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Genome-wide diversity, population structure and signatures of inbreeding in the African buffalo in Mozambique
The African buffalo, Syncerus caffer , is a key species in African ecosystems. Like other large herbivores, it plays a fundamental role in its habitat...
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Population pharmacokinetics of primaquine and its metabolites in African males
BackgroundPrimaquine (PQ) is the prototype 8-aminoquinoline drug, a class which targets gametocytes and hypnozoites. The World Health Organization...
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Genome-wide association study of population-standardised cognitive performance phenotypes in a rural South African community
Cognitive function is an indicator for global physical and mental health, and cognitive impairment has been associated with poorer life outcomes and...
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Evaluation of eGFR methods in a sub-Saharan African community-based pediatric population
BackgroundAccurate assessment of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) plays a pivotal role in the early detection, management, and optimal...
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Metric evaluation of the anterior nasal spine to estimate sex and population group in South African individuals
IntroductionThe anterior nasal spine is a pointed, midline projection of the maxilla. This bony structure dictates the overlying soft tissues...
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African savanna raptors show evidence of widespread population collapse and a growing dependence on protected areas
The conversion of natural habitats to farmland is a major cause of biodiversity loss and poses the greatest extinction risk to birds worldwide....
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Estimating population parameters of African elephants: a photographic mark-recapture application in a South African protected area
Accurate estimates of demographic parameters are instrumental in effective management of animal populations. For species with individually...
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Breeding behavior analysis in a large captive colony of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) and its implications for population management and conservation
The African penguin Spheniscus demersus , frequently housed in zoos, holds potential for future reintroduction efforts due to its declining wild...
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Timing of migration and African non-breeding grounds of geolocator-tracked European Pied Flycatchers: a multi-population assessment
Using light-level geolocators, eight European Pied Flycatchers ( Ficedula hypoleuca ) from two breeding sites in Czechia were tracked. We also gathered...
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Proximity to public green spaces and depressive symptoms among South African residents: a population-based study
BackgroundExposure to green spaces has been suggested to improve mental health and may reduce the risk of depression. However, there is generally...
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Impact of DAA Treatment for HCV on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Predominately African American Population
PurposeThis study tested the hypothesis that our predominately AA medical center population would demonstrate a decline in HCV-driven HCC diagnosis...
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Double malnutrition and associated factors in a middle-aged and older, rural South African population
IntroductionDouble malnutrition (co-existing overnutrition and undernutrition) is increasingly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa due to rapid...
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A cone-beam computed tomography study of canalis sinuosus and its accessory canals in a South African population
ObjectivesCanalis sinuosus (CS) is a clinically relevant structure in the anterior maxilla. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and...
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Two-dimensional echocardiographic and strain values of the proximal thoracic aorta in a normal sub-Saharan African population
BackgroundThere is limited data regarding reference ranges for aortic dimensions in African populations. This study aims to establish normal...
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Post-mortem evidence of a diverse distribution pattern of atherosclerosis in the South African population
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of mortality worldwide. The disease profile of CVD varies considerably between different...
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Determinants of mortality status and population attributable risk fractions of the North West Province, South African site of the international PURE study
BackgroundMortality data and comparative risk assessments from sub-Saharan Africa are limited. There is an urgent need for high quality population...
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African Americans have worse in-hospital outcomes in autologous and implant-based breast reconstruction: a population-based study from the National Inpatient Sample from 2015 to 2020
African Americans have a long history of disparities in healthcare. However, whether their racial disparity exists in breast reconstruction outcomes...
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Social Determinants of Health, Race, and Diabetes Population Health Improvement: Black/African Americans as a Population Exemplar
Purpose of ReviewTo summarize evidence of impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on diabetes risk, morbidity, and mortality and to illustrate...
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Assessing parents’ and children’s psychological well-being and its associated factors during the COVID-19 lockdown in a Tunisian-North African population
BackgroundThe rapidly emerging Coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread around the world yielding in significant changes in almost...