Publications

geography and timing of cases of eastern equine encephalitis in new york state from 1992 to 2012.	in new york state (nys), eastern equine encephalitis (eee) was first reported in a human in 1971, in horses in 1970, and in pheasants in 1952.	2016	26901637
toxoplasma gondii and giardia duodenalis infections in domestic dogs in new york city public parks.	toxoplasma gondii and giardia duodenalis have been widely reported to produce major diseases in humans and domestic animals. little is known about the occurrence of these protozoan parasites in domestic dogs in the united states. the goal of this study was to determine the prevalence and genotypes of t. gondii and g. duodenalis among dogs in new york city. fecal samples from domestic dogs were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (pcr). overall, 3% of the samples tested positive for t. gondii, ...	2016	26988633
specific patterns of canine scavenging in indoor settings.	postmortem animal mutilations due to domestic dogs in isolated domestic deaths are taphonomic modifications regularly observed by forensic pathologists. they are rarely described in the literature; however, even though they present specific patterns. through 41 cases, 10 at the forensic institute in lille (france) and 31 at the new york city office of chief medical examiner (usa), plus 22 cases from the literature, specific locations and patterns of postmortem scavenging lesions are proposed. th ...	2015	25677199
why were "starvation diets" promoted for diabetes in the pre-insulin period?	in the decade before the discovery of insulin, the prominent american physicians frederick allen and elliott joslin advocated severe fasting and undernutrition to prolong the lives of diabetic patients. detractors called this "starvation dieting," and some patients did indeed starve to death. allen and joslin promoted the therapy as a desperate application of animal experimentation to clinical treatment, and texts still describe it that way. this justification was exaggerated. the public record ...	2011	21396115
point seroprevalence of canine influenza virus h3n8 in dogs participating in a flyball tournament in pennsylvania.	to determine the seroprevalence of antibody against canine influenza virus h3n8 in a group of pet dogs that participate in flyball in pennsylvania. design-serologic survey: animals-dogs attending a flyball tournament in downingtown, pa, from november 13 to 14, 2009. procedures-blood samples were collected from dogs following owner consent. medical, travel, and activity history of the dogs for the previous 10.5 months was obtained from owners. serum was harvested and submitted to cornell universi ...	2011	21401429
neighborhood differences in exposure and sensitization to cockroach, mouse, dust mite, cat, and dog allergens in new york city.	background: asthma prevalence varies widely among neighborhoods within new york city. exposure to mouse and cockroach allergens has been suggested as a cause. objective: to test the hypotheses that children living in high asthma prevalence neighborhoods (hapns) would have higher concentrations of cockroach and mouse allergens in their homes than children in low asthma prevalence neighborhoods (lapns), and that these exposures would be related to sensitization and asthma. methods: in the new york ...	2011	21536321
evolution: darwin's city.		2011	21654780
Childhood asthma and indoor allergen exposure and sensitization in Buffalo, New York.	This nested case-control study examined the association between prevalent asthma and indoor allergen sensitization and/or exposure among children (aged 5-17 years) in Buffalo, New York. The study included a self-administered questionnaire, clinical interviews, skin allergen sensitivity tests and home dust sampling for house dust mites, cat, dog, cockroach and mouse allergens. After adjusting for multiple confounders, asthma cases had higher odds of being sensitized to Der p dust mites (odds rati ...	2011	21962526
prevalence of giardia duodenalis assemblages among dairy herds in the new york city watershed.	a longitudinal herd-level study was carried out to determine the cumulative incidence of giardia duodenalis infections in dairy cattle in the new york city watershed. we also sought to assess the changes in infection pattern of animals diagnosed as shedding giardia over time, determine risk factors that may be associated with g. duodenalis infections, and identify potentially zoonotic infections. a total of 2109 fecal samples were randomly collected from dairy cattle at 34 farms in the new york ...	2011	21993211
terrestrial rabies and human postexposure prophylaxis, new york, usa.	during 1993-2002, cats accounted for 2.7% of rabid terrestrial animals in new york but for one third of human exposure incidents and treatments. nonbite exposures and animals of undetermined rabies status accounted for 54% and 56%, respectively, of persons receiving rabies treatments.	2010	20202438
ny: missing signature on discharge summary: does this mean no instructions were given? delorenzo v. st. clare's hospital of schenectady, 2010-00433 (1/21/2010)-ny.		2010	20235367
hoarding, hermitage, and the law: why we love the collyer brothers.	interest in hoarding behavior has intensified, as it works its way through dsm-v deliberations and treatment models. meanwhile, both documentarians and fiction writers have embraced accounts of individuals with disposophobia and romanticized versions of the collyer brothers, the hermits of harlem. in this article, i examine the range of media and professional attention given to hoarders and their problems and then focus on a potential role for forensic mental health professionals. the psycholega ...	2010	20542947
incidence of ionized hypocalcemia in septic dogs and its association with morbidity and mortality: 58 cases (2006-2007).	to determine the incidence rate and prognostic significance of ionized hypocalcemia (ihca) among septic dogs.	2010	20731806
