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Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) population increases in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland: evidence for habitat saturation?

open access: yesAvian Conservation and Ecology, 2015
Across North America, Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) populations appear to be recovering following bans of DDT. A limited number of studies from across North America have recorded a surplus of nonbreeding adult Bald Eagles in dense populations ...
Karla R. Letto   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Postpartum haemorrhage in rural Indigenous women: scoping review of a global obstetrical challenge

open access: yesInternational Journal of Circumpolar Health, 2022
We conducted a scoping review to determine incidence and risk factors for postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in rural Indigenous women. We systematically searched PubMed (Medline), EMBASE, and CINAHL for all peer-reviewed articles and grey literature regarding
Sean Doherty   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A bidirectional virtual teaching platform for postgraduate Point-of-Care Ultrasound training: a proof-of-concept study

open access: yesCanadian Medical Education Journal
Implication Statement Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has become an important modality for procedural guidance and patient diagnostics. However, rural postgraduate trainees in Canada who need to acquire these knowledge and skills face barriers to ...
Aanchal Ralhan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Liberation Procedure Decision-Making Experience for People With Multiple Sclerosis

open access: yesGlobal Qualitative Nursing Research, 2014
Despite the absence of scientific evidence demonstrating the efficacy of the “liberation procedure” in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), thousands of MS patients worldwide have undergone the procedure. The study objective was to explore the experience of
Cynthia L. Murray   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Age and asymmetry of corticospinal excitability, but not cardiorespiratory fitness, predict cognitive impairments in multiple sclerosis

open access: yesIBRO Neuroscience Reports, 2023
Background: Cognitive impairment is a disabling and underestimated consequence of multiple sclerosis (MS), with multiple determinants that are poorly understood.
Nicholas J. Snow   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spatial segregation between Gray-cheeked Thrush and an introduced nest predator in a managed forest landscape

open access: yesAvian Conservation and Ecology, 2023
Introduced species are known for inducing changes in ecosystems and for their impacts on endemic island species. North American red squirrels ( Tamiasciurus hudsonicus ) were introduced to Newfoundland, Canada, during the 1960s and have been hypothesized
Jenna P. B. McDermott   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toward Comprehensive Climate Action: Assessing Mitigation Approaches Across Canadian Municipalities

open access: yesEnvironmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Local governments are widely regarded as key leaders in the global response to climate change. Understanding if and how municipalities commit to climate mitigation is crucial for assessing their contribution to global emission‐reduction goals and identifying barriers to effective climate transitions.
Aryana Soliz   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functional insights into Streptomyces isolates containing both clavulanic acid-like and carbapenem biosynthetic gene clusters

open access: yesmSphere
β-Lactam antibiotics and β-lactamase inhibitor combinations are essential for combating antimicrobial resistance, with many β-lactams, including clavulanic acid (CA), themselves being products of specialized metabolic pathways in bacteria. CA is a potent
Kapil Tahlan   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

How Community Nurses Manage Ethical Conflicts: A Grounded Theory Study

open access: yesGlobal Qualitative Nursing Research, 2019
Research is limited on how nurses in community settings manage ethical conflicts. To address this gap, we conducted a study to uncover the process of behaviors enacted by community nurses when experiencing ethical conflicts.
Caroline Porr   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Using underwater video to evaluate the performance of the Fukui trap as a mitigation tool for the invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) in Newfoundland, Canada [PDF]

open access: yesPeerJ, 2018
The European green crab (Carcinus maenas) is a destructive marine invader that was first discovered in Newfoundland waters in 2007 and has since become established in nearshore ecosystems on the south and west coast of the island.
Jonathan A. Bergshoeff   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

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