Publications by authors named "M MacDonald"

Objective: The objective of this review is to identify international and Nova Scotian standards of care, CPGs, and policies informing equitable health care.

Introduction: The lack of attention given to intersectional health care needs of diverse populations perpetuates health inequities among under-served groups, creating an urgent need for health care reform globally.

Inclusion Criteria: This scoping review will include standards of care, CPGs, and policies focusing on equity-related health indicators.

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  • Triatoma sanguisuga, the most common triatomine bug in the US, carries the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, responsible for Chagas disease, although diagnoses are rare in the country.
  • The study presented the first complete genome sequence of T. sanguisuga, obtained from a specimen in Delaware, revealing a genome size of 1.162 Gbp with high assembly quality, evidenced by a 99.1% BUSCO score.
  • This genomic information can enhance understanding of triatomine bugs in colder climates and support public health initiatives for managing vector-borne diseases.
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Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) alters the gaseous composition of air surrounding packaged goods to prevent deleterious oxidation associated reactions. MAP has been adopted for the storage of cannabis, though a recent study revealed little difference in terpene content under MAP conditions. Questions regarding its efficacy for preservation of high value compounds like terpenes and cannabinoids lost during postharvest storage remain.

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Background: The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) aims to eliminate all human malaria by 2030 and is making substantial progress toward this goal, with malaria increasingly confined to forest foci. These transmission foci are predominantly inhabited by ethnic minorities, local populations, and rural mobile and migrant populations working in mining and agriculture. The recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) on malaria elimination states that small population groups which constitute a large proportion of the malaria transmission reservoir should benefit from targeted strategies to reduce transmission overall.

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