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Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Youth With Autism and Psychiatric Comorbidities: A Randomized Trial

OBJECTIVE: Autism spectrum disorder care is often complicated by co-occurring psychiatric symptoms. Equine-assisted services show promise for improving behavioral outcomes in this population. We aimed to examine benefits of equine-assisted services for youth with autism at higher...

Regional neurodevelopmental and psychosocial encounters for children with CHD: an updated validation cohort from Northern New England

We have previously described how children with complex CHD access developmental and psychosocial services in Maine, most often beyond the reach of the surgical centre. In this follow-up study, we describe a similar pattern for children in Vermont. Of 406 at-risk children between...

Exosome trafficking is a key regulator of adipocyte thermogenesis

Activation of beige adipocytes enhances energy expenditure and promotes metabolic health, presenting a promising approach for combating obesity and diabetes. As part of this process, thermogenesis, fueled by uncoupled mitochondrial respiration, plays a central role in converting...