Hyperhomocysteinemia-induced VCID results in visual deficits, reduced neuroinflammation and vascular alterations in the retina by Erica M. Weekman, Colin B. Rogers, Tiffany L. Sudduth, Donna M. Wilcock

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Study on the Mechanical Properties of Metal Rubber Inner Core of O-Type Seal with Large Ring-to-Diameter Ratio by Yangyang Yang, Zhi Ying Ren, Hongbai Bai, Ding Shen, Bin Zhang

“…In view of the problems of ordinary rubber seals, such as high- and low-temperature resistance, easy aging, and insufficient load-bearing performance, O-type metal rubber seals with large ring-to-diameter ratio were prepared by the cold stamping method using stainless steel wire as raw material. …”
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Translation and cross-cultural validation of the Lithuanian version of the sleep-related breathing disorder scale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire by Gintare Oboleviciene, Valdone Miseviciene

“…Psychometric analysis was conducted on 112 Lithuanian children aged 2–17 years. All patients underwent overnight polysomnography.ResultsThe Lithuanian PSQ showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.816). …”
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Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in the Women Population Covered by Health Centers in Ardabil by Leli Avesta, Sina Rasoolzadeh, Mahdi Naeim, Aziz Kamran

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the population of women aged 30 to 60 years covered by health centers in Ardabil. …”
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Data and Knowledge-Driven Bridge Digital Twin Modeling for Smart Operation and Maintenance by Zhe Sun, Bin Liang, Shengyao Liu, Zhansheng Liu

“…The rapid expansion of civil infrastructure in China underscores the critical need for advanced solutions to ensure the structural health of aging bridges. This study introduces a novel data and knowledge-driven digital twin modeling (DK-DTM) framework designed to enhance the safe and efficient operation and maintenance (O&M) of bridges. …”
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How depression impacts on road traffic accidents among older adults and elderly Indians: Evidence from large scale nationally representative survey by Pritam Halder, Immanuel Joshua, Sayan Saha, Abhinav C. S. Kolachala, Risha Gupta, Anshul Mamgai, Sukhmeen Kaur, Ankita Chattopadhyay, Saumyarup Pal, Sayani Bisoi, Shivani Rathor

“…This study was aimed to determine the association between RTA and depression among Indian population aged ≥45 years. Methods: Using Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) dataset (April 2017–December 2018), we have conducted this study among older adults (45–59 years) and elderly (≥60 years) Indians. …”
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The Effects of Six Weeks of Patella Taping on Function, Proprioception, and Balance in Women with Knee Osteoarthritis by Maryam Alikhani, Hamid Tabatabai

“…Methods This applied, semi-experimental study involved middle-aged women aged 30 to 50 years. Using convenience sampling, 30 women with knee osteoarthritis from an orthopedic clinic in Tehran were selected. …”
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Effect of concurrent training on muscle hypertrophy and strength of postmenopausal women by Manoel Emílio Lixandrão, Valéria Bonganha, Miguel Soares Conceição, Cleiton Augusto Libardi, Ricardo Paes de Barros Berton, Claudia Regina Cavaglieri, Mara Patrícia Traina Chacon-Mikahil, Vera Aparecida Madruga

“…This study aimed to compare the effects of 16 weeks of concurrent training (TC) and resistance training (TF) on hypertrophic indicators and muscle strength of middle-aged postmenopausal women. Participated 24 non-active women randomly assigned in three groups: TC (n=8), TP (n=8) and control group (GC, n=8). …”
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Aesthetic and Mechanical Suitability of a Clear Synthetic Resin as a Unconventional Binder for Road Pavements by Marco Pasetto, Andrea Baliello, Giovanni Giacomello, Emiliano Pasquini

“…The clear resin exhibited limited changes in colour (darkening effects), mainly in the case of short-term aging. On the other hand, a low temperature-dependency of such a binder was observed up to 58°C. …”
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Co-designing conversational agents with older people: A scoping review of methods, challenges, and a way forward by Sidonie Salomé, Lydie Du Bousquet, Emmanuel Monfort

