Publications by authors named "L Hungerford"
Serial health assessment of a managed population of American horseshoe crabs (HSC; ) was performed. Twenty HSC were examined once a month for 7 mon; this included a physical exam with a standardized scoring sheet, HR, morphometrics, and hemolymph evaluation with hemocyte count, copper concentration, and biochemistry panel. The HSC in this population had varying levels of external lesions at enrollment.
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- The study investigates how pooling samples affects the sensitivity of tests for diseases that cause severe anemia in cattle, which is important for the cattle industry in Virginia and beyond.* -
- Researchers used 200 known-positive samples to analyze the dilution effect by creating pools of varying sizes and comparing the results to individual tests.* -
- Findings showed a maximum sensitivity loss of only 2%, suggesting that pooling up to 10 samples is feasible for effective disease surveillance using their rtPCR testing method.*
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- - The article highlights the lack of understanding in treating service members with both mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emphasizing the need for tailored mental health support.
- - It proposes an integrated treatment approach using a trauma-informed care (TIC) model that considers both psychological and cognitive aspects during rehabilitation, aimed specifically at service members and veterans.
- - By reviewing existing guidelines and suggesting a comprehensive diagnostic process, the article asserts that combining best practices can enhance treatment outcomes for those experiencing both mTBI and PTSD.
Objective: The recently updated American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine diagnostic criteria for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) removed retrograde amnesia (RA) as a main criterion for mTBI, recommending it be included as a substitute criterion only when posttraumatic amnesia (PTA) cannot be reliably assessed. This study aimed to investigate the evidence base for this recommendation.
Setting: Military treatment facility.