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A Metagenomic Comparison of the Colostrum Microbiome in Bulgarian Mothers by Delivery Mode: A Pilot Study

Microorganisms
Colostrum harbors a highly diverse microbial community, predominantly composed of genera such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Enterococcus.
Daniela Mollova, Vesselin Baev, Tsvetomira Borisova, Mariya Rusinova, Ilia Iliev   +4 more
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Light‐Controlled Conductive Molecular Wire in an Artificial Lipid Membrane

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A photochromic azobenzene derivative is shown to produce a unique photoelectric response when embedded in artificial lipid membranes. In its trans state, it forms conductive “molecular wires” that enhance membrane conductivity in the dark. Light‐induced cis isomerization suppresses this effect, showing that short‐chain molecules can modulate membrane ...
Ilaria Cardace, Lorenzo Dominici, Adriano Cola, Antonio Fieramosca, Vincenzo Ardizzone, Agostina Lina Capodilupo, Bruno Rizzuti, Milena De Giorgi, Dario Ballarini, Giuseppe Gigli, Daniele Sanvitto, Luisa De Marco   +11 more
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VALUE PERCEPTIONS OF PRACTICES AT A HUMAN MILK BANK

Cogitare Enfermagem, 2017
This study was aimed at identifying and analyzing the value perceptions of health professionals working at the Human Milk Bank about their practices. A descriptive and qualitative study was undertaken.
Tuâny Figueiredo Marinho, Valdecyr Herdy Alves, Maria Bertilla Lutterbach Riker Branco, Diego Pereira Rodrigues, Rosângela de Mattos Pereira, Giovanna Rosario Soanno Marchiori   +5 more
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Extreme Weather Events and Consumer Food Responses

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates consumer food responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected a swath of the Southeastern U.S. in 2024. Using representative consumer survey data from six affected states, we analyze 10 distinct food responses classified into ex ante and ex post responses, and examine their associations with food insufficiency
Ahmad Zia Wahdat, Joseph Balagtas
wiley   +1 more source

Essential and non-essential element concentrations in human milk samples and the assessment of infants’ exposure

Scientific Reports
As the data concerning element concentrations in human milk (HM) samples and their intake by infants are lacking in Poland, the present study aimed to explore this issue.
Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, Aleksandra Wesołowska, Piotr Sobieraj, Agnieszka Nawrocka, Aleksandra Filipek, Maciej Durkalec, Danuta Katryńska, Piotr Jedziniak   +7 more
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The Impact of Holder Pasteurization on Macronutrients, Vitamins, Minerals, and Bioactive Factors in Human Milk Processed in a Milk Bank Setting

Current Developments in Nutrition
Background: Donor human milk is recommended for the nutritionally vulnerable preterm infant; however, there is conflicting or limited information on how the pasteurization techniques used on donor milk influence its nutritional and immune properties ...
Autumn Davis, Sheridan Lee, Daniela Hampel, Setareh Shahab-Ferdows, Lindsay H Allen, Lars Bode, Kimberly Mansen, Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Maryanne T Perrin   +8 more
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Drivers of Farmers' Contract Compliance Behavior: Evidence From a Case Study of Dangote Tomato Processing Plant in Northern Nigeria

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Contract farming is a viable strategy agribusinesses rely on to strengthen coordination across actors in the value chain. However, low contract compliance remains a significant setback to agribusinesses' contract performance in low‐ and middle‐income country context.
Umar Shehu Umar, Sanzidur Rahman, Giacomo Zanello   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Induced lactation in a transgender woman: case report

International Breastfeeding Journal
Background Breastfeeding offers significant health benefits, but its practice and success can vary. While research on induced lactation in cisgender women has been documented, there is limited research on lactation induction in transgender women.
Shin Ikebukuro, Miori Tanaka, Mei Kaneko, Midori Date, Sachiko Tanaka, Hitomi Wakabayashi, Masahiko Murase, Noriko Ninomiya, Taro Kamiya, Mariko Ogawa, Daisuke Shiojiri, Nahoko Shirato, Yuki Sekiguchi, Akihiko Sekizawa, Mikiya Nakatsuka, Hiroyuki Gatanaga, Katsumi Mizuno   +16 more
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Traceability of Agri‐Food Products: The Key to Conscious Trade

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Globalization and growing concerns about sustainability have led to improvements in product traceability, quality, and sustainability. Traceability contributes to environmental protection and supports sustainable development by fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging the responsible use of resources.
Scarlett Queen Almeida Bispo, Fernanda Aparecida Silva, Michelle Márcia Viana Martins, Marcelo José Braga Nonnenberg, Ruan da Silva Vianna, Carla Cristina Passos Cruz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amamentar e doar leite: percepções das mulheres doadoras de um Banco de Leite Humano

Revista Educação em Saúde, 2018
Objective: To describe and analyze the factors that facilitate the donation of breast milk as well as the difficulties in the perspective of the women donor.
Mateus Guilhardi Rosa e Silva, Karen Cristine Almeida Barbosa, Lorrayne Aparecida Silveira Borges, Guilherme Ferreira Barros, Lucas Gundim Cardoso, Marluce Martins Machado da Silveira   +5 more
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