Publications by authors named "I K Mason"
Many highly recognizable species lack genetic data important for conservation due to neglect over their hyperabundance. This likely applies to the Sulfur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), one of the world's most iconic parrots. The species is native to Australia, New Guinea, and some surrounding Melanesian islands of the latter.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Both hepatitis C virus (HCV) and opioid use disorder (OUD) have been associated with higher rates of preterm birth (PTB). It is unknown whether the higher prevalence of HCV in individuals with OUD may contribute to this association. The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between HCV and PTB in pregnant individuals with OUD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPain and functional neurological disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Functional neurological disorder (FND) often includes neurological symptoms like seizures and abnormal movements, but the relationship between chronic pain and FND remains under-researched.
- A systematic review of 64 studies showed that a significant percentage of FND patients report chronic pain, with 55% experiencing pain and specific diagnoses like complex regional pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia being common.
- The study suggests that pain should be recognized as a significant comorbidity in FND, as most treatments focused on FND did not effectively alleviate pain, even if other symptoms improved.
Study Objectives: Recommendations from the Children's Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up (COG-LTFU) Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer emphasize the importance of reproductive health care, yet little is known regarding adherence to these recommendations and non-fertility-related sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes.
Methods: Follow-up of outcomes on the basis of the COG-LTFU guidelines was assessed in female patients who underwent fertility preservation consultation before gonadotoxic therapy between 2016 and 2022 at a single institution and were at least 6 months from treatment completion.
Results: We included 140 patients, with a mean time of 2.