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The presence of heterogeneity/subgroups in infants and older populations against single-domain brain or behavioral measures has been previously characterized. However, few attempts have been made to explore heterogeneity at the brain-behavior relationship level. Such a hypothesis posits that different subgroups of infants may possess qualitatively different brain-behavior relationships that could ultimately contribute to divergent developmental outcomes even with relatively similar brain phenotypes. In this study, we aimed to explore such relationship-level heterogeneity and delineate the subgrouping structure of newborns with differential brain-behavior associations based on a typically developing sample of 81 infants with 3-week resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging scans and 4-year intelligence quotient (IQ) measures. Our results not only confirmed the existence of relationship-level heterogeneity in newborns but also revealed divergent developmental outcomes associated with two subgroups showing similar brain functional connectivity but contrasting brain-behavior relationships. Importantly, further analyses unveiled an intriguing pattern that the subgroup with higher 4-year IQ outcomes possessed brain-behavior relationships that were congruent to their functional connectivity pattern in neonates while the subgroup with lower 4-year IQ not, providing potential explanations for the observed IQ differences. The characterization of heterogeneity at the brain-behavior relationship level may not only improve our understanding of the patterned intersubject variability during infancy but could also pave the way for future development of heterogeneity-inspired, personalized, subgroup-specific models for better prediction.
Although Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) infection has been implicated in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases, the mechanism of this trigger remains unknown.

We explored the mechanism for how MP infection could tilt the balance between regulatory T cells (Tregs) and Th17 cells.

We analyzed the frequency, phenotype, and function of Tregs in patients at the different stages of MP and various virus infections over a period of more than 1 year. We examined the effect of monocytes to elucidate signals that can regulate the balance between Treg and Th17 cells.

The functional activity of Tregs was profoundly impaired during the acute stage of MP as well as viral infections. Taletrectinib datasheet Upon resolution, however, the Treg function remained impaired even 1year after MP infection. In the resolution stage, the impaired Treg function was associated with an increase in IL-17A + Tregs and Th17 cells. Development of Th17 cells was dependent on the 'aberrant' proinflammatory monocytes (pMOs) characterized by potent ability to produce IL-6 in a TLR2-dependent manner.

Depending on the prevalence of the pMOs, Tregs and Th17 cells could mutually regulate the number and function of the other. The pMOs/IL-6 could be crucial therapeutic targets against MP-induced allergic diseases.
Depending on the prevalence of the pMOs, Tregs and Th17 cells could mutually regulate the number and function of the other. The pMOs/IL-6 could be crucial therapeutic targets against MP-induced allergic diseases.
Chagas disease, as a consequence of globalization and immigration, is no more restricted to Central and Latin America. Therefore, congenital transmission represents a growing public health concern in non-endemic countries.

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in pregnant Latin American (LA) women living outside endemic countries and the rate of congenital transmission. Data were extracted from studies indexed in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Lilacs and SciELO databases without language restriction. Two investigators independently collected data on study characteristics, diagnosis, prevalence of infection in pregnant women and congenital infection rate. The data were pooled using a random effects model.

The search identified 1078 articles of which 29 were eligible regarding prevalence of T. cruzi infection among pregnant women and 1795 articles of which 32 were eligible regarding the congenital transmission rate. The estimated pooled prevalence of T. cruzi infection in LA pregnant women was 4.2% [95% confidence interval (CI) 3.0-5.5]. The prevalence of T. cruzi infection in pregnant women from Bolivia was 15.5% (95% CI 11.7-19.7) and 0.5% (95% CI 0.2-0.89) for those coming from all other LA countries. The estimated global rate of congenital transmission was 3.5% (95% CI 2.5-4.5); excluding poor-quality studies, the rate of congenital transmission was 3.8% (95% CI 2.4-5.1).

Prevalence of Chagas disease among LA pregnant women living outside endemic countries is high, particularly in Bolivian women. The rate of vertical transmission of T. cruzi infection is similar to the rate reported in South and Central American countries.
Prevalence of Chagas disease among LA pregnant women living outside endemic countries is high, particularly in Bolivian women. The rate of vertical transmission of T. cruzi infection is similar to the rate reported in South and Central American countries.
Adult children collaborate with older parents on care needs, yet later-life families are often uncertain about how to approach these conversations. Using the McMaster Model of Family Functioning as a framework, we developed a web-based tool for later-life families to enhance communication, knowledge, and problem solving around parent preferences for care.

Participants were older adult parents aged 65+ and at least one of their adult children. Families answered questions about the parent's care preferences via a web-based survey. Responses were aggregated in a tailored PDF that was distributed to each participant. Descriptive statistics were calculated to examine recruitment, retention, and satisfaction with the program. Repeated measures ANOVAs were calculated to determine preliminary efficacy of the intervention.

This study included 142 participants across 49 families (n = 49 older adult parents, n = 93 adult children). Of them, 75.4% completed all three phases of the study while 18.3% completed two phases and 6.
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