New records of Tineidae from the Maltese Islands including description of a new species Eudarcia melitensis sp. n. (Lepidoptera) [PDF]
A new species of Tineidae, Eudarcia melitensis sp. n. is described from Malta. Ovum, larva, larval case, male and female genitalia and biology of the species are described and illustrated.
Gaedike, Reinhard, Zerafa, Michael
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Courtship in Drosophila Mosaics: Sex-Specific Foci for Sequential Action Patterns [PDF]
Mosaic fate mapping is used to locate the foci determining sex-specific steps in the mating behavior of Drosophila. Male performance of following females and displaying wing vibration toward them requires that a focus inside the head be constituted of ...
Benzer, Seymour, Hotta, Yoshiki
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Multistep Process in the United States: A Population‐Based Study
ABSTRACT Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal, progressive neurodegenerative disease that typically results in death within 3–5 years from symptom onset. However, little is known about the environmental exposures, clinical aspects, or social determinants of health factors that may be associated with the disease.
Jasmine Berry+7 more
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Two new species of the subfamily Phycitinae (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from West Kazakhstan [PDF]
Asalebria (Exophora) vernalis sp. n. and Gymnancyla subgilvella sp. n. are described from Atyrau and Mangistau Regions of Kazakhstan. Male and female genitalia of these species are illustrated. Asalebria (Exophora) vernalis sp. n.
E.V. Tsvetkov
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Theclinae of Rondonia, Brazil: Strymon Hübner : with descriptions of new species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) [PDF]
Twenty-two species of Strymon are known from the vicinity of Cacaulandia in Rondonia, Brazil, of which 14 are new species. These belong to 5 species groups: the "oreala" group [Strymon megarus (Godart)]; the "ziba" group [Strymon ziba (Hewitson), Strymon
Austin, George T., Johnson, Kurt
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ABSTRACT Objective Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) significantly impacts motor function. This study aimed to assess the persistent burden and unmet needs among currently treated patients with SMA and their caregivers. Methods Two complementary web‐based surveys were distributed in August 2024 among patients with SMA and their caregivers.
Julie A. Parsons+8 more
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Two new species of the subgenus Peytonulus of Sabethes (Diptera: Culicidae) from Colombia
The adults and male genitalia of two new species of Sabethes subgenus Peytonulus are described from Colombia. The male genitalia are illustrated and the species are distinguished from one another and other members of the subgenus.
Ralph E. Harbach
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Association of the ICH Score With Withdrawal of Life‐Sustaining Treatment Over a 10‐Year Period
ABSTRACT Objective The intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) score was developed to enhance provider communication and facilitate early severity assessment. We examined the association of the ICH score with mortality and withdrawal of life‐sustaining treatment (WLST) in a large, multicenter stroke registry, and evaluated temporal trends in these associations.
Nina Massad+15 more
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A New Record of Perixera punctata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) from Korea [PDF]
A sterrhine species, Perixera punctata (Warren) is reported for the first time from Korea. One male and one female were collected from Jeju Island, South Korea.
Sei-Woong Choi, Sung-Soo Kim
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Sclerosing lipogranuloma of male genitalia
Sclerosing lipogranuloma of the male genitalia is a rare condition presenting with subcutaneous masses on the penis and scrotum. The cause and pathogenesis of this lesion have been the subject of considerable interest as it still lacks a well defined etiology.
Bayramo?lu, H.+2 more
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