Publications by authors named "M A Pais"

The distance between the mid-clavicle and nipple (MCN) is crucial in planning reduction mammoplasties. MCN has been shown to be superior in achieving nipple-areola complex symmetry. However, there is great variability in clavicle anatomy.

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Brain dopamine type 2 and 3 receptors (D2/3R) have been postulated to play a role in obesity. However, results from molecular neuroimaging studies exploring these receptors in obesity are not consensual. These inconsistencies may be due to the distinct characteristics of radiotracers that confound the interpretation of D2/3R assessment.

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  • - The study explores how psychedelics, specifically DMT, may enhance social cognition and help in treating disorders related to emotional and reward processing issues through changes in brain connectivity.
  • - Using resting-state fMRI, researchers looked at the effects of DMT on brain areas important for understanding emotions and social interactions in eleven experienced users, comparing results between DMT inhalation and a control condition.
  • - Findings showed that DMT increased connectivity in regions linked to social cognition, including the supramarginal gyrus and amygdala, suggesting it may improve emotional and social processing, which could have therapeutic implications.
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The proliferation of pest and invasive marine macroalgae threatens coastal ecosystems, with biotic interactions, including direct effects such as grazing and indirect effects such as the trophic cascades, where one species indirectly affects another through its interactions with a third species, play a critical role in determining the resistance of local communities to these invasions. This study examines the foraging behaviour and preference of native fish communities toward native (Halopteris scoparia, Sargassum vulgare) and non-indigenous (Asparagopsis taxiformis) macroalgae using the Remote Video Foraging System (RVFS). Fifty-four weedpops were deployed across three locations to present these macroalgae, while associated epifaunal assemblages were also collected.

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During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes physiological and metabolic changes to nourish the developing fetus. Every woman experiences pregnancy-related stress differently, with symptoms and difficulties ranging from mild to severe. However, various therapies are available to help reduce stress levels.

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