Review
Veterinary Sciences
Na Lu, Ya-Ling Niu, Yang Song, Dan-Dan Zhang, Jing Jiang, Jiaqi Wei, Hong-Li Geng, Hongwei Cao
Summary: Based on a systematic literature review, we found that the combined positive rate of bovine paratuberculosis in China is 6.95%, and identified several factors associated with the occurrence of the disease, including sampling year, sampling season, detection method, age, gender, geographic region, and rearing method.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Joao Paulo de Lacerda Roberto, Clecio Henrique Limeira, Nathanael Natercio da Costa Barnabe, Rafael Rodrigues Soares, Maria Luana Cristiny Rodrigues Silva, Alberio Antonio de Barros Gomes, Severino Silvano dos Santos Higino, Sergio Santos de Azevedo, Clebert Jose Alves
Summary: Paratuberculosis is an incurable infectious disease affecting various species, including goats, caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. The study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and diagnostic tests for detecting MAP antibodies and DNA in goat milk, revealing significant variability in infection rates and detection methods.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Temitope C. Ekundayo, Ibilola F. Itiolu, Oluwatosin A. Ijabadeniyi
Summary: This study aimed to assess the occurrence of pathogenic Arcobacter species in 2945 milk samples and found that the global prevalence of Arcobacter genus in milk was 12%, with Arcobacter butzleri being the most prevalent. The prevalence of Arcobacter in milk was 13%, 10%, and 9% in Europe, South America, and Asia, respectively.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Shenhao Dai, Camille Lemaire, Celine Piscicelli, Dominic Perennou
Summary: Lateropulsion, a deficit of active body orientation in stroke patients, is a significant concern in rehabilitation. This study aimed to bridge the gap in epidemiological knowledge by analyzing 22 studies. The findings revealed a high prevalence of lateropulsion, especially in individuals with infratentorial stroke, highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Filip Borgen Andersen, Merjem Emma Torlo Djugum, Victoria Steen Sjastad, Stale Pallesen
Summary: This study is the first meta-analysis and systematic review on the prevalence of workaholism. The results show that studies with representative samples report lower prevalence rates than those with non-representative samples, and studies using the Dutch Work Addiction Scale report higher prevalence rates than those using the Bergen Work Addiction Scale.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Ambrozej, Karolina Dumycz, Piotr Dziechciarz, Marek Ruszczynski
Summary: The supplementation of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) in children's formula has shown potential immunological and antimicrobial effects, as well as safety for growth and development. However, further research is needed to confirm its promising effects on cognitive development.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Michael H. Le, Yee Hui Yeo, Xiaohe Li, Jie Li, Biyao Zou, Yuankai Wu, Qing Ye, Daniel Q. Huang, Changqing Zhao, Jie Zhang, Chenxi Liu, Na Chang, Feng Xing, Shiping Yan, Zi Hui Wan, Natasha Sook Yee Tang, Maeda Mayumi, Xinting Liu, Chuanli Liu, Fajuan Rui, Hongli Yang, Yao Yang, Ruichun Jin, Richard H. X. Le, Yayun Xu, David M. Le, Scott Barnett, Christopher Donald Stave, Ramsey Cheung, Qiang Zhu, Mindie H. Nguyen
Summary: This study aimed to determine the global and regional prevalence trends of NAFLD. The results showed that the overall prevalence of NAFLD is increasing, despite regional variations. South America and North America have the highest prevalence rates. The study suggests that policy makers should increase awareness of NAFLD and promote healthy lifestyle environments to reverse this trend.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ana Rabaza, Martin Fraga, Luis Gustavo Corbellini, Katy M. E. Turner, Franklin Riet-Correa, Mark C. Eisler
Summary: This study investigated the global herd-level prevalence of C. burnetii in bovine bulk-tank milk samples using PCR-based analysis. The results showed a high molecular prevalence of C. burnetii in both European and non-European countries, indicating widespread circulation of this agent in bovine dairy farms worldwide. Meta-regression analysis identified herd size as the most relevant moderator influencing the likelihood of a BTM sample testing positive for C. burnetii.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Wei Liu, Ruyi Liang, Rixin Zhang, Bin Wang, Shuting Cao, Xing Wang, Jixuan Ma, Dongming Wang, Weihong Chen
