Publications by authors named "T J Smit"
Vaginal reconstruction is necessary for various congenital and acquired conditions, including vaginal aplasia, trauma, tumors, and gender incongruency. Current surgical and non-surgical treatments often result in significant complications. Decellularized vaginal matrices (DVMs) from human tissue offer a promising alternative, but require effective sterilization to ensure safety and functionality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCo-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) represents a prevalent and problematic comorbidity. Functional health literacy (FHL) may play a role in this comorbidity based on its previously documented role in hazardous drinking. The current study examined functional health literacy (FHL) regarding hazardous drinking among a sample with probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The Cigarette Purchase Tasks (CPT) measures the relative reinforcing value of cigarettes (i.e., cigarette demand).
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- The study explores how levels of mature brain-derived neurotrophic factor (mBDNF) and its precursor, proBDNF, relate to cognitive function in HIV-positive adults in sub-Saharan Africa who haven't started antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- Increased mBDNF levels were positively associated with better cognitive performance, while higher proBDNF levels correlated with poorer cognitive outcomes, especially affecting fine motor skills.
- The research suggests that mBDNF and proBDNF play different roles in cognitive health for those with HIV, indicating a need for further studies to understand their impact during ART initiation and how they could guide neurocognitive interventions.
Sexual violence is associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but relatively less research has explored whether it is associated with hazardous drinking. PTSD symptoms may indirectly influence the association between sexual violence and hazardous alcohol use. This association may be moderated by gender.
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