Publications by authors named "A F Douglas"
Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) is a group of bacteria that causes gastrointestinal illness and occasionally causes large foodborne outbreaks. It represents a major public health concern due to its ability to cause severe illness which can sometimes be fatal. This study was undertaken as part of a rapid investigation into a national foodborne outbreak of STEC O145.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This systematic review update synthesized recent evidence on the benefits and harms of breast cancer screening in women aged ≥ 40 years and aims to inform the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care's (CTFPHC) guideline update.
Methods: We searched Ovid MEDLINE® ALL, Embase Classic + Embase and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials to update our searches to July 8, 2023. Search results for observational studies were limited to publication dates from 2014 to capture more relevant studies.
Perils of predictive testing for unaffected people from motor neuron disease families with no identified causal gene.
Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener
December 2024
The ongoing effects of climate change have exacerbated two significant challenges to global populations: the transmission of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the food chain. Using the latest available scientific information this review explores how climate-related factors such as rainfall, floods, storms, hurricanes, cyclones, dust, temperature and humidity impact the spread of the foodborne pathogens , , , , , and . We explore the complex dynamics between environmental changes and the heightened risk of foodborne diseases, analysing the contribution of wildlife, insects and contaminated environments in the proliferation of AMR and climate change.
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- Motor neuron disease (MND), commonly known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), can be caused by genetic factors in some cases, primarily through autosomal dominant inheritance.
- The demand for genetic testing and counselling is increasing among individuals affected by MND, but there are currently no established guidelines for predictive genetic testing in this area.
- The paper discusses the genetic basis of MND, addresses its complex nature, and highlights the need for better understanding and support regarding the psychosocial impacts of genetic testing on patients and families.