Summary: This study investigated the global prevalence trend and regional differences of coal worker's pneumoconiosis (CWP) and found that the global prevalence of CWP has been declining over the past 60 years, with a rebound in the 1990s. Europe, China, and the USA have had the highest prevalence of CWP in the past 30 years. The prevalence in developing countries is higher than that in developed countries. Factors such as longer work duration, older age, and working in underground coal mines are associated with a higher prevalence of CWP. The prevention and treatment of CWP should be focused on in developing countries.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kirill Bykov, Inna A. Zrazhevskaya, Elvira O. Topka, Valery N. Peshkin, Alexander P. Dobrovolsky, Ruslan N. Isaev, Andrey M. Orlov
Summary: The prevalence of burnout among psychiatrists is high, and future research should focus on developing intervention strategies, finding consensus, and evaluating predictors of burnout.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mansoureh Taghizadeh, Amene Nematollahi, Moein Bashiry, Fardin Javanmardi, Malihe Mousavi, Hedayat Hosseini
Summary: Contamination of dairy products by Campylobacter species is primarily caused by fecal contamination and incomplete pasteurization. A meta-analysis of studies conducted between January 2000 and May 2021 showed a pooled prevalence of 4% (95% CI 3-6%) for Campylobacter spp. in milk, with significant heterogeneity. Subgroup analysis revealed a conclusive result regarding the prevalence of Campylobacter in Asia and Europe. Heat treatment of milk is recommended to effectively avoid health risks associated with Campylobacter contamination.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elisa Sconfienza, Martina Tetti, Vittorio Forestiero, Franco Veglio, Paolo Mulatero, Silvia Monticone
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of autonomous/possible autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS), primary aldosteronism (PA), pheochromocytoma (PHEO), and Cushing syndrome (CS) in patients with adrenal incidentaloma (AI). The overall prevalence of functioning AIs was 27.5%, with ACS/possible ACS being the most frequent hormonal alteration (prevalence of 11.7%) and PA occurring in 4.4% of the patients. Asian patients had a higher prevalence of PA, while ACS/possible ACS had a lower prevalence in Asian countries. The prevalence of ACS/possible ACS was influenced by the proportion of female patients, while the prevalence of PA was positively associated with hypertension and the publication year. The prevalence of PHEO and CS were 3.8% and 3.1% respectively. Rating: 9/10.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Stale Pallesen, Bjorn Bjorvatn, Siri Waage, Anette Harris, Dominic Sagoe
Summary: The overall prevalence of shift work disorder (SWD) was found to be 26.5% in the 29 studies analyzed. Diagnostic criteria and sample size were inversely related to SWD prevalence, indicating that these factors can influence the prevalence rate.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Lieke Jakel, Anna M. De Kort, Catharina J. M. Klijn, Floris H. B. M. Schreuder, Marcel M. Verbeek
Summary: Reported prevalence estimates of sporadic cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) vary widely, with differences observed in AD patients and the general population. The study found that CAA prevalence based on pathology is higher than that based on presence of strictly lobar cerebral microbleeds. Both methods yield similar estimated prevalences in cognitively normal elderly, patients with intracerebral hemorrhage, and patients with lobar intracerebral hemorrhage. However, large heterogeneity among neuropathology and MRI protocols calls for standardized assessment and reporting of CAA.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Frida Toft-Nielsen, Frida Emanuelsson, Marianne Benn
Summary: The prevalence of FH varies across different ethnicities, ranging from 0.25% (1:400) to 0.52% (1:192), with the highest rates seen among black and brown populations and the lowest among Asians. These differences suggest that targeted screening among subpopulations may increase case identification and prevention opportunities.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Simon John More, Vasileios Bampidis, Diane Benford, Claude Bragard, Thorhallur Ingi Halldorsson, Antonio F. Hernandez-Jerez, Susanne Hougaard Bennekou, Kostas Koutsoumanis, Claude Lambre, Kyriaki Machera, Ewen Mullins, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Josef R. Schlatter, Dieter Schrenk, Dominique Turck, Maged Younes, Polly Boon, Gordon A. A. Ferns, Oliver Lindtner, Erik Smolders, Martin Wilks, Maria Bastaki, Agnes de Sesmaisons-Lecarre, Lucien Ferreira, Luna Greco, George E. N. Kass, Francesca Riolo, Jean-Charles Leblanc
Summary: Copper is an essential micronutrient used in farming pest management, but excessive exposure can have adverse health effects. This Scientific Opinion resolves the divergent existing Health-Based Guidance Values (HBGVs) for copper using a harmonized approach. Hepatic copper retention is identified as an early marker for potential adverse effects, and a daily intake of 5 mg/day is determined to not cause retention. Dietary exposure to copper does not exceed the HBGV in most population groups, except for infants and toddlers who are exposed to copper through formula.
