Publications by authors named "S J Birch"

Understanding the spatial ecology of commercially exploited species is vital for their conservation. Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus, ABT) are increasingly observed in northeast Atlantic waters, yet knowledge of these individuals' spatial ecology remains limited. We investigate the horizontal and vertical habitat use of ABT (158 to 241 cm curved fork length; CFL) tracked from waters off the United Kingdom (UK) using pop-up satellite archival tags (n = 63).

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Various acupuncture clinical trials have been conducted on migraine; however, the conclusions remain controversial especially when acupuncture was compared with sham acupuncture. Sham acupuncture is sometimes performed at the same acupuncture points used for verum acupuncture despite the evidence on acupuncture point specificity. Four databases were searched for sham acupuncture or waiting list-controlled acupuncture trials for migraine on December 25, 2023.

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Article Synopsis
  • Biologging technology has been employed to track the behaviors and migrations of various wild animals, including a notable event involving the predation of an Atlantic bluefin tuna by an orca.
  • The study details a 19-minute predation sequence where the tuna displayed high activity levels during its capture and subsequent handling by the orca.
  • Unique datasets collected from both the tuna and orca give valuable insights into their energetic behaviors and patterns of interaction in the ocean.
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Context: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a cause of persistent hypoglycemia in childhood with considerable risk of lifelong neurological sequelae. Available pharmacological therapies are limited. Dasiglucagon is a glucagon analog for the treatment of hypoglycemia.

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Our hypothetical case study depicts the experience of a newly arrived refugee child, a 10-year-old refugee from war-torn Kyiv, Ukraine. She presented with symptoms of anxiety-related physical complaints following displacement and relocation to the United States. This case study illustrates the care provided by a pediatric nurse practitioner.

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