Platelet-Activating Factor-Induced Inflammation in Obesity: A Two-Sided Coin of Protection and Risk by Smaragdi Antonopoulou

“…Conversely, in cases of obesity-related systemic inflammation with excessive PAF levels, potent PAF inhibitors like ginkgolide B and rupatadine may help mitigate metabolic dysfunctions with PAFR antagonists potentially enhancing their effects synergistically.…”
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Glutamatergic mechanisms in early salience processing by Denise Elfriede Liesa Lockhofen, Nils Hübner, Ranjan Debnath, Karl Philipp Rumpf, Michael Sander, Matthias Wolff, Daniel Luxi, Lukas Roller, Christoph Mulert

“…Interestingly, these effects were related to the occurrence of negative symptoms.DiscussionTherefore, the present findings further emphasize the role of the glutamate system in the development of dysfunctional gamma band oscillations, early salience processing alterations and negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia.…”
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Emerging Roles of Impaired Autophagy in Fatty Liver Disease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Suryakant Niture, Minghui Lin, Leslimar Rios-Colon, Qi Qi, John T. Moore, Deepak Kumar

“…Autophagy is a conserved catabolic process that eliminates dysfunctional cytosolic biomolecules through vacuole-mediated sequestration and lysosomal degradation. …”
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Alcohol-associated bowel disease: new insights into pathogenesis by Bin Gao, Yves Horsmans, Peter Stärkel, Yaojie Fu, Luca Maccioni, Isabelle Leclercq, George Kunos

“…In this review, we discuss the effects of alcohol on small and large intestinal functions, such as leaky gut, dysbiosis and alterations of intestinal epithelium and gut immune dysfunctions, commonly referred to as alcohol-associated bowel disease (ABD). …”
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Psychological factors and health-related quality of life in fibromyalgia patients by Ricardo P. Campos, Isabel Vázquez, Estela Vilhena

“…Anxiety, depression, dysfunctional coping, and low social support were independent predictors of HRQoL and mediated the effect of somatic symptoms in the mental component of HRQoL. …”
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Unmasking a fungal fire. by Ivy M Dambuza, Adilia Warris, Fabián Salazar

“…Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy represents a breakthrough cancer treatment by stimulating dysfunctional T cells in the tumour environment to kill cancer cells. …”
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The impact of the parenting for respectability programme on violent parenting and intimate partner relationships in Uganda: A pre-post study. by Godfrey Siu, Rebecca N Nsubuga, Jamie M Lachman, Carol Namutebi, Richard Sekiwunga, Flavia Zalwango, Julie Riddell, Daniel Wight

“…Parents who attended more than 50% of the program reported greater effects on reduced dysfunctional relationships than those who attended less than half of the program (B = -0.74, p = 0.013). …”
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Whole-brain functional connectivity identification of functional dyspepsia. by Jiaofen Nan, Jixin Liu, Guoying Li, Shiwei Xiong, Xuemei Yan, Qing Yin, Fang Zeng, Karen M von Deneen, Fanrong Liang, Qiyong Gong, Wei Qin, Jie Tian

“…Our results may indicate the effectiveness of the altered brain functional connections reflecting the disease pathophysiology underling FD. …”
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The influence of walking in an exoskeleton on rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury consequences by M. A. Gvozdareva, L. A. Shpagina, N. P. Kareva, E. V. Kuropatova, V. V. Rerikh

“…Group II also showed positive dynamics of the analyzed indicators, but the changes by the end of the rehabilitation course were not statistically significant.Conclusion: the use of exoskeleton training walking at the second stage of medical rehabilitation increases the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures and improves the quality of life of patients with severe motor dysfunctions of the lower limbs due to spinal cord injury (SCI).…”
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Diagnostic capabilities of magnetic resonance imaging in assessing the myocardial perfusion in cases of ischemic disorders by Elina R. Pogrebnichenko, Adelina S. Mameshova, Zainab A. Akhmedbekova, Patimat T. Tedurova, Mukhammad A. Kamilov, Eldar A. Alibekov, Kazimagomed M. Gazimagomedov, Chopalav S. Saipullaev, Nikolai Yu. Popov, Akhmed L. Abdulaev, Khava S. Nasueva, Madina M. Bakarova, Zalina V. Erkenova

