Level of physical activity of students from the police force academy in Bratislava by Gabriel Bujdos, Štefan Adamčák, Michal Marko, Anna Kozaňáková

“…The aim of our study was to find out the degree of satisfaction and the frequency of performing leisure activities among students of the Police Academy in Bratislava, Slovakia. Material and Methods. For the purpose of our study, we have used a short version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) that consisted of 7 questions. …”
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Compound Probiotics Improve Neuropathic Pain Prognosis in a Murine Model of Chronic Constriction Injury by Wang X, Chen Y, Qian S, Kong J, Su Z, Wang Q, Liao L

“…This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of compound probiotic treatment on neuropathic pain.Methods: Thirty mice were randomly divided into three groups: 1) sham group, 2) mouse with chronic constrictive injury (CCI), and 3) probiotic gavage with CCI (CCI+Prob). …”
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Effect of Outdoor Cycling, Virtual and Enhanced Reality Indoor Cycling on Heart Rate, Motivation, Enjoyment and Intention to Perform Green Exercise in Healthy Adults by Luca Poli, Gianpiero Greco, Michele Gabriele, Ilaria Pepe, Claudio Centrone, Stefania Cataldi, Francesco Fischetti

“…No significant differences were found between VRC and ERC in promoting intentions for outdoor activities, suggesting both technologies could be equally effective.…”
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Investigation of the Influence of Deletional and Non-Deletional Hemoglobin H Disease on Pregnancy Outcomes by Zhao KS, Pan QA, Yang HY, Su JY, Deng L

“…Kai Sun Zhao,1,* Qiao Ai Pan,2,* Hong Yan Yang,2 Jun You Su,2 Li Deng2 1Department of Obstetrics, The Second Nanning People’s Hospital (The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Nanning, Guangxi, 530031, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530007, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Li Deng; Junyou Su, Department of Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 166, Daxuedong Road, Xixiangtang District, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13877105871 ; +86 15277199813, Email dengli@gxmu.edu.cn; sujunyou@sr.gxmu.edu.cnObjective: The study aimed to provide clinical evidence regarding the perinatal management of HbH disease by comparing and analyzing blood routine, anemia characteristics, and their influence on pregnancy outcomes in patients with common deletional and non-deletional HbH disease at various pregnancy stages.Patients and Methods: From May 2017 to October 2023, a comparative analysis was conducted on pregnant women undergoing treatment at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University and the Second Nanning People’s Hospital. …”
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Stress, Cortisol, and Lipid Profiles Among Rwandan Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mushumba P, Uwineza DN, Nsanzimana V, Mapira HT, Gori E, Musarurwa C

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum cortisol levels, lipid profiles, and stress among undergraduate students at the University of Rwanda’s Huye Campus.Methods: A cross-sectional study recruited 247 undergraduate students using stratified sampling. …”
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Massa Medicata Fermentata treated spleen deficiency constipation by mediating intestinal microbiota and serum peptide by Kangxiao Guo, Kangxiao Guo, Yuan Tang, Tao Yang, Yongwang Yan

“…ObjectivesTo investigate the correlation between the treatment of spleen deficiency constipation and the typical brain and intestinal peptides.MethodsA total of 18 male Kunming mice were randomly divided into three treatment groups (n = 6): normal group (CC), model group (CM), and Massa Medicata Fermentata intervention group (CG). …”
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Opening wedge high tibial osteotomy yields comparable to superior outcomes to unicompartmental knee arthroplasty at 2 years of follow‐up in patients suffering from Ahlbäck III knee... by Shintaro Onishi, Christophe Jacquet, Hiroshi Nakayama, Jean Noël Argenson, Matthieu Ollivier

“…Conclusions OWHTO can provide outcomes equal to or better than UKA at 24 months post‐operatively in patients with advanced knee OA. …”
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The Pendulum of Adherence: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Psoriasis Treatment Discontinuation by Xiao Z, Jiang Y, Samah NA, Zhou H, Wang J

