Article
Mathematics, Applied
Phung Trong Thuc
Summary: This paper extends the L-2 estimates of the minimal solution on the unit ball B in C-n by Schuster and Varolin, and considers the estimates of weighted Bergman kernels.
JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ravi Shanker Dubey, Dumitru Baleanu, Manvendra Narayan Mishra, Pranay Goswami
Summary: In this study, the Bergman minimal blood glucose-insulin model was generalized and modified by including the CF fractional derivative and a diet component D(t). The modified model was solved using the Sumudu transform and fixed-point iteration procedures, with the existence and uniqueness of results examined using the fixed point theorem. The comparison between parameter values obtained from different values of t with experimental data showed that the modified model outperformed Bergman's model.
CMES-COMPUTER MODELING IN ENGINEERING & SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Mathematics
Robert Xin Dong, John Treuer
Summary: The paper presents a theorem regarding the Ergman kernel, which characterizes the domain Omega as either a disk minus a closed polar set or C minus a closed polar set. For Omega with a C-infinity boundary, a simple proof is provided using the zero set of the Szego kernel. Additionally, the paper demonstrates that this theorem does not hold in C-n n > 1.
JOURNAL OF GEOMETRIC ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Mathematics
Nathan A. Wagner, Brett D. Wick
Summary: This paper proves the weighted L-p regularity of the ordinary Bergman and Cauchy-Szego projections on strongly pseudoconvex domains D in C-n with near minimal smoothness for appropriate generalizations of the B-p/A(p) classes. Specifically, the B-p/A(p) Muckenhoupt type condition is expressed relative to balls in a quasi-metric that arises as a space of homogeneous type on either the interior or the boundary of the domain D.
ADVANCES IN MATHEMATICS
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anish D. Bagga, Brian P. Johnson, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a physiologically based kinetic (PBK) model of thyroid hormones (THs) was constructed to investigate the effects of TH binding proteins (THBPs) and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The model accurately describes the production, distribution, and metabolism of THs, and provides novel insights such as fast blood-tissue exchanges and the limitation of tissue influx in the presence of THBPs. Continuous exposure to THBP-binding EDCs does not alter steady-state TH levels, while intermittent exposure to TBG-binding EDCs can cause greater disruptions.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Corrie R. Belanger, Robert E. W. Hancock
Summary: This study presents a protocol for testing physiologically relevant infection conditions in minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays, which can be used to assess the susceptibility of bacterial isolates and novel antimicrobial drugs under conditions more similar to clinical infections. The protocol can be applied to most physiologically relevant liquid medium and aerobic pathogens, taking 3-4 days to complete, and may provide a more accurate assessment of the bactericidal effects of new drugs.
Article
Mathematics
Nikolay Shcherbina
Summary: The research proves the equivalence of different conditions for pseudoconvex domains, including hyperbolicity, Bergman metric, and smooth plurisubharmonicity.
MATHEMATISCHE ANNALEN
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Moyoko Tomiyasu, Jun Shibasaki, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Mikako Enokizono, Katsuaki Toyoshima, Takayuki Obata, Noriko Aida
Summary: In VLBW preterm infants, the concentration of tNAA in specific brain regions showed significant correlations with postmenstrual age, and the slopes of tNAA concentrations were associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes at 3-4 years of age. Slower increase in tNAA brain concentration at term-equivalent age was linked to poorer developmental outcomes, suggesting the importance of monitoring tNAA levels in predicting developmental delays.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Mathematics
Bo-Yong Chen, Liyou Zhang
Summary: In this paper, the authors attempt to develop a general p-Bergman theory on bounded domains in C-n. By using calculus of variations and techniques from nonlinear analysis, they obtain several results and investigate related properties and stability.
ADVANCES IN MATHEMATICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Noelia Ureta-Velasco, Kristin Keller, Diana Escuder-Vieco, Jose C. E. Serrano, Nadia Raquel Garcia-Lara, Carmen R. Pallas-Alonso
Summary: Preterm infants are at high risk for iodine deficiency, and donor human milk is the preferred feeding option. However, information on the iodine concentration in donor human milk is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the iodine concentration in donor human milk and assess its adequacy for preterm infants. The results showed that 70% of donor human milk had iodine concentration below the recommended level in this iodine-sufficient population.