Article
Microbiology
Beate Conrady, Sten Mortensen, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Hans Houe, Francisco Fernando Calvo-Artavia, Johanne Ellis-Iversen, Anette Boklund
Summary: In order to enhance livestock disease emergency preparedness in Denmark, 15 different strategies to mitigate foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were examined. The study found that implementing additional mitigation strategies on top of basic control strategies did not provide significant benefits. The results emphasize the importance of basic mitigation strategies in FMD control in Denmark.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. Sandoe, H. O. Hansen, E. A. M. Bokkers, P. S. Enemark, B. Forkman, M. J. Haskell, F. Lundmark Hedman, H. Houe, R. Mandel, S. S. Nielsen, E. M. de Olde, C. Palmer, C. S. Vogeler, T. Christensen
Summary: This paper examines animal welfare provisions in dairy cattle production across five EU countries and finds that Denmark and Sweden have the highest level of welfare provisions, followed by the United Kingdom. Germany and the Netherlands have lower levels of documented welfare provisions. The study also highlights differences in the elements of welfare focused on and the effect of national legislation or industry standards on welfare.
Article
Pathology
Karen Pankoke, Soren S. Nielsen, Benjamin M. Jorgensen, Henrik E. Jensen, Kristiane Barington
Summary: This study evaluated the expression of CD31-positive blood vessels and alpha-SMA-positive myofibroblasts in granulation tissue as markers for porcine wound age estimation in veterinary forensic investigations. The results showed that a combination of three parameters (mean blood vessel counts and alpha-SMA expression) could approximately determine the age of the wounds. However, in some forensic cases, the application of these markers did not match with the expression pattern observed in experimental wounds.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ana Herrero Fresno, Anna Luiza Farias Alencar, Gang Liu, Mathilde Weinreich Wridt, Freja Bylling Andersen, Hanne Skovsgaard Pedersen, Henrik Laessoe Martin, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Soren Aabo, John Elmerdahl Olsen, Annette Nygaard Jensen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of feeding milk fermented with a combination of four probiotic bacterial strains on reducing the occurrence of calf-diarrhoea. The results showed that this feeding approach did not significantly reduce the prevalence of diarrhoea but had a detrimental effect on daily-weight-gain.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Dominique Bicout, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin-Bastuji, Jose Louis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar Smith, Mette Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Arvo Viltrop, Christoph Winckler, Isabelle Arzul, Shetty Dharmaveer, Niels Jorgen Olesen, Morten Schiott, Hilde Sindre, David Stone, Niccolo Vendramin, Mariana Aires, Inmaculada Aznar Asensio, Sotiria-Eleni Antoniou, Fulvio Barizzone, Sofie Dhollander, Marzia Gnocchi, Anna Eleonora Karagianni, Linnea Lindgren Kero, Irene Pilar Munoz Guajardo, Alessia Rusina, Helen Roberts
Summary: Based on extensive literature review, vector or reservoir species of five fish diseases listed in the Animal Health Law were identified for possible updating of Regulation (EU) 2018/1882. The classification of a species as a vector or reservoir depended on diagnostic test results and the transmission of pathogens to susceptible species. The risk of pathogen spread exists for vector species, while reservoir species can also potentially transmit the disease.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Dominique EFSA Panel Animal Health Welfare AHAW, Julio Alvarez, Dominique Bicout, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin-Bastuji, Jose Louis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar Smith, Mette Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Arvo Viltrop, Christoph Winckler, Isabelle Arzul, Shetty Dharmaveer, Niels Jorgen Olesen, Morten Schiott, Hilde Sindre, David Stone, Niccolo Vendramin, Selam Alemu, Sotiria-Eleni Antoniou, Inma Aznar, Fulvio Barizzone, Sofie Dhollander, Marzia Gnocchi, Anna Eleonora Karagianni, Linnea Lindgren Kero, Irene Pilar Munoz Guajardo, Helen Roberts
Summary: Vector or reservoir species for three crustacean diseases were identified based on an extensive literature review to possibly update a regulation. The classification depended on evidence of the pathogens found in crustacean species and the transmission from one species to another. While the risk of spread by vectors was not quantified, it was proven that infected vector species can transmit the pathogens. Conditions that may prevent transmission by vectors during transport were identified. WSSV, TSV, and YHV are likely to remain infective under any possible transport condition, suggesting that vector or reservoir species may transmit them.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Dominique Bicout, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin-Bastuji, Jose Louis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar Smith, Mette Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Helen Roberts, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Arvo Viltrop, Christoph Winckler, Isabelle Arzul, Shetty Dharmaveer, Niels Jorgen Olesen, Morten Schiott, Hilde Sindre, David Stone, Niccolo Vendramin, Sotiria-Eleni Antoniou, Sofie Dhollander, Anna Eleonora Karagianni, Linnea Lindgren Kero, Marzia Gnocchi, Inma Aznar, Fulvio Barizzone, Irene Pilar Munoz Guajardo, Helen Roberts
