-
The outcome of structural heart defects diagnosed in the first trimester of p...
Purpose: We present the results of a detailed protocol of fetal heart examination in the first trimester, in a fetal medicine unit in Romania. Methods: Since October 2009, in... -
Development of an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity inter...
Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a significant public health challenge that affects approximately one in five children worldwide. Infant feeding practices are implicated... -
Activation of chloramphenicol biosynthesis in Streptomyces venezuelae ATCC 10...
Abstract Background Streptomyces venezuelae ATCC 10712 produces antibiotics chloramphenicol (Cml) and jadomycin (Jad) in response to nutrient limitation and ethanol shock (ES),... -
Cord blood DNA methylation reflects cord blood C-reactive protein levels but ...
Abstract Background Prenatal inflammation has been proposed as an important mediating factor in several adverse pregnancy outcomes. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory... -
A global sensitivity analysis approach for morphogenesis models
Abstract Background Morphogenesis is a developmental process in which cells organize into shapes and patterns. Complex, non-linear and multi-factorial models with images as... -
Specificity versus redundancy in the RAP2.4 transcription factor family of Ar...
Abstract Background The Arabidopsis ERFIb / RAP2.4 transcription factor family consists of eight members with highly conserved DNA binding domains. Selected members have been... -
PROX1 and β-catenin are prognostic markers in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Abstract Background The Wnt/β-catenin pathway has a key role in regulating cellular processes and its aberrant signaling can lead... -
Role of goblet cell protein CLCA1 in murine DSS colitis
Abstract Background The secreted goblet cell protein CLCA1 (chloride channel regulator, calcium-activated-1) is, in addition to its established role in epithelial chloride... -
Fetal sex and maternal pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Since the placenta also has a sex, fetal sex–specific differences in the occurrence of placenta-mediated complications could exist. Objective To determine... -
Genetic variants in SERPINA4 and SERPINA5, but not BCL2 and SIK3 are associat...
Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a multifactorial syndrome, but knowledge about its pathophysiology and possible... -
Subjective and objective assessment of physical activity in multiple sclerosi...
Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is frequently restricted in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and aiming to enhance PA is considered beneficial in this... -
Point-of-care testing for emergency assessment of coagulation in patients tre...
Abstract Background Point-of-care testing (POCT) of coagulation has been proven to be of great value in accelerating emergency treatment. Specific POCT for direct oral... -
Burden of acute kidney injury and 90-day mortality in critically ill patients
Abstract Background Mortality rates associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) vary among critically ill patients. Outcomes are often not corrected for severity or duration of... -
Aberrant intestinal microbiota due to IL-1 receptor antagonist deficiency pro...
Abstract Background Perturbation of commensal intestinal microbiota has been associated with several autoimmune diseases. Mice deficient in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist... -
Microarray expression studies on bone marrow of patients with Shwachman-Diamo...
We report the expression analysis of bone marrow (BM) cells of patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS), in relation to the presence of clonal chromosome anomalies:... -
Effects of an exclusive breastfeeding intervention for six months on growth p...
BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding promotion is regarded as one of the most effective interventions to improve child health, and could reduce under-5-mortality by 8 % globally. Few... -
Determining ‘curriculum viability’ through standards and inhibitors of curric...
Abstract Background A curriculum is dynamic entity and hence, metaphorically, can be considered ‘alive’. Curricular diseases may impair its quality and hence its viability. The... -
Association of endothelial and glycocalyx injury biomarkers with fluid admini...
Abstract Background Injury to endothelium and glycocalyx predisposes to vascular leak, which may subsequently lead to increased... -
Stillbirth in women with diabetes: a retrospective analysis of fetal autopsy ...
Introduction: Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with an increased rate of stillbirth. There are a wide variety of factors that have been implicated including placental... -
Characterizing ice particles using two-dimensional reflections of a lidar beam
This is an Open Access article published by The Optical Society under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Further distribution of this work must maintain...
