Publications by authors named "S B Mullaney"
Introduction: This study aimed to identify the pathophysiologic causes of death following traumatic injuries in military working dogs (MWDs) and determine the risk factors associated with mortality in MWD following traumatic injuries. The results of this study will allow for better targeting of interventions to ameliorate these pathophysiologic causes of death and inform research priorities directed at the pathophysiology that leads to the death of MWDs.
Methods: The final dataset for this study was compiled by using two previously established datasets.
Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted virus that infects over 13 million people every year. Over 80% of sexually active adults will acquire HPV at some point in their lives, which is concerning since certain high-risk strains of HPV can cause six types of cancer. Vaccination against HPV is safe and effective, but despite high vaccine efficacy, vaccination rates are low among both service members and civilians.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCoccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease in arid regions of the United States that is predicted to expand with climate change. Cases in military personnel and military working dogs (MWDs) impact personnel readiness and result in healthcare costs. To examine Coccidioides exposure among MWDs, 276 banked serum samples were retrieved from dogs housed in California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn 2021 the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) published new education standards for nursing programs offering degrees at the baccalaureate-level and higher. The new standards, The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021), represent an educational shift and an opportunity to transform the nursing profession through a better-prepared workforce. One important new standard that must be incorporated for entry-level (Level 1) programs is preparation for practice within four spheres of care.
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- A study analyzed medical records of 1,592 military working dogs (MWDs) to assess the prevalence and types of traumatic dentoalveolar injury (TDI), finding a 43.6% overall prevalence rate.
- The most common injury was enamel-dentin-pulp fractures, primarily affecting maxillary teeth, with Specialized Search Dogs (SSDs) experiencing the most trauma.
- The findings highlighted significant factors like tooth type and age that influence the severity of injuries, indicating a higher risk for MWDs compared to pet dogs and stressing the need for better dental care to ensure operational readiness.