Publications by authors named "T I Fourtoul van der Goes"

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  • The study aimed to improve vaginal birth experiences by using non-invasive methods like aromatherapy, specifically testing the effects of Citrus sinensis L. (sweet orange) essential oil on pain and anxiety during labor.
  • A randomized clinical trial involving 84 pregnant women compared the effects of inhaling sweet orange oil versus a placebo, assessing pain intensity and anxiety levels, along with physiological metrics.
  • Results indicated that the aroma significantly reduced both pain and anxiety in labor, particularly for first-time mothers, suggesting it could be effectively incorporated into labor practices.
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Despite significant advancements to understand of the neural circuitry involved in anxiety, the neurobiology of trait anxiety remains unclear. The rostral anterior cingulate cortex (rACC) and various pathways have been implicated in its regulation, making it a key to trait anxiety. The present study aimed to investigate the role of these neurotransmitter systems in the rACC in trait anxiety.

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Camera traps became the main observational method of a myriad of species over large areas. Data sets from camera traps can be used to describe the patterns and monitor the occupancy, abundance, and richness of wildlife, essential information for conservation in times of rapid climate and land-cover changes. Habitat loss and poaching are responsible for historical population losses of mammals in the Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot, especially for medium to large-sized species.

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Introduction: While health advocacy is a key component of many competency frameworks, mounting evidence suggests that learners do not see it as core to their learning and future practice. When learners do advocate for their patients, they characterize this work as 'going above and beyond' for a select few patients. When they think about advocacy in this way, learners choose who deserves their efforts.

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Although chemotherapy is still broadly used in its treatment, adverse effects remain a challenge. In this scenario, aptamers emerge as a promising alternative for theranostic applications.

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