Publications by authors named "P F Emerson"
Article Synopsis
- Trachoma is aimed for global elimination by 2030, with a focus on using IgG antibody measurements in children for monitoring and decision-making in public health programs.
- There are no existing guidelines for using serology in trachoma control, highlighting a larger issue in the field of disease elimination and epidemiology.
- Researchers analyzed IgG levels in 63,911 children from various regions to determine seroconversion rates and proposed a method to assess when population transmission falls below or exceeds intervention thresholds, aiding trachoma program strategies.
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is often overlooked as a cause of heart failure and involves left atrial (LA) myopathy, which worsens prognosis and is linked to atrial fibrillation (AF).
- This study evaluated the echocardiographic features of LA myopathy in patients with transthyretin (ATTR) and light-chain (AL) CA compared to those with hypertensive heart disease (HHT).
- Findings showed that both ATTR and AL patients had significant heart function impairments, particularly in LA-MD, which was associated with a higher risk of mortality, highlighting the importance of LA evaluations in CA prognosis.
Article Synopsis
- Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, particularly affecting Ugandan schoolchildren, have been targeted by biannual deworming efforts since 2003, yet little long-term impact data exists.
- A recent study in November 2023 surveyed 10-14-year-olds in five districts, revealing varying prevalence rates of STH, with the highest at 21.2% in Kamwenge and much lower rates elsewhere.
- Findings indicated that while infections are present, moderate-to-heavy cases are rare across all districts, suggesting effective control of serious STH-related morbidity among schoolchildren.
Background: Ischaemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The population of Western Sydney has a unique demographic with lower socioeconomic status and a culturally and linguistically diverse population. This study aims to investigate the demographics and cardiovascular risk factors of patients in Western Sydney, focusing on the prevalence and profile of cardioembolic (CE) strokes and embolic strokes of undetermined source (ESUS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF