Social media activism and women's health: Endometriosis awareness and support by Hyunjin Seo, K. Macy Burkett, Moses Okocha, Huong Ha, Rim Chaif, Nazra Izhar, Michaella Barros Coelho, Blessing Jona, Azhar Iqbal

“…Objective While endometriosis is estimated to affect 1 in 10 women globally, awareness of the disease as well as research and funding to fight the disease remains lacking as compared with other chronic diseases. This study examines how social media users utilized Instagram to raise awareness of and mobilize activism around endometriosis by analyzing prominent topics, word associations, and feminism themes in endometriosis-tagged posts on Instagram. …”
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Maternal and Fetal Lipid and Adipokine Profiles and Their Association with Obesity by Mario Solis-Paredes, Salvador Espino y Sosa, Guadalupe Estrada-Gutierrez, Sonia Nava-Salazar, Veronica Ortega-Castillo, Mario Rodriguez-Bosch, Eyerahi Bravo-Flores, Aurora Espejel-Nuñez, Maricruz Tolentino-Dolores, Rubí Gaona-Estudillo, Nancy Martinez-Bautista, Otilia Perichart-Perera

“…Maternal metabolic changes impact fetal metabolism resulting in a higher risk for developing chronic diseases later in life. The aim of this study was to assess the association between maternal and fetal adipokine and lipid profiles, as well as the influence of maternal weight on this association. …”
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Bio-Recycling Hazelnut Shells to Improve Antioxidant Properties of <i>Lentinus tigrinus</i> Sporophore by Anthea Desiderio, Mariana C. Pedrosa, Sandrina A. Heleno, Marcio Carocho, Daniele B. Rodrigues, Simone Buratti, Irene Soffientini, Daniela Ratto, Elena Savino, Paola Rossi

“…These natural antioxidants are increasingly recognized for their potential to prevent oxidative damage linked to aging and chronic diseases. This study investigates the antioxidant activity of hydroalcoholic extracts obtained from <i>L. tigrinus</i> sporophores cultivated on hazelnut shells (Lt1_HS), a waste material rich in phenolic compounds, and sporophores cultivated on sawdust (Lt1_S). …”
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The incidence rate of caries on individual tooth surfaces and its distribution by age and gender in clinic patients of Hawler Medical University/College of Dentistry: a retrospecti... by Niaz Hamaghareeb Hamasaeed, Eman Kanabi Mohammed, Kazhin Mahmood Omer, Rayan Amir Bapir

“… Background and objectives: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases, which is caused by cariogenic oral bacteria. …”
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Exploration of the shared diagnostic genes and molecular mechanism between obesity and atherosclerosis via bioinformatic analysis by Wenrong An, Kegong Tang, Juan Liu, Wenfei Zheng, Guoxia Li, Yunsheng Xu

“…Abstract Obesity (OB) and atherosclerosis (AS) represent two highly prevalent and detrimental chronic diseases that are intricately linked. However, the shared genetic signatures and molecular pathways underlying these two conditions remain elusive. …”
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Research progress of gut flora in improving human wellness by Chenggang Zhang, Wenjing Gong, Zhihui Li, Dawen Gao, Yan Gao

“…However, overeating significantly leads to obesity and diabetes. These chronic diseases will in turn affect the human wellness. …”
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Risk factors and metabolic control degree in diabetic patients older than 8 years by Antonio Masot Rangel, Dinorah Janet Torres Lugo, Iván Castillo Ledo, Silvia Janet Masot Torres, Laura Vazquez Pis, Iriam Rojas Díaz

“…<p><strong>Foundation</strong>: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. The progressively longer survival of diabetic children is associated with an increase in the prevalence of complications. …”
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Promoting ER stress in a plasmacytoid dendritic cell line drives fibroblast activation by Beatriz H. Ferreira, Inês S. Silva, Andreia Mendes, Fátima Leite-Pinheiro, Adrienne W. Paton, James C. Paton, Iola F. Duarte, Philippe Pierre, Catarina R. Almeida

“…Abstract Background Fibrosis remains a major complication in several chronic diseases, including systemic sclerosis (SSc). Plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) are innate immune cells that play a key role in the development of fibrosis in SSc patients, through still poorly defined mechanisms. …”
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The contribution of leaders' and managers' attributes, values, principles, and behaviours to the sustainable implementation of Lean in healthcare: A realist review protocol [versio... by Seán Paul Teeling, Anne Marie Keown, Martin McNamara

“…Background Global healthcare faces challenges such as rising costs, budget constraints, aging populations, chronic diseases, and increasing patient expectations. …”
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Change in exacerbation rate of COPD patients before and after COVID-19 infection by Joon Young Choi, Kyung Joo Kim, Chin Kook Rhee

