Publications by authors named "L B Page"
Baylisascaris procyonis is a roundworm that does not affect its definitive host, raccoons (Procyon lotor), but may have a devastating effect when ingested by paratenic hosts such as Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister). Despite being considered a major factor in woodrat population extirpation and decline in states northward, there have been no large-scale surveys for raccoon roundworm in Virginia, US. From 2022 to 2024, we visited 60 karst or nonkarst rocky habitats known (current or historical) or suspected to be Allegheny woodrat locations in western Virginia.
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- This study examines the effectiveness of third-trimester ultrasound in detecting small-for-gestational age (SGA) babies, highlighting concerns about low detection rates and risks associated with false results.
- Researchers analyzed data from the DESiGN trial, focusing on stillbirth and neonatal morbidity outcomes among pregnancies classified as either false-negative, true-positive, false-positive, or true-negative for SGA.
- Findings revealed that false-negative SGA results significantly increased the risk of stillbirth compared to true-positive diagnoses, while the implications of false-positive results were also evaluated, indicating potential risks in misclassification during antenatal screening.
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- There is a lack of comprehensive information on the environmental effects of psychotropic medications, leading to the proposal of Environmentally Conscious Psychopharmacotherapy (ECP), which aims to balance patient needs with environmental concerns.
- The authors identified actionable steps for reducing the environmental impact of these medications across different sectors, focusing on careful treatment selection, limiting overprescribing, proper medication disposal, and transparent environmental risk reporting.
- They emphasize that many of these ECP practices not only benefit the environment but also improve outcomes for patients and clinicians, while highlighting the need for further research on the environmental impacts of psychotropic medications.