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surgical oncology in patients aged 80 years and older is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature over 25 years.the study aim is to analyze the evolution over the last 25 years of the results reported after abdominal oncological surgery in patients aged 80 years of age and older. the primary endpoint was morbidity and mortality in this group of patients; the secondary endpoint was overall survival.202032561103
family history and risk of miscarriage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.miscarriage, a spontaneous pregnancy loss at <24 weeks' gestation, is a common complication of pregnancy but the etiologies of miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage are not fully understood. other obstetric conditions such as preeclampsia and preterm birth, which may share similar pathophysiology to miscarriage, exhibit familial patterns, suggesting inherited predisposition to these conditions. parental genetic polymorphisms have been associated with unexplained miscarriage, suggesting there cou ...202032557529
wolf habitat selection when sympatric or allopatric with brown bears in scandinavia.habitat selection of animals depends on factors such as food availability, landscape features, and intra- and interspecific interactions. individuals can show several behavioral responses to reduce competition for habitat, yet the mechanisms that drive them are poorly understood. this is particularly true for large carnivores, whose fine-scale monitoring is logistically complex and expensive. in scandinavia, the home-range establishment and kill rates of gray wolves (canis lupus) are affected by ...202032555291
effectiveness and safety of reirradiation with stereotactic ablative radiotherapy of lung cancer after a first course of thoracic radiation: a meta-analysis.the effectiveness and safety of reirradiation with stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (re-sabr) in patients with recurrence after a previous course of radiation are limited to small series. we carried out a meta-analysis to summarize existing data and identify trends in overall survival (os), local control (lc), and toxicity after re-sabr in patients with recurrence of lung cancer.202032554982
preoperative opioid use and complications following total joint replacement: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.mounting evidence now indicates that preoperative opioid use is associated with an array of complications following total joint replacement (tjr). however, evidence of these risks remains fragmented. a comprehensive and well-integrated understanding of this body of evidence is necessary to appropriately inform treatment decisions, the allocation of limited healthcare resources, and the direction of future clinical research. the proposed systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify and sy ...202032554741
body composition differences by age and playing standard in male rugby union and rugby league: a systematic review and meta-analysis.this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine differences in body compositionn between playing standard and age in male rugby union and rugby league athletes. the moose (meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology) guidelines for design, implementation, and reporting were followed. studies were required to be in male rugby union or league and have body composition as the primary or secondary outcome. data was required to be presented separately for positional groups and ...202032546054
efficacy and safety of peroral cholangioscopy with intraductal lithotripsy for difficult biliary stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis.background : peroral cholangioscopy with intraductal lithotripsy facilitates optically guided stone fragmentation of difficult biliary stones refractory to conventional endoscopic therapy. the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of peroral cholangioscopy with intraductal lithotripsy for difficult biliary stones. methods : searches of pubmed, embase, web of science, and cochrane databases were performed in accordance with prisma and moose guidelines. measured outcomes includ ...202032544959
divergence in parturition timing and vegetation onset in a large herbivore-differences along a latitudinal gradient.in northern environments, the period of access to high-quality forage is limited, exerting strong selective pressure to optimize the timing of parturition. we analysed timing and variation in moose (alces alces) parturition dates of 555 females at 18 study sites across 12° of latitude (56-68° n, 1350 km) in sweden. we found evidence for a spatial match of parturition timing to vegetation onset, but no evidence that moose adjust parturition to vegetation onset in a given year. we found a breakpoi ...202032544379
prevalence of depression, anxiety and suicide among men who have sex with men in china: a systematic review and meta-analysis.chinese men who have sex with men (msm) are at high risk for depression, anxiety and suicide. the estimated prevalence of these problems is essential to guide public health policy, but published results vary. this meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and suicide among chinese msm.202032536353
survival after minimally invasive vs open radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.minimally invasive techniques are increasingly common in cancer surgery. a recent randomized clinical trial has brought into question the safety of minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer.202032525511
the influence of socioeconomic position on adjuvant treatment of stage iii colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.patients with colon cancer (cc) with low socioeconomic position (sep) have a worse survival than patients with high sep. we investigated the association between different socioeconomic indicators and the steps in the treatment trajectory leading to initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy (act) for patients with stage iii cc.202032525420
ultrahypofractionated versus hypofractionated and conventionally fractionated radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of phase iii randomized trials.to characterize the efficacy (5-year disease-free survival [dfs]) and safety (incidence of grade 2+ late gastrointestinal or genitourinary toxicity) of ultrahypofractionated radiation therapy (uhrt) versus hypofractionated radiation therapy (hfrt) and conventionally fractionated radiation therapy (cfrt) by comparing patients treated on phase iii protocols.202032505965
