Jenny Ferguson

ORCID: 0000-0003-3950-3732
Publications
Citations
Views
---
Saved
---
About
Contact & Profiles
Research Areas
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Family and Disability Support Research
  • Behavioral and Psychological Studies
  • Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Healthcare and Venom Research
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Infection Control and Ventilation
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
  • Plant Parasitism and Resistance
  • Plant Molecular Biology Research
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Plant and animal studies
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
  • SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
  • Entomological Studies and Ecology
  • Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
  • Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

Queen's University Belfast
2018-2024

White Plains Hospital
2020

New York Hospital Queens
2020

NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital
2020

University of Freiburg
2017

Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology
1987

Kenyatta National Hospital
1968-1970

Stobhill Hospital
1970

Glasgow Royal Infirmary
1969-1970

Sigma Research (United States)
1969

In seed plants, strigolactones (SLs) regulate architecture and induce mycorrhizal symbiosis in response to environmental cues. SLs are formed by combined activity of the carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases (CCDs) 7 8 from 9-cis-β-carotene, leading carlactone that is converted cytochromes P450 (clade 711; MAX1 Arabidopsis) into various SLs. As Physcomitrella patens possesses CCD7 CCD8 homologs but lacks MAX1, we investigated if PpCCD7 together with PpCCD8 form how deletion these enzymes...

10.1111/nph.14506 article EN New Phytologist 2017-03-06

Abstract Interventions based upon applied behaviour analysis (ABA) have been shown to be best practice for children with autism spectrum disorder. However, in many parts of the world there is a shortage appropriately trained analysts. Telehealth potential solution increasing access ABA. Our study assessed use telehealth provide parent training naturalistic teaching strategies designed increase child communication skills. Five dyads took part training, utilising didactic and synchronous...

10.1007/s10882-022-09839-8 article EN cc-by Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2022-03-29

In the International Year of Nurse, we are in midst a global pandemic. Historically, nurses have been at forefront crises influencing standards care and public health policy. Managing psychiatric patients during current COVID-19 pandemic has challenged nurses' role within therapeutic milieu fostering innovative practices to meet patient needs. Our behavioral center met challenges with resilience, creativity commitment. The next challenge is learn from experience. Building on technology opens...

10.1016/j.apnu.2020.11.002 article EN other-oa Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 2020-11-20

Summary An account is given of the effects boomslang venom in man. Evidence was found a fibrinolytic state apparently secondary to coagulant action venom. These features rapidly responded administration specific antivenom. In vitro studies, using homogenate parotids, confirmed properties and showed them be much greater potency than proteolytic actions.

10.1055/s-0038-1653532 article EN Thrombosis and Haemostasis 1969-01-01

There is a growing body of evidence supporting the use telehealth to provide parent training in behaviour analytic interventions and researchers have begun focus on international demonstrations this model. The current study assessed efficacy package focused naturalistic teaching strategies designed upskill parents children with autism spectrum disorder them ready increase social communication behaviours across verbal operants. Two parent-child dyads were trained mand, tact intraverbals...

10.1007/s10882-022-09859-4 article EN cc-by Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2022-07-29

The action of the venom gaboon viper ( Bitis gabonica ) on blood coagulation, platelets, and fibrinolytic enzyme system was studied. results confirm that has a marked anticoagulant in vitro. appears to impair clot formation by direct proteolytic fibrinogen, releasing soluble breakdown products.

10.1136/jcp.22.3.312 article EN Journal of Clinical Pathology 1969-05-01

The venom of the rhinoceros horned viper ( Bitis nasicornis ) has been studied in vitro and shown to be anticoagulant. This action appeared due an effect on both extrinsic intrinsic blood thromboplastin mechanisms. was also proteolytic purified caseinolytic systems activated plasminogen, enhanced activation plasminogen by streptokinase, potentiated plasmin. In euglobulin clot lysis system high concentrations produced inhibition. crude increased platelet adhesiveness but delayed snowstorm...

10.1136/jcp.23.9.789 article EN Journal of Clinical Pathology 1970-12-01

The number of Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®s) available outside the United States is significantly lower than individuals with a diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requiring services. Research on alternative delivery platforms, such as telehealth, to disseminate interventions those in need paramount importance. current study evaluated effectiveness training professionals working ASD behavior‐analytic procedures through telehealth. Four professional–child dyads took part....

10.1002/jaba.834 article EN cc-by Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 2021-04-01

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a brief functional analysis and communication training conducted via telehealth. Three interventionist-child dyads took part in including one speech language pathologist two school teaching assistants, each working with child autism spectrum disorder. Interventionists were trained using didactic to implement as well synchronous coaching from BCBA

10.1007/s10882-022-09857-6 article EN cc-by Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2022-08-08

The effects of the venoms Naja melanoleuca, nigricollis, and Ophiophagus hannah on blood coagulation, platelet aggregation, fibrinolysis were studied in vitro. All three shown to be anticoagulant. This action appeared due an effect both extrinsic thromboplastin mechanisms. Platelet aggregation Chandler's tubes adenosine diphosphate reactivity inhibited by venoms, although case venom they only with intermediate concentrations. possessed proteolytic properties, but when incorporated into...

10.1136/jcp.22.3.304 article EN Journal of Clinical Pathology 1969-05-01

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has resulted in illness, deaths and societal disruption on a global scale. Societies have implemented various control measures to reduce transmission of virus mitigate its impact. Individual behavioural changes are crucial successful implementation these measures. Common recommended limit risk infection include frequent handwashing, reducing frequency social interactions use face coverings. It is important identify those factors that can...

10.1002/cl2.1336 article EN cc-by Campbell Systematic Reviews 2023-06-22

The venoms of three mambas ( Dendroaspis angusticeps, polylepis and jamesoni ) were shown to be anticoagulant, an effect due largely interference with the blood thromboplastin mechanism. also capable inhibiting platelet aggregation reactivity ADP. All possessed proteolytic properties but paradoxically reduced euglobulin clot lysis activity. When studied in purified systems this was uncompetitive inhibition plasmin.

10.1111/j.1365-2141.1968.tb01577.x article EN British Journal of Haematology 1968-12-01
Coming Soon ...