Publications by authors named "M Higginbotham"
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- Recent studies highlight the role of intermediate/semi-volatile organic compounds from asphalt in forming secondary organic aerosols (SOAs), but results vary widely.
- This research aims to provide more accurate emission factors for roofing materials' contributions to SOA formation by examining affecting variables like rooftop temperatures and material properties.
- The findings estimate that asphalt roofing produces significantly lower SOA emissions compared to mobile sources like diesel and gasoline, with a central tendency of 1.7 × 10 Gg/yr for the hottest hours in Southern California.
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- The study assesses a new algorithm for identifying Long COVID in pediatric patients, aiming to standardize how this condition is defined and recognized in the medical community.
- Using data from 31,781 patients, the algorithm showed moderate accuracy when compared to traditional chart reviews, with an overlap rate of 62%, but also noted significant disagreement on cases.
- The findings suggest that discrepancies may stem from varying interpretations of Long COVID symptoms, emphasizing the need for a clearer clinical definition to improve identification and support research efforts.
Objective: Since 2009, the Big Ten Pharmacy Assessment Collaborative has surveyed their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduates regarding their first employment plans. The current study updates the results from 2013-2017, since which the nationwide demand for pharmacists decreased, then increased again due to COVID-19.
Methods: Quantitative first-position employment data from 2018-2022 were tracked among 6687 Big Ten PharmD graduates.
Objectives: Vaccination reduces the risk of acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children, but it is less clear whether it protects against long COVID. We estimated vaccine effectiveness (VE) against long COVID in children aged 5 to 17 years.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study used data from 17 health systems in the RECOVER PCORnet electronic health record program for visits after vaccine availability.
A wholesale/retail model delivers drinking water to over 5 million residents in metropolitan Melbourne (Australia). Water Safety Plans were implemented in 1999 ahead of being regulatory mandated in 2003. With over 20 years of WSP application, this collaborative paper by the wholesaler and retailer utilities presents practical examples of drinking water quality risk management in challenging operational environments, highlighting lessons learnt, improvements made and outcomes achieved.
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