cardiovascular events following pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia with emphasis on the comparison between early and late onset forms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.to elucidate whether preeclampsia (pe) and the gestational age at onset of the disease (early-onset vs late-onset pe) has an impact on the risk of long-term cardiovascular complications.202032484256
redefining physiological responses of moose (alces alces) to warm environmental conditions.we tested the concept that moose (alces alces) begin to show signs of thermal stress at ambient air temperatures as low as 14 °c. we determined the response of alaskan female moose to environmental conditions from may through september by measuring core body temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, rate of heat loss from exhaled air, skin temperature, and fecal and salivary glucocorticoids. seasonal and daily patterns in moose body temperature did not passively follow the same patterns as envi ...202032479386
cardiac structural changes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: systematic review and meta-analysis of cardiovascular magnetic resonance studies.transcatheter aortic valve replacement (tavr) is increasingly used to treat patients with severe aortic stenosis (as). cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (cmr) provides reliable and reproducible estimates for assessment of cardiac structure and function after tavr. the goal of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to assess left ventricular (lv) volumes, mass and function by cmr after tavr.202032475350
association of intrauterine growth restriction and small for gestational age status with childhood cognitive outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.the magnitude of the association of intrauterine growth restriction (iugr) and small for gestational age (sga) status with cognitive outcomes in preterm and term-born children has not been established.202032453414
association of ketamine with psychiatric symptoms and implications for its therapeutic use and for understanding schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.ketamine hydrochloride is increasingly used to treat depression and other psychiatric disorders but can induce schizophrenia-like or psychotomimetic symptoms. despite this risk, the consistency and magnitude of symptoms induced by ketamine or what factors are associated with these symptoms remain unknown.202032437573
patients with metabolic syndrome have a greater rate of complications after arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.patients with metabolic syndrome (mets) are known to be at increased risk of postoperative complications, but it is unclear whether mets is also associated with complications after total hip arthroplasty (tha) or total knee arthroplasty (tka). here, we perform a systematic review and meta-analysis linking mets to postoperative complications in tha and tka.202032435464
melanoma risk in patients treated with biologic therapy for common inflammatory diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.biologic therapies are widely prescribed immunomodulatory agents. there are concerns that compared with treatment with conventional systemic therapy, long-term biologic treatment for common immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, namely inflammatory bowel disease (ibd), rheumatoid arthritis (ra), and psoriasis, may be associated with increased risk of melanoma.202032432649
a systematic review and meta-analysis of haematological malignancies in residents living near petrochemical facilities.the petrochemical industry is a major source of hazardous and toxic air pollutants that are recognised to have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. a wealth of occupational epidemiology literature exists around the petrochemical industry, with adverse haematological effects identified in employees exposed to 'low' concentrations of aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene). releases from the petrochemical industry are also thought to increase the risk of cancer inciden ...202032430062
food frequency questionnaire assessing traditional food consumption in dene/métis communities, northwest territories, canada.food frequency questionnaires (ffq) can be used to document food consumption and to estimate the intake of contaminants for indigenous populations. the objective of this project was to refine and implement an ffq to estimate the consumption of traditional locally harvested foods for dene/métis in the northwest territories, canada. the strategy consisted of: 1) refining the ffq through three focus groups and, 2) implementing the ffq in indigenous communities. participants were asked to complete t ...202032400304
effects of scent lure on camera trap detections vary across mammalian predator and prey species.camera traps are a unique survey tool used to monitor a wide variety of mammal species. camera trap (ct) data can be used to estimate animal distribution, density, and behaviour. attractants, such as scent lures, are often used in an effort to increase ct detections; however, the degree which the effects of attractants vary across species is not well understood. we investigated the effects of scent lure on mammal detections by comparing detection rates between 404 lured and 440 unlured ct statio ...202032396558
low-dose tmp-smx in the treatment of pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (pjp) remains a common and highly morbid infection for immunocompromised patients. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (tmp-smx) is the antimicrobial treatment of choice. however, treatment with tmp-smx can lead to significant dose-dependent renal and hematologic adverse events. although tmp-smx is conventionally dosed at 15-20 mg/kg/d of trimethoprim for the treatment of pjp, reduced doses may be effective and carry an improved safety profile.202032391402
digesta passage in common eland (taurotragus oryx) on a monocot or a dicot diet.the way that fluids and particles move through the forestomach of a ruminant is species-specific, and can be used to classify ruminants according to their digestive physiology into 'moose-types' (with little difference in fluid and small particle passage) and 'cattle-types' (where fluids move through the forestomach much faster than small particles). so far, 'moose-types' appear limited to a dietary niche of browsing, whereas 'cattle-types' are particularly prominent in the intermediate and graz ...202032387134
the relationship between metabolic syndrome and increased risk of barrett's esophagus: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.the relationship between metabolic syndrome (mets) and barrett's esophagus (be) is still a challenging issue, and inconsistent results have been reported in different studies. therefore, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between mets and be.202032375671