microevolution of canine influenza virus in shelters and its molecular epidemiology in the united states.	canine influenza virus (civ) emerged around 2000 when an equine influenza virus (eiv) was transmitted to dogs in florida. after 2003, the canine virus was carried by infected greyhounds to various parts of the united states and then became established in several large animal shelters, where it has continued to circulate. to better understand the evolution of civ since its emergence, and particularly its microevolution in spatially restricted populations, we examined multiple gene segments of civ ...	2010	20943966
evaluation of dexamethasone as a chemoprotectant for ccnu-induced bone marrow suppression in dogs.	in mice and people, administering corticosteroids before chemotherapy can reduce the severity of myelosuppression without reducing antitumour effects. this study investigated whether pretreatment with dexamethasone would reduce the incidence of grade 4 neutropenia in dogs receiving ccnu. twenty-five dogs received dexamethasone [0.1 mg kg(-1) per os (po) every 12 h] for 5 days and on the sixth day received ccnu (90 mg m(-2) po). historical dogs (n = 67) received ccnu alone (90 mg m(-2) po). forty ...	2009	19222832
designed to deter. community barriers to physical activity for people with visual or motor impairments.	people with disabilities are more likely to be obese, in poor health, and get less physical activity than the general population. however, research on community factors for physical activity has generally either excluded most people with disabilities, or overlooked relevant factors of community accessibility. this exploratory study investigated environmental factors affecting people with motor impairments and people with visual impairments in urban neighborhoods.	2008	18374250
assessment of acute injuries, exposure to environmental toxins, and five-year health surveillance of new york police department working dogs following the september 11, 2001, world trade center terrorist attack.	to determine deployment logistics of new york police department (nypd) working dogs that assisted in relief efforts at the world trade center (wtc) site following the september 11, 2001, terrorist attack; establish types and rates of related acute injuries and illnesses; identify environmental toxin exposures; and determine long-term (ie, 5-year) health effects of deployment.	2008	18593312
seasonal and diurnal melatonin production in exercising sled dogs.	melatonin is a hormone that is released from the pineal gland into the blood stream and is controlled by nerve impulses from the suprachiasmatic nuclei. melatonin synthesis, which is inhibited by light on the mammalian retina, peaks in plasma concentrations during the night. though still a subject of intense research, melatonin in mammals is known to effect the reproductive system, thyroid function, and adaptations to seasonal changes. sled dogs in fairbanks, alaska (65 degrees n) can be exposed ...	2007	17379556
comparative analysis of canine dermatophytosis and superficial pemphigus for the prevalence of dermatophytes and acantholytic keratinocytes: a histopathological and clinical retrospective study.	acantholytic dermatophytosis is a rarely reported condition of dogs that clinically and histopathologically mimics superficial pemphigus (erythematosus, foliaceus). histologically, periodic acid-schiff (pas) and grocott's methenamine-silver (gms) are often necessary to show the fungus. a retrospective histopathological study was conducted on 190 canine skin biopsy specimens: 95 each with the diagnosis of canine dermatophytosis or of superficial pemphigus. all specimens were stained with haematox ...	2007	17610488
hair analysis in sled dogs (canis lupus familiaris) illustrates a linkage of mercury exposure along the yukon river with human subsistence food systems.	the dog has been an important biomedical research model and hair samples from sled dogs could be used as a biomarker of exposure to metals. hair samples were used as a non-invasive indicator of mercury exposure in sled dogs fed commercial food and traditional village diets. sled dog populations living in rural new york and alaska were sampled in 2005 and 2006. total mercury (thg) content was determined on the entire hair sample in sled dogs from reference sites in north creek, new york and salch ...	2007	17707466
canine visceral leishmaniasis, united states and canada, 2000-2003.	visceral leishmaniasis, caused by protozoa of the genus leishmania donovani complex, is a vectorborne zoonotic infection that infects humans, dogs, and other mammals. in 2000, this infection was implicated as causing high rates of illness and death among foxhounds in a kennel in new york. a serosurvey of >12,000 foxhounds and other canids and 185 persons in 35 states and 4 canadian provinces was performed to determine geographic extent, prevalence, host range, and modes of transmission within fo ...	2006	16704782
influence of infecting serogroup on clinical features of leptospirosis in dogs.	the purpose of this study was to review recent cases of leptospirosis seen at referral centers in new york state and to identify differences in clinical or clinicopathologic aspects of the disease among different suspected infecting serogroups. medical records at the cornell university hospital for animals and the animal medical center in new york city were reviewed to identify dogs diagnosed with leptospirosis from september 1996 to august 2002. records of 55 dogs met the inclusion criteria for ...	2006	16734079
comparison of patterns of allergen sensitization among inner-city hispanic and african american children with asthma.	among hispanics, the largest minority ethnic group in the united states, asthma prevalence is increasing, particularly in inner-city neighborhoods. although allergen sensitization among asthmatic african americans has been extensively studied, similar details are not available for hispanic children.	2006	17165272
