Low-intensity blood flow restriction (LI-BFR) and moderate-intensity improves quadriceps strength and thigh circumference in older women by Jonathan Wibisono Tumali, Rwahita Satyawati, Nur Sulastri

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of moderate-intensity and low-intensity blood flow restriction exercises on quadriceps femoris strength and thigh circumference in healthy elderly women. Materials and methods. The sample size was of 88 subjects equally randomized into a moderate-intensity group and a blood-flow restriction group. …”
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Application of technology to empower women in social entrepreneurship: A review by Saikat Gochhait, Renuka Lenka, Aidin Salamzadeh

“…This is not just a matter of promoting women-led businesses. It applies equally to the practice of sustainable development. …”
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Superiority of Combined Endurance-Resistance Exercise for Increasing the Molecular and Pyramidal Layers Thickness of Hippocampal Tissue in Alzheimer\'s Laboratory Large White Rats by Maryam Keshvari, Ali Heidarianpour, Farzaneh Chehelcheraghi

“…This study was conducted to investigate the effect of swimming endurance, resistance, and combined exercises on the molecular and pyramidal layers of the hippocampus tissue thickness of Alzheimer's rats. Methods: In this experimental study, 40 large white Wistar laboratory rats (6 weeks old; Weight 180-200 g) were randomly and equally divided into five groups: healthy control, Alzheimer's control, endurance, resistance, and combined. …”
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Interscalene block alone vs interscalene block with erector spinae plane block for shoulder arthroscopy anesthesia: a randomized-controlled trial by Hussen Gamal Almawardy, Mohammed Said ElSharkawy, Shimaa Mostafa Elrahwan, Mhmoud Abdalsattar Almohasseb, Islam Morsy

“…This work aimed to compare the effectiveness of interscalene block (ISB) alone vs ISB and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) together applied in SA. Methods:. This controlled, randomized study trial included 50 patients, with an age range of 18 to 65 years, both sexes, admitted for elective SA. …”
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Correlation Between the Koebner Phenomenon and Clinical Features in Vitiligo by Tang X, Hao C, Fan M, Dong P, Qi Y, Gao J, Huang H, Chen M, Wang W

“…Xianfa Tang,1– 3,* Cuilan Hao,1– 3,* Min Fan,1– 3,* Penghao Dong,1– 3 Yinyin Qi,1– 3 Jinping Gao,1– 3 He Huang,1– 3 Mengyun Chen,1– 3 Wenjun Wang1– 3 1Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Dermatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China; 3Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Wenjun Wang, Email wangwj0720@sina.comPurpose: To investigate the correlation between the presence of the Koebner phenomenon (KP) and clinical features of patients with vitiligo.Patients and Methods: The clinical characteristic data, including age, age of onset, disease duration, gender, clinical stage, clinical type, family history, and comorbid immune-related diseases, of 1472 patients with/without KP were analyzed with SPSS 17.0 software.Results: Of the 1472 patients, 290 (19.70%) were positive for KP. …”
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Experimental research of impact on psychological state for adolescents with high-intensity interval training intervention by Yu-Tong Li, Yang Zhou

“…This study quantitatively evaluated the efficacy of HIIT in improving adolescent mental health using the Multidimensional Scale of Adolescent Psychological State (MSAPS), which assesses seven domains: self-esteem, energy, tension, anger, depression, fatigue, and confusion.MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 adolescents (aged 14–18 years) from Handan City Sports School. …”
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Integrative Proteomics and Phosphoproteomics Profiling of Symptomatic Accessory Navicular Bone Based on Tandem Mass Tag Technology by Liu B, Wei R, Wang Y, Cheng Z, Jiang L, Pu X, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Kang Q

“…This study aims to investigate the proteomics and phosphoproteomics profile of foot injury with the ANB after athletic training.Patients and Methods: We collected ANB tissues and normal bone (NB) tissues from 5 foot injury patients with ANB after 3 months of athletic training to perform proteome sequencing by tandem mass tag (TMT) technology. …”
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Carrier-Free Silibinin/Sorafenib Microparticles Alleviate Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Modulating Fatty Acid Metabolism by Han F, Wang H, Wang L, Fan L, Peng S, Hou X, Shu X, Sun B, Liu Y

“…The clinical use of pharmacological agents such as silibinin and sorafenib is limited due to poor water solubility, low bioavailability, and potential side effects, necessitating innovative therapeutic approaches.Methods: In this study, we developed self-assembled, carrier-free microparticles of silibinin and sorafenib (SIL-SOR-MPs) using magnetic stirring and evaluated their therapeutic effects on MASLD both in vitro and in vivo.Results: Compared to free SIL and free SOR, SIL-SOR-MPs significantly reduced lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells and effectively alleviated hepatic steatosis and liver damage in mice. …”
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Effects of the 2018 European summer heatwave on the incidence of sporadic bacterial gastroenteritis in a temperate maritime climate region (Republic of Ireland) by Martin Boudou, Patricia Garvey, Coilín ÓhAiseadha, Jean O'Dwyer, Daniel T. Burke, Paul Hynds

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Below Knee Angioplasty Using Drug-Eluting Balloons in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia with Six Months Follow-Up: Single-Center Experience at Tertiary Care Hospital by Jawahar Rathod, Virender Sheorain, Shivprasad Jaybhay, Rajjat Shaikh, Pratik Bangde