a retrospective summary of cervid morbidity and mortality in ontario and nunavut regions of canada (1991-2017).free-ranging cervids in canada face diverse threats such as climate change, human population expansion, and the northward spread of vector-borne pathogens. however, we currently have a limited understanding of the impacts of these health challenges in ontario cervids. our objective was to identify and characterize causes of morbidity and mortality in free-ranging cervids submitted to the ontario and nunavut node of the canadian wildlife health cooperative (cwhc) over a 27-yr period (1991 to 2017 ...202032348201
sarcopenia in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.people living with hiv (plhiv) experience greater loss of muscle mass and function than people without hiv. however, hiv is not routinely recognized as a sarcopenia risk factor outside of hiv literature. the purposes of this study were to establish the prevalence and predictors of sarcopenia among plhiv, and to compare the prevalence of sarcopenia among plhiv and people without hiv. a systematic literature search of the pubmed, embase, cinahl, and scielo databases was performed following prisma ...202032341489
definitions used for a healthy periodontium-a systematic review.to investigate the explicitness and variability of the definition of periodontal health in the current scientific literature.202032330350
predicting response to psychiatric surgery: a systematic review of neuroimaging findings.psychiatric surgery, including deep brain stimulation and stereotactic ablation, is an important treatment option in severe refractory psychiatric illness. several large trials have demonstrated response rates of approximately 50%, underscoring the need to identify and select responders preoperatively. recent advances in neuroimaging have brought this possibility into focus. we systematically reviewed the psychiatric surgery neuroimaging literature to assess the current state of evidence for pre ...202032293838
association between use of warfarin for atrial fibrillation and outcomes among patients with end-stage renal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.several studies have examined the role of warfarin in preventing strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation and end-stage renal disease; however, the results remain inconclusive.202032250434
enhanced shrub growth in the arctic increases habitat connectivity for browsing herbivores.habitat connectivity is a key factor influencing species range dynamics. rapid warming in the arctic is leading to widespread heterogeneous shrub expansion, but impacts of these habitat changes on range dynamics for large herbivores are not well understood. we use the climate-shrub-moose system of northern alaska as a case study to examine how shrub habitat will respond to predicted future warming, and how these changes may impact habitat connectivity and the distribution of moose (alces alces). ...202032243648
psychosocial stressors at work and the risk of sickness absence due to a diagnosed mental disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.mental health problems are associated with considerable occupational, medical, social, and economic burdens. psychosocial stressors at work have been associated with a higher risk of mental disorders, but the risk of sickness absence due to a diagnosed mental disorder, indicating a more severe condition, has never been investigated in a systematic review and meta-analysis.202032236498
rt-quic assays in humans … and animals.prion diseases are neurodegenerative diseases affecting both humans and animal species. the phenotypic spectrum is broad and includes creutzfeldt-jakob disease (cjd) and its variant zoonotic form (vcjd) in humans, while in animals, scrapie of sheep and goats, bovine spongiform encephalopathy and chronic wasting disease of deer, elk and moose are naturally occurring forms. transmission and pathogenesis appear causally linked to the misfolding of the normal form of the prion protein (prpc) into di ...201632231915
opposing fitness consequences of habitat use in a harvested moose population.landscape changes are happening at an unprecedented pace, and together with high levels of wildlife harvesting humans have a large effect on wildlife populations. a thorough knowledge of their combined influence on individual fitness is important to understand factors affecting population dynamics. the goal of the study was to assess the individual consistency in the use of risky habitat types, and how habitat use was related to fitness components and life-history strategies. using data from a c ...202032220065
use of new oral anticoagulants / direct oral anticoagulants in malignant patients.vitamin k antagonists are being used in the last five decades as an effective anticoagulant. however, for the past few years, new oral anticoagulants (noacs) have been introduced as newer anticoagulant agents, which are gradually replacing the previously used vitamin k antagonist. yet, these agents have not fully replaced the use of warfarin and heparin. noacs have few advantages over the vitamin k antagonist as they act on a specific factor of coagulation cascade rather than inhibiting the whol ...202032206471
prevalence and clinical correlates of self-injurious behavior in tourette syndrome.tourette syndrome (ts) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by the presence of multiple tics. in addition to common behavioral co-morbidities such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder, patients with ts can present with self-injurious behavior (sib): deliberate, non-accidental, repetitive infliction of self-harm without suicidal intent. in order to determine the prevalence and clinical correlates of sib in ts, we conducted a systematic liter ...202032205150
the unique spatial ecology of human hunters.human hunters are described as 'superpredators' with a unique ecology. chronic wasting disease among cervids and african swine fever among wild boar are emerging wildlife diseases in europe, with huge economic and cultural repercussions. understanding hunter movements at broad scales has implications for how to control the spread of these diseases. here we show, based on analysis of the settlement patterns and movements of hunters of reindeer (n = 9,685), red deer (n = 47,845), moose (n = 60,365 ...202032203320
hair cortisol concentration and body mass in moose (alces alces) infested with deer keds (lipoptena cervi).the deer ked (lipoptena cervi), a hematophagous ectoparasite of cervids, is currently spreading in scandinavia, and the moose (alces alces) is its main host. however, little is known about the impact of deer keds on moose. we analyzed the hair cortisol concentration (hcc) from 262 moose harvested in the fall in relation to age class, sex, body mass (bm), and deer ked infestation intensity, and bm in relation to age class, sex, and infestation intensity. we found that hcc decreased with increasin ...202032195641
