Publications by authors named "J Urbanowicz"

Heterakidosis is a parasitic infection in birds caused by the cecal parasite spp. The most common species in geese is , the largest avian heterakids species. Because of a scarcity of data concerning the population, the aim of this study was the genetic analysis of isolated from geese flocks based on the ITS1-5.

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Introduction: Despite the widespread availability of vaccines, the incidence of vaccine-preventable childhood diseases (VPCD) started to grow in recent years. The aim of the study was to compare the annual incidence of selected VPCDs in the EU (European Union) and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries in the period of the last 5 years (2014-2019 or other intervals, depending on data availability), and the country-specific vaccine schedules.

Methods: VPCD incidence rates in Europe were based on "The Surveillance Atlas of Infectious Diseases" by the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control); vaccination schedules were based on ECDC reports.

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Aims: This study was to determine if there is a greater difference in Advanced Practice student nurse self-reported transition towards practice and professional identity for an experimental group compared with a control group. The information gathered is expected to: (a) provide a curriculum baseline for focused clinical objectives as well as preceptor training, and (b) to meet these objectives in alignment with the expectations for graduation and subsequent post-graduation transition into practice.

Design: Pilot exploration using quasi-experimental, mixed methods included a quantitative five-point Likert Scale and a self-reported qualitative phenomenological analysis.

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Leaving the comfort zone of being an experienced RN for a new career as an inexperienced advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is one of the greatest difficulties of the APRN transition to practice. Although this challenge is frequently discussed in the literature, progress in creating transition programs has been slow. To date, very few formal APRN residency or fellowship transition programs exist.

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Article Synopsis
  • Heterakidosis is a common parasitic infection in domestic birds caused by different Heterakis species, with H. gallinarum prevalent in gallinaceous birds and H. dispar in waterfowl, yet their phylogenetic relationships were previously unclear due to insufficient genetic data for H. dispar.
  • The authors collected molecular data on H. dispar by analyzing the 18S rRNA gene and ITS sequences, revealing distinct size differences compared to H. gallinarum and identifying high similarities with related species through BLAST analysis.
  • This study represents a pioneering effort towards reconstructing the phylogenetic relationships among Heterakoidea based on 18S rDNA and ITS data, contributing to the understanding of these parasitic infections.
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