Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty
Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia +3 more
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Offspring Defensive Investment Covaries With Brood Value in a Female Cobweb Spider
We performed a thorough field investigation on the web architectures of Campanicola campanulata to research its cobweb architecture variation under the condition of whether it carried egg sacs, in order to test the theory of its brood value. Our results demonstrate that retreat construction in female cobweb spiders is modulated by brood value.
Haixin Zhang +7 more
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Exploring the Nutritional Ecology of Stunting: New Approaches to an Old Problem
Despite a declining prevalence, stunting remains an elusive target for the global health community. The perception is that stunting represents chronic undernutrition (i.e., due to inadequate nutrient intake associated with food insecurity, low-quality ...
Andrew A. Bremer, Daniel J. Raiten
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Pubertal Dynamics of Sertoli and Leydig Cell Dysfunction in Klinefelter Syndrome
ABSTRACT Context Klinefelter syndrome (KS), defined by a 47, XXY karyotype, is commonly associated with progressive testicular failure. The precise timing of Sertoli and Leydig cell dysfunction during puberty remains unclear. Objective To determine the onset and progression of testicular insufficiency during puberty in KS, and to assess whether ...
Tredez Axelle +9 more
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The Effect of Biological, Social, Economic, and Nutritional Factors on Low Birth Weight: A New Path Analysis Evidence from Madiun Hospital, East Java, Indonesia [PDF]
Background: Low birth weight (LBW) remains a major cause of death and illness in infants. This study aimed to analyze the effects of biological, social, economic, and nutritional factors on LBW at Madiun General Hospital, East Java.Subjects and Method ...
Salimo, Harsono +2 more
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Nutritional Knowledge about Maternal and Newborn Health among Physiotherapists during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Minas Gerais, Brazil [PDF]
Publisher Copyright: © 2024 by the authors.Adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy, as well as postpartum, is among the major contributors to maternal and newborn health.
Maria-Raquel G. Silva +9 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate methods used to assess individual iodine status in infants under 2 years of age and to examine their clinical utility in relation to thyroid dysfunction across different clinical contexts. Design The protocol was registered on PROSPERO and followed PRISMA guidelines.
Sabrina Bilston‐John +3 more
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Risk Factors of Maternal Death in Karanganyar, Central Java, Indonesia [PDF]
Background: The maternal mortality rate is an indicator of national health status. To reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), especially in Karanganyar Regency, the risk factors that affect maternal mortality must be known.Subjects and Method: This ...
Kusnadi, Noferi +2 more
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The Association Between Maternal Preconception BMI and Early Childhood Nutrition [PDF]
Background: It is unknown if maternal preconception BMI is associated with nutritional risk factors in early childhood and whether total breastfeeding duration plays a mediating role.
Braddon, Kate Elizabeth
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GLP‐1–Based Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes: Balancing Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Selection
ABSTRACT Aims To critically examine the evolving evidence on glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1RAs) and the dual glucose‐dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP‐1 receptor agonist tirzepatide as adjuncts to insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes (T1D), with particular emphasis on their benefit–risk balance in individuals with ...
Thales Rossatto +2 more
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