Refining the evolutionary tree of the horse Y chromosome [PDF]
The Y chromosome carries information about the demography of paternal lineages, and thus, can prove invaluable for retracing both the evolutionary trajectory of wild animals and the breeding history of domesticates.
Elif Bozlak +51 more
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Inferences about the population history of Rangifer tarandus from Y chromosome and mtDNA phylogenies [PDF]
Reindeer, called caribou in North America, has a circumpolar distribution and all extant populations belong to the same species (Rangifer tarandus). It has survived the Holocene thanks to its immense adaptability and successful coexistence with humans in
Elif Bozlak +7 more
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Maternal depression, adverse childhood experiences, and social support in relation to gestational diabetes risk: results from the Albany Infant and Mother Study (AIMS) [PDF]
Background Psychosocial factors are of increasing interest as potential influencers in disease development. This study explores associations between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and maternal depression, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and ...
Margaret Versteegen +3 more
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Brazilian women's use of evidence-based practices in childbirth after participating in the Senses of Birth intervention: A mixed-methods study. [PDF]
Brazil has a cesarean rate of 56% and low use of Intrapartum Evidence-based Practices (IEBP) of 3.4%, reflecting a medically centered and highly interventionist maternal health care model.
Luísa da Matta Machado Fernandes +4 more
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Nonpharmacological Pain Management for Premature Neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Preterm neonates are at higher risk of cumulative procedural pain at a crucial point in brain development. Several procedures performed in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) have ineffective or absent pain management protocols. Nonpharmacological interventions are simple to implement and cost‐efficient.
Kleven K, Sheth CC.
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Changes in perceived knowledge about childbirth among pregnant women participating in the Senses of Birth intervention in Brazil: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background Senses of Birth (SoB) is a health education intervention in Brazil that aims to reduce unnecessary cesareans in the country by providing information on reproductive rights, benefits and risks of childbirth, and use of intrapartum evidence ...
Luísa M. M. Fernandes +5 more
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Breastfeeding disparities and recommended strategies to end them in New York [PDF]
Objective: The objective of this study was to identify strategies to address breastfeeding disparities across New York in the United States. Methods: Data were collected from August-December 2021 using a qualitative research design that included 45 key ...
Christine T. Bozlak +4 more
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Sustainable Recovery from Shocks: Policies and Partnerships for Fresh Produce Rescue and Environmental Impact Reduction [PDF]
Food policies that respond to shocks and support nutritious diets for vulnerable populations can enhance resilience, support social equity, and reduce environmental damage.
Mariana T. Koutsopoulos +12 more
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Y-Chromosomal Insights into Breeding History and Sire Line Genealogies of Arabian Horses. [PDF]
The Y chromosome is a valuable genetic marker for studying the origin and influence of paternal lineages in populations. In this study, we conducted Y-chromosomal lineage-tracing in Arabian horses.
Remer V +25 more
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Comparing the Environmental Impacts of Representative Food Donation and Redistribution Strategies [PDF]
Assessing the environmental impacts of food donation systems is necessary to support food donation policy and management. Few life cycle assessment (LCA) studies have investigated the environmental impacts of food donation systems.
Zhijian Guo +6 more
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