high performance modeling of heterogeneous sofc electrode microstructures using the moose framework: ermine (electrochemical reactions in microstructural networks).electrochemical energy devices, such as batteries and fuel cells, contain active electrode components that have highly porous, multiphase microstructures for improved performance. predictive electrochemical models of solid oxide fuel cell (sofc) electrode performance based on measured microstructures have been limited to small length scales, a small number of simulations, and/or relatively homogeneous microstructures. to overcome the difficulty in modeling electrochemical activity of inhomogeneo ...202032195139
the level of habitat patchiness influences movement strategy of moose in eastern poland.spatio-temporal variation in resource availability leads to a variety of animal movement strategies. in the case of ungulates, temporally unpredictable landscapes are associated with nomadism, while high predictability in the resource distribution favours migratory or sedentary behaviours depending on the spatial and temporal scale of landscape dynamics. as most of the surveys on moose (alces alces) movement behaviours in europe have been conducted on scandinavian populations, little is known ab ...202032191742
the recovery rate from severe acute malnutrition among under-five years of children remains low in sub-saharan africa. a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.globally, severe acute malnutrition (sam) has been reduced by only 11% over the past 20 years and continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. so far, in sub-saharan africa, several primary studies have been conducted on recovery rate and determinants of recovery from sam in under-five children. however, comprehensive reviews that would have a shred of strong evidence for designing interventions are lacking. so, this review and meta-analysis was conducted to bridge this gap.202032187182
cognitive outcomes of young children after prenatal exposure to medications for opioid use disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.the number of children with prenatal opioid exposure to medication for addiction treatment (mat) with methadone and buprenorphine for maternal opioid use disorder is increasing, but the associations of this exposure with cognitive outcomes are not well understood.202032186745
robot-assisted versus conventional total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of radiological and functional outcomes.the study aims to provide an up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis comparing radiological and functional outcomes of total knee arthroplasty (tka) and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (uka) using either robotic assistance or conventional methods from the latest assemblage of evidence. this study was conducted according to prisma (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses) and moose (meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology) guidelines. all studie ...202032185785
mapping evidence on the prevalence, incidence, risk factors and cost associated with chronic low back pain among adults in sub-saharan africa: a systematic scoping review protocol.globally, low back pain (lbp) is a major public health problem affecting mainly adults of the working class and is the leading cause of disability. the estimated lifetime prevalence of lbp is 50 to 80%. from 1990 to 2015, the years lived with disability caused by lbp have scaled up by 54% with the greatest increase observed in low-middle-income countries (lmics). lbp poses a significant socio-economic burden to the society regardless of all the technological advancement in diagnosis and interven ...202032183868
the disease ecology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and management of trichinellosis linked to consumption of wild animal meat.historically, human trichinellosis was caused by trichinella spiralis and transmitted to humans by consumption of undercooked domestic pork. today, most cases of trichinellosis are caused by other trichinella species and transmitted by consumption of raw or undercooked wild game meats. given the increasing global prevalence of wild animal meat-linked trichinellosis, the objectives of this review are: 1) to describe the life cycle and global distribution of trichinella worms; 2) to describe the c ...202032169338
long-term outcomes and quality of life of patients with hirschsprung disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care have improved the short- and mid-term postoperative outcomes of patients with hirschsprung disease (hd). however, the long-term outcomes of these patients (older than 10 years) have not been fully investigated. the aim of this systematic review is to clarify the prevalence of long-term outcomes and the quality of life of these patients.202032164539
sleep disorders in essential tremor: systematic review and meta-analysis.sleep disorders are frequent in patients diagnosed with essential tremor (et). the present review focuses on sleep disorders and the results of polysomnographic studies performed in patients with et. for this purpose we performed a systematic review crossing the search term "essential tremor" with "sleep," "sleep disorders," "sleep disturbances" and "polysomnography," and with specific sleep disorders, according to the international classification of the sleep disorders-third edition, using the ...202032163585
wild ruminants as reservoirs of domestic livestock gastrointestinal nematodes.gastrointestinal nematode (gin) infections in cattle cause appetite suppression which leads to poor feed conversion, reduced weight gain and reduced milk production. overuse and exclusive reliance on anthelmintic drugs has resulted in widespread resistance in many parasitic nematode species infecting livestock making control increasingly difficult. wild ruminants are competent hosts of a number of nematode species that typically infect and are best adapted for cattle, sheep, and goats. thus, the ...202032160579
long-term outcomes of postpartum psychosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.there is limited information on the longitudinal disease course after first-onset postpartum psychosis (pp). some women will experience severe affective episodes outside the postpartum period, while for other women their vulnerability to mania and psychosis may be restricted to the postpartum period. this meta-analysis estimates the risk of recurrence after first-onset pp.202032160423
