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Sequential randomness is one of the three important assumptions for Pulliam's vigilance model (1973). Here we tested the sequential randomness in Black-necked cranes Grus nigricollis, to see if the vigilance sequence can be predicted. Not similar to other recent studies, we found that most vigilance sequences (44/46) passed runs randomness test, and the length of an inter-scan interval was usually unrelated to its previous scan duration. Our findings suggest high predation risk might favor a random pattern of vigilance.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2017.10.010 | DOI Listing |
J Anim Sci
September 2025
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Topeka, KS, USA 66601.
Fish oil is a source of the n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) that confer several health benefits. To ensure continuity in the supply of n-3 fatty acids, alternative sources are being sought. Algal oil may serve as a promising alternative to fish oil for supplementing DHA in cat foods.
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September 2025
Arrhythmia Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Fuwai Hospital, Beijing, China.
Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of adding Superior Vena Cava Isolation (SVCI) to Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI) in patients with drug-refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach, supplemented with Trial Sequential Analysis (TSA) to assess evidence sufficiency.
Data Sources: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library (CENTRAL) and Web of Science for relevant studies published up to 13 July 2025.
Lupus Sci Med
September 2025
Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Background: SLE has increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease due to immune dysregulation and immunosuppression. European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology recommendations suggest sequential vaccination with conjugate vaccine, followed by 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). However, data on immunogenicity of sequential vaccination in SLE are limited.
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September 2025
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Al-Jahra Hospital, Al-Jahra, Kuwait.
Background: Various interventions have been proposed to enhance surgical field quality during endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). This study evaluates whether preoperative oral clonidine enhances surgical field quality during ESS.
Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and CENTRAL databases were searched.
Vestn Oftalmol
September 2025
OOO Diagnosticheskij tsentr Zreniye, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Objective: This study evaluated the effect of sequential therapy with different dosages of Mexidol on the stabilization of glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
Material And Methods: The study included 80 patients (160 eyes) with stage II and III POAG, randomized into three groups comparable by age, gender, and distribution of glaucoma stage. All patients received sequential therapy with Mexidol (14 days parenterally followed by 90 days orally).