Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and colorectal cancer risk: a large case control study in the Moroccan population by Khaoula El Kinany, Zineb Hatime, Achraf El Asri, Abdelilah Benslimane, Meimouna Deoula, Btissame Zarrouq, Pagona Lagiou, Karima El Rhazi

“…Conclusion: Our study, conducted in a southern Mediterranean population, adds to the evidence suggesting a protective effect of MD against CRC risk. …”
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Mortality in a Heterogeneous Population of Low-Risk Febrile Neutropenic Patients Treated Initially with Cefazolin and Tobramycin by Francesca Le Piane, Sandra AN Walker, Scott E Walker, Nina Lathia, Carlo De Angelis, Andrew Simor

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Microbial dynamics of acute pancreatitis: integrating culture, sequencing, and bile impact on bacterial populations and gaseous metabolites by Agnieszka Chmielarczyk, Edyta Golińska, Anna Tomusiak-Plebanek, Natalia Żeber-Lubecka, Natalia Żeber-Lubecka, Maria Kulecka, Maria Kulecka, Antoni Szczepanik, Katarzyna Jedlińska, Krzysztof Mech, Konrad Szaciłowski, Agata Kuziak, Agata Pietrzyk, Magdalena Strus

“…Furthermore, the effect of bile on the shift in the population of selected bacterial species was examined.ResultsThe NGS technique confirmed greater consistency in bacteria percentage (phyla/family) between stoma content and peripancreatic fluid. …”
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Update of Indicator PCB Levels in Food in Southern Italy: Assessment of the Dietary Exposure for Adult and Elderly Population by Grazia Barone, Arianna Storelli, Rita Garofalo, Maria Maddalena Storelli

“…The dietary intake for the total population was 12.33 ng·kg−1 bw·d−1, while depending on the sex/age groups, exposure was estimated between 9.60 and 12.11 ng·kg−1 bw·d−1, with seafood being the major contributor. …”
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Population of the invasive harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from Pelješac Peninsula, southern Croatia by Piotr Ceryngier, Jerzy Romanowski, Justyna Szymańska, Maja Galanciak, Marta Bardzińska, Mateusz Romanowski

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Sleep patterns and long-term mortality among older Israeli adults: a population-based study by Lital Keinan-Boker, Yariv Gerber, Saar Ashri, Gali Cohen, Tal Hasin

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A Y chromosome-linked genome editor for efficient population suppression in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae by Ignacio Tolosana, Katie Willis, Matthew Gribble, Lee Phillimore, Austin Burt, Tony Nolan, Andrea Crisanti, Federica Bernardini

“…Abstract Genetic control – the deliberate introduction of genetic traits to control a pest or vector population – offers a powerful tool to augment conventional mosquito control tools that have been successful in reducing malaria burden but that are compromised by a range of operational challenges. …”
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Phase-Dependent Color Polyphenism in Field Populations of Red Locust Nymphs (Nomadacris septemfasciata Serv.) in Madagascar by Michel Lecoq, Abdou Chamouine, My-Hanh Luong-Skovmand

“…According to their density, hopper populations consist of a mixture, in various proportions, of several pigment types. …”
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Otolith annulus validation and population dynamics of dark sleeper Odontobutis potamophila: insights for sustainable fisheries management by Miao Xiang, Miao Xiang, Haoran Liu, Haoran Liu, Haoran Liu, Bo Li, Hongxi Guo, Chuankun Zhu, Man Wang, Man Wang, Jie Wang, Jie Wang, Songguang Xie, Songguang Xie, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang

“…In this study, we assessed the growth patterns and population characteristics of the Odontobutis potamophila in Nansi Lake to inform evidence-based management recommendations for the sustainable development of fisheries in the region. …”
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Parasites of the invasive Chinese sleeper Perccottus glenii (Actinopterygii: Odontobutidae) in the region of the first introduction of the Carpathian population by Kvach Yuriy, Kutsokon Yuliya, Janáč Michal, Dykyy Ihor, Dzyziuk Natalia, Dudliv Ivanna, Nazaruk Kateryna

“…Parasites of the invasive Chinese sleeper (Perccottus glenii) were studied in five different localities at the site of the first introduction of the Carpathian population of this fish. We recorded eight taxa of parasites in Lviv water bodies. …”
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Association between obstructive sleep apnea and hyperuricemia/gout in the general population: a cross-sectional study by Suyeon Park, Seong-Hyeok Bak, Hyun-Sook Kim, Kyung-Ann Lee