absolute risk of tuberculosis among untreated populations with a positive tuberculin skin test or interferon-gamma release assay result: systematic review and meta-analysis.to determine the annual rate of tuberculosis development after a positive tuberculin skin test (tst) or interferon-gamma release assay result (igra), or both, among untreated populations with characteristics believed to increase the risk of tuberculosis (at risk populations).202032156698
the morphological and molecular identification of the tapeworm, taenia lynciscapreoli, in intermediate and definitive hosts in poland.the tapeworm taenia lynciscapreoli is a new species of the genus taenia described in 2016, and which remains poorly understood. the aim of the present study is to extend current knowledge regarding its, morphology and genome. biological material was analysed from three species of wild animals: eurasian lynx (lynx lynx), roe deer (capreolus capreolus) and moose (alces alces). twenty-four adult tapeworms and four larvae were obtained from eurasian lynx and roe deer respectively; none were detected ...202032140407
patterns of parasite eggs, oocysts and larvae shedding by moose in the biebrza marshland (ne poland).the study analyses patterns of endoparasite eggs, oocysts and larvae shedding by moose from the relict population in the biebrza marshland, ne poland, which has grown to be one of the largest in central europe since the ban on hunting imposed in 2001. the analysis identified 10 species or groups of parasites among 230 faecal moose samples collected over 16 consequent months. the most prevalent were the eggs of trichostrongylidae, trichuris spp., nematodirella alcidis, parafasciolopsis fasciolaem ...202032140405
male and female physician suicidality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.population-based findings on physician suicide are of great relevance because this is an important and understudied topic.202032129813
conventionally fractionated radiation therapy versus stereotactic body radiation therapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer (crisp): an international systematic review and meta-analysis.the goal of this study was to characterize the efficacy and safety of stereotactic body radiation therapy (sbrt) versus conventionally fractionated radiation therapy with concurrent chemotherapy (cfrt) for the definitive treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. the primary outcome measure was efficacy, defined by 2-year overall survival (os). secondary outcomes were incidence of any grade 3/4 toxicity and 1-year os.202032125712
revealing a novel landscape of the association between blood lipid levels and alzheimer's disease: a meta-analysis of a case-control study.objectives: blood lipid profiles have been ambiguously reported as biomarkers of ad in recent years. this study was conducted to evaluate the correlation between blood lipid levels and ad in later-life and to explore the effectiveness and reliability of blood lipid profiles as biomarkers of ad. methods: database searching was conducted using pubmed, the cochrane library, embase, and medline. this study was designed following the meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology (moose) crit ...201932116643
when does weather synchronize life-history traits? spatiotemporal patterns in juvenile body mass of two ungulates.theory predicts that animal populations will be synchronized over large distances by weather and climatic conditions with high spatial synchrony. however, local variation in population responses to weather, and low synchrony in key weather variables or in other ecological processes may reduce the population synchrony. we investigated to what extent temperature and precipitation during different periods of the year synchronized juvenile body mass of moose and reindeer in norway. we expected high ...202032108334
molecular and biological characterization of a cervidpoxvirus isolated from moose with necrotizing dermatitis.cervidpoxvirus is one of the more recently designated genera within the subfamily chordopoxvirinae, with deerpox virus (dpv) as the only recognized species to date. in this study, the authors describe spontaneous disease and infection in the north american moose (alces americanus) by a novel cervidpoxvirus, here named moosepox virus (mpv). three 4-month-old moose calves developed a multifocal subacute-to-chronic, necrotizing, suppurative-to-granulomatous dermatitis that affected the face and the ...202032096438
evaluation of the association between gastric acid suppression and risk of intestinal colonization with multidrug-resistant microorganisms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.acid suppressants inhibit gastric acid secretion and disrupt the intestinal microbiome. whether acid suppression increases the risk of colonization with multidrug-resistant microorganisms (mdros) is unclear.202032091544
extent of left atrial ablation lesions and atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation - a systematic review and meta-analysis.atrial fibrillation (af) is known to induce atrial remodeling, which promotes fibrosis related to arrhythmogenesis. accordingly, since scars induced by catheter ablation (ca) can reduce unablated fibrotic areas, greater extent of left atrial (la) scarring may be associated with less af recurrence after ca.202032074201
intimate partner violence (ipv) against hiv-positive women in sub-saharan africa: a mixed-method systematic review and meta-analysis.to systematically analyze and summarize the literature on intimate partner violence (ipv) against hiv-positive women in sub-saharan africa (ssa) and to identify their risk factors for ipv.202032067599
lifestyle and sociodemographic risk factors for gastroschisis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.gastroschisis is strongly associated with young maternal age. this association suggests the need for further investigations on non-genetic risk factors. identifying these risk factors is a public health priority in order to develop prevention strategies aimed at reducing the prevalence and health consequences in offspring.202032051127
adverse pregnancy outcomes and long-term maternal kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes, and preterm delivery, are associated with increased risk of maternal cardiovascular disease. little is known about whether adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with increased risk of maternal chronic kidney disease (ckd) and end-stage kidney disease (eskd).202032049292
strictureplasty versus bowel resection for the surgical management of fibrostenotic crohn's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.strictureplasty (spx) conserves bowel length and minimizes the risk of developing short bowel syndrome in patients undergoing surgery for crohn's disease (cd). however, spx may be associated with a higher risk of recurrence compared with bowel resection (br).202032048011
