Publications by authors named "R J Whittington"
Background: A report by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) showed that academic anesthesiology has the highest prevalence of sexual harassment among specialties for both men and women. We aimed to explore the prevalence, sources, and impact of sexual harassment on anesthesiologists in academic centers in the United States and Canada. We also sought recommendations for its mitigation.
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- Warm water temperatures contribute to recurrent mass mortality in farmed Pacific oysters, but the causes behind initial outbreaks (index cases) remain unclear.
- Environmental comparisons of four index cases in Australia (2010, 2013, 2016, and 2024) revealed low rainfall and significant temperature changes prior to the outbreaks, increasing oyster vulnerability.
- While no clear patterns in seawater or air temperatures were found, the presence of harmful algae and potential new viral strains suggest environmental monitoring and research protocols need enhancement to better predict future events.
The platypus () is an amphibious, egg-laying mammal of high conservation value that is found only in Australia. The zoonotic bacterium serovar Hardjo was discovered in platypuses in prior studies, but little is known about its epidemiology. Samples in the Platypus Serum Bank were tested in 2023 and the results were combined with historical records.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJohne's disease (JD; paratuberculosis) control programs have been regionally implemented across the globe, but few have successfully eradicated the pathogen (Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP)) causing this disease. The limited success may partly be attributed to excluding young stock (calves and replacement heifers or bulls) from testing strategies aimed at identifying MAP-infected cattle.
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