Publications by authors named "L Y Reitz"
Cyanobacterial blooms in the western basin of Lake Erie have been well studied with a focus on planktonic and the cyanotoxin microcystin, but recent research has shown that blooms are not entirely . Previous studies have documented other taxa in blooms capable of producing other cyanotoxins. Furthermore, benthic cyanobacteria have historically been overlooked in Lake Erie.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally, and it negatively impacts diet and quality of life, increasing the risk of recurrence. Adhering to World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) lifestyle guidelines, such as healthy eating habits and nutritional status, can help in primary and secondary cancer prevention. However, no questionnaire was found for self-assessment of these guidelines for the Brazilian population.
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- A study in La Reunion examined women's preferences for vaginal sampling (VS) for HPV testing as part of cervical cancer (CC) screening, focusing on women aged 30 to 65 who were concerned about their screening status.
- A total of 202 women participated, with results showing that many preferred to collect the sampling kit from a healthcare provider but also favored self-sampling (SS) at home, with clear instructions provided in French and visual aids.
- The findings indicated no significant difference in preferences between women who were up to date on screenings versus those who were not, suggesting a potential need for further research on the implementation of self-sampling for a broader population.
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- The study aimed to assess if radiographs can help classify thumbs as Blauth IIIA or IIIB based on their morphological features.
- Six pediatric hand surgeons evaluated 77 thumb radiographs, achieving an 82% consensus in classification and a 77% agreement with the original enrolling surgeon's classification.
- Key findings indicate that IIIA thumbs are characterized by near-normal dimensions, while IIIB thumbs display abnormally short and tapered shapes; specific length and width ratios further distinguish the two classifications.
[Prevalence of menorrhagia among women in Reunion Island].
Gynecol Obstet Fertil Senol
December 2024
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of menorrhagia in women in Reunion Island using the Higham score, to evaluate self-reporting as an alternative diagnostic method, and to study women's level of knowledge about menorrhagia and its impact on their quality of life.
Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional observational study involving 185 adult women with menstrual periods living in Reunion Island. Women volunteered to answer an online self-questionnaire proposed by healthcare professionals from January to May 2023 in Reunion Island.