Publications by authors named "F E Kaiser"
Since early 2022 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus infections have been reported in wild aquatic birds and poultry throughout the United States (US) with spillover into several mammalian species. In March 2024, HPAIV H5N1 clade 2.3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe emergence of the Omicron lineage represented a major genetic drift in SARS-CoV-2 evolution. This was associated with phenotypic changes including evasion of pre-existing immunity and decreased disease severity. Continuous evolution within the Omicron lineage raised concerns of potential increased transmissibility and/or disease severity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dropout from healthcare interventions can negatively affect patients and healthcare providers through impaired trust in the healthcare system and ineffective use of resources. Research on this topic is still largely missing on refugees and asylum seekers. The current study aimed to characterize predictors for dropout in the Mental Health in Refugees and Asylum Seekers (MEHIRA) study, one of the largest multicentered controlled trials investigating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a nationwide stepped and collaborative care model.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Eurasian lynx (), a widespread wild felid on the Eurasian continent, is currently classified as "critically endangered" in Germany. Understanding the impact of infectious agents is of particular importance for the continued conservation of these animals, especially regarding pathogens with broad host ranges and risk of interspecies transmission. Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is known to infect wild and domestic felids worldwide, including several species of lynx, but it has not been reported thus far in the Eurasian lynx.
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- - The study explores the implementation of antibiotic stewardship (ABS) measures in Specialized Outpatient Palliative Care (SAPV) in Germany, emphasizing the need for optimizing antibiotic use among palliative patients, predominantly those with malignant diseases.
- - Through interviews with 15 experts, the research highlights that ABS can enhance safety in antibiotic prescribing and improve patients' quality of life, although its implementation is challenging and may require additional training and support for SAPV staff.
- - The findings suggest that while implementing ABS in SAPV is feasible, it necessitates collaboration with existing ABS teams to ensure better care for palliative patients and support for healthcare providers.