Comparison of specialist ataxia centres with non-specialist services in terms of care access and organisation, health services resource utilisation and costs in Germany using patie... by Julie Vallortigara, Julie Greenfield, Barry Hunt, Holm Graessner, Carola Reinhard, Andreas Nadke, Bart-Jan Schuman, Deborah Hoffman, Steve Morris, Paola Giunti

“…The findings can be used to change policy for better care for people with these rare complex neurological diseases.…”
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Fabrication of Nano-Silver Composite Using Amomum longiligulare Fruit Polysaccharides and Their Biological Activities by Lian Y, Ma N, Cheng Q, Luo M, Xu Z, He F, Zhou X, Zhang Y, Jin D, Kong Y, Wang Y, Wei N

“…Yong Lian,1,* Ning Ma,2,* Qianying Cheng,1,* Mingquan Luo,1 Zhen Xu,1 Fei He,1 Xiaomei Zhou,1 Ying Zhang,1 Dejun Jin,1 Yidan Kong,1 Yong Wang,1 Na Wei1 1Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of R&D on Tropical Herbs, Engineering Research Center of Tropical Medicine Innovation and Transformation of Ministry of Education, International Joint Research Center of Human-Machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, People’s Republic of China; 2Reproductive Medical Center, Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, Hainan Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Na Wei; Yong Wang, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of R&D on Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, People’s Republic of China, Email weina-0613@163.com; wangyong1982_2004@163.comPurpose: Study aims to optimize the synthesis conditions for silver nanoparticle composites [ALP(D)-AgNPs] using a rapid and environmentally friendly method and investigate the antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities of the fabricated composite.Methods: The polysaccharide component ALP-D was extracted and purified from the fruits of Amomum longiligulare and subsequently used for further experiments. …”
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Intervening Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Progression by Cell Membrane Coated Platycodin D via Regulating Hsa-miR-1246/FUT9/GSK3β Pathway by Zheng S, Xie Z, Zhou Z, Wang S, Xin Y, Lin J, Cheng K, Lu T, Qi R, Guo Y

“…Shuyu Zheng,1,2 Zejuan Xie,1 Ziao Zhou,1 Shanshan Wang,1 Yanlin Xin,1 Jiamin Lin,1 Keyu Cheng,1 Tianming Lu,1 Ruogu Qi,1 Yuanyuan Guo1 1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310009, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ruogu Qi; Yuanyuan Guo, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People’s Republic of China, Email rqi@njucm.edu.cn; guoyy@njucm.edu.cnPurpose: Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a global health threat, with patients facing inevitable disease progression despite standard-of-care therapy. …”
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CircPRMT5, a Potential Salivary Biomarker, Facilitates the Progression of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma via the IGF2BP3-SERPINE1 Pathway by Jiang S, Ou L, Wang Y, Su K, Chen Z, He L, Xu X, Cheng B, Xia J, Fan Z

“…Siqi Jiang,1,2 Linlin Ou,1,2 Yueqi Wang,1,2 Kai Su,1,2 Zhipei Chen,1,2 Lihong He,1,2 Xun Xu,1,2 Bin Cheng,1,2 Juan Xia,1,2 Zhaona Fan1,2 1Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhaona Fan; Juan Xia, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 20 87394123 ; +86 20 83741891, Fax +86 20 83822807, Email fanzhn3@mail.sysu.edu.cn; xiajuan@mail.sysu.edu.cnPurpose: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are associated with the progression of tumors and hold promise as potential biomarkers for liquid biopsy. …”
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Sedentarismo e inactividad física según sexo, edad y nivel socioeconómico en el País Vasco. Estudio transversal by Marta Ijalba Martínez, Antonio Moreno Llamas, Unai Martín Roncero

“…Differences were found in the prevalences of sedentarism and physical inactivity according to socioeconomic level, with people of higher social class being more sedentary, and people with lower educational level being more inactive. …”
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Generations at a Glance by Megan S. Cantrell

“… Generational differences are a topic that has been discussed for decades, and interest in it is increasing in the 2020s as people are finding jobs younger and retiring older than ever before in American history. …”
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Handling Total Release Foggers by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Fishel, cautions about the risks of total release foggers (TRFs), also called "bug bombs," and common-sense precautions people can take to reduce risks before using one in any building. …”
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Life Skills in a Minute: Threading a Needle by Heather M. Janney

“… Threading a needle may sound simple, but a lot of people just don't know how. There are a few different ways to thread a needle, all of which are appropriate. …”
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Facts About Zinc by Linda B. Bobroff

“…Severe zinc deficiency can cause diarrhea, hair loss, poor appetite, skin disorders, impotence, and changes in taste. People who drink alcohol in excess are at high risk for zinc deficiency (and other health problems). …”
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Puréed Foods and Fiber by Wendy J. Dahl

“…People with swallowing problems who require a puréed diet may not meet their recommended intake of fiber. …”
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The Florida Scrub-Jay: A Species in Peril by Steve A. Johnson, Karl E. Miller, Travis Blunden

“…It also includes advice for how people can help conserve this unique and imperiled bird. …”
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Prevent Osteoporosis: Catch the Silent Thief by Linda B. Bobroff

“…Many of these fractures, especially in the spine and hip, cause pain, disability, and loss of independence. About 24 percent of people aged 50 and over who have a hip fracture die in the year following the fracture. …”
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In pursuit of the millennium: Judeans and their land by M. Cromhout

“…It shows from evidence in the Bible and contemporary literature how Yahweh, the people, and the land belonged together. In this article events from the Maccabean Revolt onwards are recounted to illustrate how much was based on the Judean claim and attitude to the land. …”
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Arbor, Trellis, or Pergola—What’s in Your Garden? A Mini-Dictionary of Garden Structures and Plant Forms by Gail Hansen

“…ENH1171, a 7-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, provides definitions and information about the origins of garden structures for people, garden ornaments, structures for animals, and plant forms. …”
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Healthy Meal Plans by Linda B. Bobroff

“…They are very helpful for people who want to manage their weight. This 20-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. …”
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Healthy Eating: Cooking for One by Emily Minton

“…You may think that cooking for one is a difficult task because most recipes are intended to serve four or more people. However, there are things you can do to make cooking for one easy and enjoyable. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: European House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) by Steve A. Johnson, Heather Violett

“…Johnson and Heather Violett, describes this small, seed-eating bird which nests on buildings in urban areas — similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Vida Saludable: Cuidando la Diabetes Durante Días de Enfermedad by Jennifer Hillan

“… FCS8819-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan, is the Spanish version of "Healthy Living: Diabetes Care During Sick Days" (FCS8819/FY884). It will help people with diabetes plan and manage their care on days when they are ill. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Eastern Indigo Snake by Charles Tyler Buckley, Raoul K. Boughton

“…We hope these factsheets inspire people to investigate wildlife in their own backyard and communities and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida. …”
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The Role of the Codex Alimentarius in Determining International Standards for Pesticides and Food by Frederick M. Fishel

“… People have the right to expect their food to be safe, of good quality, and suitable for consumption, and national governments must ensure that food imported from other countries is safe. …”
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