Publications by authors named "F N Spiess"
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- Campylobacteriosis cases in Germany dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to reduced contamination levels on chicken carcasses and changes in consumption patterns.
- The study analyzed chicken meat consumption and contamination levels from 2018 to 2021, noting that higher contamination and human cases were prevalent before the pandemic, while lower levels corresponded with increased consumption during the pandemic.
- The research suggests that ongoing evaluations of campylobacteriosis risks should consider varying contamination levels in chicken from different European countries, as human cases remained low in Germany despite increased chicken consumption in 2023.
Campylobacteriosis is the most commonly reported bacterial foodborne disease in the European Union. Its transmission is often associated with the consumption of poultry meat. In 2018, Regulation (EC) No.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe past decades have seen an exponential growth in the amount of data which is produced by individuals. Smartphones which capture images, videos and sensor data have become commonplace, and wearables for fitness and health are growing in popularity. Lifelog retrieval systems aim to aid users in finding and exploring their personal history.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of slatted flooring beneath waterlines in broiler barns on litter quality and, subsequently, footpad health. The hypothesis tested was that installing slatted flooring underneath waterlines helps to improve litter quality and thus reduces footpad diseases, enhancing animal welfare as a result. Five experimental runs with two groups were conducted.
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- The study investigates the role of the choroid plexus in two neurological conditions: multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), aiming to compare their choroid plexus volumes.
- Results show that MS patients have a significantly larger choroid plexus volume than NMOSD patients, healthy individuals, or migraine sufferers, suggesting a distinct involvement in MS.
- The differences in choroid plexus volume in MS were linked to various disease-related factors, highlighting its potential relevance in understanding MS pathology compared to NMOSD.