Mental stress in atopic dermatitis--neuronal plasticity and the cholinergic system are affected in atopic dermatitis and in response to acute experimental mental stress in a random... by Eva Milena Johanne Peters, Anna Michenko, Jörg Kupfer, Wolfgang Kummer, Silke Wiegand, Volker Niemeier, Nikolay Potekaev, Andrey Lvov, Uwe Gieler

“…<h4>Rationale</h4>In mouse models for atopic dermatitis (AD) hypothalamus pituitary adrenal axis (HPA) dysfunction and neuropeptide-dependent neurogenic inflammation explain stress-aggravated flares to some extent. …”
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Assessment of fetal left ventricular function in pregnancies with Anti-Ro/SSA or Anti-La/SSB antibodies using velocity vector imaging by Min Hou, Dan Xie, Jie Wan, Pin Li, Xuan Zhou

“…Conclusion VVI-derived parameters effectively reflect early alterations in myocardial mechanics in fetuses exposed to anti-Ro/SSA or anti-La/SSB antibodies. …”
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Antidiabetic E4orf1 protein prevents hepatic steatosis and reduces markers of aging-related cellular damage in high fat fed older mice by Zahra Mostofinejad, Md Akheruzzaman, Md Abu Bakkar Siddik, Presheet Patkar, Nikhil V Dhurandhar, Vijay Hegde

“…These metabolic conditions and aging are bidirectionally linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and telomere attrition. Although effectively addressing these conditions is important for influencing the health and the lifespan, it is particularly challenging in older age. …”
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The Level of Independence Among Seniors with a History of Ischemic Stroke by Izabela Wróblewska, Małgorzata Dziechciaż, Zuzanna Wróblewska

“…Limitation in daily activities is a considerable stress factor that has a negative effect on the seniors’ recovery and becomes a cause of institutionalization. …”
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome prevalence and associated sociodemographic risk factors: a study among young adults in Delhi NCR, India by Apoorva Sharma, Yamini Sarwal, Naorem Kiranmala Devi, Kallur Nava Saraswathy

“…Abstract Introduction Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent yet under-researched endocrinologic disorder affecting females of reproductive age, characterized by menstrual dysfunction, infertility, hirsutism, acne, and obesity. …”
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The association between cumulative adverse childhood experiences and ultra-processed food addiction is moderated by substance use disorder history among adults seeking outpatient n... by David A. Wiss, David A. Wiss, Celine D. Tran, Erica M. LaFata

“…Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as childhood maltreatment and household dysfunction, are positively linked to substance use disorders (SUD), weight loss efforts, and maladaptive eating behaviors, including ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) and eating disorder (ED) symptoms. …”
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CIRBP Enhances the Function of Yak Cumulus Cells by Activating AMPK/mTOR-Mediated Mitophagy by Rui Zhang, Yan Cui, Yangyang Pan, Meng Wang, Sijiu Yu, Ruihua Xu, Wenbin Ma, Junqian Wang, Donglan Zhong, Zhengxing Jiao

“…CIRBP overexpression significantly attenuated the dysfunction of YCCs induced by the inhibition of mitophagy, whereas the activation of mitophagy exerted the same effect as CIRBP overexpression. …”
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The Role of Cystatin C in the Prediction of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Procedures: A Systematic Review by Azad Mojahedi, Andreas P. Kalogeropoulos, On Chen, Hal Skopicki

“…The mean cut-off values for CysC varied across studies, but consistent trends highlighted its potential as an early indicator of renal dysfunction. …”
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Resveratrol as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Diabetic Retinopathy: Molecular Mechanisms, Clinical Potential, and Future Challenges by Snježana Kaštelan, Suzana Konjevoda, Ana Sarić, Iris Urlić, Ivana Lovrić, Samir Čanović, Tomislav Matejić, Ana Šešelja Perišin

“…Its pathogenesis involves chronic hyperglycaemia-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, neurodegeneration, and pathological angiogenesis, as well as emerging systemic contributors such as gut microbiota dysregulation. …”
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The incidence and risk factors of perioperative delirium in elderly patients with hip fracture under the Unaccompanied- Care model by XiaoLing Chen, Yixin Huang, Fengxiang Chen, Xiaole Jiang, Dongze Lin, Fengfei Lin