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Psychometric validation of type 2 Diabetes Distress Assessment System in an Indian type 2 diabetes population by Baby Sharma, Pramod Tripathi, Nidhi Kadam, Diptika Tiwari, Anagha Vyawahare, Thejas Kathrikolly, Malhar Ganla

“…The Diabetes Distress Assessment System (T2-DDAS) is a recently validated tool for measuring DD, but its psychometric properties in non-Western populations, such as India, have not been evaluated. …”
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A computed tomography-based retrospective study on the foramen ovale and foramen spinosum in a Nigerian population by Beryl Shitandi Ominde, Dorcas Eruwu Odjegba, Joyce Ekeme Ikubor, Faithful Orovwoghene Omoro, Patrick Sunday Igbigbi

“…Background: This study investigated the shapes and dimensions of the foramen ovale (FO) and foramen spinosum (FS) in a specific population sample from Delta State, Nigeria, emphasizing their significance in various neurosurgical procedures. …”
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Ultrasound Assessment of Synovial Thickness of Some of the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of Hand in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients and the Normal Population by Zuhudha Hussain Manik, John George, Sargunan Sockalingam

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Genomics Reveal Population Structure and Intergeneric Hybridization in an Endangered South American Bird: Implications for Management and Conservation by Marisol Domínguez, Larissa S. Arantes, Pablo D. Lavinia, Nicole Bergjürgen, Agustin I. Casale, Pablo A. Fracas, Darío A. Lijtmaer, Pablo Tubaro, Sarah Sparmann, Susan Mbedi, Camila Mazzoni, Bettina Mahler, Ralph Tiedemann

“…This study uses genomic data to provide new insights to aid conservation and management of endangered species, using as a case study the Yellow cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata), a bird endemic to southern South America severely affected by illegal trade and the transformation of its natural habitat. We explore population structure within the Yellow cardinal, delimiting management units and describing connectivity among them. …”
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Association between sleep duration and hypertension in southwest China: a population-based cross-sectional study by Yu Guo, Liming Li, Zhengming Chen, Qiang Sun, Pei Pei, Xianping Wu, Ningmei Zhang, Xiaofang Chen, Guojin Luo, John S Ji, Xiaoyu Chang, Xiaofang Chen*

“…We examined the association between sleep duration and hypertension in southwest China.Design Population-based cross-sectional study.Setting This study was part of the baseline survey of a large ongoing prospective cohort study, the China Kadoorie Biobank. …”
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Perception and Awareness of Diabetes Mellites and Diabetes Ketoacidosis among the General Population in Sudair Area, Saudi Arabia by Yousef A. Alanazi, Bandar M. B. Alsaadoon, Talal M. A. Alanazi, Abdulaziz M. A. Alanazi, Sultan M. B. Alsaadoon, Majeed G. I. Alanazi, Abdulrahman N. N. Almutairi, Khalid F. Alanazi, Riyaz A. Shaik, Elsadig Y. Mohamed

“…Background: This study was carried out to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of diabetes and DKA among the general population in the Sudair area of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among the individuals of Sudair area, Saudi Arabia (both Saudi and non-Saudi). …”
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Dental Status and Associated Factors in a Dentate Adult Population in Bulgaria: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Nikola D. Damyanov, Dick J. Witter, Ewald M. Bronkhorst, Nico H. J. Creugers

“…This study aimed to determine variations in the dental status of a dentate adult population in terms of “decayed,” “missing,” and “filled” teeth in relation to several sociodemographic and behavioral factors. …”
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Protocol for a multi-domain scoping review to identify measures of decision-making ability in an ageing population by Janel Hanmer, Richard Gershon, Sandra Weintraub, Zahra Hosseinian, Emily H. Ho, Berivan Ece, Miriam A. Novack, Sarah Pila, Tatiana Karpouzian-Rogers, Molly A Mather, Elizabeth McManus Dworak, Patricia Bucko, Aaron James Kaat, S. Duke Han, Peter Lichtenberg, Corinne H Miller

“…While there are many DM measures, there is considerable heterogeneity in what constructs are measured and the populations in which they have been validated. This scoping review protocol details the proposed comprehensive examination of published literature on DM measures used in adults aged 45 years and older.Methods and analysis Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) scoping review methodology framework will guide the current scoping review. …”
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Birth Outcomes of Infants Born to Mothers with Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Population-based Study in Korea by Jung-Won Shin, Taeuk Kang, Heather Swan, Kyungho Paik, Chang-Hun Huh, Hyun Jung Kim

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