Publications by authors named "E Madison Jenkins"

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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  • * From 2018 to 2021, ticks were collected and analyzed for the presence of B. odocoilei, revealing a 12% overall prevalence in I. scapularis across central and eastern Canada, with higher rates in specific years.
  • * The study highlights the stable establishment of B. odocoilei in tick populations and emphasizes the need for ongoing surveillance to better understand and manage disease transmission.
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Introduction: Ancillary testing on cytopathology and other small biopsy specimens is crucial for diagnosis and provides critical information to clinicians. Testing is dependent on preanalytic factors and would benefit from standardization of specimen collection protocols across laboratories. To assess institutional practices and areas of need for evidence-based standards, we surveyed current practices across cytopathology laboratories.

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