Publications by authors named "L SHANE"

Cooking parameters elaborated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service Cooking Guideline for Meat and Poultry Products (Appendix A) were evaluated for inactivation of Salmonella spp.

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Policymakers in the United States (US) recommend coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination with a monovalent 2023-2024 vaccine formulation based on the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant.

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The prevalence of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is increasing as routine laboratory testing for calcium and parathyroid hormone becomes more prevalent due to heightened awareness of the disease. PHPT affects multiple organ systems including the cardiovascular system. This case report highlights a patient with first degree atrio-ventricular block pre-operatively that resolved after resection of her parathyroid adenoma.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study inoculated all-beef soppressata slices with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and monitored pathogen levels over time.
  • Vacuum-sealed slices stored at 4 °C or 20 °C showed significant reductions in bacteria, with more pronounced decreases at 20 °C after 90 days.
  • Overall, the soppressata did not support the survival or growth of the pathogens during storage, indicating a low-risk environment for these bacteria.
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