Impacts of Different Perinatal Factors on Faecal Immune Compounds in Infants: Determination of Normal Values.

The gut microbiota is a key and primary stimulus for the development of a host's immune system. The early establishment of the gut microbiota is affected by several perinatal factors but little is known about their influence on shaping normal immune development and, consequently, on the programming of future health. The analysis of different immune compounds is well-documented in serum samples; however, their presence in faecal samples has not been studied, and this information could be valuable in early life.

Underutilization of Injectable Parkinson's Disease Medication: An Analysis of Neurologist and Patient Perspectives.

Background: We hypothesized that many neurologists underestimate patients' willingness to self-administer injectable Parkinson's disease (PD) medication.

Objective: To evaluate patient and physician perceptions contributing to underutilization of PD medications for acute OFF episodes.

Analytic Method: Data were collected using an online survey including n = 4063 PD patients experiencing OFF episodes and n = 200 neurologists.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Contributing to the Training and Diversity of the Public Health and Health Care Workforce.

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), a Hispanic Serving and Carnegie R1 institution, serves as a pathway for socioeconomically diverse Hispanic/Latino (H/L) health profession students via equal-access strategies. The Center for Institutional Evaluation, Research, and Planning data illustrates UTEP's success in graduating H/L health professionals (i.e.

Personalized Nutrition with Banked Human Milk for Early Gut Microbiota Development: In Pursuit of the Perfect Match.

The correct initial colonization and establishment of the gut microbiota during the early stages of life is a key step, with long-lasting consequences throughout the entire lifespan of the individual. This process is affected by several perinatal factors; among them, feeding mode is known to have a critical role. Breastfeeding is the optimal nutrition for neonates; however, it is not always possible, especially in cases of prematurity or early pathology.