CD109, a master regulator of inflammatory responses by Adel Batal, Adel Batal, Setareh Garousi, Setareh Garousi, Kenneth W. Finnson, Kenneth W. Finnson, Anie Philip, Anie Philip

“…Inflammation is a complex response to harmful stimuli, crucial for immunity, and linked to chronic diseases and cancer, with TGF-β and NF-κB pathways as key regulators. …”
Get full text

Psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents with temporal lobe epilepsy: A narrative review by Pietro Cappelletto, Claudia Accolla, Martina Preti, Tiziana Pisano, Carmen Barba, Renzo Guerrini

“…A higher rate of anxiety and depression disorders has been observed in association with TLE than with extra‐temporal epilepsy, or idiopathic generalized epilepsy, or other chronic diseases such as diabetes. However, while the association between psychopathology and TLE has been extensively assessed in adults, only a few studies have focused on its expression in children and adolescents. …”
Get full text

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). …”
Get full text

Long-Term Monitoring of Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using Digital Health Technology: Qualitative Study by Shih-Ying Chien, Han-Chung Hu, Hsiu-Ying Cho

“…After the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased emphasis in Taiwan on the effectiveness of DHT in managing chronic diseases. Relevant studies including this paper have suggested that web-based exercise management systems could benefit patients with COPD in rehabilitation and tracking. …”
Get full text

The impact of hidden curriculum factors on professional adaptability by Danial Behmanesh, Shahram Jalilian, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi, Mehrnaz Ahmadi, Nasrin Khajeali

Get full text

Unmasking health determinants and health outcomes for urban First Nations using respondent-driven sampling by J Smylie, M Firestone, S Maracle, M Spiller, P O'Campo

“…Mobility and crowded living conditions were also highly prevalent. Common chronic diseases included arthritis, hypertension, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and rates of emergency room access were elevated.Conclusions RDS is an effective sampling method in urban Aboriginal contexts as it builds on existing social networks and successfully identified a population-based cohort. …”
Get full text

Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review by Kim J Lesch, Sanni Tuomisto, Heikki O Tikkanen, Mika Venojärvi

“…Exclusion criteria excluded studies involving participants with chronic diseases or musculoskeletal disorders, systematic reviews, professional athletes, and those lacking specific participant age information. …”
Get full text

Impact of geography on the control of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a review of geocoded clinical data from general practice by Richard Varhol, Moyez Jiwa, Ori Gudes, Narelle Mullan

“…There was some evidence that they were more likely to be recorded as having consulted with regard to other chronic diseases. The average number of prescribed medicines over a 13-month time period, per person in the hotspots, was 4.6 compared with 5.1 in other locations (p=0.26). …”
Get full text

Projecting the Potential Budget Impact Analysis of Paliperidone Palmitate in Egyptian Adult Patients with Schizophrenia by Gihan Elsisi, Mohamed Ezzat, Mohamed Ramadan

“…**Background:** Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that has greater negative consequences on role functioning than many other severe chronic diseases. **Objective:** We evaluated the economic impact of long-acting injections of paliperidone palmitate (PP) vs daily oral antipsychotics to treat chronic schizophrenia from a societal perspective over a 2-year period. …”
Get full text

Hepatoprotective effects of propolis ethanol extract on D-galactose-induced aging mice: A metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis focusing on insulin resistance pathways by Jinjia Liu, Songhao Tian, Jixiang Wang, Qing Sang, Wenting Su, Jinqiang Wu, Fenglei Zai

Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

Role of Social Workers in Enhancing Chronic Care: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Kabale District. by Musiimenta, Moureen

“…This study examines the essential role of social workers in improving chronic care, with a focus on Kabale Regional Referral Hospital in Kabale District, Uganda. Chronic diseases present a major global healthcare challenge, necessitating integrated and holistic care approaches that go beyond medical treatment. …”
Get full text

Mapping climate change interaction with human health through DPSIR framework: Qatar perspective by Haneen I. Eldos, Furqan Tahir, U.N. Athira, Hend O. Mohamed, Bincy Samuel, Sini Skariah, Sami G. Al-Ghamdi, Tareq Al-Ansari, Ali A. Sultan

“…The study identifies the pathways through which climatic shifts contribute to immediate health risks, such as heat-related illnesses and respiratory conditions, as well as long-term impacts, including chronic diseases and mental health challenges. Despite Qatar's efforts through national and international strategies, the DPSIR analysis highlights the urgent need for enhanced research, improved data collection, and tailored actions to address these challenges. …”
Get full text

Utilizing physical educators to monitor muscular strength and neuromuscular control among children with varied recess time by G. Kate Webb, Yan Zhang, Deborah J. Rhea

“…Developing appropriate MusS during childhood decreases the chances of physical injuries and many chronic diseases such as type II diabetes and cancer, which leads to healthier, active future adults. …”
Get full text

Association of dietary niacin intake with all-cause mortality in chronic kidney disease: A retrospective cohort study of NHANES. by Meijuan Xiang, Jianyun Peng, Zhihong Gui, Ju Jin, Jinling Meng

“…<h4>Background</h4>Dietary niacin intake has a positive influence on several chronic diseases, while the impact of dietary niacin intake on prognosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown. …”
Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

What are the lived healthcare experiences of patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis? A community-based qualitative interview study by Sheila Greenfield, Gideon Hirschfield, Jayne Parry, Katherine Arndtz, Madeline Cameron

“…Objectives Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare chronic disease that presents challenges to both patients and clinicians. …”
Get full text

Utilization of preventative health checkup services in China among middle-aged and older adult population: evidence from China’s 28 provinces by Jingyu Shen, Jingyu Shen, Weiji Fang, Weiji Fang, Yating Zhu, Yating Zhu, Chunli Ye, Chunli Ye, Yanhua Zhu, Yanhua Zhu, Yanling Tao, Yanling Tao

“…Utilization was significantly influenced by age, area of residence, education level, social insurance, health insurance, personal income, presence of chronic diseases, and life satisfaction. Older adults, urban residents, and individuals with higher income or chronic conditions were more likely to utilize health checkup services.ConclusionThere are significant urban–rural disparities in the utilization of health checkup services among middle-aged and older adult people in China. …”
Get full text

Evaluating the effectiveness of integrated traditional Chinese and Western treatment based on symptom grading: a study protocol for a multi-center, randomized controlled trial of p... by Jiaxi Mai, Tingwei Zhou, Tingwei Zhou, Tingwei Zhou, Chen Wang, Chen Wang, Junrong Ye, Junrong Ye, Jiao Chen, Jiao Chen, Jiao Chen, Wen Wang, Wen Wang, Wen Wang, Yuanxin Pan, Yuanxin Pan, Yuanxin Pan, Yanheng Wei, Yanheng Wei, Lexin Yuan, Lexin Yuan, Hang Yang, Hang Yang, Shengwei Wu, Shengwei Wu, Jianxiong Guo, Jianxiong Guo, Jianxiong Guo, Aixiang Xiao, Aixiang Xiao, Aixiang Xiao

Get full text

The Role of Nutrients in Supporting The Immune System Against Viral Infection; Newly Emerged Coronavirus (COVID19): A Narrative Review by Halgord Ali Farag, Hardi Rafat Baqi, Yousif Taha Hussein, Osama Hamid Shareef, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Amany El Afifi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi

“…However, unbalanced diet with high levels of macromolecules could lead to chronic diseases that impair the body’s immune abilities. …”
Get full text