Publications by authors named "T L Saunders"
Juvenile hormone (JH) plays a pivotal role in regulating post-emergence development and metabolism in previtellogenic female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. In contrast, yolk protein precursor production and egg maturation after a blood meal are regulated by the steroid hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone, the insulin-like growth factor (IGF)/insulin signaling (IIS) pathway, and the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. The role of IIS/mTOR signaling in female adults prior to blood feeding has not been thoroughly investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Direct laryngoscopy and biopsy is the gold standard for obtaining a tissue diagnosis in patients with suspected laryngeal cancer. In patients with advanced disease or other medical comorbidities, this may come with significant anaesthetic risks, including tracheostomy. Ultrasonography-guided biopsy has been widely used in the diagnosis of malignancy involving cervical lymph nodes but it is not commonly employed in the diagnosis of laryngeal tumours.
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- - The study reviews prior research to guide the implementation of HPV testing for cervical screening in India, focusing on methods of invitation, education, and follow-up within community-based programs and among women living with HIV.
- - Out of 71 articles analyzed, most studies targeted the general population rather than specific groups, with a notable acceptance of self-collection methods among women; however, there was limited research on certain populations, like tribal groups.
- - The authors conclude that while community-based HPV testing is feasible in India, further research is necessary to understand its integration into health systems and the effectiveness of different screening and treatment models, especially in underrepresented populations.
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- This study highlights the importance of understanding population structure in harvested fish species to prevent stock depletion, emphasizing the lack of empirical data in this area.
- Researchers analyzed genetic variation in three species of tropical snappers over a large area in north-western Australia, finding similar genetic structures despite differences in their biological traits.
- Results suggest strong genetic connectivity among fish populations, indicating that current management practices may need to adapt, as these species do not adhere to the idea of completely isolated stocks.
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- This study compared the measurement of geographic atrophy (GA) in the macula using two imaging methods: standard 30° field fundus autofluorescence (FAF) and ultrawide field (UWF) FAF.
- Participants from specific eye disease studies were analyzed over a period of 5 years, focusing on the GA area measured by both imaging techniques.
- The results showed that GA measurements were typically larger with standard FAF than UWF FAF, but both methods demonstrated similar rates of progression, indicating that UWF FAF can be a valid option for long-term monitoring of GA.