prosodic disambiguation of syntactic structure: for the speaker or for the addressee?	evidence has been mixed on whether speakers spontaneously and reliably produce prosodic cues that resolve syntactic ambiguities. and when speakers do produce such cues, it is unclear whether they do so "for" their addressees (the audience design hypothesis) or "for" themselves, as a by-product of planning and articulating utterances. three experiments addressed these issues. in experiments 1 and 3, speakers followed pictorial guides to spontaneously instruct addressees to move objects. critical ...	2005	15680144
combined transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation and ahmed gonioimplantation in dogs with primary glaucoma: 51 cases (1996-2004).	to evaluate the combined diode laser cycloablation procedure and adjunctive ahmed gonioimplant use in dogs with primary glaucoma.	2005	15762925
microbiological aspects of the investigation that traced the 1998 outbreak of listeriosis in the united states to contaminated hot dogs and establishment of molecular subtyping-based surveillance for listeria monocytogenes in the pulsenet network.	a multistate outbreak of listeriosis occurred in the united states in 1998 with illness onset dates between august and december. the outbreak caused illness in 108 persons residing in 24 states and caused 14 deaths and four miscarriages or stillbirths. this outbreak was detected by public health officials in tennessee and new york who observed significant increases over expected listeriosis cases in their states. subsequently, the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) began laboratory ...	2005	15872265
from dogs to frogs: how pets, laboratory animals, and wildlife aided in elucidating harmful effects arising from a hazardous dumpsite.	the medical literature contains many examples of cases in which serendipitous observations have led to important findings. in the example described in this article, laboratory and field observations conducted at the mohawk nation community of akwesasne led to the important and unexpected finding that frogs once plentiful in the area were no longer observed. laboratory tests comparing river sediments from akwesasne to pristine sediment from ithaca, newyork, indicated multiple adverse health effec ...	2005	16179745
west nile virus activity--united states, january 1-december 1, 2005.	west nile virus (wnv) is the leading cause of arboviral encephalitis in the united states. originally discovered in africa in 1937, wnv was first detected in the western hemisphere in 1999 in new york city. since then it has caused seasonal epidemics of febrile illness and severe neurologic disease. during january 1-december 1, 2005, a total of 2,744 cases of wnv disease in humans were reported in the united states, an increase from 2,359 during the same period in 2004. a total of 1,165 cases we ...	2005	16357821
readers' responses to the webcast video editorial entitled "a healthcare system that works".		2005	16385700
rabies postexposure prophylaxis, new york, 1995-2000.	the epidemiology of human rabies postexposure prophylaxis (pep) in 4 upstate new york counties was described from data obtained from 2,216 incidences of pep recorded by local health departments from 1995 to 2000. overall annual incidence for the study period was 27 cases per 100,000 persons. mean annual pep incidence rates were highest in rural counties and during the summer months. pep incidence was highest among patients 5-9 and 30-34 years of age. bites accounted for most pep (51%) and were p ...	2005	16485480
host feeding patterns of established and potential mosquito vectors of west nile virus in the eastern united states.	an important variable in determining the vectorial capacity of mosquito species for arthropod-borne infections is the degree of contact of the vector and the vertebrate reservoir. this parameter can be estimated by examining the host-feeding habits of vectors. serological and polymerase chain reaction based methods have been used to study the host-feedings patterns of 21 mosquito species from new york, new jersey, and tennessee, 19 of which previously have been found infected with west nile viru ...	2004	15018775
sand fly (lutzomyia vexator) (diptera: psychodidae) populations in upstate new york: abundance, microhabitat, and phenology.	visceral leishmaniasis is an endemic protozoal disease of humans and dogs in tropical and subtropical regions in asia, africa, southern europe, central america, and south america, where sand flies (genera phlebotomus and lutzomyia) act as vectors. an outbreak in a new york foxhound kennel and subsequent surveillance revealed widespread leishmania infantum infection of dogs in the united states, outside the known range of the vector sand flies. for this study, we conducted surveillance for sand f ...	2004	15311474
localization of pancreatic inflammation and necrosis in dogs.	few studies of the prevalence of histologic lesions of the exocrine pancreas in dogs have been reported, and none of them systematically evaluate the localization of these lesions. the purpose of this study was to describe the anatomic localization of pancreatic inflammation, necrosis, and fibrosis in dogs presented for postmortem examination. seventy-three pancreata from dogs presented for postmortem examination were evaluated and investigated for the presence of suppurative inflammation (si), ...	2004	15320585
pulmonary thromboembolism in cats.	pulmonary thromboembolism (pte) is rarely diagnosed in cats, and the clinical features of the disease are not well known. pte was diagnosed at postmortem examination in 17 cats, a prevalence of 0.06% over a 24-year period. the age of affected cats ranged from 10 months to 18 years, although young (<4 years) and old (>10 years) cats were more commonly affected than were middle-aged cats. males and females were equally affected. the majority of cats with pte (n = 16) had concurrent disease, which ...	2004	15320593
