Mind-Body Exercises for Nurses with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Review by Pinky Budhrani-Shani, Donna L. Berry, Patricia Arcari, Helene Langevin, Peter M. Wayne

“…The multimodal nature of mind-body exercises has potential to impact physiological and psychological processes associated with chronic pain, affording possible advantages over conventional unimodal therapies. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of proteomic and biochemical responses of Daphnia magna to short-term exposure to polystyrene microplastic particles by Young Sang Kwon, Chang-Beom Park, Seung-Min Lee, Jin-Woo Park, Yeong-Jin Kim, Jong-Hwan Kim, Jong-Su Seo

“…Through proteomic and biochemical analyses, we identified extensive disruptions in key physiological pathways. Notably, proteins involved in energy metabolism, including glycolysis and the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, were downregulated, suggesting a metabolic shift away from growth-related processes. …”
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Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim. Polysaccharide attenuates diabetes through the synergistic impact of lipid metabolism and modulating gut microbiota by Qiaoying Song, Kunpeng Zhang, Shuyan Li, Shaoting Weng

“…Polysaccharide, a chain of sugars bound by glycosidic bonds, have a wide range of physiological activities, including hypoglycemic activity. …”
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Diversity across Seasons of Culturable Pseudomonas from a Desiccation Lagoon in Cuatro Cienegas, Mexico by Alejandra Rodríguez-Verdugo, Valeria Souza, Luis E. Eguiarte, Ana E. Escalante

“…In addition to the genetic description of populations, we show exploratory measures of growth rates at different temperatures, suggesting physiological differences between populations. Altogether, the results indicate seasonal changes in diversity of free-living aquatic Pseudomonas populations from CCB.…”
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Tryptophan as a biomarker of pregnancy-related immune expression and modulation: an integrative review by Stephanie Prescott, Stephanie Prescott, Natasa Billeci, Melissa Gotcher, Sapna Patel, Addison Almon, Hailey Morgan, Danielle Abukhalaf, Maureen Groer

“…BackgroundDegradation pathways of Tryptophan (TRP) are implicated in a spectrum of physiological adaptations and outcomes associated with pregnancy. …”
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Collecting Hair Samples in Online Panel Surveys: Participation Rates, Selective Participation, and Effects on Attrition by Mario Lawes, Clemens Hetschko, Joseph W. Sakshaug, Michael Eid

“… Combining survey data with biological information allows examining complex interrelationships between a person’s physiological status and behavioral or health-related outcomes. …”
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A grounded theory based kano model to develop age-friendly housing retrofit strategies for older people in China by Erxin Tu, Ying Zhou

“…The study reveals a direct link between design strategy priorities and physiological decline, providing empirical data for AFH design prioritization. …”
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System of psycho-therapeutics influences in patients admitted to hospital with cardiovascular diseases. by Teresa Rodríguez Rodríguez, Juan José Navarro López

“…Psychological and physiological modifications were assessed after having received treatment with these psychological techniques. …”
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Biological insights into alleviating heavy metal toxicity through the simultaneous supply of biochar biofilters derived from the Mikania micrantha and molybdenum nanoparticles by Muhammad Shoaib Rana, Hongyu Chen, Shiwen Deng, Muhammad Imran, Yousif Abdelrahman Yousif Abdellah, Wanting Li, Jiayu Lin, Jiaxi Li, Ruilong Wang

“…Our findings showed that this novel combination significantly improved wheat physiological characteristics, growth, root architecture, elemental profile, osmoregulation, carotenoid, chlorophyll, gas exchange, and photosynthetic efficiency. …”
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Physico-Chemical Characterization of Sesame/Rapeseed Oil Mixtures by Maria Marudova, Asya Viraneva, Ginka Antova, Krastena Nikolova, Zhana Petkova, Olga Teneva

“…Among them, sesame oil has the highest resistance to oxidation, valuable physiological properties, and a unique flavor and aroma. …”
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Health promoting activities and corresponding mechanism of (–)-epicatechin-3-gallate by Zhiliang Li, Changchun Feng, Hongjin Dong, Weibin Jin, Wenying Zhang, Jianfeng Zhan, Shuzhen Wang

