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The debate continues on the best age to stop breastfeeding

The ongoing debate on the optimal duration of breastfeeding in high-income countries is challenging. The decision to continue breastfeeding beyond the introduction of solids according to WHO indications involves multifaceted considerations, such as nutritional needs, psychological factors and cultural influences, given the growing number of immigrants. The impact on maternal health, sleep routines and family dynamics should be carefully weighed too.Conclusion: Next studies should investigate ...

Natural history of adults with KBG syndrome: a physician-reported experience

Purpose: KBG syndrome (KBGS) is a rare neurodevelopmental syndrome caused by haploinsufficiency of ANKRD11. The childhood phenotype is extensively reported but limited for adults. Thus, we aimed to delineate the clinical features of KBGS. Methods: We collected physician-reported data of adults with molecularly confirmed KBGS through an international collaboration. Moreover, we undertook a systematic literature review to determine the scope of previously reported data. Results: The internation...

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Born to be wild: Captive-born and wild Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) reveal space-use similarities when reintroduced for species conservation concerns

An ambitious conservation programme to save the Iberian lynx from extinction conducted several reintroductions aiming to restore its historical range. The urgency due to the delicate conservation status prompted translocating captive-born and wild individuals, while preventing an early assessment of how both groups combined their space-use and differed in post-release movements. To address this issue, we conducted a comprehensive movement ecology analysis using GPS data of 161 Iberian lynxes ...