west nile virus activity--united states, september 8-14, 2004.	during september 8-14, a total of 195 cases of human west nile virus (wnv) illness were reported from 26 states (alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, colorado, florida, georgia, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maryland, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new mexico, new york, north dakota, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, south dakota, tennessee, texas, and wisconsin).	2004	15371969
medical and behavioral surveillance of dogs deployed to the world trade center and the pentagon from october 2001 to june 2002.	to evaluate early medical and behavioral effects of deployment to the world trade center, fresh kills landfill, or the pentagon on responding search-and-rescue (sar) dogs.	2004	15485044
deployment morbidity among search-and-rescue dogs used after the september 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.	to determine characteristics, variables associated with deployment morbidity, and injuries and illnesses of search-and-rescue dogs associated with the sept 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.	2004	15485045
west nile virus activity--united states, october 20-26, 2004.	during october 20-26, a total of 80 cases of human west nile virus (wnv) illness were reported from 16 states (arizona, california, florida, iowa, kentucky, louisiana, michigan, mississippi, missouri, montana, nebraska, new york, ohio, south dakota, texas, and utah).	2004	15514584
vmat deployment to new york involved dual role.		2004	15521434
west nile virus activity--united states, november 9-16, 2004.	during november 9-16, a total of 31 cases of human west nile virus (wnv) illness were reported from eight states (arizona, georgia, maryland, michigan, missouri, new york, pennsylvania, and texas).	2004	15549023
rabies surveillance in the united states during 2003.	during 2003, 49 states and puerto rico reported 7,170 cases of rabies in nonhuman animals and 3 cases in human beings to the cdc. this represents a 10% decrease from the 7,967 cases in nonhuman animals and 3 cases in human beings reported in 2002. more than 91 (n = 6,556) were in wild animals, and 8.6% (614) were in domestic species (compared with 92.5% in wild animals and 74% in domestic species in 2002). the relative contributions of the major groups of animals were as follows: 2,635 raccoons ...	2004	15643834
salmonella typhimurium outbreak associated with veterinary clinic.	a salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium outbreak was associated with a veterinary clinic. confirmed cases were in one cat, two veterinary technicians, four persons associated with clinic patients, and a nurse not linked to the clinic. this outbreak emphasizes the importance of strong public health ties to the animal health community.	2004	15663875
antibiotic susceptibilities of anaplasma (ehrlichia) phagocytophilum strains from various geographic areas in the united states.	we tested the antibiotic susceptibilities of eight strains of anaplasma phagocytophilum (the agent of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis) collected in various geographic areas of the united states, including minnesota, wisconsin, california, and new york. the results are homogeneous and show that doxycycline, rifampin, and levofloxacin are the most active antibiotics against these strains in vitro.	2003	12499227
wolbachia endosymbionts in fleas (siphonaptera).	intracellular endosymbionts, wolbachia spp., have been reported in many different orders of insects and in nematodes but not previously in fleas. this is the first conclusive report of wolbachia spp. within members of the siphonaptera. using nested polymerase chain reaction (pcr) targeting of the 16s ribosomal rna gene, we screened for wolbachia spp. in fleas collected from 3 counties in georgia and 1 in new york. the prevalence of wolbachia spp. detected varied among the 6 different species scr ...	2003	12760642
remembering 9/11.		2003	12839050
hereditary nasal parakeratosis in labrador retrievers: 11 new cases and a retrospective study on the presence of accumulations of serum ('serum lakes') in the epidermis of parakeratotic dermatoses and inflamed nasal plana of dogs.	we report 11 new cases of hereditary nasal parakeratosis in labrador retrievers. the disease was first observed when the dogs were 6 months to 2 years of age, and affected dogs of either sex and all coat colours. hyperkeratosis and depigmentation were confined to the nasal planum, and affected dogs were otherwise healthy. the principal histological findings in biopsy specimens were marked diffuse parakeratotic hyperkeratosis, multiple intracorneal serum lakes and superficial interstitial-to-inte ...	2003	12895224
clinical evaluation and long-term follow-up of dogs having coronoidectomy for elbow incongruity.	a retrospective study was performed describing the clinical presentations, radiographic findings, and surgical outcomes of 17 dogs (18 elbows) following medial coronoidectomy for the treatment of elbow joint incongruity as a sole disease entity. complete resolution of lameness was achieved in 100% of the cases. the mean radiographic arthrosis grade progressed in 70% of the cases. results of this study indicate that resolution of clinical lameness may be achieved with medial coronoidectomy in dog ...	2003	14518656
clinical findings in 40 dogs with hypersensitivity associated with administration of potentiated sulfonamides.	the purpose of this study was to summarize the clinical findings in 40 dogs with systemic hypersensitivity reactions associated with the administration of potentiated sulfonamides. dogs ranged from 6 months to 14 years of age, with a mean of 5.7 +/- 3.2 years. spayed female dogs were overrepresented (24 of 40, or 60% of the dogs), as were samoyeds (3 of 40; 8%) and miniature schnauzers (5 of 40; 13%). mean dosages of potentiated sulfonamides were 47.0 +/- 14.9 mg/kg/d (range, 23.4-81.4 mg/kg/d). ...	2003	14529130
