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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Enhancing Pediatric Pharmaceutical Care: Development and Evaluation of a Rectal Demonstration Model for Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. [PDF]
Ruschkowski M +5 more
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Heat Stress in Quail: Impacts on Health and Productivity, and Mitigation Strategies
Heat stress disrupts physiological homeostasis in quail, inducing oxidative stress, immune dysregulation, and metabolic imbalance, which impair growth, reproduction, product quality, and welfare. Integrating nutritional, environmental, and genetic–epigenetic strategies enhances thermotolerance, sustains productivity, and supports climate‐smart quail ...
T. A. Eletu +6 more
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Safety of laparoscopic surgery without No.253 lymph node dissection for mid and low rectal cancer (SMOOTH): study protocol for a phase III, multicentre randomised controlled trial in China. [PDF]
Zhang M +9 more
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Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang +6 more
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Beyond Volume: Does the Choice Between Lactate and Acetate Matter in Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Prevention? [PDF]
Guilabert L, de Madaria E.
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Aims Atypical colitis (presenting reverse gradient colitis, backwash ileitis or rectal sparing) is associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis–ulcerative colitis (PSC). Oral vancomycin has been used to manage paediatric atypical colitis with/without confirmed PSC. Different preparations had shown different efficacy.
Laura Räisänen +4 more
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Impact of Changes in Chlamydia Treatment Guidelines on Recurrent/Persistent Rectal <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> Infections. [PDF]
Waters MB +5 more
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Aims Predetermined treatment duration limits (PTDLs) are often used by Taiwan's National Health Insurance Administration to contain healthcare costs, but they may compromise patient outcomes. Therefore, we studied Taiwan's 2017 extension of the bevacizumab PTDL from 24 to 36 weeks in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) to evaluate whether prolonged ...
Wei‐Ming Huang +6 more
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Risk of colonisation and infection by extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in patients with neutropenia: protocol for the SCREEN-IN multicentre prospective observational study. [PDF]
Palacios-Baena ZR +12 more
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