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Y-chromosome analysis in a Northwest Iberian population: unraveling the impact of Northern African lineages

. . Alvarez L, Ciria E, Marques SL, Santos C, Aluja MP. . Am J Hum Biol. 2014 Nov-Dec;26(6):740-6. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.22602. Epub 2014 Aug 14. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To provide new clues about the genetic origin, composition and structure of the population of the Spanish province of Zamora, with an emphasis on the genetic impact of …

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Assessment and prioritization of cultural ecosystem services in the Sahara-Sahelian region

. . Santarém F, Saarinen J, Brito JC. . Sci Total Environ. 2021 Jul 10;777:146053. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146053. Epub 2021 Feb 24. Abstract Desert environments remain largely neglected by the society and their potential to provide benefits to people remain understudied. Hotspots of cultural ecosystem services have been identified in some deserts; yet, knowing which countries …

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PREVALENCE OF ANISAKID NEMATODE LARVAE INFECTING SOME MARINE FISHES FROM THE LIBYAN COAST

. . Kassem HH, Bowashi SM. . J Egypt Soc Parasitol. 2015 Dec;45(3):609-16. doi: 10.12816/0017928. Abstract This study examined eight hundred ninety six marine fishes belonging to nine different fish species; Synodus saurus; Merluccius merluccius; Trachurus mediterraneus; Serranus cabrilla; Mullus surmuletus; Diplodus annularis; Spicara maena; Siganus rirulatus and Liza ramada. The fishes were bought from …

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New records of the soldier flies of Morocco with a bibliographical inventory of the North African fauna (Diptera, Stratiomyidae)

. . Yimlahi D, Üstüner T, Zinebi S, Belqat B. . Zookeys. 2017 Oct 18;(709):87-125. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.709.13364. 2017. Abstract A checklist of soldier flies species recorded from the North African countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt is based on both literature records and material newly collected in Morocco. Four subfamilies (Stratiomyinae, Sarginae, Nemotelinae, …

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Multiple chronic parasitic infections in an immunocompetent immigrant: a challenge for healthcare management

. . Spertilli Raffaelli C, Rossetti B, Zammarchi L, Redi D, Rinaldi F, De Luca A, Montagnani F. . Infez Med. 2018 Sep 1;26(3):276-279. Abstract The case reports multiple helmintiasis and chronic hepatitis caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV)/hepatitis D virus (HDV) in an immunocompetent immigrant male. It highlights the importance of early diagnosis and …

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The Epidemiology of Hepatitis D Virus in North Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

. . Daw MA, Daw AM, Sifennasr NEM, Draha AM, Daw AM, Daw AM, Ahmed MO, Mokhtar ES, El-Bouzedi A, Daw IM. . ScientificWorldJournal. 2018 Sep 26;2018:9312650. doi: 10.1155/2018/9312650. 2018. Abstract BACKGROUND: Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection has been considered a serious neglected pandemic, particularly in developing countries. The virus causes a more severe disease …

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Measurability and reliability of assessments of root length and marginal bone level in cone beam CT and intraoral radiography: a study of adolescents

. . Al-Okshi A, Paulsson L, Rohlin M, Ebrahim E, Lindh C. . Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2019 Jul;48(5):20180368. doi: 10.1259/dmfr.20180368. Epub 2019 Feb 28. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate measurability and reliability of measurements of root length and marginal bone level in CBCT, periapical (PA) and bitewing (BW) radiographs. METHODS: CBCT of both jaws, PA of maxillary …

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Third molar maturity index by measurements of open apices in a Libyan sample of living subjects

. . Dardouri AAK, Cameriere R, De Luca S, Vanin S. . Forensic Sci Int. 2016 Oct;267:230.e1-230.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.07.020. Epub 2016 Aug 9. Abstract In most countries, forensic age estimation in living subjects has become increasingly important in the last few years. In addition, as the age of legal majority ranges from 14 to 18 …

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Food Insecurity and Food Label Comprehension among Libyan Migrants in Australia

. . Mansour R, John JR, Liamputtong P, Arora A. . Nutrients. 2021 Jul 15;13(7):2433. doi: 10.3390/nu13072433. Abstract Food security among migrants and refugees remains an international public health issue. However, research among ethnic minorities in Australia is relatively low. This study explored the factors that influence the understanding of food labelling and food insecurity …

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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus species isolated from cats and dogs

. . Elnageh HR, Hiblu MA, Abbassi MS, Abouzeed YM, Ahmed MO. . Open Vet J. 2021 Jan;10(4):452-456. doi: 10.4314/ovj.v10i4.13. Epub 2020 Dec 19. Abstract BACKGROUND: Methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS) are an emerging global problem with serious public health concern. AIMS: This study investigated the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of commensal Staphylococcus species isolated from healthy …

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