Publications by authors named "N G Mahon"
This paper presents a novel perspective on an evolving policy area. The UK's withdrawal from the EU has led to the creation of a new Agriculture Act and proposals for significant changes to the way farming subsidies are structured in England. Underpinned by a 'public money for public goods' approach, where public goods are those outputs from the farm system which are not rewarded by markets, yet which provide benefits to many members of society.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFarmed animals are expected to move through farmed spaces in certain ways to maximise their productivity. These spaces are also designed to limit the movement of disease-causing organisms. However, both types of lifeforms do not always move in expected ways.
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- * Among 86 patients screened, 8% tested positive for ATTR-CM, indicating a potential underdiagnosis of this condition in heart failure patients.
- * DPD scintigraphy-positive patients were typically older males with more significant heart changes compared to those who tested negative, highlighting the importance of screening in this cohort.
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- - Sheep scab is a significant issue in the UK, causing economic and welfare problems for sheep farming, and understanding local practices is crucial for effective control efforts on the islands of Lewis and Harris in Scotland.
- - The study reveals tension between traditional crofting practices, which promote community and cultural heritage, and the need for biosecurity measures to limit sheep mixing to prevent disease spread, compounded by increasing marginalization of farming communities.
- - Recommendations include a three-phase approach to biosecurity that emphasizes understanding local challenges, incorporating cultural factors, and enabling livestock keepers to collaboratively set their biosecurity priorities.
Background: Higher cardiac troponin is associated with worse outcomes in patients with acute heart failure. The significance of repeat measurements over hours remains unclear. We assessed whether a repeat measurement and the Δ between measurements of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) were associated with outcomes in hypervolemic patients with acute heart failure without acute coronary syndrome.
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