Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hamza Ejaz, Hari McGrath, Brian L. H. Wong, Andrew Guise, Tom Vercauteren, Jonathan Shapey
Summary: Medical students globally support the incorporation of artificial intelligence teaching into their curriculum, but few have received such education. They have knowledge on the applications of artificial intelligence in clinical medicine and are interested in learning about clinical applications, algorithm development, coding, and algorithm appraisal. Hackathon-style projects and multidisciplinary education involving computer science students were suggested for incorporation into the curriculum.
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Youmna A. Sherif, Monalisa A. Hassan, Megan Thuy Vu, Todd K. Rosengart, Rachel W. Davis
Summary: Investing in healthcare infrastructure in resource-limited settings is crucial for reducing global disease burden, and medical students are enthusiastic about supporting these efforts. Academic institutions are developing training programs to equip graduate medical trainees with the necessary skills for global health work.
Review
Microbiology
Nafeesa Yasmeen, Abdul Jabbar, Taif Shah, Liang-xing Fang, Bilal Aslam, Iqra Naseeb, Faiqa Shakeel, Hafiz Ishfaq Ahmad, Zulqarnain Baloch, Yahong Liu
Summary: The emergence and re-emergence of zoonotic diseases pose a significant impact on human health, especially for those in impoverished areas with close contact with animals. One Health, a multidisciplinary concept aimed at improving human, animal, and environmental health, has not been widely accepted in developing countries. This review focuses on the most common zoonotic diseases in Pakistan and highlights the importance of One Health in managing these diseases. Interdisciplinary research efforts are needed to implement and sustain effective control measures in animal, human, and environmental health.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucy Greenwald, Olivia Blanchard, Colleen Hayden, Perry Sheffield
Summary: As medical schools revamp their curricula, they need to integrate climate change education to prepare future physicians. However, climate and health education has not been fully institutionalized. This study examines the content at one medical school undergoing curriculum changes and highlights the need for a shared vision, professional development, and climate-specific resources.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
David H. Yang, Marissa Justen, Dana Lee, Heeryoung Kim, Dowin Boatright, Miraj Desai, Gunjan Tiyyagura
Summary: Asian American medical students have experienced anti-Asian racism in the medical school learning environment, feeling invisible and ignored. Addressing these unique challenges related to anti-Asian racism is necessary to promote a more inclusive medical school learning environment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lynelle R. Johnson, Steven E. Epstein, Jonathan D. Dear, Barbara A. Byrne
Summary: Tularemia, caused by the highly infectious pathogen Francisella tularensis, is a rare zoonotic disease. This case describes a 4-year-old neutered Australian shepherd with Tularemia lymphadenitis. The dog was treated and contact tracing and treatment were carried out for individuals exposed to the disease. This case highlights the importance of animals as sentinels for human health threats and the coordination of human and veterinary care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Larry J. Suva, Alexis Cooper, Ashlee E. Watts, Frank H. Ebetino, Joanna Price, Dana Gaddy
Summary: Bisphosphonates have been widely used in human medicine for treating conditions such as osteoporosis and rare bone diseases, but their therapeutic efficacy in veterinary medicine is limited. Despite this, they are commonly used in small animal practice for conditions like hyperparathyroidism and in palliative care for bone tumors in dogs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rohini Roopnarine, Ellen Boeren, Julie-Anne Regan
Summary: This study investigated how medical, veterinary, and dual degree Master of Public Health students perceive the concept of One Health. Findings suggest that MD and DVM students have gaps in understanding the relevance of One Health, while dual degree students may be more aware of its interdisciplinary importance in professional practice.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Giulia Civitelli, Gianfranco Tarsitani, Veronica Censi, Alessandro Rinaldi, Maurizio Marceca