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate 6 monthly safety and primary patency rates of drug-eluting balloons (DEB) angioplasty in below-the-knee (BTK) arteries in critical limb ischemia (CLI) patients. Methods A prospective observational study was conducted over 2 years in a tertiary care center. …”
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Evaluation of quality of life in type-2 diabetes with other comorbid conditions: a cross-sectional study by Sreya Kosanam, Nithya Varadarajan, Aman Suresh Tharayil, Hari Chandana Varikallu, M. Sai Sruthi

“…Abstract Objective The objective of this research was to compare the quality of life for diabetics and other co-morbidities (DM with Hypertension, DM with Thyroid Disease, DM with Kidney Disease and DM with Cancer). Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at tertiary care hospitals in Andhra Pradesh, India, which included three study centers to assess the QoL of patients with T2DM. …”
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Yellow Urticaria Secondary to Platelet Transfusion by Chen W, Wang H, Zhong S, Lu L, Peng C

“…Therefore, we are supposed to keep an eye on the diagnosis of YU.Patients and Methods: We present a case of YU secondary to platelet transfusion that responds rapidly to anti-hypersensitive and antihistamine treatment.Results: Based on the skin lesion and histopathology result, we considered that the patient developed YU. …”
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Optimising test intervals for individuals with type 2 diabetes: A machine learning approach. by Sasja Maria Pedersen, Nicolai Damslund, Trine Kjær, Kim Rose Olsen

“…Data contains patient-level clinical measures, healthcare utilisation, medicine, and socio-demographics.<h4>Methods</h4>We classify HbA1c test intervals into four categories (3, 6, 9, and 12 months) using three classification algorithms: logistic regression, random forest, and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost). …”
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265 Supermarket Health Advocacy, Resources, and Education (SHARE): Results of a pilot community-based diabetes screening and education program by Renee Cadzow, Andrew Strohmeier, Marchelle Brooks, Chelsea Okocha, Dennis Lee

“…Objectives/Goals: To screen community members for prediabetes and diabetes in the grocery stores located in urban areas, identify gaps in healthcare access, promote healthy food, teach participants about diabetes prevention and management, and learn from them via interactive community-based educational sessions. Methods/Study Population: 303 Tops Friendly Market customers in urban Buffalo, NY participated in this program. …”
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[Comment] Artificial intelligence and colonoscopy experience:lessons from two randomised trials by Yuan Zuohui

“…We performed a randomised trial with colonoscopists in their qualification period (AID-2) and compared these data with a previously published randomised trial in expert endoscopists (AID-1). [Methods] In this prospective, randomised controlled non-inferiority trial (AID-2), 10 non-expert endoscopists (<2000 colonoscopies) performed screening/surveillance/diagnostic colonoscopies in consecutive 40-80 year-old subjects using high-definition colonoscopy with or without a real-time deep-learning computer-aided detection (CADe) (GI Genius, Medtronic). …”
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Weight-Adjusted Waist Index as a Novel Predictor of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Evidence from NHANES 2013-2018 by Wang H, Chen W, Guo F, Xu Z, Luo X, Wu J, Zhu Y, Wang Z

“…The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI), a novel adiposity metric, may improve COPD risk prediction, but its association remains underexplored.Methods: Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013– 2018 data (n=15,278), we assessed the WWI-COPD relationship via multivariable logistic regression, ROC analysis, and subgroup evaluations.Results: Higher WWI tertiles correlated with elevated COPD incidence. …”
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Association Between Serum Folic Acid Levels and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Overweight or Obese Patients: A Retrospective Study by Dai Y, Guo M, Xiong J, Jiang L

“…This study aimed to further investigate the relationship between them.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 149 patients, comprising 64 patients with T2DM and normal weight and 85 patients with T2DM and overweight or obese status.Results: Our findings revealed significantly lower levels of FA and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in overweight/obese T2DM patients compared to their normal-BMI counterparts (P &lt; 0.001). …”
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Conflict of interests and reconstruction path of the Yellow River water rights trading system by CHEN Zhifeng

“…The dilemma can only be solved through institutional reconstruction. [Methods] Based on this observation, this study introduced the theory of property rights incentives to analyze the property rights basis and transaction effects of the Yellow River water rights trading system. …”
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THE WAYS OF SYMPATHETIC SYSTEM OVERACTIVITY BLOCKING: RILMENIDINE VERSUS ATENOLOL by Y. R. Kasherininov, E. K. Shavarova, A. A. Shavarov, N. V. Vachrameeva, A. N. Krutikov, E. V. Smirnova, A. O. Коnrady, E. V. Shlyakhto

“…To evaluate effects of long-term treatment with rilmenidine compared with atenolol on lipid and glucose metabolism and cardiovascular remodeling in hypertension. Material and methods. 37 patients with hypertension were randomized to rilmenidine 1-2 mg/day or atenolol 50-100 mg/day for 26 weeks. …”
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Reconstruction of Partial Glossectomy Defects in Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oral Tongue: A Prospective Clinical Study on the Assessment and Comparison of Intraoperati... by Shubhanshi Kangloo, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal, Raj Kumar Chakraborty, Priyatam Mishra, Saurabh Pillai

“…Aim: The aim is to assess and compare the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of INFTUM and RAFF for the reconstruction of partial glossectomy defects in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 20 patients equally divided into two groups, Group A – Islanded Nasolabial Flap Tunnelled Under the Mandible and Group B – RAFF conducted in SGM Cancer Hospital, Sawangi. …”
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