Publications by authors named "E L Jenkins"

Pouchitis is a common complication after ileal-pouch anal anastomosis in patients with medically refractory ulcerative colitis. There has been a lack of high-level evidence focusing on the safety and efficacy outcomes of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). We aim to evaluate outcomes and complications of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for chronic pouchitis.

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Background: Prior research has shown that African American men and women are more likely to receive lower quality healthcare compared to their white counterparts, which is exacerbated in jail and prison healthcare systems.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore barriers and facilitators to quality healthcare among African American men and women released from Illinois State Prisons or Cook County Jail by examining their opinions and experiences with overall healthcare and cancer screening during and after incarceration.

Design: Four focus groups (n = 25 "co-researchers") were conducted to understand how formerly incarcerated African American men and women perceive and describe their experience of accessing, understanding, and utilizing healthcare during and after incarceration.

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Introduction: The increased burden of climate-sensitive infectious diseases (CSIDs) within the circumpolar region, one of the many impacts of climate change, is impacting human, animal and ecosystem health. An integrated One Health approach to surveillance of CSIDs has been promoted by the scientific community as a prerequisite to enhance preparedness and response. Up to now, little is known about how the One Health approach has been implemented in surveillance systems for CSIDs in the Arctic and surrounding regions.

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  • Research shows that mammary gland aging can happen in cycles influenced by maternal ancestry, rather than just gradually over time.
  • In these cycles, mouse mammary glands at 11 and 19 months show similarities related to cancer, while younger glands (3 and 14 months) do not, potentially explaining why breast cancer peaks around these ages.
  • The study suggests that if harmful mutations in cells are avoided during the more vulnerable aging phases, rejuvenation might help delay cancer and could lead to longer lifespans in mice.
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  • Jamestown Canyon virus has a high prevalence in free-ranging caribou across North America.!* -
  • Experimental exposure in reindeer showed presence of antibodies and virus RNA without causing illness or significant tissue damage.!* -
  • Caribou and reindeer might contribute to the spread of diseases transmitted by vectors in Arctic areas.!*
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