Characterization of trends in preoperative hemoglobin A1c testing prior to metabolic and bariatric surgery: a retrospective, observational study by Safraz A. Hamid, Elena Graetz, Emily J. Zolfaghari, Kurt S. Schultz, Eric B. Schneider, Karen E. Gibbs

“…Compared to those who were not tested, patients who were tested were more likely to have several cardiopulmonary comorbidities, including COPD (1.4% vs 1.2%, p < 0.001), PE (1.4% vs 1.2%, p < 0.001), sleep apnea (39.3 vs. 36.4%, p < 0.001), HTN (47.1% vs 44.0%, p < 0.001), and MI (1.2% vs. 1.0%, p < 0.001), though the differences in proportions were small and may not be clinically significant. …”
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Association between cardiovascular health and osteoporotic fractures: a national population-based study by Jun Ou, Tingting Wang, Ridan Lei, Mengting Sun, Xiaorui Ruan, Jianhui Wei, Jiabi Qin

“…CVH was assessed using the LE8 score, which incorporates eight modifiable cardiovascular health metrics: diet, physical activity, tobacco use, sleep, body mass index (BMI), lipid levels, blood glucose, and blood pressure. …”
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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Provided Through a Web Application for Subthreshold Depression, Subthreshold Insomnia, and Subthreshold Panic: Open-Labeled 6-Arm Rand... by Kayoko Taguchi, Mirai Miyoshi, Yoichi Seki, Shiori Baba, Eiji Shimizu

“…The primary outcome was the score change from screening (T1) to 4-week follow-up (T4) using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD) in the SD group, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in the SI group, and the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale (PAS) in the SP group. …”
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Trends in depressive symptoms among high school students with and without health-risk behaviors in the United States: A population-based studyResearch in context by Tanner J. Bommersbach, Mark Olfson, Taeho Greg Rhee

“…In subgroup analyses, there was a disproportionately large increase in depressive symptoms among students reporting cannabis use, high-risk screen time, shorter sleep hours, and unhealthy weight perception. Interpretation: Depressive symptoms increased faster among high school students without than with multiple behavioral risk factors. …”
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The proof is in the pudding: patient engagement in studying cannabidiol in mild cognitive impairment by Antonia Keck, Julia-Sophia Scheuermann, Petra Scheerbaum, Elmar Graessel, Kirsten R. Müller-Vahl

“…Participants prioritized improvement in cognitive abilities (87.5%), followed by quality of life (63.6%), daily activities (55.7%), sleep (55.7%), pain (52.3%), mood (52.3%), behavior (48.9%), and anxiety (43.2%). …”
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Exogenous ALA applied on different plant parts promotes tomato fruit quality and GABA synthesis by Peng Bai, Junwen Wang, Yongmei He, Junfang Feng, Juanli Li, Xingpan Shang, Yue Wu, Jihua Yu, Jihua Yu, Zhongqi Tang, Jianming Xie

“…IntroductionTomato fruit are rich in γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which lowers blood pressure and improves sleep. An increase in GABA content is important for enhancing the nutritional quality of tomato fruit.MethodsTo investigate the effects of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) on fruit quality and GABA synthesis in greenhouse tomatoes, the tomato cultivar (Solanum lycopersicum cv. ‘184’) was used as an experimental material. …”
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Can Caffeine Be an Effective Ergogenic Aid in Combat Sports? A Comprehensive Review by Marcin Komorowski, Michał Janiszewski, Aleksandra Pelczarska, Rafal Kaczorowski, Tomasz Forenc, Jaromir Hunia, Julia Górny, Jonasz Jurek, Alicja Kapciak

“…Additionally, this paper evaluates the potential adverse effects, including anxiety, sleep disturbances, and cardiovascular concerns, as well as the considerations regarding caffeine’s status as a banned substance in sports. …”
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An exploratory analysis of differences in serum protein expression by sex in patients with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease by Giuliana Cerro-Chiang, Matthew Ayres, Alejandro Rivas, Sarah J. Parker, Mitra Mastali, Peter Chen, Jennifer E. Van Eyk, Paul J. Wolters, Francesco Boin, Tanzira Zaman

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Associations of social isolation with sociodemographic aspects and health indicators in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults: ELSI-Brazil by Paulo Afonso Sandy Júnior, Flávia Silva Arbex Borim, Daniela de Assumpção, Anita Liberalesso Neri

“…Significant positive associations were observed between high level of social isolation and male sex (PR 1.27; 95%CI 1.16–1.40); being 70 to 79 years old (PR 1.22; 95%CI 1.07–1.39) or 80 years or older (PR 1.56; 95%CI 1.32–1.85); having no formal education (PR 3.15; 95%CI 2.69–3.68) or having a maximum of 4 years (PR 2.11; 95%CI 1.82–2.46) or 5 to 8 years of formal education (PR 1.54; 95%CI 1.30–1.84); fair self-rated health (PR 1.25; 95%CI 1.12–1.39); depressive symptoms (PR 1.22; 95%CI 1.07–1.40); and poor-quality diet (PR 1.37; 95%CI 1.19–1.58). Fair sleep quality was negatively associated with social isolation (PR 0.87; 95%CI 0.78–0.98). …”
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The association between bone density of lumbar spines and different daily protein intake in different renal function by Chia-Lin Lee, Kun-Hui Chen, Wei‑Ju Liu, Ching-Hsien Chen, Shang-Feng Tsai