“…Conversational agents are increasingly recognized as potential solutions to the challenges of aging. However, adapting these technologies to the specific needs of the older adults requires effective design methods that integrate end-users and relevant stakeholders throughout the development process. …”
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Prevalence and impact of Internet Gaming Disorder: A population-based study by Josip Razum, Renata Glavak Tkalić

“…The research was conducted on a representative sample of the Croatian general population including 4,994 participants, aged between 15 and 64 years (M = 40.75, SD = 15.49). …”
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Association of Glycemic Indices (Hyperglycemia, Glucose Variability, and Hypoglycemia) with Oxidative Stress and Diabetic Complications by Eleftheria Papachristoforou, Vaia Lambadiari, Eirini Maratou, Konstantinos Makrilakis

“…In particular, hyperglycemia promotes the creation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), the activation of protein kinase C (PKC), and the hyperactivity of hexosamine and sorbitol pathways, leading to the development of insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and endothelial dysfunction, by inducing excessive ROS production and OS. …”
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Types, design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition interventions in older people in Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Anthony Manyara, Tadios Manyanga, Rudo Chingono, Shane Naidoo, Kate Mattick, Grace Pearson, Opeyemi Babatunde, Niri Naidoo, Kate A Ward, Celia L Gregson

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Africa's older population is increasing and this, necessitates the development of interventions to promote healthy ageing. Nutrition is a key determinant of healthy ageing and local contextual evidence is needed to inform nutritional intervention development in Africa. …”
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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide supplementation fails to enhance anesthetic recovery in rodents by Candida L. Goodnough, July Montoya, Erica B. Cartusciello, Erin L. Floranda, Eric R. Gross

“…Depletion of NAD+ is associated with aging and neurodegenerative disease, prompting a growing interest in NAD+ supplementation. …”
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The Effect of Six Weeks of Patella Taping on Pain in Women with Knee Osteoarthritis by Maryam Alikhani, Hamid Tabatabai

“…The study population consisted of middle-aged women aged 30 to 50 years. Using convenience sampling, 30 women with knee osteoarthritis, referred to an orthopedic clinic in Tehran, were selected as the study sample. …”
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On the Differential Diagnosis of Anxious from Nonanxious Major Depression by means of the Hamilton Scales by George Konstantakopoulos, Vasilios G. Masdrakis, Manolis Markianos, Panagiotis Oulis

“…A cut-off point ≥9 provides the best trade-off between sensitivity and specificity of the ASF criterion, at least in female middle-aged inpatients.…”
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Mediating effect of frailty on social isolation and cognitive function among the elderly by JIANG Meiting，YANG Wenfei，ZHANG Xiang，CAI Xin，GUAN Aijun，ZENG Dongyang

“…There were 2 497 (88.48%) and 325 (11.52%) individuals at ages of 60-<75 years and ≥75 years, respectively. …”
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Impact of Mouthwash-Induced Oral Microbiome Disruption on Alzheimer's Disease Risk: A Perspective Review by Ayoub Boulares, Hela Jdidi, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi

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Nutritional and Rheological Characterization of an Infant Flour Based on Parboiled Rice (Oryza sativa), Spirulina (Spirulina platensis), and Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale) by Love Mouka Mahouli, Bruno Fotso Saah, Hygride Dongmo, Justine Odelonne Kenfack, Bilkissou Njapndounke, Marie Madeleine Nanga Ndjang, Mathilde Julie Klang

“…The present study was thus carried out with the aim of proposing a weaning flour based on parboiled rice, spirulina, and cashew nut that meets the nutritional needs of children aged 06 to 24 months. To achieve this, the mixture design approach (a 9-point augmented simplex-centroid design) was used to obtain optimal blend of flour. …”
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How does mHealth benefit older Chinese adults’ quality of life? Examining the roles of eHealth literacy, health motivation, and patient activation by Sha Sarah Qiu, Jizhou Francis Ye, Fei You, Muhan Liu, Xinshu Zhao

“…Background China is experiencing a rapid increase in its aging population, leading to the emergence of significant challenges to improve the quality of life (QoL) of older adults. …”
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