Publications by authors named "P A May"
Background: Shoulder fractures (proximal humerus fractures) are common, painful, debilitating injuries. Recovery is a long process often hindered by complications such as mal-union and frozen shoulder. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences and information needs of people at different time points after a shoulder fracture and how views on recovery change over time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGABAergic signaling and GABA receptors play crucial roles in regulating the physiology of oligodendrocyte-lineage cells, including their proliferation, differentiation, and myelination. Therefore, they are promising targets for studying how spinal oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) respond to injuries and neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis. Taking advantage of the temporally controlled and cell-specific genetic downregulation of GABA receptors from OPCs, our investigation addresses their specific influence on OPC behavior in the gray and white matter of the mouse spinal cord.
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- The study aimed to identify risk factors for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) by interviewing mothers of first-grade children, both with FASD diagnoses and controls.
- Results revealed significant differences in alcohol consumption patterns between mothers of children with FASD and control mothers, with those with FASD generally consuming more alcohol before and during pregnancy.
- The analysis highlighted maternal factors such as alcohol intake, liver issues, depression, and late prenatal care as key risk indicators for FASD, with less influence from paternal alcohol consumption once maternal drinking was accounted for.
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- * It typically occurs in males and is characterized by extra-nodal masses, often found in the oral cavity or gastrointestinal tract, but a unique case involved a 93-year-old female without HIV showing pericardial effusion instead.
- * Diagnosis of PBL can be challenging due to atypical presentations; thus, awareness, thorough immunohistochemistry, and clinical correlation are critical for accurate identification.
Background: Cancer navigation programs aim to support, educate, and empower patients and families, addressing barriers to diagnostics, treatment, and care. Navigators engage with people to ensure timely access to services and resources. While promising for older people with cancer, these programs are scarce in Europe, and research on their effectiveness and implementation is limited.
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