Publications by authors named "Eric Beek"
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- Elaeophorosis is a parasitic disease caused by the filarial worm Elaeophora schneideri, affecting wild ungulates, particularly moose in North America, although more research is needed regarding its impact on moose health and mortality.
- A study conducted on 61 Shiras moose in Idaho from March 2020 to July 2022 revealed that 24% of adult moose were infected, all of which were from southeastern Idaho, with no infections found in northern Idaho or in juvenile moose.
- Histopathological analysis indicated microfilariae in brain tissue linked to ischemic injuries, while other affected tissues showed inflammation; signs such as cropped ears and abnormal behavior were observed in some infected
To evaluate scoring systems for chest radiographs, we determined interobserver agreement and relation to the lung function during the 1st week of life in ventilated preterm infants. Three independent observers examined chest radiographs by applying radiological scores according to Lischka, Yuksel, Greenough, Toce, and Giedion on postnatal days 2 and 7. Kappa statistics was used to assess the interobserver agreement.
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