pre-west nile virus outbreak: perceptions and practices to prevent mosquito bites and viral encephalitis in the united states.	mosquitoes can transmit over 100 of the viruses that can cause encephalitis, meningitis, and hemorrhagic disease in humans (chin 2000; gubler 1996; monath 1989). while much is known about the ecology, epidemiology, and clinical manifestations of the arboviral encephalitides (campbell et al. 2002; centers for disease control and prevention 1997; gubler 1998; hayes 1989; hubálek and halouzka 1999), little empirical research exists regarding the u.s. population's knowledge of mosquitoes and arbovir ...	2003	14733669
visceral leishmaniasis in a new york foxhound kennel.	although endemic throughout much of the world, autochthonous visceral leishmaniasis has been reported on only 3 previous occasions in north america. after diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in 4 foxhounds from a kennel in dutchess county, new york (index kennel), serum and ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid (edta)-anticoagulated blood were collected from the remaining 108 american or cross-bred foxhounds in the index kennel and from 30 beagles and basset hounds that were periodically housed in th ...	2002	11822802
when to neuter dogs and cats: a survey of new york state veterinarians' practices and beliefs.	practicing veterinarians in small-animal or mixed-animal practice in new york state were surveyed about their beliefs and practices regarding the age at which dogs and cats should be neutered and their attitudes toward early neutering (at 4 months of age or younger). the majority of veterinarians routinely recommended neutering for all client animals (70.6%) and supported the routine neutering of shelter animals before adoption (90.3%). more veterinarians in this study reported at least one perc ...	2002	12220034
the modular resource center: integrated units for the study of the anatomical sciences in a problem-based curriculum.	the modular resource center (mrc) at the college of veterinary medicine at cornell university was created in 1993 as a way to provide visual resources in support of a newly implemented problem-based curriculum in which the anatomical sciences are taught primarily in the first tutorial-based course, the animal body. over two dozen modules have been created specifically in support of this course, whereas additional modules have been created in support of other basic science courses. the basic unit ...	2002	12467082
serologic evidence of rickettsia akari infection among dogs in a metropolitan city.	to determine whether dogs in new york, ny are naturally infected with rickettsia akari, the causative agent of rickettsialpox in humans.	2001	11394829
a little magic works wonders.		2001	11452806
reactivity of serum samples of dogs and horses tested by use of class-specific recombinant-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for detection of granulocytic ehrlichiosis.	to test serum samples of dogs and horses by use of class-specific recombinant-based elisa for establishing a diagnosis of granulocytic ehrlichiosis attributable to infection with organisms from the ehrlichia phagocytophila genogroup.	2001	11560261
exposure of domestic mammals to west nile virus during an outbreak of human encephalitis, new york city, 1999.	we evaluated west nile (wn) virus seroprevalence in healthy horses, dogs, and cats in new york city after an outbreak of human wn virus encephalitis in 1999. two (3%) of 73 horses, 10 (5%) of 189 dogs, and none of 12 cats tested positive for wn virus-neutralizing antibodies. domestic mammals should be evaluated as sentinels for local wn virus activity and predictors of the infection in humans.	2001	11585540
reactivity of dog sera to whole-cell or recombinant antigens of borrelia burgdorferi by elisa and immunoblot analysis.	enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (elisas) with separate preparations of 10 purified recombinant antigens of borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto were used to test sera from 36 dogs not vaccinated with whole cells of this agent and from five dogs vaccinated with whole-cell b. burgdorferi bacteria. all dogs lived in tick-infested areas of connecticut and south-eastern new york state, usa. the non-vaccinated dogs had limb or joint disorder, lameness and fever during the period 1984-1991 and had ant ...	2001	11599738
vmats aid rescue efforts in new york city.		2001	11697357
four-legged heroes at ground zero.		2001	11767907
clinical anatomy of the north american river otter (lontra canadensis).	published anatomic studies of north american river otters (lontra canadensis) include only comparative reviews of single anatomic systems, but this paper includes multiple clinically relevant anatomic features. both captive and free-ranging north american river otters were studied by gross dissection of nine specimens, radiography of 18 live otters, and physical examination of 170 otters. body fat in north american river otters is stored primarily subcutaneously at the base of the tail and in th ...	2000	11428393
biohazards--emerging diseases. a plum of an island.		2000	10862416
hunters hounded as leishmaniasis is diagnosed in foxhounds.		2000	10863579
serologic survey of selected viral agents in recently captured wild north american river otters (lontra canadensis).	blood samples were collected from 64 wild north american river otters (lontra [lutra] canadensis) from northern and eastern new york state and analyzed for serologic evidence of exposure to selected viral agents during a 1995 1996 translocation program. no clinical signs of disease nor lesions suggestive of prior viral exposure were seen. titers were detected for antibodies against canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus-1, and canine parvovirus-2 but not for antibodies against canine adenovi ...	2000	10982127
