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Influence of domestic violence on the association between malnutrition and low cognitive development. [PDF]

, 2012
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the size and direction of the association between malnutrition and low cognitive performance and to evaluate the effect of domestic violence on this association.
Assis, Ana MO, Letícia M. dos Santos, dos Santos, Letícia M, Silva, Rita de CR, Elizabete de J. Pinto, Hasselmann, Maria H, Pinto, Elizabete de J, Rita de C. R. Silva, Ana M. O. Assis, Maria H. Hasselmann, Rodrigues, Laura C, Laura C. Rodrigues   +11 more
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Relationship between chronic diseases and diet in older persons in nursing homes

Geriatric Care, 2020
This study aimed to determine the relationship between chronic diseases and nutrition in the older adults in a nursing home. In 2014 and 2019, we investigated older people aged 60 years and over living in a nursing home in Izmir and who agreed to ...
Melahat Kizil, Kamile Nazan Turhan, Ramazan Kizil, Nursun Ustunkarli   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microbiome‐blood–brain barrier interactions in aging — mechanisms and therapeutic potential

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Aging reshapes the gut microbiome (↓SCFA‐producing commensals; ↑pro‐inflammatory outputs), shifting circulating metabolites (↓SCFAs; ↑LPS, ↑TMAO, ↑PAA) that act at the BBB to increase nonspecific transcytosis, alter transport, and promote astrocyte reactivity, heightening brain vulnerability.
Daniel Cuervo‐Zanatta, Hari Baskar Balasubramanian, Amir Pasokh, Marietta Zille   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of nutrition survey 'cleaning criteria' on estimates of malnutrition prevalence and disease burden: secondary data analysis. [PDF]

, 2014
Tackling childhood malnutrition is a global health priority. A key indicator is the estimated prevalence of malnutrition, measured by nutrition surveys. Most aspects of survey design are standardised, but data 'cleaning criteria' are not.
Kerac, Marko, Andrew Seal, Grijalva-Eternod, C, Kerac, M, Seal, A, Seal, Andrew, Grijalva-Eternod, Carlos, Marko Kerac, Sonya Crowe, Crowe, S, Carlos Grijalva-Eternod, Crowe, Sonya   +11 more
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Neutralization of the PTX3/CD44 axis suppresses TGF‐β1 signaling in kidney fibrosis

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
This study investigates how the PTX3/CD44 axis promotes kidney fibrosis by activating TGF‐β1 signaling. We demonstrate that the neutralizing antibody WHC‐001 effectively inhibits this pathway, suppressing myofibroblast activation and partial epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT).
Chao‐Chun Cheng, Shen‐Shin Chang, Feng‐Wei Chen, Ying‐Chieh Su, Thanh Phuong Nguyen, Yu‐Wei Hsiao, Jhih‐Ying Chi, Hsin‐Yin Liang, Ju‐Ming Wang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The association between eating disorders and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review

Journal of Eating Disorders
Objective A plausible association between adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and eating disorders (EDs) is suggested by the current research, although this potential relationship is poorly defined. This systematic review seeks to better understand the
Dennis Gibson, Millie Plotkin, Marina Foster, Delaney Wesselink, Taylor Mannix   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical and microbiological characteristics of healthcare-associated infections in a tertiary care pediatric hospital

Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette, 2017
Background and aim: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are an important cause of prolonged hospital stay. This study was conducted to assess the incidence, causative organisms and risk factors of HAIs in pediatric patients. Subjects and methods: Our
Rasha H. Hassan, Heba Eldegla, Fikry Elmorsy, Waleed M. Eldars   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Going viral − Virus‐targeting nanobodies for research, diagnostics and therapy

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
The increasing prevalence of viral diseases represents a major threat for global human health. Nanobodies, small binding fragments derived from camelid heavy‐chain antibodies, offer versatile tools for viral research, diagnostics, and antiviral therapy.
Domenic Ebert, Ulrich Rothbauer
wiley   +1 more source

Zinc levels in severe eating disorders

Journal of Eating Disorders
Purpose Severe eating and feeding disorders including Anorexia Nervosa of both restricting (AN-R) and binge-purge (AN-BP) subtypes and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) lead to multiple macronutrient and micronutrient deficiencies ...
Kara Leach, Dan V. Blalock, Judy Oakes, Melanie Hebert, Marina Foster, Philip S. Mehler   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in People with Eating Disorders and the Acute Effect of Different Interventions – A Retrospective Cohort Study

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background: Studies suggest that there is an association between eating disorders and pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), although the contribution of PFD toward symptomatology and interventions to improve these symptoms in the eating disorder population is ...
Monica Williams, Dan Blalock, Marina Foster, Philip S. Mehler, Dennis Gibson   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source