Summary: Global health education has been spreading in Italy since the early 21st century, with an increase in the number of courses across medical schools nationwide. However, elective courses not being mandatory poses a key challenge, highlighting the need for more academic commitment to include global health in mandatory curricula.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Review
Entomology
Fatima Zohra Hamlili, Jean Michel Berenger, Philippe Parola
Summary: This paper summarizes all the research on bed bugs, including their associated pathogens. Bed bugs are blood-sucking insects that affect the health and economy of humans and animals.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Julie Adamchick, Maria Sol Perez Aguirreburualde, Andres M. Perez, Mary Katherine O'Brien
Summary: In scientific research, eliciting judgment from non-academic experts can enhance the quality and impact of studies, but the quality may be impacted by practical constraints. This paper presents a case study of expert elicitation embedded within a veterinary training course, demonstrating how to overcome these constraints and achieve positive outcomes through mutual respect and diversified collaboration.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Constantin Cerbu, Melanie Kah, Jason C. White, Carlos E. Astete, Cristina M. Sabliov
Summary: Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs), including polymeric, biodegradable ENPs (pbENPs), have been developed for veterinary applications, but the fate of these ENPs is poorly understood, as their biotransformation greatly affects their impact on health and the environment.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Amara H. Estrada, Juan Samper, Candice Stefanou, Amy Blue
Summary: Education and training in professional programs play a crucial role in shaping problem-solving skills throughout one's career. However, the importance of collaborations among different professions in solving health-related issues is often overlooked. Inter-professional education (IPE) programs have the potential to enhance collaboration and translation science efforts in various fields, including the health sciences. Our study surveyed veterinary schools to assess the status of IPE in their curricula, revealing common barriers such as faculty shortages and scheduling challenges.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jayoung Park, Jongnam Hwang, Yeji Lim, Jongho Heo, Woong-Han Kim
Summary: Medical students' interest in global health is associated with taking global health classes in school, emphasizing the importance of early and sustained exposure to global health topics in medical education to foster interest. Individuals in graduate entry programs are more likely to be interested in global health.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Biology
Yu Qiu, Javier Guitian, Joanne P. P. Webster, Imadidden Musallam, Najmul Haider, Julian A. A. Drewe, Junxia Song
Summary: Zoonotic diseases originating from domestic animals pose a significant risk to human health and livelihoods. Effective surveillance of these diseases at the animal level is crucial to assessing the disease burden and risk, as well as providing early warning to prevent epidemics in both animals and humans. A multi-criteria qualitative approach was used to prioritize and characterize these diseases, and 32 zoonoses were identified as important for surveillance in domestic animals to prevent human infections at a global scale.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Amanda M. Berrian, Michael Wilkes, Kirsten Gilardi, Woutrina Smith, Patricia A. Conrad, Paulina Zielinska Crook, James Cullor, Thierry Nyatanyi, Martin H. Smith, Rudovick Kazwala, Jonna A. K. Mazet
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nguyen Quynh Huong, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, Nguyen Van Long, Bach Duc Luu, Alice Latinne, Mathieu Pruvot, Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Le Tin Vinh Quang, Vo Van Hung, Nguyen Thi Lan, Nguyen Thi Hoa, Phan Quang Minh, Nguyen Thi Diep, Nguyen Tung, Van Dang Ky, Scott Roberton, Hoang Bich Thuy, Martin Gilbert, Leanne Wicker, Jonna A. K. Mazet, Christine Kreuder Johnson, Tracey Goldstein, Alex Tremeau-Bravard, Victoria Ontiveros, Damien O. Joly, Chris Walzer, Amanda E. Fine, Sarah H. Olson
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
W. John Kress, Jonna A. K. Mazet, Paul D. N. Hebert
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kathleen Ann Burek Huntington, Verena Ann Gill, Amanda M. Berrian, Tracey Goldstein, Pam Tuomi, Barbara A. Byrne, Kristin Worman, Jonna Mazet
