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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sofia Rosa, Ana C. Silvestre-Ferreira, Roberto Sargo, Filipe Silva, Felisbina Luisa Queiroga
Summary: The Western European hedgehog can serve as a bioindicator and host for zoonotic agents, making it relevant for environmental pollution and One Health studies. It is important to deepen our understanding of this species by calculating reference intervals for hematological and biochemical parameters. Age differences were found in this study, highlighting the need for further investigations.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ojor Ayemoba, Nathan Okeji, Nurudeen Hussain, Tahir Umar, Anthony Ajemba-Life, Terfa Kene, Uchechukwu Edom, Ikechukwu Ogueri, Goodluck Nwagbara, Inalegwu Ochai, Usman Adekanye, Ikenna Onoh
Summary: This study aimed to establish reference intervals for 24 biochemistry analytes among Nigerians aged 18 to 26 years. The results showed that the median values and associated reference intervals were similar in both genders.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hong Ding, Qiaoxian Yue, Liyun Chang, Jianzhong Xi, Hui Chen, Fuwei Li, Dehe Wang, Rongyan Zhou
Summary: The study established blood gas and biochemical reference ranges for Lohmann Silver layers in pre- and post-laying periods using the i-STAT clinical analyzer. Significant correlations were found among various parameters, with significant differences observed between pre- and post-laying periods in certain values such as sodium, ionized calcium, potassium, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and oxygen saturation.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Vid Bijelic, Beth Potter, Patricia C. Parkin, Franco Momoli, Mira Liebman, Jemila S. Hamid
Summary: Reference intervals and curves provide clinicians with a reference point for evaluating patients' laboratory test results. There have been large-scale initiatives to provide reference intervals and curves for children, but there is a lack of synthesized evidence regarding iron-related biomarkers. This review aims to identify studies that have produced reference intervals and curves for ferritin and hemoglobin in pediatric populations and to analyze the available evidence.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Oktawia Szpinda, Marta Parzeniecka-Jaworska, Michal Czopowicz, Izabella Jonska, Joanna Bonecka, Michal Jank
Summary: The aim of this study was to establish reference intervals for echocardiography, electrocardiography (ECG), vertebral heart score (VHS) measurement, and arterial systolic blood pressure (SBP) in American Staffordshire Terrier dogs. The results showed that AST dogs had longer duration of P wave and QRS complex, higher VHS, and different dimensions of the heart compared to the general population of dogs. The unique body structure and heart shape of the AST breed had an impact on the cardiological examination results.
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Environmental Sciences
Helena Fernandez-Sanz, Justin R. Perrault, Nicole I. Stacy, Agnese Mancini, Hector Reyes-Bonilla, Eduardo Resendiz
Summary: Sea turtles have the ability to accumulate potentially toxic contaminants in high concentrations. This study examined the blood composition and trace element concentrations in Eastern Pacific green turtles of different ages, and identified differences in trace element concentrations between different age groups as well as correlations between trace elements and blood analytes.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zheyu Lin, Cihang Lu, Di Teng, Ying Sun, Tingting Liu, Yongze Li, Zhongyan Shan, Weiping Teng
Summary: This study evaluated the factors affecting thyroid volume and updated the reference range, providing a new basis for the diagnosis and treatment of goiter.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Quseen Mushtaq Reshi, Imtiaz Ahmed, Khalid Mashay Al-Anazi, Mohammad Abul Farah
Summary: The present study establishes the reference intervals for hematological and serum biochemical parameters of Schizothorax esocinus, a fish species that plays a major role in the food and livelihood of the colder zone of the Himalayan region. The study also reveals that certain blood measurands, such as red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and serum glucose, are higher in males compared to females, while white blood cell count and serum cholesterol level are higher in females.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Teklay Mengistu Sissay, Melatwork Tibebu, Tagesachew Wasihun, Aster Tsegaye
Summary: The study established hematological reference intervals for the adult population in Dire Dawa town, East Ethiopia, showing variations between genders and pregnant versus non-pregnant women. These locally derived reference values underscore the importance of gender and pregnancy-specific hematologic reference intervals for better management and diagnosis of hematologic disorders.
Article
Ecology
Nicole I. I. Stacy, Justin R. R. Perrault, Lawrence D. D. Wood
Summary: Assessments of health variables in wild animal populations have become important tools for understanding population trends, effects of stressors, diseases, and ecosystem health. Blood can be sampled non-invasively in the field, allowing for diagnostic testing. This study focuses on blood analysis in hawksbill sea turtles in Florida, establishing reference intervals and identifying correlations with length, body condition, and water temperature.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Review
Medical Laboratory Technology
Dan Yang, Zihan Su, Min Zhao
Summary: Although reference intervals are important in clinical diagnosis, there are significant differences in various factors. Traditional methods of establishing reference intervals have limitations, but the advent of big data offers a unique opportunity to establish specific reference intervals for clinical laboratories.
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Ecology
G. Peniche, D. J. Shaw, D. B. A. Thompson, J. C. Brain, R. Reid, E. Weston, S. Benn, D. Anderson, J. Grant, L. Pate, N. E. Anderson, A. L. Meredith
Summary: Health assessment of individuals is crucial for monitoring endangered wildlife populations. This study established reference intervals for haematological and biochemical values of golden eagle nestlings in Scotland, providing valuable information for veterinary and conservation management communities.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Taeyun Kim, Hyunji Choi, Sun Min Lee
Summary: This study aimed to establish reference intervals (RIs) for routine blood count and biochemistry tests using a large dataset of healthy, male Korean soldiers in their 20s. The RIs were compared using parametric and non-parametric estimation methods. The results showed that the RIs for hematological parameters were consistent between devices. Parametric and non-parametric methods were well-matched for Gaussian-distributed values, but the upper limits were higher with parametric methods for right-skewed values. Participants with obesity had higher RIs for certain blood count and liver function tests. Further studies are needed to determine RIs in different populations.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heba Baz, Kiyoshi Ichihara, May Selim, Ahmed Awad, Sarah Aglan, Dalia Ramadan, Amina Hassab, Lamia Mansour, Ola Elgaddar
Summary: This study established reference intervals for 34 major chemistry analytes in Egypt, with some analytes requiring gender-specific, age-partitioning, and regional differences. Egyptian reference values showed lower HDL-C and TBil, and higher TG and C-reactive protein compared to other collaborating countries. The reference values of nutritional markers in Egypt are less sensitive to increased BMI, despite the high prevalence of obesity among Egyptians, which is consistent with other Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Naila A. Shaheen, Hina Rehan, Areej Moghairi, Giamal Gmati, Moussab Damlaj, Hind Salama, Mushtaq Rather, May Anne Mendoza, Abeer Alanazi, Bader Al Ahmari, Mohsen Al Zahrani, Ayman Al-Hejazi, Ahmed S. Alaskar
Summary: The study provides hematological parameter reference ranges for the adult Saudi population, with observed gender and age-related differences in hematological parameters; anemia was more frequent in the female group and the Eastern region.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