“…Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected global health system, significantly altering not only the acute management of viral infection, but also management strategies for chronic diseases. This study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 infection on exacerbation rates and the economic burden in patients with COPD. …”
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Efferocytosis and inflammation: a bibliometric and systematic analysis by Xin Cao, Xin Cao, Fen Li, Fen Li, Xi Xie, Xi Xie, Guanghui Ling, Guanghui Ling, Xiaoyu Tang, Xiaoyu Tang, Wenfang He, Jing Tian, Jing Tian, Yan Ge, Yan Ge

“…Future research will likely continue to explore these frontiers, with an emphasis on understanding efferocytosis in the context of chronic diseases and cancer, as well as developing novel therapeutic strategies.…”
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Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation by Melika Taziki, Zahra Arab Borzu, Soudabeh Zarvekanloo, Shayesteh Jahanfar, Zahra Rahimi, Shayesteh Shirzadi

“…Independent predictors of menopausal symptoms were: the spouse’s education level for physiological and total menopausal symptoms; chronic diseases for somatic total menopausal symptoms; age, economic status, and the number of children for uranological menopausal symptoms; and family structure for physiological menopausal symptoms (P<0.05). …”
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Patient education and follow-up units in Iran: A quality improvement project by Elham Almassi Ghaleh, Susan Jamshidi Farsani, Parastoo Ariamloo, Nasrin Mehrnoosh, Maryam Rassouli, Abbas Ebadi

“…This approach, facilitated by nurses, can play a crucial role in managing non-communicable and chronic diseases. …”
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Actively protective combinatorial analysis: A scalable novel method for detecting variants that contribute to reduced disease prevalence in high-risk individuals by J Sardell, S Das, K Taylor, C Stubberfield, A Malinowski, M Strivens, S Gardner

“…We show how this can be used to identify mechanisms in the background of normal cellular biology that work to slow or stop progression of complex, chronic diseases.Actively protective combinatorial analysis identifies combinations of features that contribute to reducing risk of disease in individuals who remain healthy even though their genomic profile suggests that they have high risk of developing disease. …”
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Anthocyanins as functional food components by R. S. Yudina, E. I. Gordeeva, O. Yu. Shoeva, M. A. Tikhonova, E. K. Khlestkina

“…Along with these fundamental achievements, we are beginning to realize the potential of anthocyanins as compounds of industrial importance, as pigments themselves, as well as components of functional food that contribute to the prevention and reduction of risk of chronic diseases. For a long time, the biological activity of anthocyanins has been underestimated, in particular, due to the data on their low bioavailability. …”
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Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of Mexico by José Salcedo‐Jiménez, Yazmín Alcala‐Canto, Julio Segura‐Tinoco, Ernestina Valadez‐Moctezuma, Juan José Pérez‐Rivero

“…These dogs can act as carriers of zoonotic pathogens, placing children and individuals with chronic diseases or immunodeficiencies at risk. Objectives To evaluate the prevalence of zoonotic parasites in feral and domestic dogs in the urban area of the eastern State of Mexico and assess their potential impact on public health. …”
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Enhancing Therapy Adherence: Impact on Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare Costs, and Patient Quality of Life by Urszula Religioni, Rocío Barrios-Rodríguez, Pilar Requena, Mariola Borowska, Janusz Ostrowski

“…Adherence to therapy, defined as the extent to which a patient follows prescribed therapeutic recommendations, is a pivotal factor in the effective management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions. …”
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Nationality, Gender, Age, and Body Mass Index Influences on Vitamin D Concentration among Elderly Patients and Young Iraqi and Jordanian in Jordan by Hanan Al-Horani, Wael Abu Dayyih, Eyad Mallah, Mohammed Hamad, Mohammad Mima, Riad Awad, Tawfiq Arafat

“…Vitamin D is necessary for maintaining and regulating calcium levels; thus, insufficiency of vitamin D increases the risk of many chronic diseases. This study aimed to examine vitamin D levels among Jordanian and Iraqi volunteers and find the relation between vitamin D level and lipid profile patients. …”
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Common Dietary Patterns Among Female Employees Participating in the Persian Cohort Study (Mashhad) and Their Relationship With Metabolic Syndrome by Fatemeh Davoudi Dastenaie, Fatemeh Sadat Hashemi Javaheri, Mohammad Masoumvand, Mohammad Amin Nazari Manesh, Mohammad Akbari Moghadam, Maryam Khosravi, Ali Jafarzadeh Esfehani

“…ABSTRACT Background The protective effect of a healthy diet against chronic diseases has been confirmed in several primary studies. …”
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Gamification Application for Promoting and Encouraging Physical Activity in the Elderly by Narmin Mohammed Noori, Awaz Naaman Saleem, Muhammed Anwar

“…The results showed that gamification applications can give patients a sense of support and community while also assisting patients in improving the management of their chronic diseases. Gamification applications can improve the efficiency and convenience of physical exercise programs. …”
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