Summary: Vector or reservoir species of five mollusc diseases listed in the Animal Health Law were identified based on evidence generated through an extensive literature review, with different levels of certainty depending on the diagnostic tests used. The risk of spread of the pathogens by vector or reservoir species exists, as transmission from infected vector species to susceptible species was proven. The presence of an intermediate host is necessary for the transmission of M. refringens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Dominique Joseph Bicout, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin-Bastuji, Jose Luis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar, Mette Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Helen Clare Roberts, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Christoph Winckler, Eleonora Bastino, Alessio Bortolami, Claire Guinat, Timm Harder, Arjan Stegeman, Calogero Terregino, Inmaculada Aznar Asensio, Lina Mur, Alessandro Broglia, Francesca Baldinelli, Arvo Viltrop
Summary: Vaccines tailored to diverse poultry species and production types are important in controlling highly pathogenic avian influenza. Planning vaccination requires selecting the most adequate vaccine type and vaccination scheme. Monitoring vaccine efficacy and complementing other preventive efforts are necessary.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Soren Saxmose EFSA Panel Anim Hlth Welf AHAW, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin-bastuji, Jose Luis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar, Mette S. Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Helen Clare Roberts, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Arvo Viltrop, Christoph Winckler, James Bron, Niels Jorgen Olesen, Hilde Sindre, David Stone, Niccolo Vendramin, Sotiria Eleni Antoniou, Inma Aznar, Alexandra Papanikolaou, Anna Eleonora Karagianni, Dominique Joseph Bicout
Summary: Bacterial kidney disease (BKD) has been assessed for eligibility to be listed for Union intervention according to the criteria of the Animal Health Law. While it meets the eligibility criteria, it does not meet some of the criteria for disease prevention and control categorization.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin-Bastuji, Jose Luis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar, Mette S. Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Helen Clare Roberts, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Arvo Viltrop, Christoph Winckler, James Bron, Niels Jorgen Olesen, Hilde Sindre, David Stone, Niccolo Vendramin, Sotiria Eleni Antoniou, Anna Eleonora Karagianni, Alessandro Broglia, Alexandra Papanikolaou, Dominique Joseph Bicout
Summary: The assessment of Spring Viraemia of Carp (SVC) according to the Animal Health Law criteria showed uncertain probabilities for its eligibility to be listed for Union intervention and its categorisation related to disease prevention and control. The assessment also provided criteria for listing animal species related to SVC.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio EFSA Panel Animal Health Welfare AHAW, Julio Alvarez, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin-Bastuji, Jose Luis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortazar, Mette S. Herskin, Virginie Michel, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Helen Clare Roberts, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Arvo Viltrop, Christoph Winckler, James Bron, Niels Jorgen Olesen, Hilde Sindre, David Stone, Niccolo Vendramin, Sotiria Eleni Antoniou, Anna Eleonora Karagianni, Lisa Kohnle, Alexandra Papanikolaou, Dominique Joseph Bicout
Summary: The assessment based on the Animal Health Law criteria shows that it is uncertain whether infection with G. salaris can be considered eligible for Union intervention. However, the AHAW Panel concluded that the infection does not meet the criteria for categorisation in Section 1 and 3, and the criteria in Sections 2, 4, and 5 are uncertain. The animal species for infection with G. salaris according to Article 8 criteria are provided.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jorgen Steen Agerholm, Maria Dahl, Mette Herskin, Soren Saxmose Nielsen
Summary: This study evaluated the reliability of fetal parameters for forensic age assessment of late-term Holstein fetuses. The results showed that both fetal body weight and tooth eruption time are not reliable parameters for determining whether a fetus has passed the G90 threshold.
ACTA VETERINARIA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Sophie Amalie Blirup-Plum, Henrik Elvang Jensen, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Karen Pankoke, Mette Sif Hansen, Ken Steen Pedersen, Esben Ostergaard Eriksen, Jens Peter Nielsen, John Elmerdahl Olsen, Egle Kudirkiene, Lars Erik Larsen, Nicole Bakkegard Goecke, Kristiane Barington
Summary: This study investigated the associations between pathological manifestations and pathogens in pigs with and without post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD). The results showed that most of the pigs had gastric lesions, but gastric ulcers were less common in PWD pigs compared to pigs without PWD. Abnormal content in the colon was associated with PWD. No apparent associations were found between lesions and the various pathogens or a combination of these.
ACTA VETERINARIA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Ida Sofie Thuesen, Helena Mejer, Jorgen Steen Agerholm, Stine Thorso Nielsen, Pikka Jokelainen, Stig Milan Thamsborg, Peter Sandoe
Summary: This study aimed to assess the factors associated with the health condition of domestic cats. The study found that season, age, and gender were associated with low body condition score (BCS). In addition, cats with ear mite infection and gastrointestinal problems were also more likely to have low BCS.
ACTA VETERINARIA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
