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Ultrasonographic evaluation of the thorax in dogs with tick paralysis

Revista Científica
Tick paralysis is a rapidly progressing motor paralysis caused by a neurotoxin in the saliva of certain tick species. Delayed diagnosis can lead to increased mortality due to respiratory failure.
Erdem Gülersoy, Canberk Balıkçı, İsmail Günal, Adem Şahan, Esma Kısmet   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Expression of a tick toxin for the development of a canine vaccine [PDF]

, 2001
University of Technology, Sydney. Faculty of Science.Acute, ascending, flaccid motor paralysis of forelimbs and death due to respiratory failure is the dominant characteristic of tick toxicosis by the Australian paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus.
Chung, JM
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The Ticks (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodida) of Arkansas [PDF]

, 2016
Although ticks are a nuisance to humans and other animals, they are an important part of the biota of North America. In addition, they are vectors of many tick-borne disease agents that can negatively affect higher vertebrates.
Durden, L. A., McAllister, C. T., Robison, H. W.   +2 more
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Dynamic Immune Cell Composition, Phenotypes, and Signaling in an Engineered Metastatic Niche

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In breast cancer patients, metastasis is the stage of disease where prognosis significantly worsens. However, the timing at which metastasis initiates and the location of metastatic lesions in an organ are stochastic, limiting the timely identification of disease and the administration of treatments.
Rebecca S. Pereles, Jyotirmoy Roy, Michael D. Brooks, Max S. Wicha, Jacqueline S. Jeruss, Lonnie D. Shea, Sophia M. Orbach   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Rare Tick Tale: A Novel Case of the Australian Paralysis Tick Causing Multiple Cranial Neuropathies

Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
The Australian paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is found along the east coast of Australia. Tick bites may result in paralysis ranging from muscular weakness to ascending paralysis requiring respiratory support.
Sujan A. Surendran, Philomena McNamara, Jonathan N. Hyer, Charles S. Su   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lyme disease and hemi-diaphragmatic paralysis: A case report and review of literature

IDCases, 2020
Borrelia burgdorferi is a spirochete that can cause Lyme disease from an infected tick bite causing a myriad of syndromes ranging from erythema migrans to oligoarticular arthritis and/or atrioventricular conduction block in the heart.
Abhimanyu Aggarwal, Denzil Reid, Durane Walker   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A pedagogic appraisal of the Priority Heuristic [PDF]

, 2012
We have explored how science and mathematics teachers made decisions when confronted with a dilemma in which a fictitious young woman, Deborah, may choose to have an operation that might address a painful spinal condition. We sought to explore the extent
A Bechara, BE Hilbig, C Sunstein, Cristina Yogui, D Pratt, Dave Pratt, E Brandstätter, E Cokely, EJ Johnson, G Gigerenzer, G Loewenstein, J Neumann von, K Fiedler, K Katsikopoulos, K Katsikopoulos, LJ Savage, M Friedman, MH Birnbaum, MO Rieger, P Mongin, Phillip Kent, R Levinson, Ralph Levinson, Ramesh Kapadia, T Wengraf, U Flick   +25 more
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The Spectrum of Abnormal Tongue Movements: Review of Phenomenology, Etiology, and Differential Diagnosis

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Classifying abnormal tongue movements is challenging due to their varied presentations and limited visibility compared to other body parts. Accurate identification of the phenomenology guides physical examination and can point to specific diagnoses.
Nathaniel Bendahan, Seyed‐Mohammad Fereshtehnejad, Christos Ganos, Emily Swinkin, Anthony E. Lang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Industry views on water resources planning methods – prospects for change in England and Wales [PDF]

, 2015
This paper describes a qualitative study of practitioner perspectives on regulated water resources planning practice in England and Wales. The study focuses on strengths and weaknesses of existing practice and the case for change towards a risk-based ...
Jeffrey, Paul J., Turner, Sean W. D.
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Global Health Governance Cannot Keep Relying on the Development‐Goals Model to Effectively Address Health Inequalities Around the World

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are nearing their end in 2030, and it is highly unlikely that many of the SDGs would be met by the target date. This calls for the urgent need for an upgraded approach or a new strategy from the “development‐goals” model.
Funom Theophilus Makama
wiley   +1 more source