Publications by authors named "S Gueda Baca"

Migraine patients often experience sensory symptoms called auras accompanying the headaches. Cortical spreading depression (CSD), a slow-propagating wave of neuroglial depolarization followed by hyperpolarization is proposed to be the neurological mechanism underlying these auras. We have previously found that progesterone regulates susceptibility to migraine through progesterone receptor (PR) activation.

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  • This study focused on the diverse types of FOXA1 genetic alterations found in prostate cancer and their implications for clinical management.
  • Researchers classified FOXA1 mutations into four distinct classes, each with specific characteristics and prognostic significance based on survival outcomes.
  • Results indicated that certain FOXA1 alterations, particularly class 1A, were linked to improved survival rates, while other classes, especially class 2 and amplified versions, were associated with poorer outcomes and higher risks in treatment response.
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Background: Early seed germination in crops can confer a competitive advantage against weeds and reduce the time to maturation and harvest. WRKY transcription factors regulate many aspects of plant development including seed dormancy and germination. Both positive and negative regulators of seed germination have been reported in many plants such as rice and Arabidopsis.

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  • - This evidence-based update reviews advancements in psychosocial interventions for youth depression from 2014 to 2022, building on past reviews from 1998, 2008, and 2017, and evaluates several randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
  • - Key findings reveal that for adolescents, therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-A) are well-established, while no effective treatments were found for younger children; new interest in family involvement and technology-assisted therapies is also growing.
  • - The conclusion highlights the need for improved treatment methods and guidelines, more research on children and underserved groups, and strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness and scalability for youth struggling with depression.
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