One Health Publications

” …  “This report highlights the interrelatedness of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use in human, animal, plant and environmental sectors—the One Health concept,” said Sophie E. Katz, MD, an assistant professor of pediatric infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tenn. “It is meant to raise awareness for pediatric primary care providers, and also to showcase that while we have made significant improvements in antibiotic use in agriculture since the last report was published, there are still improvements to be made.”

Antimicrobial resistant bacteria cause at least 2.8 million annual infections and more than 35,000 deaths, including in children, according to the CDC. The misuse and overuse of antibiotics in human and animal medicine is a significant contributor to the emergence and spread of resistant pathogens, the authors of the report wrote.

Addressing these issues will require dedicated efforts and a focus on the tenets of a One Health approach. “I very much hope that these concerns are addressed via legislation and/or public health efforts,” Dr. Katz told Infectious Disease Special Edition.  …”

Study enrolls dogs with urothelial carcinoma to assess anti-cPD-L1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) safety and efficacy, with potential applications for human treatments.

“Pitt’s first observance of One Health Day, an international, transdisciplinary forum on global health, featured a presentation by William T. Mallon, senior director of strategy and innovation development at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), who serves as the point person for sustainability and climate action.

John de Jong, DVM, President, World Veterinary Association

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OneHealthdrugs

Designed initially to celebrate the European Researcher night (27 September 2024), we wanted to extend our communication through the period after that day, because we cannot forget our mission as a Researchers. This communication represents a Joint message for the European Researcher right from One Health Initiative (OHI) and COST Action OneHealthdrugs . 27 September 2024. We take the opportunity to focus this year on the Missing Professional in the Chemistry of Care: Medicinal Chemists and the One Health Philosophy The concept of One Medicine focused on the interconnection between animal health and human health with the inclusion of the connection with ecosystem health, bringing the One Health term into being. However, another key player is key to elevating this transdisciplinary approach—the Medicinal chemist. The environmental impact of medical waste derived from antivirals, antiparasitcs and antifungals, amongst others, is a key threat to human and animal health. Importantly, developing antimicrobial-resistant pathogens is a key public health concern compounding the effects of human and animal contact with medical waste in effluent systems and other water sources. The skills required in designing compounds using the principles of green chemistry and implementing antimicrobial stewardship are tools of the chemist that can be used for educating and preparing future medical and veterinary graduates for a more eco-friendly approach to practice. These concepts are represented in our video.

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(CDC) A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 18, 2024 | Bird Flu | CDC

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CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or “H5N1 bird flu,” in dairy cows and other animals in the United States. 

Environmental public health research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: A blueprint for exposure science in a connected world

Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology (2024) Cite this article

Abstract

Exposure science plays an essential role in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S. EPA) mission to protect human health and the environment. The U.S. EPA’s Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA) within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) provides the exposure science needed to characterize the multifaceted relationships between people and their surroundings in support of national, regional, local and individual-level actions. Furthermore, exposure science research must position its enterprise to tackle the most pressing public health challenges in an ever-changing environment. These challenges include understanding and confronting complex human disease etiologies, disparities in the social environment, and system-level changes in the physical environment. Solutions will sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. Our objectives for this paper are to review the role of CPHEA exposure science research in various recent decision-making contexts, to present current challenges facing U.S. EPA and the larger exposure science field, and to provide illustrative case examples where CPHEA exposure science is demonstrating the latest methodologies at the intersection of these two motivations. This blueprint provides a foundation for applying exposomic tools and approaches to holistically understand real-world exposures so optimal environmental public health protective actions can be realized within the broader context of a One Health framework.

Conclusion

Within the context of the One Health framework, we will demonstrate how genomic technologies can be utilised to improve the overall quality of life for half the world’s population.

Abstract

This short communication is an effort to describe and elucidate the trajectory of the modern historical concept of “One Health.” It is dedicated to the many integrated approaches of health closely related to One Health, while also recognizing the contribution and origination of One Health perspectives/notions from those that have led the way and spearheaded this movement while considering Indigenous cultures across the world. The effects of synergies of those involved in building these integrative approaches are potentially bigger and better lasting than the sum of the individual players. It is only through collaboration, cooperation and diplomacy that we can achieve impactful transformation to benefit health. In this commentary, we aim to appropriately and accurately describe how the current use of “One Health” came to be and who were the main players.