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The Behavioral Cost of Care: Changes in Maintenance Behavior during Equine-Assisted Interventions

open access: yesAnimals
This study examined human–animal symbiosis in an animal-assisted intervention through observations of animal maintenance behaviors. The rise of psychotherapy, learning, and recreation incorporating animals warrants exploration of the welfare of the ...
Angela K. Fournier   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Animal-assisted therapy with dolphins in eating disorders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Schandry, Rainer   +2 more
core   +1 more source

[18F]Fluorodeprenyl‐D2 PET as a Tool to Monitor Disease Activity in GAD65‐Ab Autoimmune Encephalitis

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate [18F]fluorodeprenyl‐D2 ([18F]F‐DED) positron‐emission tomography (PET) imaging as a biomarker of disease activity in autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) associated with glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 (GAD65) antibodies. Methods [18F]F‐DED PET was performed in 25 GAD65‐AIE patients and 8 controls using dynamic (0–60 min) and ...
Julia S. Dorneich   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is small scale irrigation an efficient propoor strategy in the upper Limpopo basin in Mozambique? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In Sub Sahara Africa, there is evidence that households with access to small scale irrigation are significantly less poor than households without access to irrigation. But private motopump tend to be unequally distributed.
Ducrot, Raphaèle
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A Systematic Comparison of Alpha‐Synuclein Seed Amplification Assays for Increasing Reproducibility

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Seed amplification assays (SAAs) enable ultrasensitive detection of misfolded α‐synuclein across biofluids and tissues. Yet, heterogeneity in protocols limits cross‐study comparability and clinical translation. Here, we review α‐synuclein SAA methods and their performance across various biological matrices.
Manuela Amaral‐do‐Nascimento   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of animal-assisted activities and therapies for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science
BackgroundGiven the rising interest in complementary therapeutic strategies for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this research aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of animal-assisted activities and therapies (AAAT) on various ASD ...
Ningkun Xiao   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparing the Effect of Semi‐Immersive Virtual Reality, Computerized Cognitive Training, and Traditional Rehabilitation on Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cognitive impairment is a common non‐motor symptom in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), negatively affecting autonomy and Quality of Life (QoL). Innovative rehabilitation strategies, such as semi‐immersive virtual reality (VR) and computerized cognitive training (CCT), may offer advantages over traditional cognitive rehabilitation (TCR ...
Maria Grazia Maggio   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of the Food & Beverage Sector in Expanding Economic Opportunity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
The food and beverage industry has a unique role in expanding economic opportunity because it is universal to human life and health. The industry operates at multiple levels of society where billions of people grow, transform, and sell food, particularly
Marc Pfitzer, Ramya Krishnaswamy
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