Publications by authors named "R Kohl"
Usutu virus (USUV) is an emerging flavivirus that is maintained in an enzootic cycle with mosquitoes as vectors and birds as amplifying hosts. In Europe, the virus has caused mass mortality of wild birds, mainly among Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) populations. While mosquitoes are the primary vectors for USUV, Common Blackbirds and other avian species are exposed to other arthropod ectoparasites, such as ticks.
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- - Ticks transmit various pathogens, increasing the need for effective control measures like acaricides and environmentally friendly practices, such as habitat modification and biological control.
- - Researchers detected tick-specific parasitoid wasps in several tick species using genetic methods in the Slovak Karst National Park, marking the first molecular identification of these wasps in specific tick species in that region.
- - The study found that certain tick species not only hosted wasps but also highlighted that these wasps can target multiple tick species, including those less harmful to human and animal health.
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- The study assessed the impact of statin therapy on all-cause mortality in nursing home residents, both with and without dementia, using data from a German health insurance provider over four years.
- Researchers found that statin users, regardless of dementia status, had a lower risk of dying compared to non-users, with significant results (HR 0.80 for those with dementia and HR 0.73 for those without).
- The findings suggest that continuing statin therapy in nursing home residents with dementia may be beneficial for reducing mortality risk.
Background: Patient navigation programmes were introduced in the United States and recently gained interest in Germany, where the health care system is fragmented. Navigation programmes aim to decrease barriers to care for patients with age-associated diseases and complex care paths. Here we describe a feasibility study to evaluate a patient-oriented navigation model that was developed in a first project phase by integrating data about barriers to care, vulnerable patient populations and existing support services.
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- The study investigated COVID-19 vaccination rates among nurses in long-term care facilities in Germany, revealing that 80.6% were vaccinated, driven by facility requirements and protective measures for residents.
- Key factors influencing vaccination status included older age, full-time employment, COVID-19 deaths at the facility, and regional location; nurses with negative vaccination status often considered leaving their jobs.
- Results highlight the need for more research to understand vaccination decisions among nursing staff, which can inform future targeted vaccination campaigns in long-term care settings.