Psychological functioning in pregnant women who experienced complex trauma by Geneviève Lapointe, Geneviève Lapointe, Geneviève Lapointe, Geneviève Lapointe, Christine Drouin-Maziade, Christine Drouin-Maziade, Christine Drouin-Maziade, Christine Drouin-Maziade, Julia Garon-Bissonnette, Julia Garon-Bissonnette, Julia Garon-Bissonnette, Julia Garon-Bissonnette, Julia Garon-Bissonnette, Florence Bordeleau, Florence Bordeleau, Florence Bordeleau, Florence Bordeleau, Florence Bordeleau, Roxanne Lemieux, Roxanne Lemieux, Roxanne Lemieux, Nicolas Berthelot, Nicolas Berthelot, Nicolas Berthelot, Nicolas Berthelot, Nicolas Berthelot

“…IntroductionThe concept of complex trauma, which has been operationalized by the diagnosis of developmental trauma disorder (DTD) in children and adolescents, may contribute to our understanding of the large interindividual variability in maternal health and functioning among pregnant women who experienced childhood maltreatment. …”
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Radiosensitizing properties of dual-functionalized carbon nanostructures loaded with temozolomide by Radmila Milenkovska, Nikola Geskovski, Dushko Shalabalija, Ljubica Mihailova, Petre Makreski, Dushko Lukarski, Igor Stojkovski, Maja Simonoska Crcarevska, Kristina Mladenovska

“…In the present study, temozolomide (TMZ), a drug used for the treatment of anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), was incorporated into multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and a MWCNTs–graphene (MWCNTs-G) hybrid compound, covalently functionalized with polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 and folic acid (FA), with an aim to prepare nanocarriers with the potential to prolong the drug circulation time, cross the blood–brain–tumor barrier (BBTB), and provide targeted and controlled drug release in the brain tumor cells. …”
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Effects of imposed and self-selected exercise on perceptual and affective responses, muscle function, quality, and functionality of strength training in older women and men: a rand... by E.D.S.A. Garcia, S.S. Ferreira, R. Lazzarotto, J.K.F. da Silva, P.C.B. Bento

“…The objective of the present randomized trial was to verify the effect of twelve weeks of strength training with self-selected and imposed loads on muscle function, functionality, muscle quality, and perceptual and affective responses in elderly men and women. …”
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Altered functional connectivity and hyperactivity of the caudal hippocampus in schizophrenia compared with bipolar disorder: a resting state fMRI (functional magnetic resonance ima... by Li Zhang, Wenli Wang, Yuan Ruan, Zhiyong Li, Le Sun, Gong-Jun Ji, Yanghua Tian, Kai Wang

“…Abstract Background Schizophrenia patients frequently present with structural and functional abnormalities of the hippocampus (Hipp). …”
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Validity evidence of Thinking About Live Experience Questionnaire for the Brazilian context by Letícia Martins Gonçalves, Hemerson Fillipy Silva Sales, Melyssa Kellyane Cavalcanti Galdino

“…Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to verify the structure of the TALE, which indicated a good fit for the tested models. The scale also presented good reliability in all its factors: Self Function (α=0.79; ω=0.80), Social Function (α=0.82; ω=0.82), and Directive Function (α=0.76; ω=0.76). …”
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Development and evaluation of functional biscuits infused with functional spices and white pea flour: A comprehensive study on optimizing glycemic control and incorporating anti-di... by Minhaj Uddin, Nabil Mashahid, Juairia Absar Anta, Mahima Ranjan Acharjee

“…The present study aimed to develop a functional biscuit incorporating ingredients with potential anti-diabetic properties, tailored to support glycemic control as part of a balanced diet. …”
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Screening tools for subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment based on task-state prefrontal functional connectivity: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study by Zhengping Pu, Hongna Huang, Man Li, Hongyan Li, Xiaoyan Shen, Lizhao Du, Qingfeng Wu, Xiaomei Fang, Xiang Meng, Qin Ni, Guorong Li, Donghong Cui

“…The present fNIRS study aimed to develop an early screening method for SCD and MCI based on activated prefrontal functional connectivity (FC) during the performance of cognitive scales and subject-wise cross-validation via machine learning. …”
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Maternal chitosan oligosaccharide supplementation during late gestation and lactation optimizes placental function in sows and intestinal function in 21-day-old IUGR suckling pigle... by Xintao Wang, Xintao Wang, Tingting Fang, Tingting Fang, Daiwen Chen, Daiwen Chen, Junning Pu, Junning Pu, Gang Tian, Gang Tian, Jun He, Jun He, Ping Zheng, Ping Zheng, Xiangbing Mao, Xiangbing Mao, Aimin Wu, Aimin Wu, Bing Yu, Bing Yu

“…Maternal dietary supplementation with chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) has been considered as a potential intervention to mitigate the occurrence of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and improve postnatal growth. The present study investigated the effect of COS as a dietary supplement for sows during late gestation and lactation on their productivity, placental function, and the intestinal health of IUGR piglets. …”
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Executive function in preschool children who stutter: a behavioral assessment study by Kohei Kakuta, Akihiro Kawasaki

