CAN WE REESTABLISH A SELF-SUSTAINING POPULATION? A CASE STUDY ON REINTRODUCED CRESTED IBIS WITH POPULATION VIABILITY ANALYSIS

Can we reestablish a self-sustaining population? A case study on reintroduced Crested Ibis with population viability analysis

Abstract Background One of the most challenging tasks in wildlife conservation and management is clarifying which and how external and intrinsic factors influence wildlife demography and long-term viability.The wild population of the Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) has recovered to approximately 4400, and several reintroduction programs have been ca

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Epidemiology of Vascular Thrombosis in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Single Center Study and Comparison with National Data

Abstract Background Despite the growing evidence on the thrombophilia in Saudi population along its diverse regions, there have been no studies on thrombotic events in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.This single-center study aimed to investigate the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a hematology clinic in the Eastern Province of Sa

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Childhood blindness from surge of advanced stage retinopathy of prematurity in premature infants during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case series

Background Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a proliferative disease of the ocular retinal vasculature in premature infants, being a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness.The COVID-19 pandemic serves as an additional barrier to access to care and referral, potentially leading to more cases of advanced stage ROP.Although surgery can be

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