Article
Mathematics
Alexandru Aleman, Anton Baranov, Yurii Belov, Haakan Hedenmalm
Summary: The study examines the structure of backward shift invariant and nearly invariant subspaces in weighted Fock-type spaces. It is shown that in spaces containing polynomials, nontrivial backward shift invariant subspaces have a specific form, whereas nearly invariant subspaces have a more complex structure. An analogue of de Branges' ordering theorem is established for spaces of slow growth, but the result does not hold for general Fock-type spaces of larger growth.
INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS RESEARCH NOTICES
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Christina L. Herrera, Kaushik Maiti, Roger Smith
Summary: Preterm birth is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, and its exact mechanisms remain unclear. It is a multifactorial syndrome, making individual predictive measures less effective. Corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) synthesized by the placenta is proposed as a pathway for preterm birth, as it activates the myometrium through the production of estriol and the transcription factor nuclear factor-kappa B.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Khalid I. A. Ahmed, Haroon D. S. Adam, M. Y. Youssif, Sayed Saber
Summary: In this paper, a fractal-fractional-order model of glucose-insulin interaction based on IVGT is proposed and analyzed both qualitatively and numerically, with consistent analytical and simulation results.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alejandro Avila-Alvarez, Helena Perez Tato, Andrea Sucasas Alonso, Ana Prado Carro, Jesus Fuentes Carballal
Summary: In preterm newborns, secondary hyperparathyroidism is a frequently occurring but often unrecognized condition. Detecting this condition may be important in guiding nutritional treatment. This study found that cesarean section, oxygen use during resuscitation, invasive mechanical ventilation, and anemia requiring transfusion were independent risk factors for secondary hyperparathyroidism in preterm infants. Additionally, serum calcium, serum phosphate, vitamin D, and the calcium/creatinine ratio in urine were associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism. Furthermore, a predictive model using gestational age and calcium/creatinine ratio in urine demonstrated good accuracy.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Guoying Wang, Sally Radovick, Jessie P. Buckley, Russ Hauser, Paige L. Williams, Xiumei Hong, Colleen Pearson, William G. Adams, Xiaobin Wang
Summary: This study investigated the association between plasma insulin levels and the timing of menarche from birth to childhood. The results showed that elevated insulin concentrations at both birth and childhood were associated with earlier onset of menarche. Girls who were overweight or obese with elevated insulin levels reached menarche earlier than those with normal weight and low insulin levels. The study concludes that early screening and intervention are necessary to address the impact of elevated insulin concentrations, particularly in overweight or obese girls.
Article
Pediatrics
Sophie L. St Clair, Jane E. Harding, Justin M. O'Sullivan, Gregory D. Gamble, Jane M. Alsweiler, Tommi Vatanen, H. P. O. D. Study Group
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of dextrose gel on the neonatal gut microbiome, showing no impact on the microbiome. Mode of birth, type of milk fed, hospital of birth, and ethnicity were associated with differences in the neonatal microbiome.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Neuroimaging
Samson Nivins, Eleanor Kennedy, Benjamin Thompson, Gregory D. Gamble, Jane M. Alsweiler, Russell Metcalfe, Christopher J. D. McKinlay, Jane E. Harding
Summary: The study found that neonatal hypoglycaemia is associated with smaller deep grey matter brain regions and thinner occipital lobe cortex, but does not alter white matter microstructure.
NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
P. R. Shorten, B. G. Welten
Summary: This study used cow-attached acoustic sensors to measure the repeatability and characteristics of urination events in grazing cattle. The results showed that the measurements from acoustic sensors were accurate and reliable, providing valuable information for reducing nitrogen losses.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Remote Sensing
P. R. Shorten, M. R. Trolove
Summary: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of UAV-based prediction of ryegrass percentage cover, vegetation volume, and dry matter yield, and evaluate the method for different cultivars. The results showed that UAV-based photogrammetry method can explain 61% of the variance in dry matter yield, and the method also performed well in different ryegrass populations. Additionally, the study demonstrated the potential of UAVs in acquiring field data for research studies and pasture management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Elizabeth A. Oliphant, Trusha J. Purohit, Jane M. Alsweiler, Christopher J. D. McKinlay, Sara M. Hanning
Summary: This paper presents the development and validation of a rapid, efficient, and reproducible HPLC method and extraction protocol for quantifying caffeine in saliva. The method showed good stability and accuracy, making it suitable for the analysis of clinical trial samples.