Summary: Most sea otters in Alaska die from Strep syndrome, with subadults being the highest risk group and otters from the Kachemak Bay region having a higher likelihood of death. Other causes of death include neurologic diseases, trauma, and various diseases. Different disease patterns are seen in sea otters in Alaska compared to other regions.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zoe L. Grange, Tracey Goldstein, Christine K. Johnson, Simon Anthony, Kirsten Gilardi, Peter Daszak, Kevin J. Olival, Tammie O'Rourke, Suzan Murray, Sarah H. Olson, Eri Togami, Gema Vidal, Expert Panel, Jonna A. K. Mazet
Summary: This study used expert opinions and scientific evidence to identify risk factors contributing to zoonotic virus spillover and spread, developing a framework and interactive tool to assess the potential risk of wildlife-origin viruses.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nistara Randhawa, Hugo Mailhot, Duncan Temple Lang, Beatriz Martinez-Lopez, Kirsten Gilardi, Jonna A. K. Mazet
Summary: Innovative modeling tools using fine-scale satellite data on urban areas were utilized to simulate the spread of the 2009 pandemic influenza in Rwanda, determining the impact of vaccination regimens on outbreak spread. Results showed effectiveness in preventing outbreaks by targeting mitigation efforts at points of outbreak origin, highlighting the value of this modeling approach for real-time disease planning and control purposes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nistara Randhawa, Hugo Mailhot, Duncan Temple Lang, Beatriz Martinez-Lopez, Kirsten Gilardi, Jonna A. K. Mazet
Summary: The paper has been updated with an amendment, which can be accessed through a link at the top of the page.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Harris A. Lewin, Stephen Richards, Erez Lieberman Aiden, Miguel L. Allende, John M. Archibald, Miklos Balint, Katharine B. Barker, Bridget Baumgartner, Katherine Belov, Giorgio Bertorelle, Mark L. Blaxter, Jing Cai, Nicolette D. Caperello, Keith Carlson, Juan Carlos Castilla-Rubio, Shu-Miaw Chaw, Lei Chen, Anna K. Childers, Jonathan A. Coddington, Dalia A. Conde, Montserrat Corominas, Keith A. Crandall, Andrew J. Crawford, Federica DiPalma, Richard Durbin, ThankGod E. Ebenezer, Scott V. Edwards, Olivier Fedrigo, Paul Flicek, Giulio Formenti, Richard A. Gibbs, M. Thomas P. Gilbert, Melissa M. Goldstein, Jennifer Marshall Graves, Henry T. Greely, Igor V. Grigoriev, Kevin J. Hackett, Neil Hall, David Haussler, Kristofer M. Helgen, Carolyn J. Hogg, Sachiko Isobe, Kjetill Sigurd Jakobsen, Axel Janke, Erich D. Jarvis, Warren E. Johnson, Steven J. M. Jones, Elinor K. Karlsson, Paul J. Kersey, Jin-Hyoung Kim, W. John Kress, Shigehiro Kuraku, Mara K. N. Lawniczak, James H. Leebens-Mack, Xueyan Li, Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Xin Liu, Jose V. Lopez, Tomas Marques-Bonet, Sophie Mazard, Jonna A. K. Mazet, Camila J. Mazzoni, Eugene W. Myers, Rachel J. O'Neill, Sadye Paez, Hyun Park, Gene E. Robinson, Cristina Roquet, Oliver A. Ryder, Jamal S. M. Sabir, H. Bradley Shaffer, Timothy M. Shank, Jacob S. Sherkow, Pamela S. Soltis, Boping Tang, Leho Tedersoo, Marcela Uliano-Silva, Kun Wang, Xiaofeng Wei, Regina Wetzer, Julia L. Wilson, Xun Xu, Huanming Yang, Anne D. Yoder, Guojie Zhang
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Deborah Delaune, Vibol Hul, Erik A. Karlsson, Alexandre Hassanin, Tey Putita Ou, Artem Baidaliuk, Fabiana Gambaro, Matthieu Prot, Vuong Tan Tu, Sokha Chea, Lucy Keatts, Jonna Mazet, Christine K. Johnson, Philippe Buchy, Philippe Dussart, Tracey Goldstein, Etienne Simon-Loriere, Veasna Duong
Summary: The study identified SARS-CoV-2 related coronaviruses in bats sampled in Cambodia, indicating a wider geographic distribution than previously reported. The findings suggest that Southeast Asia may be a key area to consider for future coronavirus surveillance.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Tierra Smiley Evans, Linda J. Lowenstine, Benard Ssebide, Peter A. Barry, Jean Felix Kinani, Fred Nizeyimana, Jean Bosco Noheli, Ricky Okello, Antoine Mudakikwa, Michael R. Cranfield, Jonna A. K. Mazet, Christine K. Johnson, Kirsten Gilardi
Summary: A study found no evidence of human herpesviruses infecting free-ranging mountain gorillas, but discovered gorilla-specific homologs with similar characteristics to human herpesviruses, which is significant for understanding the transmission and pathology of herpesviruses in gorilla populations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
