Publications by authors named "S Forst"
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- The study investigates the rate of obstetric anal sphincter injuries among first-time mothers (primiparae) delivering in water vs. on a bed.
- Nearly 4,000 primiparae were analyzed, revealing that 4.94% experienced such injuries, with a lower rate (3.7%) in water deliveries compared to bed deliveries (6.1%).
- Subgroup analysis indicated that using oxytocin during labor was associated with lower injury rates in water births, highlighting the benefits of water delivery in reducing these injuries.
and Improvement of Nocturia and Sleep Quality in Women: A Multicentre, Nonrandomised Prospective Trial.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
February 2023
Nocturia is a pathologic condition that significantly affects the quality of sleep. The aetiology of nocturia is multifactorial, and the evidence available on its management remains limited. Besides behavioural measures, validated pharmaceutical treatment options exist but are, however, associated with marked side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntimicrobial multidrug resistance (MDR) is a global challenge, not only for public health, but also for sustainable agriculture. Antibiotics used in humans should be ruled out for use in veterinary or agricultural settings. Applying antimicrobial peptide (AMP) molecules, produced by soil-born organisms for protecting (soil-born) plants, seems a preferable alternative.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study examined the relationship between neuropsychiatric and psychological symptoms in patients with Lyme borreliosis. We collected data from an experimental group of 252 Lyme disease patients and a control group of 267 healthy individuals. The quality of life and sleep, attention and memory performance were assessed in both groups.
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- Nematodes and their bacterial symbionts compete for nutrients within susceptible insect hosts, with some symbionts producing antibiotic compounds and bacteriocins.
- Research showed that specific genes are crucial for producing xenorhabdicin, a type of bacteriocin, as their inactivation eliminated its production.
- Antibiotics from one species were found to dominate in certain environments, suggesting that understanding how these antagonistic compounds function in natural conditions is essential for grasping their competitive dynamics.