.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Katherine Wander, Masako Fujita, Siobhan M. Mattison, Margaret Duris, Megan Gauck, Tessa Hopt, Katherine Lacy, Angela Foligno, Rebecca Ulloa, Connor Dodge, Frida Mowo, Ireen Kiwelu, Blandina T. Mmbaga
Summary: The study found a tradeoff in milk immune activity, with the benefits of appropriate proinflammatory response also posing the hazard of misdirected proinflammatory activity. The in vitro proinflammatory responses of milk to Salmonella and E. coli were correlated and had different effects on the risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in infants.
EVOLUTION MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
Katherine Wander, Brenda N. Kitali, Febronia Shirima, Neema NG'Unda, Zawia Massawe, Beata Kavishe, Rose Uronu, Evaline Muro, Theresia Assenga, Ndetya Sawe, Irene Haule, Amin A. Uronu, Allutu Masokoto, Emmanuel Samky, Eline Ngomu, Hashimu Uronu, Irene Mushi, Jazila Feruzi, Salim Semvua, Iraseni Swai, Rune Philemon, Ireen Kiwelu, Blandina Mmbaga
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
Katherine Wander, Megan Gauck, Margaret Duris, Ireen Kiwelu, Blandina Theophil Mmbaga
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
Rachael Anyim, Shanita Li, Daniel Armstrong, Rita Spathis, Katherine Wander
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
Suhaib Abubakr Azam, Elidenya Pena, Risana Nizam Chowdhury, Katherine Wander, Ralph Garruto
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
Margaret Duris, Megan Gauck, Ireen Kiwelu, Frida Mowo, Blandina Mmbaga, Katherine Wander
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
Masako Fujita, Katherine Wander, Nerli Paredes Ruvalcaba, Amelia N. Odo
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
Megan Gauck, Katherine Lacy, Margaret Duris, Ireen Kiwelu, Blandina Theophil Mmbaga, Katherine Wander
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)