Geographical Variation in Outcomes of Primary Hip and Knee Replacement
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.14325
Abstract: Key Points Question Are hospital organizational factors, surgical factors, and patient factors associated with patient outcomes and National Health Service costs for total hip and knee replacement? Findings This cohort study of more than 383 000… read more here.
Keywords: geographical variation; hip knee; knee replacement;
Geographical variation in song phrases differs with their function in white-crowned sparrow song
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2016.05.016
Abstract: Complex signals that convey diverse forms of information may face conflicting pressures on their structure. Certain messages, such as species identification or ‘alerting’ receivers may require a relatively invariant signal structure, while messages about dialect… read more here.
Keywords: variation; white crowned; geographical variation; crowned sparrow ... See more keywords
Geographical variation in osmoregulatory abilities among populations of ten species of fiddler crabs from the Atlantic coast of Brazil: A macrophysiological analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2017.07.007
Abstract: Abstract Geographical variation is often the earliest stage leading to divergence and speciation. Osmoregulatory ability was assessed in 64 populations of 10 species of semi-terrestrial fiddler crabs along the Atlantic coast of Brazil between Amapa… read more here.
Keywords: variation; among populations; geographical variation; atlantic coast ... See more keywords
Geographical variation in hepatitis C-related severe liver disease and patient risk factors: a multicentre cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268823000377
Abstract: Abstract Despite promising steps towards the elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the UK, several indicators provide a cause for concern for future disease burden. We aimed to improve understanding of geographical variation in… read more here.
Keywords: disease; risk; related severe; geographical variation ... See more keywords
Geographical variation in nest defense among cinereous tit populations in China
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DOI: 10.1093/cz/zoac019
Abstract: Abstract Behavioral divergence among populations is common across taxonomic groups, still we know very little about anti-predator behaviors. Animal exposure to predation risk is variable in different ecological contexts. In addition, reproduction value of animals… read more here.
Keywords: defense behaviors; defense; nest defense; response ... See more keywords
Geographical Variation of Cuticular Hydrocarbon Profiles of Adult Flies and Empty Puparia Amongst Three Populations of Calliphora vicina (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjac167
Abstract: Abstract Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) are of great importance in forensic entomology and in determining the minimum post-mortem interval, as they may be the first group of insects to colonize decomposing remains. Reliable species identification is… read more here.
Keywords: calliphora vicina; entomology; diptera calliphoridae; cuticular hydrocarbon ... See more keywords
The roles of temperature, nest predators and information parasites for geographical variation in egg covering behaviour of tits (Paridae)
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DOI: 10.1111/jbi.13830
Abstract: Nest building is widespread among animals. Nests may provide receptacles for eggs, developing offspring and the parents, and protect them from adverse environmental conditions. Nests may also indicate the quality of the territory and its… read more here.
Keywords: information; egg covering; temperature nest; geographical variation ... See more keywords
Geographical variation in musculoskeletal surgical care in public hospitals in Ireland: a repeated cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028037
Abstract: Objective To examine the extent of geographical variation across musculoskeletal surgical procedures and associated factors in Ireland. Design Repeated cross-sectional study. Setting 36 public hospitals in Ireland. Participants Adult admissions for hip fracture, hip and… read more here.
Keywords: variation; hip; geographical variation; musculoskeletal surgical ... See more keywords
Social capital and geographical variation in the incidence of COVID-19: an ecological study
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DOI: 10.1136/jech-2021-217360
Abstract: Background The new behavioural norms needed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are likely scaffolded by social capital. Research on social capital and COVID-19 has yielded mixed results, with some studies finding it to be… read more here.
Keywords: capital geographical; covid; social capital; variation incidence ... See more keywords
Temporal and geographical variation in low carbon inhaler dispensing in England, 2016 to 2021: an ecological study
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DOI: 10.1177/01410768221133566
Abstract: Objectives In 2019–2020, four national recommendations were published in the United Kingdom to encourage use of low carbon inhalers. This study aimed to investigate whether these were associated with a change in primary care dispensing… read more here.
Keywords: carbon inhalers; carbon; carbon inhaler; geographical variation ... See more keywords
Geographical variation in orthopedic procedures in Norway: Cross-sectional population-based study
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DOI: 10.1177/14574969221118488
Abstract: Background: Standardized surgery rates for common orthopedic procedures vary across geographical areas in Norway. We explored whether area-level factors related to demand and supply in publicly funded healthcare are associated with geographical variation in surgery… read more here.
Keywords: orthopedic procedures; surgery rates; surgery; variation ... See more keywords