Publications by authors named "S De Coster"

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  • The decline of amphibian biodiversity is largely due to habitat loss, with vernal pools being critical ecosystems often neglected in wetland protection.
  • This study monitored wood frogs and spotted salamanders in both natural and created vernal pools over nine years, assessing reproductive success and genetic diversity.
  • Results show that well-designed created pools can support amphibian populations effectively, while poorly designed ones can hinder them, highlighting the importance of specific ecological factors in restoration efforts.
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Nutria, or coypu (), are invasive semi-aquatic rodents present across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Despite successful eradication efforts in certain areas, nutria have resurged in the mid-Atlantic USA, underscoring the need for advanced monitoring tools. Environmental DNA (eDNA) has emerged as a promising technique for species detection and monitoring.

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SNAPSHOT USA is a multicontributor, long-term camera trap survey designed to survey mammals across the United States. Participants are recruited through community networks and directly through a website application (https://www.snapshot-usa.

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This study examines the safety and efficacy of using peak anti-Xa levels to achieve prophylactic enoxaparin (Lovenox, Sanofi-Aventis) levels in patients who underwent hepatic surgery. Prospectively enrolled patients undergoing major and minor hepatic procedures received postoperative enoxaparin dosing. The enoxaparin dose was adjusted to attain a peak anti-Xa level ≥ 0.

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Background: There is a workforce crisis in General Practice (GP) within the United Kingdom (UK). High-quality clinical placement experiences in GP influence medical students' interest and likelihood to enter this speciality. GP trainees often express a desire to teach, yet teaching does not feature significantly within their current practice.

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