Publications by authors named "T L Loney"
The European subtype of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV-Eur; species , family ) was the only tick-borne flavivirus present in central Europe known to cause neurologic disease in humans and several animal species. Here, we report a tick-borne flavivirus isolated from Alpine chamois () with encephalitis and attached ticks, present over a wide area in the Alps. Cases were detected in 2017 in Salzburg, Austria, and 2023 in Lombardy and Piedmont, Italy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe first cross-sectional comparative observational study of sexual dysfunction in Emirati and non-Emirati Parkinson's disease patients (EmPark-SD) in the United Arab Emirates.
Vinod Metta Huzaifa Ibrahim Mubasher A Qamar Rajinder K Dhamija Karolina Popławska-Domaszewicz Tom Loney
Sci Rep
November 2024
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- Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a widespread issue among people with Parkinson's disease (PD), but it is often underreported and untreated, especially in various ethnic groups due to cultural beliefs.
- A study conducted in the UAE involving 513 patients found that SD was more prevalent in non-Emirati individuals, and it significantly impacted their quality of life and anxiety levels.
- The research concluded that SD affects all ethnicities similarly and emphasized the importance of culturally sensitive counseling to improve awareness and treatment.
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- The study aimed to improve global surveillance of child and adolescent movement behaviors (like physical activity and screen time) by gathering expert opinions through a Delphi method involving 62 participants.
- Experts ranked important items in categories like funding, capacity building, and methods, with a consensus on key priorities such as increased public funding and standard protocols for measures.
- The findings highlighted common priorities across different income countries and initiatives, but there was no agreement on the use of private funding for surveillance.
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- The review aimed to evaluate evidence from human studies on the link between radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) exposure and the risk of certain cancers, especially focusing on brain and salivary gland tumors.
- Researchers included various observational studies examining different types of RF-EMF exposure, such as from wireless phone use, environmental sources, and occupational settings, while emphasizing specific cancers in their analysis.
- The study assessed the quality of each study using a risk-of-bias tool and utilized advanced statistical methods to synthesize results and determine confidence in the evidence gathered.