Agonistic interactions initiated by adult bottlenose dolphins on Antillean manatee calves in the Caribbean Sea.

The dynamics and drivers of inter-species interactions in the wild are poorly understood, particularly those involving social animal species. Inter-species interactions between cetaceans and sirenians have rarely been documented and investigated. Here, we report 10 cases of interaction initiated by adult bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) towards Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus).

Antillean manatee calves in captive rehabilitation change vocal behavior in anticipation of feeding.

Captive animals typically develop anticipatory behaviors, actions of increased frequency done in anticipation of an event such as feeding. Anticipatory behaviors can be an indicator of an animal's welfare. However, for rehabilitating animals that are expected to be reintroduced into the wild, these behaviors need to be extinguished to ensure successful release.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Deep Learning Contouring across Multiple Radiotherapy Centres.

Background And Purpose: Deep learning contouring (DLC) has the potential to decrease contouring time and variability of organ contours. This work evaluates the effectiveness of DLC for prostate and head and neck across four radiotherapy centres using a commercial system.

Materials And Methods: Computed tomography scans of 123 prostate and 310 head and neck patients were evaluated.

Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental Disorders in Patients With Cancer in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: Cancer is a growing public health issue in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs), but the mental health consequences in this setting have not been well-characterized. We aimed to systematically evaluate the available literature on the prevalence, associates, and treatment of mental disorders in patients with cancer in LLMICs.

Methods: We systematically searched Medline, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and CINAHL.

Psychiatric disorders among people with cancer in low- and lower-middle-income countries: study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Cancer is a rapidly growing public health problem in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). There is evidence from upper-income countries that comorbid mental illness is common and can adversely impact cancer outcomes. Little is known about this burden in LLMICs.

General population and medical student perceptions of good and bad doctors in Mozambique.

Context: A key element of the doctor-patient relationship is to understand the patient's and doctor's perceptions of quality care.

Objectives: To assess the perceptions of good and bad doctors among first-year medical students and local community members in a semi-urban, African settings.

Methods: Using open-ended and closed dichotomous questions, 115 first-year medical students in Beira, Mozambique were surveyed regarding their perceptions of a 'good' and 'bad' doctor.

Health promotion for adolescents in primary care: randomised controlled trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of inviting teenagers to general practice consultations to discuss health behaviour concerns and appropriate follow up care.

Design: Randomised controlled trial, with participants randomised to a consultation (intervention) or usual care (control). Questionnaires completed at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months.