safety and quality of fish and game meats prepared by first nations communities in british columbia, canada.canadian first nations communities rely on traditional preservation methods such as the smoking, drying, and canning of fish and game meats to ensure long-term food security. unlike commercial food production, there are no recognized official standards for these methods, rendering their efficacy in producing microbiologically safe foods relatively unknown. in this study, 81 fresh or processed fish and game samples obtained from four british columbia first nations communities were analyzed for qu ...202032032422
varied diets, including broadleaved forage, are important for a large herbivore species inhabiting highly modified landscapes.diet quality is an important determinant of animal survival and reproduction, and can be described as the combination of different food items ingested, and their nutritional composition. for large herbivores, human landscape modifications to vegetation can limit such diet-mixing opportunities. here we use southern sweden's modified landscapes to assess winter diet mixtures (as an indicator of quality) and food availability as drivers of body mass (bm) variation in wild moose (alces alces). we id ...202032024896
predicting the spread-risk potential of chronic wasting disease to sympatric ungulate species.wildlife disease incidence is increasing, resulting in negative impacts on the economy, biodiversity, and potentially human health. chronic wasting disease (cwd) is a fatal, transmissible spongiform encephalopathy of cervids (wild and captive) which continues to spread geographically resulting in exposure to potential new host species. the disease agent (prpcwd) is a misfolded conformer of the cellular prion protein (prpc). in canada, the disease is endemic in alberta and saskatchewan, affecting ...202032008428
instruments measuring pregnant women's expectations of labor and childbirth: a systematic review.to systematically identify studies about the assessment of pregnant women's expectations, using measuring instruments. an online search was made of medline/pubmed, scielo, google scholar, capes and lilacs databases in national and international publications from their first indexation until december 2018, using words associated with expectations during pregnancy. this review included observational studies that presented instruments to measure the expectations of pregnant women; observational stu ...202032006917
prevalence of noncarious cervical lesions among adults: a systematic review.this study aims to systematically review the literature on noncarious cervical lesions (nccls) and calculate an overall prevalence estimate.202032006668
malondialdehyde levels in patients with age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and meta-analysis.the role of blood malondialdehyde (mda) in age-related macular degeneration (amd), the leading cause of new blindness in industrialized countries, is still matter of debate. we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the published data on the mda levels in amd patients.202031972788
the biogeography of the caribou lungworm, varestrongylus eleguneniensis (nematoda: protostrongylidae) across northern north america.varestrongylus eleguneniensis (nematoda; protostrongylidae) is a recently described species of lungworm that infects caribou (rangifer tarandus), muskoxen (ovibos moschatus) and moose (alces americanus) across northern north america. herein we explore the geographic distribution of v. eleguneniensis through geographically extensive sampling and discuss the biogeography of this multi-host parasite. we analyzed fecal samples of three caribou subspecies (n = 1485), two muskox subspecies (n = 159), ...202031970056
vegetation productivity summarized by the dynamic habitat indices explains broad-scale patterns of moose abundance across russia.identifying the factors that determine habitat suitability and hence patterns of wildlife abundances over broad spatial scales is important for conservation. ecosystem productivity is a key aspect of habitat suitability, especially for large mammals. our goals were to a) explain patterns of moose (alces alces) abundance across russia based on remotely sensed measures of vegetation productivity using dynamic habitat indices (dhis), and b) examine if patterns of moose abundance and productivity di ...202031964926
first description of histopathological lesions associated with a fatal infection of moose (alces alces) with the liver fluke parafasciolopsis fasciolaemorpha ejsmont, 1932.parafasciolopsis fasciolaemorpha is a liver fluke typically parasitising moose in central and eastern europe. the aim of our studies was to describe a case of fatal moose parafasciolopsosis, with special emphasis on the histopathological changes caused in the liver tissue by around 10,000 flukes.201931934666
large-scale spatial variation of chronic stress signals in moose.the physiological effects of short-term stress responses typically lead to increased individual survival as it prepares the body for fight or flight through catabolic reactions in the body. these physiological effects trade off against growth, immunocompetence, reproduction, and even long-term survival. chronic stress may thus reduce individual and population performance, with direct implications for the management and conservation of wildlife populations. yet, relatively little is known about h ...202031929559
temporal trends in fish mercury concentrations in an adirondack lake managed with a continual predator removal program.mercury is a neurotoxic pollutant and contamination in remote ecosystems due to atmospheric mercury deposition coupled with watershed characteristics that influence mercury bioavailability. biological interactions that affect mercury bioaccumulation are especially relevant as fish assemblages change in response to species introductions and lake management practices. we studied the influence of shifting food web dynamics on mercury in fisheries of little moose lake in the southwestern adirondack ...202031925620
indicators associated with job morale among physicians and dentists in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.improving health care in low- and middle-income countries (lmics) requires a workforce with positive job morale. however, the level of job morale in this population remains unclear.202031922555
