Water quality and herbivory interactively drive coral-reef recovery patterns in American Samoa. oleh Peter Houk, Craig Musburger, Phil Wiles

"…METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: This study quantifies the influence of herbivory and water quality upon coral reef assemblages through space and time in Tutuila, American Samoa, a Pacific high island. Widespread declines in dominant corals (Acropora and Montipora) resulted from cyclone Heta at the end of 2003, shortly after the study began. …"
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Estimating mean population salt intake in Fiji and Samoa using spot urine samples oleh Joseph Alvin Santos, Emalie Rosewarne, Martyna Hogendorf, Kathy Trieu, Arti Pillay, Merina Ieremia, Leausa Toleafoa Take Naseri, Isimeli Tukana, Wendy Snowdon, Kristina Petersen, Jacqui Webster

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MH-ICP-MS Analysis of the Freshwater and Saltwater Environmental Resources of Upolu Island, Samoa oleh Sasan Rabieh, Odmaa Bayaraa, Emarosa Romeo, Patila Amosa, Khemet Calnek, Youssef Idaghdour, Michael A. Ochsenkühn, Shady A. Amin, Gary Goldstein, Timothy G. Bromage

"…The elemental composition of freshwater and saltwater samples around the South Pacific island of Upolu, Samoa has been investigated together with other indicators of water quality. …"
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Evaluating Molecular Xenomonitoring as a Tool for Lymphatic Filariasis Surveillance in Samoa, 2018–2019 oleh Brady McPherson, Helen J. Mayfield, Angus McLure, Katherine Gass, Take Naseri, Robert Thomsen, Steven A. Williams, Nils Pilotte, Therese Kearns, Patricia M. Graves, Colleen L. Lau

"…We compared prevalence of infected mosquitoes pre- and post-MDA (2018 and 2019) in 35 primary sampling units (PSUs) in Samoa, and investigated associations between the presence of PCR-positive mosquitoes and Ag-positive humans. …"
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Climate risk assessments and management options for redevelopment of the Parliamentary Complex in Samoa, South Pacific oleh John E. Hay, Peter Hartley, Jay Roop

"…Keywords: Risk assessments, Vulnerability, Adaptation, Cost-benefit, Infrastructure, Samoa…"
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Applying New Zealand’s risk tools internationally: Case studies from Samoa and Vanuatu oleh Scheele Finn, Simi Titimanu, Tarry Nimau Johnie, Williams Shaun, Paulik Ryan, Lin ShengLin, Ungaro Juliana, Holland Paula, Woods Richard

"…PARTneR is a collaborative project between the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), GNS Science, the disaster management offices of Samoa and Vanuatu, and the Geoscience Division of the Pacific Community. …"
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Scaling up breastfeeding policy and programs in Samoa: application of the Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly initiative oleh Christina Soti-Ulberg, Amber Hromi-Fiedler, Nicola L. Hawley, Take Naseri, Analosa Manuele-Magele, John Ah-Ching, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, on behalf of BBF Samoa Committee

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Beliefs about cancer causation in Samoa: results from an awareness campaign recall survey oleh Beatriz Cuesta-Briand, Ernesta Sofija, Shelley Burich, Neil Harris

"…Introduction: Cancer is a leading cause of death in Samoa. Cultural beliefs shape attitudes towards disease and disease prevention in Pacific countries, and are a barrier to engaging in cancer screening services. …"
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Sasa’a le fafao?: Approaches to Return and Reintegration of Criminal Deportees (Returnees) into Samoa oleh Henrietta McNeill, Magele Vernon Mackenzie

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Assessing the impact of high blood pressure referrals on hypertension awareness and management, BMI, and blood pressure values in adult Samoans 2010–2019 oleh Anna C. Rivara, Alysa Pomer, Take Naseri, Muagututia Seifuiva Reupena, Satupaitea Viali, Courtney C. Choy, Stephen T. McGarvey, Nicola L. Hawley

Subjek: "…samoa…"
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Dapsone Resistance in Leprosy Patients Originally from American Samoa, United States, 2010–2012 oleh Diana L. Williams, Sergio Araujo, Barbara M. Stryjewska, David Scollard

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Variability of Symbiodinium Communities in Waters, Sediments, and Corals of Thermally Distinct Reef Pools in American Samoa. oleh Ross Cunning, Denise M Yost, Marisa L Guarinello, Hollie M Putnam, Ruth D Gates

