Electrophysiological and Structural Changes in Chinese Patients with LHON by Min Wang, Hong Guo, Shiying Li, Gang Wang, Yanling Long, Xiaohong Meng, Bo Liu, Yong Liu, Anthony G. Robson, Zheng Qin Yin

“…There is multifocal ERG evidence of localized macular dysfunction in both acute and chronic groups. The study highlights the importance of comprehensive electrophysiological and structural assessments of the retina in LHON and is pertinent to studies that aim to monitor disease progression or the effects of future therapeutic interventions.…”
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Risk Factors of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Gang Chen, Kailiang Xu, Fangyuan Sun, Yuxia Sun, Ziyuan Kong, Bangjiang Fang

“…More well-designed studies are needed to confirm the various risk factors for MDR bacteria in the future.…”
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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

“…Future health policies should prioritize rural areas and disadvantaged groups to improve equity and accessibility of health services.…”
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Global research trends on gastrointestinal cancer and mental health (2004–2024): a bibliographic study by Wenjin Han, Tianmeng Wang, Zhiqiang He, Caihua Wang, Zhaozhao Hui, Shuangyan Lei, Nan Hao, Ning Li, Xiaoqin Wang, Xiaoqin Wang

“…Keyword analysis highlighted that “quality of life” (QoL) is a prominent research topic in the field, while “complications,” “cancer-related fatigue,” (CRF) “chronic stress,” and “epidemiology” have been identified as key areas for future research.ConclusionResearch interest in this field continues to grow. …”
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The micro(nano)plastics perspective: exploring cancer development and therapy by Xiangying Deng, Yajun Gui, Lin Zhao

“…Microplastics are capable of triggering cytotoxicity and chronic inflammation, and may promote cancer through mechanisms such as pro-inflammatory responses, oxidative stress and endocrine disruption. …”
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Responsive nanomaterials in biomedicine, patent path and prospect analysis by Xinrui Liu, Hongmei Yuan

“…For complex diseases such as cancer, chronic inflammation, and genetic disorders, traditional treatment methods are often limited by insufficient targeting and significant side effects. …”
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Contextual information needs of people in life transitions struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder by Dawei Wu, Yuxiang Chris Zhao, Yan Zhang, Shijie Song

“…Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a severe chronic mental health issue that significantly impacts people’s everyday lives. …”
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New-Onset Lichen Planus Induced by the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine by Fadi A. Alghamdi, Shahad T. Khayyat, Mohammed M. Alshareef, Wala’a Felemban

“…Several recent studies suggest a link between COVID-19 vaccination and the development of various cutaneous complications. Lichen planus is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory dermatological illness with an unclear etiology. …”
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Ferroptosis: A New Pathway in the Interaction between Gut Microbiota and Multiple Sclerosis by Junjie Jian, Jun Wei

“…Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder marked by neuroinflammation, demyelination, and neuronal damage. …”
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Promising role of voxelotor in managing sickle cell disease in children: a narrative review by Amit Agrawal, Gaurav Jadon, Japna Singh, Dalwinder Janjua

“…Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia and intermittent vasoocclusive crises. …”
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Sarcopenia: Where Do We Stand? by Ivana Mikolasevic, Tajana Pavic, Tajana Filipec Kanizaj, Darija Vranesic Bender, Viktor Domislovic, Zeljko Krznaric

“…Crucial mechanisms involved in sarcopenia-nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) interplay are based on effects of insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and crosstalk between organs by secretion of cytokines (hepatokines, adipokines, and myokines). …”
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Opening a Window on Attention: Adjuvant Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Qiyue Wang, Shuyi Mi, Zixuan Yu, Qiyi Li, Jiacai Lei

“…Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), most commonly known as Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative disease (UC), is a chronic and relapsing intestinal disease which cannot be cured completely. …”
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Phacoemulsification in Nanophthalmic Eye, a Way to Manage Glaucoma: Case Report by Dania Bamefleh, Konrad Schargel, Valmore A. Semidey, Faisal A. Altahan, Edward Schargel

“…This must be balanced against the advantages of lessening exposure contact in the trabecular meshwork and optimizing the anterior chamber for potential future glaucoma surgery, which can improve the prognosis in these cases. …”
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Phases I–III Clinical Trials Using Adult Stem Cells by Ricardo Sanz-Ruiz, Enrique Gutiérrez Ibañes, Adolfo Villa Arranz, María Eugenia Fernández Santos, Pedro L. Sánchez Fernández, Francisco Fernández-Avilés

“…First randomized clinical trials have demonstrated that stem cell therapy can improve cardiac recovery after the acute phase of myocardial ischemia and in patients with chronic ischemic heart disease. Nevertheless, some trials have shown that conflicting results and uncertainties remain in the case of mechanisms of action and possible ways to improve clinical impact of stem cells in cardiac repair. …”
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The role of glial cells in neuralgia: a bibliometric exploration by Ting He, DongDong Wang, Linman Wu, Liuyin Jin

“…Neuropathic pain is a chronic pathological pain caused by nervous system damage, characterized by complex mechanisms and limited treatment efficacy. …”
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Gastro-intestinal involvement in systemic sclerosis by Saurabh Kedia, Anuj Chhaparia, Pramod Garg

“…This leads to progressive dysmotility of the entire GI tract from mouth to anus and is responsible for the clinical manifestations including gastroesophageal reflux disease and dysphagia due to esophageal involvement, gastroparesis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and constipation due to colonic and fecal incontinence due to anorectal involvement. …”
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Diverse Roles of Macrophages in Atherosclerosis: From Inflammatory Biology to Biomarker Discovery by Ting Gui, Aiko Shimokado, Yujing Sun, Takashi Akasaka, Yasuteru Muragaki

“…The role and possible future development of macrophage inflammatory biomarkers are also described.…”
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Research progress in the regulation of endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells using a micro–nanostructure by Songhao Liu, Juan Yan, Mengyu Gao, Hongxia Yang

“…Abstract Recently, the incidence rate and mortality of various acute or chronic vascular occlusive diseases have increased yearly. …”
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The Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Foods by Nelvana Ramalingum, M. Fawzi Mahomoodally

“…The potential challenges of incorporating these medicinal foods in the diet which offers prospective opportunities for future drug development are also discussed.…”
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Psychological Research in Fibromyalgia: The Search for Explanatory Phenomena by Michael D Boissevan

“…Suggestions are provided for future research.…”
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