Publications by authors named "C Beland"
Introduction: Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is a rare condition that is likely underdiagnosed owing to the lack of established and validated diagnostic criteria. These clinical guidelines are empirical and created on the basis of a limited number of studies. This study was designed to validate the existing criteria and to identify new clinical parameters that can accurately diagnose DIPNECH.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Preterm infants are at increased risk of osteopenia of prematurity due to insufficient bone mineral accretion. Data on long term effects of prematurity on bone health are conflicting. This study aimed to compare bone mineral density (BMD) in young adults born very preterm and full-term controls and to examine factors associated with long-term bone health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Preterm birth is linked to cardiovascular risks and diseases. Endothelial progenitor cells play a critical role in vascular development and repair. Cord blood endothelial progenitor cells of preterm-born infants, especially endothelial colony-forming cells (ECFC), show enhanced susceptibility to prematurity-related pro-oxidant stress.
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- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth, but the timing and mechanisms of this process are not fully understood.
- A study of five cases of vertical HCV transmission showed that mothers with HIV-1 had a higher diversity of HCV variants, suggesting a "loose transmission bottleneck" influenced by co-infection.
- Findings indicate that HCV transmission may occur earlier in pregnancy than previously believed and reveal differences in immune responses, providing valuable insights for improving prevention strategies.