Publications by authors named "H S McLean"

Known for his wit and humour, he was a well-respected vet. In retirement, he travelled extensively.

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  • A study investigates the effects of receiving seasonal influenza vaccinations during two successive pregnancies on adverse birth outcomes, focusing on differences based on interpregnancy intervals and vaccine types (quadrivalent or trivalent).
  • Data was collected from a large cohort of individuals with at least two singleton live births between 2004 and 2018, using information from the Vaccine Safety Datalink.
  • The study analyzed risks of complications like preeclampsia, placental issues, and preterm birth among vaccinated and unvaccinated populations, finding that the majority of participants received vaccinations in both pregnancies.
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Households are a primary setting for transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We examined the role of prior SARS-CoV-2 immunity on the risk of infection in household close contacts. Households in the United States with an individual who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during September 2021-May 2023 were enrolled if the index case's illness began ≤6 days prior.

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The synapses between parallel fibers and Purkinje cells play a pivotal role in cerebellar function. They are intricately governed by a variety of presynaptic receptors, notably by type 4 metabotropic glutamate (mGlu4) receptors and type 1 adenosine (A1) receptors both of which curtail glutamate release upon activation. Despite their pivotal role in regulating synaptic transmission within the cerebellar cortex, functional interactions between mGlu4 and A1 receptors have remained relatively unexplored.

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The sheared-flow-stabilized Z pinch concept has been studied extensively and is able to produce fusion-relevant plasma parameters along with neutron production over several microseconds. We present here elevated electron temperature results spatially and temporally coincident with the plasma neutron source. An optical Thomson scattering apparatus designed for the FuZE device measures temperatures in the range of 1-3 keV on the axis of the device, 20 cm downstream of the nose cone.

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