Volumetric magnetic resonance imaging studies have shown that intense learning can be associated with grey matter volume increases in the adult brain.The underlying mechanisms are poorly understood.Here we used monocular deprivation in rats to analyze the mechanisms underlying use-dependent grey matter increases.Optometry for quantification of visu
INTRODUCTION: periodontal disease is a neglected bacterial infection that causes destruction of the periodontium in pregnant women.Yet its impact on the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes has not systematically evaluated and there is no clear statement on the relationship between periodontal disease and preterm low birth weight.The objective
Abstract Background The Changes in Outlook Questionnaire (CiOQ) is a self-report instrument designed to measure both positive and negative changes following the experience of severely stressful events.Previous research has focused on the Western context.The aim of this study is to translate the short form of the measure (CiOQ-S) into simplified Chi