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Abstract Maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality have declined dramatically during the last century. Historical data are therefore important sources to study the evolutionary selection pressures related to childbirth and how they have fluctuated over time.
Mirella Woodert +7 more
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Human evolution and the obstetrical dilemma: The pelvic floor hypothesis
Abstract Human childbirth is mechanically difficult because a large‐headed, broad‐shouldered fetus must pass through a comparatively narrow, twisted bony birth canal. Traditional explanations of this “obstetrical dilemma” emphasize the role of bipedal locomotion in inhibiting the evolution of a wider, more spacious pelvis.
Barbara Fischer, Ekaterina Stansfield
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Heat stress disrupts gut microbial balance in poultry, impairing nutrient absorption and immunity. This review outlines the interplay between thermal stress and microbiome dynamics and discusses integrative mitigation strategies, probiotics, phytogenics, cooling systems, and genetic adaptation to enhance poultry resilience.
O. E. Oke +9 more
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Despite informal employment being the most common type of employment globally, the empirical link between informality and health is underexplored.
Amanda E Aronsson, Indra de Soysa
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Kolmogorov–Sinai (KS) entropy is an indicator of the chaotic behavior of entire systems from an information-theoretic viewpoint. Here, we used KS entropy values derived from the heart sounds of four fetus–mother pairs to identify the changes in fetal and
Sayuri Ishiyama +3 more
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We conducted a longitudinal trial across nursery, growing, and finishing phases, showing that phytochemical supplementation as a potential antibiotic alternative reduced potential pathogens and promoted beneficial Lactobacillus amylovorus in the nursery phase, and enriched amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism pathways (prediction) during finishing ...
Ziyu Liu +11 more
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Quality of maternal healthcare in India: Has the National Rural Health Mission made a difference? [PDF]
Despite a five decade old Family Welfare programme, India still continues to contribute almost a quarter of the global estimates of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Harish Nair, Rajmohan Panda
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Modulation of Animal Gut Health by Milk Oligosaccharide
This review summarizes the composition and structural characteristics of MOs across different mammalian species, and elucidates their roles and mechanisms in maintaining intestinal homeostasis by regulating gut microbiome and enhancing intestinal chemical, physical and immune barriers.
Ningtao Chen +7 more
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Objective To assess the pharmacokinetics, effectiveness, safety, and immunogenicity of certolizumab pegol (CZP) in polyarticular‐course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA). Methods Pediatric Arthritis Study of Certolizumab Pegol (NCT01550003), a multicenter, open‐label study, enrolled patients 2–17 years with active pcJIA and inadequate response ...
Hermine I Brunner +28 more
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ABSTRACT The present study examined how the frequency and impact of autism traits were associated with parent‐reported family experience, with differential consideration of parental experience and overall family life. Prior research has found an association between autism traits and family functioning; however, less is known about how the impact and ...
Ella C. Brouwer +28 more
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