Publications by authors named "M D McEvoy"

Few studies have explored the links between adiposity, metabolic health, and lung function. This study examined the cross-sectional association between spirometric lung function and overweight/obesity, with and without metabolic abnormalities, in older adults. The research involved 3,318 older adults from the Hunter Community Study Cohort who had a BMI of 18.

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This paper explores various approaches to modeling the bovine estrus cycle, focusing on improving estrus detection to enhance reproductive management in dairy cattle. The review examines a range of mathematical models, including hormonal models based on ordinary differential equations (ODEs) that simulate hormone dynamics, as well as follicular competition models that track the maturation of individual follicles. In addition to these, Precision Dairy Monitoring Technologies (PDMT) are discussed, which utilize real-time physiological and behavioral data to provide predictive insights into estrus.

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Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is not produced in the body and can only be consumed through diet. Tryptophan is a precursor for serotonin, which, in turn, helps produce melatonin. Melatonin exhibits a circadian rhythm, peaking at night and dissipating during the day, with basal levels significantly differing between mothers.

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Objectives: To develop a systematic review of patient perspectives on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) after undergoing orthognathic advancement surgery.

Materials And Methods: This systematic review adhered to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, and Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome (PICO) methodology was employed to formulate the research question. A literature search was performed using the following databases: Cochrane Library (Trials), PubMed via MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science (all databases).

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  • Administering radiation therapy, particularly whole breast irradiation (WBI), is challenging for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and psychiatric disorders due to difficulties in staying still; intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT-IORT) offers an alternative treatment.
  • A case series involving four breast cancer patients showed that TARGIT-IORT was successfully administered to two patients with ID and two with psychiatric conditions, all of whom tolerated the procedure well and showed no evidence of disease in follow-up.
  • The study highlights TARGIT-IORT as a promising treatment for breast cancer patients with ID and psychiatric disorders, suggesting it may address complications related to movement disorders and compliance, while noting the need for further research on its effectiveness in patients with difficulty
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