Articles with "tropical australia" as a keyword



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An evaluation of methods used to cull invasive cane toads in tropical Australia

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Published in 2018 at "Journal of Pest Science"

DOI: 10.1007/s10340-018-0975-z

Abstract: To identify cost-effective ways to control invasive species, we need to evaluate alternative methods. The invasion of tropical Australia by cane toads (Rhinella marina) has killed many native predators, prompting efforts to cull adult toads.… read more here.

Keywords: tropical australia; used cull; cane; cane toads ... See more keywords
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Influence of life history variation and habitat on mercury bioaccumulation in a high-order predatory fish in tropical Australia.

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Published in 2022 at "Environmental research"

DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113152

Abstract: Mercury distribution and bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems of tropical Australia is poorly characterised. Barramundi (Lates calcarifer), a widespread high-order predator in both fresh and coastal marine waters of the region, fulfils requirements for a bio-indicator… read more here.

Keywords: mercury; mercury bioaccumulation; bioaccumulation; high order ... See more keywords
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Clinical Features of Rickettsial Infection in Children in Tropical Australia-A Report of 15 Cases.

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Published in 2020 at "Journal of tropical pediatrics"

DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmaa015

Abstract: Rickettsial infections are an under-recognized cause of acute, undifferentiated fever in the tropics. In Asia, intensive care unit (ICU) admission rates as high as 21% and case-fatality rates of up to 5% have been reported.… read more here.

Keywords: rickettsial infection; clinical features; features rickettsial; infection ... See more keywords
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Weather Types and Hourly to Multiday Rainfall Characteristics in Tropical Australia

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Published in 2019 at "Journal of Climate"

DOI: 10.1175/jcli-d-18-0384.1

Abstract: Six weather types (WTs) are computed for tropical Australia during the wet season (November–March 1979–2015) using cluster analysis of 6-hourly low-level winds at 850 hPa. The WTs may be interpreted as a varying combination of… read more here.

Keywords: types hourly; weather types; wts; tropical australia ... See more keywords
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Severe leptospirosis in tropical Australia: Optimising intensive care unit management to reduce mortality

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Published in 2019 at "PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007929

Abstract: Background Severe leptospirosis can have a case-fatality rate of over 50%, even with intensive care unit (ICU) support. Multiple strategies–including protective ventilation and early renal replacement therapy (RRT)–have been recommended to improve outcomes. However, management… read more here.

Keywords: care unit; severe leptospirosis; intensive care; management ... See more keywords
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Examination of the independent contribution of rheumatic heart disease and congestive cardiac failure to the development and outcome of melioidosis in Far North Queensland, tropical Australia

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Published in 2022 at "PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010604

Abstract: Background Patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and congestive cardiac failure (CCF) are believed to have an increased risk of melioidosis and are thought to be more likely to die from the infection. This study… read more here.

Keywords: disease; risk; tropical australia; rheumatic heart ... See more keywords
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Chronic hepatitis B in remote, tropical Australia; successes and challenges

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Published in 2020 at "PLoS ONE"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238719

Abstract: Introduction Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians living in remote locations suffer disproportionately from chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Defining the temporospatial epidemiology of the disease—and assessing the ability of local clinicians to deliver optimal care—is… read more here.

Keywords: torres strait; strait islander; chronic hepatitis; care ... See more keywords