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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vibha Vij, Victor Shpak, Galyna Zamotayeva, Oles Lapikura, Anton Ryzhov, Evgeniy Gorokh, Rui Zhang, Kiyohiko Mabuchi, Mark P. Little, Vladimir Drozdovitch, Konstantin Chizhov, Sergii Masuik, Dale Preston, Mykola Tronko, Elizabeth K. Cahoon
Summary: The radiation-related risk of breast cancer among lactating women after the Chornobyl accident remains uncertain. A study found no significant difference in breast cancer incidence rates between pregnant or lactating women and the general population, but there was a slightly increased risk for women lactating at the time of the accident.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marie Jouanne, Sarah Oddoux, Antoine Noel, Anne Sophie Voisin-Chiret
Summary: A woman's nutritional status during pregnancy and breastfeeding is crucial for both her own health and that of future generations. Different countries have varying recommendations for nutritional supplementation during pregnancy, and the nutritional requirements during pregnancy and lactation may differ due to maternal physiological adaptations.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hailey A. Parry, Ryleigh B. Randall, Hayden W. Hyatt, Wendy R. Hood, Andreas N. Kavazis
Summary: The study evaluates mitochondrial dynamics and autophagy in the liver and skeletal muscle of rats in different reproductive stages. It found complex changes in these two tissues especially during lactation, with alterations in autophagy remodeling and mitochondrial fusion coinciding with liver mass size during lactation. The findings highlight the remarkable plasticity required in the liver and skeletal muscle during reproduction to meet metabolic demands.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Dailson Nogueira de Souza, Caio Jordao Teixeira, Vanessa Barbosa Veronesi, Gilson Masahiro Murata, Junia Carolina Santos-Silva, Fernanda Ballerini Hecht, Julia Modesto Vicente, Silvana Bordin, Gabriel Forato Anhe
Summary: The male offspring born and breastfed by mothers treated with dexamethasone during pregnancy displayed reduced adiposity, lower circulating triacylglycerol levels in the fed-state, and decreased expression of specific genes in the jejunum. These findings suggest that reduced fat absorption by the jejunum may contribute to the lower adiposity observed in the adult offspring.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Steve N. Caritis, Raman Venkataramanan
Summary: Pregnant and lactating women lack adequate information on drug safety and efficacy, largely due to the pharmaceutical industry's lack of interest in conducting relevant studies, regulatory constraints, and medical-legal risks. Research in obstetrical and lactation pharmacology lags far behind that of pediatric pharmacology, but the government has made recommendations to address this issue.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jia-Jia Wang, Ou Wang, Ya-Bing Wang, Jing Yang, An Song, Yan Jiang, Mei Li, Wei-Bo Xia, Xiao-Ping Xing
Summary: Studies on hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy and lactation are limited. In this retrospective study on 19 patients with hypoparathyroidism before pregnancy, different changes in calcium homeostasis and a high prevalence of adverse outcomes during pregnancy were observed. Close monitoring and optimal serum calcium level maintenance are crucial for female patients with hypoparathyroidism.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Noam Nissan, Ethan Bauer, Efi Efraim Moss Massasa, Miri Sklair-Levy
Summary: The breast undergoes significant changes in structure and function during pregnancy and lactation, affecting its imaging characteristics and potentially reducing the visibility of concurrent pathological processes. The high occurrence of benign gestational-related diseases further complicates the clinical and radiological evaluation of the breast during this period. This pictorial review highlights that, despite being currently underutilized, technical advancements and new clinical evidence support the use of unenhanced breast MRI during pregnancy and both unenhanced and dynamic-contrast enhanced imaging during lactation as effective supplementary modalities in the diagnosis of pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC).
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Noam Nissan, Efi Efraim Moss Massasa, Ethan Bauer, Osnat Halshtok-Neiman, Anat Shalmon, Michael Gotlieb, Renata Faermann, David Samoocha, Yael Yagil, Tomer Ziv-Baran, Debbie Anaby, Miri Sklair-Levy
Summary: This study aimed to test the diagnostic performance of breast dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI during lactation. The results showed that the readers achieved a high diagnostic accuracy in the MIP-DCE images, but with some false-positive interpretations. In addition, the BPE grades were significantly higher in the healthy controls compared to the PABC cohort, while the CNR decreased gradually in the four post-contrast images.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
A. N. Edam, A. Sulieman, N. Tamam, E. Abuelhaia, I. Salih, A. K. Sam, M. Yousef, M. Alkhorayef, D. A. Bradley
Summary: In Sudan, nuclear medicine departments predominantly use Tc-99m for diagnostic purposes, with administered activities meeting international standards. However, some staff members lack radiation protection training and there are issues with the personal monitoring service across departments.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sarah A. Hardcastle
Summary: Pregnancy-associated osteoporosis is a rare condition affecting women in pregnancy or the postpartum period, characterized by skeletal fragility and vertebral fractures. The etiology is poorly understood, and management is challenging due to limited evidence and potential spontaneous improvement in bone density post-pregnancy and lactation.
CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elizabeth Orhadje, Kathryn Berg, Barbara Hauser, Stuart H. Ralston
Summary: Pregnancy-associated osteoporosis is a rare syndrome characterized by vertebral fractures during pregnancy or lactation. Family history of osteoporosis and thromboprophylaxis drugs are risk factors for PAO.
CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Jin Sik Choi, Jae Wook Kim, Han Young Joo, Jeong Yeon Lee, Chae Hyun Lee, Joo Hyun Moon
Summary: This study analyzes the wind data of five nuclear power plants in South Korea over the past ten years and examines the characteristics of the wind field blowing from the plants to nearby densely populated areas. Suggestions for improving evacuation plans are provided.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena Tsourdi, Athanasios D. Anastasilakis
Summary: Pregnancy involves enhanced intestinal calcium absorption, while lactation involves additional calcium obtained through resorption from the maternal skeleton, leading to reversible bone loss. These maternal adaptations during pregnancy and lactation can affect or complicate the presentation, diagnosis, and management of parathyroid disorders.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ann E. Maltby, Belinda C. Odhiambo, Maureen Nyaura, Rosemary Shikari, Emily L. Tuthill
Summary: This study tested a personalized infant feeding support program among perinatal women living with HIV in Kenya. The findings showed that through face-to-face and frequent infant feeding support sessions, women were able to successfully practice exclusive breastfeeding.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mihai Dumitrascu, Adina-Elena Nenciu, Sandru Florica, Catalin Nenciu, Aida Petca, Razvan-Cosmin Petca, Adrian Comanici
Summary: Thyroid dysfunction is more common in women and can have significant impacts on fetal development and pregnancy outcomes. Untreated or poorly treated hyperthyroidism can lead to higher rates of pregnancy loss. Prompt treatment during pregnancy is crucial to ensure the health of the fetus.
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(2021)
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Surgery
Abraham Markin, Roxana Barbero, Jeffrey J. Leow, Reinou S. Groen, Evan J. Skow, Keith N. Apelgren, Adam L. Kushner, Benedict C. Nwomeh
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(2013)
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Reinou S. Groen, Mohamed Samai, Kerry-Ann Stewart, Laura D. Cassidy, Thaim B. Kamara, Sahr E. Yambasu, T. Peter Kingham, Adam L. Kushner
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Reinou S. Groen, Julie Solomon, Mohamed Samai, Thaim B. Kamara, Laura D. Cassidy, Lucie Blok, Adam L. Kushner, Mitra Dhanaraj, Jelle Stekelenburg
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2013)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Jeffrey J. Leow, Marcos E. Pozo, Reinou S. Groen, Adam L. Kushner
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Surgery
Jeffrey J. Leow, Reinou S. Groen, T. Peter Kingham, Kathleen M. Casey, Mark A. Hardy, Adam L. Kushner
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Surgery
Jaymie A. Henry, Reinou S. Groen, Raymond R. Price, Benedict C. Nwomeh, T. Peter Hingham, Mark A. Hardy, Adam L. Kushner
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Surgery
Robin T. Petroze, Reinou S. Groen, Francine Niyonkuru, Melissa Mallory, Edmond Ntaganda, Shahrzad Joharifard, Thomas M. Guterbock, Adam L. Kushner, Patrick Kyamanywa, J. Forrest Calland
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Surgery
Marcos E. Pozo, Jeffrey J. Leow, Reinou S. Groen, Thaim B. Kamara, Mark A. Hardy, Adam L. Kushner
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(2012)
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Surgery
Christopher D. Hughes, Craig D. McClain, Lars Hagander, Jean Hamiltong Pierre, Reinou S. Groen, Adam L. Kushner, John G. Meara
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(2013)
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Surgery
Steve Kwon, Reinou S. Groen, Thaim B. Kamara, Laura D. Cassidy, Mohamed Samai, Sahr E. Yambasu, Adam L. Kushner
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2013)
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Surgery
Reinou S. Groen, Thaim B. Kamara, Benedict C. Nwomeh, Kisito S. Daoh, Adam L. Kushner
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2013)
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Surgery
Reinou S. Groen, Mohamed Samai, Robin T. Petroze, Thaim B. Kamara, Laura D. Cassidy, Shahrzad Joharifard, Sahr Yambasu, Bennedict C. Nwomeh, Adam L. Kushner
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2013)
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Surgery
Kerry-Ann A. Stewart, Reinou S. Groen, Thaim B. Kamara, Mina M. Farahzad, Mohamed Samai, Laura D. Cassidy, Adam L. Kushner, Sherry M. Wren