“…Frequent treatment discontinuation often results in disease recurrence and poorer health outcomes, highlighting the need for a comprehensive understanding of psoriasis patients’ lived experiences concerning treatment adherence.Methods: A phenomenological research approach was employed to explore psoriasis patients’ lived experiences concerning treatment adherence. …”
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Exploring Factors Influencing Dietary Management in Chinese Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Based on the COM-B Model: A Qualitative Study by Zhang N, Fan S, Wang S, Zhao Y, Liu H, Wei Y, Li Z, Wang W, Liu F

“…Given this knowledge gap, we aimed to explore the factors influencing dietary management in patients with chronic kidney disease based on the capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior (COM-B) model and provide culturally suitable insights for the creation of focused interventions.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted between September and November 2024 at the Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Central Hospital of Jiangnan University, with 45 participants, including 19 patients with chronic kidney disease, 10 caregivers, and 16 healthcare professionals. …”
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Synaptic Structure and Transcriptomic Profiling of Reward and Sensory Brain Areas in Male Mice of Fentanyl Addiction by Feng J, Xu N, Wang L, Wang H, Zhou Y, Shen Q

“…The side effects of fentanyl abuse have been well recognized, yet the underlying molecular adaptations across brain regions upon fentanyl exposure remain elusive.Methods: The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and next-generation RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) were used to investigate the ultrastructure synaptic alterations and transcriptional profiling changes of reward and sensory brain regions in mice after fentanyl exposure.Results: The naloxone-precipitated acute withdrawal symptoms were observed in mice exposed to fentanyl. …”
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Research Trends and Hotspots of Acupuncture Therapy on Allergic Diseases From 2004 to 2024: A Bibliometric Analysis by Lv Y, Jiang Z, Zhang J, Zheng X, Tian X, Liu J, Yang J

“…Yanrong Lv,1,* Ziyi Jiang,1,* Jingwen Zhang,2 Xiaoyan Zheng,1 Xiaoping Tian,1 Jia Liu,2 Jie Yang1,2 1Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jie Yang, Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shierqiao Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13882296714, Email jenny_yang_jie@126.com Jia Liu, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University, 24, Southern Section1, 1st Ringroad, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China, Email 5214400@qq.comBackground: Over the past two decades, acupuncture has increasingly been applied in the treatment of allergic diseases, with a corresponding increase in the number of published articles.Objective: To investigate the hotspots and frontiers of global scientific output in acupuncture research for allergic diseases over the past two decades.Methods: The Web of Science Core Collection was used to collect literature on acupuncture therapy for allergic diseases, which spanned from 2004 to 2024. …”
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Causal Associations Between Sleep Traits and Delirium: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Liu H, Zhang Z, He Y, Ding L, Wu T, Wang Y, Ma W

“…This bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study was conducted to examine the possible causal relationships between sleep traits and delirium.Patients and Methods: Utilizing genome-wide association studies (GWAS), we identified ten sleep traits: chronotype, sleep duration, short sleep duration, long sleep duration, daytime napping, daytime sleepiness, insomnia, number of sleep episodes (NSE), sleep efficiency, and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD). …”
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In Vitro Fertilization and Dichorionic-Diamniotic Twin Pregnancies in Nulliparous Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing Pregnancy Outcomes Between Advanced and Younger Mate... by He MP, Jian WQ, Yuan CL, He SM, He MR, Yan J, Huang JC, Zhao KS

“…Mei Ping He,* Wen Qian Jian,* Chun Lan Yuan, Shi Mei He, Mei Rong He, Jian Yan, Jian Chun Huang, Kai Sun Zhao Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, The Second Nanning People’s Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, 530031, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Kai Sun Zhao, Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, The Second Nanning People’s Hospital, No. 13, Dancun Road, Jiangnan District, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13737085418, Email 339609234@qq.com Jian Chun Huang, Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, The Second Nanning People’s Hospital, No. 13, Dancun Road, Jiangnan District, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13207801809, Email huangjc3081@163.comObjective: To compare pregnancy outcomes between advanced maternal age (AMA, ≥ 35 years) and younger maternal age (YMA, 20– 34 years) nulliparous women with IVF-conceived dichorionic-diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancies.Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis on 141 nulliparous women undergoing cesarean delivery at The Second Nanning People’s Hospital (2020– 2024). …”
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Co-Assembled Nanoparticles Comprising Sorafenib and Hederagenin Derivative for Enhanced Anti-Hepatic Fibrosis Activity by Lu M, Dai Z, Lin Y, Sun C, Li S, Guo Z, Liu Y, Liu X, Li S, Liu R, Xu B, Lei H

