Publications by authors named "L Witte"

Background: Research suggests that marginalized young adults, particularly sexual and gender minorities (SGM), face distinctive healthcare transition challenges. SGM often navigate a complex intersection of identities, experiences, and stressors that can contribute to mental health disparities. However, they often lack access to appropriate support and resources tailored to their needs, which can result in increased psychological distress.

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Purpose: The BlueWind Medical Device, Revi, is a novel implantable tibial neuromodulation system powered by an external, battery-operated wearable that facilitates individually tailored stimulation to provide treatment for urgency urinary incontinence (ie, overactive bladder wet). The Revi System is the first Food and Drug Administration-cleared implantable neuromodulation device which can be used without prior failure with more conservative treatment options. Two-year follow-up results of the OASIS study are presented.

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Prenatal infections and activation of the maternal immune system have been proposed to contribute to causing neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), chronic conditions often linked to brain abnormalities. Microglia are the resident immune cells of the brain and play a key role in neurodevelopment. Disruption of microglial functions can lead to brain abnormalities and increase the risk of developing NDDs.

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Article Synopsis
  • A study investigated the impact of Maternal Immune Activation (MIA) on child neurodevelopment using neuroimaging data from a large cohort of mother-child pairs from the Generation R Study.
  • Researchers examined levels of specific cytokines during pregnancy and employed various neuroimaging techniques to analyze brain development in children at ages 10 and 14.
  • The results showed no significant association between MIA and any neuroimaging outcomes, contradicting earlier findings that indicated brain abnormalities in neonates exposed to MIA.
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