Publications by authors named "S J Doherty"

The mechanical properties of dietary items are known to influence skull morphology, either through evolution or by phenotypic plasticity. Here, we investigated the impact of supplementary feeding of peanuts on the morphology of red squirrels () from five populations in Britain (North Scotland, Borders, Jersey and two temporally distinct populations from Formby (Merseyside)). Stable isotope analysis confirmed dietary ecology in 58 specimens.

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Background: Gliomas are a major cause of cancer-related death among children, adolescents, and young adults (age 0-40 years). Primary mismatch repair deficiency (MMRD) is a pan-cancer mechanism with unique biology and therapeutic opportunities. We aimed to determine the extent and impact of primary MMRD in gliomas among children, adolescents, and young adults.

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Background: The timely identification and transfer of critically ill patients from the emergency department (ED) to the intensive care unit (ICU) is important for patient care and ED workflow practices.

Objective: We aimed to develop a predictive model for ICU admission early in the course of an ED presentation.

Methods: We extracted retrospective data from the electronic medical record and applied natural language processing and machine learning to information available early in the course of an ED presentation to develop a predictive model for ICU admission.

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The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a pressing global health challenge. Infections that were once easily treatable with first-line antimicrobials are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. This shift directly threatens the wellness of humans, animals, plants, and the environment.

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  • Men of African descent experience the highest rates of prostate cancer, but the genetic factors behind this have not been thoroughly explored.
  • Researchers analyzed genetic data from nearly 4,000 prostate cancer cases and over 3,500 controls across several African countries to identify specific genetic associations related to the disease.
  • The study found 15 significant genetic associations, including four new ones, highlighting that genetic variation in prostate cancer is influenced by unique African alleles, suggesting that more research in diverse populations is crucial for understanding cancer genetics.
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