REVALIDATION OF APOSTOLEPIS BARRIOI (SERPENTES: DIPSADIDAE)

Revalidation of Apostolepis barrioi (Serpentes: Dipsadidae)

With 32 species, Apostolepis is the most diverse genus in the tribe Elapomorphini.The description of Apostolepis barrioi is based on one specimen and the taxon later was synonymized with A.dimidiata.Based on a examination of new specimens, the taxon is resurrected to full species rank.Apostolepis barrioi differs from all congeners by having an imma

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The Salt Swap intervention to reduce salt intake in people with high blood pressure: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background High salt intake is a risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.Reducing salt intake has been shown to reduce blood pressure.Despite population-level interventions, including product reformulation and public awareness campaigns, adult salt consumption in the UK still exceeds recommendations; this is primarily due t

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