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Predictable evolution toward flightlessness in volant island birds by Wright, Natalie A., Steadman, David W., Witt, Christopher C.

“…Birds are prolific colonists of islands, where they readily evolve distinct forms. Identifying predictable, directional patterns of evolutionary change in…”
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Evidence for mesothermy in dinosaurs by Grady, John M., Enquist, Brian J., Dettweiler-Robinson, Eva, Wright, Natalie A., Smith, Felisa A.

“…Were dinosaurs ectotherms or fast-metabolizing endotherms whose activities were unconstrained by temperature? To date, some of the strongest evidence for…”
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Energetics, lifestyle, and reproduction in birds by Sibly, Richard M, Witt, Christopher C, Wright, Natalie A, Venditti, Chris, Jetz, Walter, Brown, James H

“…Theoretical and empirical studies of life history aim to account for resource allocation to the different components of fitness: survival, growth, and…”
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Segmental stiff skin syndrome (SSS): Two additional cases with a positive response to mycophenolate mofetil and physical therapy by Kurtzman, Drew J.B., MD, Wright, Natalie A., MD, Patel, Mital, MD, Vleugels, Ruth Ann, MD, MPH

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Biopsy of the pigmented lesion—When and how by Tran, Kien T., MD, PhD, Wright, Natalie A., BS, Cockerell, Clay J., MD

“…The biopsy lies at the heart of the management of the suspected melanocytic neoplasm. Dermatologists are the ideal physicians to examine patients with suspect…”
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Epidemiology of concomitant psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS): Experience of a tertiary medical center by Patel, Mital, MD, Cohen, Jeffrey M., BA, Wright, Natalie A., MD, Merola, Joseph F., MD, MMSc, Qureshi, Abrar A., MD, MPH, Vleugels, Ruth Ann, MD, MPH

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Characteristics and treatment of postirradiation morphea: A retrospective multicenter analysis by Fruchter, Renee, BA, Kurtzman, Drew J.B., MD, Mazori, Daniel R., MD, Wright, Natalie A., MD, Patel, Mital, MD, Vleugels, Ruth Ann, MD, MPH, Femia, Alisa N., MD

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Characteristics and treatment of adult-onset linear morphea: A retrospective cohort study of 61 patients at 3 tertiary care centers by Mazori, Daniel R., BA, Wright, Natalie A., MD, Patel, Mital, MD, Liu, Stephanie W., MD, Ramachandran, Sarika M., MD, Franks, Andrew G., MD, Vleugels, Ruth Ann, MD, MPH, Femia, Alisa N., MD

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Texas: A northern spread of endemic areas by Wright, Natalie A., BS, Davis, Lance E., BBA, Aftergut, Kent S., MD, Parrish, Charles A., MD, Cockerell, Clay J., MD

“…Leishmaniasis, an infection caused by various species of Leishmania protozoa, is usually transmitted by the bite of phlebotomine sandflies. The clinical…”
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Dinosaur physiology. Evidence for mesothermy in dinosaurs by Grady, John M, Enquist, Brian J, Dettweiler-Robinson, Eva, Wright, Natalie A, Smith, Felisa A

“…Were dinosaurs ectotherms or fast-metabolizing endotherms whose activities were unconstrained by temperature? To date, some of the strongest evidence for…”
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Metabolic ‘engines’ of flight drive genome size reduction in birds by Wright, Natalie A., Gregory, T. Ryan, Witt, Christopher C.

“…The tendency for flying organisms to possess small genomes has been interpreted as evidence of natural selection acting on the physical size of the genome…”
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Solving the Measurement Invariance Anchor Item Problem in Item Response Theory by Meade, Adam W., Wright, Natalie A.

“…The efficacy of tests of differential item functioning (measurement invariance) has been well established. It is clear that when properly implemented, these…”
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Relative forelimb–hindlimb investment is associated with flight style, foraging strategy, and nestling period, but not nest type by Kotnour, Jess, McPeek, Sarah J, Wedig, Hannah, Dominguez, Jonah, Wright, Natalie A

“…Abstract We investigated Dial’s 2003 hypothesis that birds that rely more heavily on flight as their primary mode of locomotion and thus invest more in their…”
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Epidemiology and Treatment of Eosinophilic Fasciitis: An Analysis of 63 Patients From 3 Tertiary Care Centers by Wright, Natalie A, Mazori, Daniel R, Patel, Mital, Merola, Joseph F, Femia, Alisa N, Vleugels, Ruth Ann

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Risk of predation on offspring reduces parental provisioning, but not flight performance or survival across early life stages by Mouton, James C., Tobalske, Bret W., Wright, Natalie A., Martin, Thomas E., Sandercock, Brett

“…Developmental responses can help young animals reduce predation risk but can also yield costs to performance and survival in subsequent life stages with major…”
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Blood Variation Implicates Respiratory Limits on Elevational Ranges of Andean Birds by Linck, Ethan B, Williamson, Jessie L, Bautista, Emil, Beckman, Elizabeth J, Benham, Phred M, DuBay, Shane G, Flores, L Mónica, Gadek, Chauncey R, Johnson, Andrew B, Jones, Matthew R, Núñez-Zapata, Jano, Quiñonez, Alessandra, Schmitt, C Jonathan, Susanibar, Dora, Tiravanti C, Jorge, Verde-Guerra, Karen, Wright, Natalie A, Valqui, Thomas, Storz, Jay F, Witt, Christopher C

“…AbstractThe extent to which species ranges reflect intrinsic physiological tolerances is a major question in evolutionary ecology. To date, consensus has been…”
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Insular avian adaptations on two Neotropical continental islands by Wright, Natalie A., Steadman, David W.

“…Aim: Most studies of avian insular adaptations have focused on oceanic islands, which may not allow characters that are insular adaptations to be teased apart…”
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Increased Pass Rates in Introductory Biology: Benefits and Potential Costs of Implementing a Mathematics Prerequisite in a Community College Setting by Kiser, Stacey L, Andrews, Christine M, Seidel, Shannon B, Fisher, Matthew R, Wright, Natalie A, Theobald, Elli J

“…We explored the impacts of a mathematics prerequisite on student success in Introductory Biology, focusing on students historically underserved in science,…”
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Cutaneous dermatomyositis in the era of biologicals by Wright, Natalie A., Vleugels, Ruth Ann, Callen, Jeffrey P.

“…Dermatomyositis (DM) is a systemic inflammatory condition characterized by cutaneous and muscle findings, in addition to potential involvement of other organ…”
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Skin Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis and its Therapy-Induced Cutaneous Side Effects by Xue, Yun, Cohen, Jeffrey M., Wright, Natalie A., Merola, Joseph F.

“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints, but may exhibit extra-articular, including cutaneous,…”
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