“…Due to its high spatial resolution and absence of X-ray radiation, MRI of the heart allows for precise diagnosing subendocardial ischemia without any adverse effects, which makes it a valuable method for detecting the ischemic heart disease. …”
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The Lived Experiences of Adult Crystal Methamphetamine Users: A Qualitative Study by Girija Dadhe, Cathy Bettman

“…Respondents identified an inability to cope with dysfunctional family environments and negative social influences as the main causes of their crystal methamphetamine addiction, which resulted in significant adverse effects on their physical and mental health, relationships, occupation, and behaviour. …”
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Some aspects of cell therapy and stem cells by S. V. Jargin

“…In conclusion, therapeutic methods with unproven effects should be applied within the framework of high-quality scientific research shielded from conflicts of interest.…”
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Kidney as a Target Organ in Cardiac Oncology by Z. D. Mikhailova, D. V. Pivovarov, A. R. Pivovarova

“…Evidently, the development of acute kidney lesions and / or chronic renal dysfunctions worsens the prognosis of the primary disease and elevates risks of developing acute cardiovascular disorders. …”
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La disattivazione del sistema difensivo nel rispecchiamento dell’oggetto nella 3D Therapy® by Mariannina Amato

“…The study proposes the effects of the manifestations of anxiety behaviors activated by the subjects placed in front of the 3D object which materializes the graphic representation of the dysfunctional emotional experience. …”
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FEATURES OF PRECONCEPTION CARE FOR ENDOCRINE DISEASES. LITERATURE REVIEW by Елена Жоржевна Каширина, Татьяна Петровна Маклакова

“…Timely detection and correction of dysfunctions of endocrine organs is one of the key components of increasing the effectiveness of preconception and antenatal monitoring. …”
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Applications of the Ai Chi method in aquatic programs – a review of literature by Amelia Elena Stan, Marius Dumitru Dima, Teodora Dominteanu

“…Aquatic therapy can be applied in the rehabilitation of all sort of cases with musculoskeletal system dysfunctions and for reducing level of anxiety and stress is because the water at the right temperature and movements that are done in the water, has a relaxing effect. …”
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miR-124 coordinates metabolic regulators acting at early stages of human neurogenesis by Geurim Son, Yongwoo Na, Yongsung Kim, Ji-Hoon Son, Gregory D. Clemenson, Simon T. Schafer, Jong-Yeon Yoo, Sarah L. Parylak, Apua Paquola, Hyunsu Do, Dayeon Kim, Insook Ahn, Mingyu Ju, Chanhee S. Kang, Younghee Ju, Eunji Jung, Aidan H. McDonald, Youngjin Park, Gilhyun Kim, Se-Bum Paik, Junho Hur, Joon Kim, Yong-Mahn Han, Seung-Hee Lee, Fred H. Gage, Jong-Seo Kim, Jinju Han

“…In agreement with these proteomics results, miR-124-depleted neurons display mitochondrial dysfunctions, such as decreased mitochondrial membrane potential and cellular respiration. …”
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MODERN VIEWS ON ETHIOPOLOGICAL FACTORS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS (LITERATURE REVIEW) by V.F. Makeiev, M.Y. Oliynyk

“…Angle and others of their studies determined the effect of pathological dentition on the development of temporomandibular joints . …”
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Condition of the uvula and soft palate as an indicator of ventral branch of the vagus nerve function and neurological disorganization in dentists and dental students by P. I. Petrov, S. V. Averyanov, I. R. Iskhakov, A. T. Timergalina, A. I. Isayeva

“…The ventral branch is characteristic of mammals and has an inhibitory effect on the sympathetic pathways to the heart and thus promotes calm and prosocial behavior. …”
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One Health: potential synergy between infectious and toxic agents. The case of COVID-19 by Jorge Herkovits

“…This contribution highlights that SARS-CoV-2 and some high-volume organic and inorganic chemicals could also exert dysfunctions in the same homeostatic regulators such as HIF-1 and ACE2, with a potential synergistic effect that could affect the severity of COVID-19. …”
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