Publications by authors named "J Hanscom"
Article Synopsis
- - Intestinal parasites, especially Dipylidium caninum, are prevalent in U.S. dogs, but traditional fecal flotation methods often miss these infections; incorporating coproantigen testing significantly improves detection rates.
- - A study examining fecal samples from 877 dogs revealed that D. caninum infection was identified in 5.6% using a combination of tests, with higher prevalence in shelter dogs compared to pets, highlighting varying detection based on demographics and geographic areas.
- - The study also found that using coproantigen testing and other methods, like PCR of perianal swabs, could better identify not only D. caninum but also other intestinal parasites, suggesting a need for more advanced diagnostic practices in veterinary medicine.
Evaluation of Anaplasma spp. seroprevalence in dogs and association with incidence of human anaplasmosis.
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
October 2023
Point-of-care (POC) ELISA tests are routinely used in US veterinary practices to screen canine patients for antibodies to tick-transmitted pathogens. Results are also used to monitor spatial and temporal trends in canine seroprevalence, and these data can build awareness of the risk to humans of tick-transmitted diseases such as Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. This study utilized a second-generation test that has incorporated additional Anaplasma-specific peptides into a commercial POC ELISA test to allow detection of Anaplasma spp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStroke survivors and their caregivers report not receiving enough information at discharge. To identify strengths and weaknesses of stroke discharge education, we delivered questionnaires that assessed patient and caregiver recall, perceived utility, and satisfaction at discharge as well as 1- and 3-month follow-up. Categorical data of responses were compared between time periods using Fischer exact test.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective To assess the effect of antidepressants on functional post-stroke recovery, we conducted a retrospective analysis among acute ischemic stroke patients with a subgroup analysis of severe stroke cases, assessing outcomes through 18 months. Methods A retrospectively gathered ischemic stroke population was obtained from an institutional database. Grouping was via intention-to-treat with antidepressant use post-stroke or lack thereof.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFeline leukemia virus (FeLV) is an oncogenic retrovirus of cats. While higher viral RNA and proviral DNA loads have been correlated with progressive infections and disease, a similar correlation has been suggested for p27 antigen concentrations. This analytical study compared the results of a quantitative ELISA for p27 antigen with quantitative real-time PCR results for FeLV proviral DNA in patient samples.
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