dog bites in new york city.	the purpose of this review is to characterize the public health problem of dog bites in new york city. dog bites represent a major source of morbidity, mortality, disability, and health care cost in the united states. the most severe injuries are frequently referred to the plastic surgeon. the authors have recently treated several severe cases of unprovoked dog attacks in children. to characterize the dog bite problem in new york city, data were obtained for 1998 from the new york city departmen ...	2000	11039368
human rabies postexposure prophylaxis during a raccoon rabies epizootic in new york, 1993 and 1994.	we describe the epidemiology of human rabies postexposure prophylaxis (pep) in four upstate new york counties during the 1st and 2nd year of a raccoon rabies epizootic. we obtained data from records of 1,173 persons whose rabies pep was reported to local health departments in 1993 and 1994. mean annual pep incidence rates were highest in rural counties, in summer, and in patients 10 to 14 and 35 to 44 years of age. pep given after bites was primarily associated with unvaccinated dogs and cats, b ...	1999	10341178
feline retinal degeneration: clinical experience and new findings (1994-1997).	a retrospective case series of 26 cats with diffuse retinal degeneration is presented. the most common presenting complaints included bumping into objects, dilated pupils, and reluctance to jump. ophthalmic examination findings were consistent with those reported in dogs with progressive retinal atrophy. breed predilection of the siamese cat was observed. cats with primary retinal degeneration presented late in the clinical course of their disease, when vision loss was severe. early symptoms suc ...	1999	10580912
cardiovascular research in the animal medical center.		1999	10724510
parental perceptions of access to care and quality of care for inner-city children with asthma.	the objective of this study was to describe perceptions of asthma care, morbidity, and health service utilization by parents of children with asthma presenting to an inner-city emergency department (ed). a cross-sectional survey was conducted in an urban pediatric ed, with a convenience sample of 466 parents of children receiving asthma treatment during a consecutive 6-week period in late fall 1995. parents completed a 30-item survey including sociodemographic data, source of primary medical car ...	1998	9513584
naturally acquired leptospirosis in 36 dogs: serological and clinicopathological features.	case records of 36 dogs with confirmed leptospirosis diagnosed at the new york state college of veterinary medicine from 1980 to 1995 were reviewed retrospectively, and clinical, serological and pathological findings were recorded to characterise the epidemiology of this disease in upstate new york. titres were directed predominantly against serovars grippotyphosa and/or pomona in 31 of 34 dogs. convalescent titres were measured for 53 per cent of dogs. the most common clinical presentation was ...	1998	9631358
rabies surveillance in the united states during 1997.	in 1997, 49 states, the district of columbia, and puerto rico reported 8,509 cases of rabies in nonhuman animals and 4 cases in human beings to the centers for disease control and prevention. nearly 93% (7,899) were wild animals, whereas 7% (610) were domestic species. the total number of reported cases increased 19.4% from that of 1996 (7,128 cases). increases were apparent in each of the major species groups, with the exception of cattle. the relative contributions of these groups to the total ...	1998	9861958
blastomycosis in six dogs in new york state.	blastomycosis was diagnosed in 6 dogs living in new york state. to our knowledge, blastomycosis has not been previously reported in dogs in this area, and maps that indicate the prevalence of blastomycosis in north america often partially or completely exclude the state of new york. environmental characteristics implicated in previous blastomycosis outbreaks in people can be found in new york state, and this may explain how these dogs became infected. blastomycosis develops in people as well as ...	1997	9040835
spinal tumors in 37 dogs: clinical outcome and long-term survival (1987-1994).	the current management of dogs with spinal canal neoplasia in a large veterinary institution was evaluated. postoperative survival time and prognostic indicators for survival were examined. spinal neoplasms in dogs and humans also were compared. thirty-seven cases with histologically confirmed spinal tumors were included in the study. the cervical region was affected most commonly, and 23 (62%) of 37 cases had extradural tumors. a hemilaminectomy or a dorsal laminectomy was performed in each cas ...	1997	9204465
comparison of major antigenic proteins of six strains of the human granulocytic ehrlichiosis agent by western immunoblot analysis.	the etiologic agent of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (hge) is an obligate intracellular bacterium. in 1996, blood specimens from 53 patients suspected of having hge were examined by indirect fluorescent antibody (ifa) testing with the hge agent no. 13 isolate as the antigen, by nested pcr, and by culture. all patients resided in westchester county, n.y. twelve patient specimens were positive for ifa (titer > or = 1:40). seven of these were also positive by pcr. of the seven specimens positive ...	1997	9316916
antibodies to ehrlichia equi in dogs from the northeastern united states.	to determine whether dogs living in tickinfested areas of the northeastern united states had been exposed to ehrlichia equi, an etiologic agent of granulocytic ehrlichiosis.	1997	9364226
timing of ixodes scapularis (acari: ixodidae) oviposition and larval activity in southern new york.	timing of oviposition and larval eclosion for fall- and spring-fed female blacklegged tick, ixodes scapularis say, and effect of temperature on those events in southern new york state, where lyme disease is endemic, were determined in the field. we also examined seasonal pattern of larval host-seeking activity, as well as rate of survival for overwintering, unfed larvae. totals of 9 and 8 replete female i. scapularis were released in fall 1988 and spring 1989, respectively. for the 10 females th ...	1996	8906918