"…We used pyrosequencing to compare Symbiodinium in sediments, water, and ten coral species between two backreef pools in American Samoa with contrasting thermal environments. We found distinct compartmental assemblages of clades A, C, D, F, and/or G Symbiodinium types, with strong differences between pools in water, sediments, and two coral species. …"
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Persistence of Rare Salmonella Typhi Genotypes Susceptible to First-Line Antibiotics in the Remote Islands of Samoa oleh Michael J. Sikorski, Tracy H. Hazen, Sachin N. Desai, Susana Nimarota-Brown, Siaosi Tupua, Michelle Sialeipata, Savitra Rambocus, Danielle J. Ingle, Sebastian Duchene, Susan A. Ballard, Mary Valcanis, Sara Zufan, Jianguo Ma, Jason W. Sahl, Mailis Maes, Gordon Dougan, Robert E. Thomsen, Roy M. Robins-Browne, Benjamin P. Howden, Take K. Naseri, Myron M. Levine, David A. Rasko

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Zika virus in American Samoa: challenges to prevention in the context of health disparities and non-communicable disease oleh Michaela E. Howells, Christopher D. Lynn, Lesley Jo Weaver, Margaret Langford-Sesepesara, Joseph Tufa

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Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in American Samoa: Evaluation of Molecular Xenomonitoring as a Surveillance Tool in the Endgame. oleh Colleen L Lau, Kimberly Y Won, Patrick J Lammie, Patricia M Graves

"…This study evaluated MX as a surveillance tool in American Samoa by linking village-level results of published human and mosquito studies. …"
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Comparison of antigen and antibody responses in repeat lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment surveys in American Samoa. oleh Kimberly Y Won, Keri Robinson, Katy L Hamlin, Joseph Tufa, Margaret Seespesara, Ryan E Wiegand, Katherine Gass, Joseph Kubofcik, Thomas B Nutman, Patrick J Lammie, Saipale Fuimaono

"…A current need in the global effort to eliminate LF is to standardize diagnostic tools and surveillance activities beyond the recommended transmission assessment survey (TAS).TAS was first conducted in American Samoa in 2011 (TAS 1) and a repeat TAS was carried out in 2015 (TAS 2). …"
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Targeted research to improve invasive species management: yellow crazy ant Anoplolepis gracilipes in Samoa. oleh Benjamin D Hoffmann, Saronna Auina, Margaret C Stanley

"…Here, we describe targeted research designed to inform the potential eradication of the invasive yellow crazy ant Anoplolepis gracilipes on Nu'utele island, Samoa. First, we assessed the ant's impacts on invertebrate biodiversity by comparing invertebrate communities between infested and uninfested sites. …"
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Echocardiographic screening of schoolchildren in American Samoa to detect rheumatic heart disease: a feasibility study oleh Shawn S Barnes, James Sim, James R Marrone, et al

"…Shawn S Barnes1 James Sim2 James R Marrone3 Venudhar D Reddy2 Darragh C O’Carroll1 Lauren Sumida1 Guliz Erdem21John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; 2Department of Pediatrics, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; 3Department of Pediatrics, Lyndon Baines Johnson Tropical Medical Center, Pago Pago, American SamoaBackground: We report a practical and affordable pilot echocardiographic screening model for the detection of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Samoan children.Materials and methods: Following a brief training period, three medical students recruited and screened 58.3% (N = 140) of schoolchildren aged 7–18 years on the remote Pacific island of Ta’u, American Samoa, performing echocardiography with a SonoSite® portable ultrasound machine.Results: None of the echocardiographic images obtained showed significant abnormality consistent with RHD on their review by two pediatric cardiologists on Oahu, Hawaii.Conclusions: The implementation of echocardiographic screening in resource-poor regions with high rates of acute rheumatic fever and RHD, such as American Samoa, is feasible with limited training of personnel.Keywords: pediatric, RHD, Samoa, schoolchildren, screening…"
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with lymphatic filariasis in American Samoa after mass drug administration oleh Shaun P. Coutts, Jonathan D. King, Molisamoa Pa’au, Saipale Fuimaono, Joseph Roth, Mary Rose King, Patrick J. Lammie, Colleen L. Lau, Patricia M. Graves

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Industrial Development in an Island Economy: US Trade Policy and Canned Tuna Production in AmericanSamoa oleh Liam Campling, Elizabeth Havice

Subjek: "…American Samoa…"
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