“…Recent findings suggest that targeting the STING signaling pathway may provide an alternative strategy for slowing the progression of fibrosis.Methods: We synthesized liver-targeted co-assembled SHG nanoparticles (SHG NPs) that incorporate sorafenib and a hederagenin derivative (Hed), which acted as a STING pathway inhibitor. …”
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Association Between High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Trajectories and the Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome:A Retrospective Cohort Study by Pan J, Cai X, Chen J, Xu M, Hu J, Mao Y, Chen T, Li L, Jin M, Chen L

“…JianJiang Pan,1,* XiXuan Cai,1,* JieRu Chen,1 MingYing Xu,1 JingYu Hu,1 YueChun Mao,1 Tao Chen,2 LuSha Li,1 MengQi Jin,1 LiYing Chen1 1Department of General Practice, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310020, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Practice, Jianqiao Community Health Service Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310021, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: LiYing Chen, Department of General Practice, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, Email 3197020@zju.edu.cnPurpose: Understanding the role of systemic inflammation in the development of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is crucial for identifying individuals at a higher risk of this cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.Patients and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted with 4,312 participants who were free from MetS at the study’s onset and had high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels measured. …”
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Clinical and Microbiological Characteristics of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Associated Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections by Cao H, Cheng H, Zhou J, Zhao J, Xu M, Fei Y

“…Investigating its features in rUTIs may provide insights into effective prevention strategies.Methods: We analyzed a cohort of patients with rUTIs caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae from April 2020 to April 2024. …”
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Clinical Features and Outcomes of Pediatric Intraspinal Paragonimiasis by Jiang Y, Yang Y, Zheng H, Hong S, Li X, Jiang L, Tan C

“…This study aimed to provide experience for diagnosis and treatment strategies of pediatric intraspinal paragonimiasis.Methods: We performed a retrospective clinical analysis of patients hospitalized for intraspinal paragonimiasis between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2021.Results: Nine patients were included. …”
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Lean Mass Longitudinally Confounds Sedentary Time and Physical Activity With Blood Pressure Progression in 2513 Children by Andrew O. Agbaje

“…This study examined the longitudinal effect of sedentary time (ST), light PA (LPA) and MVPA on BP in 11‐year‐old children followed up for 13 years to determine the confounding and mediating role of body composition. Methods Data included 2513 children from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), UK birth cohort who had data on at least one time‐point measure of accelerometer‐based movement behaviour across the follow‐up and complete BP measures at ages 11, 15 and 24 years. …”
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Antimicrobial-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus</i> spp. Harbored by Hedgehogs (<i>Erinaceus europaeus</i>) in Central Italy by Fabrizio Bertelloni, Francesca Pauselli, Giulia Cagnoli, Roberto Biscontri, Renato Ceccherelli, Valentina Virginia Ebani

“…Background/Objectives: European hedgehogs (<i>Erinaceus europaeus</i>) are present in areas where there is human activity; therefore, they can be a source of pathogens for other animals and humans. Methods: Eighteen hedgehog carcasses were collected and analyzed for <i>Staphylococcus</i> spp. …”
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The Recovery of Ciprofol, Remimazolam and Remimazolam-Flumazenil for General Anesthesia Undergoing Fundus Surgery: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Stu... by Zhang S, Liu Y, Liu Y, Xu T

“…The primary objective of this study was to compare the recovery of HSK3486 with that of remimazolam during successful general anesthesia.Patients and Methods: This prospective, randomized, double-blind study included 93 patients who had undergone fundus surgery. …”
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