JOURNAL OF LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Jex Kuo, Keith J. Petrie, Jane M. Alsweiler
Summary: This study investigated the perceived importance of long-term outcomes for babies born preterm among consumers and clinicians. The results showed that health was considered the most important long-term outcome for preterm babies.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jane E. Harding, Aakash Bajirao Rajay, Jane Marie Alsweiler, Gavin Brown, Caroline Anne Crowther, Nike Franke, Greg Gamble, Christopher McKinlay, Barry Milne, Jenny Rogers, Trecia Wouldes
Summary: The ACORN trial aims to assess the impact of different approaches to seeking consent on the rates of data linkage consent in school-age children who participated in neonatal randomised trials. The study will use generalised linear models to test the effects of different factors.
Article
Pediatrics
Elizabeth Anne Oliphant, Christopher J. D. McKinlay, David McNamara, Alana Cavadino, Jane M. Alsweiler
Summary: The study aimed to establish the most effective and best tolerated dose of caffeine citrate for preventing intermittent hypoxaemia (IH) in late preterm infants. The results showed that caffeine reduces the rate of IH in late preterm infants, with a dose of 20 mg/kg/day being the most effective.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Caroline A. Crowther, Deborah Samuel, Ruth Hughes, Thach Tran, Julie Brown, Jane M. Alsweiler
Summary: This study assessed the impact of tighter compared with less tight glycemic control on the morbidity of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The results showed that tighter glycemic control did not reduce the risk of large for gestational age infant, but did reduce serious infant morbidity, while increasing the risk of serious maternal morbidity.
Article
Pediatrics
Lisa Jean Kremer, Natalie Medlicott, Mary Jane Sime, Roland Broadbent, Liza Edmonds, Mary Judith Berry, Nicola C. Austin, Jane M. Alsweiler, David M. Reith
Summary: This study aimed to determine if very low dose mydriatic microdrops are as effective as low dose mydriatic microdrops in screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROPEE) in preterm infants. The study found that the very low dose microdrops were non-inferior to the low dose microdrops in achieving successful ROPEE, and they were effective for both Maori and non-Maori preterm infants.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Savesh John, Jane Alsweiler, Michelle R. Wise
Summary: This study aimed to identify the perceived barriers and enablers to implementing the 2020 'Induction of Labour [IOL] in Aotearoa New Zealand; a Clinical Practice Guideline.' The survey of clinical leaders in midwifery, obstetrics, and neonatology in New Zealand found that the most frequently identified enablers were implementation tools, administrative support, and dedicated time, while attitudes and lack of human resources were the most frequently identified barriers.
AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jane M. Alsweiler, Caroline A. Crowther, Jane E. Harding
Summary: This trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of midwives or doctor leaders in implementing a clinical practice guideline for treating neonatal hypoglycemia. The results showed no difference between midwife and doctor-led implementation, suggesting both are equally effective.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
David Pacheco, Chris Glassey, Charissa Thomas, Stewart F. Ledgard, Lisa A. Box, Brendon G. Welten, Paul R. Shorten
Summary: This study explores the potential of using urine sensors and energy-based estimations of intake to assess the influence of dietary management strategies in reducing urinary nitrogen (UN) excretion from grazing animals.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Don Laing, Eamon Walsh, Jane M. Alsweiler, Sara M. Hanning, Michael P. Meyer, Julena Ardern, Wayne S. Cutfield, Jenny Rogers, Greg D. Gamble, J. Geoffrey Chase, Jane E. Harding, Christopher J. D. McKinlay
Summary: This study aims to investigate the efficacy of diazoxide in the treatment of severe or recurrent transitional hypoglycemia in neonates. Diazoxide is administered orally to decrease insulin secretion, and the dosage is adjusted based on the blood glucose range. The primary outcome is the time to resolution of hypoglycemia. This study has been approved by the ethics committee.
Review
Pediatrics
Eamon P. G. Walsh, Jane M. Alsweiler, Julena Ardern, Sara M. Hanning, Jane E. Harding, Christopher J. D. McKinlay
Summary: There is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy and safety of glucagon for the treatment of neonatal hypoglycemia. Current evidence suggests that glucagon may increase blood glucose levels, but recurrent hypoglycemia is common. High-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the role of glucagon in managing neonatal hypoglycemia.