diet and exercise patterns in pet dogs.	a study was conducted to provide baseline data on pet dog diet and exercise patterns. in addition, the repeatability of a telephone questionnaire to determine these patterns was evaluated. dogs seen at the texas veterinary medical center that were less than 3 years old and of medium, large, or giant purebreeds or mixed-breeds were included. information was collected about background variables, brands, quantities, and types of foods fed, and types and frequency of exercise. daily intake of metabo ...	1995	7601712
evaluation of an emergency-procedure teaching laboratory for the development of proficiency in tube thoracostomy.	emergency-procedure laboratories are not a standardized part of the curriculum for emergency medicine residency programs. the authors evaluated the efficacy of an emergency-procedure laboratory to teach medical students and residents the performance of tube thoracostomy.	1994	7614286
rabies surveillance in the united states during 1993.	in 1993, 49 states, the district of columbia, and puerto rico reported 9,495 cases of rabies in nonhuman animals and 3 cases in human beings to the centers for disease control and prevention. greater than 93% (8,889 cases) were wild animals, whereas 6.4% (606 cases) were domestic species. the total number of reported cases increased 9.9% over that of 1992 (8,645 cases), with most of the increase resulting from continued spread of rabies in raccoons (37.1% increase in reported cases over 1992). t ...	1994	7744643
rabies surveillance in the united states during 1992.	in 1992, 49 states, the district of columbia, and puerto rico reported 8,644 cases of rabies in nonhuman animals and 1 case in a human being to the centers for disease control and prevention. almost 92% (7,912 cases) were wild animals, the largest number of wild animals ever reported, whereas 8.5% (732 cases) were domestic species. the total number of reported cases increased 23.9% over that of 1991 (6,975 cases), with most of the increase resulting from continued spread of rabies in raccoons. t ...	1993	8307825
prevalence of atopy in an inner-city asthmatic population.	seventy-three patients at the mount sinai hospital emergency room were investigated to determine the prevalence of atopy in asthma in a predominantly black and hispanic inner-city population. serum ige levels and radioallergosorbent tests (rasts) to eight common inhalant allergens were measured in both the asthmatic group and a nonasthmatic emergency-room control group. the mean total ige level for the asthma group was 263.8 iu/ml compared to 63.8 iu/ml in the control group (p = 0.032), and 60% ...	1993	8345850
the distribution of canine exposure to borrelia burgdorferi in a lyme-disease endemic area.	a serosurvey of canine exposure to borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of human lyme disease, was conducted in westchester county, new york, to determine the distribution of exposure in an area endemic for lyme disease.	1993	8363007
canine exposure to borrelia burgdorferi and prevalence of ixodes dammini (acari: ixodidae) on deer as a measure of lyme disease risk in the northeastern united states.	surveillance programs that identify areas where both the vector (ixodes dammini) and etiologic agent (borrelia burgdorferi) are present may identify the risk of lyme disease and its spread earlier and more accurately than do programs relying on any single method, particularly human case reports. hunter-killed deer (n = 1,204) from 22 counties in maryland, massachusetts, new hampshire, new york, and pennsylvania were examined in fall 1989 and all ectoparasites were identified. the following sprin ...	1993	8433324
rabies surveillance in the united states during 1991.	in 1991, 49 states, the district of columbia, and puerto rico reported 6,972 cases of rabies in nonhuman animals and 3 cases in human beings to the centers for disease control. ninety-one percent (6,354 cases) were wild animals, whereas 8.9% (618 cases) were domestic species. the total number of reported cases of rabies increased 42.9% over that of 1990 (4,881 cases), with most of the increase resulting from continued spread of the epizootic of rabies in raccoons in the mid-atlantic and northeas ...	1992	1483899
rabies surveillance in the united states during 1990.	in 1990, the united states and its territories reported 4,881 cases of rabies in animals to the centers for disease control, a 1.5% increase from 1989. of these, 553 were domestic animals, 4,327 were wild animals, and one was a human being. pennsylvania reported the highest number (611) of rabies cases in animals in 1990. for the first time since surveillance of rabies in wild animals was begun in the 1950s, the number of cases of rabies in raccoons exceeded that in skunks. particularly large in ...	1992	1577642
perspective on the development of vaccines against lyme disease.	lyme disease, the multisystem illness caused by the tick-borne spirochaete, borrelia burgdorferi, has emerged as a threat to public health worldwide. it is a particularly vexing problem in the united states where it is growing in range and intensity. in fact, in some hyperendemic regions of new york and new england, lyme disease is now such a threat that it interferes with all sorts of outdoor activities, and has even led to depreciation of real estate values. family dogs in these areas seem to ...	1991	1771965
mini-mental state exam scores vary with education in blacks and whites.	previous studies have suggested that education and race may affect performance on standardized mental status tests. in order to more clearly define these relationships, a prospective longitudinal study was devised to answer two questions: (1) whether race or level of education affects scores on the mini-mental state (mms) exam in non-demented people and (2) what numerical cutpoints maximize the sensitivity and specificity of utilizing the mms to help diagnose dementia in blacks of varying educat ...	1991	1991947
