Zinc improves both insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity, and exerts insulin-like effects. We
investigated its acute effects on the parameters of glucose assimilation determined with the …

… They had a mean weight of 45.7 + 8 kg and a mean height of 1.55 + 0.08 m (mean + SEM).
At the time the study was performed, they were submitted to 12 h training each week. They …

Until recently, psychotherapies, including exposure and response prevention (ERP) for
obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), have primarily been delivered in-person. The COVID-19 …

We investigated whether zincuria is associated with microalbuminuria in type I (insulin-dependent)
diabetics (IDDM). In 169 IDDM, 215 overnight urine samples were collected for …

Trace elements have been shown to improve red blood cell (RBC) deformability: zinc in
sickle cell disease and magnesium in an in vitro model of chemically rigidified erythrocytes. In …

A possible role for zinc deficiency in some cases of growth retardation in southern France
was investigated. Control values for zinc for 160 children (age=12.5±2.4 yr) are 0.85±0.22 mg/…

Dental anxiety seems to be elevated in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and
may be associated with feelings of helplessness, loss of control, and sensory overload. Dental …

Stick-slip vibrations of drillstrings have been studied by researchers for several decades.
The subject is gaining renewed interest as operating parameters for PDC bits have shifted to …

Background This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the 9-item Concise Health
Risk Tracking Self-Report (CHRT-SR 9 ), a measure of suicidality, in adolescent psychiatric …

The ability of American carnivorous pitcher plants (Sarracenia) to digest insect prey is
facilitated by microbial associations. Knowledge of the details surrounding this interaction has …