“…At present, there are few previous studies that have comprehensively investigated the subcomponents of executive function in preschool children who stutter through behavioral experiments. …”
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The Detoxifying Effects of Spirulina in Promoting Liver Health and Heavy Metal Elimination – A Review by Sunil Namdeo Thitame, Ashwini Ashok Aher, Viddyasagar Mopagar

“…The synergistic effects of spirulina on liver function and detoxification processes present a promising avenue for alternative therapeutic interventions in mitigating the harmful effects of environmental pollutants and supporting liver health. …”
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Clinico Etiological Evaluation of Asthma with Special Reference to Pulmonary Function Test by Dr Monika H. Solanki, MD, Dr Dipti Shah, MD, Dr Soham Shah, MD

“…Objective: 1) To Study incidence and analyse demographic profile of Asthma. 2) To Analyse role of Pulmonary Function Test in diagnosis and control of Asthma and observe role of serial monitoring of pulmonary function tests in relation to effect of preventive drug regimen. …”
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Retroiliac ureter with persisting mesonephric duct and vesicoureteral reflux presenting as left inguinal mass during defecation: a case report by Yijun Zhao, Linfeng Zhu, Fan Yang, Guangjie Chen

“…We report such a unique case involving a left inguinal mass that appeared during defecation. Case presentation A two-year-old boy presented with a tubular structure resembling a dilated ureter discovered incidentally during open left inguinal hernia repair. …”
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SERBP1 interacts with PARP1 and is present in PARylation-dependent protein complexes regulating splicing, cell division, and ribosome biogenesis by Kira Breunig, Xuifen Lei, Mauro Montalbano, Gabriela DA Guardia, Shiva Ostadrahimi, Victoria Alers, Adam Kosti, Jennifer Chiou, Nicole Klein, Corina Vinarov, Lily Wang, Mujia Li, Weidan Song, W Lee Kraus, David S Libich, Stefano Tiziani, Susan T Weintraub, Pedro AF Galante, Luiz O Penalva

“…RNA binding proteins (RBPs) containing intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) are present in diverse molecular complexes where they function as dynamic regulators. …”
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Coxsackievirus B3 inhibits antigen presentation in vivo, exerting a profound and selective effect on the MHC class I pathway. by Christopher C Kemball, Stephanie Harkins, Jason K Whitmire, Claudia T Flynn, Ralph Feuer, J Lindsay Whitton

“…Many viruses encode proteins whose major function is to evade or disable the host T cell response. …”
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The Ocean CO2 Sink in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago: A Present‐Day Budget and Past Trends Due to Climate Change by Mohamed Ahmed, Brent G. T. Else

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Presenting With Initial Hyperbilirubinemia and Significantly Elevated Liver Transaminases: A Rare Pediatric Case With Unadjusted Chemotherapy by Atbin Latifi, Mahbod Soltani, Mohammad Satarzadeh, Negar Pourahmadian, Amirreza Hesami Rad

“…Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) rarely presents with initial liver failure. We describe a 9-year-old boy with no past medical history who presented with jaundice, hyperbilirubinemia (total bilirubin 13.1 mg/dL), and significantly elevated transaminases (ALT 1283 U/L, AST 1325 U/L). …”
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Göttingen minipigs present with significant regeneration kinetics after sphincter injury compared to German landrace gilts; a feasibility study by Jasmin Knoll, Niklas Harland, Bastian Amend, Arnulf Stenzl, Wilhelm K. Aicher

“…In contrast, German landrace gilts presented immediately after treatment with significant sphincter deficiency (treatment 1; n = 6, 21%, p < 0.001) and suffered from significant loss of sphincter function for at least five weeks (67%, p < 0.01). …”
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Concurrent presentation of proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposits and light chain proximal tubulopathy: a case report and review of the literature by Jingdong Zhang, Yang Liu, Fengyan Jin, Jia Li, Hui Wang, Fuzhe Ma, Ye Jia, Jinyu Yu, Shan Wu, Shaojie Fu, Zhonggao Xu, Hao Wu

“…The simultaneous occurrence of proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposits (PGNMID) and light chain proximal tubulopathy (LCPT) presents a unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. …”
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Novel Transoral Endoscopic Assisted Minimally Invasive Method for Mandibular Condyle Fractures in Croatia: A Case Presentation and Literature Review by Igor Čvrljević, Marko Tarle, Ivica Lukšić

“…Mandibular fractures, particularly condylar process fractures, are common in maxillofacial surgery and require effective treatment methods that minimize complications while ensuring functional and esthetic recovery. Objectives: This paper presents two cases of mandibular condylar process fractures treated using a transoral endoscopically assisted technique (EATA), thus marking the first documented application of this approach in Croatia. …”
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Outcomes associated with older patients who present or develop delirium in the emergency department: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Oddvar Uleberg, Sarah King, Lars Petter Bjørnsen, Sindre A Pedersen

“…The results will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations.PROSPERO registration number CRD42024594975.…”
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