macro-nutritional adaptive strategies of moose (alces alces) related to population density.the distribution area of moose in china has been shrinking back toward the north and northeast because of climate change and human disturbance, and the population number has been declining. between 2011 and 2015, we studied moose at six sites in the northeast of china during the snowy seasons. we collected fecal samples and plant samples that were used to estimate population densities for moose, as well as their macro-nutrient selection. out of a total of 257 fecal samples collected at six sites ...201931906149
the value of lncrna ghet1 as a prognostic factor for survival of chinese cancer outcome: a meta-analysis.there is increasing evidence that high expression levels of the gastric carcinoma highly expressed transcript 1 (ghet1), a long noncoding rna (lncrna), are associated with cancer prognosis and may be used as a valuable biomarker for cancer patients. the purpose of this meta-analysis was to analyze existing data to reveal potential clinical applications of ghet1 for cancer prognosis and tumor progression. all of these studies included in this meta-analysis were collected through a variety of retr ...201931885739
systematic review with meta-analysis: association of helicobacter pylori infection with esophageal cancer.helicobacter pylori is an important carcinogenic factor in gastric cancer. studies have shown that helicobacter pylori infection is inversely associated with certain diseases such as esophageal cancer and whose infection appears to have a "protective effect." at present, the relationship between helicobacter pylori infection and esophageal cancer remains controversial. this study was designed to investigate the relationship between helicobacter pylori infection and the risk of esophageal cancer ...201931871444
meta-analysis comparing cardiac arrest outcomes before and after resuscitation guideline updates.updates of resuscitation guidelines have limited high-level supporting evidence. moreover, the overall effect of such bundled practice changes depends not only on the impact of the individual interventions but also on their interplay and swift functioning of the entire chain of survival. therefore, real-world data monitoring is essential. we performed a meta-analysis of comparative studies on outcomes before and after successive guideline updates. on january 16, 2019, we searched for comparative ...202031858970
a systematic review and meta-analysis of baseline risk factors for the development of postoperative ileus in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.postoperative ileus occurs frequently following abdominal surgery. identification of groups at high risk of developing ileus before surgery may allow targeted interventions. this review aimed to identify baseline risk factors for ileus.202031858809
cervids as sentinel-species for tick-borne encephalitis virus in norway - a serological study.tick-borne encephalitis virus (tbev) is the causative agent of tick-borne encephalitis (tbe). tbev is one of the most important neurological pathogens transmitted by tick bites in europe. the objectives of this study were to investigate the seroprevalence of tbe antibodies in cervids in norway and the possible emergence of new foci, and furthermore to evaluate if cervids can function as sentinel animals for the distribution of tbev in the country. serum samples from 286 moose, 148 roe deer, 140 ...201931855321
transcriptome-based analysis of putative allergens of chorioptes texanus.mites of the genus chorioptes are non-burrowing and cause mange in a wide range of domestic and wild animals including cattle, horses, sheep, goats, panda, moose, camelids, mydaus and alpacas. molecular biology and host-parasite interactions of chorioptes texanus are poorly understood, and only a few c. texanus genes and transcript sequences are available in public databases including the allergen genes.201931842981
partnering with taxidermists for improved chronic wasting disease surveillance.chronic wasting disease (cwd) is a neurodegenerative disease of cervids caused by a misfolded protein called a prion. this disease affects captive and free-ranging deer, moose, elk, and reindeer, and has been detected in 26 states. cervids infected with cwd may be asymptomatic for months or years. in most areas, older male deer have higher prevalence rates. prior to 2013, cwd surveillance in new york state focused on testing samples of convenience, by collecting deer heads from meat processors. ...201931835654
a general mass spectrometry-based method of quantitating prion polymorphisms from heterozygous chronic wasting disease-infected cervids.chronic wasting disease (cwd) is the only prion disease naturally transmitted among farmed and free-ranging cervids (deer, elk, moose, etc.). these diseases are always fatal and have long asymptomatic incubation periods. by 2019, cwd-infected cervids had been detected in 26 states, three canadian provinces, south korea, norway, finland, and sweden. prions (prpsc) replicate by inducing a normal cellular prion protein (prpc) to adopt the prion conformation. this prion templated conformational conv ...202031815434
detection and transstadial passage of babesia species and borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in ticks collected from avian and mammalian hosts in canada.lyme disease and human babesiosis are the most common tick-borne zoonoses in the temperate zone of north america. the number of infected patients has continued to rise globally, and these zoonoses pose a major healthcare threat. this tick-host-pathogen study was conducted to test for infectious microbes associated with lyme disease and human babesiosis in canada. using the flagellin (flab) gene, three members of the borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (bbsl) complex were detected, namely a borrelia ...201931810270
dataset on improved nutritional quality and safety of grilled marinated and unmarinated ruminant meat using novel unfiltered beer-based marinades.objective of this data isn brief article is to present the associated data set regarding the revised article entitled "unfiltered beer based marinades reduced exposure to carcinogens and suppressed conjugated fatty acid oxidation in grilled meats" recommended for publication in food control [1]. grill food safety and quality is a major concern globally. here in we present data demonstrating the use of novel unfiltered beer based marinades in improving the nutritional quality and safety of grille ...201931799349
rapid determination of heterocyclic amines in ruminant meats using accelerated solvent extraction and ultra-high performance liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometry.cooking techniques such as grilling confer several benefits to meat during food preparation including improved palatability, digestibility, preservation, and safety, as well as enhancing the sensory characteristics and net nutritional gain. however, grilling can lead to the formation of harmful compounds such heterocyclic amines (hcas). hcas are potent carcinogenic and mutagenic nitrogen containing compounds produced during certain cooking conditions of protein rich foods. dietary intake of hcas ...201931799138