“…Like EGCG, ECG also possesses various pharmacological and physiological properties, such as mediation of antioxidant activities, anti-inflammation response, regulation of cell proliferation and apoptosis, as well as anticancer properties during angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis stages. …”
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Short-Term Clinical Results of Ab Interno Trabeculotomy Using the Trabectome with or without Cataract Surgery for Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients of High Intraocular Pressure by Handan Akil, Vikas Chopra, Alex S. Huang, Ramya Swamy, Brian A. Francis

“…Even in this cohort with high preoperative IOP, the end result is a mean IOP in the physiologic range.…”
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Impact of Global Mean Normalization on Regional Glucose Metabolism in the Human Brain by Kristian N. Mortensen, Albert Gjedde, Garth J. Thompson, Peter Herman, Maxime J. Parent, Douglas L. Rothman, Ron Kupers, Maurice Ptito, Johan Stender, Steven Laureys, Valentin Riedl, Michael T. Alkire, Fahmeed Hyder

“…., control) against specific physiological/clinical states, including healthy/awake with eyes open, healthy/awake but congenitally blind, healthy/sedated with anesthetics, and patients with disorders of consciousness. …”
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Next-Generation Potentiometric Sensors: A Review of Flexible and Wearable Technologies by Mahmoud Abdelwahab Fathy, Philippe Bühlmann

“…In recent years, the field of wearable sensors has undergone significant evolution, emerging as a pivotal topic of research due to the capacity of such sensors to gather physiological data during various human activities. Transitioning from basic fitness trackers, these sensors are continuously being improved, with the ultimate objective to make compact, sophisticated, highly integrated, and adaptable multi-functional devices that seamlessly connect to clothing or the body, and continuously monitor bodily signals without impeding the wearer’s comfort or well-being. …”
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Rose cultivars for biomonitoring of air quality by Wanjala Sylvia Nafula, László Orlóci, Szilvia Kisvarga, Gábor Boronkay, Béla Tóthmérész, Stewart Ajele, Vanda Éva Abriha-Molnár, Edina Simon

“…The Air Pollution Tolerance Index is based on the physiological and biochemical parameters of the specimens, including the relative water content, leaf pH, ascorbic acid, and total chlorophyll. …”
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Variation in energetic balance among free-ranging polar bears during the spring mating and foraging season by Anthony M. Pagano, Stephen N. Atkinson, Louise C. Archer

“…The marked variation in mass gains or losses highlights the varying behavioral and physiological limitations that influence foraging success within this apex carnivore during a season when two key life history events converge wherein feeding is often reduced during mating activities despite the importance of the spring hyperphagia period to long-term energy balance.…”
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Effect of Bile Acid on Fetal Lung in Rat Model of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy by Ling Yu, Yiling Ding, Ting Huang, Xiaoxia Huang

“…Forty pregnant rats were treated with (A) 5.5 mg/kg BA, (B) 1.4 mg/kg BA, and (C) 1 ml physiological saline. Levels of total bile acid (TBA), ALT, AST, TBIL, DBIL, and SP-A were determined and the lungs of fetal rats were analyzed for pathological changes. …”
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Novel Bioceramic Urethral Bulking Agents Elicit Improved Host Tissue Responses in a Rat Model by Travis K. Mann-Gow, Benjamin J. King, Ahmed El-Ghannam, Christine Knabe-Ducheyne, Masatoshi Kida, Ole M. Dall, Jan Krhut, Peter Zvara

“…Additional animals were injected with bulking materials currently in clinical use. Physiological response was assessed using voiding trials, and host tissue response was evaluated using hard tissue histology and immunohistochemical analysis. …”
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Bile Reflux Gastritis: Insights into Pathogenesis, Relevant Factors, Carcinomatous Risk, Diagnosis, and Management by Xiaolan Shi, Zijiao Chen, Yi Yang, Su Yan

“…Nevertheless, advances in techniques, especially extensive applications of endoscopy and chemical analysis of reflux contents, have improved our ability to identify the occurrence of this disease as well as distinguishing physiological reflux from pathological reflux. Finally, it is fortunate for patients that more and more importance has been attached to the treatment of BRG. …”
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Handover between Vehicular Network Providers Using Bioinspired Attractor Selection Technique by Mahmoud Zaki Iskandarani

“…By introducing two new physiologically based metrics (threshold and sensitivity), the goal of delivering Quality of Service (QoS) is realized. …”
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