echinococcal cyst of the liver: diagnosis and surgical management.	the encysted larval form of echinococcus granulosus may infest man as an incidental host. the liver is the organ most commonly involved, but the lung and brain may be affected. the disease is endemic where sheep are raised with dogs in a pastoral environment. areas of high endemicity exist in rural north america. human echinococcal disease is now seen in urban medical centers because of the changing patterns of migration and immigration. an echinococcal cyst of the liver is reported in a residen ...	1990	2073088
a case report of lead paint poisoning during renovation of a victorian farmhouse.	we describe a series of four cases of childhood lead poisoning and two cases of adult lead toxicity in a professional family exposed to lead dust and fume during renovation of a rural farmhouse. initial blood lead levels in the children ranged from 2.70 to 4.20 microm/l (56 to 87 microns/dl) and all four required chelation therapy. lead-based paint poisoning, a well recognized entity among young children in poor, urban neighborhoods, is not confined exclusively to such areas.	1990	2119148
persistence of antibodies to borrelia burgdorferi in dogs of new york and connecticut.	multiple blood samples were obtained from privately owned dogs living in tick-infested areas of new york (westchester county) and connecticut, where lyme disease in human beings has been reported. of the 175 dogs examined, 127 (72.6%) had limb/joint disorder, whereas the remaining 48 dogs were considered healthy. results of analysis of 419 serum samples revealed igm antibody to borrelia burgdorferi in healthy and lame dogs during all seasons. prevalence of seropositivity was significantly (p les ...	1990	2329074
detection of borrelia burgdorferi dna in museum specimens of ixodes dammini ticks.	in order to investigate the potential for borrelia burgdorferi infection before the recognition of lyme disease as a clinical entity, the polymerase chain reaction (pcr) was used to examine museum specimens of ixodes dammini (deer ticks) for the presence of spirochete-specific dna sequences. one hundred and thirty-six archival tick specimens were obtained representing various continental u.s. locations; dna sequences characteristic of modern day isolates of b. burgdorferi were detected in 13 194 ...	1990	2402635
seasonal activity and survival of adult ixodes dammini (acari: ixodidae) in southern new york state.	mark-recapture studies demonstrated that adult ixodes dammini spielman, clifford, piesman, and corwin in southern new york successfully overwinter and resume active host-seeking in the spring. thus, the resulting bimodal peak in autumn and spring appears to reflect temperature-induced activity of the same cohort and not different generations. adult tick abundance in the field was monitored by counting the number of ticks collected by a domestic dog on routine walks and correcting for the effects ...	1989	2585455
tissue concentrations of heavy metals and polychlorinated biphenyls in raccoons in central new york.		1988	3133000
clinical and serologic studies of canine borreliosis.	during 1984 and 1985, blood samples were obtained from 271 dogs that were suspected of having borreliosis. the dogs lived in areas known to be infested with ticks and had been examined because of limb/joint disorders or for unknown illnesses marked by fever, anorexia, or fatigue. lameness had been the most frequently reported clinical manifestation. analyses of serum specimens, by an indirect fluorescent antibody (ifa) method or by an elisa, detected antibodies to borrelia burgdorferi, the etiol ...	1987	3319989
toxocara canis infection of children: epidemiologic and neuropsychologic findings.	sera from 4,652 children whose blood was submitted to the new york city department of health for lead analysis were tested for antibodies to toxocara canis using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (elisa). standardized to the age distribution of the study population, t. canis seropositivity (inverse titers greater than or equal to 16) was 5.7 per cent in males and 5.1 per cent in females. t. canis antibody titers and lead exposures as measured by centers for disease control lead classes were p ...	1987	3565646
leads from the mmwr. an imported case of rabies in an immunized dog.		1987	3820450
an imported case of rabies in an immunized dog.		1987	3102932
salmonella serotypes from animals in new york state, 1978-1983.	the salmonella serotypes isolated during 1978 to 1983 at the diagnostic and clinical laboratories of the new york state college of veterinary medicine from animal sources in new york state were reviewed and compared to earlier data from new york state animals and to national data for both human and animal sources. a total of 255 salmonella strains were studied from the six year period and included 33 serotypes. salmonella enteritidis ser typhimurium continued to be the most commonly reported ser ...	1986	3940747
spirochetes in ticks and antibodies to borrelia burgdorferi in white-tailed deer from connecticut, new york state, and north carolina.	ticks were screened for spirochetes and serum samples from white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) were assayed for antibodies to borrelia burgdorferi during 1983-1984. using fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled rabbit antibodies produced to b. burgdorferi, the etiologic agent of lyme disease, spirochetes were detected in ixodes dammini (10.5% of 1,193) and dermacentor albipictus (0.6% of 157) adults from connecticut, i. dammini nymphs (49.1% of 108) and adults (64.7% of 99) from armonk, new yo ...	1986	3520030
dogs and the elderly: the perfect prescription for companionship.		1985	10283979
spirochete-associated arthritis (lyme disease) in a dog.		1984	6746395