Publications by authors named "Jennifer Boss"
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- Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a rare autoimmune skin disease primarily affecting older adults, leading to blistering lesions and a high mortality rate of 27-72%.
- A review analyzed 42 studies highlighting the clinical, humanistic, and economic impacts of BP, revealing that many patients experience severe symptoms, comorbidities, and significant mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
- The study underscored BP's considerable burden on patients, indicating longer hospital stays and higher healthcare costs, which are important for healthcare providers to consider in treatment planning.
Leptospirosis is a global zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic bacteria of the genus, which are fastidious, slow-growing organisms. Antimicrobial susceptibility data are limited; traditionally, the organisms have not been culturable on solid media. The recent development of Vanaporn Wuthiekanun (LVW) agar, which facilitates rapid growth of spp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis article provides an overview of a training and consultation program aimed at enhancing the capacity of Early Head Start (EHS) and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) programs to address infant mental health issues from a promotion, prevention, and treatment perspective. This program was implemented by the Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC), operated by ZERO TO THREE. The EHS NRC is funded by the Head Start Bureau to provide a diverse array of training and technical assistance support services to Early Head Start programs throughout the country.
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