P. S. Pandit, S. J. Anthony, T. Goldstein, K. J. Olival, M. M. Doyle, N. R. Gardner, B. Bird, W. A. Smith, D. Wolking, K. Gilardi, C. Monagin, T. Kelly, M. Uhart, J. H. Epstein, C. Machalaba, M. K. Rostal, P. Dawson, E. Hagan, A. Sullivan, H. Li, A. A. Chmura, A. Latinne, C. Lange, T. O'Rourke, S. H. Olson, L. Keatts, A. P. Mendoza, A. Perez, C. Dejuste de Paula, D. Zimmerman, M. Valitutto, M. LeBreton, D. McIver, A. Islam, V Duong, M. Mouiche, Z. Shi, P. Mulembakani, C. Kumakamba, M. Ali, N. Kebede, U. Tamoufe, S. Bel-Nono, A. Camara, J. Pamungkas, K. Coulibaly, E. Abu-Basha, J. Kamau, S. Silithammavong, J. Desmond, T. Hughes, E. Shiilegdamba, O. Aung, D. Karmacharya, J. Nziza, D. Ndiaye, A. Gbakima, Z. Sijali, S. Wacharapluesadee, E. Alandia Robles, B. Ssebide, G. Suzan, L. F. Aguirre, M. R. Solorio, T. N. Dhole, N. T. T. Nga, P. L. Hitchens, D. O. Joly, K. Saylors, A. Fine, S. Murray, W. Karesh, P. Daszak, J. A. K. Mazet, C. K. Johnson
Summary: A network based on known virus-host associations can be used to predict the potential host range and spillover risk of novel viruses, including their potential to infect humans. By studying known virus-host associations, we can identify knowledge gaps in host range and potential pathways for human infection of newly discovered wildlife viruses. Models can be used to predict virus-host networks and prioritize surveillance targets to identify host ranges for newly discovered viruses.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephanie Martinez, Ava Sullivan, Emily Hagan, Jonathan Goley, Jonathan H. Epstein, Kevin J. Olival, Karen Saylors, Jason Euren, James Bangura, Sijali Zikankuba, Mohamed Moctar Mouliom Mouiche, Alpha Oumar Camara, James Desmond, Ariful Islam, Tom Hughes, Supaporn Wacharplusadee, Veasna Duong, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, Brian Bird, Tracey Goldstein, David Wolking, Christine K. Johnson, Jonna A. K. Mazet, Sarah H. Olson, Amanda E. Fine, Marc Valitutto, William B. Karesh, Peter Daszak, Leilani Francisco
GLOBAL HEALTH-SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jane K. Fieldhouse, Nistara Randhawa, Elizabeth Fair, Brian Bird, Woutrina Smith, Jonna A. K. Mazet
Summary: This study conducted a scoping review of outbreak reports and literature to evaluate how timeliness data are being conveyed for multisectoral outbreaks and made recommendations on how One Health metrics can be used to improve response success. The results showed that only a few milestones were widely reported, and the time between milestones was shorter in outbreaks involving predictive and preventive events. Tracking progress in timeliness during outbreaks can help prevent them from becoming epidemics or pandemics.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ariunbaatar Barkhasbaatar, Martin Gilbert, Amanda E. Fine, Enkhtuvshin Shiilegdamba, Batchuluun Damdinjav, Bayarbaatar Buuveibaatar, Bodisaikhan Khishgee, Christine K. Johnson, Connie Y. H. Leung, Ulaankhuu Ankhanbaatar, Dulam Purevtseren, James M. Tuttle, Jonna A. K. Mazet, Joseph S. Malik Peiris, Losolmaa Jambal, Munkhduuren Shatar, Tuvshintugs Sukhbaatar, Sarah H. Olson
Summary: This study collected a total of 10,222 fecal samples from wild birds in Mongolia between 2009-2013 and 2016-2018, and identified 175 low-pathogenicity avian influenza viruses of 29 subtype combinations. During these time periods, the viruses were more frequently detected in the fall season (August to October) compared with the early summer (April to July). The study demonstrates the use of a cost-effective fecal sampling approach for monitoring avian influenza in wild bird populations and contributes to our understanding of the prevalence and ecology of these viruses in Mongolia, a country with a globally important habitat for large concentrations of migratory water birds.
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Catherine Machalaba, Jill Raufman, Assaf Anyamba, Amanda M. Berrian, Franck C. J. Berthe, Gregory C. Gray, Olga Jonas, William B. Karesh, Michelle H. Larsen, Ramanan Laxminarayan, Lawrence C. Madoff, Keith Martin, Jonna A. K. Mazet, Elizabeth Mumford, Tina Parker, Lilian Pintea, Melinda K. Rostal, Rafael Ruiz de Castaneda, Neil M. Vora, Chadia Wannous, Louis M. Weiss
Summary: This study highlights the importance of One Health approach in addressing complex health threats and emphasizes the need for collaboration among sectors to reduce risks on health and wellbeing. It provides recommendations for improving resource sharing, information flow, partnerships, and public outreach to empower health. The study encourages medical and global health professionals to explore the benefits of One Health in their work at local and global levels.
ANNALS OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)