Publications by authors named "A Gaillard"

Article Synopsis
  • - Calcium signaling is crucial for how neurons communicate and for muscle movement, with junctophilin proteins being key components of calcium channels in cells.
  • - The study investigated the effects of downregulating a specific junctophilin gene through RNA interference (RNAi) by feeding bacteria that target this gene.
  • - Results showed that reducing the gene's expression changed the physical structure of cells and decreased movement in wild-type organisms, supporting the idea that this gene is important for muscle function.
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is characterized by visual impairment observed in elderly population. Two forms of the disease are generally described, the atrophic (AMDa) and exudative forms (AMDe). Up until now, no curative treatment is available for this disease.

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Bioethics increasingly recognizes the impact of discriminatory practices based on social categories such as race, gender, sexual orientation or ability on clinical practice. Accordingly, major bioethics associations have stressed that identifying and countering structural discrimination in clinical ethics consultations is a professional obligation of clinical ethics consultants. Yet, it is still unclear how clinical ethics consultants can fulfill this obligation.

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Background: Major depressive disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Although most international guidelines recommend psychological and psychosocial interventions as first-line treatment for mild to moderate depression, access remains limited in France due to the limited availability of trained clinicians, high costs for patients in the context of nonreimbursement, and the fear of stigmatization. Therefore, online blended psychological treatment such as Deprexis could improve access to care for people with depression.

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