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Association between behavioral and sociodemographic factors and high subjective health among adolescents: a nationwide representative study in South Korea by Jaehyun Kong, Seohyun Hong, Seunghwan Lee, Seokjun Kim, Soeun Kim, Jiyeon Oh, Wonwoo Jang, Hanseul Cho, Sooji Lee, Jiseung Kang, Yejun Son, Lee Smith, Selin Woo, Dong Keon Yon

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Detection of melatonin and 5-HTP in dietary supplements based on multiple spectra by Huiyu Yang, Huiyu Yang, Huiyu Yang, Xinrui Zhang, Xinrui Zhang, Xinrui Zhang, Yang Gao, Yang Gao, Yang Gao, Zhuang Peng, Zhuang Peng, Zhuang Peng, Bo Su, Bo Su, Bo Su, Kai Li, Cunlin Zhang, Cunlin Zhang, Cunlin Zhang

“…IntroductionMelatonin and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), known for benefits in regulating sleep and combating depression, respectively, are incorporated into dietary supplements. …”
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Association between active tobacco use during pregnancy and infant respiratory health: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Billie Bonevski, Gillian Sandra Gould, Joerg Mattes, Vanessa E Murphy, Ediane de Queiroz Andrade, Carla Rebeca Da Silva Sena, Adam Collison

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Exploring symptom clusters in Chinese patients with peritoneal dialysis: a network analysis by Di-fei Duan, Xue-li Zhou, Yu Yan, Yuan-mei Li, Yan-hua Hu, Qin Li, Xiang Peng, Qin Gu, Xiao-ying Li, Hui Feng, Ai-jiao Tang, Pan Liu, Hui-hui Xu, Ruo-xi Liao, Deng-yan Ma

“…Five symptom clusters were obtained from factor analysis, which were body symptom cluster, gastrointestinal symptom cluster, mood symptom cluster, sexual disorder symptom cluster, and skin-sleep symptom cluster. Itching and decreased interest in sex may be sentinel symptoms, and being tired or lack of energy and feeling anxious are core symptoms in PD patients.Conclusions This study emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptom clusters in PD patients for better symptom management. …”
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Application of Patient-Generated Health Data Among Older Adults With Cancer: Scoping Review by Yesol Kim, Geonah Kim, Hyeonmi Cho, Yeonju Kim, Mona Choi

“…More than half of the studies measured physical activity (69/123, 56.1%), followed by patient-reported outcomes (23/123, 18.7%), vital signs (13/123, 10.6%), and sleep (12/123, 9.8%). The PGHD were mainly collected passively (63/88, 72%), and active collection methods were used from 2015 onward (20/88, 23%). …”
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The search for a blood-based biomarker for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): from biochemistry to electrophysiology by Krista S. P. Clarke, Caroline C. Kingdon, Michael Pycraft Hughes, Eliana Mattos Lacerda, Rebecca Lewis, Emily J. Kruchek, Robert A. Dorey, Fatima H. Labeed

“…Other key symptoms include cognitive impairment and unrefreshing sleep, with many experiencing pain. To date there is no complete understanding of the triggering pathomechanisms of disease, and no quantitative biomarker available with sufficient sensitivity, specificity, and adoptability to provide conclusive diagnosis. …”
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Diagnostic Evaluation and Management of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A Clinical Practice Guideline by Sanjay Mehta, Doug Helmersen, Steeve Provencher, Naushad Hirani, Fraser D Rubens, Marc De Perrot, Mark Blostein, Kim Boutet, George Chandy, Carole Dennie, John Granton, Paul Hernandez, Andrew M Hirsch, Karen Laframboise, Robert D Levy, Dale Lien, Simon Martel, Gerard Shoemaker, John Swiston, Justin Weinkauf

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Immunologic and inflammatory consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection and its implications in renal disease by Hiam Naiditch, Michael R. Betts, H. Benjamin Larman, Moshe Levi, Avi Z. Rosenberg

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Associations between Life’s Essential 8 and liver function: a cross-sectional study by Qiaoli Liang, Menglong Zou, Ziming Peng

“…BackgroundLife’s Essential 8 (LE8) score, developed by the American Heart Association, assesses cardiovascular health using eight components: diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, body mass index, lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure. …”
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Effectiveness of app-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on preventing major depressive disorder in youth with insomnia and subclinical depression: A randomized clinica... by Si-Jing Chen, Jian-Yu Que, Ngan Yin Chan, Le Shi, Shirley Xin Li, Joey Wing Yan Chan, Weizhen Huang, Chris Xie Chen, Chi Ching Tsang, Yuen Lam Ho, Charles M Morin, Ji-Hui Zhang, Lin Lu, Yun Kwok Wing

“…These findings highlight the importance of targeting insomnia to prevent the onset of MDD and emphasize the need for wider dissemination of digital CBT-I to promote sleep and mental health in the youth population.<h4>Trial registration</h4>ClinicalTrials.Gov (NCT04069247).…”
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