Key associations for hepatitis C virus genotypes in the Middle East and North Africa
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25614
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through an analytical and quantitative meta‐regression methodology. For the most common genotypes 1, 3,… read more here.
Keywords: east north; genotypes middle; genotype; north africa ... See more keywords
Possible effect of the Tibetan Plateau on the “upstream” climate over West Asia, North Africa, South Europe and the North Atlantic
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DOI: 10.1007/s00382-017-3966-5
Abstract: We conduct several experiments using a fully-coupled climate model to understand the role of Tibetan Plateau (TP) surface heating in the climate variations over West Asia, South Europe, North Africa, and the North Atlantic during… read more here.
Keywords: north atlantic; west asia; europe north; climate ... See more keywords
Effects in North Africa of the 934–940 CE Eldgjá and 1783–1784 CE Laki eruptions (Iceland) revealed by previously unrecognized written sources
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DOI: 10.1007/s00445-020-01409-0
Abstract: In historic times, two catastrophic fissure eruptions originated in the Eastern Volcanic Zone of Iceland, known as Eldgjá eruption (934–940 CE) and Laki eruption (1783–1784 CE). Eldgjá produced 19.7 km3 of lava flows and 1.3… read more here.
Keywords: previously unrecognized; 934 940; laki eruptions; 1783 1784 ... See more keywords
Early onset breast cancer: differences in risk factors, tumor phenotype, and genotype between North African and South European women
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DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4434-y
Abstract: PurposeThis report compares the risk factors, the tumor phenotypes, and the BRCA1/BRCA2 genotype of early onset breast cancer (EOBC) patients between Southern Europe and North Africa.MethodsFour hundred and fifty six women with invasive EOBC (≤40 years)… read more here.
Keywords: risk factors; breast cancer; factors tumor; north africa ... See more keywords
Injuries Among Immigrants Treated in Primary Care in Madrid, Spain
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-017-0564-x
Abstract: This study compared the injury incidence rates by sex in adult immigrant and native population attended in primary care in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Cross-sectional study of injuries registered in the primary care electronic… read more here.
Keywords: madrid spain; primary care; north africa; care ... See more keywords
Management of osteoporosis in the Middle East and North Africa: a survey of physicians’ perceptions and practices
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-019-0609-y
Abstract: SummaryWe surveyed 573 physicians in the Middle East regarding osteoporosis management. Sixty percent had access to, but were not in charge of, densitometry reporting. Screening for secondary causes was common; 62% were aware of FRAX®;… read more here.
Keywords: east north; survey; management; north africa ... See more keywords
Positive impacts of important bird and biodiversity areas on wintering waterbirds under changing temperatures throughout Europe and North Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108549
Abstract: Abstract Migratory waterbirds require an effectively conserved cohesive network of wetland areas throughout their range and life-cycle. Under rapid climate change, protected area (PA) networks need to be able to accommodate climate-driven range shifts in… read more here.
Keywords: biodiversity areas; europe north; bird biodiversity; north africa ... See more keywords
An abelisaurid from the latest Cretaceous (late Maastrichtian) of Morocco, North Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cretres.2017.03.021
Abstract: Abstract During the latest Cretaceous, distinct dinosaur faunas were found in Laurasia and Gondwana. Tyrannosaurids, hadrosaurids, and ceratopsians dominated in North America and Asia, while abelisaurids and titanosaurians dominated in South America, India, and Madagascar.… read more here.
Keywords: latest cretaceous; cretaceous late; abelisaurid latest; north africa ... See more keywords
A marine Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian) coelacanth from North Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cretres.2021.104768
Abstract: Abstract An isolated, articulated, but crushed ossified lung of a mawsoniid coelacanth is reported from uppermost Cretaceous (upper Maastrichtian) of Oued Zem, Morocco. The specimen is the last record of a coelacanth before their pseudo-extinction… read more here.
Keywords: late cretaceous; maastrichtian coelacanth; marine late; cretaceous maastrichtian ... See more keywords
Energy life cycle cost analysis of various solar water heating systems under Middle East and North Africa region
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DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2021.101262
Abstract: Abstract Middle East and North Africa region's abundant solar and wind resources provide a valuable opportunity to diversify energy production and offer a high potential for renewable energies. Thus, the solar water heating systems offer… read more here.
Keywords: water heating; middle east; region; north africa ... See more keywords
Heterogeneity in Palaeolithic Population Continuity and Neolithic Expansion in North Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2019.09.050
Abstract: North Africa is located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Sea, the Middle East, and the Sahara Desert. Extensive migrations and gene flow in the region have shaped many different cultures and ancestral genetic components… read more here.
Keywords: continuity; north africa; north african; population continuity ... See more keywords