A5029470208- Avian ecology and behavior
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Plant and animal studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Historical Studies on Spain
- Historical and socio-economic studies of Spain and related regions
- Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Climate variability and models
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
Estación Biológica de Doñana
2016-2025
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2007-2022
Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada
2021
Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves
2003-2020
Wellesley College
2018
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
2018
Ministerio de Salud
2018
Universitat de Barcelona
1984-2016
Fundación Marques de Valdecilla
2014-2016
Boise State University
2016
In order to confirm that re-intubation can be a risk factor of nosocomial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients, case-control study was performed. Forty consecutive patients needing were selected as cases. Each case paired with matched control for the previous duration mechanical ventilation (+/- 2 d). Nineteen (47%) cases developed after compared 4 (10%) controls (odds ratio [OR] = 8.5; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.7 105.9; p 0.0007). After adjusting age, sex, and presence prior...
Summary The number of wind farms is increasing worldwide. Despite their purported environmental benefits, energy developments are not without potential adverse impacts on the environment, and current pace scale development proposals, combined with a poor understanding impacts, cause for concern. Avian mortality through collision moving rotor blades one main farms, yet long‐term studies rare. We analyse bird fatalities in relation to abundance, test several factors which have been...
We report on a 32—yr study of population Spanish Imperial Eagles, Aquila adalberti, which increased during the first 16 yr but remained stable last yr. analyzed changes in mean and variance fecundity relation to density test predictions two hypotheses density—dependent fecundity. According interference" hypothesis, as increases, frequency agonistic encounters resulting relatively uniform decrease habitat quality. Consequently, decreases, no relationship is expected between For heterogeneity...
Abstract: Despite recovery plans, the Spanish Imperial Eagle ( Aquila adalberti ) and Iberian lynx Lynx pardinus are in danger of extinction. These two flagship species tend to occur pristine Mediterranean forests, both prey preferentially on rabbit Oryctologus cuniculus ). lynxes eagles have sister continental Europe, Eurasian europaeus Eastern A. heliaca ), respectively. Recent genetic evidence indicates that these pairs started diverge from their ancestor slightly less than 1 million...
Abstract Over the past 40 years, study of animal populations has shifted from a relatively simple science that assumed most crucial regulating mechanisms were intrinsic properties breeders, to more complex and refined discipline reflects greater understanding their dynamics. Part this shift been explicit recognition importance previously overlooked nonbreeding component populations, so‐called floaters . Here we review discuss various effects pools can have on structure, dynamics persistence...
Summary 1. Wind farms generate little or no pollution. However, one of their main adverse impacts is bird mortality through collisions with turbine rotors. 2. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies have been based on observations birds before the construction wind farms. We analysed data from 53 EIAs in relation to actual recorded mortalities at 20 fully installed determine whether this method accurate predicting risk new farm installations. 3. Bird were compared per and year...
To investigate the response to therapy of entheseal abnormalities assessed with power Doppler (PD) ultrasound (US) in spondyloarthropathies (SpA).A total 327 patients active SpA who were starting anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) prospectively recruited at 35 Spanish centers. A PDUS examination 14 peripheral entheses was performed by same investigator each center baseline and 6 months. The following elementary lesions enthesis (presence/absence): morphologic (hypoechogenicity and/or...
Man-induced mortality of birds caused by electrocution with poorly-designed pylons and power lines has been reported to be an important factor that could become a major cause population decline one the world rarest raptors, Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti). Consequently it resulted in increasing awareness this problem amongst land managers public at large, as well increased research into distribution events likely mitigation measures.We provide information how measures implemented...
The global potential for wind power generation is vast, and the number of installations increasing rapidly. We review case studies from around world effects on raptors wind-energy development. Collision mortality, displacement, habitat loss have to cause population-level effects, especially species that are rare or endangered. impact has much do with their behavior, so careful siting developments avoid areas suited raptor breeding, foraging, migration would reduce these effects. At...
The dispersal behaviour of 30 radio‐tagged young Spanish Imperial Eagles Aquila adalberti was studied in southwestern Spain 1986–1990. process involved first departure from the natal population, exploratory movements, temporary settlements and returns to population. lasted for whole immature period studied, radically different that displayed by territorial adults. Movements between settling areas population occurred continually throughout period. Return could be used explore possibilities...
An investigation of the effects fasting, subfeeding, and refeeding on plasma biochemistry was carried out 22 captive yellow-legged gulls Larus cachinnans Pallas. These birds showed same fasting endurance model described in other species, but with an important decrease glucose concentration very great differences between individuals when reaching deterioration limit, suggesting a moderate physiological adaptation to long periods fasting. A different proposed subfed relation fasted gulls,...
Summary Electrocution has frequently been suggested as a cause of territory abandonment and eventual population decline threatened species, but this rarely tested. We investigated the impact electrocution in two eagle owl Bubo bubo populations located Italian Alps Apennines subject to different levels risk (i.e. low high risk). The is one species most affected by electrocution, point causing local conservation economic concern. In review 25 studies, was cited major death progressively...
Abstract This study examines the responses to human presence of most abundant shorebird species in an important coastal migration staging area ( L os ances B each, southern S pain). Long‐term census data were used assess relationship between bird abundances and densities determine population trends. In addition, changes individual behaviour relation evaluated by direct observation a resident species. Our results show that rapid increase recreational use summer has dramatically reduced number...