Dynamic changes and influencing factors of quality of life of empty nest elderly in cadre ward by Chao Ding, Guangjin Qu

“…[Methods] Clinical data of 116 empty nest elderly aged ≥60 years old in the ward of senior cadres admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University from March 2020 to June 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.All elderly people were assessed by the World Health Organization Quality of Life Measurement Brief, and the scores were compared between the initial survey and the final follow-up 2 years later.Single factor and multiple linear regression analysis were used to explore the high risk factors affecting the quality of life of empty-nest elderly in the wards of elderly cadres. …”
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An expert perspective on diversity-oriented standards for assessing sex and gender in clinical research by Hannah R. Hambruch, Nora M. Laskowski, Robert-Paul Juster, Georg Halbeisen, Georgios Paslakis

“…Inclusive research must consider the diversity of sex and gender to eliminate inequalities and improve health outcomes.MethodsA two-stage expert survey was conducted using a self-developed questionnaire in which the constructs of sex, gender, and gender expression were considered. …”
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“There’s always somebody that you can identify with”: a qualitative study of patient perspectives on buprenorphine group medical visits by Mariya Masyukova, Benjamin T. Hayes, Teresa López-Castro, Aaron D. Fox

“…Methods Five focus groups with 3–11 participants each were conducted at an urban community health center that housed a mature office-based BUP treatment program. …”
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Genetic Tendency Analysis and Comprehensive Antioxidant Activity Evaluation of Leaves and Flowers of Loquat F₁ Generation by Qixuan Zhu, Xiaoying Li, Hang Ge, Zhixuan Wang, Binjun Wang, Junwei Chen, Hongxia Xu

“…Loquat leaves, flowers, and other organs contain abundant antioxidant substances, which have wide applications in medicine, health, and food industries. This study aims to provide theoretical guidance for loquat hybrid parent and combination selection and a basis for high-quality loquat strain screening and development. …”
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Biofunctional Characterization of Collagen from Orange-Spotted Grouper, <i>Epinephelus coioides</i>: Maintenance of Cartilage in Aged Zebrafish by Shao-Yang Hu, Chen-Han Tsou, Chung-Chih Tseng, Tai-Wei Han, Chun-Hung Liu

“…These results suggest that collagen sourced from grouper may have advantageous effects in supporting cartilage health in aged zebrafish. Furthermore, utilizing fish by-products for collagen extraction enhances resource efficiency and aligns with circular economy principles.…”
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A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy of Medications in the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Japan by Atsushi Nakajima, Ayako Shoji, Kinya Kokubo, Ataru Igarashi

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Characterization and Comparison of Unfermented and Fermented Seed-Watermelon Juice by Jing Wang, Yue Shi, Huijuan Zhang, Xingxing Deng, Yubin Wang, Yue Ma, Xiaoyan Zhao, Chao Zhang

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Extending the Shelf Life of Apples After Harvest Using Edible Coatings as Active Packaging—A Review by Magdalena Mikus, Sabina Galus

“…Apples are very valuable fruits with many health benefits, but during storage at ambient conditions, they ripen quickly and lose moisture, causing lower crispness or other negative effects, resulting in waste problems. …”
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An evaluation of practices and policies used in genetics clinics across the United States to manage referrals for Ehlers-Danlos and hypermobility syndromes by Lauren Boucher, Berkley Nestler, Daniel Groepper, John Quillin, David Deyle, Colin M.E. Halverson

“…Because of an absence of nationally recognized referral guidelines for JHS/hEDS, health care institutions are left to develop their own policies. …”
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A review of reported stakeholder engagement in early-stage translational research by Thomas W. Concannon, Marguerite Fenwood Hughes, Amy E. LaVertu, Jonathan Garlick, Alice M. Rushforth

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Importance of Cheese Whey Processing: Supplements for Sports Activities – a Review by Patricia Fassina, Gabriela Quadros Nunes, Fernanda Scherer Adami, Márcia Inês Goettert, Claucia Fernanda Volken de Souza

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The Effect of a Combined Scapula and Shoulder Exercise Program with Kinesio Tape on Pain, Shoulder Proprioception, and Upper Limb Function in Swimmers with Shoulder Impingement Syn... by Seyedeh Farzaneh Sadri, Mohammad Saleki

“…These findings underscore the importance of incorporating these exercises to enhance the health and performance of swimmers affected by this condition.…”
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Acute Pancreatitis Induced by Diabetic Ketoacidosis with Major Hypertriglyceridemia: Report of Four Cases by Karama Bouchaala, Mabrouk Bahloul, Sabrine Bradii, Hela Kallel, Kamilia Chtara, Mounir Bouaziz

“…Two patients recovered to a good health state, and the two others developed septic shock, requiring the use of large-spectrum antibiotics, and acute kidney injury (AKI) with refractory metabolic acidosis, requiring hemodialysis. …”
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Causal Analysis and Prevention Strategies for Safety Risks in Prefabricated Building Construction Based on Accident Data and Complex Network Theory by Wei Liu, Xiao Luo, Baojun Liang, Junhao Xie

“…As China’s construction industry pays increasing attention to occupational health, prefabricated buildings, as an important direction for industry transformation, are gradually gaining widespread attention. …”
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Hubungan Kadar Enzim Transaminase Pasien COVID-19 dengan Derajat Keparahan Penyakit di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Rahmadina Rahmadina, Deddy Herman, Efrida Efrida, Almurdi Almurdi, Russilawati Russilawati, Dwitya Elvira

“…Djamil Hospital from June to August 2021, with moderate, severe, and critical severity based on Indonesian Ministry of Health criteria. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test to examine the distribution and correlation between variables and a simple logistic regression test to assess the level of risk between variables. …”
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The staffing problem in the police during 1943–1944 and ways to resolve it by V. A. Grechenko

“…People who did not meet the requirements for police personnel in terms of age, health, education and generally did not meet the requirements for police personnel were recruited. …”
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Electrochemical Method for the Assay of Organic Peroxides Directly in Acetonitrile by Vanina Ivanova, Mariya Pimpilova, Maria Stoyanova, Nina Dimcheva

“…HP’_S are very stable compounds at ambient conditions and are harmful to human health. Therefore, the evaluation of the degree of oil oxidation is an excellent tool for ensuring food safety. …”
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Prevalence of digestive diseases in patients with excessive body weight and obesity (<i>according to data of polyclinic department of versatile clinic</i>) by I. R. Popova

“…All patients were investigated in polyclinic department and Vasilenko Clinic of internal diseases propedeutics, gastroenterology and hepatology, University clinical hospital #2, State educational government-financed institution of higher professional education Sechenov First Moscow state medical university of the Russian federation Ministry of Health and Social Development.Results. Every third patient who has visited polyclinic department, had excessive body weight (34,4%), every fourth (25,3 %) was obese. …”
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Crop productivity of Central European Permaculture is within the range of organic and conventional agriculture by Reiff, Julius, Jungkunst, Hermann F., Antes, Nicole, Entling, Martin H.

“…The observed productivity may result from the application of key permaculture principles, such as utilizing diversity and mutually supportive species and improving soil health, which contribute to system stability and resource efficiency. …”
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The outcomes of recent patient safety education interventions for trainee physicians and medical students: a systematic review by Charles Vincent, Nick Sevdalis, Sonal Arora, Paul Baker, Matthew A Kirkman, Maria Ahmed

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