comparing survey and multiple recruitment-mortality models to assess growth rates and population projections.estimation of population trends and demographic parameters is important to our understanding of fundamental ecology and species management, yet these data are often difficult to obtain without the use of data from population surveys or marking animals. the northeastern minnesota moose (alces alces linnaeus, 1758) population declined 58% during 2006-2017, yet aerial surveys indicated stability during 2012-2017. in response to the decline, the minnesota department of natural resources (mndnr) init ...201931788201
microbial associations and spatial proximity predict north american moose (alces alces) gastrointestinal community composition.microbial communities are increasingly recognized as crucial for animal health. however, our understanding of how microbial communities are structured across wildlife populations is poor. mechanisms such as interspecific associations are important in structuring free-living communities, but we still lack an understanding of how important interspecific associations are in structuring gut microbial communities in comparison with other factors such as host characteristics or spatial proximity of ho ...202031782152
in the wrong place at the wrong time: moose and deer movement patterns influence wildlife-vehicle collision risk.mitigation strategies for wildlife-vehicle collisions require sufficient knowledge about why, where and when collisions occur in order to be an efficient tool to improve public safety. collisions with cervids are known to be influenced by spatial factors such as topography and forest cover. however, temporal changes in animal and motorist behaviors are often overlooked although they can increase the odds of cervid-vehicle collisions. consequently, we evaluated potential factors influencing the s ...202031775075
meta-analysis of the impact of progesterone receptor status on oncological outcomes in oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.assessment of the oestrogen receptor (er) provides important prognostic information in breast cancer. the impact of progesterone receptor (pgr) status is less clear. standardization of immunohistochemical analysis of these receptors has reduced interstudy heterogeneity. the aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of pgr negativity on outcomes in er-positive (er+) breast cancer.202031755998
psychological stress levels in women with endometriosis: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, associated with chronic and inflammatory reaction. symptoms range from dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, unexplained infertility to asymptomatic. the patients' quality of life is affected by anxiety, depression and stress. we aimed to verify the prevalence and levels of psychological stress among women with endometriosis.202031755674
clinical validity of dsm-5 attenuated psychosis syndrome: advances in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.since the release of the dsm-5 diagnosis of attenuated psychosis syndrome (dsm-5-aps) in 2013, several research studies have investigated its clinical validity. although critical and narrative reviews have reviewed these progresses, no systematic review has comprehensively summarized the available evidence regarding the clinical validity of dsm-5-aps.202031746950
safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) is a technically challenging procedure rarely associated with severe postprocedure complications. hormonal changes during pregnancy promote cholelithiasis, but there are limited clinical data available on the outcomes of ercp in pregnant women. ercp techniques without irradiation were recently introduced as potential alternative. we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the safety of ercp in pregnancy and to compare outcom ...202031744939
paternal smoking before conception and during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 case-control studies.current evidence regarding the association between paternal smoking before conception or during pregnancy and the risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (all) are inconsistent. we aimed to systematically summarize the current evidence regarding this potential association.202031743318
decomposing demographic contributions to the effective population size with moose as a case study.levels of random genetic drift are influenced by demographic factors, such as mating system, sex ratio and age structure. the effective population size (ne ) is a useful measure for quantifying genetic drift. evaluating relative contributions of different demographic factors to ne is therefore important to identify what makes a population vulnerable to loss of genetic variation. until recently, models for estimating ne have required many simplifying assumptions, making them unsuitable for this t ...202031732991
alaska native traditional food and harvesting activity patterns over 10 years of follow-up.alaska native (an) traditional foods and associated harvesting activities are beneficial to human health.201931723724
epidemiology of gastric cancer in africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.gastric cancer is actually known as the sixth most frequent cancer and the second cancer-related cause of death worldwide. if studies giving an overview of current epidemiology of gastric cancer in europe, asia, and the usa are available, in africa, studies reporting recent data on gastric cancer are sparse. this systematic review and meta-analysis aim therefore to provide relevant data on contemporary epidemiology of gastric cancer in africa in terms of prevalence, incidence, and case fatality ...201931722746
narrow band imaging in head and neck unknown primary carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.to estimate the diagnostic performance of narrow band imaging (nbi) in patients with cervical metastasis from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (sccup) origin.202031714611
a systematic review and updated metaanalysis for carotid near-occlusion.carotid near-occlusion (cno) is distal luminal collapse of the internal carotid artery beyond a tight stenosis. cno is a relatively rare condition accounting for 3% in symptomatic carotid stenosis and about 20% in severe (≥70%) symptomatic stenosis. the optimal treatment for cno remains controversial.202031706996
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