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Content and Availability of Minerals in Plant-Based Burgers Compared with a Meat Burger
(MDPI, 2023-06-13)
Increasing numbers of individuals follow plant-based diets. This has sparked interest in the nutritional evaluation of the meat substitute sector. Nutritional understanding of these products is vital as plant-based eating ...
Exposure to natural environments during pregnancy and birth outcomes in 11 European birth cohorts
(Elsevier, 2022-12)
Research suggests that maternal exposure to natural environments (i.e., green and blue spaces) promotes healthy fetal growth. However, the available evidence is heterogeneous across regions, with very few studies on the ...
Arsenic exposure and respiratory outcomes during childhood in the INMA study
(Public Library Science, 2022-09)
Ingested inorganic arsenic (iAs) is a human carcinogen that is also linked to other adverse health effects, such as respiratory outcomes. Yet, among populations consuming low-arsenic drinking water, the impact of iAs ...
Prenatal Vitamin D Levels Influence Growth and Body Composition until 11 Years in Boys
(MDPI, 2023-04-23)
Background: Gestational vitamin D levels may influence offspring growth and modulate adipogenesis. Findings from prospective studies are inconsistent, and few have evaluated the persistence of these associations into late ...
Efficacy of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors on Cognitive Function in Alzheimer's Disease. Review of Reviews
(MDPI, 2021-11-15)
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia over the age of 65. It is estimated that 115.4 million people will be affected by AD by 2050. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEI) are the only available and ...
Experiences of water immersion during childbirth: a qualitative thematic synthesis
(BMC, 2023)
Background The increasing demand for childbirth care based on physiological principles has led official bodies to
encourage health centers to provide evidence‑based care aimed at promoting women’s participation in ...
Characterisation of Exposure to Non-Ionising Electromagnetic Fields in the Spanish INMA Birth Cohort: Study Protocol
(Biomed Central, 2016-02-18)
Background: Analysis of the association between exposure to electromagnetic fields of non-ionising radiation (EMF-NIR) and health in children and adolescents is hindered by the limited availability of data, mainly due to ...
Design and validation of a multiplex PCR protocol for microsatellite typing of Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto isolates
(Biomed Central, 2018-09-29)
Background: Analysis of polymorphic microsatellite markers (STR) is a helpful genotyping technique to differentiate Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto isolates. The aim of this study is to develop and perform an initial ...
Systematic review of pharmacological treatments in fragile X syndrome
(BioMed Central, 2009-10-13)
Background: Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is considered the most common cause of inherited mental retardation. Affected people have mental impairment that can include Attention Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ...
Environmental Noise Exposure and Sleep Habits among Children in a Cohort from Northern Spain
(MDPI, 2022-12-06)
Environmental noise is considered the second most serious environmental risk factor in Europe. However, little evidence exists regarding its impact on health and sleep in children, and the results are inconclusive. In this ...