Publications by authors named "M Friedman Ben David"
Chemical Composition and Anti-sickling Activity of the Essential Oil From the Leaves of Lantana Montevidensis (Spreng.) Briq (Verbenaceae) Growing Wild in the Western Region of Democratic Republic of Congo.
Chem Biodivers
January 2025
Lantana montevidensis (Spreng.) Briq. is a shrub native to South American countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Abortion from a multidisciplinary perspective].
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz
January 2025
Background/objectives: Growing evidence suggests that the gut-brain axis influences brain function, particularly the role of intestinal microbiota in modulating cognitive processes. Probiotics may alter brain function and behavior by modulating gut microbiota, with implications for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD). The purpose of this review is to systematically review the current literature exploring the effects of probiotic supplementation on gut microbiota and cognitive function in AD and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnastomotic leakage (AL) is one of the most devastating complications after colorectal surgery. The verification of the adequate perfusion of the anastomosis is essential to ensuring anastomosis integrity following colonic resections. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of measuring the electrical activity of the colonic muscularis externa at an anastomosis site for perfusion analysis following colorectal surgery.
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- The study focuses on the perinatal outcomes of Vietnamese women in Germany, who represent 0.25% of the population, particularly comparing them to non-Vietnamese women.
- Data from births between 2016 and 2019 at a Berlin hospital showed that while Vietnamese women had lower antenatal screening attendance, they experienced similar rates of 'ideal pregnancy outcomes' compared to their non-Vietnamese counterparts.
- Factors like living in refugee shelters appeared to reduce the likelihood of caesarean sections and neonatal transfers, but having a Vietnamese migration background increased the risk of severe perineal tears.