Publications by authors named "C Billy"

The aim of this study is to assess a pheromone complex-impregnated collar in the control of feline problem behaviors, and to assess the ease of use and tolerance of the collar compared with a regular collar. Six hundred and twenty-four cats from 459 households with one or more of four problem behaviors (problem urination, scratching, fear, or inter-cat conflict) were recruited to a 28-day study. Households were randomly assigned so that each cat received either a pheromone-impregnated polymer collar (containing 13% FELIWAY Optimum) or a control regular silicone collar.

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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a protocol in which topical products (DOUXO S3 CALM Shampoo and Mousse; Ceva Santé Animale) containing Ophytrium were applied to cats to help manage feline atopic syndrome (FAS).

Methods: A total of 23 client-owned cats with a history of FAS and presenting irritated skin and pruritus were recruited for this study. The cats were either shampooed or moussed on day 0 (D0) and then moussed every 48-72 h for 3 weeks.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on treatment-resistant depression (TRD) characterized by anergic-anhedonic symptoms, proposing a two-step therapy called the Dopaminergic Antidepressant Therapy Algorithm (DATA) combining monoamine oxidase inhibitors and dopamine D2 receptor agonists.
  • Out of 52 patients treated with DATA, 48 were analyzed, showing significant remission rates: 52% after the first step and 77% after the second, highlighting the effectiveness of this approach over a median follow-up of 4 months.
  • The findings suggest that TRD patients respond well to pro-dopaminergic treatments, but some variability in patient responses indicates a need for better understanding of dopamine-sensitive depression forms.
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Objective: To compare the sensitivity and specificity of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in the differentiation of benign and malignant breast lesions.

Methods: Scopus, PubMed, and other registries were searched up to April 2023. We included diagnostic studies with DWI and MRS as index tests and histopathologic examination as the reference standard for differentiating benign and malignant breast lesions in adult females.

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Background: Individuals with Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) present with a wide range of diagnoses: autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or schizophrenia. Differences in the genetic background could explain these different neurodevelopmental trajectories. However, a more parsimonious hypothesis is to consider that they may be the same phenotypic entity.

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