Enteritis necroticans and Clostridium perfringens type C; Epidemiological and pathological findings over the past 20 years. by Stuart Johnson, Andrew M Skinner, Calob Lostutter, Trevor Duke, Horst Posthaus

“…Enteritis necroticans (EN) in humans caused by infection with Clostridium perfringens type C, once thought limited to the highlands of Papua New Guinea has been identified sporadically worldwide. …”
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Asian Giant Hornet Vespa mandarinia Smith (1852) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Vespidae) by Caitlin Gill, Cameron Jack, Andrea Lucky

“…Not only is the wasp occasionally life-threatening to humans, it can decimate a number of insect colonies, most notably wild and farmed honey bees. …”
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Intelligent Inventory Control via Ruminative Reinforcement Learning by Tatpong Katanyukul, Edwin K. P. Chong

“…RRL is motivated by how humans contemplate the consequences of their actions in trying to learn how to make a better decision. …”
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Modelling for the Reduction and Spread Transmission of the Dynamics and Control of Zika virus Disease: Using Ordinary Differential Equations by G. Adamu, A.S. Ndagara, M. Mamuda, I.U. Omatola

“… The Zika virus is a flavivirus which upon infection in humans causes an illness known as Zika fever. It is commonly identified by popular rash, mild fever and arthritis. …”
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Traditional Indian Medicines Used for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus by Syed Ibrahim Rizvi, Neetu Mishra

“…Plants have always been a source of drugs for humans since time immemorial. The Indian traditional system of medicine is replete with the use of plants for the management of diabetic conditions. …”
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Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiae Endocarditis and Presumed Osteomyelitis by Marc Romney, Stephen Cheung, Valentina Montessori

“…Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is known to cause infections in humans following exposure to decaying organic matter or animals colonized with the organism, such as swine and fish. …”
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Toxicity of Common Indoor Household Insecticides Registered in Florida by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Insecticides are designed to control insect pests, but they can also be toxic (poisonous) to desirable plants and animals, including humans. Some pesticides are so highly toxic that very small quantities can kill a person, and almost any pesticide can make people ill if they are exposed to a sufficient amount. …”
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The Role of C1-Esterase Inhibitors in the Management of Vasogenic Edema in Glioblastoma by Gillian R. Naro, Nicholas Noverati, Timothy Craig

“…Though data exist concerning the role of bradykinin in GB, no clinical studies using C1INH have been done in humans with GB.…”
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Distribution and Fate of Military Explosives and Propellants in Soil: A Review by John Pichtel

“…When released to the biosphere, energetics are xenobiotic contaminants which pose toxic hazards to ecosystems, humans, and other biota. Soils worldwide are contaminated by energetic materials from manufacturing operations; military conflict; military training activities at firing and impact ranges; and open burning/open detonation (OB/OD) of obsolete munitions. …”
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Catheter-Related Acremonium kiliense Fungemia in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis under Treatment with Infliximab by Fernando A. Díaz-Couselo, Marcelo Zylberman

“…They are infrequent pathogens in humans. Acremonium fungemia has been reported in neutropenic patients associated with central venous catheters and in nonneutropenic patients receiving long-term total parenteral nutrition. …”
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Tissue Engineering of the Penis by Manish N. Patel, Anthony Atala

“…However, before these engineering techniques can be applied to humans, further studies are needed to ensure the safety and efficacy of these new materials. …”
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L’enfant de Mezmaiskaya (Caucase) examiné dans une double perspective paléogénétique et paléoanthropologique by Véronique Barriel, Anne-Marie Tillier

“…The palaeogenetic interpretation is examined in the present article based on data available for modern humans (Anderson et al. 1981; HvrBase; http://www.hvrbase.de) and for three Middle Palaeolithic fossils from Germany (Feildhofer 1 and 2 ; Krings et al. 1997; Krings et al. 1999; Schmitz et al. 2002) and Croatia (Vindija-75-G3/h-203; Krings et al. 2000), which are attributed to the Neanderthal line and those of Pan paniscus and the four sub-species of Pan troglodytes (EMBL and GenBank). …”
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Artificial Reefs and People: How We Create Them and How They Affect Us by Lisa Chong, Keith Mille, Holly Abeels, Victor Blanco, Ed Camp

“…While there is extensive research on ecological aspects of artificial reefs and reef fish, there is a need for more research on the effects of the implementation of artificial reefs on humans and the coastal communities and how their respective experiences and perceptions influence artificial reef and fisheries management actions and involvement. …”
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Pest Management Perceptions and Practices for Equine Farms in North and Central Florida by Erika T. Machtinger, Norman C. Leppla, Cindy Saunders

“…So, homeowners have a high risk of exposure to pathogens that can be transmitted by filth flies to humans. Integrated pest management for equine farms requires accurate diagnosis of pest problems and the coordinated use of science-based management practices, but a recent survey shows that many equine property owners don’t know enough about the identification, biology, and presence of filth fly pests on their properties to develop successful IPM programs. …”
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Effect of Therapy by Using Advocate Spot-On Combination (Imidacloprid 10% and Moxidectin 2.5%) on Subcutaneous Dirofilariosis in Dogs by Radmila Dobešová Paran, Vlasta Svobodová

“…Adults, while localized in subcutaneous tissues, lay embryos (microfilariae (mf)) into the blood stream of dogs, which constitute a reservoir for infection of other definitive or accidental hosts as humans. This study was carried out to assess the efficacy of spot-on combination of imidacloprid and moxidectin on microfilariaemia in naturally infected dogs. …”
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Géohistoire environnementale : contours sémantiques et conceptuels. Discussions sur les héritages et patrimoines reconnus aux zones humides fluviales by Delphine Gramond

“…The recent strategies of management of wetlands, aiming to maintenance or to the reconquest of these ecosystems, focus on the ecosystemic functions - translated into terms of ecosystems services according to the Millenium Ecosystem Assesment conceptual Framework - on the one hand, and by underlining more and more strongly on the other hand the values, in particular the heritage values, that we can recognize to them; this approach, broadly utilitarian, asks the question of the natural environment readjustement potentiality and de facto requires to interpret their(s) “trajectories” put rhythm into by biophysics and humans dynamics, which have temporalities and spatialities quite complex and intricate. …”
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Black salt marsh mosquito Aedes taeniorhynchus (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) by Natasha Marie Agramonte, C. Roxanne Connelly

“…Although it is not a primary vector of major concern, it can transmit pathogens to humans and other animals. Its characteristic emergence in large numbers after rains and flooding events as well as its aggressive biting contribute to its notoriety as a pest insect. …”
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Complete Whole Genome Sequence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus RP0132 Strain Isolated from Shrimp in Malaysia by Ke-Yan Loo, Loh Teng-Hern Tan, Jodi Woan-Fei Law, Kah-Ooi Chua, Priyia Pusparajah, Learn-Han Lee, Vengadesh Letchumanan

“…Moreover, V. parahaemolyticus can be easily transmitted to humans via consumption of contaminated seafood, resulting in gastroenteritis outbreaks. …”
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Antecedents of an Inclusive Leader in Public Organizations: A Macro and Micro Perspective by Namrta Sharma, Meghna Sabharwal

“…Leaders can inadvertently play saboteur. As humans, leaders suffer from cognitive limitations that translate into alienating behaviors toward groups of employees, citizens, and other stakeholders. …”
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Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Dioxins by Yun-Ya Yang, Gurpal S. Toor

“…Current releases of dioxins by humans are due to the combustion of fuels and burning of household trash. …”
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