“…Sensory dysfunction and low hemoglobin levels are important risk factors for delirium.…”
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Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Some Plants of Genus Alpinia: Insights from In Vitro, In Vivo, and Human Studies by Yuliawati KM, Febriyanti RM, Sumiwi SA, Levita J

“…In humans, A. galanga was studied for its effects as psychostimulants improving mental health, improving sperm motility, and erectile dysfunction. …”
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Supervised—not voluntary—upper limb exercise enhances vestibular function in Parkinson’s disease by Federica Ginanneschi, David Cioncoloni, Carla Battisti, Armando Bucciarelli, Federica Dominici, Roberto Marconi, Alessandro Rossi, Lucia Monti

“…BackgroundGait dysfunction has emerged as the greatest challenge in Parkinson disease (PD) management. …”
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Autism spectrum disorder – the fight of the public against a disease it fails to understand by Minahel Ahmed, Eman Sikandar, Arysha Javid

“…It exhibits a higher incidence in males than females [1,2,5]; this may be because males have a lower threshold for brain dysfunction, and require a lower genetic burden to cause autism, than females. …”
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Oxy210 Inhibits Hepatic Expression of Senescence-Associated, Pro-Fibrotic, and Pro-Inflammatory Genes in Mice During Development of MASH and in Hepatocytes In Vitro by Feng Wang, Simon T. Hui, Frank Stappenbeck, Dorota Kaminska, Aldons J. Lusis, Farhad Parhami

“…Conclusions: These findings further support the potential therapeutic effects of Oxy210 mediated in part through inhibition of senescence-driven hepatic fibrosis and inflammation in MASH and perhaps in other senescence-associated fibrotic diseases.…”
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Role of proinflammatory cytokines in Hashimoto's thyroiditis associated with psychiatric disorders by P. A. Sobolevskaia, A. N. Gvozdeckii, I. V. Kudryavtsev, V. A. Chereshnev, L. P. Сhurilov

“…It is also known about another neuropsychiatric disorder associated with autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto's encephalopathy. It is a severe dysfunction of the central nervous system, the pathogenesis of which is not associated with hormonal disorders. …”
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Hydration Strategies for Preventing Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis by Qiuping Cai, Ran Jing, Wanfen Zhang, Yushang Tang, Xiaoping Li, Tongqiang Liu

“…Many previous studies have examined the effect of different hydration strategies on prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI), but the optimal strategy is unknown. …”
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Causal associations between kidney function and aortic valve stenosis: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis by Wanqian Pan, Le Zhou, Rui Han, Xiaojiao Du, Weixiang Chen, Tingbo Jiang

“…The results of observational studies on the incidence of AVS in the renal dysfunction population are contradictory due to the short follow-up period and different diagnostic criteria, etc. …”
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MAGED2 Enhances Expression and Function of NCC at the Cell Surface via cAMP Signaling Under Hypoxia by Aline Radi, Sadiq Nasrah, Michelle Auer, Aparna Renigunta, Stefanie Weber, Elie Seaayfan, Martin Kömhoff

“…This impaired cAMP signaling likely contributes to the dysfunction of salt transporters <i>NKCC2</i> and NCC, explaining salt wasting and the subsequent recovery with renal oxygenation after birth. …”
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Hippocampal vascular supply and its mediating role in systemic physiological influences on hippocampal volume by Tae Kim, Tae Kim, Javier Rasero, Anna L. Marsland, Mark R. Scudder, Tamer S. Ibrahim, Tamer S. Ibrahim, Peter J. Gianaros

“…Mediation analysis examined whether hippocampal vessel velocity and size mediated the relationship between systemic factors and hippocampal volume.ResultsHippocampal volume was highly associated with hippocampal supply vessel velocity, showing a pronounced right lateralized effect. Indirect associations of vessel velocity with hippocampal volume were identified for circulating vascular and intercellular adhesion molecules, heart rate variability, fasting insulin, and spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity. …”
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Fibrinogen based resuscitation mitigates lung injury in mice with bacterial pneumonia after hemorrhagic shock by Feng Wu, Jody Cantu, Rosemary A. Kozar

“…Our previous studies have shown that fibrinogen and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) administration have beneficial effects in mitigating lung dysfunction in mice after trauma and hemorrhagic shock (HS), due to the restoration of endothelial syndecan-1. …”
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