Invasive Traits of and : Insights from Distribution Modeling, Reproductive Success, and Morpho-Structural Analysis.

Understanding the drivers of invasive species' success is essential for predicting and managing their ecological impacts. , a South American species first recorded in Bucharest in 2015, is currently expanding into urban and peri-urban areas of Romania, raising concerns about its invasive potential. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of its invasiveness by integrating species distribution modeling, a reproductive trait analysis, and morpho-structural evaluations.

Uric Acid in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Assessment of Surgical versus Conservative Approach.

Although suggested in early papers, the association between primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and hyperuricemia is still debated, as is the potential benefit of parathyroidectomy compared to conservative treatment in serum uric acid (SUA) metabolism. Material and Our retrospective study of 125 Caucasian PHPT patients with surgical criteria evaluated between 2017 and 2021 at Elias Emergency and University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania aims to describe the characteristics of hyperuricemia in PHPT patients and to assess the differences in SUA levels between 38 surgically cured and 41 conservatively managed patients. Our hyperuricemic PHPT patients (N=34) had significantly higher levels of calcium (11.

Degraded Bone Microarchitecture in Women with PHPT-Significant Predictor of Fracture Probability.

Introduction: Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) experience bone mineral density (BMD) loss and trabecular bone score (TBS) alteration, which current guidelines recommend assessing. Considering TBS alongside BMD for a 10-year fracture risk assessment (FRAX) may improve PHPT management.

Design: Retrospective, cross-sectional study composed of 49 Caucasian females (62 ± 10.

Managing protected areas under climate change: challenges and priorities.

The implementation of adaptation actions in local conservation management is a new and complex task with multiple facets, influenced by factors differing from site to site. A transdisciplinary perspective is therefore required to identify and implement effective solutions. To address this, the International Conference on Managing Protected Areas under Climate Change brought together international scientists, conservation managers, and decision-makers to discuss current experiences with local adaptation of conservation management.

Resurgence of field fever in a temperate country: an epidemic of leptospirosis among seasonal strawberry harvesters in Germany in 2007.

Background: Although leptospirosis is a reemerging zoonosis of global importance, outbreaks related to agricultural exposures are primarily situated in tropical countries. In July 2007, a suspected leptospirosis outbreak was recognized among strawberry harvesters from Eastern Europe who were working in Germany. An investigation was initiated to identify the outbreak source and the risk factors for infection.